MAMTECH SERVICES LIMITED

Specification 13.02

13.02 - SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

24/04/16 1

12/03/14 0 ISSUED FOR

APPROVAL

DATE REV. DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY

G. ANTAI M. DUGBOR A. ADEBISI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Item Definition

3.2 Characteristics
3.2.1 Performance
3.2.2 Maintainability

3.3 Design and Construction

3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Material
3.3.3 Plant Inlet
3.3.4 Aeration Tank
3.3.5 Air Diffuser System
3.3.6 Blower, Motor and Electrical Equipment
3.3.7 Settling Chamber
3.3.8 Sludge Return System
3.3.9 Skimmers
3.3.10 Chlorinator and Chlorine Contact Chamber
3.3.11 Treated Effluent Disposal System Outlet
3.3.12 Piping
3.3.13 Access Hatches
3.3.14 Ladder
3.3.15 Cathodic Protection
3.3.16 Welding
3.3.17 Identification and Marking
3.3.18 Internal Tank Surfaces
3.3.19 Safety
3.3.20 Noise

3.4 Contractor Requirements

3.5 Proposal

3.6 Documentation Requirements

3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Prior to Delivery of the Unit
3.6.3 Upon Delivery of the Unit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued

SECTION

3.7 Precedence

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Standard Shop and Factory Tests

4.2 Cleanliness Inspections

4.3 Structural Inspections

4.4 Final Acceptance Tests

5.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING AND STORAGE

APPENDIX

I Standards and Codes

ATTACHMENTS

1 Electric Motor Data Sheet (2 Sheets)

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the minimum technical requirements for the

design, manufacture, and testing of a sewage disposal system suitable
for installation on an offshore platform off the coast of West Africa. This
specification shall be used in conjunction with the Technical
Requirements, namely the data sheets for that particular disposal
system. Any exceptions to the requirements of this specification shall
be submitted in writing for resolution by the Company.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Contractor shall consider the most recent issue of the applicable

standards and codes issued by the associations and approval bodies as
part of this specification listed in Appendix I.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Item Definition

The sewage disposal system shall be a biological, activated sludge,

extended-aeration sewage treatment plant defined by the data sheets
for discharge into the ocean.

3.2 Characteristics

3.2.1 Performance

a. The sewage disposal system shall be capable of treating the total

gallons per day of raw sanitary sewage with the daily organic loading
of pounds BOD5 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) specified. The
sewage disposal system shall be capable of handling peak loads
three to four times the average flow specified.

b. The following effluent criteria shall not be exceeded at any time.

 Fecal coliform of 200 parts per 100 milliliters

 BOD5 concentration of 40 milligrams per liter

 Suspended solids concentration of 130 milligrams per liter

 Minimum chlorine residual after 30 minutes of retention

of 1 milligram per liter

c. The disposal system shall be based on a design loading of 50 gallons

per capita daily gray water and black water sewage flow, and a daily
BOD5 output of 0.216 pounds per capita.
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3.2.2 Maintainability

The disposal system shall be constructed in a compact manner with

adequate space for access and maintenance of all system components
without removing any major assembly.

3.3 Design and Construction

3.3.1 General

a. The sewage disposal system shall consist of an aeration tank, a

settling chamber, a skimming mechanism, a blower assembly, a
chlorinator, a chlorine contact chamber, and all necessary internal
piping and equipment including overboard discharge piping.

b. The treatment plant proper shall consist of an aeration tank, settling

chamber, and chlorine contact chamber mounted on a single skid.

c. The disposal system shall be built and certified as a USCG Type II

Marine Sanitation Device.

d. Internal piping and valving shall be in accordance with the

non-metallic piping section of ANSI B31.3, Chemical Plant and
Petroleum Refinery Piping.

e. All system piping shall include 4-inch, blind flanged clean-outs

provided at every change of direction.

