NR 110.26(2)(e)1.1. The construction of sludge storage facilities shall be required to improve sludge handling capabilities, provide flexibility in operations, and to avoid environmental or public health hazards due to improper disposal techniques. NR 110.26(2)(e)2.2. Construction of these facilities will depend upon treatment plant capabilities, land availability, surface and groundwater protection, health factors, municipal sludge management capabilities and other environmental factors. NR 110.26(3)(a)(a) Flow measurement. Devices for measuring flow to and from sludge digestion facilities shall be provided. NR 110.26(3)(b)(b) Ventilation. All enclosures which are connected with sludge digestors, or which contain sludge or gas piping or equipment shall be provided with forced ventilation in accordance with s. NR 110.14 (3) (b). The piping gallery for digesters may not be connected to other passages unless a tightly fitting self-closing door is provided at connecting passageways. NR 110.26(3)(c)(c) Safety. Nonsparking tools, rubber soled shoes, safety harness, gas detectors for inflammable and toxic gases and at least 2 self-contained respiratory units should be provided for emergency use whenever inflammable and toxic gases may be present. NR 110.26(3)(d)(d) Supernatant withdrawal. Sludge thickeners and aerobic digestors shall be designed for effective separation and withdrawal of supernatant and for effective collection and removal of scum and grease. NR 110.26(3)(e)1.1. Provisions shall be made for sampling at each supernatant draw-off level and for collecting sludge samples for analysis. Sampling pipes shall be at least 4 centimeters (11/2 inches) in diameter and shall terminate in a suitably-sized sink or basin. NR 110.26(3)(e)2.2. Unless sampling facilities are otherwise provided, quick-closing sampling valves shall be installed at the sludge pumps. The size of valve and piping shall be at least 4 centimeters (11/2 inches). NR 110.26(4)(a)1.1. Sludge pumping systems shall be designed to handle the expected range of sludge flows. NR 110.26(4)(a)3.3. Pumps with demonstrated solids handling capability shall be provided for handling raw and processed sludge. NR 110.26(4)(a)4.4. A minimum positive head of 60 centimeters (2 feet) shall be provided at the suction side of centrifugal-type pumps and is desirable for all types of sludge pumps. Maximum suction lifts may not exceed 3.0 meters (10 feet) for plunger pumps. NR 110.26(4)(b)1.1. Sludge withdrawal piping shall have a minimum diameter of 20 centimeters (8 inches) for gravity withdrawal and 15 centimeters (6 inches) for pump suction and discharge lines. The department may approve the use of glass lined pipe which is at least 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter. Where withdrawal is by gravity, the available head on the discharge pipe shall be sufficient to maintain a minimum velocity of 90 centimeters (3 feet) per second. NR 110.26(4)(b)2.2. Gravity piping shall be laid on uniform grade and alignment. The slope on gravity discharge piping may not be less than 3%. NR 110.26(4)(b)3.3. Provisions shall be made for draining, flushing and cleaning sludge piping. NR 110.26(4)(b)4.4. Air relief valves shall be provided at high points in pressure sludge lines. NR 110.26(4)(b)5.5. Special consideration shall be given to the corrosion resistance and continuing stability of pipes and supports located inside the digestion tank. NR 110.26(5)(a)1.1. Anaerobic digesters which will also serve as supernatant separation tanks shall have a minimum side water depth of 6 meters (20 feet). NR 110.26(5)(a)2.2. Multiple sludge inlets and draw-offs shall be provided. Multiple recirculation suction and discharge points to facilitate flexible operations and effective mixing of the digester contents shall be provided unless adequate mixing facilities are provided within the digester. One sludge inlet shall discharge above the liquid level and be located at approximately the center of the tank to assist in scum breakup. Raw sludge inlet discharge points shall be so located as to minimize short circuiting to the supernatant draw-off. Sludge withdrawal for disposal shall be from the bottom of the tank. The pipe shall be interconnected with the recirculation piping to increase flexibility in mixing tank contents. NR 110.26(5)(b)1.1. The total digestion tank capacity shall be calculated based upon the factors indicated in sub. (1). If such calculations are not done, the following minimum requirements shall be met: NR 110.26(5)(b)1.b.b. Completely mixed digestion systems shall provide for intimate and effective mixing to prevent stratification and to assure homogeneity of digester content. The maximum system loading shall be 1.28 kilograms per cubic meter per day (80 pounds of volatile solids per 1,000 cubic feet of volume per day) in the digester; NR 110.26(5)(b)1.c.c. The maximum system loading for moderately mixed digestion systems in which mixing is accomplished only by circulating sludge through an external heat exchanger shall be 0.64 kilograms per cubic meter per day (40 pounds of volatile solids per 1,000 cubic feet of volume per day) in the digester; and NR 110.26(5)(b)1.d.d. The