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Water Treatment Plant

System Decomposition Report — Generated 2026-03-27 — UHT Journal / universalhex.org

About this report

This report was generated autonomously by the UHT Journal systems engineering loop. An AI agent decomposed the system into subsystems and components, classified each using the Universal Hex Taxonomy (a 32-bit ontological classification system), generated traced requirements in AIRGen, and built architecture diagrams — all without human intervention.

Every component and subsystem is assigned an 8-character hex code representing its ontological profile across 32 binary traits organised in four layers: Physical (bits 1–8), Functional (9–16), Abstract (17–24), and Social (25–32). These codes enable cross-domain comparison — components from unrelated systems that share a hex code or high Jaccard similarity are ontological twins, meaning they occupy the same structural niche despite belonging to different domains.

Duplicate hex codes are informative, not errors. When two components share the same code, it means UHT classifies them as the same kind of thing — they have identical trait profiles. This reveals architectural patterns: for example, a fire control computer and a sensor fusion engine may share the same hex because both are powered, synthetic, signal-processing, state-transforming, system-essential components. The duplication signals that requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches from one may transfer to the other.

Requirements follow the EARS pattern (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) and are traced through a derivation chain: Stakeholder Needs (STK) → System Requirements (SYS) → Subsystem Requirements (SUB) / Interface Requirements (IFC) → Verification Plan (VER). The traceability matrices at the end of this report show every link in that chain.

Referenced Standards

StandardTitle
IEC 62443 Industrial communication networks — Network and system security
IEC 62443-compliant Industrial communication networks — Network and system security

Acronyms & Abbreviations

AcronymExpansion
ARC Architecture Decisions
CCCS Completeness, Consistency, Correctness, Stability
EARS Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax
IFC Interface Requirements
STK Stakeholder Requirements
SUB Subsystem Requirements
SYS System Requirements
UHT Universal Hex Taxonomy
VER Verification Plan
234
Requirements
61
Classified Entities
10
Subsystems
13
Diagrams
185
Relationships

System Context

flowchart TB
  n0["system<br>Water Treatment Plant"]
  n1["actor<br>River Water Source"]
  n2["actor<br>Distribution Network"]
  n3["actor<br>Regulatory Authority"]
  n4["actor<br>Chemical Suppliers"]
  n5["actor<br>Electrical Grid"]
  n6["actor<br>Plant Operators"]
  n7["actor<br>Sludge Disposal Facility"]
  n1 -->|Raw water intake| n0
  n0 -->|Treated potable water| n2
  n3 -->|Compliance standards and audits| n0
  n0 -->|Water quality reports| n3
  n4 -->|Treatment chemicals| n0
  n5 -->|Electrical power| n0
  n6 -->|Supervisory commands| n0
  n0 -->|Process data and alarms| n6
  n0 -->|Dewatered sludge| n7

Water Treatment Plant — Context

System Decomposition

flowchart TB
  n0["system<br>Water Treatment Plant"]
  n1["component<br>Raw Water Intake"]
  n2["component<br>Coagulation and Flocculation"]
  n3["component<br>Sedimentation"]
  n4["component<br>Filtration"]
  n5["component<br>Disinfection"]
  n6["component<br>Chemical Storage and Dosing"]
  n7["component<br>Treated Water Storage and Pumping"]
  n8["component<br>Sludge Handling"]
  n9["component<br>SCADA and Instrumentation"]
  n10["component<br>Electrical Power and Emergency Gen"]
  n1 -->|Raw water| n2
  n2 -->|Flocculated water| n3
  n3 -->|Settled water| n4
  n4 -->|Filtered water| n5
  n5 -->|Disinfected water| n7
  n6 -->|Coagulant and polymer| n2
  n6 -->|Chlorine| n5
  n3 -->|Settled sludge| n8
  n4 -->|Backwash waste| n8
  n9 -->|Supervisory control| n0
  n10 -->|Power distribution| n0

Water Treatment Plant — Decomposition

Decomposition Tree

Stakeholder Requirements (STK)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
STK-NEEDS-001 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL produce potable water meeting all applicable Safe Drinking Water Act standards and state primary drinking water regulations for a service population of 200,000. stakeholder, utility, session-206
STK-NEEDS-002 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL have a rated treatment capacity of 50 million litres per day with the ability to meet peak demand of 75 ML/d using all available treatment trains. stakeholder, utility, session-206
STK-NEEDS-003 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL maintain continuous online monitoring of turbidity, chlorine residual, and pH at all regulatory compliance points, with automated reporting to the state drinking water authority. stakeholder, regulatory, session-206
STK-NEEDS-004 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL be operable by a crew of no more than 4 operators per shift, with centralised SCADA monitoring enabling a single operator to maintain awareness of all treatment processes. stakeholder, operations, session-206
STK-NEEDS-005 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL achieve a minimum 4-log removal/inactivation of viruses, 3-log removal/inactivation of Giardia, and 2-log removal/inactivation of Cryptosporidium across the full treatment train. stakeholder, public-health, session-206
STK-NEEDS-006 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL manage all process waste streams including sludge, backwash water, and chemical spills in compliance with the facility environmental discharge permit, with no unpermitted discharge to the source water body. stakeholder, environmental, session-206
STK-NEEDS-007 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL provide redundant treatment trains and equipment such that any single unit process or major equipment item can be taken offline for maintenance without interrupting water supply to the distribution network. stakeholder, maintenance, session-206
STK-NEEDS-008 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL be designed for a minimum 50-year service life for civil structures and 20-year service life for mechanical and electrical equipment, with energy consumption not exceeding 0.4 kWh per cubic metre of treated water at average flow. stakeholder, financial, session-206
STK-NEEDS-009 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL maintain essential water treatment and distribution capability during loss of utility power for a minimum of 72 hours using on-site emergency generation. stakeholder, emergency, session-206
STK-NEEDS-010 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL incorporate safety systems for chemical handling including spill containment, gas detection, emergency ventilation, safety showers, and eyewash stations at all chemical storage and dosing areas, in compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management requirements. stakeholder, safety, session-206

System Requirements (SYS)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
SYS-REQS-001 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL produce finished water with turbidity not exceeding 0.3 NTU in 95% of monthly measurements and never exceeding 1.0 NTU, measured continuously at the combined filter effluent. system, water-quality, session-206
SYS-REQS-002 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL treat a sustained flow of 50 ML/d through the complete treatment train at design water quality, and 75 ML/d for durations up to 8 hours with all treatment trains in service. system, capacity, session-206
SYS-REQS-003 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL provide a minimum UV dose of 40 mJ/cm2 for Cryptosporidium inactivation and maintain a chlorine CT value of at least 6 mg-min/L at the chlorine contact chamber outlet for 4-log virus inactivation at all operating flows. system, disinfection, session-206
SYS-REQS-004 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL continuously monitor turbidity at each individual filter effluent, combined filter effluent, and settled water; chlorine residual at pre- and post-disinfection points; and pH at coagulation, post-lime, and finished water points, with all measurements recorded at intervals not exceeding 1 minute. system, monitoring, session-206
SYS-REQS-005 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL maintain a minimum treatment capacity of 35 ML/d with any single sedimentation basin, filter, or disinfection unit out of service for maintenance. system, redundancy, session-206
SYS-REQS-006 When utility power is lost, the Water Treatment Plant SHALL transfer to emergency diesel generation within 10 seconds and sustain essential treatment and pumping loads for a minimum of 72 hours without fuel resupply. system, power, session-206
SYS-REQS-007 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL detect chlorine gas leaks at concentrations not exceeding 1 ppm and activate emergency ventilation and audible/visual alarms within 5 seconds of detection in all sodium hypochlorite storage and dosing areas. system, safety, session-206
SYS-REQS-008 The SCADA system SHALL present all process variables, equipment status, and alarm conditions on operator workstations with a maximum data latency of 2 seconds from field instrument to screen display, and SHALL retain all process data for a minimum of 5 years. system, scada, session-206
SYS-REQS-009 The Sludge Handling Subsystem SHALL dewater alum sludge to a minimum of 18% solids content and return all supernatant and filtrate to the plant headworks with suspended solids concentration not exceeding 200 mg/L. system, sludge, session-206
SYS-REQS-010 The Water Treatment Plant SHALL consume no more than 0.4 kWh of electrical energy per cubic metre of treated water at average daily flow, including all treatment processes, pumping, and ancillary loads. system, energy, session-206
SYS-REQS-011 The Raw Water Intake Subsystem SHALL deliver raw water at a flow rate of 580 to 870 L/s to the treatment plant headworks while screening debris larger than 6mm and excluding fish, with intake structure designed for raw water turbidity events up to 200 NTU. system, intake, session-206
SYS-REQS-012 The Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem SHALL reduce raw water turbidity by a minimum of 80% under normal conditions (raw turbidity 0.5-10 NTU) and produce settled water turbidity not exceeding 5 NTU during high-turbidity events (raw turbidity 50-200 NTU). system, coagulation, session-206
SYS-REQS-013 The Filtration Subsystem SHALL produce individual filter effluent turbidity not exceeding 0.1 NTU during stable operation, with filter-to-waste capability to prevent breakthrough turbidity above 0.3 NTU from entering the clearwell during filter ripening. system, filtration, session-206
SYS-REQS-014 The Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem SHALL maintain discharge pressure between 350 kPa and 700 kPa across two pressure zones, with surge pressure not exceeding 110% of steady-state operating pressure during pump start/stop transients. system, distribution, session-206
SYS-REQS-015 The SCADA system SHALL implement ISA-18.2 compliant alarm management with a maximum sustained alarm rate not exceeding 6 alarms per operator per hour during normal operation, and SHALL provide distinct alarm priorities (critical, high, medium, low) with escalation procedures for unacknowledged critical alarms. system, scada, alarm, session-206

