Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost. Revision 8/4/05
Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission Maintenance Agreement The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost.
Revision 8/4/05 26sophisticated PLC computer program. The following outline provides a description of the structural framework of any Amphidrome® sys
Revision 8/4/05 27• Time - 24 hour format, Hours, Minutes, Seconds If the date is changed without updating the day of the week (0-6), the CPU will
Revision 8/4/05 28A U X 5 2 C A L E N D A R 9 6 / 0 1 / 0 2 / 7 ( S U N ) 5. To Accept Press ENT Twice ENT ENT HP Display Results A U
Revision 8/4/05 2912. Operation The Amphidrome® system is a submerged attached growth bioreactor (SAGB) process, designed around a deep bed, sand fil
Revision 8/4/05 30liquid starts to flow over the return flow/backwash trough, the test may be stopped. The total time to reach the trough should be r
Revision 8/4/05 31 12.1.6. Sludge Wasting and Sludge Removal: Sludge wasting refers to the removal of sludge from the Amphidrome® reactor and is achi
Revision 8/4/05 32Amphidrome® process should not have suspended solids in the effluent, nor should strong offensive odors be present in any of the tan
Revision 8/4/05 3313. Troubleshooting Guidelines 13.1. Equipment 13.1.1. Blowers Problem Possible Cause Solution No air supply to reactor, when c
Revision 8/4/05 34Blowers (cont’d) Problem Possible Cause Solution Blower running abnormally hot (continued) Poor ventilation Ensure adequate venti
Revision 8/4/05 3513.1.2. Submersible Pumps Problem Possible Cause Solution Pump will not operate Circuit breaker tripped or switch in off positio
Revision 8/4/2005 2NEW JERSEY PINELANDS COMMISSION ALTERNATE DESIGN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM DRAFT AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVIC
Revision 8/4/05 3613.1.3. Flow Sensor and Meter Problem Possible Cause Solution No display on screen Circuit breaker tripped Improper wiring Me
Revision 8/4/05 3713.2. Controls 13.2.1. Floats Problem Possible Cause Solution Equipment not responding to floats Bad wiring or connections Impr
Revision 8/4/05 38Process Control 13.2.2. BOD Removal Problem Possible Cause Solution High effluent BOD High organic loading Insufficient di
Revision 8/4/05 3913.2.3. TSS Removal Problem Possible Cause Solution High Effluent TSS High influent TSS Dirty Amphidrome® reactor Check depth
Revision 8/4/05 4013.2.5. Nitrogen Removal – NH3 Problem Possible Cause Solution High effluent ammonia Insufficient dissolved oxygen High influe
Revision 8/4/05 4113.2.6. Nitrogen Removal – NO3- Problem Possible Cause Solution High nitrate in effluent and fractional ammonia level Excess diss
Revision 8/4/05 4214. Appendix 1. Filter Flow Through Rate
Revised 8/4/05 Project/Location: Date: Filter Size Diameter (ft) Area (sq ft) Forward Flow Rate Time (min.) Level (in.) Change (in.) Del. Vol. (
Revised 8/4/05 15. Appendix 2. Automatic Voice/Pager Dialer System*Model AD2001 Operating Instructions
Revised 8/4/05 HOW IT WORKS The AD2001 dialer features busy-line and no-answer detection to ensure prompt transmission of up to 2 prerecorded messag
Revision 8/4/2005 3 2. Measure and record residuals thickness (scum and sludge) and pump-out residuals consistent with the recommended pumping sched
Revision 8/4/05 46 · Callout for P: Press this key to program in a pause. Each “P” provides a 2-second pause. · Callout for R: Press this key to
Revision 8/4/05 47 The LCD will read: PAGER 1(YES) 2(NO) STEP 2 Press “1” if you wish to program in a numeric pager number (step 3A).
