automatically positioned by the MBBR system's PLC as a function of measured ASE flow (signal received via se AD A):

a. b. c. d.

Q < X m g d (position 1) X mgd < Q < Y mgd (position 2) Y mgd < Q (position 3) Closed (position 4)

Each position is just slightly above the HWL in the MBBR at the highest flow in its range. This minimizes freefall and inadvertent turbulence-induced aeration of the influent to the anoxic zone. c. When an MBBR is selected as out of service, both of its inlet gates raise to their highest position ('closed'). Weir gate position is controlled by the MBBR system's PLC. Weir gate position and status signals are ansmitted to the MBBR system's PLC. 6. MBBR Anoxic Cell Mixing: Six submersible fixed-speed mixers run continuously in each anoxic cell (12 per MBBR, 60 total in 5 MBBRs). Mixers have built-in temperature and moisture sensors which transmit signals to the MBBR system's PLC. The device shuts down on high temperature or moisture present signal. Post-Aeration Cell: Each of the five post-aeration cells (one per MB BR) has an array of medium bubble air diffusers serviced by 6-inch diameter drop pipe. A DO probe in each reactor transmits a signal to the MBBR system's PLC to modulate the air flow control valves. Air flow to each cell is measured by a dedicated flow element. Air flow and header pressure are controlled using the 'Most open Valve' method. The flow control valve to each cell will be set to provide pressure control between 30 and 80% open. The header pressure setpoint is continuously adjusted based on the position of the most open valve in the system.

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MBBR Effluent: a. There are no devices to actively isolate the effluent end of the individual MBBRs; MBBRs are taken out of service by closing their influent gates. Effluent 11537-1

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d from flowing backwards into an out-of-service MBBR by virtue of its effluent weir being higher than the normal HWL in the common effluent channel.

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Level Element in one MBBR outlet

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b. The level element is located downstream of the cylindrical sieve assembly and upseam of the outlet weir.

g.

Automatic Samplers a. Two automatic samplers are provided by the CONTRACTOR for flowproportional composite sampling of the MBBR's influent and effluent. The flow signal for the samplers is transmitted from the MBBR system's PLC,

h.

MBBR Automatic Sieve Cleaning ("Air Knife"):

i.

Each anoxic MBBR inter-cell sieve (2 per reactor) has an air scour device ("air knife") which cleans the sieve by applying a vigorous curtain of coarse bubbles up the sieve which dislodges accumulated media, The air scour is normally activated by timer on a user-adjustable interval. Both the frequency and the duration of the scour are adjustable. To minimize the volume of air diverted from the process aeration diffusers, the MBBR. system's PLC only allows one sieve at a time to be scoured. Two level elements are installed in each MBBR; one in Cell A one in Cell B. An abnormal level increase (greater than 4 in of level differences across the flat sieve assembly) indicates the inter-cell sieve is blocked, and the level element signals the MBBR system's PLC to starts the air knife scour process immediately, oveiding the preset timer activation. When the level element senses that the level has dropped to its normal range, the air knife scour is stopped. A scour process initiated by level will override the restriction of only one air knife being allowed to operate at any time. There are four 4-inch diameter subheaders servicing the air knife system. One services anoxic reactors 1A} 2A, 3A; one services anoxic reactors IB, 2B, 3B; one services anoxic reactors 4A, 5A5 and future 6A; one services anoxic reactors 4B, 5B, and future 6B. Each of the four subheaders has one modulating flow conol valve and an air flow meter. The MBBR system's PLC adjusts the valve position to admit the volume of air required per air knife in operation. Normal timer-based scouring will use 100 cfm, as it is interlocked to allow only one sieve to be cleaned at a time. High-level-initiated

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scouring may cause more than one sieve to be cleaned simultaneously, and the MBBR system's PLC will therefore adjust ( the control valve to pass 100 cfm times the number of sieves being ^ scoured. The MBBR system's PLC determines the number of sieves being scoured by the number of on-off valves that are generating an open status signal.

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The subheader branches off into three (3) 3 in. diameter droplegs. Each dropleg has an automatic open-close valve. The signal from the MBBR system's PLC (either timer-driven or level element-driven) opens and closes the valve as required. When an air scour is in progress, DO control functions for the postaeration reactors wil be temporarily suspended; valve positions and the number of blowers running, etc, will remain in the state they were in at scour startup. However, if the air scour modulating valve is in the fully open position, and insufficient air flow is being directed to the air scour system, the modulating process air control valves partially close to decrease the air to the post aeration reactors and increase the air to the air scour system. All automated valve position and status signals are transmitted to the MBBR system's PLC.