loading rates indicated in subd. 1. a., b., and c. assume that the raw sludge is derived from ordinary domestic wastewater. The loading may be modified upward or downward depending upon the degree of mixing provided. Where mixing is accomplished by other methods, loading rates may be approved on the basis of information submitted justifying the design. NR 110.26(5)(c)(c) Temperature. Heating equipment shall have the ability to maintain digestion temperature in the range of 33° to 38°C (90° to 100°F). NR 110.26(5)(d)1.1. All portions of the gas system, including the space above the tank liquor, storage facilities and piping shall be so designed that under normal operating conditions, including sludge withdrawal, the gas will be maintained under positive pressure. All enclosed areas where any gas leakage might occur shall be ventilated. NR 110.26(5)(d)2.2. Safety facilities shall be included where gas is produced. Pressure and vacuum relief valves and flame traps, together with automatic safety shut off valves, shall be provided. Waterseal equipment may not be installed. Gas compressors with gas safety equipment should be housed in a separate room with an exterior entrance. NR 110.26(5)(d)3.3. The diameter of gas piping shall be based on the volume of gas which will be generated. Gas piping shall slope to condensate traps. The use of float-controlled condensate traps is prohibited. NR 110.26(5)(d)4.4. Gas burning boilers, engines and other units using gas as a fuel shall be located in ventilated rooms, preferably at ground level and shall be isolated in accordance with the provisions of chs. SPS 361 to 365. Gas lines to these units shall be provided with suitable flame traps. NR 110.26(5)(d)5.5. Electrical fixtures and controls in enclosed places where gas may accumulate shall comply with the national electrical code requirements for class 1, group D, division 2 locations. NR 110.26(5)(d)6.6. Waste gas burners shall be readily accessible and shall be located at least 7.6 meters (25 feet) away from any plant structure if placed at ground level. Waste gas burners may be located on the roof of the control building if sufficiently removed from the tank. All waste gas burners shall be equipped with automatic ignition, such as a pilot light or a device using a photoelectric cell sensor. Consideration should be given to the use of natural or propane gas to insure reliability of the pilot light. If the waste gas burner is in a remote location, the department may approve the discharge of gas to the atmosphere through a return-bend screened vent terminating at least 3 meters (10 feet) above the walking surface, provided the assembly incorporates a flame trap. NR 110.26(5)(d)7.7. A gas meter with by-pass shall be provided to meter total gas production. Additional gas meters may be required to measure gas usage. NR 110.26(5)(e)1.1. Whenever possible, digestion tanks shall be constructed above groundwater level. Digestion tanks shall be insulated to minimize heat loss. NR 110.26(5)(e)2.2. Piping shall be designed to provide for the heating of feed sludge before introduction to the digesters. Heat exchanger sludge piping shall be sized for heat transfer requirements. NR 110.26(5)(e)3.3. Sufficient heating capacity shall be provided to consistently maintain the design sludge temperature. Where digestion tank gas is used for other purposes, an auxiliary fuel supply shall be provided. NR 110.26(5)(e)4.4. Consideration should be given to equipping hot water internal heating controls with an automatic mixing valve to temper the boiler water with return water so that the inlet water to the heat jacket can be maintained between 49° to 55°C (120° to 130°F) to prevent excessive caking or encrustation of sludge on the heat jacket. Manual controls shall also be provided. NR 110.26(5)(e)5.5. The boiler shall be provided with automatic controls to maintain the boiler temperature at approximately 82°C (180°F). Automatic controls shall also be provided to shut off the main gas supply in the event of pilot burner or electrical failure, low boiler water level or excessive temperature. NR 110.26(5)(e)6.6. Thermometers shall be provided to show temperatures of the sludge, hot water feed, hot water return and boiler water. NR 110.26(5)(f)1.1. Supernatant piping shall be 15 centimeters (6 inches) in diameter, or larger. NR 110.26(5)(f)2.2. Piping shall be arranged so that withdrawal can be made from 3 or more levels in the tank. A positive unvalved vented overflow shall be provided. NR 110.26(5)(f)3.3. If a supernatant selector is provided, provisions shall be made for at least one other draw-off level located in the supernatant zone of the tank in addition to a positive unvalved vented overflow pipe. High pressure backwash facilities shall be provided. NR 110.26(6)(a)1.1. Aerobic digesters shall be designed to provide effective air mixing, reduction of organic matter, supernatant separation and sludge concentration. NR 110.26(6)(a)2.2. The digester detention time may be calculated based upon the factors indicated in subd. 1. If such calculations are not done, the following minimum requirements shall be met: NR 110.26(6)(a)2.a.a. A minimum of 15 days detention