N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 717.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 717.04 - I/A Technology Pilot Requirements

(a) A pilot test plan shall include:

(1) A description of proposed pilot unit equipment description and capacity, either as:

a.Existing treatment units parallel to the existing treatment process; or

b.A stand-alone pilot;

(2) A proposed schedule and duration, including:

a.A calendar schedule with considerations for:

1.Seasonal temperature variations relative to impact on process performance;

2.Seasonal flow variations; and

3.Seasonal waste characterization variations; and

b.Pilot duration and justification for proposed duration to account for seasonal variations;

(3) Wastewater feed characterization, including:

a.Historical WWTP flow and waste characteristic data review;

b.Proposed program for pilot wastewater characterization;

c.Wastewater sampling and analysis plan; and

d.Pretreatment requirements for the pilot equipment, if necessary;

(4) Proposed pilot equipment configuration and set up, including:

a.Pilot feed equipment and feed rate;

b.Pilot unit description and proposed location on WWTP site;

c.Flow measurement during pilot testing;

d.Pilot control methodology;

e.Sample collection and analysis plan during pilot testing; and

f.Proposed modifications to the existing facility, if required;

(5) Pilot start up plan, including:

a.Written description of pilot start up plan;

b.Startup monitoring and supervision; and

c.Proposed process stabilization determination methodology; and

(6) Field procedures and monitoring, including:

a.List of parameters to be monitored;

b.Sampling frequency and analysis for each parameter;

c.Type of sampling, grab or flow-proportional composite;

d.Sample handling procedures used to assure quality assurance; and

e.Procedures to address unusual events such as process upsets and equipment failures.

(b) A pilot test summary report shall be completed and submitted for review and approval by the department within 60 days of pilot test conclusion and prior to designing or constructing a full-scale system.

(c) The pilot test summary report shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Executive summary;

(2) Pilot methodology;

(3) Sampling and analysis methodologies;

(4) Test procedures and methods;

(5) Complete data summary;

(6) Data analysis methodology;

(7) Analysis of pilot performance; and

(8) Conclusions and recommendations.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 717.04

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.