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PROCESS
DESIGN CALCULATION

FOR
MARSA ALAM DESALINATION PLANT
(2 X 1000 M3/DAY + 2 X 500 M3/D PLANT)
FOR
EMAK FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES S.A.E

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DESIGN CALCULATION
FOR 2 X 1000 M3/DAY PLANT
DESIGN BASIC DATA
= 1000 m3/day (2 Nos. of RO trains)
= 25 30C
= 30%

RO train capacity
Feed water temperature
RO recovery
Product

RO Feed =

1000 x 2
= __________ = 6666.6 m3/day
Recovery
0.30

___________

Total capacity of RO Plant

= 2000 m3/day

1. Media Filters
Quantity

= 5 (4 Duty/1 standby)
Product

RO Feed flow rate/train =

___________

1000
=

______

Recovery

= 3333.33 m3/day

(each stream)

0.30
= 138.8 m3/hr

By using 2 filters in duty for each stream

138.8
Service flow rate per filter

_______

= 69.4 m3/day

2
From Water Treatment Hand Book Vol. 2 [Degremont] Page 768
Filtration rate:
4-20 m3/m2.hr
= 12 m3/m2.hr

Filtration rate

Filter dia

4 x Flowrate (m 3 / hr )
x Filtration rate

4 x 69.4
2.7m
x 12

Use Filter of 2.8 m Diameter

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Select Media Filters at 2.8 m dia each.

From Water Treatment Hand Book Vol. 2 [Degremont] Page 766
Backwash rate:
25-35 m3/m2.hr
Backwash rate
Backwash time

= 30 m3/m2.hr
= 10 - 15 minutes

Required water for Backwash= (Filter cross-section area) x Backwash rate

= ( _______ ) (2.8)2 x 30
4
= 184.7 m3/hr
Max. Daily water required for Backwash =

184.7 x 15 x 3
_______________
= 230.8 = 231 m3
60

The Backwash water to be supplied by filter feed pumps for a period of 16 hours minimum.
231
Additional capacity to be provided by filter feed pumps =

_______

= 7.21 m3/hr, Say 7.2 m3/hr

16 x 2
Additional filter capacity =

Check for filter loading

7.2 x 2
= 3.6 m3/hr
4

_________

69.4 3.6
11.86 12, which is acceptable

2

2.8
4

2. Backwash Pumps
Quantity

= 2 (2 duty)

From above, required water for Backwash = 184.7 m3/hr

Selected pumps(2 duty) at 93 m3/hr @ 15 m TDH are adequate
3. Filter Feed Pumps
Quantity = 3 (2 duty / 1 standby)
1st Pass RO Feed
Water for Backwash
Total feed water required

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= 138.8 m3/hr (each stream)

= 7.21 m3/hr from each stream
= 138.8 + 7.21 = 146 m3/hr

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Head loss through media filters (max)=

Head loss through cartridge filters =
Head loss through piping and fitting =
High pressure pump NPS HR
=

0.7 Bar= 7.0 m

0.7 Bar= 7.0 m
5m
22 m

Min. required pump delivery head

= 7.0 + 7.0 + 5 + 22 = 43 M

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Selected Filter Feed Pumps at 146 m3/hr @ 43 m TDH is more than adequate.
4. Prechlorination Dosing Set
(2 duty/2 standby) flow proportional pump
Chemical reaction = Ca (OCI)2 + 2 H2O Ca(OH)2 + 2 HOCl
1 ppm NaOCl 0.7 ppm HOCl
Feed flow rate
Chlorine dosage

= 146 m3/hr (each stream)

= 2 ppm (from Engineering practice)

Available Chemical concentration= 65% Ca(OCl2)

Solution Density
= 1.10 kg/l of 10% Ca(OCI)2
Dosage (mg/l) x Flow rate (m3/hr)
Daily chemical consumption

_________________________________________

Concentration x 1000
2 x 146 x 24
=

___________________

= 10.8 kg/d

of 65% Ca(OCl2)

0.65 x 1000
10.8
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 98.2 LPD = 4.1 LPH

1.10 x 0.1
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 6.94 LPH (2 duty / 2 standby)

= 200 Liters
= 1 day (2 pumps running)

In addition, we shall use one common preparation tank for both plants the 2 x 500 m3/d and the 2 x
1000 m3/d size shall be 200 liters where is the mixer will be installed.

