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Sewage Tank Aeration

Membrane tube diffuser

Type: ... ; 3/4; STANDARD

Part No.: 013971 (500 mm...)
013972 (750 mm...)
013973 (1000 mm...)

Operating and Maintenance Instruction

This instruction includes important safety information and instructions for commission-
ing, operation and maintenance of the HAMANN plant and its components. It is essential
therefore, that the responsible specialist refers to it before starting any work on the ma-
chinery as well as prior to commissioning. Furthermore, this instruction must always be
available on site.

With reservation of technical modification

BA 0067 e 1 (12)
CONTENT

TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROL OF DELIVERED GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LAYOUT / FLOW PATTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ASSEMBLY OF DIFFUSERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AT AIR CONNECTION SIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON HOLDER SIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TEST RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DOWNTIME UNTIL START OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING AIR SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DOWNTIME AFTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ASSEMBLY / CHANGE OF MEMBRANE TUBES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PREPARATION / CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ASSEMBLY OF MEMBRANE TUBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ATTENTION, IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELEVANT FOR FUNCTION AND GUARANTEE: . . . . . . 10
ASSEMBLY OF CLAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
START UP AFTER CHANGE OF MEMBRANE TUBES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF MEMBRANE TUBE DIFFUSERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LIFETIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PERFORMANCE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FLUSHING WITH AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER, MECHANICAL CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Membrane tube diffuser ... ; 3/4; STANDARD 3 (12)

 Introduction

TECHNICAL DATA
STANDARD membrane tube diffuser installed on holder






PLQPP




 

Air supply inlet

5L


   

Pos. Description Part no.

1 Membrane tube diffuser 500mm; 3/4; STANDARD 013971
Membrane tube diffuser 750mm; 3/4; STANDARD 013972
Membrane tube diffuser 1000mm; 3/4; STANDARD 013973
2 End cap for membrane tube diffuser 014294
3 LT Tank Holder 014293
4 LT Tank Holder 014292
5 Hexagon screw M8x25 003675
6 Disk/washer 8,4 003667
7 Hexagon nut M8 003671
8 Hexagon screw M8x20 003666

Dimensions of membrane tube diffuser in mm:

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Effective membrane length 500 750 1000

Total length of diffuser 534 784 1034
Outer diameter 67

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 CONTROL OF DELIVERED GOODS

Each diffuser, particularly the membrane tube, is to be checked for damage that may
have occurred during shipping. Damage has to be reported to the freight forwarding
company and the seller immediately.

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 Introduction

1.2 STORAGE
The diffusers are to be stored in their original packaging in a dry and well-ventilated
place in accordance to DIN 7716. Do not store in the open! Measures have to be tak-
en to keep the diffusers away from UV-radiation (sunshine), frost, dust and works
(e.g. welding) close to the storage place.
The diffusers should be installed and operated not later than 3 months after delivery
to avoid possibly harmful environmental influences. Long time storage of some spare
parts for replacement is possible but due to fast response of our service not neces-
sary in large numbers.

1.3 LAYOUT / FLOW PATTERN

The diffusers must be arranged (quantity, positioning and distance to each other) as
specified in the layout of the plant/project.
The design e.g. immersion depth, or the distances between the diffusers must com-
ply with the specifications and the technical presetting of the manufacturer.
Buoyancy, and extreme swinging have to be avoided (also during filling of tank). Any
abutting of the diffuser membranes will damage the membranes and must be avoid-
ed.
For the membrane tube diffusers in general, the water flow should be along the lon-
gitudinal axis +/- 45° of the diffuser. Prevent the diffuser from sidewise oncoming
flow. Contact your HAMANN AG representative for determining the distance be-
tween diffusers and other equipment inside of the tank.
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 Assembly of diffusers

1.4 PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM

A-0-P-350

Antifoam agent dosing

A-0-A-380
A-0-CL-360
A-0-R-054 Compressor
CL
A-0-V-580 *
A-0-B-330 compressed air quality min. acc.
G 38 " o
to DIN EN 779 Filter grade F7
Inlet Vent A-0-R-067 **
holding tank
FIT
A-0-CF-810 *

Diffusers mounted in sewage tank

A-0-A-841***

G 34 " i

2. ASSEMBLY OF DIFFUSERS

The diffusers must be mounted and connected to air supply tube with the designated
holder.

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ч200mm

A A

In an optimal way the holder should be mounted height adjustable. Uniform diffuser
performance is among other things dependent on an exact setting.

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 Assembly of diffusers

In order to avoid clogging of diffusers, the air supply pipes and the tank must
be cleaned from impurities before connecting/mounting the membrane tube
diffusers .

