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OPERATION & CONTROL PHILOSOPHY FOR NEUTRALIZATION

SYSTEM

PURPOSE:
To neutralize chemical laden water collected during DM plant operation.
SCOPE:
This document provides the Standard Operating Procedure details of
NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM

Effluent Neutralization System:

Wastewater generated from DM unit is collected by gravity to
Neutralization pit. Neutralization pit is having two compartments and two (2)
disposal pumps are provided for each compartment. Level switches are provided
in each compartment for pump protection. Acid or Alkali is dosed to neutralize
pH of the waste within permissible range. Air scoring arrangement is provided
for proper chemical mixing.

The neutralized effluent is disposed to Effluent Treatment Plant by four (4)

numbers (2w +
2s) of DM Neutralized Effluent disposal pumps. At the outlet of the pump pH
transmitter is provided to measure the pH of the outlet effluent. If the pH value
is beyond the limit than the neutralized effluent pump recirculation valve is
opened until the desired pH valve achieved through chemical dosing.

OPERATION

Operation of all pumps, blowers and pneumatically operated valves is

manually controlled from OWS.

Pre – Start Inspection:

Before starting of the neutralization, make the following inspection

1. Sufficient water level in N-pit. Atleast 60% water level availability to be

ensured
2. Air blower and associated air distribution system is in healthy condition
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START UP:
1. Open the valve of the air line for respective N-Pit whose water is to be
neutralized
2. Start the air blower
3. Check the pH of water in the N-Pit
4. If pH is in between 5.5 – 9, no need for neutralization as it is with in the
range of Central Pollution Control Board guidlines
5. If the pH is less than 5.5, than NaOH is to be added. If the pH is more than
9, than HCl is to be added
6. Accordingly fill the HCl/NaOH measuring tank & measure the initial level
7. Open the HCl/NaOH inlet valve at the inlet of N – Pit
8. Open the discharge valve of the HCl/NaOH measuring tank to 25%. The
HCl/NaOH will start dosing in the respective N-pit. The air blower is to be
continuously kept in service to ensure uniform mixing
9. Keep measuring the pH at every 10 mins interval
10. When the pH comes in the range of 5.5 – 9, close the discharge valve of
the HCl/NaOH tank
11. Note the final level of HCl/NaOH in the tank and calculate the
consumption
12. Close the HCl/NaOH inlet valve at the inlet of N – Pit
13. Stop the air blower
14. The water is neutralized within the guidelines of CPCB and can be used as
effluent for ETP
15. Start the N – Pit pumps and transfer the neutralized water to ETP
ALARM

Alarm on Hardwired Annunciation window at DM Neutralized

effluent disposal pump trip condition
Alarm on Hardwired Annunciation window at N-Pit Level High.

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