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KEE design upgrade solution for Anglian Water using NuDisc® Technology

“ I had not personally worked with KEE before and I was impressed with their ingenuity and their unwavering commitment to deliver the upgrade at Brinkley on time and to a high standard. It is refreshing to work with a company that do not have a ‘fit and forget mentality’ and have a genuine passion for the service they give their customers. If ever I need some expert advice or another Waste Treatment Plant, I will not hesitate to contact KEE. ”  Gavin Pipe Anglian Water.

Background

KEE have been working with Anglian Water for over 30 years and were commissioned to design and install the original B16 Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) at their Brinkley site back in 1983. Following mechanical failures well past the 30 year manufactured design life of the plant, Anglian Water knew 3 years on, that the site was in need of re-furbishing. Therefore they installed a temporary SAF Treatment Plant to be set up on site to treat the waste whilst they sourced and installed a replacement RBC.

Unfortunately the temporary SAF Plant kept ‘tripping out’ and proved unable to treat the effluent to the correct consent levels so Anglian Water had no option but to have the effluent removed from site manually using tankers.

The Challenge

At this point Gavin Pipe, Project Engineer for Anglian Water at Brinkley contacted KEE to arrange a site survey and quote for a new RBC replacement. Upon arriving on site, KEE noticed that Magnasol was being used to neutralise ammonia from the B16 discharge in order to achieve the required environmental consent levels. It was therefore clear that the old plant was not achieving today’s environmental standards without chemical intervention.



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The Solution

KEE recommended upgrading the old RBC with KEE’s latest NuDisc® Design Technology.  The proposed refurbishment included the following benefits:

  • NuDisc® technology delivering substrate and flow balancing
  • 20 years extended life of the plant for a third of the cost of a new plant
  • Elimination of chemical dosing resulting in a cost saving of £3,800 p.a
  • Reduction in the need for de-sludging and tankering from site, therefore minimising tankering costs, heavy traffic and noise through the residential estate
  • 3 day refurbishment installation program, providing huge savings in project management, human resource, and re-build costs when compared to a new installation
  • Chemical free solution, protecting the environment


Anglian Water, Brinkly

Anglian Water agreed to KEE’s proposal and the new RBC was installed on the 26th of September. The installation took the scheduled 3 days to complete and the Brinkley site is now back in full working order, benefiting from the very latest solutions in mechanical engineering and process technology.

For more information on KEE’s latest compact, self contained NuDisc® RBC, please call KEE Process on: 01296 634500 or visit the KEE Group website.

WHY CHOOSE KEE?


KEE was formed as a family run business back in 1955. Although the industry has changed significantly since then, KEE’s ‘family’ company culture continues to focus on ethical business values and an integrity and commitment to delivering high quality products and services to its customers.

KEE’s specialist knowledge and expertise is derived from over 60 years’ experience in the development, design, manufacture, installation, servicing, maintenance, refurbishment and operation of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.

Many of our customers today have been working with KEE for over 30 years which is a testament to the trust, loyalty and value our customers have in us as a supplier.

Operation, Service & Maintenance of Wastewater Equipment

  • KEE Engineers have decades of experience in maintaining of all types of sewage treatment equipment and pumping stations, providing peace of mind that your equipment is in safe hands.
  • KEE operate to the highest standards of practice. We are BSI ISO 9001 Quality Management accredited in the commissioning, servicing, maintaining and operating of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment systems. Our Service Technicians are DBS checked and British Water accredited.
  • KEE believes in creating the very best products to protect the environment. Our KEE designers undertake on-going research and development to continue delivering process and cost efficiencies using the very latest advancements in design technology. For example, this year we launched a new Tertiary Filter and UV light disinfection system for the KEE NuDisc-R® which offers superior wastewater quality discharge.
  • KEE Engineers only fit genuine KEE approved parts, selected for their quality, durability and value for money.
  • KEE’s annual ‘Maintenance Service’ includes a comprehensive 127 point checklist report, providing a full analysis of the electrical, mechanical and operational condition and performance of your plant.
  • KEE’s Service Managers and Engineers offer professional advice on looking after your plant, controlling maintenance costs and avoiding expensive damage to your equipment.
  • KEE design and undertake bespoke and standard plant refurbishments and upgrades, meeting the changing needs of our customers and the environment.