3.3.2 Material

a. Tank shells, sidewalls, and partitions shall be fabricated from ASTM

A36 steel plate. The minimum thickness for the steel plate shall be
1/4 inch.

b. The tank top shall be ASTM A36 steel plate. The minimum thickness
for steel plate shall be 3/16 inch.

c. Bracing and reinforcing shall be fabricated from steel plate or

structural shapes that comply with ASTM A36, Specification for
Structural Steel.

3.3.3 Plant Inlet

a. The inlet shall consist of a welded pipe with an ANSI 150-pound,

raised-face flanged end.

b. The inlet pipe shall have a 1/2-inch sample connection with a socket-
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weld/screwed ball valve for sampling the plant influent.

c. An inlet bar screen with 1-inch spacing shall be located at the inlet to
the aeration chamber.

d. A sealed hatch shall be provided on top of the plant for easy access
to the bar screen.

3.3.4 Aeration Tank

a. The aeration tank shall have sufficient capacity to provide 24-hour

retention time based on the design inlet flowrate.

b. The aeration tank shall be filleted on each side at the bottom to

prevent sludge accumulation.

c. Velocities within the aeration tank shall be sufficient to maintain

solids in suspension.

d. A complete aeration system consisting of blower, motor, air header,

and diffusers shall be provided.

e. One vent shall be provided on the top plate of the aeration tank.
The vent shall be a welded pipe with an ANSI 150-pound, raised face
flange connection.

f. A 3/4 inch valved connection for obtaining a representative sample

of the mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) shall be located for ease
of access in a region of high turbulence within the aeration tank.

3.3.5 Air Diffuser System

a. The diffusers shall be located 6 to 8 inches above the tank bottom.

b. The diffusers shall be spaced longitudinally along one side of the

chamber to create a rolling action in conjunction with the linear flow
to enhance the spiral rotation of the tank contents.

c. The diffuser spacing and air velocity shall ensure uniform air
distribution, efficient mixing, effective oxygen transfer, and
elimination of dead spots within the tank.
d. Nonclog, swing-type or coupled diffusers shall be constructed to be
easily removed from the tank for maintenance and repair.

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3.3.6 Blower, Motor and Electrical Equipment

3.3.6.1 General

a. The blower shall be driven by an electric motor. The electric motor

shall be in accordance with Company Technical Requirements.

b. The electric motor and blower assembly shall include three sets of
sheaves and V-belts in order to vary the blower output. The blower
output shall provide a minimum of 2 milligrams per liter dissolved
oxygen in the aeration tank.

c. The blower and motor shall be mounted on a common baseplate

with slide rails for maintaining proper belt tension.

d. Direct-coupled blower/motor combinations shall not be acceptable.

e. The blower, motor, and electrical controls shall be protected by a

rigid weatherproof housing.

3.3.6.2 Blower

a. Air shall be supplied by a rotary lobe blower sized to provide a

minimum of 2100 cubic feet of air per pound of BOD5.

b. The blower shall be sized to deliver the design capacity at the

required diffuser submergence level.

c. The blower shall include an intake filter-silencer.

d. A manual restart button shall be included.

3.3.6.3 Motor

The motor shall be sized with a minimum of 20 percent excess power at

the design capacity during peak load conditions.

3.3.6.4 Controls and Electrical

a. Controls shall be clearly identified.

b. Interconnecting wiring shall be factory installed.

c. Cables, wiring, motor controllers, control enclosures, and all

electrical equipment shall be furnished and installed in accordance
with the Company Technical Requirements and the NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code (NEC) for installation and operation in a Class I,
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Group D, Division 1 hazardous area.

3.3.7 Settling Chamber

a. The settling chamber shall be sized to allow a minimum 4-hour

retention time based on the average 24-hour design flowrate.

b. The settling chamber hopper shall be shaped in an inverted pyramid.

c. A series of baffles shall be provided at the entrance of the settling

chamber. The baffles shall absorb and dissipate the kinetic energy of
the incoming fluid to provide a quiescent environment within the
chamber.

d. An adjustable V-notch weir, preceded by a scum baffle shall be

provided at the outlet of the settling chamber.

