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Transfer Pumps
• Check motor coupling; tighten if necessary.
• Check operating amps of transfer pump motor.
• Inspect shaft seal for leakage.
2.2.2.5 Vacuum Blower
• Inspect and clean the vacuum blower inline particle filter; replace when pressure drop reaches 10 to
15 inches water column above the initial pressure drop.
• Inspect and clean the vacuum blower dilution air filter; replace when pressure drop reaches 10 to 15
inches of water column above the initial pressure drop.
• Determine if the vacuum blower needs an oil change or lubrication based on the run time of the
motor.
2.2.3 Periodic Operation and Maintenance
Periodic operation and maintenance that will be put forth by WSP Engineering to correspond with
manufacturer requirements are described below.
2.2.3.1 General System Maintenance
• Remove dirt and grease from air compressor exterior.
• Remove dirt and grease from vacuum blower exterior.
• Inspect and clean compressor motor TEFC air ventilation slots to prevent clogging and starving the
motor of cooling air.
• Inspect the vacuum blower and clean the compartment vent guards, dampers, motors, and propellers
as necessary to prevent decreased airflow and overheating motor.
• Inspect fan blades and bolts for tightness (including exhaust silencer).
2.2.3.2 Periodic Carbon Maintenance
Aqueous carbon vessels are monitored for breakthrough by a combination of water samples collected
before, between, and after the vessels, and by monitoring water pressure on the vessels. When carbon
change-out is necessary, the spent GAC in the vessels will be removed by a vacuum truck or similar
means and containerized in 55-gallon United States Department of Transportation-approved drums for
proper disposal. It is anticipated that each carbon vessel will require two drums to handle the spent
carbon, and it is anticipated that if both vessels are changed simultaneously, four drums of material will
be generated. The carbon vessels will be refilled with a suitable reactivated GAC fill material. The
specifications of the fill material will be reactivated GAC material, but may change if sampling results
indicate a different material is necessary.
Vapor carbon vessels will be changed in a similar manner when it is necessary. The vapor carbon
vessels will be refilled with virgin carbon material to match original fill material, unless system
performance indicates that reactivated GAC is sufficient. It is anticipated that each vapor carbon vessel
will require five drums to accommodate the waste material.
All waste generated from carbon change-out activities will be disposed of according to local, state, and
federal hazardous waste disposal requirements through the EPT facility.
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