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5. Coagulant Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby) flow proportional pump
Note
Dosage
= 0.5 - 1 ppm [From Engineering practice]
Chemical concentration
= 10% solution
Density
= 1.0 kg/l
1 x 146 x 24
Daily consumption

___________________

= 3.5 kg/day

of 100% P.E.

1000
3.5
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 35 LPD = 1.4 LPH

0.1
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 3.75 LPH (2 duty / 2 standby)

= 200 Liters
= 2.8 day (2 pumps running)

In addition, we shall use one common preparation tank for both plants the 2 x 500 m3/d and the 2 x
1000 m3/d size shall be 200 liters where is the mixer will be installed.
6. Dechlorination Dosing Set
(2 duty/ 2 standby) flow proportional pump
Chemical reaction = NaHSO3 + HOCl NaCl + H2SO4
From equation
= 1 ppm of HOCl needs 1.98 of Sodium Bi-sulphite
Dosage (Max.)
Solution concentration
Solution Density

= 4-6 ppm
= 15% Available chemical concentrations 95% NaHSO3 solution
= 1.10 kg/l

Daily consumption

6 x 138.8 x 24
_______________________

= 21.04 kg/day

of 95% SBS

1000 x 0.95
21
Daily Dosage

_______________________

= 127.5 LPD = 5.31 LPH

1.10 x 0.15
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 9.5 LPH (1 duty/1standby)

= 300 Liters
= 1.0 day

In addition, we shall use one common preparation tank for both plants the 2 x 500 m3/d and the 2 x
1000 m3/d size shall be 300 liters where is the mixer will be installed.
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7. Antiscalent (M-50A)Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby) flow proportional pump
Dosage
Chemical concentration
Density
Solution concentration

=
=
=
=

2-3 ppm (From Engineering practice)

100% solution = 1000 gm/l
1.0 kg/l
20%
3 x 138.8 x 24

Daily consumption

___________________

= 10 kg/day

of 100% chemical

1000
10
Daily Dosage

____________________

= 50 LPD = 2.08 LPH

1.0 x 0.2
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 3.75 LPH
= 200 Liters
= 2 days

8. Acid Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby) pH proportional pump
Dosage
Chemical density

= 35 ppm
(From RO Projection)
= 1840 kg/m3 (98% concentration H2SO4)
= 1.84 kg/l
35 x 138.8 x 24

Daily consumption =

_______________________

= 119 kg/d of 98% H2SO4

1000 x 0.98
119
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 64.8 LPD = 2.7 LPH

1.84
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

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= 6.94 LPH (2 duty/ 2 standby)

= 200 Liters
= 1.5 days

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9. Post Chlorination
(2 Duty/2 Standby) Dosing Pumps
Dosage
Chemical concentration
Solution concentration
Product flow
Density

=
=
=
=
=

1.0-1.5 ppm
65% Ca (OCL)2
10%
2000 m3/day
1.1 kg/l

Daily consumption

______________

Daily Dosage

_______________

1.5 x 2000
= 2.31 kg/d of 65% solution Ca (OCL)2
0.65 x 1000
2.31
= 21 LPD = 0.875 LPH

1.1 x 0.1
Selected pump capacity
= 1.89 LPH (2 duty/2 standby)
Selected Tank capacity
= 200 liters
Tank capacity
= 4.5 days
In addition, we shall use one common preparation tank for both plants the 2 x 500 m3/d and the 2 x
1000 m3/d size shall be 200 liters where is the mixer will be installed
10. Lime Dosing
The RO feed pH is reduced to a value around 6.9 to get 25 mg/l free CO2. Value of pH will be
confirmed when actual water analysis is obtained.
Chemical reaction
= Ca(OH)2 + 2CO2 2HCO3 + Ca++
To neutralize CO2 in permeate water and raise pH between 7.0-7.2 ,about 20ppm of lime is to be
added .
3000 x 20
Daily consumption

65 kg/d of 93% Ca(OH)2

1000 x 0.93

______________

_______________________

65
Daily Dosage
Pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Lime Preparation System

= 1230 LPD = 54 LPH

0.05 x 1.06
= 100 LPH (1 duty/1 standby)
= 200 liters
= 100 kg/d

Note: Above chemicals quantities are based on the theoretical basis, however, actual chemical
consumption will be decided during actual commissioning trials.