3.3.8 Sludge Return System

a. A positive airlift sludge return system shall be located within the

settling chamber to return sludge to the aeration tank.

b. The recirculation rate of the sludge return system shall be adjustable

and shall have a maximum capacity of 100 percent of the plant inlet
design flowrate.

c. The sludge return system shall be provided with an air supply line.
The air supply line shall have a regulating valve for varying the
capacity of the airlift return system.

d. The size of the airlift pipe shall be a minimum of 2 inches up to a

2500 GPD flowrate and 3 inches above a 2500 GPD flowrate. The
airlift pipe shall be equipped with a cleanout system that is easily
accessible when the sewage disposal system is operating.

e. The airlift inlet shall be positioned 4 inches above the low point of
the bottom of the settling chamber.

3.3.9 Skimmers

a. One skimmer shall be provided for a unit capacity up to 2000 GPD.

Two skimmers shall be provided on units with capacity over 2000
GPD.

b. Chamber to collect floating materials and return the floating

materials to the aeration tank shall be provided.
c. The skimmers shall be capable of skimming floating solids at all
settling chamber operating levels.
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d. The skimmer air supply lines shall have regulating valves for varying
the rate of return.

e. The skimmer pipe size shall be a minimum of 2 inches to prevent

clogging.

3.3.10 Chlorinator and Chlorine Contact Chamber

a. The chlorinator shall be a pellet, gravity-flow,

proportional-dosage-type system. The chlorinator shall include weir
control.

b. The chlorinator shall be constructed of molded fiberglass or poly-

vinylchloride to resist chlorine attack.

c. The chlorine pellets for the chlorinator shall have a uniform

dissolution rate and shall not be subject to wicking.

d. The chlorine contact chamber shall be sized to provide a minimum of

30-minutes retention time.

e. Baffles may be provided to increase retention time if necessary.

3.3.11 Treated Effluent Disposal System Outlet

a. An outlet pipe shall be located at the discharge end of the disposal

system.

b. The outlet pipe shall be piped directly overboard down to the (-)40'
MSW level on the downcurrent side of the platform, but will be
provided by others.

c. The outlet pipe shall be supplied with an ANSI 150-pound raised-face

flange connection.

d. The outlet pipe shall have a 1/2-inch sample connection. The sample
connection shall have a socket-weld/screwed-ball valve placed
between the flange and welded end adjacent to the disposal system.

3.3.12 Piping

3.3.12.1 General

a. Piping shall be designed for saltwater corrosive service in accordance

with Company Technical Requirements.

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b. A ball valve followed by a check valve shall be provided in the
air-blower discharge piping.

3.3.12.2 Pressure Gauge

The pressure gauge shall be located in the blower discharge piping

downstream from the valving. The pressure gauge shall be installed in
accordance with Company Technical Requirements.

3.3.12.3 Air Supply Header

a. The disposal-system air supply header shall be provided with a

pressure relief valve in the event of diffuser clogging.

b. The air supply header shall have an auxiliary, rig air connection in
case of blower failure. The connection shall have a block valve, air
filter, air regulator, and check valve, in the order of flow.

3.3.12.4 Drains

a. A valved drain shall be provided at the respective low points of each

of the following chambers.

 Aeration chamber
 Settling chamber
 Chlorination chamber

b. Each drain shall be a 2-inch minimum pipe size.

c. The drains shall be joined by means of a manifold to a common line.

The line shall terminate in an ANSI 150-pound raised-face flanged
connection flush with the skid edge.

3.3.13 Access Hatches

a. Bolted and sealed hatches shall be provided for access to the inlet
bar screen, diffuser valves, airlift-skimmer valves, sludge-return-line
valves, and the chlorinator.

b. Each hatch shall have a minimum of two handles.

