A. Design Basis

Operating hours: 20 hours/day. Design hourly flow = Qd / 20 = 20,000 / 20 = 1,000 L/hr.
ParameterValue / Assumption
Design daily flow (Qd)20,000 L/day (20 KLD)
Operating hours20 hours/day
Design hourly flow (Qh)1,000 L/hour
Influent pH6.5 – 7.5
Influent BOD (design)300 mg/L
Influent COD900 mg/L
Influent TSS150 mg/L
Oil & Grease50 mg/L
Target effluentBOD < 30 mg/L, TSS < 30 mg/L (after polishing)

B. Tank & Unit Sizing (20 h operation)

Hourly flow = 1,000 L/h. Volumes rounded to practical sizes.

UnitHRT / NoteVolume (L)Volume (m³)
Equalization Tank6 hours1,000 × 6 = 6,0006.0
Grit / O&G Chamber0.5–1 hour~1,0001.0
Aeration Tank (ASP)6 hours (MLSS 2000–3500 mg/L)1,000 × 6 = 6,0006.0
Secondary Clarifier2 hours1,000 × 2 = 2,0002.0
Clarified Water Tank (Buffer)Buffer / PSF feed~6000.6
Polishing Filters (PSF + ACF)Pressure vessels (sizes per flow)
Final Treated Water TankReuse buffer~1,0001.0
Sludge holding / thickenerintermediate~1,0001.0
Total (approx)~17,600 L~17.6 m³

Tip: combine EQ + primary in one tank where space limited; use FRP/GRP modular tanks for rooftop installs.

C. Process Flow Diagram (with Sludge Return)

Collection Tank
⬇️
Aeration Tank (Diffused Air System)
⬇️
Secondary Settling Tank (Clarifier)
Sludge Return (RAS) → back to Aeration Tank
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Clarified Water Tank (Buffer)
⬇️
Pressure Sand Filter (PSF)
⬇️
Activated Carbon Filter (ACF)
⬇️
Hypo Dosing (Chlorination) / UV
⬇️
Final Treated Water Tank (Reuse / Discharge)

Excess sludge → Sludge holding → Filter press / Drying bed → Disposal as per norms.

D. Raw & Treated Sewage Characteristics (Design)

Raw SewageDesign Value
pH6.5 – 7.5
BOD~300 mg/L
COD~900 mg/L
TSS~150 mg/L
Oil & Grease~50 mg/L
Treated SewageExpected Value
pH6.5 – 7.5
BOD< 30 mg/L
COD< 100 mg/L (site dependent)
TSS< 30 mg/L
Oil & Grease< 5 mg/L

E. Equipment & Turnkey Scope

  • Bar screen, grit & O&G chamber
  • Equalization tank with mixer
  • Aeration tank with fine bubble diffusers + blower (approx 20–30 m³/hr recommended)
  • Secondary clarifier with RAS & waste sludge pump
  • Clarified water buffer, PSF, ACF & disinfection
  • Sludge holding, filter press/drying bed
  • PLC panel, sensors (DO, levels), alarms
  • Commissioning, operator training & AMC options

Operation Notes

  • Maintain DO 2.0–3.5 mg/L in aeration
  • Weekly MLSS & SVI checks; adjust wasting
  • Replace/clean PSF media & ACF as per pressure loss