BMS Blivet Package Final Effluent Polishing Filter (FEPF)
Introduction
The BMS Blivet® Package Final Effluent Polishing Filter (FEPF) is unique ‘all in one’ tertiary sewage treatment solution that can produce very high quality effluent suitable for discharge to the most sensitive environments. While it is compatible with any type of sewage treatment system, it is especially suited for use in conjunction with the BMS Blivet Package Sewage Treatment System. The system is completely self contained in a steel reinforced GRP/FRP tank. It does not require a concrete surround and is suitable for permanent/temporary use. It is now also possible to integrate a UV disinfection system into the unit to achieve the most stringent discharge standards and to produce highly treated disinfected effluent suitable for reuse e.g. irrigation. All Blivet FEPF systems can ship in a standard 40 High Cube Container/Megatrailer.
How Does it Work?
The Blivet FEPF uses a unique combination of filtration using Filtralite® and backwashing to reduce the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Suspended Solids (SS) to as low as 5 mg/l. As safe clean water is rapidly becoming one of the worlds most precious resources, the addition of an integrated Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Stage after the filtration, yields extremely high quality fully disinfected effluent suitable for immediate reuse e.g. irrigation, toilet flushing, cleaning, process water, vehicle washing.
What Makes it Unique?
The BMS Blivet FEPF is the most compact fully prefabricated ‘all in one’ Final Effluent Polishing Filter with integrated UV disinfection available. This package is a unique solution to polish treated sewage to the strictest international standards due to its ‘all in one’ ‘ready to go’ extremely compact design including UV Disinfection combined with its very low power and maintenance requirements.
The Picture below is an actual sample from the outlet of a large hotels Blivet FEPF!
Product Highlights
Unique Package Design
Delivered ‘Ready to Go’
Extremely Compact
Lightweight & Easy to Install
Lowest Maintenance Requirement
Suitable for New/Existing Installations
Above/Below Ground Installation
Optional Integrated UV Disinfection
Minimal Civil Works
Fully Road/Container Transportable
ISO 9001:2015 Quality
Unbeatable 30 Year Track Record in 50 Countries
Full Irish/EU Design & Manufacture
Full Design Support
Materials/Manufacture/Certification
The Blivet FEPF is manufactured by BMS in our Irish World Class Manufacturing (WCM) facility under an NSAI validated ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. It is manufactured in rot/corrosion proof GRP/FRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) using only Lloyds rated resins that have an expected life span of 50+ years. The tank is reinforced with EN8 steel. All other parts including media, back wash pump and UV Disinfection system, are by manufacturers of international renown e.g. Saint Gobain, HQ Pumps and Ultraaqua. For ease of maintenance the standard Blivet FEPF has only one electrical part; a max 2.2 kW backwash pump, which normally operates for less than 20 minutes per day. The optional UV Disinfection system, which runs 24/7 is rated at 0.2 kW and is self-cleaning. This means that maintenance takes less than ½ an hour per week. Due to the quality of manufacture, Blivet systems have an extremely low spare parts requirement and are built to last.
BMS Blivet FEPF Technology
The unit is an ‘all in one’ system designed to polish final effluent before discharge, removing residual BOD and SS left over at the end of a sewage treatment plant, with the option of integrated UV disinfection
It consists of a steel reinforced GRP Fibreglass tank containing:
1. Distribution Pipework.
2. Filter Media.
3. Backwash tank, Backwash Pump and Backwash Channel.
4. Control Panel.
5. UV Disinfection System (optional)
1. Distribution Pipework
The treated effluent flows by either gravity or pumped flow into the distribution pipework. The standard inlet is 100 mm. If by pumped feed, pumping should be set to regular smaller amounts rather than larger once off amounts. The pipework is specially designed to ensure even distribution over all the whole media area. It consists of 50 mm slotted PVC channels at right angles to the central distribution pipe.
2. Filter Media.
The BMS FEPF uses a filtration bed of market leading Filtralite® media, which was specially selected to provide maximum filtration and at the same time to minimise the chance of blocking. It is combined with additional first stage of filtration provided by a unique hard-wearing filtration material with a 0.7 micron gap, Saran. The Saran also secures the filter bed in place. Filtralite is made of expanded, clay granules that are crushed and sieved. The porous, sharp-edged grains have strong resistance against mechanical abrasion and low acid solubility. Filtralite® is an inert, ceramic material and complies with the requirements of EN 12905 (Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption expanded aluminosilicate). At the bottom of the chamber is collection pipework to collect the now filtered effluent. Over time the filtration grows as the trapped solids act as an extra filtration layer.
3. Backwash tank, Backwash Pump and Backwash Channel.
In keeping with BMS philosophy of producing added value package products that are ‘all in one’ and completely self-contained, a backwash reservoir had been built in under the filtration zone. This treated effluent collects in the chamber and then overflows via the outlet pipe to the discharge point. The treated effluent stored in the chamber is used to backwash the media, thus negating the need for an extra fresh water supply, as is the case with many similar systems. A powerful backwash pump is fitted in the backwash chamber, which is connected to the effluent collection pipework at the bottom of the media chamber. The pump when switched on, pumps the treated effluent through the media layer from the bottom dislodging trapped solids and cleaning the media. The backwash then flows back to the start of the treatment plant via a 150 mm backwash pipe at the top of the filter.