An ‘End-to-End’ Service Solution

KEE Services offer a range of maintenance, operation and breakdown services for all types of treatment plant and pumping equipment, from all manufacturers.

  • Annual Plant Electrical & Mechanical Service and Maintenance Assessment
  • Sewage and Wastewater Plant Management and Operation
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance
  • Nationwide 24hr Emergency Call-Out
  • Plant and Equipment Breakdown Repair
  • UKAS Accredited Laboratory Effluent & Water Sampling
  • Tankering and Jetting Advice, Scheduling and Operational ‘Supervision’ Service
  • New Plant Supply, Installation and Commissioning
  • Forecourt Services
  • KEE Approved Spares and Replacement Parts
  • Commercial and Domestic Sewage Systems
  • Grease Management via Dosing/Physical Removal
  • Domestic and Industrial Plant Hire and Rental

KEE know that professional maintenance will extend the life of your plant and minimise the risk of serious damage and breach of environmental consents.

Our nationwide team of directly employed regionally based KEE engineers are trusted by over 6,000 customers.

So . . .  whether you have a single, or multi-site operation across the UK, KEE can design and deliver a tailored service solution to meet your requirements and liaise with the Environment Agency on your behalf if required.

For more information, please call Julie or Natasha on
01296 634500 or email us at sales@keeservices.com

           

 

KEE Triton® UPGRADES EXISTING ACTIVATED SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT AERATION SYSTEM

The wastewater treatment plant at the village of Keith in Aberdeenshire treats municipal wastewater from the village and effluent from a famous branded Whisky Distillery nearby.

The overall process on site includes inlet works with a grit chamber and screen for municipal wastewater. After this preliminary treatment, the municipal wastewater stream is mixed with the Distillery effluent and is processed through the first-stage high-rate biofilter tower. The effluent from the biofilter tower is then processed through radial flow-scraped primary settlement tanks and the settled effluent is discharged into a two-stage activated sludge basin consisting of two tanks of 7.92m x 7.92m x 4.65m deep (water depth 3.65m). The mixed liquor from the activated sludge plant is discharged through to three radial flow-scraped final settlement tanks and the settled effluent is discharged to a watercourse. The settled sludge is returned (RAS) to the activated sludge basin with excess sent to sludge storage.  Finally, supernatant from the sludge storage tank is returned to the feed for the high rate filter tower.

The aeration system for the activated sludge basin consists of two surface-mounted aerators driven by a 20kW common-geared motor through a propshaft delivering approximately 30kg/hour of dissolved oxygen.

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EXISTING AERATION SYSTEM – ONLY ONE SURFACE AERATOR OPERATING

The total BOD load to the plant from municipal and industrial sources is 570 kg/day and approximately 285kg of this is reduced through the high rate biofilter and the remaining 285kg/day is required to be treated through the activated sludge plant. The aeration tank capacity is 230m3 each and is normally operated at MLSS concentration of approximately 2000mg/l. One of the surface aerators in the existing aeration system had failed and a temporary venturi aeration system was installed to assist in oxygen supply.

KEE were requested to visit the site, analyse the situation and evaluate the process requirements to make a proposal to upgrade the aeration system. The factors to be taken into account included the need to upgrade the aeration system whilst the plant continued to operate (without decommissioning the plant) and to ensure that the new aeration device produced less than 60dB noise. KEE evaluated the existing process parameters and concluded that the plant could be operated at a higher MLSS concentration of up to 4000 mg/l at a substrate loading rate of 0.15g BOD/g MLSS.  The estimated dissolved oxygen demand on this basis would be approximately 33kg/hour.