Subsystem Requirements (SUB)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
SUB-REQS-001 The Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System SHALL maintain a minimum of 30 days liquid alum supply at maximum dose rate (80 mg/L at 50 ML/d), requiring a minimum combined storage volume of 60,000 litres. subsystem, chemical-dosing, alum, session-207
SUB-REQS-002 The Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System SHALL meter liquid alum within ±2% of the commanded dose rate over the operating range of 20 to 120 L/hr. subsystem, chemical-dosing, alum, session-207
SUB-REQS-003 The Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed System SHALL operate under vacuum downstream of the cylinder regulator such that any leak in the feed line results in air ingress, not chlorine gas release. subsystem, chemical-dosing, chlorine, safety, session-207
SUB-REQS-004 When chlorine gas concentration exceeds 1 ppm at any detection point, the Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System SHALL automatically close all chlorine cylinder valves and activate the emergency scrubber within 5 seconds. subsystem, chemical-dosing, chlorine, safety, session-207
SUB-REQS-005 While the chlorine room is occupied or chlorine cylinders are connected, the Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System SHALL maintain forced exhaust ventilation at a minimum of 20 air changes per hour with the room at negative pressure relative to all adjacent spaces. subsystem, chemical-dosing, chlorine, ventilation, session-207
SUB-REQS-006 The Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System SHALL adjust finished water pH to 7.0–7.5 within ±0.1 pH units of setpoint under steady-state flow conditions, achieving a Langelier Saturation Index between 0.0 and +0.5. subsystem, chemical-dosing, caustic, session-207
SUB-REQS-007 The Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed System SHALL maintain finished water fluoride concentration at 0.7 mg/L ±0.1 mg/L as verified by online fluoride analyser with 4-hour grab sample confirmation. subsystem, chemical-dosing, fluoride, session-207
SUB-REQS-008 When geosmin or 2-methylisoborneol concentration in raw water exceeds 10 ng/L, the Powdered Activated Carbon Feed System SHALL be capable of delivering PAC at doses between 5 and 50 mg/L within 30 minutes of operator initiation. subsystem, chemical-dosing, pac, session-207
SUB-REQS-009 The Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System SHALL provide secondary containment for all liquid chemical storage areas rated for 110% of the largest single tank volume, with chemically resistant liners and sump pumps interlocked to prevent discharge to stormwater. subsystem, chemical-dosing, containment, safety, session-207
SUB-REQS-010 The Chemical Dosing Control System SHALL implement flow-proportional dosing for alum, chlorine, caustic soda, and fluoride, adjusting dose rate within 10 seconds of a plant flow change exceeding 5% of current flow. subsystem, chemical-dosing, control, session-207
SUB-REQS-011 When a duty metering pump fails or its discharge pressure drops below the minimum injection threshold, the Chemical Dosing Control System SHALL automatically switch to the standby pump within 30 seconds and annunciate the switchover to SCADA. subsystem, chemical-dosing, control, redundancy, session-207
SUB-REQS-012 The Polymer Preparation and Feed System SHALL provide a minimum 45-minute polymer aging time through a three-stage tank system before the solution is available for dosing. subsystem, chemical-dosing, polymer, session-207
SUB-REQS-013 The UV Disinfection Reactor SHALL deliver a validated UV dose of not less than 40 mJ/cm2 at all flow rates up to 200 L/s per reactor, at UV transmittance as low as 85%, with dose validation per USEPA UV Disinfection Guidance Manual. subsystem, disinfection, uv, session-207
SUB-REQS-014 The Chlorine Contact Tank SHALL achieve a T10/T ratio of not less than 0.65 as validated by tracer study, with two parallel tanks each providing 15-minute detention time at peak flow of 580 L/s. subsystem, disinfection, contact-tank, session-207
SUB-REQS-015 The CT Compliance Monitoring System SHALL calculate achieved CT at 15-minute intervals using outlet residual chlorine concentration and validated T10 time at current flow, and SHALL generate an alarm when achieved CT falls below 90% of required CT for the current water temperature and pH. subsystem, disinfection, ct-compliance, session-207
SUB-REQS-016 The Disinfection Residual Analyser Network SHALL measure free chlorine residual with accuracy of ±0.02 mg/L at 1.0 mg/L across the range 0 to 5 mg/L, with automatic sample flow monitoring and alarm on loss of sample. subsystem, disinfection, analyser, session-207
SUB-REQS-017 When any single UV reactor is offline for maintenance or lamp failure, the remaining duty reactors SHALL maintain the validated 40 mJ/cm2 dose at flows up to 75% of peak plant capacity (435 L/s total). subsystem, disinfection, uv, redundancy, session-207
SUB-REQS-018 The UV Disinfection Reactor SHALL continuously monitor UV intensity at 254 nm with calibrated reference sensors, and SHALL automatically increase lamp power or reduce flow when measured intensity drops below the minimum required for dose compliance at current UVT and flow rate. subsystem, disinfection, uv, monitoring, session-207
SUB-REQS-019 The Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell SHALL reduce settled water turbidity from a maximum of 2 NTU to not more than 0.1 NTU in the individual filter effluent at filtration rates up to 6 m/hr, with media comprising 600 mm anthracite (effective size 1.0 mm, UC 1.4) over 300 mm silica sand (effective size 0.5 mm, UC 1.3). subsystem, filtration, media, session-208
SUB-REQS-020 The Backwash Supply System SHALL deliver backwash water at a rising rate of 55 to 65 m/hr with flow regulation to within ±5% of setpoint, using duty/standby pumps each rated at 900 m3/hr at 15 m TDH, drawing from a dedicated 200 m3 backwash water storage tank. subsystem, filtration, backwash, session-208
SUB-REQS-021 The Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell SHALL reduce settled water turbidity from a maximum of 2 NTU to not more than 0.1 NTU in the individual filter effluent at filtration rates up to 6 m/hr, with media comprising 600 mm anthracite over 300 mm silica sand. subsystem, filtration, media, session-208
SUB-REQS-022 The Air Scour Blower System SHALL deliver scour air at a superficial velocity of 45 to 55 m/hr uniformly across the filter floor area via the underdrain system, using duty/standby positive displacement blowers each rated at 1500 Nm3/hr at 0.5 bar gauge. subsystem, filtration, air-scour, session-208
SUB-REQS-023 When a filter cell returns to service after backwash, the Filter-to-Waste System SHALL divert filtered water to the backwash waste holding tank until individual filter effluent turbidity is continuously below 0.15 NTU for a minimum of 15 minutes. subsystem, filtration, filter-to-waste, session-208
SUB-REQS-024 The Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel SHALL continuously monitor differential pressure across the filter media bed over the range 0 to 3 m with accuracy of plus or minus 0.05 m, and SHALL initiate automatic backwash when headloss exceeds 2.5 m or filter run time exceeds 72 hours, whichever occurs first. subsystem, filtration, control, headloss, session-208
SUB-REQS-025 The Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel SHALL monitor individual filter effluent turbidity via online laser nephelometer over the range 0 to 10 NTU with resolution of 0.001 NTU, and SHALL alarm at 0.3 NTU and automatically take the filter offline at 1.0 NTU. subsystem, filtration, control, turbidity, session-208
SUB-REQS-026 The Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel SHALL execute an automated backwash sequence comprising: drain-down to media surface, air scour at 50 m/hr for 3 minutes, combined air-water wash for 4 minutes, high-rate water-only rinse at 60 m/hr for 8 minutes, and slow rinse at 20 m/hr for 5 minutes, with total sequence duration not exceeding 25 minutes. subsystem, filtration, control, backwash-sequence, session-208
SUB-REQS-027 The Filtration Subsystem SHALL comprise a minimum of 8 filter cells arranged in two parallel trains of 4, such that with any one cell offline for backwash or maintenance the remaining 7 cells SHALL maintain the full plant production capacity of 50 ML/d at individual filter rates not exceeding 7 m/hr. subsystem, filtration, redundancy, session-208
SUB-REQS-028 The Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel System SHALL distribute backwash water and air uniformly such that the variation in flow velocity across the filter floor area does not exceed plus or minus 10% of the mean, preventing media migration, gravel disruption, or dead zones during the combined air-water backwash phase. subsystem, filtration, underdrain, session-208
SUB-REQS-029 The Backwash Supply System SHALL limit total backwash water consumption to not more than 4% of daily plant production, with the backwash storage tank refilled from the clear well at a rate sufficient to support sequential backwash of two filter cells within a 2-hour period. subsystem, filtration, backwash, efficiency, session-208
SUB-REQS-030 While water level in the filter cell is below the top of the media bed, the Air Scour Blower System SHALL be interlocked to prevent air delivery, avoiding media displacement and underdrain damage from unsupported air scour. subsystem, filtration, air-scour, safety, session-208
SUB-REQS-031 The Inclined Plate Settler Module SHALL achieve settled water turbidity of not more than 2 NTU at surface overflow rates up to 10 m/hr when receiving flocculated water with turbidity up to 50 NTU, using 60-degree inclined plates at 50 mm spacing providing a minimum effective settling area of 2500 m2 per basin. subsystem, sedimentation, settler, session-208
SUB-REQS-032 The Sludge Scraper and Hopper System SHALL remove settled sludge from the basin floor at a scraper speed of 0.3 m/min without disturbing the sludge blanket or resuspending settled particles, with automatic desludging triggered when ultrasonic sludge blanket depth exceeds 0.5 m above the basin floor. subsystem, sedimentation, sludge-scraper, session-208
SUB-REQS-033 The Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution System SHALL distribute flocculated water across the full basin cross-section with velocity variation not exceeding 10% of the mean, reducing inlet velocity from 0.3 m/s to below 0.05 m/s through the energy dissipation zone to prevent floc breakup. subsystem, sedimentation, inlet, session-208
SUB-REQS-034 The Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir System SHALL collect settled water at a maximum weir overflow rate of 10 m3/hr per metre of weir length with V-notch weir crests adjustable to within plus or minus 10 mm to ensure uniform flow collection across the basin outlet. subsystem, sedimentation, weir, session-208
SUB-REQS-035 The Sedimentation Subsystem SHALL comprise a minimum of 3 parallel basins such that with any one basin offline for cleaning or maintenance, the remaining basins SHALL maintain a minimum treatment capacity of 35 ML/d at surface overflow rates not exceeding 12 m/hr. subsystem, sedimentation, redundancy, session-208
SUB-REQS-036 The Rapid Mix Chamber SHALL achieve a velocity gradient (G value) of 600 to 1000 s⁻¹ with a hydraulic detention time of 15 to 30 seconds at flows from 50% to 110% of design capacity. subsystem, coag-floc, rapid-mix, session-209
SUB-REQS-037 The Rapid Mix Chamber SHALL provide a minimum of two coagulant injection points positioned within the high-shear zone such that coagulant is dispersed to 95% homogeneity within 5 seconds of injection. subsystem, coag-floc, rapid-mix, session-209
SUB-REQS-038 The Flocculation Basin Train SHALL provide three-stage tapered-energy mixing with velocity gradients of 60–80 s⁻¹ (Stage 1), 30–50 s⁻¹ (Stage 2), and 10–20 s⁻¹ (Stage 3) and a total hydraulic retention time of not less than 20 minutes at design flow. subsystem, coag-floc, flocculation, session-209
SUB-REQS-039 The Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem SHALL comprise a minimum of 3 parallel flocculation trains such that with any one train offline for maintenance, the remaining trains SHALL treat not less than 100% of average daily demand. subsystem, coag-floc, redundancy, session-209
SUB-REQS-040 The Flocculator Drive and Gearbox Assembly SHALL provide continuously variable paddle tip speed from 0.15 to 0.9 m/s via variable frequency drives with speed stability of ±1% of setpoint under varying load conditions. subsystem, coag-floc, flocculator-drive, session-209
SUB-REQS-041 The Streaming Current Detector SHALL continuously measure the streaming current index of coagulated water within 30 seconds of the coagulant injection point and transmit a 4–20 mA signal proportional to SCI to the SCADA system at not less than 1 Hz update rate. subsystem, coag-floc, scd, session-209
