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SYSTEM DESIGN DESCRIPTION

DOMESTIC AND DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
1.0

INTRODUCTION
This document presents a detailed description of the Domestic and Drinking Water System for
Bauang Diesel Power Plant. This includes the system functions, criteria requirements, details of
system components, controls and instrumentations, operating modes, safety precautions, and
maintenance requirements of the system.

1.1

System Function
The function of this system is to provide the plant complex's potable water requirements primarily
domestic and drinking water. The system is shown in the Flow Diagram-Domestic Water Treatment
System, Reference 6.2 and in Appendix 7.1.

1.2

Criteria Requirements
All water piping shall be executed according to the provisions of the National Plumbing Codes of
the Philippines.
All underground pipes are PVC and all exposed pipes are of G.I. materials.

1.3

Summary Description of the System

The Domestic and Drinking Water System (Circuit 14) which is designed to provide the domestic
and drinking water requirements of the plant complex is composed of the following major
components:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Domestic Water Transfer Pump

Chlorinator
Elevated Water Tank
Sediments Filters
Activated Carbon Filter
Drinking Fountains with Ultraviolet Lamp Water Sterilizer

The domestic water transfer pump draws water from the cistern. While water is being pumped from
the cistern to the elevated water tank, a chlorinator injects chlorine to the line as it sense water flow.
This is intended to initially kill bacteria/organism and precipitate iron in water. The chlorinator is
equipped with an electronic metering pump for safe, economical, and efficient chlorine injection.
Chlorinated water is stored in the elevated water tank and distributed for domestic consumption.
Water at the tank is maintained at normal level by the level switch which automatically start and

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stop the transfer pump through its level switch relay.

To remove precipitated water impurities, water is passed through sediment filters. The sediment
filters are of various layers of sand filters that removes finely divided particles which remain in the
chlorinated water.
The system is also provided with ultraviolet lamp water sterilizers at the point of use for safe
drinking water.

2.0

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM

2.1

Components
2.1.1

Domestic Water Transfer Pump

The system is provided with transfer pumps to draw water from the cistern and pump to the
elevated water tank.
Technical Data
Equipment ID
Quantity
Hp
RPM
Pump Orientation
Manufacturer

Transfer Pump A/B

1 each
15.0 hp
1745 rpm
Horizontal
Pearless Pump Co.

Motor Data
Equipment ID
Quantity
HP
RPM
Frame
Type
SF
Duty
Max. Ambient
Voltage
F.L. Amps
Insul. Class
Manufacturer
2.1.2

Chlorinator

Transfer Pump Motor A/B

1 each
15.0 hp
1745 rpm
254 T
D
1.15
Continuous
40 C
230/460 V
40/20 A
B
U.S. Electrical Motors

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The system is provided with chlorinator to inject chlorine whenever a positive flow is
detected at the pipeline. The chlorinator has an electronic metering pump with a built-in
electromagnetic pressure limitation and a corrosion proof non-conductive plastic housing.
The electronic metering pump draws chlorine solution from a 100-liter plastic tank.
Residual chlorine level is maintained at 0.3 to 0.5 ppm.
2.1.3

Sediment Filters
The system is provided with sediment filters to remove finely divided particles which remain
in the chlorinated water. It consist of various layers of sand filter. The filters are usually
designed for working pressure of 40 psi and are tested for pressure up to 80 psi. The filters
are backwashed once a week to maintain quality of water.
The sediment filter is made of AISI 304 gage 16 stainless steel tank with TIG welded joints
and machine pressed top and bottom caps.
These are installed at the following locations namely: 1) Administration Building, b)
Canteen and 3) Guesthouse.
Technical Data:
Tank Diameter
Tank Height
Inlet/Outlet Size
Working Pressure
Tested Pressure
Min. Press. Required
Quantity

2.1.4

15 in.
-

32 in.
1 in.
40 psi
80 psi
NONE
3

Activated Carbon Filter

Aside from sediment filters, the system is also provided with a pressure filter whose medium
is activated carbon. Tank specification is the same as that of sediment filters.
This is installed at the guesthouse, in series with the sediment filter to remove color in water
for laundry purposes.

2.1.5

Water Sterilizer
The ultraviolet water sterilizer is installed at the point-of-use in the system to eliminate
bacteria and micro-organisms present in the fresh water that is supplied to drinking fountains

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for drinking purposes. The water sterilizer has a built-in activated carbon filter that also
remove solids, bad taste and bad odor of the drinking water.
2.1.6

Domestic Water Elevated Tank

The system is provided with an elevated water tank that stores the domestic water
requirement of the plant complex.
Technical Data:
Tank Material
Volume
Elevation

2.1.7

A-36
-

263 m3
16 m

Pipings and Valves

Pipings and valves are based on a system design pressure of 150 psig. From the domestic
water transfer pump to the domestic elevated water tank, a 100 mm. diameter pipe with 100
mm. diameter gate valves are installed.
Going to the distribution lines, different sizes of reducer couplings are installed along the line
to maintain water pressure at the outlets. The following sizes of reducers are in the system:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

2.2

100 x 75
75 x 65
75 x 38
65 x 50
50 x 32

Instrumentations, Controls, and Alarms

2.2.1

Instruments
a.

Level Switch
The elevated water tank is provided with a level switch for the automatic start/stop of
transfer pump.

2.2.2

Controls
The domestic water transfer pumps are provided with "HAND-OFF-AUTO" control mode
selector switch at its control panel at the Fire Fighting House for the manual or automatic
operation of the pumps.

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When the control mode selector switch is at "HAND" position, the pumps can be started
manually by depressing its START pushbutton and stop manually by depressing its STOP
pushbutton located at the control panel.
When the control mode selector switch is at "AUTO" position the pumps operate
automatically depending on the water level at the Domestic Water Elevated Tank.
2.2.3

Alarms
Indicating lights are provided in the "MISC. WATER PUMP" panel at the fire fighting plant
to monitor the water level at the domestic water tank.

3.0

MODES OF OPERATION

3.1

Start-up
Prior to the starting of the domestic water transfer pump, all equipment associated with the system is
prepared for service and the system valves are line-up for operation. Place the "AUTO-MANUAL"
selector switch in the Domestic Transfer Pump's control switchbox to AUTO position.

3.2

Normal Operation
Under normal operating conditions, the transfer pumps operate automatically depending on the
water level at the domestic water tank.

3.3

Shutdown
If the system has to be shutdown for maintenance of its major equipment, stop the transfer pump by
turning its control switch to MANUAL position.

4.0

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
There are no unusual precautions that need to be taken to safely operate this system.

5.0

MAINTENANCE
A scheduled program of testing and inspection should be maintained to ensure that all system
components and its control systems are in good working condition.
Manufacturer's recommendation for preventive and in-service maintenance and inspection should be
the minimum basis.

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6.0

REFERENCES

6.1

Drawing No. AO-BPPC-ME-01-F-001-Flow Diagram, Water Supply System

6.2

Drawing No. A1-BPPC-ME-01-F-002 - Flow Diagram, Domestic Water Treatment System.

7.0

APPENDICES

7.1

Schematic Diagram - Domestic and Drinking Water System.