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ATTACHMENT 1
GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
Fourche Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
1.

Facility Name:
Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant

2. Type of Facility:
3.

Population Served:
Present:

_18
_ 7.
.,.!-4
_ 5_

______
_

Design:

187 ,452

4. Flow:
Average
Maximum
Peak

Present

Design

10.25MGD

12MGD

13.61 MGD

24MGD

32.83MGD

52MGD

5. Water Quality:
Assumed

Actual

Source: Plant Data Jan 1998 - April 2009

Effluent:

Influent:
BOD5

166

12.3

TSS

182

mgll

10.0

NH 3-N

14.5

mg/l

mg/l

m II

I 19.1

mg/f

Basis for Assumptions, if made:

6.

Is the system above the 1DO-year flood plain?

7.

List Treatment System:

a.

No

Existing:
1

b.

Yes

Screening

2.

Grit Removal

3.

Primary Clarification

4.

Aeration

5.
6.
.. 7.

Secondary Clarification
Chlorine Disinfection
Dechlorination

8.

Anaerobic Sludge Digestion

5.

Secondary Clarification

Proposed:
1.

Screening

2.

Grit Removal

6.

Chlorine Disinfection

3.

Primary Clarification

7.

Dechlorination

4.

Aeration

8.

Anaerobic Sludge Digestion

ATTACHMENT 7
CLARlFIERS
1. Type: Circular Secondary
2.

Number of Tanks: 1

3. Surface Dimensions (ft):

Width

__

Length

__

4.

Sidewall Depth: 19.58 ft

5.

Detention Period (minutes):

At design flow 346

6.

Diameter 1 70

At peak flow 80

2
Overflow Rate (gpd/ft ):
At design flow 1200 At peak flow 52MOD (27MOD in New C larifier)

7.

2
Surface Area: 22,698 ft

Little Rock Wastewater: Fourche Creek Wastewater

Treatment Plant Improvements, Schedule 2

Secondary Clarification - Design Calculations

Prepared by: Aaron Benzing, P.E. - Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (COM)
The following design calculations are provided to demonstrate conformity with the 2004
Edition of the Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (Ten States Standards).
These design calculations also highlight areas where the design may deviate from the
Standards and provide the necessary justification.

Design Criteria

Plant Minimum Flow - 4 MOD

Plant Average Flow - 12 MOD
Plant Maximum Month Flow - 24 MOD
Plant Peak Day flow - 36 MOD
Plant Peak Hour Flow - 36 MOD
Plant Future Peak Hour Flow - 52 MOD
Non-Potable Water System Peak Flow - 1 MOD
Proposed Clarifier Average Day Flow - 6.5 MOD
Proposed Clarifier Peak Hour Flow - 27 MGD

Secondary Clarification

Minimum Side Water Depth - 12 ft

2
Maximum Surface Overflow Rate at Design Peak Hour Flow - 1,200 gpdlft
2
Peak Solids Loading Rate - 50 Ib/day/ft
Minimum Freeboard - 2 ft
Average MLSS = 3,000 ppm
Average Recycle Rate - 33% (4 MGD)
Maximum Recycle Rate - 150% ( 18 MGD)
Waste Sludge Pump Capacity - 25% (3 MOD)

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Design Calculations

CHAPTER 70
Section 72

SETTLING

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Section 72.1 - Dimensions

The length of flow from the inlet to the outlet is approximately 80 feet. The vertical side water
depth is designed to be a minimum of 17 feet.

Section 72.232 - Surface Overflow Rates: Final Settling Tanks - Activated Sludge
The Fourche Creek WWTP utilizes the step feed and contact stabilization variations of the
activated sludge process. The maximum surface overflow rate at the proposed clarifiers design
2
2
peak hourly flow of 27 MGD is 1,200 gpdlft . The peak solids loading rate is 37 Ib/day/ft .

Section 72.3 -Inlet Structures

The proposed clarifier was designed with a energy dissipating inlet (EDI) with a maximum inlet
velocity of 1.5 ftlsec. Openings are included at the top of the EDI to prevent scum and floatable
materials from accumulating inside the ring.