KEE proposed to install four 5.6kW dual mode Triton processors to provide complete mixing of both the aeration basins and to supply up to 40kg/hour of dissolved oxygen. The Triton dual mode processor is an efficient aeration device which provides total (horizontal and vertical) mixing of the whole basin. It can be mounted from a wall or a bridge or can be supported from floats. The Triton can mix up to a depth of 10m and therefore is also ideal for upgrading existing aeration systems for total replacement or supplemental aeration. The Triton uses a low-power regenerative blower for air supply and a direct-coupled electric motor to generate a plume of fine bubble aeration which is able to penetrate through to the bottom of the tank. This  air/water mixer provides a long retention period for air bubbles and the resulting high efficiency oxygen transfer into the mixed liquor. By EPA definition the Triton is a fine bubble aerator.

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KEE TRITON® AERATION IN OPERATION

The four Tritons were mounted from the side walls of the existing tanks and, once all the installation work was completed over two days, the electrical cabling was finalised. The blowers supplying air into the Triton were controlled through D.O. probes located in the aeration basin. Once all the electro mechanical work was complete the Tritons were switched on and the old aeration system switched off. The plant aeration system upgrade was achieved in less than one week’s time on site and without any downtime on the existing treatment process. There was no need to hire temporary plants to relieve activated sludge plant. Apart from large savings in capital and operating costs, the biggest benefit was that all the logistics and space problems associated with installing a temporary plant were avoided. The noise emitted by the new aeration system is much lower than specified and definitely lower than the previous system. The process performance of the plant has improved and the plant is able to meet its specified process objectives and has continued to do so for over twelve months.

For more information visit the KEE website.

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KEE SERVICES OFFER PLANNED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT BY ANY MANUFACTURER

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The maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment equipment is a specialised task and KEE Services Limited recognises this.

With its extensive experience of on-site servicing of all types of wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, its technicians have the knowledge necessary to protect its customers’ investment and the environment.

KEE Services Limited offers planned maintenance programmes ranging from an annual visit to full plant operation. Its aim is to respond to all of your urgent servicing and maintenance needs. The KEE Services Team of fully trained Technicians operates on both a local and regional basis to ensure a prompt and reliable service.

  • Emergency Services
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Breakdowns
  • Equipment Refurbishment
  • Plant Operation
  • Spares
  • Ancillary Products
  • Plant Hire

Committed to maintaining your environment

  • KEE Service Ltd offers Preventative Maintenance, Process Operation and Breakdown Services for all types of treatment plant and pumping equipment, from all manufacturers.
  • KEE Services Ltd supports its UK customers during out-of-hours emergencies by offering a 24-hour manned call out service.
  • KEE Technicians are trained in long-term servicing and look after over 8,000 installations in the UK. They have sound mechanical and electrical experience, combined with application knowledge, and can identify problems early.
  • Working on a local basis, KEE technicians give a prompt service and have a good understanding of the conditions and legislations in each area.
  • Service and maintenance contracts include routine visits to keep equipment from both KEE Process and other manufacturers in top condition and prolong its lifespan.
  • There is a range of contracts available or a package can be designed specifically.
  • If refurbishment or upgrading is necessary, KEE Services can advise on the alternatives.
  • Site assessment can be made and installations planned for new and existing sites.

For full information on KEE Technologies and Services visit the:
KEE Services Planned Maintenance site.

KEE Services Ltd – A BRITISH COMPANY OFFERING A COMPLETE NATIONWIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE ON A LOCAL BASIS

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  • Process Review and Assessment
  • Sewage and Wastewater Management and Operation
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance
  • 24hr Emergency Call-Out
  • Tankering and Jetting Operation
  • UKAS Accredited Laboratory Effluent Testing
  • Sewage and Drainage Asset Management
  • Plant and Equipment Repair and Refurbishment
  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Forecourt Services
  • Spares and Replacement Parts
  • Commercial and Domestic Sewage Systems
  • Grease Management
  • Plant Hire and Rental

KEE Services recognises that the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment equipment is a specialised task. With its extensive on-site servicing of all types of wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, its engineers have the knowledge necessary to protect customers’ investment and the environment.

