Method Statement For FRP Tank Panel Replacement

METHOD STATEMENT FOR REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT WORKS FOR THE FRP TYPE PANELLED
BACKWASH HOLDING TANK
This method statement is in reference to the repairs and/or replacement works requirements to the FRP Type Panelled Backwash Holding
Tanks. This Backwash Holding Tank is provided for systems that have recirculation water systems and that uses a pressurised media filter that
requires to be backwashed, when the said filter is dirty. This backwash water is finally discharged to the sewer lines within the development
As the rate of backwash varies between the installed systems flowrates and filter sizes, PUB requires that the rate of discharge to the sewer be
regulated to a maximum that the sewer line is designed to cater for.
As such, this Backwash Holding Tank, acts as a break tank between the filter backwash water collection and the eventual point of sewer
discharge, to ensure the flowrate at time of the backwash can be catered by the sewer line, and does not cause any backflow or overflow in
the sewer system
During the backwash cycle, the backwash water from the filter is collected within the allocated backwash holding tank. And during this
backwash cycle, the drain valve from the backwash holding tank is open and the flow regulated to ensure there is no aggressive or too fast a
discharge to the sewer line and at the same time, the backwash holding tank does not overflow during the backwash water collection mode
The filter backwash cycle is normally operated for between 3 minutes to 5 minutes, dependant on the amount of dirt that has been collected
inside the filter (read through the differential pressure gauge).
As such, the backwash holding tank will not hold water as storage, and will drain out within 15 to 30 minutes, upon the completion of a certain
backwash cycle.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
As in similar FRP or Panel Type Water Tanks, a visual inspection is carried out each time the FM Operators personnel visit the
respective pump room for their routine maintenance. If there is any sign of wetness around the tank panels or on the floor
below, where the tank is located, these maybe signs that the tank maybe leaking. The leak may be caused by:
I – A cracked panel
Ii – Loosened bolt/nut
Iii – Aged or brittle gasket
Iv – Completely ruptured panel
Once the source of the leak is identified appropriate actions like tightening of the bolt/nuts, externally shall be attempted first.
If this does not arrest the leak, then the tank shall be dried out ( the backwash holding tank is usually empty), and personnel
will enter into the tank and use a torch light to shine onto the internal panels and look out for any cracks / rupture to the FRP
or any loosened joints between panel to panel gaskets.
Apart from attending to leakage, it is recommended that the tank to manually flushed and jet washed once a year or at a
frequency to be determined based on usage and sediment detention within the tank
TANK PANEL REPLACEMENT
1. TOP/ROOF PANELS
If a Roof panel needs replacement, this is attended by identifying the type of panel, ensuring the replacement new panel is available on site for replacement
including the necessary tools required.
The bolt/nut that secures panel to panel shall be loosened and taken out.
The panel to be replaced is then taken out together with the existing gasket
The new panel is then lined with new set of gaskets and put inplace, to match the bolt holes.
Each bolt is then inserted in place and bolted on
Do not use excessive force when tightening these bolt and nuts as this ay cause the panel to crack
2 – SIDE AND BOTTOM PANELS
If a Side and/or Bottom panel of the tank, has been identified for replacement, ensure the replacement new panel, its required gaskets, working tools, etc are all
available on site
Ensure that the tank is emptied of all water
Dismantle all flanged connection pipes that are attached to the tank. This includes drain and overflow pipes
If the said side panel to be replaced is accessible without the need to shift the tank, then :
Each bolt is then inserted in place and bolted on
If the said side panel to be replaced is abutting against a wall or is not accessible and similarly for any bottom panel
replacement, the tank must be emptied, all existing flanged pipe connections dismantled and in this instance, the emptied tank
will be lifted with jacks above the existing plinth level.
Another temporary platform infront of the tank is put in place to draw the tank over at least 800mm to 1000mm of free
working space for the panel replacement to be done:
After the panel replacement is done, it is best to fill water into the tank and check if the repairs and replacements are done
properly and there are no more leaks.
Once the checks are satisfactory, the tank is pushed back in place to its original plinth location, all dismantle pipe connections
secured back and another fill test is done to ensure there has been no breach or breakage during the placement
Please see the sketches below to illustrate the above works pertaining to the shifting of tank to carry out replacement works for
non accessible panels
TYPICAL FRP TANK ARRANGEMENT
01 NON ACCESSIBLE FRP PANELS
01
A
ELEVATION- A
NON ACCESSIBLE FRP PANELS
SECTION- 01
STEP 1 – LIFTING OF EMPTY TANK
STEP 2 – SHIFTING OF EMPTY TANK
FRP PANELS TO BE REPLACED
1150mm
STEP 3 – SHIFTING OF EMPTY TANK TO ORIGINAL POSITION

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BACKWASH HOLDING TANK

NON ACCESSIBLE FRP PANELS

FRP PANELS TO BE REPLACED

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