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1. R K gt yr E zi a n Purnp Viet a Fina Effluard Pump heran jean 2 115 ho bow brani ws ik nara e pipe d chargu i nu al arabi 57 vri i 47 e ara RD purig ser Anchor s 55 18 E n 5 4 a d l Figure 1 Cross Section of Biolytix Filter BF6 Pumped Discharge Version Biolytix VVater Pty Ltd 1of 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 CRICOS No 00213 Category Details Certification Australia NT NSW OLD SA Tas Vic WA New Zealand ARC Australia NT NSW OLD SA Tas Vic WA New Zealand Regulatory approval requirements for installation of a Biolytix BF6 and BF6UV vary throughout Australia and New Zealand This section summarises general accreditation approvals for each state or region Pumped version passed independent testing SAI Global to AS NZS 1546 3 for alternative aerated treatment systems including operational options 1 UV disinfection at a dose rate of 88 mVVs em 2 Influent loaded with 2 4 kg day of putrescible food waste passed through an in sink food waste disposal unit Gravity Filter has same bed configuration as pumped systems Copies of SAI Global reports include effluent quality data for two separate testing trials and StandardsMark Certificate may be obtained from http docs biolytix com pro
2. Maximum number of dripline laterals in the Appendix G tables Tables assume a standard Biolytix Filter pump and a minimum 0 3m s flush velocity Maximum length of dripline aera Minimu length of dripline lateral m 16 Dripline Installation Depth AS NZS 1547 Figure 4 5 recommends installation depth varying 100 150mm Refer also IWT Safety Flow specification Appendix B Deeper installation depth required when wide dripline spacing is adopted Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 15 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS 00213 17 Sketch irrigation pipework layout drawing Dripline Kit Selection e g Safe T Drip 300 Dripline Kit Additional Items Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS 00213 Ensure maximum dripline lateral lengths are not exceeded Refer Figure 1 and Figure 2 for typical layouts The typical layout drawings are provided based on single irrigation zones Multiple zones may be required for large irrigation areas Biolytix supply a distribution valve hydraulically operated that automatically switches between irrigation zones each time the irrigation system pump operates Refer Appendix I for typical multiple zone irrigation areas Detailed design advice will be required if subsurface drip irrigation system is proposed with UV disinfection system as flow rate needs to be limited to capacity of UV lamp Selection tables provid
3. N Doc Number Rev Biolytix Technologies 21 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 SFW 700 SFW 383 1 1 9 2fz 2 6 3 12 6 3 12 4 2fz 7 Multiple Zones 2 Zones 1 Selection Tables based on using Safe T Flow dripline with Biolytix Filter BF6 pumping system Pedrollo Sumo 2 5 pump 2 Max rise refers to maximum height of drip irrigation area above top of Biolytix Filter refer Figure 1 3 Refer Appendix B for details on standard irrigation kits Note irrigation kits do not normally include sufficient fittings for maximum dripline laterals Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 22 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Filter BF6 Appendix H Irrigation Area Selection Guide Soil Category AS NZS 1547 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gravels Sandy Loams Clay Light Med H amp Sands Loams Loams Clays Clay Irrigation Rate 35 mm week Flow Typ No of L day Bedrooms Q O BWW Co Co C 1 Irrigation rates from AS NZS 1577 Table 4 2 4 2 Typical numbers of bedrooms based on AS NZS 1577 Table 4 2D 3 Refer AS NZS 1577 Table 4 2D for typical wastewater flow allowance in L person day Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 23 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 6 Appendix Multi Zone Irrigation Layout Drawings The following schematic layout drawings pr
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5. Handles a large range of household cleaners You can shower and wash when you want family planning needed Able to enjoy to the convenience of an Can t handle the extra load of In Sink In Sink Erator for kitchen waste Erators Based on the anticipated number of people on the property and its weekly waste flow rate it has been recommended that we install the Biolytix Filter Model BF6 on site Attached are the Biolytix waste treatment specifications and subsurface drop irrigation guidelines Level 3 D Block Gardens Point Campus 4000 Tel 07 3138 2466 Fax 07 3138 4438 CRICOS No 00213J How The Biolytix Waste Treatment System CRICOS 00213J Works aie ed and in sink garbage ind are welcome Safe amp invisible subsurface drip irrigation systems can __ installed to water lawns and gardens without exposing people or pets to treated effluent Phone line fof remote alarm Single phase power line for an industrial quality pump which costs about 1 cent per day to run The Biolytix Filter is a robust organic soil ecosystem that converts sewage waste water sanitary items and food wastes into irrigation water All the wastes are simply fed onto the Biolytix Filter bed using standard plumb ing The top layer is made up of coarse mesh bags with plastic media in them This houses the wet soil ecosystem It accommodates worms beetles and billions of mi
6. Installation Mounted in accordance with manufacturer s installation instructions either on top of Biolytix Filter or remote from Filter subject to site requirements Energy Usage Treatment Process Air Pump Air pump operates continuously 5 watts using 0 120 kWhr day A Filter operating at a full capacity 1600 L day would have an energy usage of 0 075 kWhrs kL treated Final Effluent Discharge BF6 Transfer Pump pump units only Energy use for a pumped BF6 Filter varies with pump selection hydraulic load and discharge pipework design A Filter fitted with a Sumo 2 5 pump discharging to subsurface drip irrigation will typically have an energy usage in the range 0 3 0 8 kWhrs kL treated A gravity discharge BF6 Filter requires no additional energy Maximum Noise Complies with AS 1546 1 lt 40 dB A Im fast response Operating conditions Operates under normal temperature and humidity conditions experienced in Australia and New Zealand if winter temperatures regularly drop below 8 C then site ground temperature soil conditions and hydrology assessment is required to determine if thermal ground insulation 18 warranted A cold climate add on kit is currently under development to enhance performance of treatment system in cold climate regions e g in Tasmania defined as above 900m AHD Emergency storage capacity 1 340 litres above high level float cut in level and below the top filter layer
7. 00213J Biolytix Filter BF6 SFW 700 SFW 383 SFW 267 2 3 4 4 2fz 16 2fz 5 2fz 14 2fz 2 Zones 2 Zones SFVV 700 SFVV 383 SFVV 700 SFVV 383 Laterals gt O OFM ALO BIB OIU OJO NIN N h Rh Om 9 18 26 212 7 17 7 2fz 22 2fz 7 18 7 212 26 2fz Multiple Zones 2 Zones x 2 Zones 2 Zones 10 212 24 272 2 Zones NI Z Z N Doc Number Rev Biolytix Technologies 20 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 SFW 267 SFW700 SFW 383 SFW 267 Laterals Laterals Ww 7 7 2fz 22 300 16 700 Multiple Zones 5 2fz 6 2fz 22 2fz 2 Zones 12 16 E 1300 12 Distribution Pipe 32PE Dripline SFVV 700 383 Length m Min 4 4 8 co N 14 NINN 2 Zones 1 20 11 2fz 8 2fz 20 2 Zones N C 1 1 N O AJIN AIA Co Oo WIM NINN h h h
8. University of Western Sydney Richmond and the University of Queensland Gatton 1995 2003 1 6 maximises wetting 1 5m The Safety Flow may be installed at 100 1 50mm cover as AS1547 however a closer spacing of Safety Flow would be required in this instance Safety Flow can also be installed up to depths of 300mm in most soil textures Maintenance requirements Flush lines every 6 12 months Installation methods IWT Implement Trenching machine or manually Connection fittings Uniram Netafim 17mm dripline industry standard Coil Length 100 m Warranty 15 years on manufacturing and materials if installed and maintained as per guidelines set out by the manufacturer Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix C Standard Irrigation Kit Details Safe T Flow Safe T Flow High Flow and Safe T Flow Low Flow Irrigation Kits Quantity Drip Irrigation Components Irrigation Kit Size 100 200 300 400 500 Dripline SFW 50m dripline kit contains 50m of dripline 2 4 6 8 10 17mm barb joiner and 16mm ratchet clip 2no Safe T Flow SFW383 dripline Safe T Flow Low Flow SFVV267 dripline Safe T Flow High Flow SFW700 dripline PE Pipe PE pipe 25mm Lilac stripe 25m 1 1 1 PE pipe 25mm Lilac stripe 50m 1 1 PE pipe 25mm PNe Lilac stripe 100m 1 1 Miscellaneous Tapping Saddle Kit comprises 25 x 72 10 20 20 24 24 tapping saddle
9. irrigation pipework to prevent dripline emitters from sucking soil back into dripline due to back siphoning may occur at completion of each pump cycle when dripline drains under gravity Standard irrigation kits contain 1 air valve kit Additional kits may be ordered Tapping Connect directly on flush and Saddles distribution pipeline to allow connection of air valves and irrigation pipe fittings Tapping saddles are supplied with stainless steel bolts Irrigation pipe Directors 13mm tail gt male BSP allow dripline to be connected to distribution and flush pipelines via tapping saddles Threaded Elbow Joiners nominal amount supplied Dilin to join dripline sections may also be necessary to repair damaged pipe ms sections I7ram 1227 WHEE Rachet clips Clamp dripline to she snipped directors and joiners Miscellaneous PE pipe fittings are fittings supplied to facilitate installation 2 3 AS1547 Design Guide AS1547 includes general details on design and construction of requirements for a subsurface drip irrigation scheme Appendix F provides a form to assist with the design of a subsurface drip irrigation scheme that includes appropriate design references to ASI547 Appendix E summarises Biolytix methods and procedures that fittings 28632 15 5 mm tip differ to AS1547 Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 5 Subsurface D
