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Aeration Tank<br />

Aeration System<br />

Diffused air<br />

Mechanical<br />

Clarifier<br />

Trash Trap<br />

Controls<br />

Sludge Wasting<br />

Analytical<br />

TABLE 6-15<br />

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE FOR ONSITE<br />

EXTENDED AERATION PACKAGE PLANTSa<br />

Suggested Maintenance<br />

Check for foaming <strong>and</strong> uneven air distribution.<br />

Check air filters, seals, oil level, back pressure;<br />

perform manufacturer's required maintenance.<br />

Check for vibration <strong>and</strong> overheating; check oil<br />

level, seals; perform manufacturer's required<br />

maintenance.<br />

Check for floating scum; check effluent appearance;<br />

clean weirs; hose down sidewalls <strong>and</strong> appurtenance;<br />

check sludge return flow rate <strong>and</strong> adjust time<br />

sequence if required; locate sludge blanket;<br />

service mechanical equipment as required by<br />

manufacturer.<br />

Check for accumualted solids; hose down sidewalls.<br />

Check out functions of all controls <strong>and</strong> alarms;<br />

check electrical control box.<br />

Pump waste solids as required.<br />

Measure aeration tank grab sample for DO, MLSS, pH,<br />

settleability, temperature; measure final effluent<br />

composite sample for BOD, SS, pH (N <strong>and</strong> P if<br />

required).<br />

a Maintenance activities should be performed about once per month.<br />

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