SUB-REQS-042 The Coagulation pH Control System SHALL maintain coagulation pH within the range 6.2 to 7.0 with a control accuracy of ±0.1 pH units under steady-state conditions and ±0.3 pH units during raw water alkalinity transients exceeding 20 mg/L CaCO3 change per hour. subsystem, coag-floc, ph-control, session-209
SUB-REQS-043 When the streaming current index deviates beyond ±0.5 units from the operator-defined setpoint for more than 60 seconds, the Chemical Dosing Control System SHALL automatically adjust the coagulant dose rate by up to ±15% of the current dose within 30 seconds of the deviation being confirmed. subsystem, coag-floc, dose-control, session-209
SUB-REQS-044 The Intake Screen and Trashrack Assembly SHALL provide coarse screening (75 mm bar spacing) followed by fine screening (6 mm aperture) and SHALL initiate automatic screen cleaning when differential head loss across the screen exceeds 150 mm. subsystem, raw-water-intake, screen, session-209
SUB-REQS-045 The Raw Water Pumping Station SHALL deliver raw water at 580 to 870 L/s with 3 duty + 1 standby pumps, each VFD-controlled to modulate flow within ±5% of setpoint across the full operating range. subsystem, raw-water-intake, pumping, session-209
SUB-REQS-046 The Flow Measurement and Control System SHALL measure raw water flow with accuracy of ±0.5% of reading using a full-bore electromagnetic flow meter and SHALL provide the master flow signal to SCADA for flow-proportional chemical dosing. subsystem, raw-water-intake, flow, session-209
SUB-REQS-047 The Raw Water Quality Monitoring Station SHALL continuously measure turbidity, pH, temperature, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen with a sampling transport lag of not more than 60 seconds from the intake point. subsystem, raw-water-intake, monitoring, session-209
SUB-REQS-048 When all duty pumps in the Raw Water Pumping Station are unavailable, the standby pump SHALL start automatically within 30 seconds of the last duty pump trip and SHALL maintain a minimum flow of 290 L/s. subsystem, raw-water-intake, redundancy, session-209
SUB-REQS-049 The Master SCADA Server and Historian SHALL operate as a redundant hot-standby pair with automatic failover completing within 5 seconds and zero data loss for process values sampled at 1-second intervals. subsystem, scada, scada-server, session-210
SUB-REQS-050 The Master SCADA Server and Historian SHALL store at least 12 months of online historical data at 1-second resolution for critical water quality parameters (turbidity, chlorine residual, pH, fluoride) and 10-second resolution for all other process variables. subsystem, scada, scada-server, session-210
SUB-REQS-051 The Distributed PLC Network SHALL execute safety interlock logic within a scan time of 100 ms or less, and process control loops within a scan time of 500 ms or less, for all connected I/O points. subsystem, scada, plc-network, session-210
SUB-REQS-052 The Distributed PLC Network SHALL maintain autonomous control of all assigned process areas when the SCADA server connection is lost, continuing the last valid control strategy for a minimum of 72 hours without operator intervention. subsystem, scada, plc-network, session-210
SUB-REQS-053 The Process Instrumentation Field Network SHALL support a minimum of 200 field instruments connected via 4-20 mA HART, Modbus RTU (RS-485), or Profibus PA, with each instrument polled at its required sample rate without exceeding 95% bus utilisation on any segment. subsystem, scada, field-instruments, session-210
SUB-REQS-054 The Industrial Network Infrastructure SHALL provide a redundant fibre-optic Ethernet backbone in ring topology with Rapid Spanning Tree or Media Redundancy Protocol failover completing within 50 ms. subsystem, scada, network, session-210
SUB-REQS-055 The Industrial Network Infrastructure SHALL enforce IEC 62443-compliant network segmentation with VLAN isolation per process area, a DMZ firewall between OT and IT networks, and port-level access control on all managed switches. subsystem, scada, network, cybersecurity, session-210
SUB-REQS-056 The Operator HMI Workstations SHALL provide role-based access control with at least three levels (operator, supervisor, engineer) and SHALL log all setpoint changes and manual overrides with timestamp, user identity, and previous value. subsystem, scada, hmi, session-210
SUB-REQS-057 The Operator HMI Workstations SHALL annunciate all priority-1 alarms within 2 seconds of the alarm condition being detected by the PLC, via on-screen pop-up, audible horn, and flashing beacon in the control room. subsystem, scada, hmi, session-210
SUB-REQS-058 The Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway SHALL transmit key compliance parameters (plant effluent turbidity, chlorine residual, pH, flow) to the state drinking water authority's compliance portal at intervals not exceeding 15 minutes. subsystem, scada, telemetry, session-210
SUB-REQS-059 When the primary WAN link fails, the Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway SHALL activate the cellular backup link within 30 seconds and SHALL queue unsent data for up to 24 hours of link outage, transmitting the backlog upon link restoration. subsystem, scada, telemetry, session-210
SUB-REQS-060 When utility power is lost, the Emergency Diesel Generator Set SHALL start and reach rated voltage and frequency within 10 seconds, and the automatic transfer switch SHALL transfer critical loads within 2 seconds of generator readiness. subsystem, electrical-power, generator, session-210
SUB-REQS-061 The Emergency Diesel Generator Set SHALL provide a minimum of 72 hours of continuous operation at 75% rated load from on-site fuel storage, with the bulk fuel tank capacity of at least 10,000 litres and a day tank capacity of at least 500 litres with automatic refill. subsystem, electrical-power, generator, session-210
SUB-REQS-062 The Main Utility Power Switchgear SHALL accept dual 11 kV utility feeds and provide automatic bus transfer between feeds within 100 ms upon detection of voltage sag below 90% or complete loss on the active feed. subsystem, electrical-power, switchgear, session-210
SUB-REQS-063 The Uninterruptible Power Supply System SHALL provide 60 kVA of online double-conversion power to SCADA servers, PLC racks, and critical instrumentation with a minimum battery autonomy of 30 minutes at full rated load. subsystem, electrical-power, ups, session-210
SUB-REQS-064 The Motor Control Centres SHALL provide variable frequency drives for all pump motors rated above 7.5 kW, with VFD efficiency not less than 97% at rated speed, and SHALL support Ethernet/IP communication for speed setpoint and status reporting to the local PLC. subsystem, electrical-power, mcc, session-210
SUB-REQS-065 The Power Distribution and Protection Network SHALL maintain a site earthing grid resistance below 1 ohm and SHALL coordinate overcurrent protection devices to achieve fault discrimination such that only the device nearest the fault trips. subsystem, electrical-power, protection, session-210
SUB-REQS-066 While operating on emergency diesel generation, the Electrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem SHALL maintain power to disinfection, SCADA, and treated water pumping subsystems at a minimum of 35 ML/d treatment capacity as required by SYS-REQS-005. subsystem, electrical-power, degraded-mode, session-210
SUB-REQS-067 The Sludge Holding and Thickening Tank SHALL provide a combined storage volume of at least 400 m3, sufficient for 3 days of sludge production at peak plant throughput of 50 ML/d with raw water turbidity of 50 NTU and alum dose of 80 mg/L. subsystem, sludge, holding-tank, session-210
SUB-REQS-068 The Mechanical Sludge Dewatering System SHALL dewater thickened alum sludge from 2-4% feed solids to a minimum cake solids content of 18% by weight, with polymer consumption not exceeding 5 kg of active polymer per dry tonne of sludge solids. subsystem, sludge, dewatering, session-210
SUB-REQS-069 The Sludge Cake Storage and Disposal Hopper SHALL provide a minimum storage capacity of 60 m3, sufficient for 5 days of dewatered cake production, with a live-bottom discharge capable of loading a 10 m3 hook-lift bin within 15 minutes. subsystem, sludge, cake-storage, session-210
SUB-REQS-070 The Supernatant and Filtrate Return System SHALL limit the total return flow to the plant headworks to no more than 10% of the concurrent raw water inflow, and SHALL equalise return flows in a 20 m3 sump with variable-speed pumps to prevent shock loading. subsystem, sludge, return-system, session-210
SUB-REQS-071 The Mechanical Sludge Dewatering System SHALL be provided in a duty/standby configuration (two belt filter presses each rated at 25 m3/hr sludge feed) to ensure continuous dewatering capability during maintenance of one unit. subsystem, sludge, dewatering, session-210
SUB-REQS-072 The Treated Water Clear Well SHALL provide a minimum combined effective storage volume of 10 ML across two cells, sufficient for 4.8 hours of peak demand at 50 ML/d plus a 1 ML fire reserve isolated by a weir at the cell outlet. subsystem, treated-water, clear-well, session-210
SUB-REQS-073 The High-Lift Distribution Pump Station SHALL maintain discharge pressure between 350 kPa and 700 kPa across the full demand range from 200 L/s minimum night flow to 600 L/s peak day demand, with pump efficiency not less than 80% at best efficiency point. subsystem, treated-water, distribution-pumps, session-210
SUB-REQS-074 The High-Lift Distribution Pump Station SHALL operate in a 3-duty 1-standby configuration with automatic lead-lag pump selection controlled by SCADA, and SHALL maintain the minimum discharge pressure of 350 kPa with any one pump out of service. subsystem, treated-water, distribution-pumps, session-210
SUB-REQS-075 The Treated Water Quality Monitoring Station SHALL continuously measure treated water turbidity (range 0-1 NTU, resolution 0.001 NTU), free chlorine residual (range 0-5 mg/L, accuracy ±0.02 mg/L), pH (range 6-9), and fluoride (range 0-2 mg/L) with results available to SCADA within 60 seconds. subsystem, treated-water, quality-monitoring, session-210
SUB-REQS-076 The Distribution Network Surge Protection System SHALL limit hydraulic transient pressures to no more than 150% of the maximum steady-state working pressure (700 kPa) during pump trip, rapid valve closure, or sudden demand change events. subsystem, treated-water, surge-protection, session-210
SUB-REQS-077 When the SCADA server or network backbone fails, the Distributed PLC Network SHALL maintain autonomous local control of all process areas with PLC scan cycle time not exceeding 100 ms, retaining the last valid setpoints and alarm thresholds for a minimum of 72 hours without operator intervention, and SHALL resume SCADA data synchronisation within 30 seconds of network restoration. subsystem, scada, degraded-mode, session-211
SUB-REQS-078 When the SCADA server or network backbone fails, the Distributed PLC Network SHALL maintain autonomous local control of all process areas with PLC scan cycle time not exceeding 100 ms, retaining the last valid setpoints and alarm thresholds for a minimum of 72 hours without operator intervention, and SHALL resume SCADA data synchronisation within 30 seconds of network restoration. subsystem, scada, degraded-mode, session-211
SUB-REQS-079 SUB-REQS-021 is a duplicate of SUB-REQS-019 (dual-media gravity filter cell turbidity performance). SUB-REQS-019 is the authoritative version as it includes full media specification. duplicate-of-SUB-REQS-019, session-213
SUB-REQS-080 SUB-REQS-077 and SUB-REQS-078 are textual duplicates of each other and functionally duplicate SUB-REQS-052 (Distributed PLC autonomous control). SUB-REQS-052 is the authoritative version for PLC scan time and autonomous operation requirements. duplicate-of-SUB-REQS-052, session-213
SUB-REQS-081 When raw water turbidity exceeds 100 NTU as measured by the Raw Water Quality Monitoring Station, the Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem SHALL increase coagulant dose to the pre-configured storm dose profile within 60 seconds of turbidity threshold exceedance, increase flocculator speed to the high-energy setpoints (Stage 1: 80 s-1, Stage 2: 50 s-1, Stage 3: 20 s-1), and the SCADA system SHALL alert operators to consider reducing plant throughput to maintain settled water turbidity below 5 NTU.
Rationale: Storm events cause rapid raw water turbidity spikes that can overwhelm coagulation at normal doses, leading to settled water turbidity exceeding filter capacity and risking regulatory non-compliance. The 60-second response time ensures chemical dosing adjusts before high-turbidity slug passes through the rapid mix chamber. The staged G-value profile (80/50/20 s-1) follows standard tapered flocculation practice for high-turbidity conditions, promoting dense floc formation while preventing shear breakup. Alerting operators to reduce throughput is a defence-in-depth measure when turbidity approaches the design envelope limit.
Test subsystem, coagulation, storm-response, session-213

