So if you are a new students in Tube Floc team, here are some basics that you need to know.
Checklist for the setup
- Make sure all connection is tight.
- Make sure that there is no clogging in the floc and pump tubes
- Check the tube size (both pump and floc) and the pump panel setup
- The data connectors are easily unplugged, so check them out!
|
Amount of water |
Amount stock added |
Stock concentration |
|
Liter |
gram |
g/L |
Clay |
11 |
22.2 |
2.02 |
Alum |
11 |
16.5 |
1.5 |
Humic acid |
|
0.375 |
3.5 mg/L |
Process Controller
Troubleshooting
What to do if you don't see any flocs forming in the settling tube?
*Always check tube connections and make sure there is no clogging in the connections.
*Check the stock solutions. Make sure that there is no sedimentation occurring in clay and alum stock solutions.
*Check the influent turbidimeter. If it displays lower turbidity, then check the clay and alum stock solutions. Check if the flow coming out of the pumps. Check clay/alum flowrates with timer and graduated cylinder. Change in the process controller so that it will give correct value of clay/alum.
*Check bubbles in the floc and settling tubes, especially at the influent of the settling tube. Flocs could get trapped in the bubbles.