10. 55 4 1 L T a 1 C6 2 TWICE 0 1 1 2 1 Tilli L L 1 n PPADS Bi 1 Saly 2 2 3 2 1 General 3 202 757 010000 4 2 3 Guide a 5 D 1100 01010001 05 inn 6 iue NER 6 Appendices Appendix A Biolytix Filter Pump System 7 Appendix B Safety Flow 1 9 Appendix Standard Irrigation Kit 9 Appendix D Details of Irrigation Kit Extras 2 2 2 10 Appendix E Alternative design approach to AS 1547 2000 12 Appendix F Subsurface Drip Irrigation Design 2222 13 Appendix G Dripline Selection Tables m adada Ente dede 17 Appendix H Irrigation Area Selection 1 4 23 Appendix I 2 Irrigation Layout Drawings 24 Appendix J Subsurface Dripline Construction Details 26 Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 General The Biolytix Filter BF6 produces a wastewater effluent quality suitable fo
11. Integrity check for pump switches alarm e Checking biology of the Filter bed e Flushing irrigation lines and irrigation filter Reporting on system performance UV Lamp if installed Quartz sleeve cleaned 6 monthly e UV lamp replaced every 12 months Operators A copy of the operator s manual may be downloaded from Manual http docs biolytix com service record VR OperatorsManual pdf Warranty A 12 month warranty is provided free of charge with the purchase of a Biolytix Filter guaranteeing the performance and all components for that period The Biolytix Performance Warranty for the Biolytix Filter is also available after that period for up to 20 years consecutively Annual fees apply depending on the Filter model and this includes the above mentioned annual service The serviceable life of the treatment system 18 equal to the tank life typically 20 years A copy of Biolytix Performance Warranty may be downloaded from http docs biolytix com service form VF PerformanceWarranty pdf Product The table below provides a simplified outline of the Filter naming convention that covers the Specification most popular Filter range Biolytix Filter Naming Convention Document PP Nami FilterNamingConvention should be referenced to specify special filter configurations e g with 37 a pump different to a Sumo 2 5 or to be supplied as a retrofit kit 7777 Model Tank Size Pump Gravity Air Pump Telemetry or Audio Details Disc
12. Kit Contains Elster 20 25mm 2 20mm V 100 flow meter valve BO a Flow meter Kit and fittings suitable to 25mm connect to 25PE pipeline a a Contains Elster 100 flow 24 32 PE LLAC STRIPED meter valve box and fittings 2 suitable to connect to 32PE 222007000070 pipeline Irrigation field For irrigation areas where ini flush kit flush return is _ Netafim TNL High unable to return to Biolytix Threaded 1 2 BSP Filter Includes 6m closing Tapping Saddle Netafimautomatic s flush valve 1 27 TNL valve Suitable for sites where static head on m z Brek supporte valve does not exceed 6m 99024 90 Fitting provided to connect to 25PE pipeline Seek detailed design advice if static head exceeds 6m Irrigation field 32PE PN6 3 lilac striped pipeline and pipe fittings to enable connection to extension kit Biolytix Filter and 25PE irrigation pipeline for irrigation distribution and flush 50m 100m 150m 32x25 Reducer Joiner 2no 32x 1 F BSP end connector 2no or 200m x 32PE Irrigation sector Suitable for creating another irrigation sector Contains air valve kit 25x gt F kit BSP compression elbow 2no 25mm compression Tee 2no Moisture Switch excludes electrical conduit and cabling Reuse Area Valve Kit 25 or Includes 25mm 32mm PVC 32mm Ball valve connection fittings to suit
13. application area must be set out as per the on site sewerage facility plan and be less than 400m The existing septic tank system is to be demolished and disconnected to local authority requirements Full water reduction facilities must be utilized with the household plumbing fixtures to reduce the amount dornestic household waste Some water restriction facilities are Shower flow restrictors Duel flushing 3 L water closets Aerator faucets an tap outlets Front loaded conserving washing machina and water conserving appliances Flow pressure control valves on all water outlets secondary treated effiuent must be effectively released evenly across the land application area and at sustainable rate in a manner that achieves the performance requirements of the relevant standard codes Refer to the rear of this report for the On Site Sewerage Facility Plan Land Application Area Details Preferred Plant Species recommended assist in nutrient up take within high water rated areas and Local Authority Forms Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance Yours Faithfully GEOTECH DRILLING SERVICES PTY LTD fy 7 a4 b 4 F Carl Conran BE Chi Eng MIE Aust 7798 Geotech Drilling Services Job 2503 CRICOS 00213 un 5 T Geotech Drilling Services Pty Ltd 10 DES 245
14. geotextile has very good longevity being polyester which does not break down in soils unless they are highly acidic to a pH of 2 3 over a long period of exposure The polyester threads repel the water along the lines to fill all pore spaces and transfer the water 3 000 times faster than a clay loam as tested by Charles Sturt University 1996 Soil colloids can fill the pore spaces but this will still allow the transfer of water and nutrients between the colloids and the fibre Top Layer 18mm polyethylene film Root control Geotextile is copper treated This has the following benefits e Inhibits root intrusion into the geotextile or the dripper e No bacterial build up around the outside of the dripper in the soil e No leaching of copper as it is enclosed in the threads of the geotextile Depth and Spacing The Safety Flow system has demonstrated wetting patterns of 1 2m wide in sandy loam soils at the University of Western Sydney Richmond over 3 years of trials In loams or loamy clays the wetting pattern can reach up to 2 meters wide over a period of time especially where the irrigation delivery is daily as in waste water The wetting front has a pulsing effect which pushes the vector pattern wide until the soil colloids cannot sustain the amount of water to evaporation or gravitational forces The following is IWT recommendation for depth and spacing for waste water dispersion based on research outcomes from the CSIRO Land and Water Griffith
15. irrigation area would be provided by geotechnical consultant AS NZS 1547 Clause 4 5C2 recommends benching of sites with grades exceeding 1 20 For sites exceeding 1 20 specialist advice may be required to determine optimum solution e g increase irrigation area above minimum increase dripline spacing moving down slope Benching to 1 20 is not normally practical on sloping sites and would normally result in a large excavated volume of material The unique features of Safety Flow dripline e g geofabric wrap pressure compensating and non leak dripper assist to promote even distribution of effluent even over sloping sites Major issue with steeper slopes will be installation difficulties associated with the safe use of mechanical plant If sections of the irrigation area have a static pressure head exceeding 10 i e level difference between top and bottom of irrigation pipe network exceeds 10m then sections of the dripline will drain down on pump stoppage resulting in a higher flow to lower areas of the irrigation area A more detailed design review would be appropriate in this circumstance Maximum positive level difference is required to determine pump static head On some sites elevation may decrease For sites with elevation decreases exceeding 5m a design check is required to ensure pressures do not exceed pressure rating of pipework Refer also comments item 4 14 Subsurface Drip Irrigation pt Wo 8 OLU J Drip
16. maintains a dry refuge for filter organisms to survive If flooding exceeds this level the filter bed may need re inoculation The emergency storage typically allows a response time of more than 2 days at a typical domestic household loading rate of 600 L day Installation The Biolytix Filter modules are designed typically for in ground installation If the Filter is to be installed above ground the external walls of the tank are to be UV protected A detailed copy of the Biolytix Filter installation manuals may be downloaded from http docs biolytix com installation procedure IP BiolytixFilterInstallationManual pdf Electrical Installation manual http docs biolytix com installation procedure IP ElectricalInstallationProcedure pdf Telemetry Connection manual http docs biolytix com installation procedure IP TelemetryConnectionManual pdf Retrofit kits are to be installed by a trained Biolytix Installer CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Water Pty Ltd Sof 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 Servicing Servicing procedures are detailed in the Biolytix Instruction amp Service Manual A copy of the Requirements manual may be downloaded from http docs biolytix com service procedure VP BiolytixServiceManual pdf The Biolytix Filters require an annual service and system check that includes e Monitoring and maintenance of humus levels e Testing effluent quality compliance e
17. pipeline during draining If all pipework can be graded to one high point only one air valve would be required On most sites this may be difficult to achieve and as a minimum an air valve is likely to be required on each of the distribution and flush pipelines Additional air valves may be necessary on individual drip line lengths at localized high points Normally subsurface drip irrigation areas require an inline filter to be installed after the pumping system No filter 1s necessary as the Biolytix Filter provides filtration to a higher standard than a 150 200 mesh On sloping sites the top of the irrigation area is to be graded to prevent stormwater runoff into the irrigation area Figure 2 provides examples of possible drip irrigation layouts The preferred layout will need to be selected to suit project specific requirements X amp ingabon 10 Lateral 6 Funiytix Filter pum amp Flush Relu Pipelines Subsurface Cif value Ineralled at high ports of rrigaban anes Lala Example Subsurface Dripline Layouts Figure 2 Subsurface Dripline Example Layouts 2 2 System Components Biolytix supply irrigation kits that cover a range of irrigation areas that are normally encountered to dispose of on site effluent Additional components are also supplied to complement the standard kits to cover sites that have specia