3.3.14 Ladder

a. The sewage disposal system shall be furnished with a rigidly

constructed external ladder.
b. The ladder shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910, General
Industry OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and Company "Safety in
Designs" manual.
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c. The ladder shall be installed prior to blasting and painting.

3.3.15 Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection shall be supplied for internal wetted surfaces in

accordance with Company Technical Requirements.

3.3.16 Welding

a. Structural welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1, Structural

Welding Code Steel.

b. Piping shall be welded in accordance with Company Technical

Requirements.

3.3.17 Identification and Marking

a. Corrosion resistant, stainless steel nameplates or tags shall be

provided on each identifiable piece of equipment.

b. Rotating equipment shall be supplied with a permanently cast-in or

attached arrow indicating the direction of rotation.

c. Major equipment, such as the motor and blower, shall be supplied

with a permanently fixed, stainless steel nameplate. The following
information shall be embossed on the nameplates as a minimum:

 Equipment item or tag number

 Manufacturer
 Manufacturer's serial number
 Size
 Type
 Maximum allowable design conditions
 Rating (horsepower or kilowatts)

d. The nameplate for the motor also shall include the following:

 Manufacturer's type
 Rated speed
 Trip speed
 Ambient ratings
 Rated horsepower

e. Contractor-furnished instrumentation shall include securely affixed

stainless steel tags. Each tag shall include the identification as
required by the Company Technical Requirements.

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f. A nameplate with complete operating instructions shall be mounted

on the control panel.

g. Tags and nameplates shall be affixed with stainless steel screws or

rivets. Adhesive or glue shall not be accepted. Stainless steel wire
is acceptable to attach tags and nameplates only where screws or
rivets would be impractical.
3.3.18 Internal Tank Surfaces

Internal tank surfaces, except the chlorinator, shall be painted as

follows.

a. Surface preparation shall be sandblasted to white metal in

accordance with SSPC-SP-5 to provide a 1.5-mil to 2-mil anchor
profile.

b. The first coat shall be a self-priming, coal-tar epoxy. The dry film
thickness shall be 7 to 8 mils. Before the top coating is applied, a
drying time of 24 hours shall be allowed.

c. The second coat shall be coal-tar epoxy. The dry film thickness shall
be 7 to 8 mils.

d. The total dry film thickness shall be 14 to 16 mils.

3.3.18.1 External Tank Surfaces

Painting and protective coatings for the external tank surfaces shall be
in accordance with Company Technical Requirements.

3.3.19 Safety

Safety shall be in accordance with Company Technical Requirements,

with the following additional requirements.

3.3.19.1 General

a. Solid steel guards shall be provided on all moving parts that present
a personnel hazard, such as drive belts and extension shafts.

b. Screen, expanded metal, and plastic guards shall not be accepted.

c. Asbestos or products containing asbestos, such as insulation and

gasket material, shall be prohibited.
3.3.19.2 Relief Valves

a. Relief valves shall be provided in accordance with API RP 520,

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Recommended Practice for the Design and Installation of
Pressure-Relieving Systems in Refineries, Part I - Design, and Part II -
Installation, and the Company Technical Requirements.

b. Relief valves shall meet all federal, state, or local regulations for the
specified location.

c. Relief valves shall be set to operate at no more than the maximum

stated design pressure and not less than 110 percent of the blower
discharge pressure.

3.3.20 Noise

The noise level generated by the sewage disposal system shall meet the
requirements of Company Technical Requirements.

3.4 Contractor Requirements

Contractor requirements shall be in accordance with Company Technical

Requirements.

3.5 Proposal

The proposal shall be in accordance with Company Technical

Requirements, with the following additional requirements.

a. The proposal shall include the manufacturer's recommendations for

maintenance, inspection, and replacement of any expendable parts.

b. The proposal shall include a list of the Company products that are
equivalent to required fluids and lubricants.

c. Upon submittal of the proposal, the Contractor shall furnish complete

sewage treatment specifications, including basic dimensions,
weights, motor and blower data, and other pertinent data required to
evaluate the disposal system.