Interface Requirements (IFC)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
IFC-DEFS-001 The interface between the Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System and the Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem SHALL deliver liquid alum through a 25mm PVC injection quill at the rapid-mix basin inlet, with a check valve and anti-siphon air gap to prevent process water backflow into the chemical storage area. interface, chemical-dosing, alum, coagulation, session-207
IFC-DEFS-002 The interface between the Polymer Preparation and Feed System and the Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem SHALL deliver diluted polymer solution through a diffuser nozzle at the first flocculation stage inlet, with injection velocity sufficient to achieve initial mixing within 5 seconds of contact. interface, chemical-dosing, polymer, coagulation, session-207
IFC-DEFS-003 The interface between the Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed System and the Disinfection Subsystem SHALL deliver chlorine solution via a vacuum-operated ejector with motive water supply at 400–600 kPa, injecting into the chlorine contact tank inlet through a diffuser providing uniform distribution across the tank cross-section. interface, chemical-dosing, chlorine, disinfection, session-207
IFC-DEFS-004 The interface between the Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System and the Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem SHALL inject caustic soda solution at the clearwell outlet weir with static mixer achieving 95% mixing uniformity within 10 pipe diameters downstream. interface, chemical-dosing, caustic, distribution, session-207
IFC-DEFS-005 The interface between the Chemical Dosing Control System and the SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL exchange all chemical feed pump status, dose rates, tank levels, analyser readings, and alarm conditions via Modbus RTU at 9600 baud with 1-second polling interval, using dedicated RS-485 bus segments per chemical area. interface, chemical-dosing, scada, control, session-207
IFC-DEFS-006 The interface between the Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System and the SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL provide hardwired discrete inputs for all gas detection alarms, scrubber status, and emergency shutdown states, independent of the Modbus communication path, with alarm response time not exceeding 500 milliseconds from detection to SCADA annunciation. interface, chemical-dosing, safety, scada, session-207
IFC-DEFS-007 The interface between the Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed System and the Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem SHALL inject fluorosilicic acid downstream of the caustic soda injection point with a minimum 2-metre separation to prevent localised precipitation, using Hastelloy C-276 injection quill and PVDF tubing rated for 23% HFS acid. interface, chemical-dosing, fluoride, distribution, session-207
IFC-DEFS-008 The interface between the Filtration Subsystem and the UV Disinfection Reactor SHALL deliver filtered water through a 600mm header with flow measurement (electromagnetic flowmeter, ±0.5% accuracy) and UVT measurement (online spectrophotometer at 254nm) upstream of the reactor inlet manifold. interface, disinfection, filtration, session-207
IFC-DEFS-009 The interface between the UV Disinfection Reactor and the Chlorine Contact Tank SHALL convey UV-treated water through a 600mm pipeline with chlorine injection point located at least 3 pipe diameters upstream of the contact tank inlet diffuser wall to ensure initial mixing before baffled flow begins. interface, disinfection, uv, contact-tank, session-207
IFC-DEFS-010 The interface between the Disinfection Residual Analyser Network and the SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL transmit chlorine residual values from all 5 analyser locations via 4-20 mA signals with 1-second update rate, plus sample flow status as discrete inputs, to dedicated SCADA I/O modules in the disinfection area remote I/O cabinet. interface, disinfection, scada, analyser, session-207
IFC-DEFS-011 The interface between the Sedimentation Subsystem and the Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell SHALL convey settled water via a common filter influent channel at a maximum flow of 900 m3/hr, with settled water turbidity not exceeding 2 NTU under normal conditions and 5 NTU during storm events, distributed to individual filter cells via adjustable weir gates. interface, filtration, sedimentation, session-208
IFC-DEFS-012 The interface between the Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell and the Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem SHALL convey filtered water via individual filter effluent pipes into a common filtered water header at a maximum combined flow of 900 m3/hr, with each filter effluent pipe fitted with a motorised butterfly valve for isolation and an electromagnetic flowmeter for flow measurement. interface, filtration, treated-water, session-208
IFC-DEFS-013 The interface between the Backwash Supply System and the Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell SHALL deliver backwash water via a common backwash header with individual motorised isolation valves per cell, at a flow rate of 800 to 1000 m3/hr per cell at a supply pressure of 12 to 18 m head, with Venturi-based flow measurement at plus or minus 2% accuracy. interface, filtration, backwash, session-208
IFC-DEFS-014 The interface between the Air Scour Blower System and the Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel System SHALL deliver low-pressure air via a common air header with individual non-return and isolation valves per cell, at 1400 to 1600 Nm3/hr per cell at 0.4 to 0.6 bar gauge, with the air entering the underdrain plenum and distributing through underdrain orifices. interface, filtration, air-scour, underdrain, session-208
IFC-DEFS-015 The interface between the Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel and the SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL communicate via Modbus TCP over the plant Ethernet LAN, transmitting filter status, turbidity, headloss, flow rate, and valve positions at a minimum update rate of 1 second, and receiving operator commands for manual backwash initiation, setpoint changes, and filter mode selection. interface, filtration, scada, control, session-208
IFC-DEFS-016 The interface between the Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel and the Backwash Supply System SHALL comprise 4-20 mA analog signals for backwash pump speed demand and discrete digital I/O for pump start/stop, valve open/close, and backwash sequence step status, with all control signals fail-safe to pump-stop on signal loss. interface, filtration, control, backwash, session-208
IFC-DEFS-017 The interface between the Filter-to-Waste System and the Sludge Handling Subsystem SHALL convey filter-to-waste water by gravity via a 300 mm diameter pipe to the backwash waste holding tank at flows up to 150 m3/hr per filter cell, with a non-return valve to prevent backflow from the waste holding tank during high-level conditions. interface, filtration, sludge, filter-to-waste, session-208
IFC-DEFS-018 The interface between the Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel and the Air Scour Blower System SHALL comprise discrete digital I/O for blower start/stop and run confirmation, with a hardwired interlock preventing blower start when filter water level is below the media surface level setpoint. interface, filtration, control, air-scour, session-208
IFC-DEFS-019 The interface between the Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem and the Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution System SHALL convey flocculated water via a common distribution channel at flows up to 900 m3/hr with a maximum channel velocity of 0.3 m/s, maintaining formed floc integrity through smooth transitions and no sharp bends within 5 m of the basin inlet. interface, sedimentation, coagulation, session-208
IFC-DEFS-020 The interface between the Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir System and the Filtration Subsystem SHALL convey settled water via a common filter influent channel at flows up to 900 m3/hr with settled water turbidity not exceeding 2 NTU under normal operation and 5 NTU during storm surge conditions, with channel hydraulics providing equal head to all filter cells. interface, sedimentation, filtration, session-208
IFC-DEFS-021 The interface between the Sludge Scraper and Hopper System and the Sludge Handling Subsystem SHALL convey settled sludge by gravity at 2 to 3 percent solids concentration via 200 mm diameter sludge withdrawal pipes with pneumatic mud valves, each hopper discharging up to 50 m3/hr during desludge cycles of 5 to 10 minutes duration. interface, sedimentation, sludge, session-208
IFC-DEFS-022 The interface between Raw Water Intake Subsystem and Rapid Mix Chamber SHALL convey raw water via a gravity or pumped main at flows from 50% to 110% of design capacity with inlet turbidity measurement transmitted to SCADA within 5 seconds of sampling. interface, coag-floc, raw-water, session-209
IFC-DEFS-023 The interface between Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System and Rapid Mix Chamber SHALL deliver liquid aluminium sulphate at 0–120 L/hr via a Hastelloy C-276 injection quill positioned in the high-shear zone, with flow measurement accuracy of ±2%. interface, coag-floc, chemical, session-209
IFC-DEFS-024 The interface between Rapid Mix Chamber and Flocculation Basin Train SHALL convey coagulated water via a submerged orifice or short channel with a maximum head loss of 50 mm to avoid floc breakup during transfer. interface, coag-floc, internal, session-209
IFC-DEFS-025 The interface between Flocculation Basin Train and Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution System SHALL transfer flocculated water at the full design flow range with a maximum approach velocity of 0.3 m/s to prevent floc shearing. interface, coag-floc, sedimentation, session-209
IFC-DEFS-026 The interface between Streaming Current Detector and SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL transmit streaming current index as a 4–20 mA analogue signal over a dedicated shielded pair, with data logging at 1-second intervals and alarm thresholds configurable by the operator. interface, coag-floc, scada, session-209
IFC-DEFS-027 The interface between Coagulation pH Control System and Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System SHALL provide a 4–20 mA trim signal to adjust caustic soda dose rate with a response time of not more than 10 seconds from pH deviation detection to dose adjustment initiation. interface, coag-floc, ph-chemical, session-209
IFC-DEFS-028 The interface between Intake Screen and Trashrack Assembly and Raw Water Pumping Station SHALL convey screened raw water via a gravity channel with a maximum velocity of 0.6 m/s to prevent resuspension of settled debris. interface, raw-water-intake, session-209
IFC-DEFS-029 The interface between Raw Water Pumping Station and Flow Measurement and Control System SHALL convey pumped raw water via a DN750 rising main with the electromagnetic flow meter installed at a minimum of 5 pipe diameters downstream of any bend or valve. interface, raw-water-intake, session-209
IFC-DEFS-030 The interface between Raw Water Quality Monitoring Station and SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL transmit all measured parameters via 4–20 mA analogue signals or Modbus RTU over RS-485 with polling at not more than 5-second intervals. interface, raw-water-intake, scada, session-209
IFC-DEFS-031 The interface between Process Instrumentation Field Network and Distributed PLC Network SHALL use 4-20 mA HART for analog instruments and Modbus RTU at 19200 baud on dedicated RS-485 bus segments, with a maximum of 31 devices per segment and end-to-end cable length not exceeding 1200 m. interface, scada, field-to-plc, session-210
IFC-DEFS-032 The interface between Distributed PLC Network and Industrial Network Infrastructure SHALL use Ethernet/IP over redundant fibre-optic links at 100 Mbps minimum, with each PLC supporting dual Ethernet ports for network redundancy. interface, scada, plc-to-network, session-210
IFC-DEFS-033 The interface between Industrial Network Infrastructure and Master SCADA Server and Historian SHALL use OPC-UA with a maximum data transfer latency of 500 ms from PLC scan completion to historian storage, supporting a minimum of 800 tags at 1-second polling. interface, scada, network-to-server, session-210
IFC-DEFS-034 The interface between Master SCADA Server and Operator HMI Workstations SHALL deliver screen updates within 1 second of server data receipt, with alarm pop-ups displayed within 2 seconds of PLC alarm detection as required by SYS-REQS-008. interface, scada, server-to-hmi, session-210
IFC-DEFS-035 The interface between Master SCADA Server and Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway SHALL export compliance parameters via a read-only OPC-UA endpoint across the DMZ firewall, with the gateway pulling data at 1-minute intervals and formatting reports per state regulatory template. interface, scada, server-to-telemetry, session-210
IFC-DEFS-036 The interface between Distributed PLC Network and all process subsystem controllers SHALL exchange I/O data via hardwired signals (4-20 mA, 24 VDC digital) terminating at PLC I/O racks, with each process area PLC hosting sufficient local I/O capacity plus 20% spare for expansion. interface, scada, plc-to-process, session-210
IFC-DEFS-037 The interface between Emergency Diesel Generator Set and Main Utility Power Switchgear SHALL use an automatic transfer switch rated for the full generator capacity (1.5 MVA) with open-transition transfer completing within 2 seconds and mechanical interlocking to prevent paralleling of generator and utility supplies. interface, electrical-power, generator-to-switchgear, session-210
IFC-DEFS-038 The interface between Main Utility Power Switchgear and Motor Control Centres SHALL use XLPE/SWA cables rated for the full MCC bus capacity with protection coordination providing fault clearance within 200 ms at the MCC incoming breaker and discrimination with downstream motor starters. interface, electrical-power, switchgear-to-mcc, session-210
IFC-DEFS-039 The interface between Main Utility Power Switchgear and Uninterruptible Power Supply System SHALL provide a dedicated 415 V feeder with automatic static bypass, and the UPS output SHALL feed a separate critical power distribution board serving SCADA, PLCs, and analysers. interface, electrical-power, switchgear-to-ups, session-210
IFC-DEFS-040 The interface between Motor Control Centres and Distributed PLC Network SHALL provide hardwired 24 VDC digital I/O for motor run/stop/fault status and VFD speed feedback as a 4-20 mA analog signal, plus Ethernet/IP for extended diagnostics and speed setpoint. interface, electrical-power, mcc-to-plc, session-210
IFC-DEFS-041 The interface between Sludge Scraper and Hopper System (Sedimentation) and Sludge Holding and Thickening Tank SHALL convey sludge by gravity through 200 mm diameter pipework with isolation valves, delivering sludge at 2-3% solids at a maximum flow rate of 50 m3/hr per basin. interface, sludge, sed-to-holding, session-210
IFC-DEFS-042 The interface between Filter-to-Waste System (Filtration) and Sludge Holding and Thickening Tank SHALL convey spent backwash water at up to 200 m3 per backwash event through a dedicated 300 mm pipeline, with flow metering to track return water volumes. interface, sludge, filter-to-holding, session-210
IFC-DEFS-043 The interface between Sludge Holding and Thickening Tank and Mechanical Sludge Dewatering System SHALL deliver thickened sludge at 2-4% solids via progressing cavity pump at a controlled feed rate of 10-25 m3/hr, with inline solids density measurement for dewatering optimisation. interface, sludge, holding-to-dewatering, session-210
IFC-DEFS-044 The interface between Supernatant and Filtrate Return System and Raw Water Intake Subsystem headworks SHALL return supernatant and filtrate at a maximum combined flow rate not exceeding 10% of concurrent plant inflow, with turbidity monitoring triggering automatic shutoff if return turbidity exceeds 50 NTU. interface, sludge, return-to-headworks, session-210
IFC-DEFS-045 The interface between Chlorine Contact Tank (Disinfection) and Treated Water Clear Well SHALL convey disinfected water by gravity through a 900 mm diameter pipeline, with the clear well inlet designed to distribute flow evenly across the full width of the receiving cell to minimise short-circuiting. interface, treated-water, cct-to-clearwell, session-210
IFC-DEFS-046 The interface between Treated Water Clear Well and High-Lift Distribution Pump Station SHALL provide independent suction mains from each clear well cell to a common suction header, with isolation valves permitting single-cell maintenance without interrupting distribution pumping. interface, treated-water, clearwell-to-pumps, session-210
IFC-DEFS-047 The interface between High-Lift Distribution Pump Station and the distribution network SHALL include a Woltman flow meter on the common discharge header (accuracy ±1% of reading at flows from 100-700 L/s), a pressure sustaining valve, and connection points for the surge protection vessel. interface, treated-water, pumps-to-network, session-210
IFC-DEFS-048 The interface between Treated Water Quality Monitoring Station and SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem SHALL transmit all analyser readings via 4-20 mA to the distribution area PLC, with instrument fault and calibration status as digital inputs, and SHALL support remote calibration initiation from SCADA. interface, treated-water, monitoring-to-scada, session-210
IFC-DEFS-049 The interface between Powdered Activated Carbon Feed System and Rapid Mix Chamber SHALL inject PAC slurry at 5-50 mg/L through a dedicated injection quill positioned upstream of the coagulant injection point, with a minimum 2-second contact time before coagulant addition to maximise adsorption of taste-and-odour compounds before floc formation.
Rationale: Powdered activated carbon must contact raw water before coagulant to adsorb taste-and-odour compounds (geosmin, MIB) while they are still dissolved. Once coagulant is added, PAC particles are encapsulated in floc and adsorption capacity drops. The 2-second minimum separation is derived from AWWA guidance for PAC application upstream of coagulation, which requires sufficient mixing time for initial adsorption before floc formation begins.
Test interface, chemical-dosing, session-213