18. runoff from irrigation area Maxi Air Valve at irrigation gximum rise mj e 9 area high point s to irrigation area some sites may fall x Subsurface dripline Optional in field flush valve irrigation supply and flush return pipeline Biolytix Filter Typical Irrigation Area Cross Section Figure 1 Biolytix Filter Subsurface Irrigation Schematic The end of each irrigation lateral 1s connected to a flush header or manifold that returns either to the Biolytix filter typical or alternatively to an infield flush valve Automatic flush valve s are installed in each Biolytix Filter ready to accept the flush return pipeline The infield flush valve alternative would normally only be considered when a long flush return pipeline would be required e g say greater than 50m The automatic flush valve s operate at the commencement of each pumping cycle to provide a short term flush velocity within the dripline The flush valves may be Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J removed by maintenance personnel to enable a flush velocity to be maintained for an extended period during dripline maintenance Air valves are required to be installed at all high points within the dripline system to prevent soil suction into the driplines due to back pressure or back siphoning and to release air from the pipeline during filling and allow air into the
19. spread the water in both a horizontal and lateral wetting pattern In one configuration it uses an impermeable layer of polyethylene to minimise the movement of water downwards by gravity allowing the soil to make full use of the water in capillary action It has a drip line Netafim delivering the water to the geotextile and the base polyethylene layer at a consistent and predetermined rate The flow rates and emitter spacing can be adjusted to soil conditions and length of run The dripline creates an elliptical wetting pattern along the whole length of the material A Safety Flow product specification 15 included in Appendix B safety Flow 18 the first sub surface irrigation system which uses precision capillary irrigation to better manage Gravitational water loss by using steady state irrigation technology e Saline soil conditions by displacing and diluting salts through precise applications of fresh water Root zone wetting patterns by only irrigating to replace daily evaporative losses or as the plant demands e Daily irrigation requirements directly against evaporative losses and plant requirements without overloading soils to saturation point constantly Emitter blockages by roots through a protective geofabric layer around the drip lines with impregnated copper based root inhibitor e Rodent and insect strikes and mechanical damage because the system be deeper than competitors and has protective materials aro
20. treatment system Treats domestic wastewater to a high secondary standard Manufacturer Biolytix Water Pty Ltd A Biolytix Brochure Information Kit that provides general information on Biolytix and the Biolytix Filter range may be downloaded from http docs biolytix com sales record SR_InfoKit 28web 29 pdf Versions The Filter may be configured to suit project specific requirements Variables include pump or gravity discharge tank size to suit inlet sewer invert pump type tank type factory supplied or retrofit Bed Central pump well with sealed lid pumped version only Configuration Base level sump of bagged open plastic structural support material to a depth of approximately 300 mm Filter bed of three layers each consisting of a geotextile support cloth under bagged structurally supported humus peat and bagged open plastic support material to provide a total bed depth of 1050 mm including base level sump Refer Figure 1 for typical cross section of Filter A general arrangement drawing of Biolytix BF6 Filter may be downloaded at http docs biolytix com products record drawings BF6 BF6 01 PDF Cano Bex Maintenance ACCESS rlurlun air um Hetsh Power amp Alarm 21 Cabling Cora Flush reium from su besurlace dip Final Effluant Pump Discharge Option je i Pc ici n p Filter Bed
21. with SS bolts 17mm tail x 72 BSP M director and 16mm ratchet clip 2no Compression Fitting Kit contains 1 1 1 1 1 25x25compression joiner 25 1 5 end connector 2no 25x77 BSP Fl compression elbow 2no 17mm barb elbow 14no 17mm tail x 72 BSP M director 2no 16mm ratchet clamp 30no Air Induction Kit contains Netafim Bermad 1 1 1 1 1 vac release 45430 05 25 x 72 tapping saddle with SS bolts Mini Round Valve Box 6 c w Lilac Lid Irrigation Warning Sign 2 2 2 2 2 Irrigation Sector Repair Kit contains 25x25 compression joiner 2no 1m length 25PE pipe 16mm ratchet clamp 10no 1m length SFW dripline 17mm barb joiner 5no Note Maximum number of dripline laterals 6 11 11 13 13 possible with kit additional tapping saddle kits required if a greater number of irrigation laterals are required Refer www biolytix com for details of dripline kit accessories available Details of some frequently used dripline kit extras are detailed in Appendix D Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix D Details of Irrigation Kit Extras This section provides details on some of the standard Irrigation Kit Extras or component extras that may be required for some irrigation layout designs In additional to the kits scheduled a full range of PE pipe and dripline connection fittings are available Irrigation Kit Flow meter
22. 25 32PE pipe and valve box 308 LILA STRIPED T d 32 X 174 14 NEBSP HE CONNECTOR Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Valve Kit 2 x 2x 25mm PVC Ball valves m FINISH GRADE 25mm ball valve and Tee suitable for Nl and tee connection to 25PE pipeline includes standard rectangular lilac cover valve box Waterotor 2 3 4 Allows automatic indexing between each irrigation zone or 6 port kit Includes valve box and all fittings pre installed ready for direct connection to 25PE pipeline compression fitting already installed SFVV267 383 or 1 Kit contains 50m roll of Safe T Flow dripline and 1 joiner barb joiner and ratchet 700 dripline kit clamps Allows additional dripline to be easily added to standard drip kits to 50m make up an intermediate size kit e g effectively would turn a Safe T Drip 300 kit into a Safe T Drip 350 kit Tapping Saddle 4 4 or 10 Tapping saddles and directors for Safe T Drip Irrigation Kits Required or 10 kit where additional dripline pipeline laterals are to be installed above the number available in standard dripline kits Irrigation non Contains non return valve valve box and fittings suitable to connect to 25PE return valve kit pipeline May be required in two zone irrigation systems where flush return pipeline returns to Biolytix Filter refer Appendix I Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biol
23. 7 On site domestic wastewater management The information is provided as a guide only Regulatory authorities should be contacted for special design requirements e g some authorities may specify minimum setback distances Detailed engineering design may be required for complex irrigation systems Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Me Table 4 Drip Irrigation Design Summary for Biolytix Filter BF6 Soil category number to AS NZS1547 Minimum irrigation area required Slope of irrigation area 1 Quantity of Effluent to be dispersed each day if irrigation area required is already known go to 3 2 3 4 5 Elevation difference Biolytix filter to a highest point in irrigation area b lowest point in irrigation area Doc Number Rev C CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 If not specified by local authority flow rate to be calculated based on number of bedrooms and or expected occupancy persons day Table I provides indication of flow rate based on number of bedrooms Normal wastewater flow varies 180 220L person day refer Appendix 4 2D AS NZS1547 Based on soil analysis refer AS NZS 1547 for details Soil assessors to have appropriate qualifications e g have attended the appropriate accredited training programme Refer Appendix H Minimum irrigation area is to comply with regulatory requirements Normally
24. Colifern limi sone Table 4 Secondary Effluent Minimum Setback Distances The following Table 5 provides minimum standard separation distances between the AWTS and land application facility based on the quality of the treated effiuant from the treatment unit Vertical Separation bedrock Harnzontal to dam water bore or permanent water Horizontal Separa amp an io property boundaries m When higher then tha disposal facility Am When lower fen the dap zal facility H oeiz nial to swimming paol Honzonte Separation to dwelling ar children s area m Wien higher Ban deposal facility Am When than the disposal Horizontal Seperation between a aecondary realment plant m and in ground n la ble waler tank Separation batweer the land application area and an 15m In ground potable weber E Tabe 5 Separation Distances Geotech Drilling Servicas PIL Jab 2503 CRICOS No 00213J Assessment and On SiteSewerage Facility Design Report 5 o 3 0 Recommendations The following is recommended An authorized AWTS to be utilized Level of effluent quality to be sx condary The hydraulic land application area is to be no less than 400m The land application area is to be positioned at the rear of the building site are