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11. Common Air Scouring Blower

Quantity
= 2 (1 duty / 1 standby)
From Water Treatment Hand Book Vol. 2 [Degremont] Page 768
Air for Filter = up to 55 m3/m2.hr
Air required = 40 x Media Filter cross section area

= ( _______ ) (2.8)2 x 40
4
= 246 m3/hr
Selected Air Blowers @ 246 m3/hr @ 0.55 Bar
12. RO Cartridge Filter
2 duty filter per RO stream (1000 m3/d) and one spare, total of 5 pcs.
Quantity
= 2 (duty)
Service flow rate
= 140 m3/hr each stream= 70 m3/hr per cartridge fitler
18.35 x Feed Flow Rate (M3/day)
Nc = No. of Cartridges =

_________________________________________

qC (GPM) x 100
From Vessel Filtri per Fluidi Manual, Enclosures:
qC (Flow per cartridge) = 5 GPM for 10 long cartridge
18.35 x 70 x 24
Nc =

______________________

= 61.2

5 x 100
Selected cartridge filter with 66 cartridge 10 inches long each is adequate.
13. H.P. Pumps
Quantity
= 2 (duty)
Service flow rate
= 140 m3/hr
From RO Projection at 25C
Brine pressure
= 68 Bar
Total differential pressure = 2 Bar
Feed pressure
= 2 + 68 = 70 Bar
By using Pelton Wheel and from manufacturers data:
Selected HPP @ 140 m3/hr @ 70 bar

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14. Flushing Pumps

Quantity
From Manufacturers Data:Water required for flushing
Required Head
No. of vessel
Water required for flushing

= 2 (1 duty / 1 standby)
=
=
=
=

8 m3/hr for each vessel as per Membrane Manufacturer

40 m
13 + 2 spare
15 = 120 m3/hr

Selected flushing pumps @ 120 m3/hr @ 40 m TDH is adequate

15. Cleaning Pump
Quantity
= 1 (1 duty)
From Manufacturers Data
Water required for cleaning = 5.5 m3/hr for each vessel
Cleaning for 15 vessel together
Water required for cleaning = 15 x 5.5 = 82.8 m3/hr
Selected cleaning pump @ 82.5 m3/hr @ 40 m TDH is adequate.
16. Cleaning System Cartridge Filter
Water flow rate
qC

= 82.5 m3/hr
= 5 GPM for 10 inches long cartridges

No. of cartridge

18.35 x 82.5 x 24
= __________________ = 72.6
5 x 100

Selected 2 Nos. of cartridge filters each with 40 cartridge 10 inches long each or equivalent is
adequate.

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17. Cleaning Tank size

Required No. of vessels to be cleaned = 15 Vessel
Volume of each vessel
= 200 liters empty
Min. required tank volume
= 200 x 15 = 3500 liters
The first 20% of water to be drained.
3500
Tank capacity =

______

= 4375 liters = 4.375 m3

0.8
Select cleaning tank volume = 5 m3
5
Check for tank retention with respect to pump

___

x 60 = 3.64 minutes
82.5

Therefore, tank capacity is adequate.

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DESIGN CALCULATION
FOR 2 X 500 M3/DAY PLANT
DESIGN BASIC DATA
= 500 m3/day
= 25 30C
= 30-35%

RO train capacity
Feed water temperature
RO recovery
Product
RO Feed =

___________

(2 Nos. of RO trains)

500 x 2
=

__________

Recovery

= 3333.3 m3/day

0.30

Total capacity of RO Plant

= 1000 m3/day

1. Media Filters
Quantity

= 3 (2 Duty/1 Standby)
Product

1st Pass RO Feed flow rate

___________

500
=

Recovery

______

= 1666.66 m3/day

(each stream)

0.30
= 69.44 m3/hr

By using 1 filter in duty for each stream

Service flow rate per filter

= 69.44 m3/day

From Water Treatment Hand Book Vol. 2 [Degremont] Page 768

Filtration rate:
4-20 m3/m2.hr
= 12 m3/m2.hr

Filtration rate

Filter dia

4 x Flowrate (m 3 / hr )
x Filtration rate

4 x 69.4
2.7m
x 12

Use Filter of 2.8 m Diameter

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Select Media Filters at 2.8 m dia each.

