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1 Physical Activity and Leisure Management Ltd POOL PLANT OPERATIONS INFORMATION UPDATE SEMINAR (on-line option) 1 Carlton Associates Ltd (c) 2013

Current Trends in Filtration and Mechanical Services

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Physical Activity and Leisure Management Ltd

POOL PLANT OPERATIONSINFORMATION UPDATE SEMINAR

(on-line option)

1Carlton Associates Ltd (c) 2013

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Physical Activity and Leisure Management Ltd

Module 3Current Trends in Filtration and Mechanical Services

2Carlton Associates Ltd (c) 2013

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This module explores alternative Filter Media;

automated backwashing and recommended settling periods

after backwashing.

In this Module we will be focusing on:

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• What is Happening to our Mechanical Systems

• Link Between Backwashing, Filter Efficiency and Cryptosporidiosis

• Coagulation

• Backwashing Regimes

• Use of Ultraviolet Radiation

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What’s happening to our mechanical systems?

Not very exciting, as these are not always in areas that are seen by the swimmers.

Without good management of mechanical systems, there wouldn’t be such good quality of customer provision.

So, do we carry out preventative work, or do we wait for something to happen?

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This can’t be right ………….. can it??

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ANTI-VORTEX OUTLET GRILLES

……… are now a requirement, if there is a risk of vacuum formation.

Courtesy of Sterling Hydrotech Ltd

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“MUDBALLING” INSIDE A FILTER

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Replacement Filter Media

Imploded Glass Media

Leighton Buzzard

Sand Media

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THE LINK BETWEEN BACKWASHING; FILTER EFFICIENCY AND CRYPTOSPORIDIOSISUnless Ultra-Violet Light or Ozone are

used, the presence of the Cryptosporidium Oocyst, can only be trapped within the filter media, and then usually only if a coagulant is being used.

If the processes used are inefficient, then the risk of cryptosporidium in the pool is increased.

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Coagulation: A filter type WITHOUT the addition of a coagulant has the ability to filter particles down to a particular size; approximately 8 microns.

As a rule of thumb:• Salt 100 microns• Talcum powder 8 microns• Cryptosporidium oocysts 5 microns• Bacteria 1–5 microns

A filter type WITH the addition of a coagulant can bind together these microscopic particles, and form, them into a size that CAN be held within the filter bed.

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BACKWASHING REGIMES

The process of backwashing fluidises the filter bed, as the compressed media is broken up by reversing the flow of water.

Filtration is most efficient and effective when the filter media is compressed.

It can take up to 4 hours for the filter media to regain its compression, and therefore its efficiency, This process is referred to as RIPENING.

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BACKWASHING REGIMES

Consequently, during the ripening period, the filter media is less efficient than it should be, and this could place the swimmers at risk of infection, if particles are being removed .

Backwashing should therefore be carried out when there is at least 4 hours of non-use programmed after the process is complete.

For many swimming pools, this will mean that backwashing should be carried out at the end of the operational day..

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ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION

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Swimming Pool

BalanceTank

StrainersCirculating

Pump

ChemicalMeasurement

CoagulantDosing

Medium Rate Sand Filter

HeatExchanger

Stabiliser Injection

Point

Disinfectant Injection

Point

Ultra Violet Light Unit

ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT IN SWIMMING POOLS

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How does it work? Pool water is still filtered, but is then pass through a

sealed stainless steel unit that houses the UV lamp.

The UV rays react with all bacteria, as well as chemicals that have been introduced into the pool water.

Therefore the outlet water is free from chemicals and bacteria, making it taste-free, smell-free, and very attractive to look at.

However, there is now a need to introduce low quantities of a hypochlorite disinfectant to react with pollution in the pool, before it is passed through the UV system. The Free Chlorine level would normally be between 0.5mg/l and 0.8mg/l

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That is the end of Module 3

What you need to do now:

1. Return to the course page

2. Download the module update notes and save them on your computer

3. Read through the notes

4. Print out the notes and insert them in your manual

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End of Module 3 Presentation