25. FW 383 SFW 267 Laterals Min Min fol ____ o t A J E 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 3 3 3 3 9 1 6 2fz 24 2fz 5 9 2fz 22 2fz 2 5 2 6 2 9 16 2 Zones 6 212 8 SFW 700 SFW 383 SFW 267 SFW 700 SFW 267 7 2 4 212 22 212 2 2 2 22 22 Multiple Zones Multiple Zones 12 6 12 5 2fz 20 2fz 2fz 18 2fz 2 Zones 6 12 2 Zones 6 2fz 20 2fz 12 2 Zones 10 2fz 18 2fz Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 19 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 5 4 2fz 20 2fz x I 1 OIN BIB OJO OIN NIN N O Distribution EN Semen x gt SFW 383 SFW 267 SFW 700 SFW 383 SFW 267 Laterals Laterals 2 8 4 10 Min Max O 5 16 212 3 7 16 2fz 4 4 4 28 oe id Multiple Zones 7 B m s Multiple Zones 2 Zones Multiple Zones Dripline SFW 700 SFW 267 SFW 383 SFW 267 Length m Min 2 3 3 2 4 3 Far 6 2fz 4 1 008 sez amp 8 10 2fz 26 25 6 8 7 25 24 2fz 22 5 6 18 6 zz 2 Zones 7 2 Zones d D 23 Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 19 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No
26. Geotech Drilling Services Pty Ltd QESA Site Classification Licence 740483 Site Investigation amp Classification s On Site Sewerage Axsessmaent amp Efflusni Disposal Design 38 Mirbelia Sirmat Everton Hille Old 4053 Phong 07 3355 1552 Fax 07 33545 1975 Residential Site Assessment On Site Sewerage Facility Design Date 28 3 08 Job Mo 2503 Jab Commission Dr Les Dawes QUT Civil amp Environmental Engineering Senior Lecturer school of Urban Development GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Qld 4000 7774 Local Authority Pine Rivers Shire Council UBD Map 106 L18 Real Property Description Lots 42 to 45 on 53149 Parish of Samford County of Stanlay Project Existing Building Septic System Change Over to a Secondary Treatment Plant System As requested a site visi was conducted on 12 December 2007 to assess suitable altematives for the disposal of household waste water effluent The site and soil evaluation was carried out in accordance was carried out in accordance with the following Codes of Practice 51 26 1893 Geotechnical Site Investigations 1547 2000 On site domestic wastewater management a 2006 Queensland Plumbing and Waste Water Code Les Dawes provided the folowing relevant documentation Site plan a Survey Plan floor plan A Biolytix Secondary Treatment Plant System is to be utilized this project Contact Carl Conran Mobile 41287 25 14 Email Zcon
27. PRIOR TO FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION SPECIES COMMON NAME BUFFALO KIKUYU GROUND COVER ACANTHUS mallis CRINUM nedunculutum HARDENSERGIA HIBBERTIA srangens LONANOR A l ngifolin PEMNISETUM alopecuroides Swamp Fextail PTH P D N VIOLA hederacea Native Violet BAECKEA stenophytia Weeping Boecked BAECKEA BANE SIA ur Broad Leoved Borksia CALLISTEMOM pachyphyllus Wallum Bottlabrush COMESPERMA LEPTOSPERMUM juniperinum LEPTOUSPERMUM n eviqn hum LEP FOSPERMUM liversidgei LEPTOSPERMUM ham MELASTOMA affine Blue Tonque PULTENAE A paleucen THESE SPECIES ARE NOT SUITABLE WITHIN TEN METRES OF DISPOSAL AREA BANK SEA integrifolia CALLISTEMON viminalis CALLISTEMON 50 103 CASUARINA cunninghamigna CASUARIMA Swamp Sheodk EUCALYPTUS Red Bloodwood EUCALYPTUS micracarys Talloweod EUCALYPTUS robusta Swomp Mahegany GLOCHIDION ferdinandi Cheese Tree LEPTOSPERMUM peterson LOPHGSTEMON suaveolens MELALEUCA armillaris MELALEUCA leucadendra MELALEUCA guimquenmer vig Paperbarked Tan Tree 5 Geotech Drilling Services Pty Ltd gt Canract Conran B E 34 Street vertan Hills Cid a3 Phone 07 3355 1552 Fax 3355 1975 0412 572 514 Emal cconcandtibigeond molau 19 083 045 216 CRICOS 00213J zu isr Institute for Sustainable Resources Events At sp
28. S NZS 1546 3 2001 The test results confirm that the Biolytix Filter produces an effluent quality ideal for subsurface drip irrigation Table 1 Effluent Characteristics from BF6 Filter ee em 90 lt 11 6 mg L 90 lt 8 9 mg L 1 2 2 Pumping System Treated effluent is stored at the base of the Biolytix Filter The Biolytix Filter contains a multistage submersible pump capable of pumping 10L min at 35 metres and 75 L min at 15m A copy of the pump system curve is contained in Appendix A may be used to design an irrigation system from first principles The pump operates automatically by float switch when the stored volume reaches approximately 340 litres and stops when the storage is depleted to approximately 120 litres The effective 220 litre storage volume complies with 51547 recommendations of 200 litres minimum storage for a drip irrigation pump system Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J The BF6 filter pump 15 ideally suited for direct sub surface irrigation pulsed drip Pulsed subsurface drip irrigation is effective at removing nutrients as well as bacterial and viral pathogens so disinfection of the effluent or nutrient removal prior to irrigation should not normally be necessary 1 3 Safety Flow Dripline Safety Flow Dripline was invented by Australian company IWT Safety Flow 15 a subsurface drip irrigation system that uses a geotextile to
29. Water Design Flow Number of bedrooms from supplied residential floor plan 3 with bunk beds Design number of persons per day 10 Daily per person flow far tank water supply with full water reduction facilities 140 L person day 51547 2000 Appendix 4 2D On Site roof Tank water supply Design daily flow rate all waste 1400 Liday Total weekly flow rate all waste 8800 Liweek 1 Lecture of 50 people week Tozet use only 66 One visit each 300 L Week Land Application Area Sizing Method of waste water disposal to be utilized Sub Surface Irrigation Land Application Area 10100 Lweek 404 m DIR 20 mm week Therefore the min application area is to be approximately 400m Refer to the drawing plan for details and a cross section of the land application area system Approximate Equivalent Persons EP as per AS1547 2000 10 14 000 L Week Therefore this projact is approximately 7 2EP Geotech Drilling Services P L Job 2503 CRICOS No 00213J Residential Site Assessment and On SieSewerage Facility Design Report a Site s On Site Sewerage Treatment System Criteria This treatment plant must provide secondary quality effiuent to the application area arid provide effluent compliance criteria of the following Compliance for Becondary Quality Demand suspended Solids ar Tudal Nitrogen 20 Total Progohorus 10 Theemoinlerans
30. Water Pty Ltd 3of 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 Tank Details Standard Tanks amp Existing Tank Retrofit Kits Standard The standard Biolytix Filter is installed in an Everhard polymer septic tank refer www everhard com au The Filter may also be supplied in other tanks e g concrete certified to AS NZS 1546 1 Everhard Tank size 3000 4000 Height m excl control box 1 90 2 36 incl control box 2 06 2 51 Diameter m 1 88 1 88 Inlet Sewer Invert Depth m 0 65 1 1 Mass Dry kg 396 440 Wet kg 970 1014 1 The 4000 size Filters have the same bed configuration as the 3000 Filter except that the tank 18 deeper and therefore the bed is located deeper in the ground 2 Wet weight is with moist filter media but with no standing water in Filter sump Filters would normally be delivered with dry weight Retrofit The Biolytix Filter bed may be retrofitted into an existing Australian Standard compliant septic Typically the tank should be vertical cylindrical with a central access hatch although it may be possible to retrofit into other tank shapes Biolytix provides retrofit kits for various circular tank diameters A minimum 1 6 m diameter tank 18 required and a minimum of 1 1m tank depth is required below inlet sewer to provide sufficient depth for installation of Filter bed Level Control Treated effluent either discharges under gravity or is pumped In pumped option effluen
31. a as per the on site sewerage facility plan The land application area has been designed to be irrigated under turf or a mulched garden bed The sub surface irrigation system shall distribute the effluent evenly within the design area a fixed manifold system with the effluent treatment plant pump to suit the head of the system The pressure compensating dripper irrigation pipes in the land application area must be constructed at level grade and in loose sandy loam 100mm below the ground surface and to the manufactures written specifications service irrigation line dosing inhibitor and clean filter regularly ta manufacturers specifications The land application area must be maintained regularly to encourage plant growth assist piant ewapo tranmspiration and monitor land application performance Provide warning signs near the boundaries of the irrigation area in at leest two places clearly to property users with wording such as Recycled Water Avoid Contact DO NOT DRINK Al on site sewerage treatment facilities are to be installed operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Medicines and antibiotics must not be pul down the sewerage system as this will kill the organisms in the treatment plant a The on site sewerage treatment system is not designed to cope with solids and flows from garbage grinders Gerbage grinders not recommended application area must be pr
32. contaminated during drilling for tapping saddles Install each dripline lateral from the distribution manifold spaced in accordance with the design details e g by plowing trenching or fill techniques The installation method should avoid placing excessive stress on the dripline tubing Cut each lateral approximately 300mm above ground level at the location of the flush manifold pipework if flush manifold is to be installed Use thread tape on all screw fittings Depth of burial is to be consistent throughout the field and would normally be 100mm depth of cover It is necessary to keep the pipe shallow to ensure effluent uptake by plants however in sand depth may be 150mm Ensure loose debris dirt cannot enter pipeline s and provide temporary pipe covers as necessary Install air valves in valve pits at highest points within the system in accordance with design drawings use thread tape Valve pits should be free draining to prevent flooding e g located over 200 thick pea gravel or similar Install automatic flush valve if not already pre installed within Biolytix Filter normally installed at lowest level on flush manifold or at end of each dripline lateral subject to design layout Fill Biolytix filter with fresh water and turn on pump Check for flow out the ends of all dripline Let the pump run for about 5 minutes to flush out any debris from pipeline m Install flush manifold including any isolation valves and connect d
