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Asset Management
Asset Standard
Section 3 of 5
Operational Standard

Wastewater Non Infrastructure
WWT 1.1 Maceration


Document Reference AM-PRO-WWT-WWT 1.1 Maceration-SEC3
Version
Issue 1.0
Data Owner Sarah Shipsey
Data Steward Kevin Kelleher
Technical Lead Michael Sheppard
Document Author Tim Wheatley
Authorised By Asset Standards
Document Location AM Lotus Notes Best Practice Database on LNAPP01
Date of Issue
December 2012
Reason for Issue Conversion and validation of old BOP into standard format
Review Date
December 2014
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Contents:-

3.0 Operational Standard.................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Maceration Performance Measures ........................................................................................ 4
3.2 Process Checklist: Operator Tasks......................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Operator Tasks Maceration........................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Process Checklist Notes .................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Process Checklist: Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................. 6
3.3.1 Troubleshooting Guide Maceration............................................................................... 6
3.4 Appendices.............................................................................................................................. 7
3.4.1 Operation and Control...................................................................................................... 7
3.4.2 Process Start up and Shut down Procedures .................................................................. 7
3.5 Health and Safety.................................................................................................................... 8
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................. 8






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3.0 Operational Standard

This document defines the Performance Targets for Maceration, Operational procedures and
associated tasks and includes a troubleshooting guide.

Comprehensive background information on the maceration process and the waiver and ARC process
is detailed in Section 1.

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3.1 Maceration Performance Measures

Measure Why Frequency
Method of
Collection
Inlet Flows The peak flow should be measured and
compared against the rated capacity of the unit.
Continuous

SCADA, Onsite
documentation,
Flow Readings
Inlet and Outlet
Levels or
Pressure
Channel levels or pressure readings give an
indication of blockage of the macerator or
Muncher.
Daily or Per
Visit to site
Pressure
gauge, visual
inspection of
channel level,
float switch or
ultrasonic
indication via
alarms.
Uncut debris
Downstream
Carryover of uncut debris to downstream
treatment indicates there may be a problem with
a macerator. This may be as a consequence of
damage, wear seal failures or high flow
bypasses operating.
Daily or Per
Visit to site
Process
Checklist and
Logbook,
visual
inspections.

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3.2 Process Checklist: Operator Tasks

3.2.1 Operator Tasks Maceration
Task Details Notes Low PE
(10-
1000)
Low Med
(1000-5000)
Med PE
(1000-
20,000)
High PE
(20,000-
350,000)
Manned
(350,000+)
MACERATOR - CHECK OPERATION OF UNIT, CLEAR ANY DEBRIS AND REMOVE ANY
GRIT BUILD UP
Note 1
Note 2 T1/1W T1/3D T1/5D T1/5D T1/7D
MACERATOR - CHECK THAT THE UNITS GUARDING IS IN PLACE AND SECURE T1/1W T1/3D T1/5D T1/5D T1/7D


3.2.2 Process Checklist Notes

Note 1: This should cover the operation of the unit including the control system.
Note 2: Inspection for and the removal of grit should take place on each visit and especially after storms.

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3.3 Process Checklist: Troubleshooting Guide
3.3.1 Troubleshooting Guide Maceration
Symptom Possible Cause Action Risk/Consequence
Macerator
overflows
Inlet flow rate too
high
Macerator failed
Macerator blocked
Macerator worn.
Investigate source of
flow
Repair
Unblock
Blockage in downstream
process
Failure of process
Uncut debris
downstream of
Macerator
Macerator worn
Macerator
overflows.
Bypass Screen
blocked
As above.
Check & clear any
rag build up on the
screen more
frequently until
Macerator is fully
operational
As above
High wear of
Macerator
High grit content of
incoming flows

Remove grit in
channel or
collection chamber
more regularly
High wear of unit
Drop off in
Macerator
Performance
Inlet flow rate too
high
High grit content of
incoming flows
Shear plates and
cutting heads not
changed at
appropriate intervals

As above.
Check hours run
Ref to O&M for
correct maintenance
schedule and
service intervals
As above



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3.4 Appendices

3.4.1 Operation and Control
The operation of maceration systems must be in accordance with the design. Effective operation will
reduce fouling on downstream processes. Macerators are normally operated on a continuous basis.
Upstream level detection may be provided to warn of a failure or blockage. Macerators are normally
fitted with a bypass facility to take maximum design flow.

3.4.2 Process Start up and Shut down Procedures
When a macerator is being taken out of service the Plant Release procedure needs to be followed
together with site process risk assessments. Consideration of plant availability is important. The
following points must be taken into account when taking a macerator out of service to maintain site
operation, maintenance and compliance.

Follow Manufacturers Start-up Procedure.
Health, Safety & Environment
Environment Agency
Safe Access
Isolation
Effluent Quality
Flow Diversion i.e. tanker, pumping station etc.
Bypass Screen (hand raked)
Downstream Processes
Replacement Unit
Monitoring
Operation
Control System
Lifting Equipment

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3.5 Health and Safety

The Thames Water H&S management system has been designed to ensure effective risk control, and
a key aspect of this system is risk assessment and the safe undertaking of activities conducted by the
business.

External suppliers using this Operational Standard must utilise an H&S process that is equal to the
Thames Water approach to managing risk

Thames Water managers must identify via the completion of the SHE 1 document activities to be
undertaken and how they are to be controlled via the adoption and implementation of relevant key
procedures (HSPs) and risk assessment guidelines (RAGs).

Thames Water employees must be provided with the necessary information, resources and training to
perform these tasks, and prior to completion they must confirm that they can comply with these
procedures and guidelines. However, if an employee believes that compliance will require additional
resource, the task should be reviewed using the SHE 5 form and if necessary curtailed.

Thames Water managers must be trained in this system, and be in receipt of a controlled copy of an
H&S manual which is supported by information posted on the company portal.


Glossary of Terms

TERM DESCRIPTION
ARC Asset Risk Certificate
O&M Operation and Maintenance
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SHE Safety, Health and Environment
T1 Tech 1 (Minimum skill requirement)
7D Seven days per week
5D Five days per week
3D Three days per week
1W Weekly




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