TORAY MBR
Instruction Manual
06-G-MB2-NHPAC-220801
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In order to obtain enough suction pressure for the filtration process, consider friction loss of
all pipes and valves. In addition, the filtrate water outlet should be located at least 3 m below
the surface of membrane tank water level.
It is recommended that the piping from the filtrate water manifold to the filtrate water
outlet should directly penetrate the tank wall,
as shown in Fig.IV-2. In addition, if the
filtrate water outlet is an open air discharge, it is recommended that a U-shaped “trap” be
constructed to seal the filtrate piping with water.
The filtrate water flow rate is controlled with the automatic control valve (filtrate control valve).
When the liquid level of the membrane tank gets to the designed lower limit, the filtrate
control valve fully closes to effectively stop the filtration process. When the liquid level of the
membrane tank reaches the designed upper limit, the automatic shut-off valve on the raw
water influent line closes to stop the raw water flow to the membrane tank.
In the gravity filtration mode, air may accumulate in the filtrate water lines.
To prevent
reduction or loss of suction, the air in the filtrate line should be periodically purged to
atmosphere at least once per day
. The air purge nozzle should be installed at the highest
position of the filtrate water line. The line should also be fitted with an automatic shut-off
valve (the air purge valve) just upstream of the air purge nozzle (As shown in Fig.IV-2). The
filtration process should be suspended for a few minutes while purging any entrained air from
the filtrate line. Close the filtrate control valve and open the air purge valve. After all air has
been purged, return the air purge valve to the closed position and open the filtrate control
valve.