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Process Aeration System - Blowers: ^ r. Three (3) centrifugal blowers (two duty and one standby, all supplied by Section 11373) supply process air to the MBBR post-aeration cells, as well as to the sieve air scour mechanisms. The controls of the blower are not part of this Section. Section 11373 provides the blowers and associated controls including the blower inlet valve modulation.

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Air is distributed to the five post-aeration zones according to the demands as signaled by the DO probe via the MBBR system's PLC. A drop in cell DO will call for increased air to that cell, while an increase in DO above the setpoint will call for less air. The control valves at each cell will open to increase air flow and close to decrease air flow. The blower inlet control valves modulate in response to changing air demands to maintain a pressure setpoint and airflow.

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Control signals from SCADA to MB BR SYSTEM SUPPLIER'S PLC a. Wastewater flow signal for use in controlling of the MBBR system, and also for onward ansmission to the automatic flow-proportional samplers.

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The MBBR SYSTEM SUPPLIER'S PLC shall have the capability of ^^^^ receiving any and all of the information from SCADA that is required for the successful control and operation of the MB BR. 13. Conol signals from MBBR SYSTEM SUPPLIER's PLC to SCADA Methanol dose rate

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The MBBR SYSTEM SUPPLIER'S PLC shall have the capability of sending any and all of its information to SCADA.

In addition to the control of equipment furnished by the MBBR EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER, the MBBR EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER shall be responsible for the control of the following items which are provided by the CONTRACTOR. Influent weir gates Process air modulating control valves Scour air modulating control valves Scour air open/close valves

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Provide all necessary conol hardware, software and instrumentation including the following:

Main Control Panel (Referred to as New PLC #1 on P&ID):

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One (1) NEMA 12 steel UL labeled freestanding panel 90"H X 72"W X 24"D for indoor use (SCE907224FSD), Saginaw. Provide sufficient space in the panel for terminations, extra I/O, wiring, etc for future MBBR 6 and future vertical shaft mixers (total of 12) plus an additional 10 percent. One (1) Back Panel for Control Panel 78"H Saginaw.
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68"W (SCE90P72F1),

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One (1) ControlLogix Processor ( 756-L62), Allen Bradley.

One (1) ControlLogix 13 Slot Chassis (756-A13), Allen Bradley. One (1) ControlLogix Power Supply ( 756-PA72), Allen Bradley.

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Ten (10) ControlLogix Digital Input Modules 16PT 24VDC (1756IB16), Allen Bradley.

One (1) ControlLogix Ethernet Module (1756-ENBT), Allen Bradley. One (1) ConolNet Module RIO (1756-CNB), Allen Bradley

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Circuit Breakers, as required, Square D or Equivalent.

k. Double Level Field Terminal Blocks (UTTB4), as required, Phoenix Contact. I. Two (2) 24 VDC 5A Power Supplies (QUINT-PS-100240 AC/24 DC/5), Phoenix Contact. m. One ( ) Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS1000VA, APC. n. One (1) Ethernet/Fiber Switch 4-RJ 45 Ethernet Ports, Cisco Catalyst 29608TC-L.

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One (1) Fiber Patch Panel with ST Connectors, Seicor One (1) Cabinet Light & Convenience Outlet, Leviton or equivalent.

q. Miscellaneous Wire and Wire Duct (internal panel wiring shall be complete and shall be routed from the PLC I/O modules to the field terminals located internal to the conol panel. Wires shall be neatly bundled and routed in wiring duct), as required. Wiring to be in accordance with Section 3431 2.5 - Panel Wiring. r. s. t. One (1) Completed Panel Shop Tested and L Labeled, Kruger. One (1) PLC Programming, Kruger. One (1) PLC site startup and testing, Kruger.

u. Unless otherwise specified herein, panels shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 13431, Pane] Devices and Enclosure Construction. 2. Remote I/O Panel 1 (Referred to as New Remote I/O #2 on P&ID)

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One (1) NEMA 4X 304 stainless steel UL labeled freestanding panel 72"H X 72"W X 18"D for outdoor use (SCE72EL7218SSPPL) Saginaw. Provide 10 percent additional space in the panel for terminations, extra I/O, wiring, etc. One (1) Back Panel for Control Panel 66"H Saginaw.
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68"W (SCE72P72),

One (1) Drip Shield for Control Panel 72"w (SCEDS72SS), Saginaw.

Two (2) ControlLogix 10 Slot Chassis (1756-A10), Alien Bradley.

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