Revision 8/4/05 48Press: 5 5 5 1 2 1 2 P P * STEP 4 Repeat steps 1-3 for each number to be programmed in each location. Select any of 4 loc
Revision 8/4/05 49 ENTER PBX NUMBER Enter PBX number (1 digit). Attempts Attempts refers to the number of times the dialer will call each des
Revision 8/4/05 50OPTION #4 ID plus 2 OGMs. Select this option if you wish to record one ID of up to 15 seconds in length, and two OGMs, each of which
Revision 8/4/05 51 RECORD OGM1 PRESS R B) Speak 6-12 inches away from the microphone. Referring to your script and speaking in a normal voi
Revision 8/4/05 52 STEP 2 The LCD will read: SELECT: 1 OR 2 0(DONE) Enter the channel you wish to program (1-2). Enable/Disable
Revision 8/4/05 53 B) Press “2” to select a normally closed channel. Momentary/Continuous Activation STEP 7 The LCD will read: CH X: MOM/C
Revision 8/4/05 54 STEP 10 Press “1” to accept the Channel programming. Press “2” to re-program or to revert to previously programmed setting. You ar
Revision 8/4/05 55message(s) to ensure that the correct OGM (if programmed) is delivered. Press “0” to exit testing. STEP 5 Now connect your dialer
Revision 8/4/2005 4any delays or interruptions in alarm transmissions resulting therefrom and shall waive any claims against FRMA which otherwise migh
Revision 8/4/05 56Here are a few explanations to help you better understand how your AD-2001 dialer operates. For specific information on the AD-2001
Revision 8/4/05 57 SAMPLE PROGRAM PLANNER Programming Example for Quick Setup Before programming the dialer, study the example shown on this page. T
Revision 8/4/05 58AD2001 PROGRAM PLANNER PROGRAM: NUMBERS DATE: # PAGER YES NO TELEPHONE # (EXC. PBX DIGIT, INCL. NUMERIC PAGER CODE N
Revision 8/4/05 59 STEP 1 Press “1”. STEP 2 When the LCD reads SELECT 1-4, press “1” to install the first phone number in location 1 press “2” to in
Revision 8/4/05 60STEP 11 Press “2” to program Channel 2. Press “1” to ENABLE. Press “2” twice to indicate no EXIT or ENTRY delay. Now press “1” for N
Revision 8/4/05 61 Channel 2 Activation N.O. Channel 1 Dial Number As Required Channel 2 Dial Number As Required Channel 1 Play Ou
Revision 8/4/05 62 NO ENTRY DELAY CH1: N.O. CH1: MOMENTARY CH1: PROGRAMMED NUMBERS WILL BE DISPLAYED CH1: OUTGOING MESSAGE WILL BE PLAYE
Revision 8/4/05 63STEP 3 Test the dialer alarm and status channels. • To test the dialer alarm channel (channel 1), place a jumper wire across the
Revision 8/4/05 64SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Power source: 9-18VDC Current (OPERATE mode – standby): 28mA typical. Current (OPERATE mode –
Revision 8/4/05 65PLS: Power Loss Sensor (110VAC) Sensors Magnetic Contacts – Door and Window Glass Break Detectors Hold Up Buttons/Emergency Swit
Revision 8/4/2005 5G. Conditions requiring service provider response to alarm or homeowner notification to the service provider shall be reported to
Revision 8/4/05 66strong magnetic fields. Avoid placing near large metal objects and areas that produce smoke, dust and mechanical vibrations. Care
Revision 8/4/05 67· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by United se
Revised 8/4/05 16. Appendix 3. Glossary of Terms
Revised 8/4/05 ADVANCED WASTE TREATMENT Any process of water renovation that upgrades treated wastewater to meet specific reuse requirements. May i
Revision 8/4/05 70The wastes being treated flow over the media. Trickling filters and rotating biological contactors are attached growth reactors. T
Revision 8/4/05 71condition is often the cause of rising sludge observed in secondary clarifiers or gravity thickeners. DISSOLVED OXYGEN (see DO) E
Revision 8/4/05 72MIXED LIQUOR SUSPENDED SOLIDS When the activated sludge in an aeration tank is mixed with primary effluent or the raw wastewater an
Revision 8/4/05 73 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) A small computer that controls process equipment (variables) and can control the sequence of v
Revision 8/4/05 74of the activated sludge process make use of the suspended growth reactors. These reactors can be used for BOD removal, nitrificatio
Revision 8/4/2005 6 In the event the Site is sold or otherwise transferred, the Owner agrees to promptly notify FRMA in writing. FRMA agrees to prov
Revision 8/4/2005 7 In Witness Whereof, the parties have hereto set their hands and seals as of the date first written above. F. R. MAHONY & ASS
Revision 8/4/05 Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission User Instructions The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost.