Section 72.4
72.41

Weirs

General

The overflow weirs have been designed with 4 inches of adjustment to allow for correction if
required due to differential settling of the tank. This is twice the typical allowance for circular
clarifier weirs. The additional adjustment capability was included due to the large size of the
proposed clarifier.
72.42

Location

The secondary effluent weirs are located on the clarifier's periphery. They are located
approximately 3 feet from the clarifier wall.
72.43

Design Rates

The design weir loading rate at the design peak hourly flow of 27 MGD is approximately 52,400
gpdllinear ft. It is CDM's position that weir loading rates have no bearing on the performance of
a properly designed clarifier. When a clarifier is designed properly, settleable solids have been
removed prior to the weir so velocity over the weir does not present a risk of drawing solids out
of the tank. In addition, a Stamford Baffle is included in the design of this clarifier to further
minimize the possibility of solids carryover. The function of the weir in the proposed clarifier
design is to minimize short circuiting by evenly distributing the flow across the entire clarifier.
72.44

Weir Troughs

The weir troughs have been designed to prevent submergence at the peak hourly design flow
assuming a 100 year storm level on the plant's receiving stream (Arkansas River).

CONI

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Design Calculations

Section 72.6

Unit Dewatering

The proposed clarifier is designed to be dewatered using the proposed RAS Pumps.

Section 72.6

Freeboard

The proposed clarifier is designed with a minimum freeboard of 2.5 feet.

Section 73
Section 73.1

SLUDGE AND SCUM REMOVAL

Scum Removal

A full surface scum collection system is included in the design of this clarifier. The scum will be
pumped to the plant's anaerobic digesters for treatment.

Section 73.2

Sludge Removal

Mechanical sludge collection and removal systems are included in the design of this clarifier.
Sludge withdrawal rates are set for an average flow of 4 MGD and a peak flow of 18 MGD. The
sludge withdrawal line is designed to have a maximum velocity of less than 3 fUsee to minimize
shearing of the floc.

73.21

Sludge Hopper

The proposed clarifier is designed with a sludge withdrawal ring in lieu of a traditional sludge
hopper. The purpose of the ring is to minimize short circuiting of mixed liquor through the
clarifier allowing the solids to be removed with a higher percent solids concentration.

73.23

Sludge Removal Pipeline

Per standard design practice, the sludge withdrawal line is designed to have a maximum velocity
of less than 3 fUsee to minimize shearing of the floc.

73.24

Sludge Removal Control

The sludge withdrawal rate will be controlled by the proposed variable speed RAS pumps.
Magnetic flow meters are included in the design to provide a means of measuring the sludge
removal rate.

Section 92
Section 92.4
92.41

BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
Return Sludge Equipment

Return Sludge Rate

The design minimum return sludge rate is 33% of the plant's design average flow. The design
maximum return sludge rate is 150% of the plant's design average flow. The rate of sludge
return will be varied by the operators by means of the proposed variable speed RAS pumps.

92.42

Return Sludge Pumps

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Design Calculations

All three of the proposed RAS pumps have the same capacity. The maximum return sludge
capacity ( 18 MGD) can be obtained with one pump out of service. A positive head (or
submerged suction condition) is provided for the R AS pumps. The pumps have 24" suction and
discharge connections.
92.43

Return Sludge Piping

The RAS discharge piping is 24 inches in diameter and is designed to maintain a velocity in the
range of 2 - 5 ftlsec. Devices are included to allow for sampling of the R AS.
92.44

Waste Sludge Facilities

The waste sludge pumps are designed with a capacity of 25% of the plant's average daily flow
and with adequate turn down capacity. The waste sludge flow will be controlled by variable
speed submerged suction pumps and measured by magnetic flow meters. Sludge will be wasted
to the plant's anaerobic digesters for additional treatment.