33. croscopic organisms These soil creatures are vital macerator organisms breaking up the organic material converting the waste into humus and structur ing it so that its drainage and air porosity are continually renewed and main tained indefinitely The organic matter particles then wash through and accumulate on the surface of a finely structured humus and coco peat layer Here it is reprocessed again and again and structured into a sponge like filter by the soil organisms that live in it The fine structured compost has remarkable properties It is 9076 water by weight yet has a high cation and anion exchange capacity This means it adsorbs and holds back nutrients chemical compounds and toxins for the trillions of living organisms to digest over time Competing treatment processes don t have this ability It also has powerful odour absorbing capacity which is why we can guarantee no odours 8 BIOLYTIX 63 Biolytix Technologies T 07 54 35 2700 07 54 35 2701 Toll Free 1300 881 472 www biolytix com Cross Section of a typical Biolytix Filter Sewage entering the top section of the Biolytix Filter CRICOS 00213J 854 LI 2 v hab ay 11 44 Mis 8 1 Fine inert solids eMuent accumulate m After the last layer the effluent has been well treated and a geofabric filter about the diameter of the tank
34. ducts record PR_BF6ApprovalWithUV pdf covers filter with without UV disinfection http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6JASANZReport pdf http docs biolytix com products record BF6 JASANZ ReportUV pdf Filter Operation Approvals BF6 Filter with no disinfection Approval Authority amp Reference webpage link to document copy Dept of Health amp Community Services Approval Number 08 07 http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6ApprovalForNT pdf Dept of Health WCT 023 http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6ApprovalForNS W pdf Dept of Infrastructure amp Planning Chief Executive Approval No 04 2007 http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6ApprovalForQld pdf Dept of Human Services WCS 01586 16 12 2003 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6ApprovalForSA pdf Dept of Justice Accreditation BSR 0438 2006 http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6ApprovalForTAS pdf EPA Victoria CA90 04 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6ApprovalForVic pdf WA Health Approval No 169 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6ApprovalForWA pdf ARC letter 13 April 2006 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6ApprovalARC pdf Filter Operation Approvals BF6 Filter with UV Disinfection BF6UV Project specific approval by NT Dept of Health required Dept of Health BF 002 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6Approva
35. e drip irrigation guidelines document may be downloaded from http docs biolytix com products procedure PP BiolytixDriplrrigationGuidelines pdf Surface or subsurface irrigation installed to AS NZS 1547 with UV disinfection at a dose rate not less than 88 mVVs em Loading Hydraulic Standard Filter bed Filter bed volume 1 6m Long Term Acceptance Rate LTAR 1600 L day 10 person per day equivalent 4 day peak capacity 2150 L day Concrete or Non standard tank Requires 1 m of bed volume per kilolitre of influent per day or 660 mm day internal surface whichever is the lesser Peak loading rate 15 880 mm internal surface area day Biological The maximum allowable BOD loading for the Filter varies slightly with certification conditions refer section Certification The Filter has been comprehensively tested to treat domestic wastewater including putrescible food wastes through Insinkerator at the maximum hydraulic loading rates specified above 1 6 10 person loading Based on normally accepted BOD loading figures of 60 g BOD person per day and putrescible waste garbage disposal increasing organic loading by 33 the Biolytix Filter has a daily BOD capacity of at least 800 g BOD day Contact Biolytix if the Filter is required to treat non standard wastewater e g blackwater only as the hydraulic loading maximum may need to be reduced to suit higher strength wastewater CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix
36. ecial events which will be held twice a year it is anticipated that up to 150 people will be on site and as such portaloos will be arranged for the comfort of everyone on the property Viking Rentals http Awww vikingrentals com au toilet hire weddings events html are a professional portable toilet hire company servicing the Greater Brisbane area They supply dignified stylish toilets that are appropriate for any function or special event Their roomy toilets have a unique and highly effective ventilation system and a large sink with a foot pump Biolytix Waste Treatment System The Biolytix System is a robust organic wet soil ecosystem in a tank and is home to worms beetles and billions of microscopic organisms It recycles sewage and wastewater into irrigation water for the garden using minimal fossil fuels and no chemicals It can also recycle all food scraps with an in sink grinder and break down non plastic sanitary items The difference between Biolytix system and other treatment systems are Biolytix System Other Treatment System Silent operation Natural process no chemicals Safe for people pets and soil Pathogens may potentially be sprayed around No odour smells after a very high loading Small tank Very large tanks Continue to treat during power failure Handles peak and throughs in loading Can fail after holidays or during a party Loves organic loads such as milk down Food down the sink can lead to failure the sink
37. ed with this guide document assume Safety Flow dripline Refer Appendix B and Appendix C Biolytix standard subsurface dripline kits For sites with unusual layouts additional fittings may be required to complement a standard Biolytix irrigation kit Biolytix provide a range of dripline component kits to supplement the main irrigation kits e g additional air valves pipe lengths and pipe fittings Refer Appendix D for details of some standard irrigation extras available 16 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Appendix 6 Dripline Selection Tables The following explanatory notes should be read prior to using the selection tables The selection tables in this appendix provide the minimum and maximum number of irrigation pipe laterals appropriate for an irrigation area given Dripline type either SFW700 SFW383 and SFW267 Refer Appendix B for dripline specifications Three types of irrigation kits are available that include these driplines Safe T Drip contains SFW383 Safe T Drip low flow contains SFW267 and Safe T Drip High flow contains SFW700 e Total dripline length refer Table 4 Ref 7 For dripline lengths not provided a conservative higher dripline length should be assumed e Size and length of distribution and flush pipelines refer Table 4 Refs 8 and 9 Multiple solutions are available for 25PE and 32PE pipeline Typically a 25PE pipeline should be selected wherever possible Where suitable distribution and flush pipe length d
38. erty is situated in well vegetated and hilly area of Camp Mt in the Pine Rivers Shire The following table provides a summary of monthly and annual precipitation and evaporation data from the samtord CSIRO weather station for the Bureau of Ammal 1350 as ss so a lag ki si sues Table 1 Mean Mery Paoptaipn xam Mar Juy Aug Dec Annua _ _ imum 1543 1316 __ 720 ee Fete te 1818 1710 1825 14885 Tae 2 Maon Monthiy Evaparallan The monthly and annual average precipitation is not excessive The proposed site far the disposal is open well drained and has high evapo transpiration capabilities Geotech Drilling Services Job 2503 CRICOS 00213 Residential Site Assessment and On SlteSewerage Facility Design Report 3 Site 2 0 On Site Sewerage Facility and Land Application Area Design On Site Sewerage Treatment System Type of system to be used A secondary quality All Waste Treatment System AWTS authorized for use by the Department of Natural Resources must be utilized to treat omestic strength waste water only s Soil Design Parameters From 5 1547 2000 TABLE 2 the Irrigation rate DIR is as Sol Caiagon ne Raie DAR Drainage Class Clay Losin dimming lim pesrfectiy Table 3 oo Parameters Waste
39. filters out all particles larger than 90 micron This three dimensional filter is biologically cleaned and does not need any mainte nance It protects the irrigation system from clogging up The water component of the wastewater finally accumulates in the sump where some more of the very fine sediment is settled out in a quiescent zone before the clear reclaimed water can be pumped or drained to irrigation or reuse As the technology is fully aerobic it does not require an energy intensive aquatic or odourous septic stage The layered flexible modular filter elements are designed to also be installed into a conventional septic tank unit but are equally suited to be used within any vertical cylindrical tank normally a minimum depth of approximately 1 5m is required Normally the filter is constructed within a standard 2500 litre polymer tank 1 88m diameter by 1 63m high The only mechanical components in the standard treatment unit filter are a single phase industrial strength pump and a tiny but robust 5 watt air pump The Biolytix Filter can be scaled according to the wastewater loading fe BIOLYTIX 3 Biolytix Technologies T 07 54 35 2700 F 07 54 35 2701 Toll Free 1300 881 472 www biolytix com BIOLYTIX O BIOLYTIX FILTER BF6 specication Category Details Model Biolytix Filter Model BF6 or Deluxe Model Biolytix Filter Model BFGUV when supplied with UV disinfection On site wastewater