Revision 8/4/05 USER INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on your Amphidrome® investment. With proper care and following some basic precautions, your system
Revision 8/4/05 The Anoxic Tank is the first tank in the process. This tank receives all of the wastewater flow from the home. Solids are permitted
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. DEED NOTICE SECTION 2. WARRANTY SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SECTION 4. USER INSTRUCTIONS SECTIO
Revision 8/4/05 do not hear from the system operator within 12 hours, please call F. R. Mahony & Associates at 800-791-6132. Supplemental Instruc
Revision 8/4/05 APENDIX I USER PRECAUTIONS WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND AVOIDING THE INTRODUCTION OF THESE ITEMS INTO THE AMPHIDROME® SYSTEM. STRONG C
Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission UInstallation Instructions The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost.
Revision 8/4/05 1TABLE OF CONTENTS The Amphidrome® Process 2 General 3 Installation Procedures 4 Amphidrome® System Pipin
Revision 8/4/05 2 UThe Amphidrome® Process The Amphidrome® system is a submerged attached growth bioreactor process, designed around a deep-bed san
Revision 8/4/05 3 UGeneral Installers of Amphidrome® systems should be versed in installation of subsurface disposal systems (SSDS). Installers mu
Revision 8/4/05 4Start up services and inspection services of the manufacturer or authorized agents shall include: 1) Inspection of air pattern in t
Revision 8/4/05 5UAmphidrome® System Piping Amphidrome® Reactor Outside Piping The Amphidrome® Reactor discharge line (2-inch PVC) and associated el
Revision 8/4/05 6UAmphidrome® Reactor Internals This Amphidrome® reactor consists of the following three (3) items: underdrain, support gravel, and f
Revision 8/4/05 7 Amphidrome® Reactor High Float The float controls the duration of each return after the float is elevated. If the float remai
Revision 8/4/05 Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission Deed Notice The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost.
Revision 8/4/05 8UGravel and Media Installation Gravel and Sand Gravel and sand are to be installed in the reactor using buckets to drop the mater
Revision 8/4/05 9 Completion of the top access way cover and interconnecting external piping connections must be completed before backfilling around t
Revision 8/4/05 10 CUT SHEET 1.RETURN FLOW/BACKWASH AND EFFLUENT PUMPS MODEL E57 U
Revision 8/4/05 11Amphidrome® Clear Well Floats (3) Amphidrome®Clear Well High Float The float serves as a high alarm float when it is elevated.
