ENGINEERING REPORT

PROPOSED WATER REFILLING STATION

THE PROPOSED WATER REFILLING STATION IS

LOCATED AT

219, RIZAL AVENUE ANTONIO LABASON, ZAMBOANGA

DEL NORTE

PAULITA O. CALUMBA (OWNER)

VALENCIA, SE
2458

VICTOR R.
PRC LIC. NO. :

PTR 2009 :
0051388

PROPOSED WATER EFILLING STATION

The proposed water refilling station is located at 219, Rizal Avenue
Antonio, Labason Zamboanga del Norte is owned by Mrs. Paulita O. Calumba
(here referred to as proponent).
The source of water, which is defined in this study as refilling water or
product water, is refined into a pollutant and contaminant free product
using purely non chemical processes.
These include Media Pre Filtration ( 1 set pressure Type Activated
Carbon Filter, 1 set pressure type dual media, 1 set pressure type ion
exchange/ water conditioner with SS jacket & programmable automatic multi
port valve brine tank), RO MODULE (1 set high pressure centrifugal pump,
1 set RO vessel, 1 pc reverse osmosis membrane hydranautics, 1 set inlet
valve, 1 set flush valve, pressure regulator, 1 set computer controller, 1 set
low pressure switch, 2 sets flowmeter), Cartridge Pre Filtration (2 sets
stainless steel filter housing, 2 pcs micro filter), Cartridge Post Filtration
& Sterilization (2 sete stainless steel filter Housing, 2 pcs micro filter),
Cartridge Post Filtration Sterilization (2 sets stainless steel filter housing, 1
pc micro filter, 1 pc carbon block cartridge, 1 set ultraviolet system),
Mineral & Alkaline Post Filtration & Sterilization (4 sets stainless
steel filter housing, 1 pc micro filter, 1 pc carbon block cartridge, 1pc
ceramic filter, 1 set ultraviolet system). See Annex A
The concept of the proponent is basically to bring the bottling plant
closer to its customers. The water store follows the manufacturing practices
of Bottled Water Plants. It is in fact a miniaturized bottling facility and
procedures the same, if not better quality product. In a water store, the
customers usually bring in their own containers which is then washed,
disinfected and then is filled right before the customer.
Since the water store is a miniaturized bottling plant, the capital cost is
much lower. Clients dont carry the heavy cost of bottles since most of them
will bring in their own containers. It is also located near its clients, therefore,
pick up or delivery cost are very low. Due to the reduction in cost, products
can be sold as much as 50% lower than other bottled water product.

The source of water is from the local water district Labason with the
laboratory water analysis results for physical / chemical and bacteriological
tests. See Annex A (quality of water supply)

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING SITE REFILLING STATION

Location: 219, Rizal Avenue Antonio, Labason

Zamboanga del Norte
Total Area of Refilling Station: 20 square meters
Total Area of the Proposed Site:
Site Development Plan & Service Area: see
ANNEX A
Room/ Facility Area Allocation: see ANNEX A
Area to be Served: Gutala, Liloy, Tampilisan &
Labason
Population Data: 5, 000 to 8, 000 per sq. km
(estimate)

Estimated Maximum & Minimum

Water Demand: 20 50 gallons per day, based on
the
projected survey of the
proponent.

TYPE OF WATER TREATMENT:

Mechanical Pre Filtration
To remove all solids and particulates
Multi Media Filtration
To capture suspended solids
Activated Carbon Ultra Absorptive Refinement
To eliminate all undesirable colors, bad taste, foul odors and
absorb
organic chemicals including chlorine
5 Microns Cartridge Depth Filtration
To filter the water from suspended solids
1 Micron Cartridge Depth Filtration
To free the water of any remaining microscopic sediments
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Hyperfiltration
To remove any substance larger than 0.00015 microns and
produce water
with less than 10 parts per million of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Ultra Violet Irradation

Via closed loope re circulation and pre filling diffusion for
double
redundancy

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
A. ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
Activated Carbon is the most successful tool so far developed for
removing tastes and odors from water supplies. Carbon will remove a
great number of organic compounds from water. The following types of
organic matter are removed to large extent:
a. BOD, COD. Phenols
b. Saturated Oils
c. Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides
d. Many taste and odor compounds
e.
Activated Carbon is prepared by slowly heating coal, walnut
shells, or hard wood in the absence of air, then washing and chemically
treating to remove impurities. Almost all the surface area is within a
carbon granule. There are roughly 500 1000 square meter of surface
area for one gram of activated carbon.
B. CARTRIDGE
Cartridge filter can polish water to a high clarity. They are simple and
can be replaced with ease and speed. The housing too, is simple and
can be easily sanitized or replaced if needed be. It is very suitable for
bottling operations. For purposes of the water stores, the cartridge
filters are rated at 5 microns.

C. ULTRA VIOLET
The biocidal effects of ultra violet (UV) have been known since it was
established that short wavelength UV was responsible for microbial
decay often associated with sunlight. By early 1940s, design guideline
for UV disinfecting were proposed. Ultra Violet has been accepted for
treating potable water; however, due to having no residual effect, it is
advisable for point of use application.

D. REVERSE OSMOSIS
Osmosis is when pure water and salt solution are on opposite sides of a
semi permeable membrane and dilutes the salt solution. Because of
the difference in salt concentration, pure water flows through the
membrane as though a pressure were being applied to it. The effective
driving force causing the flow is called osmotic pressure. The
magnitude of the osmotic pressure depends on the concentration of
the salt solution and the temperature of the water. When the pressure
on the salt solution is sufficiently greater than the osmotic pressure,
fresh water diffuse through the membranes in the opposite direction to
normal osmotic flow. Reverse Osmosis is used in our industry for some
of the reasons that ionization is used to remove excess dissolved
minerals from a water source in order to improve taste and provide a
margin of safety in meeting standards.

