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By Subodh Kumar Dy.Manager (Mech)

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My Suggestion
Suggestion No.SS /Maint/11/32

It is suggested to modify the existing VAG Filter strainer nozzles.

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What is VAG Filters ?

Where these are installed ? Why they are required ?

How they works?

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What is VAG Filters VAG Filter Means

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Where VAG Filters are installed

VAG Filters are installed in our Cooling tower area to remove the turbidity from Cooling water

We have total 14 Nos of Cross flow type cooling tower Cells.

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Requirement of VAG Filters

Side stream filtration

To maintain the turbidity of circulation water within 10 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit) level, a part of circulation water is passed through the side stream filters continuously and the filtered water is reintroduced into the cooling tower basin.

Excess turbidity in the cooling water will try to settle at low velocity areas and causes low heat transfer rate.

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VAG Filters

VAG filter
Valveless Autowash Gravity (VAG) filters by M/s. Otoklin (VAG-A & VAG-B) are used in the filtration of cooling water along with other two conventional pressurized sand filters .

VAG Filter

Conventional Sand Filter

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Construction of VAG Filters

General Arrangement of VAG Filters

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Construction of VAG Filters

For Storing Filtered and

1. Top Compartment:
Backwash Water

2. Middle Compartment:

For Packing filtering Media(Sand)and 255 Nos of Strainer Nozzles for desired filteration. For Temporary Storing to provide path for

3. Bottom Compartment:
the Filtered Water backwashing. and

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Construction of VAG Filters

Middle Compartment

Top Compartment Bottom Compartment

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Working Principle of VAG Filter

Ejector

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Working Principle of VAG Filter

Ejector

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Construction of Old Strainer Nozzle

Compartment Filter Plate

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Problem Faced

During backwash, 6 times more water with respect to inlet pipe is discharged by siphoning action which causes looseness and upward lift of the Strainer Nozzles due to which sand is slipped into the bottom compartment. Reasons of Looseness & upward lift are following: 1. Slippage of Fine threads in Screw Piece & Retaining claws 2. Slippage of Retaining Claws legs

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Problem Faced

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Suggested Approach

It is suggested to modify the existing VAG filter strainer nozzles by providing drill hole in the center of screw piece and then tightening of screw piece and strainer basket with the help of Tee Bolt made of SS 304 material.

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Old & Modified Strainer Nozzle

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Old & Modified Strainer Nozzle

Old Strainer Nozzle

Modified Strainer Nozzle

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Old & Modified Strainer Nozzle

Old Strainer Nozzle

Modified Strainer Nozzle

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Further Modified Single Piece Strainer Nozzle

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View of VAG Strainer Nozzles Compartments after implementation

View of Middle Compartment

View of Bottom Compartment

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Intangible Benefits

Positive locking of Strainer Nozzles preventing its looseness.

Zero slippage of Filtering Media (Sand), through Nozzles. Low Maintenance Cost.

Long Availability of VAG Filters.

Reuse of same VAG Strainer Nozzles again and again.

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Cost Benefit Analysis

: Rs. 900 / Nozzle ( 3 Piece)

Cost of Old VAG Nozzles

Cost of New Modified Nozzle : Rs. 300 / Nozzle ( Single Piece) Cost of SS-304 Tee Bolt Total Cost of Modification Saving in Modification : Rs. 130 / Bolt : Rs. 430 / Nozzle : Rs. 470 / Nozzle

Total Saving in Modification : Rs. 470 x 255 = Rs. 1,19,850 (For one VAG Filter)
Total Saving in Two VAG Filters : Rs. 2 X 119850 = Rs. 2,39,700 (For one replacement)

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Cost Benefit Analysis

: Rs. 1,19,850

Saving in Modification (For one VAG Filter) Saving in Modification (For Two VAG Filter)

: Rs. 2,39,700

Yearly Saving in Two VAG filters considering 02 replacements for each VAG Filter : Rs.

9,58,800

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Best Suggestion Certificate

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Best Suggestion Certificate

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