Revision 8/4/05 12A single access cover shall be installed over the Amphidrome® Reactor to permit access to the reactor for service and inspection. T
Revision 8/4/05 13The blowers must be anchored to the floor of the enclosure to restrict vibration and stress on the blower piping. Anchors should be
Revision 8/4/05 14Note: At any time, the manufacturer reserves the right to modify and to improve the Amphidrome® Control System wiring. Modified dr
Revision 8/4/05 New Jersey Pinelands Commission Alternate Design Wastewater Treatment System DRAFT Deed Restriction. The unique ecological character o
Revision 8/4/05 operation and maintenance service firm and the effluent sample collection technician for the purpose of complying with the provisions
# QUANT # QUANT1 1 2000 GALLON ANOXIC TANK WITH WATER ITEMS 1 - 4 REFER TO DETAIL ATIGHT PENETRATION SEALS 1 - 4 1 2" TEE AND CHECK VALVE ASSEMBL
# QUANT # QUANTITEMS 17 - 19 REFER TO 2' DIA. AMPHIDROME®REACTOR DRAWING17 2 PIPE MOUNTED MINI FLOATS W/50' CABLE18 18" GRAVEL-ASSORTED
# QUANT # QUANTITEMS 31 - 33 REFER TO CLEAR WELL TANKDRAWING31 3 MINI FLOATS W/50' CABLE32 1 FLOAT MOUNTING BRACKET KIT33 1 SAMPLING DEVICE (OPTI
Revision 2/22/2006 35Appendix 3. AUTOMATIC VOICE/PAGER DIALER SYSTEM* MODEL AD2001 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW IT WORKS The AD2001 dialer features b
Revision 2/22/2006 36· Callout for P: Press this key to program in a pause. Each “P” provides a 2-second pause. · Callout for R: Press this key t
Revision 2/22/2006 37STEP 2 Press “1” if you wish to program in a numeric pager number (step 3A). Press “2” if you wish to program in a telephone numb
Revision 2/22/2006 38NOTE: IF YOU ENTER THE WRONG CHOICE, PRESS “M” KEY REPEATEDLY AND RETURN TO THE “PROGRAM MODE”, THEN SELECT THE SECTION TO CHANGE
Revision 8/4/05 Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission Warranty The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a reasonable cost.
Revision 2/22/2006 39 The LCD will display: PROGRAM: MESSAGE REPEAT ENTER 1-3 Step 1: Press the digits (1-3) corresponding to the
Revision 2/22/2006 40 STEP 1 Decide which of the four options you prefer. STEP 2 Before programming in this option, write down all your messages. Ti
Revision 2/22/2006 41channel. Although comprehensive in scope, the system is easy to program. Just follow these simple steps. NOTE: IF YOU ENTER THE
Revision 2/22/2006 42A) Press “1” to select a normally open channel. B) Press “2” to select a normally closed channel. Momentary/Continuous Activat
Revision 2/22/2006 43TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Test your system before an emergency occurs. Do not neglect to review programmed information and verify all
Revision 2/22/2006 44OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM You are now ready to begin operating your system, relying on the AD-2001 to work in conjunction with your
Revision 2/22/2006 45“M” to return to the OFF Mode. Both exit and entry delay times can be pre-selected to range from 1-199 seconds. Additional Feat
Revision 2/22/2006 46 AD2001 PROGRAM PLANNER PROGRAM: NUMBERS DATE: # PAGER YES NO TELEPHONE # (EXC. PBX DIGIT, INCL. NUMERIC PAGER C
Revision 2/22/2006 47STEP 1 Press “1”. STEP 2 When the LCD reads SELECT 1-4, press “1” to install the first phone number in location 1 press “2” to
Revision 2/22/2006 48STEP 12 Press “0” to exit PROGRAM: CHANNELS. Press “M” to exit programming mode. After thoroughly testing your system, re
Revision 8/4/05 WARRANTY NEW JERSEY PINELANDS COMMISSION ALTERNATE DESIGN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM [DRAFT] WARRANTY This Warr
Revision 2/22/2006 49 TEST: T-LINE TONE TEST: T-LINE PBX=OFF TEST: T-LINE ATTEMPTS = 3 TEST: T-LINE REPEATS = 3 The last screen t
Revision 2/22/2006 50 CH2: NO ENTRY DELAY CH2: N.O. CH2: MOMENTARY CH2: PROGRAMMED NUMBERS WILL BE DISPLAYED CH2: OUTGOING MESSAGE WI
Revision 2/22/2006 51Activation: 1) N.C. Activation: dialer activates when an “open” is detected 2) N.O. Activation: dialer activates when
Revision 2/22/2006 52Additional Options Data logger: AD-2001-DL Retains in memory log of alarm events for later retrieval and review. Wireless: AD-
Revision 2/22/2006 53· Your phone line is working. · You check out the entire system, including external hookup wiring and sensors attached. If y
Revised 8/4/05 Amphidrome® Pinelands Commission Operation & Maintenance Manual The highest level of Nitrogen removal available... ...and at a re
Revision 8/4/05 ii 1. FORWARD... 4 2.