Architecture Decisions (ARC)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
ARC-DECISIONS-001 ARC: Chemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem — Centralised chemical building with distributed injection points. All bulk chemical storage is co-located in a single chemical building with secondary containment, shared ventilation, and unified safety monitoring, rather than distributing storage to each treatment process. Injection points are at the respective process locations (rapid-mix, flocculation inlet, contact tank, clearwell). This topology minimises the number of chlorine gas handling areas to one (reducing gas detection coverage requirements), consolidates spill containment infrastructure, and enables a single emergency scrubber to serve the chlorine room. The trade-off is longer chemical piping runs (up to 150m for PAC to raw water intake), which requires consideration of slurry settling velocity for PAC and polymer gel formation in deadleg sections. Vacuum chlorine feed was selected over direct-pressure feed to ensure inherent safety: any downstream leak draws air inward rather than releasing chlorine gas. architecture, chemical-dosing, session-207
ARC-DECISIONS-002 ARC: Disinfection Subsystem — Dual-barrier UV+chlorine CT design. UV reactors are placed upstream of chlorine contact to provide primary Cryptosporidium barrier independent of chemical disinfection, while the chlorine contact tank provides the primary bacterial and viral inactivation barrier plus distribution system residual. This sequence was chosen over chlorine-first because UV efficacy is not affected by turbidity in the 0.05-0.3 NTU post-filtration range, while placing UV downstream of chlorine would require UV dose correction for chlorine demand. The 3+1 reactor configuration provides N+1 redundancy at 75% capacity, matching the plant's single-train-offline design basis. Medium-pressure lamps were selected over low-pressure high-output for their broader germicidal spectrum and smaller footprint despite higher energy cost (~0.04 kWh/m3 vs 0.02 kWh/m3). architecture, disinfection, session-207
ARC-DECISIONS-003 ARC: Filtration Subsystem — Dual-media gravity filtration with combined air-water backwash was selected over mono-media or membrane filtration. Dual-media (anthracite/sand) provides depth filtration with longer filter runs and lower headloss development than mono-sand, reducing backwash frequency and water consumption. Gravity filters were chosen over pressure filters for the 50 ML/d capacity due to lower capital cost, easier media inspection, and simpler maintenance access. Combined air-water backwash with a separate air scour blower was chosen over surface wash or water-only backwash to achieve thorough media cleaning without the mechanical complexity of rotating surface wash arms. The 8-cell N+1 configuration with two parallel trains provides redundancy for backwash and maintenance while limiting individual cell filtration rate to 7 m/hr maximum, staying within the AWWA recommended range. Membrane filtration was rejected due to higher energy consumption (0.15 kWh/m3 for membranes vs 0.02 kWh/m3 for gravity media) and greater chemical cleaning requirements, inconsistent with the SYS-REQS-010 energy target. architecture, filtration, session-208
ARC-DECISIONS-004 ARC: Sedimentation Subsystem — Inclined plate settlers were selected over conventional horizontal-flow basins or dissolved air flotation. Inclined plates achieve equivalent settling performance in one-third the footprint by reducing effective settling depth to 50 mm, critical for the constrained plant site. Three parallel basins with N+1 redundancy provide 35 ML/d with one basin offline, aligned with SYS-REQS-005. Chain-and-flight scrapers were chosen over travelling bridge scrapers due to lower headroom requirements and simpler mechanical drives. DAF was considered but rejected for this application because raw water turbidity is consistently below 50 NTU and algae loading is seasonal rather than chronic, making the energy cost of DAF air saturation systems unjustifiable against the SYS-REQS-010 energy efficiency target. architecture, sedimentation, session-208
ARC-DECISIONS-005 ARC: Coagulation and Flocculation — Separate rapid-mix and multi-stage flocculation chosen over hydraulic inline static mixers. Three-stage tapered energy provides superior floc formation for the variable NOM and turbidity profile of the source water (5–200 NTU seasonal range). The streaming current detector provides closed-loop coagulant dose control to handle rapid raw water quality changes that a flow-proportional-only scheme cannot track. Dedicated coagulation pH loop avoids coupling with finished-water pH adjustment. Parallel trains (N+1) ensure maintenance without capacity reduction. architecture, coag-floc, session-209
ARC-DECISIONS-006 ARC: Raw Water Intake — VFD-controlled vertical turbine pumps selected over fixed-speed centrifugals to enable continuous flow modulation matching plant demand without throttling losses. 3+1 pump arrangement chosen to meet SYS-REQS-005 (N-1 redundancy at average demand). Electromagnetic flow meters chosen over ultrasonic for superior accuracy (±0.5% vs ±1-2%) on this pipe size, critical because the master flow signal drives all downstream chemical dosing proportionality. Raw water quality monitoring placed at intake rather than headworks to maximise early warning time (3-5 min transport lag advantage). architecture, raw-water-intake, session-209
ARC-DECISIONS-007 ARC: SCADA and Instrumentation — Distributed PLC architecture with centralised historian chosen over monolithic DCS. Each process area has an independent PLC executing local control logic, which ensures the plant continues operating in degraded mode when the SCADA server or network backbone fails. Hot-standby SCADA servers with OPC-UA aggregation provide the centralised view without being a single point of failure. IEC 62443 zone-and-conduit model chosen for cybersecurity because the plant must provide read-only telemetry to external agencies without exposing the OT network. Alternative considered: unified DCS platform — rejected because vendor lock-in limits future expansion and does not naturally support the DMZ architecture required for regulatory reporting. architecture, scada, session-210
ARC-DECISIONS-008 ARC: Electrical Power and Emergency Generation — Single diesel generator with UPS bridge chosen over dual-generator N+1 redundancy. The 50 ML/d plant's critical load (~1.1 MW) fits within a single 1.5 MVA generator with adequate margin. The UPS bridges the 10-second transfer gap for SCADA and instrumentation. Dual utility feeds at 11 kV with automatic bus transfer provide the first tier of resilience before diesel starts. N+1 generation was considered but rejected: the plant is not classified as a critical national infrastructure site, and the additional capital and maintenance cost of a second generator is not justified when the utility supply has >99.95% historical availability. The load-shedding strategy (non-critical areas shed first) ensures 35 ML/d minimum capacity on generator alone. architecture, electrical-power, session-210
ARC-DECISIONS-009 ARC: Sludge Handling — Belt filter press dewatering selected over centrifuge and drying beds. Belt presses achieve the 18% solids target with lower energy consumption and capital cost than centrifuges at this plant scale (approximately 1.5 dry tonnes/day average sludge production). Drying beds were rejected due to land area requirements and weather dependence in the plant's climate. Gravity thickening before dewatering reduces polymer consumption by concentrating feed solids from <1% to 2-4%. Supernatant return limited to 10% of inflow to avoid recycling Cryptosporidium oocysts and overwhelming coagulation. architecture, sludge, session-210
ARC-DECISIONS-010 ARC: Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping — Two-cell clear well with VFD-controlled high-lift pumps selected over elevated tower storage. Below-ground clear well provides superior CT contact time, earthquake resilience, and aesthetic acceptability compared to an elevated tank. VFD pumps maintain constant pressure across the wide demand range (200-600 L/s) without pressure-reducing valves, saving 8-12% energy versus fixed-speed pumps with throttling. Hydropneumatic surge vessel selected for transient protection because the distribution main is 3.2 km to the first service reservoir — long enough for damaging water hammer if a pump trips at full speed without protection. Fire reserve weir ensures 1 ML is always available regardless of operational drawdown. architecture, treated-water, session-210

