METHOD STATEMENT FOR

TTP FILTER BED OUTLET

BACKWASH PENSTOCKS
PASSING RECTIFICATION

Contents
1 Introduction 2
1.1 Purpose 2
1.2 Scope 2
1.3 References 2
1.4 Definitions 2
2 Materials 3
3 Personal Protective Equipment 3
4 Safe Working Environment 3
5 Procedure 3
5.1 Initial observation of TTP Filter Bed no 2 outlet backwash Penstocks. 3
5.2 Inspection of outlet backwash Penstocks of TTP filter bed 2. 4
5.3 Troubleshooting of outlet backwash Penstocks of TTP filter bed 2. 4
5.4 Environmental Conditions 5
6 Waste Management 5
7 Inspection and Testing 5

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Name TANVEER AHMED BASHA BASHA

Designation MECHANICAL TECHNICAL TECHNICAL

ENGINEER CO-ORDINATOR CO-ORDINATOR

Signature

Contract: Doha South STW and Industrial Area STW Operations and Maintenance Contract Contract No: C2009/6

Method Statement for TTP Filter Bed outlet 1/5 Version No: 1.0
backwash penstock passing Rectification
207-VW-DOH-006. Issue Date 24 March 2023
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TTP FILTER BED OUTLET
BACKWASH PENSTOCKS
PASSING RECTIFICATION

Date

1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Method Statement describes the activities to be followed for rectification of passing,
troubleshooting, adjusting frame guides, torque range of outlet backwash penstock at TTP Filter
bed no 2

1.2 Scope
This Method Statement applies to the following activities.
1. Inspection of outlet backwash Penstock at TTP Filter bed no 2.
2. Troubleshooting of outlet backwash Penstock at TTP Filter no 2.
3. Repair fix passing, adjust Frame guides, adjust torque range, adjust gate of outlet backwash
Penstock at TTP Filter no 2.
4. Observation of penstocks after Rectification of passing.

1.3 References
● Manufacturers O&M Manual.
● PWA approved mechanical equipment service centres.

1.4 Definitions
DS STW - Doha South Sewage Treatment Works
MS - Method Statement
RA - Risk Assessment.
H2S - Hydrogen Sulphide gas evolved from incoming sewage.
PTW - Permit to work.
UF-Utra-Filtration
FST- Final Settling Tank
1.5 Responsibilities and Authorities
Designation Responsibilities and Authorities

Site In-charge Review and approve the documentation and assist subcontractors at
site.

Contract: Doha South STW and Industrial Area STW Operations and Maintenance Contract Contract No: C2009/6

Method Statement for TTP Filter Bed outlet 2/5 Version No: 1.0
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TTP FILTER BED OUTLET
BACKWASH PENSTOCKS
PASSING RECTIFICATION

Coordination activity with PWA site engineers and plant operator.

Ensure the method statement is followed.

Site Engineer Ensure that safe troubleshooting and repair of the Penstock.
Inspect the Penstocks after repair and ensure there is no passing in
closed position.
Review after service documents.
Obtain permits and isolations from plant operator METITO.
QA/QC Officer Ensure that the Quality Assurance aspect of the procedure is adhered
to.
Safety Ensure that the HSE aspect of the procedure is adhered to.
Supervisor/Officer

2 Materials
The following materials shall be used

1. Mechanical Hand tools

2. Miscellaneous consumables like plastic sheets, adhesive tapes, sand paper, cleaning clothes.

3 Personal Protective Equipment

Protective clothing, helmet, safety glasses, safety shoes, hand gloves, face shield, H2S gas
detectors,

4 Safe Working Environment

Ensure that Electrical and Mechanical permits are obtained and isolation is carried out effectively
by METITO on the outlet backwash penstock where work has to be carried out.

5 Procedure
Identify the outlet backwash Penstocks at TTP filter bed no 2 to be repaired and follow the
procedure as under.

Contract: Doha South STW and Industrial Area STW Operations and Maintenance Contract Contract No: C2009/6

Method Statement for TTP Filter Bed outlet 3/5 Version No: 1.0
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TTP FILTER BED OUTLET
BACKWASH PENSTOCKS
PASSING RECTIFICATION

5.1 Initial observation of TTP Filter Bed no 2 outlet backwash

Penstocks.
● After the method statement and risk assessment is approved, liaise with the plant operator M/s.
METITO to identify the Penstocks to be rectify and passing to be fixed.

5.2 Inspection of outlet backwash Penstocks of TTP filter bed 2.

Arrange the proper access ladder to enter the TTP filter bed no 2.

Inspect the penstock gate, frame guides, sealing gaskets, and other related fasteners, and gap between
the frame and the gate.

5.3 Troubleshooting of outlet backwash Penstocks of TTP filter bed 2.

 After troubleshooting check the gap between frame and the penstock gap and adjust the gap
with the frame guides to minimize excessive leakage of water
 Clean the frame top and bottom to maintain the smooth opening and closing of the penstock
clean other related fasteners, debris, filter sand at the bottom of the frame to ensure proper
level of the penstock gate and the frame.
 Adjust the torque range with actuator if require to maintain 100% opening and closing of the
penstock.
 Operate the penstock and ensure the gap between penstock frame and the gate and compare
with the other filter bed penstocks.
 Upon completion of all the rectification and necessary repair keep the penstock under
observation and monitor the TTP filter bed no 2 during the backwashing process.

Contract: Doha South STW and Industrial Area STW Operations and Maintenance Contract Contract No: C2009/6

Method Statement for TTP Filter Bed outlet 4/5 Version No: 1.0
backwash penstock passing Rectification
207-VW-DOH-006. Issue Date 24 March 2023
 METHOD STATEMENT FOR
TTP FILTER BED OUTLET
BACKWASH PENSTOCKS
PASSING RECTIFICATION

5.4 Environmental Conditions

Proper H2S monitoring to be done all the time.

There is also a Digester tank and FST tank near the TTP filter beds where the H2S may present.

The present operator arranges delivery of chemicals like Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium hypochlorite and
Ferric chloride in bulk tankers for use in the treatment process at UF building, Release of gases during
delivery of these chemicals remains a hazard.

6 Waste Management
Any debris that is generated during rectification or repair of Penstocks to be removed and disposed
of effectively.

All metallic waste to be delivered to PWA as scrap.

7 Inspection and Testing

Upon installation of Penstocks all operation parameters like current, voltage to be recorded.
Workshop report to be provided as part of service carried out.

Contract: Doha South STW and Industrial Area STW Operations and Maintenance Contract Contract No: C2009/6

Method Statement for TTP Filter Bed outlet 5/5 Version No: 1.0
backwash penstock passing Rectification
207-VW-DOH-006. Issue Date 24 March 2023