40. harge Visual Alarm BF6 3000 P A T 4000 G V When filter 16 supplied with UV disinfection the model 1s denoted as BF6UV Examples BF6 3000 PAT BF6 Filter with 3000 litre Everhard tank Sumo 2 5 pump discharge Schego air pump and phone line telemetry alarm BF6UV 3000 PAT BF6 Filter with UV disinfection 3000 litre Everhard tank Sumo 2 5 pump discharge Schego air pump and phone line telemetry alarm BF6 4000 GA V BF6 Filter with 4000 litre Everhard tank gravity discharge Schego air pump and audio visual alarm system BF6 4000 PAT BF6 Filter with 4000 litre Everhard tank Sumo 2 5 pump discharge Schego air pump and phone line telemetry alarm system BF6 4000 PAV BF6 Filter with 4000 litre Everhard tank Sumo 2 5 pump discharge Schego air pump and audio visual alarm system CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Water Pty Ltd 6of 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 BIOLYTIX Biolytix Technologies SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION Biolytix Filter Bf6 July 2005 Biolytix Technologies Pty Ltd ACN 097 798 966 Head Office Biowater Projects PO Box 591 429 Sandy Bay Road Maleny QLD Australia 4552 Hobart Tas Australia 7005 PH 07 5435 2700 PH 03 6225 0730 FAX 075435 2701 FAX 03 6225 4354 Email info biolytix com Email garyi biolytix com Document Status Rev Status Author Approved for Issue 3 6 05 C IWT dripline GRI D Cameron J Jordan option CRICOS 002134 TABLE OF CONTENTS
41. her areas are relatively dry indicating possible blockage or pump operational problems Entire irrigation area appears saturated indicating possible overloading of irrigation area Landscaping to be established immediately e g grass cover to stabilize soil and allow for the vegetation to take up the water Maintain plumbing fixtures to ensure excess water does not enter wastewater treatment system overloading the Biolytix Filter and irrigation area Do not drive vehicles or heavy equipment over the drip irrigation area Lawn mowers and light equipment may be driven over the field Do not drive tent stakes excavate etc within irrigation area Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 28 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS 00213J Biolytix Filter BF6
42. icates a multiple zone irrigation area A Waterotor is capable of irrigating directly to 2 3 4 and 6 zones With multiple zones it is unlikely that the flush return pipeline would return to the Biolytix Filter due to the complexity of pipework required and infield flush valves would be Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 24 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 installed Similar to a 2 zone design a multiple zone irrigation area would need to be detailed to scale to determine the length and number of irrigation components required es xx o x lur Zone 1 fe zone Flush Valve Option Flush return F pipeline to Biolytix Filter P 4 i Waterotor Indexing Valve m 10 2 3 4 or 6 zones A 1 gt Subsurface Dripline Biolytix 1 with pump N 1 Zone 4 Irrigation Pipelines y s Zoned Air Valve High points A o of irrigation zones fone 6 Figure 4 Multi Zone Irrigation Schematic In field Flush Valves Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 25 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Filter BF6 Appendix J Subsurface Dripline Construction Details Preconstruction Notes Pipeline Fittings Match fittings against design drawings to ensure all equipment has been supplied prior to commencing any exca
43. l design requirements Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 4 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Complete details of the irrigation kits are contained in Appendix Table 2 summarises the key components of the drip irrigation kits and their application Table 2 Irrigation Kit Components Irrigation Transfers treated effluent from the Biolytix Filter to the irrigation supply header Polyethylene pipe is supplied with lilac stripes denotes treated effluent pipeline in accordance with Australian Standards 25mm PE pipeline is normally adequate for most applications Sites that have a long distribution pipe length or have large irrigation areas may require a larger diameter pipeline Supply and Standard irrigation kits supply 25 PE80B PN6 3 lilac striped pipeline On most flush header projects a larger diameter pipeline should not be necessary for header pipework Dripline IWT Safety Flow Dripline with pressure compensating emitters is supplied the irrigation kits These driplines are provided with dripline rates of 2 67 3 83 and 7 00 litres metre hour Refer Appendix B for specification details Supply Pipeline Flush Pipeline PE pipeline is supplied similar to the distribution pipeline The flush pipeline 18 provided to allow periodic flushing cleaning of the dripline laterals Flush flows are normally returned to the Biolytix Filter Air Valves Installed at high points in the
44. lForNSW pdf Dept of Infrastructure amp Planning Chief Executive Approval No 04 2007 http docs biolytix com products record PR BF6ApprovalForQld pdf Dept of Health WCS 02077 13 4 2006 http docs biolytix com products record PR_BF6ApprovalForSA pdf Application pending Project specific approval by Council required Supplementary fittings or attachments e g UV disinfection to certified systems do not require EPA approval Application pending No formal approvals in place Contact regulatory authority for requirements CRICOS 002134 Biolytix Water Pty Ltd 2of 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 6 Category Details Effluent quality Secondary standard effluent quality as defined by AS NZS1547 Effluent quality following secondary treatment is expected to be equal or better than 20 g m 5 day biochemical oxygen demand and 30 g m suspended solids Effluent quality produced by the BF6 Filter is to a higher standard than the secondary standard effluent quality limits SAI Global completed independent performance tests to AS NZS1546 3 On site Domestic Wastewater Treatment Units Part 3 Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems September 2003 The Table below summarises the results from the independent testing on the BF6 Filter Essentially the independent testing showed that the Biolytix Filter BF6 produces a high quality secondary effluent No detailed mass balance has been ca
45. line lateral spacing AS NZS 1547 Clause 4 5C3 2 f states maximum spacing shall be 1000mm in clay soils and 600mm in sand refer Figure and Figure 2 IWT research has demonstrated that a wider dripline spacing is possible to that recommend in AS NZS1547 refer IWT specification Appendix B with spacing up to 1 5m wide in sand and 2m in clay soils Typically a 1 5m spacing is likely to be appropriate for most sites with an installation depth of 150mm approximately Closer spacings i e aprox 700mm would be required to assist in uniform irrigation of grass turf vegetation cover and to mitigate against striping effect in irrigated area Total length of dripline required Item 3 Item 4 Distribution pipeline selection 7 7 25PE80 PNS Lilac striped pressure pipe should suit most applications 32 80 PN6 3 be required for sites where a long distribution pipeline is 9 Flush return pipeline selection required or where irrigation area is uphill typically greater than 10m of Biolytix Filter refer Appendix G selection tables Dripline Selection Refer Appendix F selection tables Most residential sites should only be single zone For multiple zone sites refer also Appendix I for some possible Number of Irrigation Zones Required layout arrangements Minimum number of dripline laterals No Refer Appendix G Refer explanatory notes prior to using tables Refer Biolytix Irrigation designer for applications outside the ranges covered
46. o not exist the more conservative longer pipe length selection table should be adopted alternatively a detailed design would need to be undertaken e Maximum level rise in the irrigation area refer Table 4 Ref 5 If level drops from Biolytix Filter to irrigation area a level rise of 0m should be assumed The tables assume e Fach dripline lateral length will be approximately equal 1 6 allows for a uniform flush velocity in each lateral of 0 3m s minimum e irrigation area is relatively uniform Irrigation areas with several metres difference in level typically gt 5m may require a more detailed design review refer Table 4 Refs 4 and 5 When the difference in level exceeds 5m it is likely that the dripline emitters will be open during the flushing event In this instance the more conservative bracketed term e g 15 in the selection tables should be adopted Bracketed details also include the term 2fz this term implies 2 flush zones are required to ensure minimum flush velocity is obtained This solution would require manual valves to be installed and pipework designed so that the irrigation area may be split into 2 during a manual flushing event Under normal circumstances the 2 flush zone option should not be necessary as it 1s a lower flow dripline would provide an alternative solution Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 17 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213J Biolytix Filter BF6 SFW 383 SFW 267 SFW 700 S
47. one subsurface drip irrigation layout The Biolytix Filter pump is connected to an irrigation distribution pipe that feed a number of dripline lateral pipes Pressure compensating non leak driplines e g Safe T Flow are normally recommended as they enable the dripline to be installed on sloping sites without requiring additional pressure valve controls The dripline is typically installed perpendicular to across slopes Air Valve installed at high points in irriqation area Irrigation Supply Header Li 25PE Safety Flow 25 Irrigation Flush Header optional connection point oec uit 25PE 80B PNE for supply pipeline to suit a Dripline Lateral Length E o M M zn EU EE MMC Qe 7 Dripline Spacing irrigation layout 25x32 Reducer Joiner 7 25 32 Reducer Joiner for 32PE supply pipeline for 32PE Supply Pipeline Irrigation Supply Pipeline Optional Infield Manual 25PE 808 PNS Automatic Flush Valve in or 32PE PN6 3 32PE PN6 3 lieu of flush return pipeline normally installed where long flush return pipeline required mo 221 425 32 Poly End Connector 100 dia Gravity Sewer Biolytix connection to Biolytix Filter Filter me Autamatic line flushing valves pre installed in Biolytix Filter to accept flush return Drain to divert stormwater