EQUIPMENT
FUTURISTIC TRIO SERIES 3000 GPD 3
IN 1 SYSTEM
STORAGE TANKS & PUMPING SYSTEM

COST

-2 sets vertical type stainless steel

tank 1000 liters (raw & product)
-1 set raw water pump c/w pressure
gauge, liquid level switch. Fuzzy logic
pump controller w/pressure switch
material.
1 set product water pump c/w
pressure gauge, liquid level switch.
Fuzzy logic controller w/pressure
switch material.
MEDIA PRE FILTRATION
-1 set pressure type activated
carbon filter (FRP 10 XH54) w/SS
Jacket & Programmable Automatic
Multi Port Valve
-1 Set pressure type ion exchange /
water conditioner (FRP 10 XH54)
with SS Jacket & Programmable
Automatic Multi Port Valve Brine
tank & initial load of Austrailn Salt.
RO MODULE
-1 set high pressure centrifugal
pump; SUS 304
-1 set RO vessel
-1 pc reverse osmosis membrane
HYDRANAUTICS ESPA 3 or FILMTEC
4040
-1 set inlet valve (0 10kg)
-1 set flush valve (15kg)
-pressure regulator size
material SUS 304
-1 set computer controller w/auto
flush feature & built in TDS Meter
-1 set low pressure switch
-2 sets flowmeter (permeate &
reject)
CARTRIDGE PRE FILTRATION
-2 sets stainless steel filter housing
20 slim material: SUS 304
-2 pc micro filter, 5 micron 20 pp
CARTRIDGE POST FILTRATION &
STERILIZATION
-2 sets stainless steel filter housing
20 slim material: SUS 304
-1 pc micro filter 5 micron 20 pp

-1 pc carbon block cartridge 20

-1 set ultraviolet system 6 GPM
Ultraviolet sterilizer SUS 304
MINERAL & ALKALINE POST
FILTRATION & STERILIZATION
-4 sets stainless steel filter housing
10 slim material, SUS 304
-1pc micro filter 5 micron 10 pp
-1 pc carbon block cartridge 10
-1 pc ceramic filter & bio ceramic
filter 10 slim
-1 set ultraviolet system 2gpm
ultraviolet sterilizer SUS 304
ANCILLRIES
-1 set gooseneck
-1 set pressure washer
-three (3) set pressure gauge 0
100kg/cm2 material SS304
-one (1) lot mechanical skid SUS
202 Structure to house most of the
major component
-one (1) interconnecting pipeworks
and valves UPVC ASTM SCH40
-one (1) lot interconnecting
electrical cables and system
monitoring panel for RO Standard
Operation.
TOTAL INVESTMENT COST:
TWO (2) PERSONEL
1 SALES PERSON
1 REFILLER

PHP291, 180.00
10, 000.00

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OWNER: PAULITA CALUMBA

SUSTAINABILITY AND MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT
Activated Carbon

It is recommended to follow the frequent backwashing of activated

carbon to obtain its maximum efficiency. Since the backwashing cannot
remove the organic and inorganic chemicals that adhere to the surfaces of
the activated carbon, it needs to be recharged occasionally. Carbon
recharging is done quarterly.
Cartridge Filter
It is advisable to wash the cartridge filter. Washing cannot remove the
materials that have clogged in the very small pores of the cartridge filters.
Cartridge filters should be changed regularly to maintain proper pump
pressure and flow. Filter replacement is done monthly or if the differential
pressure between the feed pressure of cartridge filter and feed pressure of
the R.O. is more than 10 psi.
Reverse Osmosis Membrane
One of the proper cares for Reverse Osmosis Membrane is to take good
care of the pre purification filtration system, i.e. multi media, activated
carbon and the cartridge filters. However, the membrane has to be cleaned
regularly to ensure efficient in the purification of water. Membrane cleaning
is done every 4 to 6 months.
Ultraviolet Sterilizer
Daily physical inspection of the ultraviolet sterillizer is recommended to
check whether the equipment is working properly. The ultra violet lamp emits
the required short wave length irradiation at a certain period of time. Ultra
violet lamp replacement is done every 10 to 12 months.

Polishing Carbon Filter

Like the activated carbon, the polishing carbon filter traps the organic
and inorganic chemicals but unlike the activated carbon, the polishing
carbon does not have a backwashing procedure to ensure effectiveness of
this equipment. Polishing carbon filter is replaced quarterly.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
(which ever maybe applicable for common equipments)
CONSUMABLES

SCHEDULES

Sediment Filter
Activated Carbon (recharging)
Polishing Carbon
Multi Media (recharging)
Membrane Cleaning
Pleated Filter (in washing)
UV Light
Membrane

Monthly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Semi Annually
3 4 Months
Quarterly
Annually
Annually

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Pressure Problem

No water in raw water

tank
Valve stem of multi
media activated carbon
in backwash position
There is a closed valve

Fill the raw water at

least half full
Turn valve stem to
service position

Product water poor

quality (high TDS)
Low product flow
High system pressure
After taste in product
water

Solenoid valve
malfunction.
Membrane clogged

Check valves, it should

be opened. Change
filter
Replace solenoid valve
and / or coil
Clean membrane

Membrane damaged
Membrane clogged
Membrane damaged
Ozone residual

Replace membrane
Clean membrane
Replace membrane
Check ozone generator

Polishing carbon
overworked
Product / pressure tank
dirty

Change polishing
carbon
Product & pressure tank
(flushing)

ANNEX
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