CDM

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ICDM

Job #: 8521-64020
Client:Little Rock Wastewater
CHK By/Date: Sun 03/18/09
Project:Fourche Creek Hydraulic Upgrade
RVW By/Date: Keenan/03/06/09
Detail:Existing Secondary Clarifiers

Calc By: Benzing

Date: March 2. 2009
Calc #: _______

Secondary Clarifier Design

Fourche Creek WWTP
1.0 Purpose/Objective
Perform calculations necessary to design the new circular secondary
clarifier for the Fourche Creek WWTP in Little Rock, AR

2.0 Procedure
I. Calculate acceptable surface overflow rates
2. Calculate minimum required surface area and clarifier diameter
3. Size Energy Dissipating Inlet
4. Size Flocculating Feed Well
5. Calculate Weir Loading Rate
6. Calculate Solids Loading Rate

3.0 ReferencesjData Sources

Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (2004 Ed.) - Chapter 70
Flow Data -Fourche Creek WWTP
International Water Association (lAW)

4.0 Assumptions
Includes:

Design Peak Day Flow

Average Day Flow

15% Increase in Surface Overflow Rate Allowance Due to Clarifier Optimization Features

Acceptable Surface Overflow Rate

27 MGD

6.5 MGD

Average Flow -50 gpd/ft2 x side water depth x 1.15

Max Month Flow -70 gpd/ft2 x side water depth x 1.15
Peak Day Flow -100 gpd/ft2 x (side water depth -1) x 1.15

Average MLSS

Peak Solids Loading Rate

Peak Weir Loading Rate (Peak design hourly flow)

3,000 mg/i, 50% Recycle Rate at Peak Flow

=

50 lb/day/ft2 (from 10-States Standards)

=

30,000 gpd/lin ft (Ten States)

Circular Clarifier with EDI & Flocculating Feed Well. Center feed, periferal draw, inboard
launders.

MLmax

Center Column Velocity

Velocity at exit ports < 1.5 ft/sec, HRT in ED! approx 10 seconds

Peak Day

100% Average Day (RAS). MLavg

<

2.5 ft/sec @ Q max and

<

Qavg + 50% Qavg

1 ft/sec @ Q average

Flocculation Feed Well Vertical Velocity < 2.5 ft/sec @ Q max and
Feed Well Horizontal Velocity

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Calc By: Benzing

Date: March 2, 2009
Calc #:. _______

Job #: 8521-64020
Client Little Rock Wastewater
CHK By/Date: Sun 03/18/09
Project:Fourche Creek Hydraulic Upgrade
RVW By/Date: Keenan/03/06/09
Detail:Existing Secondary Clarifiers

5.0 Calculations
Peak Day & Hour Flow
Max Month Flow

==

Qpd:=

Qmm

Average Day Flow =

27 mgd

:==15 mgd

Qavg :==

gal
gpd==
day

ppm

==

6,5 mgd

1000000

Calculate Acceptable Surface Overflow Rates:

Side Water Depth =

SWD:==

17
gpd

Surface Overflow Rate at Average Day =

SORavg :=

50 2
ft

Surface Overflow Rate at Max Month =

SORmm :==

70

Surface Overflow Rate at Peak Day

SORpd :==

==

Surface Overflow Rate at Peak Hour per Ten States =

SWD

1,15

SWD

1,15 == 1368.

gpd

2
ft

Qavg

Aavg :=

SORavg

Max Month =

Amm:=

Peak Day

Apd:=

Peak Hour (10 States) =

Qmm
SORmm
Qpd

SORpd

:==

2
6649,6164ft

10961ft

==14674ft
Qpd

--'--

SORph

SORph :=

1200

2
22500ft Diameter

avg

4. mm
Pd

Pd

2
ft
gpd

1840. 2
ft

J
:
J
:
J
:
J

Diameter =

==

gpd

gpd

Diameter =

Diameter =

978.2
ft

gpd

Calculate Minimum Surface Area:

==

==

100 - .(SWD -1) .1,15

2
ft

ft

Average Day

gpd

92ft

== 118ft

137 ft

==

169 ft

Set Clarifier Diameter at 170 ft based on Peak Hour SOR at 1200 gpd/ft2
Clarifier Diameter

:=

Clarifier Area

170ft

At :=

n.D

==

22698 ft

Calculate Diameter of Center Column:

MLmax

:==

Qpd + Qavg

== 34 mgd

MLavg

4.

