Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 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(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; and3.Seasonal waste characterization variations; andb.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; andd.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; andf.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; andc.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; ande.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:(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. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 717.04
Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.