Revision 8/4/05 iii10.6. Filter High Level Alarm... 24 10.7. Clear W
Revision 8/4/05 41. FORWARD This manual has been prepared to help meet the objectives of long equipment life, minimal equipment maintenance, and cost
Revision 8/4/05 52. Introduction The removal of soluble organic matter (SOM) from wastewater was traditionally the primary objective of biological wa
Revision 8/4/05 4. This warranty covers all shipping costs incurred to ship either the defective component to FRMA for the purposes of inspection
Revision 8/4/05 6 Since biological removal of nitrogen is both possible and economically viable, many of today’s wastewater treatment plants require t
Revision 8/4/05 7To achieve simultaneous oxidation of soluble material, nitrification and denitrification in a single reactor, the process must provid
Revision 8/4/05 8The oxidation of ammonia to nitrate is accomplished by the aerobic growth of chemolithotrophic, autotrophic bacteria and is described
Revision 8/4/05 9meter or pump run time. However, effluent flow metering is the most common and will provide an accurate measure of the flow actually
Revision 8/4/05 10containing high salt concentrations, such as brine, cannot be readily analyzed without modification. The suspended solids parameter
Revision 8/4/05 11requirements. The Pinelands Commission protocols are included in the body of this document to the extent possible. 6.1. Amphidrom
Revision 8/4/05 12 DRAWING DETAIL G EFFLUENT PUMP AND SAMPLER DETAIL
Revision 8/4/05 13The sample chamber plug is threaded back in place and the manhole cover is replaced over the clear well access. The next discharge
Revision 8/4/05 14and shall document the time of sample collection, the point of collection, the method used to induce sample flow and any anomalous e
Revision 8/4/05 1514. The first round of quarterly sampling of a newly installed system shall be conducted no more than three months after the initia
Revision 8/4/05 Requests for information should be directed to: F.R. Mahony & Associates, Inc. 273 Weymouth Street Rockland, MA 02370 Ema
Revision 8/4/05 167.1. Principles of Operation A programmable logic controller consists of two basic sections, the central processing unit (CPU) and
Revision 8/4/05 17 Figure 2. Input/Output Interfaces During operation, the CPU does three things. First it reads the input data from the field de
Revision 8/4/05 18however, it is more convenient with the computer. Programming and program changes refer only to modifications that affect the logic
Revision 8/4/05 19 Figure 4. Hand Held Program Loader Once a register is shown in the display, its value can be changed using the following keystr
Revision 8/4/05 20NEXT HP Display Results V 2 0 0 1 V 2 0 0 0 4 5 5 2 4 F 5 0 8.2. Changing V-Memory Values Press these Keystroke
Revision 8/4/05 216) All submersible pump total run times are recorded. 7) Total run times for both the process blower and backwash blower are recor
Revision 8/4/05 22 The day of the week can be viewed in register V2006. 10.2. Backwash Cycle The system is capable of 16 backwash cycles per day and
Revision 8/4/05 23If V2400 is equal to or greater than 1 minute backwash cycles 4, 5, and 6 are enabled. If V2400 is equal to or greater than 2 minut
Revision 8/4/05 24If the system has discharged to the 2nd float in the clear well and this float has not become elevated again due to a lack of incomi
Revision 8/4/05 2510.8. Accumulated Run Times The following run times are recorded: Description Seconds (0 to 3600) Minutes Effluent Pump
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