It is obligatory to use our special mounting tool for the membrane diffuser.

Do not grab around the membranes and do not install the diffusers by using
hands instead of the mounting tool and a wrench!

AT AIR CONNECTION SIDE

• Premounted black sealing and support ring have to be dismounted.
• Use a teflon seal tape for connection of air supply tube.

Dismount black sealing

nd support ring

Connect air supply pipe

3/4“ and use seal tape

• Air supply pipe has to be screwed with 5 to 6 turns into the 3/4“ thread of the dif-
fuser.

• The installation is correct, if the air channel of the diffuser points towards the
basin floor (exact 6 o’clock position).
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• The ridge on the other side of the air channel must be upturned (exact 12 o’clock
position) Membranes have a blue line which indicates the position of the ridge
under the membrane.

Ridge or
blue line
Tube
diffuser
cross section

Air channel

• The seal tape should be replaced if damaged. The tighten down process can be
repeated if necessary. Do not lubricate the seal surface!

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 Assembly of diffusers

ON HOLDER SIDE
• When using recommended end cap and special holder the correct position of
ridge / blue line (upwards) and air channel (downwards) are ensured and fixed.

End cap

• Correct position of diffuser respectively the holder has to be ensured in case of

uneven foundation by using the long holes of the holder.

No work may be done in the diffuser area after the diffusers have been placed;
All works in or at the basin could cause damage to the diffusers (e.g. painting
or welding).

2.1 TEST RUN

A trial run in the tank using clean water is to be carried out directly after installation.
Performance and sealing of each diffuser unit is tested one after the other, using a
maximum 20 cm water level over the membrane tube diffusers.
The presence of leaks become visible after shutting off the air supply. Due to the low-
er pressure loss of leaks air bubbles will rise at the leaky places, while the mem-
branes close up.

START-UP
During trial run, at latest before filling the sewage tank, air must be put through the
diffuser for at least 24 hours , in order to guarantee optimum diffuser aeration and to
activate the entire perforation of each membrane.

2.2 DOWNTIME UNTIL START OF OPERATION

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Should operation not start immediately after the test run, the water coverage must
be ensured. This water coverage must be maintained until the system is put into op-
eration. A new start-up procedure (see above) is required.
To avoid aging of membranes, the period between installation and trial run should be
as short as possible. Water coverage of diffusers is required during this time.

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 Operation

3. OPERATION

Water temperature must be between 5° and 35° C. Higher temperatures are possible
but please consult your HAMANN AG representative in this case for additional infor-
mation.

The diffusers should be operated once a week for about 30 minutes minimum.
This way biological and chemical precipitations can be kept away from the
pores sufficiently („stretching“).

3.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING AIR SUPPLY

• Oil, dust and solvent free air quality as well as air filtration is required. The intake
air must correspond to the requirements laid out in TA („Technische Arbeitsan-
weisungen“).
• Dust filters for environmental dust are to be designed for a “by count efficiency”
of at least 81% in accordance with EN 779 (BS 6540, Ashrae 52-76) filter grade
F7 or higher.
• The air temperature at diffuser entry may not exceed 80° C.

Adjusted air flow rate must not be increased without consulting HAMANN AG!

3.2 DOWNTIME AFTER OPERATION

After pumping out tank, take care that deposits and sludge do not begin to dry on the
membrane tubes. The diffusers should not be placed in the sun. Dried mineral de-
posits stick to the membrane, so that cleaning might become impossible.
In case that the tank is drained for a longer time, the diffusers have to be covered
with water (see 2.2 "Downtime until start of operation" on page 8). Further see 5.
"Maintenance and cleaning of membrane tube diffusers" on page 11.

4. ASSEMBLY / CHANGE OF MEMBRANE TUBES

Further hints in other sections must also be observed when assembling or

changing membrane tubes!
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4.1 PREPARATION / CLEANING

The polypropylene support pipes have to be cleaned and dried carefully after remov-
ing the old membranes and before starting to assemble the new membranes. Mem-
branes can not be assembled onto wet support pipes because they will adhere!
Do not reuse damaged support pipes.
The entire aeration system has to be checked for dirt inside piping or racks. All im-
purities, even dust and sand, have to be taken (washed or blown) out of the piping
completely.
Depending on the type of aeration system and local conditions, it could be useful to
let air flow through the system during the works. This might avoid sludge to enter the
open racks / pipes or air headers.

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 Assembly / Change of membrane tubes

It is recommended that the diffusers are taken out of the tank and conduct the re-
placement at an appropriate work place.