From Water Treatment Hand Book Vol. 2 [Degremont] Page 766
Backwash rate:
25-35 m3/m2.hr
= 30 m3/m2.hr
= 10 - 15 minutes

Backwash rate
Backwash time

Required water for Backwash= (Filter cross-section area) x Backwash rate

= ( ______ ) (2.8)2 x 30
4
= 184.7 m3/hr
Max. Daily water required for Backwash =

184.7 x 15 x 3
_______________
= 138.5 m3
60

The Backwash water to be supplied by filter feed pumps for a period of 16 hours minimum.
138.5
Additional capacity to be provided by filter feed pumps =

_______

= 4.32 m3/hr, Say 4.3 m3/hr

16 x 2
4.3x 2
Additional filter capacity =

_________

= 4.3 m3/hr (to be checked)

2
Check for filter loading

69.4 4.3
11.9 12, which is acceptable

2

2.8
4

2. Backwash Pumps
Quantity

= 2 (2 duty)

From above, required water for Backwash = 184.7 m3/hr

Selected pumps (2 duty) at 93 m3/hr @ 15 m TDH are adequate
3. Filter Feed Pumps
Quantity = 3 (2 duty / 1 standby)
1st Pass RO Feed
Water for Backwash
Total feed water required

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= 69.44 m3/hr (each stream)

= 4.3 m3/hr from each stream
= 69.44+ 4.3 = 73.74 m3/hr = 74 m3/hr

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Head loss through media filters (max)=

Head loss through cartridge filters =
Head loss through piping and fitting =
High pressure pump suction head
=

0.7 Bar= 7.0 m

0.7 Bar= 7.0 m
5m
22 m

Min. required pump delivery head

= 7.0 + 7.0 + 5 + 22 = 43 M

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Selected Filter Feed Pumps at 74 m3/hr @ 43 m TDH is more than adequate.

4. Prechlorination Dosing Set
(2 duty/ 2 standby)
Chemical reaction = Ca(Ocl)2 + H2O Ca(OH)2 + 2 HOCl
1 ppm NaOCL 0.7 ppm HOCl
Feed flow rate
= 74 m3/hr (each stream)
Chlorine dosage
= 2 ppm (from Engineering practice)
Available Chemical concentration= 65% Ca(OCl)2
Solution concentration
= 10%
Density
= 1.1 kg/l
Dosage (mg/l) x Flow rate (m3/hr)
Daily chemical consumption

_________________________________________

Concentration x 1000
2 x 74 x 24
=

___________________

= 5.46 kg/d

of 65% Ca(OCl)2

0.65 x 1000
5.46
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 49.6 LPD = 2.0 LPH

1.1 x 0.10
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

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= 3.78 LPH (2 duty / 2 standby)

= 200 Liters
= 2.0 days

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5. Coagulant Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby)
Dosage
Chemical concentration
Density

= 0.5 - 1 ppm [From Engineering practice]

= 10% solution
= 1.0 kg/l

Daily consumption

1 x 74 x 24
___________________

= 1.766 kg/day

of 100% P.E.

