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5.2.1 Causes of Low Filtrate Flow

Low Operating Pressure:

 check the mechanical devices as indicated previously.

Fouled or Scaled Membrane:

  Accumulation  of  foulants  or  mineral  scale  on  the 

membrane surface will reduce the filtrate or permeate flow. In most cases, membrane 
cleaning will be required. Refer to cleaning instructions in this manual 

5.2.2 Causes of High Filtrate Flow

Defective  Product  O-Ring:

  If  the  interconnector  O-rings  are  damaged,  out  of 

position or missing, waste water may be able to enter the filtrate piping and cause a 
dramatic  increase  in  filtrate  flow  and  decline  in  filtrate  quality.  Remove  the  fitting 
connections from the membrane and examine the interconnector O-rings to ensure they 
are in position and free of cuts, and debris. 

Defective Or Oxidized Membrane:

 If the membrane has been exposed to certain 

solvents or oxidants the membrane may suffer irreversible damage, evidenced by high 
filtrate  flow  and  low  solids  rejection.  In  most  cases,  membrane  replacement  will  be 
required to restore filtrate flow. Before replacing membranes, determine the source of the 
oxidation or other contaminant and install the proper pre-treatment.

5.2.3 Causes of Poor Filtrate Quality

Poor quality filtrate may manifest itself in terms of;

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Bad smell of the filtrate, and this means that the membrane   needs sanitizing as 
described in the cleaning step

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Filtrate having similar quality as feed, and this means that the membrane needs 
replacing or there is mixing of clean and waste water lines.

Summary of Contents for BUF 4

Page 1: ...Installation Operating Manual BUF 4 Ultrafiltration Treatment Plant...

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Page 3: ...2 1 Equipment Speci cation 4 2 2 Module Description 4 3 OPERATION 5 3 1 Pre Treatment 5 3 2 Filtration Flushing Process 5 3 3 Start Up Start Up Pre Checks 8 3 4 Module Flushing 8 3 5 Shutdown 8 4 1 C...

Page 4: ...treatment of groundwater with high TDS levels Standard models are suitable for low turbidity up to 15NTU raw water applications Systems are frame mounted and supplied as complete units with all neces...

Page 5: ...ut frequent operational intervention Due to the efficiency of the membranes it also offers considerable savings over conventional systems and is the ideal solution where potable water is required OPER...

Page 6: ...membrane expressed in microns BUF4 membranes have a 100K pore size Different membrane materials with the same nominal MWCO may have differing particle rejection Pore size distribution and uniformity r...

Page 7: ...nt operation including normal filtration and flushing cycle High efficiency single Dayliff feed backwash Cleaning pump saving energy i e Low CAPEX and OPEX Integrated automated backwash flushing clean...

Page 8: ...UF system which must be frequently cleaned at least once a day depending on the quality of water A variety of technologies can be used such as self cleaning screens and bag cartridge or disc filters D...

Page 9: ...ater is converted into a filtrate As contaminants are removed during the filtration mode the trans membrane pressure TMP increases difference in pressure between the feed and the filtrate line At the...

Page 10: ...lush Valve Flush CIP Tank 100LT Drain Solenoid Drain Valve FILTRATE Dayliff UF Membrane The Clean in Place CIP is performed by circulating CIP chemicals until UF membrane recovers operating flow and p...

Page 11: ...er operation of float valve in the Flush CIP tank 9 Confirm filtrate water quality is okay 10 Confirm dry running protection by closing and opening the raw water source 3 4 Module Flushing The Ultrafi...

Page 12: ...in pH The process operating parameters for the cleaning steps are provided in table below Summary of Cleaning Process Flushing Frequency Once every 20 to 60 minutes water source or pilot test reaults...

Page 13: ...he system skids just prior to start up If the UF membrane is exposed to air for an extended period of time the membrane may become dry and at risk to irreversible damage and therefore it is important...

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Page 15: ...ctrical Issues Check to ensure that there are no electrical fuses blown or breakers tripped and that all electrical connections are secure Use a voltmeter to verify that the pump motor is getting suff...

Page 16: ...embrane and examine the interconnector O rings to ensure they are in position and free of cuts and debris Defective Or Oxidized Membrane If the membrane has been exposed to certain solvents or oxidant...

Page 17: ...lity Instruments malfunction Keep instruments calibrated Cross check values with handheld devices or off line laboratory equipment Membrane Abrasion Check pre filters debris in pipes examine membrane...

Page 18: ...liability implied by law the liability of Dayliff in respect of any defect or failure of equipment supplied is limited to making good by replacement or repair at the Company s discretion defects which...

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