Verification Plan (VER)

Ref Requirement V&V Tags
VER-METHODS-001 Verify IFC-DEFS-001: Test — inject water at maximum flow rate (50 ML/d) with alum feed at 120 L/hr. Confirm check valve holds 150% of line pressure without backflow. Verify anti-siphon air gap breaks vacuum when pump stops. Pass: zero backflow detected at alum storage; injection quill flow confirmed at ±5% of setpoint. verification, chemical-dosing, alum, session-207
VER-METHODS-002 Verify IFC-DEFS-002: Test — inject polymer solution with tracer dye at flocculation stage inlet. Measure tracer distribution at 1, 3, and 5 seconds downstream. Pass: 90% tracer dispersion achieved within 5 seconds of injection as measured by fluorometer at three sampling points. verification, chemical-dosing, polymer, session-207
VER-METHODS-003 Verify IFC-DEFS-003: Test — operate ejector with motive water at 400, 500, and 600 kPa. Measure chlorine solution concentration and flow at each pressure. Verify uniform distribution by sampling residual at 6 points across contact tank cross-section at 1m downstream. Pass: coefficient of variation of residual concentration < 15% across sampling points. verification, chemical-dosing, chlorine, session-207
VER-METHODS-004 Verify IFC-DEFS-004: Test — inject caustic soda at maximum dose rate with plant at design flow. Sample pH at 5 and 10 pipe diameters downstream of static mixer. Pass: pH variation between any two sample points < 0.1 pH units at 10 diameters downstream. verification, chemical-dosing, caustic, session-207
VER-METHODS-005 Verify IFC-DEFS-005: Test — simulate pump status changes, dose rate adjustments, tank level variations, and analyser alarms at the chemical dosing PLC. Confirm all signals appear on SCADA within 2 polling intervals (2 seconds). Pass: 100% of 50 test signals received correctly at SCADA with timestamp latency < 2 seconds. verification, chemical-dosing, scada, session-207
VER-METHODS-006 Verify IFC-DEFS-006: Test — inject calibration gas at 1.5 ppm to each of the 6 chlorine detection points sequentially. Measure time from detector alarm to SCADA annunciation via hardwired path. Repeat with Modbus link disconnected to confirm hardwired independence. Pass: all 6 detectors annunciate at SCADA within 500 ms; alarms function identically with Modbus disconnected. verification, chemical-dosing, safety, session-207
VER-METHODS-007 Verify IFC-DEFS-007: Inspection and Test — inspect Hastelloy C-276 injection quill and PVDF tubing material certificates against specification. Verify 2-metre minimum separation from caustic injection point by measurement. Test with acidified water (pH 2.0) for 24 hours and inspect for corrosion or precipitation. Pass: material certs confirmed; separation ≥ 2m; no visible corrosion or precipitation after acid exposure test. verification, chemical-dosing, fluoride, session-207
VER-METHODS-008 Verify SUB-REQS-004: Test — inject calibration gas at 1.5 ppm concentration to each chlorine detector. Record timestamp of detection threshold crossing and timestamp of cylinder valve closure confirmation (limit switch). Pass: all cylinder valves confirmed closed and scrubber running within 5 seconds of first detector alarm at each test point. verification, chemical-dosing, chlorine, safety, session-207
VER-METHODS-009 Verify SUB-REQS-005: Test — measure exhaust airflow with calibrated anemometer at chlorine room exhaust duct. Calculate air changes per hour from measured flow rate and room volume. Verify negative pressure with differential pressure gauge at doorway. Pass: measured ACH ≥ 20; room pressure at least 25 Pa below adjacent corridor. verification, chemical-dosing, ventilation, session-207
VER-METHODS-010 Verify SUB-REQS-011: Test — with duty pump running at steady-state, simulate pump fault by tripping motor contactor. Measure time from fault to standby pump reaching commanded speed. Verify SCADA receives switchover alarm. Repeat for each chemical feed system. Pass: standby pump at speed within 30 seconds; SCADA alarm received for all test cases. verification, chemical-dosing, redundancy, session-207
VER-METHODS-011 Verify IFC-DEFS-008: Test — measure flow at UV inlet header with portable ultrasonic flowmeter and compare with electromagnetic flowmeter reading at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of design flow. Verify UVT spectrophotometer reading against laboratory UV-254 analysis of grab samples. Pass: flowmeter agreement within ±1%; UVT agreement within ±1% transmittance. verification, disinfection, filtration, session-207
VER-METHODS-012 Verify IFC-DEFS-009: Test — with chlorine injection operating at design dose, sample chlorine residual at 6 points across the contact tank inlet cross-section at 1m inside the baffled zone. Pass: coefficient of variation of chlorine residual < 20% across sampling points, confirming adequate pre-mixing. verification, disinfection, contact-tank, session-207
VER-METHODS-013 Verify IFC-DEFS-010: Test — apply known chlorine standards (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 mg/L) to each of the 5 analysers and verify SCADA displays updated value within 2 seconds. Simulate sample flow loss and confirm discrete alarm at SCADA. Pass: all 5 analysers read within ±0.05 mg/L of standard; all sample loss alarms received within 2 seconds. verification, disinfection, scada, session-207
VER-METHODS-014 Verify IFC-DEFS-011: Test by operating the sedimentation and filtration subsystems at peak hydraulic loading. Measure flow distribution to each filter cell via individual effluent flowmeters. Pass criteria: total flow within 5% of 900 m3/hr, settled water turbidity below 2 NTU at all sampling points under normal conditions. verification, filtration, sedimentation, session-208
VER-METHODS-015 Verify IFC-DEFS-012: Inspect motorised butterfly valve and electromagnetic flowmeter installation on each filter effluent pipe. Demonstrate valve operation and flowmeter calibration. Pass criteria: valve stroke time under 60 seconds, flowmeter accuracy within 1% of reading, combined header capacity confirmed at 900 m3/hr. verification, filtration, treated-water, session-208
VER-METHODS-016 Verify IFC-DEFS-013: Conduct backwash flow test on each filter cell. Measure backwash flow rate via Venturi flowmeter at pump speeds from 50% to 100%. Pass criteria: flow rate 800 to 1000 m3/hr, supply pressure 12 to 18 m head, Venturi accuracy within 2% of volumetric reference measurement. verification, filtration, backwash, session-208
VER-METHODS-017 Verify IFC-DEFS-014: Conduct air scour distribution test on a drained filter cell with media removed. Measure air flow at multiple underdrain orifice sample points. Pass criteria: air delivery 1400 to 1600 Nm3/hr, supply pressure 0.4 to 0.6 bar gauge, variation across floor area within 10% of mean velocity. verification, filtration, air-scour, underdrain, session-208
VER-METHODS-018 Verify IFC-DEFS-015: Test Modbus TCP communication between each Filter Control Panel and the SCADA server. Confirm all register mappings for turbidity, headloss, flow, valve positions, and filter status. Pass criteria: all data points update within 1 second, command response time under 500 ms, no data loss over 24-hour continuous test. verification, filtration, scada, session-208
VER-METHODS-019 Verify IFC-DEFS-016: Simulate signal loss on 4-20 mA speed demand to backwash pump. Confirm fail-safe behaviour. Test all discrete I/O signals for correct mapping. Pass criteria: pump stops within 2 seconds of signal loss, all discrete signals confirmed correct per I/O schedule, valve positions match commanded states. verification, filtration, backwash, control, session-208
VER-METHODS-020 Verify IFC-DEFS-017: Test filter-to-waste flow path by operating filter-to-waste valve at full filter production rate. Confirm non-return valve closes against backflow. Pass criteria: gravity flow sustained at 150 m3/hr, non-return valve holds against 1 m static head from waste holding tank. verification, filtration, filter-to-waste, sludge, session-208
VER-METHODS-021 Verify IFC-DEFS-018: Test air scour interlock by attempting blower start with filter water level below media surface setpoint. Confirm blower does not start. Raise water level above setpoint and confirm blower starts normally. Pass criteria: blower start inhibited 100% of low-level attempts, blower starts within 5 seconds of level permissive. verification, filtration, air-scour, interlock, session-208
VER-METHODS-022 Verify IFC-DEFS-019: Conduct hydraulic commissioning test with flocculated water at peak flow. Measure velocity at 6 points across the distribution channel cross-section. Pass criteria: maximum channel velocity below 0.3 m/s, velocity variation within 10% of mean. verification, sedimentation, inlet, session-208
VER-METHODS-023 Verify IFC-DEFS-020: Test settled water quality and flow distribution at peak plant capacity. Measure settled water turbidity at each basin outlet and flow to each filter cell via effluent flowmeters. Pass criteria: settled water turbidity below 2 NTU, flow variation between filter cells within 5% of mean. verification, sedimentation, filtration, session-208
VER-METHODS-024 Verify IFC-DEFS-021: Test sludge withdrawal from each hopper during normal desludge cycle. Measure sludge solids concentration and flow rate. Pass criteria: sludge concentration 2 to 3 percent solids, withdrawal flow up to 50 m3/hr per hopper, mud valve opens and closes within 10 seconds of command. verification, sedimentation, sludge, session-208
VER-METHODS-025 Verify IFC-DEFS-022: Test by commissioning flow measurement at Raw Water Intake–Rapid Mix interface across 50% to 110% design flow. Pass: inlet turbidity value appears on SCADA within 5 seconds of grab-sample comparison. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-026 Verify IFC-DEFS-023: Inspection of injection quill material certificate (Hastelloy C-276) and test of alum flow measurement accuracy at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of maximum rate. Pass: measured flow within ±2% of commanded rate at all test points. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-027 Verify IFC-DEFS-024: Measure head loss across Rapid Mix–Flocculation transfer at design flow using differential pressure transducers. Pass: head loss does not exceed 50 mm at any flow up to 110% of design. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-028 Verify IFC-DEFS-025: Measure approach velocity at flocculation outlet to sedimentation inlet using tracer dye study at design flow. Pass: velocity does not exceed 0.3 m/s at any measurement point. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-029 Verify IFC-DEFS-026: Inject known SCI signal from calibration source and confirm SCADA data log records values at 1-second intervals with alarm triggering within 2 seconds of threshold exceedance. Pass: all logged values match calibration within ±0.05 SCI units. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-030 Verify IFC-DEFS-027: Simulate pH deviation and measure time from detection to caustic soda dose rate change initiation. Pass: response time does not exceed 10 seconds across 5 repeated trials. verification, coag-floc, session-209
VER-METHODS-031 Verify IFC-DEFS-028: Visual inspection of gravity channel dimensions and velocity measurement using propeller flow meter at design flow. Pass: velocity does not exceed 0.6 m/s. verification, raw-water-intake, session-209
VER-METHODS-032 Verify IFC-DEFS-029: Dimensional survey of flow meter installation confirming 5D straight run and meter calibration test at 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% of range. Pass: accuracy within ±0.5% of reading. verification, raw-water-intake, session-209
VER-METHODS-033 Verify IFC-DEFS-030: Inject test signals on each raw water quality parameter and confirm SCADA receives and logs values within 5 seconds. Verify Modbus RTU polling at configured interval. Pass: all parameters visible on SCADA within specification. verification, raw-water-intake, session-209
VER-METHODS-034 Verify IFC-DEFS-031: Test by connecting representative field instruments (turbidimeter, flow meter, pH analyser) to PLC I/O and confirming signal accuracy within 0.1% of calibrated range. Verify bus loading does not exceed 95% with all instruments online. Pass criteria: all instruments report within ±0.25% of reference standard and bus utilisation remains below 95%. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-035 Verify IFC-DEFS-032: Test by disconnecting one fibre link on each PLC and confirming network failover completes within 50 ms with no loss of process data. Pass criteria: PLC maintains communication with SCADA server during single-link failure; no alarm generated for data loss. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-036 Verify IFC-DEFS-033: Test by timestamping a PLC register change and measuring time to historian storage. Verify with 800+ configured tags polling at 1-second intervals. Pass criteria: end-to-end latency from PLC scan to historian write does not exceed 500 ms for 99% of samples over a 24-hour test period. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-037 Verify IFC-DEFS-034: Test by injecting a simulated alarm condition at the PLC and measuring elapsed time to HMI alarm pop-up display. Pass criteria: alarm annunciation appears on all operator workstations within 2 seconds of PLC detection for 100% of injected alarms across 50 test cycles. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-038 Verify IFC-DEFS-035: Test by confirming compliance data appears on the reporting gateway within 1 minute of SCADA server update. Verify DMZ firewall blocks all traffic except the read-only OPC-UA endpoint. Pass criteria: data latency under 60 seconds; penetration test confirms no inbound connections cross DMZ. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-039 Verify IFC-DEFS-036: Inspect PLC I/O rack allocation against point schedule. Verify 20% spare capacity by counting used vs total I/O slots in each rack. Pass criteria: every process area PLC has at least 20% unused I/O capacity documented in the as-built point schedule. verification, scada, session-210
