Pilot Plant Troubleshooting and Maintenance
This section includes some minor issues the team has come across, as well as instructions on keeping the plant running.
Note that there is always at least one operator at the treatment plant during regular hours. The operators are generally willing (and usually able) to help solve problems, so don't hesitate to ask if they're free to help out.
Start-up
For problems related to starting up the plant or adjusting alum dosing, see the Start-up page.
Equipment
For problems with faulty parts or other equipment (such as pumps), see the Equipment page.
Turbidity and Flocs
For problems related to unusual turbidity or floc formation, see the Turbidity and Flocs page.
Turbidimeters
Sedimentation Tank
For information on cleaning the sedimentation tanks and using floc blankets, see the Sedimentation Tanks Maintenance and Tips page.
Tube Flocculator
For information on getting air out of the tube flocculator and getting it started see Tube Flocculator Troubleshooting.