1000
1.766
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 17.76 LPD = 0.74 LPH

0.1
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 3.78 LPH (2 duty / 2 standby)

= 100 Liters
= 2.5 day

6. Dechlorination Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby)
Chemical reaction = NaHSO3 + HOCl NaCl + H2SO4
From equation
= 1 ppm of HOCl needs 1.98 of Sodium Bi-sulphite
Dosage (Max.)
=
Chemical concentration
=
Available chemical concentration
Density
=

4-6 ppm
15% solution
= 95%
1.10 kg/l
6 x 69.44 x 24

Daily consumption

_______________________

= 10.52 kg/day of 95%SBS

1000 x 0.95
10.52
Daily Dosage

_______________________

= 63.75 LPD = 2.65 LPH

1.10 x 0.15
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

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= 6.9 LPH (2 duty/2 standby)

= 200 Liters
= 1.5 days

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7. Antiscalent M-50A-Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby)
Dosage
Chemical concentration
Density

= 2-3 ppm (From Engineering practice)

= 100% solution = 1000 gm/l
= 100 kg/l

Daily consumption

2 x 69.44 x 24
___________________

= 4.99 kg/day

of 100% chemical

1000 x 6.67
4.99
Daily Dosage

____________________

= 24.95 LPD = 1.04 LPH per stream

1.0 x 0.2
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

= 1.89 LPH (2 duty/2 standby)

= 100 Liters
= 2 days

8. Acid Dosing Set

(2 duty/ 2 standby) pH proportional pump
Dosage
Chemical density

= 35 ppm
= 1840 kg/m3
= 1.84 kg/l

(98% concentration)

35 x 69.44 x 24
Daily consumption =

_______________________

= 60 kg/d for both stream of 98% H2SO4

1000 x 0.98
60
Daily Dosage

_______________

= 33 LPD = 1.36 LPH

1.84
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Retention time

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= 3.785 LPH (2 duty/ 2 standby)

= 100 Liters (one per stream)
= 1.5 days

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9. Post Chlorination
(1 duty/1 standby)
Dosage
Chemical concentration
Solution concentration
Product flow
Density

=
=
=
=
=

1.0-1.5 ppm
65% Ca (OCl)2
10%
1000 m3/day
1.1 kg/hr

Daily consumption

______________

Daily Dosage

_______________

1.0 x 500
= 1.15 kg/d
0.65 x 1000

of 65% Ca (OCl)2

1.15
= 10.48 LPD = 0.43 LPH

1.1 x 0.1
Selected pump capacity
Selected Tank capacity
Tank capacity

= 1.87 LPH (2 duty/2 standby)

= 100 Litters
= 4.5 days

10. RO Cartridge Filter

2 duty filter for RO stream (500 m3/d) and one spare, total of 3 pcs.
Quantity
= 1 (duty/per stream)
Service flow rate
= 70 m3/hr each stream = 70 m3/hr per each filter
18.35 x Feed Flow Rate (M3/day)
Nc = No. of Cartridges =

_________________________________________

qC (GPM) x 100
From Vessel Filtri per Fluidi Manual, Enclosures:
qC (Flow per cartridge) = 5 GPM for 10 long cartridge
18.35 x 70 x 24
Nc =

______________________

= 61

50 x 100
Selected cartridge filter with 66 cartridge 10 inches long each is adequate.

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DESIGN
CALCULATION

DESIGN CALCULATION
A. Farouk

PROJECT
NAME

:
:

600004
MARSA ALAM SWRO

CHKD.

M.Kulkarni

DOC.NO.

M 31

APPD.

MH

SHEET

17

DATE:

14-02-01

OF

19

REV

11. H.P.Pumps
Quantity
= 2 (duty)
Service flow rate
= 70 m3/hr
From RO Projection at 25C
Brine pressure
= 68 Bar
Total differential pressure = 2 Bar
Feed pressure
= 68 + 2 = 70 Bar
By using Pelton Wheel and from manufacturers data:
Selected HPP @ 70 m3/hr @ 70 bar
12. Flushing Pumps
Quantity
From Manufacturers Data:Water required for flushing
Required Head
No. of vessel
Water required for flushing

= 2 (1 duty / 1 standby)
=
=
=
=

8 m3/hr for each vessel as per Membrane Manufacturer

40 m
7 + 1 spare
8 x 8 = 64 m3/hr

Selected flushing pumps @ 64 m3/hr @ 40 m TDH is adequate

13. Cleaning Pump
Quantity
= 1 (1 duty)
From Manufacturers Data
Water required for cleaning = 5.5 m3/hr for each vessel
Cleaning for 8 vessel together
Water required for cleaning = 8 x 5.5 = 44 m3/hr
Selected cleaning pump @ 44 m3/hr @ 40 m TDH is adequate.
14. Cleaning System Cartridge Filter
Water flow rate
qC

= 44 m3/hr
= 16 - 25 GPM for 40 inches long cartridges

No. of cartridge

18.35 x 44 x 24
= __________________ = 38
100 x 5

Selected cartridge filter with 40 cartridge 10 inches long each or equivalent is adequate.