4. Control Panel/Electrical
The BMS Final Effluent Polishing Filter (FEPF) normally operates by gravity. The only electrical part is a fully integrated backwash pump, which operates on a fully automatic basis via a timer. The timer can be set to come on up to 24 times per day. Normally the Final Effluent Filter is set to backwash 12 times per day, to minimise power usage. The pump can also be operated via ‘Hand-Off-Auto’ switch. The FEPF also has high level protection to prevent blockage. If the media becomes clogged and the level rises in the filtration media chamber the backwash pump will automatically switch on to clear the blockage. The control panel is equipped with a flashing beacon, which switches on in the case of a high level in the media chamber of the backwash pump tripping. This can be linked to a GSM Alarm system or a Building Management System if required.
The pump is rated at 2.2 kW. Each back wash only uses less than 100 watts of power.
5. Disinfection
Further enhancing the value of the Blivet FEPF, is the optional addition of a high quality ‘Ultraaqua MR1-220 SS UV Disinfection Unit’ located in a discrete compartment at the end of Blivet FEPF, thus offering the most compact ‘all in one’ Final Effluent Polishing Filter available worldwide producing high quality disinfected effluent. The UV system is designed to deliver effective UVC doses calculated using peak flow rates and conservative estimates for water UVT. Doses are calculated at the end of lamp lifetime and include reductions for limited quartz sleeve fouling. The system has an integrated wiper mechanism. To enable the addition of the UV disinfection system the total height of the system increases to 2.6 m in height and 4.3 m in length. This can ship in a High Cube Container or on Megatrailer.
BMS offer a free Sewage Treatment Plant Design Service
If you have a project that requires sewage treatment from 20-5000 PE BMS offer a free no-obligation design service.
We have 30+ years experience in sewage treatment design in 50+ countries worldwide and all climate extremes including for residential, construction sites/camps, hotels, oil/gas/mining camps, offices and schools projects or where temporary treatment is required.
Our Package Sewage Treatment System Sizing & Selection Guide is an excellent free design resource that will allow you to size and select the appropriate sewage treatment plant for differing inlet loads and outlet effluent standards. It also goes through sewage treatment terminology, calculations, troubleshooting and much more.
Our Education Blog also goes through sewage treatment terminology such as BOD, Population Equivalent, SS, Ammonia, Phosphorus in an easy to understand manner.
Please contact BMS if you would like to discuss your sewage treatment project.
BMS Clients
BMS has worked with clients all over the world including KBR, Bechtel, US Military, British Military, UN, MSF, Vinci, Center Parcs, ESB, Sisk, Roadbridge, OPW, Irish Water, Dublin Port, IBM, Facebook, Irish Local Authorities, UCC, Arup, Atkins, AECOM & Coffey Water to name a few. The Blivet’s simplicity of transport, installation, operation & maintenance and build quality has led to the Blivet being selected time and again for projects in 50 countries worldwide. Of course, we do not always get everything right but we will always work with a client to solve any problems and are always improving the Blivet due to our policy of continuous improvement based on our experience and customer feedback.
Delivery
For ease of delivery the Blivet FEPF can be delivered fully assembled & ‘ready to go’ via a standard High Cube Container or Megatrailer.
Installation
The BMS Blivet FEPF requires an absolute minimum of civils works and can be installed/commissioned in less than ½ a day, providing a large saving compared to other systems. A major advantage is that it can be installed fully above ground, partially buried or fully buried up to lid level. The BMS Blivet FEPF does not need a concrete surround and can be backfilled with selected excavated material. BMS recommend that the Blivet FEPF is placed on a flat base support slab 3 m wide x 0.15 m deep x 2.8 m (-UV) or 4.6 m (+UV) long in 20N reinforced concrete.
Installation/Commissioning is as simple as lifting the unit into place, backfilling if required and finally connecting the inlet/outlet pipes and the electricity to the integral control panel. The Blivet FEPF is then ready to accept effluent.
Maintenance
The BMS Final Effluent Polishing Filter (FEPF) is extremely easy to maintain/operate and does not require specialist knowledge/skilled operator. It only requires the equivalent of ½ unskilled hour per week of maintenance, in summary;
Weekly; Open lids and perform a visual inspection. Manually switch on the backwash pump if the media looks dirty. The pump can be operated via ‘Hand-Off-Auto’ switch. Repeat until media is in good condition. Make sure to switch the backwash pump back to ‘Auto’ when finished. Check the control panel for any trips. Check the UV Disinfection System Control Panel if installed for any faults.
The Final Effluent Filter is normally set up initially to back wash once/twice per day to minimise power usage. This can be adjusted via the timer in the control panel.
If the incoming effluent is quite dirty, backwashing should generally be set to occur more regularly.
Yearly; lift off the entire top lid to inspect the inside of the tank. Check the media, if in use for a long time it may require to be changed. Check the backwash pump. Change the oil in the pump every two years. Check the backwash reservoir. If there is a lot of debris at the bottom, fully clean out (observe normal H&S regulations when operating in a confined space).
Drain the UV System and carefully remove the UV Bulb and Quartz sleeve. Replace the Quartz Sleeve and Bulb if damaged. The Bulb normally lasts 16,000 hours (667 days). Check the cleaning wiper for any damage. Replace if worn.
The Blivet FEPF comes with a Full O&M Manual
2 Blivet Final Effluent Polishing Filters (FEPF) at the end of a Blivet Sewage Treatment Plant
If you have a sewage treatment project we would be delighted to work with you and apply our 30 years experience around the world to devise a great value customised solution. Call us on +353433326100 or email: info@butlerms.com
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