KEE Services offers planned maintenance programmes, ranging from an annual visit to full plant operation. Its aim is to respond to all of your servicing and maintenance needs.

The KEE nationally-based Services Team of over 30 fully trained and certified British Water accredited engineers operates on both a local and regional basis to ensure a prompt and reliable service.

Management and Operation . . . a long-term commitment to you
All mechanical and electrical systems require regular maintenance to ensure a long, trouble-free and cost-effective operational life. Regular servicing can prevent the occurrence of costly problems.

  • KEE Services Ltd offers maintenance, operation and breakdown services for all types of treatment plant and pumping equipment, from all manufacturers.
  • KEE technicians are trained in long-term servicing and are currently maintaining over 8,000 installations within the UK.
  • Sound mechanical and electrical experience, combined with application knowledge, means they can identify problems early on and recommend the best solutions.

24hr Emergency Call-Out . . . a national company with local knowledge
KEE’s nationwide team of technicians operates on a local basis, so that wherever you are in the country, you can be assured of prompt service. Because they work in specific regions, KEE’s technicians have a good understanding of the conditions and legislations in your particular area.

A central call centre is staffed by people who are trained to understand the common problems you may experience and give you advice. From here, the nearest available technician can be contacted, thereby making the most of the extensive resources to solve your problems quickly.

Preventative Maintenance . . . a tailored approach
Focusing on your particular issues, KEE can help prevent potential problems, before they become costly or hazardous situations. From installation of the most appropriate equipment to routine inspections and maintenance, different clients have different needs. However, the aim is always the same – to provide you with competent support for the long-term management of wastewater.

Service, Maintenance and Operations
The KEE service package comprises a complete range of options, from servicing and repairs through to regular maintenance and full plant operation.

Site Assessment
KEE technicians can assess your site if it is not linked to mains drainage and can recommend the most appropriate and effective systems to suit the local ground conditions.

When considering the purchase of a new house, office or industrial unit, KEE can assess the local ground and offer options for the discharge of the wastewater.

Installations and Commissioning
KEE technicians can supervise the installation of your equipment, to make sure it is completed effectively. Correct installation will help avoid problems and unforeseen future costs.

Forecourt Services
From installation and commission of oil level and fuel tank alarms to servicing and routine operation checks, KEE has SPA trained technicians who can provide you with a complete service. They can also carry out routine checks on coalescer and closure devices on Class 1 and 2 separators.

Service and Maintenance Contracts
Routine visits will help keep your equipment in the best order and KEE has a range of contracts to choose from. As well as servicing its own systems, its technicians are trained to maintain those of other manufacturers, giving you a comprehensive service.

Refurbishment and Upgrades
As your needs change, KEE is on hand to offer advice on how to refurbish or upgrade existing equipment to meet those needs, from minor improvements to enhance the functioning of a plant, the addition of extra units, catering for expansion or to provide a higher quality of effluent.

Sludge Tankering and Jetting services
Residential or commercial, customers can save time and money by having KEE Services de-sludge and service your treatment plant.

Plant Hire and Rental
KEE offers one of the largest ranges of Process Equipment, Plant and Technologies for hire in the industry, available to the domestic, industrial and civil engineering markets

Grease Management

  • KEE Class 1 and Class 2 grease separator for physical solids and grease removal.
  • KEE Bio-Guard – for Biological Solution to Fat, Oil and Grease.

Total Management
KEE can offer a bespoke service package, tailored to individual requirements. Its total support means that you can expect peace of mind, knowing that it is working to protect your equipment and your environment.   Whether a single or multi-site operation anywhere in the UK, KEE can design a package to best suit your requirements, including routine inspections, maintenance, operation, emergency call-out services and supply of spares.

For full details of KEE Services visit their website.