:==

Qavg +

,5

Qavg ==

10 mgd

MLmax

2.5
Minimium Diameter at Peak:

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Job #: 8521-64020
Client Little Rock Wastewater
CHK By/Date: Sun 03/18/09
ProjectFourche Creek Hydraulic Upgrade
RVW BylDate: Keenan/03/06/09
Detail:Existing Secondary Clarifiers

4-

Calc By: Benzing

Date: March 2, 2009
Calc #: _______

MLavg

ft

1-

Da

Minimium Diameter at Average:

Say minimum center column diameter

Use 6 exit ports, max exit velocity

:=

sec

"IJ

52,6 - in

62 in

1.5 ftlsec:

Port Area

MLmax
=

ft

= 5,8ft

1,5--6
sec

Size ports as 22-in wide by 38-in tall, set top of ports at 3" above max water level
Calculate Pertinent Dimensions of EDI:

Set diameter of EDI at approximatly 10% of clarifier diameter or 17ft

Calculate minimum depth of ED!:

Set depth of EDI at 41 in. Set top of EDI at 3" above max water level
Assume 12 exit ports, velocity at exit ports < 1.5 ftlsec at peak flow

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Calculate minimum ED! port area:

ft

= 2

1 5- -12
, sec

ft
,9

Size ports as 16-in wide by 28-in tall, set top of ports at 3" above max water level
Calculate Size of Flocculation Feed Well:

Calculate minimium diameter of Feed Well:

4-

MLmax

4-

min

min

39,8ft

----

Set diameter of Flocculation Feed Well at:

Vvmax

MLmax

ft

:= ...----

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(FFd)

ft

1,5-

2,5
----

MLavg

= 1.6 ---

min

:=

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= 0.46 -

ft
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min

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Client Little Rock Wastewater
CHK BylDate: Sun 03/18/09
Project Fourche Creek Hydraulic Upgrade
RVW By/Date: Keenan/03/06/09
Detail:Existing Secondary Clarifiers

Calc By: Benzing

Date: March 2, 2009
Calc #:

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Set Clarifier Side Water Depth at 17ft
Calculate Size of Effluent Launder:

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lalM

Job #: 8521-64020

Client Little Rock Wastewater

Calc By: Benzing

Date: March 2. 2009

CHK BylDate: Sun 03/18/09

Project Fourche Creek Hydraulic Upgrade
RVW BylDate: Keenan/03/06/09
Detail:Existing Secondary Clar,ifiers

Calc #: ______

Effluent 'launder Serves as Density Current Baffle

Baffle Width =18" + (Clarl. D' - 30') x 0.2"

Example:

Clarifier Diameter = 100Ft

Density Current Baffle Width
= 18" + (100 - 30) x 0.2"
= 32"

Baffle Width =

18in + (170 - 30) 0.2in = 46

in

Calculate Weir Loading Rate:

Weir Length =

WL:= 1\. [170ft - (36in

Weir Loading Rate =

Qpd
--

WL

52405.

2)]

gpd
-

ft

515 ft
.

> 30,000 gpd/lm ft Suggested by 10 States

Calculate Solids Loading Rate (Peak Day Flow):

Assume MLSS = 3,000 mg/I, 100% Avg Day RAS:

Ib

8.34-. (MLmax). 3000ppm

gal

At

< 50 Ib/sf x day Max Required by 10 States

_

2
ft . day

6.0 ConclusionsjResults
I.

Side Water Depth = 17-ft

2.

Clarifier Diameter = 170-ft

3.

Center Column Diameter = 62-in

4.

Use 6 Center Column Exits 22-in Wide x 38-in Tall, Set Top of Ports 3" above Max Water Level

5.

Use 17 ft Diameter EOI, 41-in deep. Set Top of EDI 3-in Above Max Water Level. Use 12 EDI

6.

Use a 50-ft Diameter Flocculation Feed Well, 5 ft - 8 in Deep.

7.

Use 46-in Wide Effluent Launder

Exit Ports, 16-in Wide by 12-in Tall.

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