time shall be provided for waste activated sludge and 20 days for primary sludge or a combination of primary and waste activated sludge. Where sludge temperature is lower than 10°C (50°F), additional time shall be provided; and NR 110.26(6)(a)2.b.b. The volatile suspended solids loading may not exceed 1.60 kilograms per cubic meter per day (100 pounds per 1,000 cubic feet per day) in the digestion unit. Lower loading rates may be necessary depending on temperature, type of sludge and other factors. NR 110.26(6)(a)3.3. The aeration system for aerobic digesters shall be capable of meeting the oxygen requirements of par. (b), or the mixing requirements of par. (c), whichever is greater. NR 110.26(6)(b)1.1. Aeration systems shall be capable of maintaining a minimum digester dissolved oxygen concentration of one milligram per liter. NR 110.26(6)(b)2.2. In the absence of experimentally determined values, the design oxygen requirements for aerobic digesters shall be 2.0 kilograms oxygen per kilogram (2.0 pounds oxygen per pound) anticipated volatile suspended solids reduction. An additional 1.8 kilograms oxygen per kilogram (1.8 pounds oxygen per pound) of BOD5 applied to the digester by primary sludge shall be supplied. NR 110.26(6)(c)2.2. Diffused aeration systems shall be capable of delivering a minimum air flow rate of 30 cubic meters per minute per 1,000 cubic meters (30 cubic feet per minute per 1,000 cubic feet) of digester volume. NR 110.26(6)(c)3.3. Mechanical aerators shall deliver 26.3 kilowatts per 1000 cubic meters (1.0 horsepower per 1,000 cubic feet) of digester volume. NR 110.26(6)(e)(e) Supernatant withdrawal. Aerobic digesters shall be equipped for supernatant draw-off. It is recommended that multi-level draw-off be provided. NR 110.26(7)(a)(a) Lime stabilization. Sufficient lime shall be added to produce a pH of 12 after 2 hours of contact. NR 110.26(7)(b)(b) Composting. Static aerated pile, within vessel, or windrow composting methods shall be maintained at a minimum operating temperature of 40°C (104°F) for at least 5 days. For 4 hours during this period the temperature must exceed 55°C (131°F). Composting design, siting and operation shall be done in accordance with chs. NR 204 and 500 to 538. NR 110.26(7)(c)(c) Other methods. Other methods or operating conditions may be acceptable for sludge stabilization if pathogens and volatile solids are reduced to an extent equivalent to anaerobic digestion. NR 110.26(8)(a)1.1. The drying bed area shall be calculated based upon such factors as climatic conditions, character and volume of sludge to be dewatered, the method and character of sludge removal and other methods of sludge disposal. At least 0.19 square meters (2 square feet) of drying bed area per capita population equivalent shall be provided when the drying bed is the primary method of dewatering, and 0.09 square meters (1 square foot) per capita population equivalent if it is to be used as a back-up dewatering unit. The bed area shall be increased by 25% if the beds are paved. NR 110.26(8)(a)3.3. Percolation type drying beds shall meet the following conditions: NR 110.26(8)(a)3.a.a. The lower course of gravel around the underdrains shall be properly graded and shall be at least 30 centimeters (one foot) in depth, extending at least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the top of the underdrains. It is desirable to place this in 2 or more layers. At least 8 centimeters (3 inches) of the top layer shall consist of gravel 3 to 6 millimeters (1/8 to 1/4 inches) in size. NR 110.26(8)(a)3.b.b. The top course shall consist of at least 15 to 23 centimeters (6 to 9 inches) of clean, medium to coarse, sand with a grain size of 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter. The finished sand surface shall be level. NR 110.26(8)(a)3.c.c. Underdrains shall be clay pipe or concrete drain tile at least 10 centimeters (4 inches) in diameter laid with open joints. Underdrains shall be spaced not more than 6 meters (20 feet) apart. NR 110.26(8)(a)3.d.d. An impervious layer shall be provided immediately beneath the lower course to prevent the downward movement of filtrate into the groundwater. NR 110.26(8)(a)4.4. Paved surface drying beds may be used if adequate center or side drains are provided. If partially paved drying beds are used, they shall be designed with consideration for space requirement to operate mechanical equipment for removing the dried sludge. NR 110.26(8)(a)5.5. Sludge influent piping to the beds shall terminate at least 30 centimeters (one foot) above the surface and be so arranged that the beds will drain. Concrete splash plates for percolation type beds shall be provided at sludge discharge points. NR 110.26(8)(a)6.6. Walls shall be watertight and extend 38 to 46 centimeters (15 to 18 inches) above and at least 15 centimeters (6 inches) below the surface of the beds. Outer walls shall be curbed to prevent soil from washing onto the beds. NR 110.26(8)(a)7.7. Drying beds shall be arranged to facilitate sludge removal. Concrete truck tracks shall be provided for all sludge beds. Pairs of tracks shall be on 6 meter (20-foot) centers.
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