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SUBJECT
BY

DESIGN
CALCULATION

DESIGN CALCULATION
A. Farouk

PROJECT
NAME

:
:

600004
MARSA ALAM SWRO

CHKD.

M.Kulkarni

DOC.NO.

M 31

APPD.

MH

SHEET

18

DATE:

14-02-01

OF

19

REV

15. Cleaning Tank size

Required No. of vessels to be cleaned = 8 Vessel
Volume of each vessel
= 200 liters empty
Min. required tank volume
= 200 x 8
= 1600 liters
The first 20% of water to be drained.
1600
Tank capacity =

______

= 2000 liters = 2000 m3

0.8
Select cleaning tank volume 2 m3
5
Check for tank retention with respect to pump

___

x 60 = 6.82 minutes

44
Therefore, tank capacity is adequate of one common tank for both plants of 5 m3 per day.
16. Water Tanks Capacities
16. A) Raw Water Tank
Daily flow rate

=
=
Retention time
=
Tank capacities required =
Tank capacity
=

10560 m3
440 m3/hr
1.5 hours
440 x 1.5 = 660 m3
740 m3

16. B) Backwash Tank

Maximum Daily water required for Backwash

= (231 (SHT3) + 138.5(SHT12) = 369.5m3

Minimum Daily water required for Backwash

10 x 230 x 9
_______________
= 345 m3
60

Tank capacity = 400 m3

16. C) Brine water Tank
Reject water
= 294 m3/hr
Backwash water
= 185 m3/hr
Tank capacity
= 150 m3, as per project specification
** Retention time ~ 18 minutes

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SUBJECT
BY

DESIGN
CALCULATION

:
:

DESIGN CALCULATION
A. Farouk

PROJECT
NAME

:
:

600004
MARSA ALAM SWRO

CHKD.

M.Kulkarni

DOC.NO.

M 31

APPD.

MH

SHEET

19

DATE:

14-02-01

OF

19

REV

16. D) Product Water Tank

Daily Product water
Tank capacity

= 3000 m3/hr

= 6000 m3 as per project specifications

16. E) Flushing Tank

a. Flushing water volume for 500 m3/day RO train considering 5 minutes operation time, and
pump capacity of 64 m3/hr = 64 x 5 = 5.33 m3
60
b. Flushing water volume for 1000 m3/day RO train considering 5 minutes operation time, and
pump capacity of 128 m3/hr = 128 x 5 = 10.66 m3
60
c. Water required for product pumps operation with 30 minutes surge volume = 60 m3
d. Total required effective volume (5.33 x 2) + (10.66 x 2) + 60 = 91.98 m3
Therefore tank capacity of 150 m3 is adequate.
16. F) Acid Storage Tank
Capacity
= 1 month
Daily acid consumption

= for 2 x 500 m3/d = 238 kg/day

For 2 x 1000 m3/d= 119.04 kg/day
Daily total acid consumption = 357 kg/day
Daily total acid consumption = 194 liter/day
Required capacity =194 x 30=5280 Liters=5.82 m3
Required Acid Tank capacity = 6 m3
Day tank capacity for the 2 x 1000 m3/d is 200 liters and the2 x 500 m3/d is 100 liters
Total capacity is 300 liters
Assume 15 minutes filling time
Acid Transfer pump capacity =300 /0.25=1.2m3/hr
Acid Transfer pump capacity is 1.2m3/hr @ 5 meter head (1 duty/1 standby)
Assume 30 minutes filling time for the main Acid bulk tank 6000 liters
Acid Filling pump capacity = 6000/0.50=12 m3/hr
Acid Filling pump capacity is 12m3/hr @ 15 meter head (1 duty/1 standby)

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