VER-METHODS-040 Verify IFC-DEFS-037: Test by simulating utility failure and measuring transfer time from generator ready signal to load energisation. Verify mechanical interlock prevents simultaneous closure of utility and generator breakers. Pass criteria: transfer completes within 2 seconds; interlock test confirms lockout in 10 consecutive trials. verification, electrical-power, session-210
VER-METHODS-041 Verify IFC-DEFS-038: Analyse protection coordination study confirming time-graded discrimination between MCC incomer and downstream starters. Inject simulated fault currents at MCC bus. Pass criteria: fault clearance at MCC incomer within 200 ms; downstream starter trips before incomer for faults beyond starter. verification, electrical-power, session-210
VER-METHODS-042 Verify IFC-DEFS-039: Test by disconnecting UPS input and confirming uninterrupted power to critical loads. Verify static bypass transfers load within one half-cycle. Pass criteria: zero interruption to SCADA servers during input loss; bypass transfer time under 10 ms. verification, electrical-power, session-210
VER-METHODS-043 Verify IFC-DEFS-040: Test by commanding motor start/stop from PLC and confirming status feedback within 500 ms. Verify VFD speed setpoint tracks PLC command within 2% across operating range. Pass criteria: I/O response within 500 ms; speed accuracy within 2% of setpoint at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% speed. verification, electrical-power, session-210
VER-METHODS-044 Verify IFC-DEFS-041: Inspect gravity pipeline gradient and diameter. Test by measuring sludge flow rate during basin desludging. Pass criteria: achieves 50 m3/hr flow with no pipeline blockage over 30-day commissioning period; sludge solids at receiving tank confirmed at 2-3% by grab sample. verification, sludge, session-210
VER-METHODS-045 Verify IFC-DEFS-042: Test by running a full filter backwash cycle and measuring flow volume and peak flow rate to sludge holding tank. Pass criteria: total volume per backwash event within 180-220 m3; flow meter readings agree with tank level change within 5%. verification, sludge, session-210
VER-METHODS-046 Verify IFC-DEFS-043: Test by operating the progressing cavity pump across its speed range and confirming thickened sludge feed rate tracks setpoint within 10%. Verify inline density meter reads within 0.5% of laboratory analysis. Pass criteria: feed rate 10-25 m3/hr controllable; density measurement agrees with lab within 0.5% solids. verification, sludge, session-210
VER-METHODS-047 Verify IFC-DEFS-044: Test by operating return pumps at maximum rate while monitoring headworks inflow. Simulate return turbidity exceeding 50 NTU and confirm automatic shutoff activates. Pass criteria: return flow does not exceed 10% of concurrent inflow; shutoff triggers within 30 seconds of turbidity exceedance. verification, sludge, session-210
VER-METHODS-048 Verify IFC-DEFS-045: Inspect pipeline diameter and inlet distribution arrangement. Conduct tracer test (rhodamine or lithium chloride) through the clear well to confirm T10/T ratio exceeds 0.5 for CT compliance. Pass criteria: 900 mm pipeline installed; tracer test T10/T ratio >= 0.5. verification, treated-water, session-210
VER-METHODS-049 Verify IFC-DEFS-046: Test by isolating one clear well cell and confirming pumps draw from the remaining cell without cavitation or pressure drop below NPSH required. Pass criteria: all pumps operate at rated flow from single cell with NPSH margin >= 2 m. verification, treated-water, session-210
VER-METHODS-050 Verify IFC-DEFS-047: Calibrate Woltman flow meter against portable ultrasonic flow meter at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of design flow. Test pressure sustaining valve setpoint. Pass criteria: flow meter accuracy within ±1% of reading; pressure sustaining valve maintains setpoint within ±10 kPa. verification, treated-water, session-210
VER-METHODS-051 Verify IFC-DEFS-048: Test each analyser's 4-20 mA signal against PLC register by applying known calibration standards. Verify remote calibration initiation from SCADA HMI. Pass criteria: signal accuracy within ±0.5% of span; remote calibration completes successfully for all analysers. verification, treated-water, session-210
VER-METHODS-052 Verify SUB-REQS-003: Test — with chlorine system operating at maximum withdrawal rate, create a controlled downstream leak by loosening a union at the ejector. Confirm vacuum is maintained (no chlorine gas release) using portable chlorine detector at leak point. Measure vacuum at cylinder regulator outlet: pass criterion is sustained vacuum >5 kPa below atmospheric at all points downstream of the regulator during simulated leak. verification, chemical-dosing, safety, session-211
VER-METHODS-053 Verify SUB-REQS-013: Test — conduct bioassay validation per USEPA UV Disinfection Guidance Manual using MS2 coliphage at flow rates of 100, 150, and 200 L/s per reactor and UVT values of 75%, 85%, and 95%. Measure delivered UV dose via biodosimetry. Pass criterion: validated reduction equivalent dose not less than 40 mJ/cm2 at each test condition with UV sensor readings correlated to biodosimetry within ±10%. verification, disinfection, session-211
VER-METHODS-054 Verify SUB-REQS-014: Test — conduct step-dose tracer study using lithium chloride or rhodamine WT at design flow in each chlorine contact tank. Measure tracer concentration at outlet at 30-second intervals. Calculate T10 (time for 10% of tracer to pass outlet). Pass criterion: T10/T ratio not less than 0.65 and theoretical HRT not less than 15 minutes per tank at design flow. verification, disinfection, session-211
VER-METHODS-055 Verify SUB-REQS-036: Test — measure power draw and water temperature at flows of 580, 725, and 870 L/s. Calculate velocity gradient G = sqrt(P/(mu*V)) where P is measured mixing power, mu is dynamic viscosity at measured temperature, and V is chamber volume. Pass criterion: G value between 600 and 1000 s-1 at each flow rate, with detention time between 15 and 30 seconds. verification, coagulation, session-211
VER-METHODS-056 Verify SUB-REQS-045: Test — operate each raw water pump individually at 50%, 75%, and 100% VFD speed. Measure flow via calibrated electromagnetic meter. Confirm 3-duty configuration delivers 580-870 L/s total. Verify standby pump auto-starts within 30 seconds of a simulated duty pump trip. Pass criterion: each pump delivers rated flow within ±5% at commanded speed; total station output spans required range. verification, raw-water-intake, session-211
VER-METHODS-057 Verify SUB-REQS-049: Test — with primary SCADA server operating under typical load (all PLCs polling, historian recording, 3 HMI sessions active), disconnect the primary server network interface. Measure failover time from primary disconnect to secondary assuming full data service. Pass criterion: failover completes within 5 seconds, zero data loss confirmed by comparing historian timestamps across the transition. verification, scada, session-211
VER-METHODS-058 Verify SUB-REQS-060: Test — simulate utility power loss by opening the main breaker. Measure time from loss of voltage to diesel generator reaching rated voltage (415 V ±5%) and frequency (50 Hz ±2.5%). Measure ATS transfer time from generator ready to load on. Pass criterion: generator ready within 10 seconds of power loss, ATS transfer within 3 seconds of generator ready. verification, electrical, safety, session-211
VER-METHODS-059 Verify SUB-REQS-066: Test — with plant running on emergency diesel generation, confirm disinfection (UV reactors and chlorine dosing), SCADA system, and raw water pumping remain energised and operational. Verify non-essential loads (administrative building HVAC, external lighting) are shed. Pass criterion: all priority loads operational within 15 seconds of diesel assuming load; shed loads confirmed de-energised. verification, electrical, safety, session-211
VER-METHODS-060 Verify SUB-REQS-068: Test — feed thickened alum sludge at 2%, 3%, and 4% solids to belt filter press at design throughput of 25 m3/hr. Sample dewatered cake at belt discharge and measure solids content by gravimetric method (APHA 2540G). Pass criterion: cake solids not less than 18% w/w at each feed concentration, polymer consumption not exceeding 5 kg/dry tonne. verification, sludge-handling, session-211
VER-METHODS-061 Verify SUB-REQS-076: Analysis — conduct hydraulic transient analysis using Method of Characteristics model of the distribution system including pump trip, valve closure, and demand variation scenarios. Pass criterion: maximum transient pressure at any point in the system does not exceed 150% of steady-state working pressure, and minimum transient pressure remains above -50 kPa (no column separation). verification, distribution, session-211
VER-METHODS-062 Verify SUB-REQS-078: Test — with all PLCs in normal operation, disconnect the SCADA server and network backbone. Confirm each area PLC continues local control by verifying process variable trends remain within setpoint bands. Measure scan cycle time using PLC diagnostic registers: pass criterion not exceeding 100 ms. After 1 hour, restore network and confirm SCADA data synchronisation completes within 30 seconds with no data gaps in historian. verification, scada, degraded-mode, session-211
VER-METHODS-063 Verify IFC-DEFS-049: Test — inject tracer dye through PAC injection quill at maximum feed rate (50 mg/L at design flow). Measure tracer arrival time at the coagulant injection point to confirm minimum 2-second separation. Inspect injection quill position relative to alum injection quill. Pass criteria: tracer-measured contact time not less than 2 seconds at design flow; quill positioned upstream of alum injection as per P&ID. Test verification, chemical-dosing, session-213
VER-METHODS-064 Verify SUB-REQS-009: Inspection — measure secondary containment sump volume for each liquid chemical storage area against 110% of the largest single tank volume. Verify liner chemical resistance per manufacturer datasheet against stored chemical compatibility. Test sump pump interlock by raising sump level above alarm setpoint and confirming stormwater discharge valve closes. Pass criteria: sump volume confirmed at 110% of largest tank; liner rated for stored chemical; discharge valve closes within 5 seconds of high-level alarm. Inspection verification, chemical-safety, session-213
VER-METHODS-065 Verify SUB-REQS-015: Test — inject known chlorine residual standards at the CT outlet sampling point while operating at design flow. Configure 90% CT alarm threshold. Verify CT calculation updates at 15-minute intervals using validated T10 and measured residual. Simulate low-residual condition and confirm alarm generation. Pass criteria: calculated CT agrees with manual calculation within 5%; alarm triggers within 60 seconds when achieved CT falls below 90% of required value. Test verification, disinfection, session-213
VER-METHODS-066 Verify SUB-REQS-030: Test — drain filter cell to below media surface level. Attempt to start air scour blower from both local and SCADA. Confirm blower does not start. Refill cell above media surface and confirm blower starts normally. Repeat 5 times to confirm interlock reliability. Pass criteria: blower start inhibited in 100% of low-level attempts; blower starts within 5 seconds of level permissive confirmation. Test verification, filtration, session-213
VER-METHODS-067 Verify SUB-REQS-023: Test — initiate backwash on a filter cell and allow return to service. Continuously monitor individual filter effluent turbidity during ripening. Confirm filter-to-waste valve remains open until turbidity is continuously below 0.15 NTU for 15 minutes. Verify diverted water reaches backwash waste holding tank. Pass criteria: no filtered water with turbidity above 0.15 NTU enters the clearwell during filter ripening; filter-to-waste valve holds open for full 15-minute qualification period. Test verification, filtration, session-213
VER-METHODS-068 Verify SUB-REQS-055: Test — conduct network penetration test verifying VLAN isolation between process areas. Attempt cross-VLAN traffic and confirm it is blocked. Verify DMZ firewall rules between OT and IT networks by attempting connections from IT to OT zones. Inspect managed switch port-level access control configurations. Pass criteria: zero cross-VLAN traffic passes without explicit firewall rules; no inbound OT connections from IT network; all switch ports configured with 802.1X or MAC-based access control. Test verification, scada, cybersecurity, session-213
VER-METHODS-069 Verify SUB-REQS-062: Test — with plant operating on primary 11 kV feed, simulate voltage sag to 85% on active feed. Measure time from voltage sag detection to bus transfer completion. Verify mechanical interlocking prevents simultaneous closure of both incomer breakers. Repeat test with complete loss of voltage. Pass criteria: bus transfer completes within 100 ms; mechanical interlock confirmed in 10 consecutive trials; no load interruption exceeding 100 ms during transfer. Test verification, electrical, session-213