48. otected from infiltration and overland flow from heavy rainfall events Install catch drains upslope to divert overland flow away from this area If required sub soil seepage cut off drains can be installed The land application facility must not compromised by grazing animals recreational activities and gardening areas which may compact the soll or interfere with the function af the facility The effluent disposal area must be fenced off from farm animals The land application area must not be paved or sealed or subject to vehicle traffic Suitable plant Species are to be planted on the down hillside area of the application area and in the retention mound to help assist with water nutrient take up Geotech Drilling Services Jab 2503 CRICOS No 00213J Residential Site Assessment and On SiteSewerage Facility Design Report B 5 0 Certification An additional Charge applies for the inspection and certification The land application area irrigation installer must contact Geotech Drilling Services Pty Lid prior to the land application being completed inspect it and issue compliance certification Mo bare earth is to be exposed on the ground surface Turf or mulch must be imported and laid on the ground surface 6 0 Conclusion The site and soil evaluation data reveals that the most suitable location for the land application area is af the rear of the existing bullding site aras The land
49. ovide possible details of irrigation fields that require multiple zones To determine the maximum and minimum length of irrigation zone laterals the design tables provided in Appendix G may also be used Design details would need to be based on the irrigation zone located furthest from the Biolytix Filter or the zone at the highest elevation 1 6 whichever results in the more rigorous requirement Figure 3 provides a schematic drawing of a 2 zone irrigation area with the flush pipeline returning to the Biolytix Filter A detailed drawing would be required to determine actual irrigation kit component requirements Typically in additional to a standard irrigation kit the following additional items are likely to be required 2 Zone Waterotor Kit automatically indexes flow sequentially between both irrigation zones Non return valves to prevent backflow to each irrigation zone from flush header pipeline valves standard irrigation kit 1s unlikely to have sufficient air valves Tee connection and other miscellaneous polyethylene pipe fittings to suit irrigation layout Dripline Spacing Biolytix Filter with pump Irrigation Distribution amp Flush Return Pipeline subsurface Dripline 6 Irrigation Laterals Air Valve Installed at high point s of irrigation area 2 zone Waterotor Non return valve Figure 3 Schematic Drawing of 2 Zone Irrigation Area Flush Return to Biolytix Filter Figure 4 ind
50. r direct subsurface drip irrigation This document provides general information to assist with the design and installation of a subsurface drip irrigation system suitable for use with a Biolytix Filter BF6 pumped version 1 BF6 PAT or BF6PAV Biolytix provides irrigation kits using Irrigation and Water Technologies IWT patented Safety Flow Irrigation dripline and this manual 1s based on the use of this dripline Alternative driplines may require a different design approach The Safety Flow dripline utilizes Netafim Uniram pressure compensating dripline and references and extracts are taken from Netafim and IWT design guides and specifications wherever possible 1 2 Biolytix Filter Two parameters of the Biolytix Filter BF6 affect the operation of a subsurface drip irrigation system the pumping system and effluent quality These parameters are discussed below 12 1 Effluent Quality Australian Standard AS NZS 1547 2000 On site domestic wastewater management includes design and construction details for an on site subsurface drip irrigation system AS1547 recommends optimum performance may be obtained from a subsurface drip irrigation system if high quality secondary treated effluent having 5 day Biochemical Oxygen Demand and SS Suspended Solids levels of 15 15 mg L Table 1 summarises the effluent characteristics of the Biolytix Filter BF6 that were achieved when the filter was independently tested by SAI Global to A
51. rantibbignond net a CRICOS No 00213J Residential Site Assessment and On SiteSewerage Facility Design Report 2 Site 1 0 Site Evaluation and Assessment Local Environment This block of land is an acreage property set on the side rise of hill the Pine Rivers suburb of Camp Mt The proposed residence is to be positioned towards the rear of the property The proposed land application area is to be positioned towards rear of the bullding site area There are no Salita il ent waler courses within 30m of the land application area Refer to the site assessmen plan for details Site Conditions and Observations Ai the time of the site assessment the following site conditions observed Weather Summer warm and moist Surface conditions Moist sand soils Vegetation Tall grasses and trees Slope Drainage Fair Soil Profile Visual inspection of cut banks was used fo examine the typical soil profiles A summary of the profiles is as follcws and depths are mm 00 150 SM Gravelly Clayey Sand Dark Brown Dry Loose 150 450 SC Clayey Sand Pale Brown Damp Medium Dense 450 800 CH Sandy Clay Orange Brown Moiat High Plasticity 800 1200 Weathered Rack Decomposed Granite 1200 Borehole Termination Groundwater No pooling of water on the ground surface on the ground surface and shallow sub surface table was encountered while test bore drilling Hydrology This prop
52. rip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J 3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Details to assist the construction of a subsurface drip irrigation system are contained in Appendix J 4 REFERENCES Netafim Techline Design Guide Subsurface or On surface Pressure Compensating Dripperline Netafim Irrigation Water Technologies Pty Ltd Safety Flow Specification Design Guideline for Netafim Wastewater Dispersal System Domestic Use Netafim Australian Pty Ltd Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 6 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix A Biolytix Filter Pump System Curve The Biolytix Filter BF6 has a Sumo m2 5 pump installed refer pump system curve below Curve may be used to design irrigation system from first principles lead H im PERFORMANCE DATA AT 2900 1 min mumewone ronen 8 18 D e en T una KW HF dim ete SUMOn26 Doc Number Rev Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix B Safety Flow Specification Safety Flow SFW 266 SFW 382 SFW 700 Flow rate m 2 6 litre metre hour 3 8 litre metre hour 7 0 litre metre hour Irrigation pipe Netafim Uniram 17 Pressure Compensated Non Leak Opening Pressure 10 m head Eliminates drainage and refill effect 35 m head 14 4 mm 16 4 mm 12 Geotextile Wrapping Polyester The
53. ripline laterals procedures Commissioning Notes Open the flush or isolation valves and operate pump to flush lines and then close the valve and check the field and all piping and connections for leaks Turn off the system m Do not start the system with a large dose that may create preferential water Commission pipeline in accordance with Biolytix Filter commissioning passages to the surface The commissioning phase should adopt dose rates not dissimilar to that required in normal operation In particularly dry fields commissioning may be assisted by dampening the field if spray irrigation water source is available prior to commencing the initial irrigation 43 Complete final as built diagrams flow measurements and pressure readings at 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 21 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 To ensure trouble free operation of the irrigation field regular performance monitoring of the field 185 required Performance monitoring should be carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and not less than 6 month intervals Visually check and report the condition of the drip field including any noticeable wetness Some possible problem symptoms include e Water surfaces continuously at one or more isolated spots indicating possible localized damage to dripline Portion of irrigation area 15 saturated while ot
54. rly enter area causing road paths to develop within the irrigation field 3 In soil conditions that are particularly dry moisten the soil the day before where possible to facilitate construction works Do not install system in saturated soils Dripline nstallation 3 1 Mark all corners of the irrigation field Generally the top corners should be at Stormwater The ingress of surface and seepage water into the land application the same level The bottom corners should also be at approximately the same level Mark out location of all distribution and dripline pipework e g marking Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 26 Subsurface Drip Irrigation CRICOS No 00213 Biolytix Filter BF6 paint or similar Generally dripline should be laid to follow land contours Some minor adjustment to the design layout may be required to achieve the required dripline spacing whilst achieving an approximate level grade If it is not possible to achieve an even grade the dripline should be appropriately graded to ensure any trapped air may rise to the nearest air valve s Install the irrigation supply manifold from the Biolytix Filter and the flush manifold where it is located within the same trench The depth of the manifold at dripline connections would normally be installed at the same depth as the driplines to enable the air valves to operate effectively Manifold pipework is to be flushed before connection of dripline if it has become
