Chlor ination for Filament Contr ol at WWTFs

Begin control strategy when Sludge Volume Index (SVI) exceeds ________ for three days

Calculate Chlorine Needed:

1. Lbs MLSS Calculation:

mgal mg/L X 8.34 = lbs MLSS (Total Solids Inventory)
Volume {AT + Clar) MLSS Conc. (1)

2. Convert to 1000 lbs MLSS

divided by 1000 = 1000# MLSS
(#1) (2)

3. Convert to Pounds of Ch Needed:

(5-6) = lbs. Cl2/day (Calculated Cl2 dose)
(#2) (3)

4. Calculate pounds of return sludge pumped per day:

mgal 8.34 = lbs RSSS
Return Sludge Flow RSSS Conc (4)

5. Calculate frequency of exposure:

divided by = Times/day
(#4) (#1) (5)

6. Convert pound of chlorine to gallons of 12% Hypochlorite:

1 gallon of hyporchlorite equals 1lb of chorine,
the gallons/.day number is the same a (#3) gal Cl2/day
(6)
7. Convert gallons to ml/minute
2.63 = ml/minute
(#6) Factor (7)

If the frequency of exposure (#5) is 3 or more, set your pump to deliver the required ml/minute of
chlorine (#7). Solution should be added in the return sludge line.

If the frequency of exposure (#5) is less than 3, you need more application points. Set up two or more
pumps. Both pumps would then deliver Y2 of (#7). For the second spot, use a turbulent location (effluent
end of the aeration tank or clarifier feed channel). For oxidation ditches, install a diffuser line (several
openings) just before the rotor that is furthest from the influent feed line and add all the solution there.

You should plan on running the chlorine for 3-6 days. If you usually nitrify, monitor the effluent
ammonia daily. If the ammonia goes above 4 mg/L, reduce the chlorine dose. Monitor scope and
settleometer for changes. If effective, the SVI should drop into your target range.