3.6 Documentation Requirements

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with Company Technical

Requirements, with the following qualifications.

3.6.1 General

a. Recommended spare parts lists shall take into account related

factors of equipment reliability, effect of equipment downtime upon
production or safety, cost of parts, and availability of equipment
service facilities.
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b. A complete set of design data and calculations used by the fabricator

shall be submitted to Company.

c. For units that differ from units previously delivered under this
specification, Contractor shall provide a lead unit manual. The
manual shall contain all information in the standard manual with
details on the components and operation of the air, electrical, and
safety systems.

3.6.2 Prior to Delivery of the Unit

a. Prior to delivery of the unit, Contractor shall submit the

manufacturer's recommendations for scheduled inspection and
maintenance, the nearest service personnel qualified to perform the
work, and a proposal for providing the service periodically.

b. Prior to delivery of the unit, Contractor shall furnish drawings

showing a recommended procedure for installation. Drawings shall
indicate location of lift eyes, center of gravity, lift weights, electrical
connections, piping hookups, and other pertinent information.

3.6.3 Upon Delivery of the Unit

a. Upon delivery of the unit, Contractor shall furnish ten (10) complete
sets of hard bound data books including complete parts list,
recommended spare parts inventory, operating and maintenance
instructions, and special tools necessary to properly service and
maintain the unit.

b. Upon delivery of unit, Contractor shall furnish all reports, drawings,

test and inspection results, and USCG Type II Marine Sanitation
Device (MSD) certifications. Contractor shall submit proof of
certification of the sewage treatment system by the USCG as a Type
II unit.

3.7 Precedence

Precedence of this specification shall be in accordance with Company

Technical Requirements.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Quality assurance provisions shall be in accordance with Company

Technical Requirements, with the following additional requirements.

4.1 Standard Shop and Factory Tests

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a. A shop inspection by Company shall be required.

b. The complete aeration system shall be tested to ensure that no

defects in workmanship or mechanical failures occur.

4.2 Cleanliness Inspections

Company reserves the right to a final inspection for cleanliness of

equipment components and piping and appurtenances furnished by or
through Contractor prior to final assembly of the components.
Contractor shall give written notice to Company that the equipment is
clean and ready for inspection.

4.3 Structural Inspections

a. A check shall be made to ensure that the structural members comply

with specifications and drawings.

b. Welds shall be examined by magnetic particle or other approved

inspection methods in accordance with the Technical Requirements.

c. Lifting lugs and pad eyes shall be checked as necessary for com-
pliance with applicable standards and codes.

4.4 Final Acceptance Tests

Final acceptance tests shall consist of the following.

a. The disposal system shall be inspected to verify that the system is

complete in all respects.

b. The disposal system shall be inspected to verify that general

appearance, workmanship, and engineering is satisfactory.

c. The dimensions of components shall be checked for compliance with

drawing dimensions and with this specification. Components not
within the tolerances allowed by the drawings and this specification
shall be called to the attention of Company.

d. Adequacy of equipment supports, including size and location shall be

verified.
5.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING AND STORAGE

Preparation for shipping and storage shall be in accordance with

Company Technical Requirements.

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APPENDIX I

STANDARDS AND CODES

1. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

American Petroleum Institute (API)

RP 520 Recommended Practice for the Design and Installation

of Pressure-Relieving Systems in Refineries, Part I -
Design, Part II - Installation

STD 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A36 Specification for Structural Steel

American Welding Society (AWS)

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Steel

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

70 National Electrical Code

Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)

SSPC-SP-5 Surface Preparation Specification - White Metal Blast

Cleaning

2. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Title 40, Chapter I, Subchapter D, Part 140 Marine Sanitation

Device Standard

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Title 33, Chapter I, Subchapter 0, Part 159 Marine Sanitation

Devices

United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR 1910 General Industry OSHA Safety and Health Standards

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