55. rried out on the nutrient removal efficiency of the Biolytix BF6 Filter Based on independent test results from Environment Bay of Plenty on the BF6 Filter module the average nutrient levels in the final effluent were typically TN 42mg L approx 30 NO approx 70 and TP 8mg L Nutrient levels may however vary significantly subject to hydraulic load and the nutrient level in the influent wastewater e g strength of influent and whether insinkerator is installed Greater N removal is normally achieved at higher hydraulic loading rates BF6 Filter Effluent Quality 90 percentile data from AS1546 3 independent tests Standard Putrescible food waste Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD lt 12 mg L lt 15 mg L Total suspended solids lt 9 mg L lt 10 mg L Thermotolerant Coliforms 10 cfu 100mL lt 10 cfu 100mL Thermotolerant Coliforms only applicable with UV disinfection The Biolytix Filter normally achieves 3 4 log reduction in Thermotolerant Coliforms without separate disinfection equipment On site dispersal Dispersal is to be in accordance with regulatory requirements typical requirements are as follows Subsurface drip irrigation or trenches beds mounds installed to AS NZS 1547 if effluent is not disinfected with UV Biolytix supplies IWT Netafim Safety Flow dripline and irrigation equipment refer www kisss net au as standard option for subsurface and subsoil irrigation Subsurfac
56. t is stored in the base layer of each Filter module until float controls are initiated Standard float switch with swivel mount Open circuit typical setting 60mm represents 120 left in storage Closed circuit typical setting 170mm 340 in storage Alarm Various options are available including Standard Telemetry Event Monita or equivalent phone line telemetry alarm direct to service provider Operates on any analogue digital telephone system and 18 certified for operation with the ACA on the Australian Telephone Network Audio Visual Standard AS 1546 3 compliant audible and visual alarm Different options are available including siren or panel mount systems Electrical control box IP56 polycarbonate weatherproof control box and isolation switch All components to AS3000 2000 Control box 18 normally mounted on BF6 Filter module as standard Wall post mount control box option is also available e g for areas that may be prone to flooding Pump cycle Adjustable range 160 220 litres CRICOS No 00213J Pump Biolytix normally supplies Pedrollo Pumps in the Sumo and Top ranges Full specification specifications details of Pedrollo pumps may be obtained from www pedrollo com The standard pump supplied is a Pedrollo Sumo 2 5 however a Pedrollo Sumo 2 7 or other suitable borehole type Pump discharge pump may be installed to suit required d
57. to the mesh irrigation lines and to facilitate system servicing 1 5 4 Check effluent dripper system to ensure water It is not practical to check operation of all c flows uniformly from all perforations and that perforations before covering of dripline as this all flushing valves and other fittings are would require several hundred metres of operating correctly dripline to remain exposed until the Biolytix Filter is commissioned 4 5 4 Record time taken to pump from pump on to The normal dosing duration for the Biolytix d the pump off level This shall be Filter will be 6 to 12 minutes subject to the approximately 3 minutes Record time in on final design layout of the treatment plant and system log irrigation area The pump flow rate required 1s governed by the dripper selection and irrigation area The Biolytix Filter has a sump storage volume of approximately 200 litres as recommended by clause 4 5C3 1 and a longer discharge time 1 e compared to specified time of approximately 3 minutes provides a greater time for soil to absorb the pumped volume Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix F Subsurface Drip Irrigation Design Form Completing the questions in Table 4 assists with the design of a subsurface drip irrigation area suitable for use with a Biolytix Filter BF6 The notes contain references where appropriate to Australian Standard AS NZS 154
58. und the drip lines Use of treated effluent as irrigation water by ensuring an even distribution into the capillary spaces of the soil rather than the macro pore spaces without contamination to the surface or deep percolation into ground water Contaminated sites by irrigating without spreading the contaminant allowing deep percolation of the contaminant or bringing it to the surface e Water wastage by using low flow emission rates combined with geotextile that use capillary and mass flow to discharge water evenly without fluidising the soil and destroying soil structure Yield increase quality and predetermined growth rates by applying water to the roots at the precise time and location needed The Netafim Uniram dripline contained within the Safety Flow wrap is a pressure compensated continuous self cleaning drip line The Uniram drip line has the following features pressure compensating range 15 10 35m e Unique non leakage mechanism CNL which eliminates drainage and refill effect requires a minimum 10m operating head to open e High clogging resistance with unique self flushing mechanism e The silicon diaphragm in the dripper is chlorine resistant Doc Number Rev C Biolytix Technologies 2 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Biolytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J e Unique anti vacuum mechanism preventing sucking of soil into the dripline 2 DESIGN 2 1 General Concept Figure 1 details a typical single z
59. uty Filter only General specification details of the standard pumps supplied is summarised in table below Manufacturer Pedrollo Spa Model Top 2 3 Sumo 2 5 Sumo 2 7 BF6 default Voltage Phase 240 volts AC Single Thermal protection Yes Seals Double oil lubricated mechanical Submersion max 6m 20m Head max 9m 10 5m 36m 60m Duty 1 20l min g8m 201 min 10m lOl ming35m 101 min 58m Duty 2 140l min gdm 2001 4m 80 l min 14m 80 l min 18m Power 0 37kW 0 50kW 0 45kW 0 75kW Estimated life 3 000 hours 10 000 hours Biolytix Water Pty Ltd 4of 6 PR BF6Specifications R 7 Air Pump Specifications Manufacturer Schego Model M2K3 membrane pump Voltage phase power 220 240 V 50Hz s ngle 5 watt Maximum delivery head 3m Flow rate 350 l hr Estimated life Diaphragm 4 years Coil 20 years Refer Schego website for further details http www schego de UV Disinfection Unit Optional UV disinfection unit needs to be ordered separately to the Biolytix Filter Models Various selected to provide a minimum dose rate of 88mWs cm at the design flow rate for the land application system Chamber Material 316SS Peak Flow BF6 effluent Selected to suit UV dose UV Lamp Wattage 75 Watt minimum at 12L min UV Rated Lamp Life Selected at 9000 hrs minimum 1 year Voltage 220 240 VAC 50Hz Protection Class IP21
60. vation work Fittings should include Dripline normally pressure compensating and colour coded to suit wastewater application Distribution and Flush Manifold Pipework Normally polyethylene pipe with lilac stripes Air valve s normally minimum 2 Pipe fittings Note Flush valves and flush return valve are pre installed within the Biolytix Filter Handle pipes and fittings in accordance with manufacturer s written requirements Utilities Ensure there are no existing utilities within the irrigation area including cables and service pipework Site Preparation area shall be controlled or prevented On sloping sites a cut off trench shall be constructed up slope to divert surface and groundwater away from the irrigated area Construction of drains should be in accordance with regulatory authority requirements 1 2 3 4 1 2 Any site preparation work including site leveling and filling operations should be completed prior to installation of irrigation equipment As soon as installation works commence the area 1s classified as an effluent irrigation area with the following limitations e No future expectation of building s decks or other impervious surfaces e No long term storage of equipment or vehicles over the site e A permanent vegetative cover Install barriers and signage as necessary to restrict vehicular access into irrigation field The area should be fenced if there 16 an opportunity for traffic to regula
61. ytix Filter BF6 CRICOS No 00213J Appendix E Alternative design approach to 1547 2000 Biolytix Technologies BT promote subsurface land application systems that meet or exceed the performance requirements of AS NZS 1547 On site domestic wastewater management to enable treated effluent discharged from the Biolytix Filter to be effectively managed Clause 1 4 2 of AS NZS 1547 allows the use of innovative and alternative materials systems and methods that meet the performance requirements of the standard Due to the unique features of the Biolytix Filter and to facilitate site construction alternative methods and procedures different to AS NZS 1547 are adopted by Biolytix and this document provides details of these refer table below Table 3 Modifications to AS1547 AS NZS 1547 Clause Details Bioltyix Technologies Amendments 4 5 6 2 Pump Systems Commissioning procedure for pumping system covered by Biolytix Standard Operating Procedure SOP026 as included in State Government accreditation approval documentation Installation Solids soil and water O 4 5C3 3 Installation Solids soil and water 4 5 3 3 In line strainers 150 200 mesh shall be No strainer 1s provided on the pump discharge a provided on the pump discharge to protect as the Biolytix Filter final layer provides pipework from any effluent solids carried over filtration to a higher standard than a 150 200 from the wastewater treatment unit in

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