4.2 ASSEMBLY OF MEMBRANE TUBE

• Dry the support pipe of the diffuser. Membranes can not be assembled onto wet
support pipes because they will adhere!
• Push membrane onto the support pipe (away from your body). Avoid using too
much force when assembling the membrane tube.
• In case of difficulties, use “support air” by carefully inserting the blowpipe of a
compressor between sleeve and support pipe.

Never use any lubricant! Damages will occur.

ATTENTION, IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELEVANT FOR FUNCTION AND GUARAN-

TEE:

The centre line of the non perforated area of the membrane has to be adjusted ex-
actly on top of the ridge. Membranes do have a blue line in the mid of the non perfo-
rated area. This blue line has to be positioned exactly on top of the ridge.

Center line of the non perforated

area of the membrane positioned ex-
actly in 12 and 6 o’clock position

4.3 ASSEMBLY OF CLAMPS

After the membrane tube is assembled and adjusted on the support pipe, the clamps
must be installed on both ends of the membrane.
Use only clamps from original manufacturer.
Fasten the clamps only with special pincer tool provided.

Attention: Clamps have to be closed in a way that there is an opening of 2.7±0.2

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mm (see sketch). This way a tight and close fit is ensured.

Closure-up to
closure of clamp 2,7 ± 0,2 mm
on the top

Closed clamps point exactly to the top (12 o‘clock position).

The clamps should be covered by folding up the excess length of the membranes.

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 Maintenance and cleaning of membrane tube diffusers

4.4 START UP AFTER CHANGE OF MEMBRANE TUBES

The membrane tube diffusers are ready for getting reinstalled now.
• Gaskets of the diffuser have to be changed before the diffuser with the new
membrane is assembled again.
• Please observe all hints in section 2. "Assembly of diffusers" on page 6.
• For testing proper function of the system and checking for leakages a new bub-
ble pattern test and test run / start-up procedure (see 2.1 "Test Run" on page 8)
is required.

5. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF MEMBRANE TUBE DIFFUSERS

Membrane tube diffusers operate reliable and do not ask for intensive maintenance.
Still regular control and maintenance is strongly recommended.
Deposits on the diffuser are usually not harmful to the membrane but might affect the
pressure loss and bubble pattern and have a negative impact on the membrane per-
foration. Biological films are known to reduce the life time on rubber membranes.
Wastewater contains various components which to a certain extend do settle on the
membrane. Some are mentioned below:
• carbonate (water hardness)
• iron- and aluminium salts (precipitants)
• biological cover/films
• polymers (sludge conditioning)

5.1 LIFETIME
Membranes are suitable for use in usual shipboard waste water quality.
The lifetime of a diffuser is mainly depending on the actual waste water conditions.
Therefore the suitability and quality of the chosen membrane material is important.
Please discuss the given situation with the HAMANN AG representative to make a
sustainable choice.
This means the amount of technical wastewater may not exceed 20% of the total
wastewater flow. In case of questions please contact your HAMANN AG representa-
tive.
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In order to maintain an economic operation and a satisfactory life cycle follow the in-
structions in this document.

5.2 PERFORMANCE CONTROL

The best indication for layers and crusts on the membrane is the pressure loss be-
cause the opening pressure of membranes will increase in case of layers and crusts.
This will result and can be indicated by unbalanced and rough bubbles and worse
oxygen input. Normally this is caused by a less amount of proper working sprocket
holes.
Increased aging of membranes may happen at areas with layers and crusts. This will
result in irreversible damages.

Layers and crusts have to be removed in regular intervals and membrane ma-
terial must be appropriate.

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 Maintenance and cleaning of membrane tube diffusers

Monitor the development of your air supply pressure or the air flow rate. Define
a project-specific critical value. Cleaning/maintenance should be initiated
when this value is reached.

5.3 CLEANING

5.3.1 FLUSHING WITH AIR

First measure should be the flushing with air. This should be done if possible pre-
emptively on a daily basis.

5.3.2 HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER, MECHANICAL CLEANING

The diffusers membrane can be cleaned with water and a high pressure cleaner. The
distance between the membrane and nozzle of the high pressure cleaner should be
at least 0.5 meters.
Alternatively a soft brush can be used to clean the membranes.

Mechanical or chemical impact can cause serious damage of the membranes,

handle the diffusers and the cleaning equipment with care! The membrane
may not be damaged, folded or wrenched while cleaning the diffuser.
Do not use any detergents, solvents, alcohol or acids for cleaning without hav-
ing discussed the case with your HAMANN AG representative.

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