Internal Diagrams

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  n0["component<br>Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System"]
  n1["component<br>Polymer Preparation and Feed System"]
  n2["component<br>Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed System"]
  n3["component<br>Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System"]
  n4["component<br>Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed System"]
  n5["component<br>Powdered Activated Carbon Feed System"]
  n6["component<br>Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System"]
  n7["component<br>Chemical Dosing Control System"]
  n8["component<br>Alum Storage"]
  n9["component<br>Polymer Prep and Feed"]
  n10["component<br>Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed"]
  n11["component<br>Caustic Soda Storage and Feed"]
  n12["component<br>Fluorosilicic Acid Feed"]
  n13["component<br>PAC Feed System"]
  n14["component<br>Containment and Safety"]
  n15["component<br>Dosing Control System"]
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n8
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n9
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n10
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n11
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n12
  n15 -->|dose setpoint| n13
  n14 -->|gas detection/shutdown| n10
  n14 -->|safety interlock| n15

Chemical Storage and Dosing — Internal

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>UV Disinfection Reactors"]
  n1["component<br>Chlorine Contact Tank"]
  n2["component<br>CT Compliance Monitor"]
  n3["component<br>Residual Analyser Network"]
  n0 -->|UV-treated water| n1
  n3 -->|residual readings| n2
  n2 -->|CT calculation| n1

Disinfection — Internal

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell"]
  n1["component<br>Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel"]
  n2["component<br>Backwash Supply System"]
  n3["component<br>Air Scour Blower System"]
  n4["component<br>Filter Control and Instrumentation"]
  n5["component<br>Filter-to-Waste System"]
  n6["external<br>Sedimentation Subsystem"]
  n7["external<br>Treated Water Storage"]
  n8["external<br>SCADA System"]
  n9["external<br>Sludge Handling"]
  n6 -->|Settled water| n0
  n0 -->|Filtered effluent| n7
  n2 -->|Backwash water| n0
  n3 -->|Scour air| n1
  n4 -->|Valve commands| n0
  n4 -->|Pump commands| n2
  n4 -->|Blower start/stop| n3
  n4 -->|FTW valve control| n5
  n5 -->|Waste water| n9
  n4 -->|Modbus TCP data| n8
  n0 -->|Turbidity/headloss| n4

Filtration — Internal

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Inclined Plate Settler Module"]
  n1["component<br>Sludge Scraper and Hopper System"]
  n2["component<br>Basin Inlet Distribution"]
  n3["component<br>Effluent Launder and Weir"]
  n4["external<br>Coagulation/Flocculation"]
  n5["external<br>Filtration Subsystem"]
  n6["external<br>Sludge Handling"]
  n4 -->|Flocculated water| n2
  n2 -->|Distributed flow| n0
  n0 -->|Settled water| n3
  n3 -->|To filter influent| n5
  n1 -->|Sludge collection| n0
  n1 -->|Withdrawn sludge| n6

Sedimentation — Internal

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Rapid Mix Chamber"]
  n1["component<br>Flocculation Basin Train"]
  n2["component<br>Flocculator Drive Assembly"]
  n3["component<br>Streaming Current Detector"]
  n4["component<br>Coagulation pH Control"]
  n0 -->|Coagulated water| n1
  n2 -->|Mechanical drive| n1
  n3 -->|SCI feedback| n0
  n4 -->|pH trim signal| n0

Coagulation and Flocculation — Internal v2

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Intake Screen and Trashrack"]
  n1["component<br>Raw Water Pumping Station"]
  n2["component<br>Flow Measurement and Control"]
  n3["component<br>Raw Water Quality Monitor"]
  n0 -->|Screened water| n1
  n1 -->|Raw water via rising main| n2
  n3 -->|Quality data to SCADA| n2

Raw Water Intake — Internal

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Master SCADA Server and Historian"]
  n1["component<br>Distributed PLC Network"]
  n2["component<br>Process Instrumentation Field Network"]
  n3["component<br>Operator HMI Workstations"]
  n4["component<br>Industrial Network Infrastructure"]
  n5["component<br>Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway"]
  n2 -->|4-20mA HART and Modbus RTU| n1
  n1 -->|Ethernet/IP fibre backbone| n4
  n4 -->|OPC-UA process data| n0
  n0 -->|HMI screens and alarms| n3
  n3 -->|Operator commands| n4
  n0 -->|Telemetry and reports| n5

SCADA and Instrumentation — Internal v2

flowchart TB
  n0["component<br>Main Utility Power Switchgear"]
  n1["component<br>Emergency Diesel Generator Set"]
  n2["component<br>Motor Control Centres"]
  n3["component<br>Uninterruptible Power Supply"]
  n4["component<br>Power Distribution and Protection"]
  n1 -->|1.5 MVA emergency power| n0
  n0 -->|415V to MCCs| n2
  n0 -->|415V to UPS| n3
  n4 -->|Protection coordination| n0

Electrical Power and Emergency Generation — Internal

Classified Entities

Entity Hex Code Description
Air Scour Blower System D6D51218 Positive displacement rotary lobe blower system providing low-pressure air at 50 m/hr superficial velocity for filter media agitation during backwash. Two blowers (duty/standby) each rated at 1500 Nm3/hr at 0.5 bar gauge. Air distribution via the underdrain system orifices ensures uniform scour across the full filter floor area. Operates during the air-scour and combined air-water wash phases of the backwash sequence. Includes inlet filter, silencer, non-return valve, and discharge header with isolation valves per filter cell. Interlocked with backwash sequence controller to prevent air delivery when water level is below media surface.
Alum Bulk Storage and Metering System D6A53018 Aluminium sulphate (liquid alum, ~48% w/w Al2(SO4)3) coagulant storage and feed system for a 50 ML/d surface water treatment plant. Comprises two 30,000L FRP bulk storage tanks with level instrumentation, truck unloading pad with containment, and three progressive-cavity metering pumps (2 duty, 1 standby) rated 0–120 L/hr each. Dose is flow-proportional via SCADA with streaming-current analyser trim. Alum is injected at the rapid-mix basin inlet. Operating dose range 20–80 mg/L depending on raw water turbidity (5–500 NTU seasonal range).
Backwash Supply System 55F73218 Provides filtered water for backwashing filter cells at 60 m/hr rising rate. Comprises two 100% duty backwash pumps (one duty, one standby) rated at 900 m3/hr each at 15m TDH, backwash rate controller with Venturi flow measurement, backwash supply header with motorised isolation valves per filter cell, and a 200 m3 backwash water storage tank fed from the clear well. Backwash sequence is automated: drain-down, air scour, combined air-water wash, high-rate water-only rinse, slow rinse, filter-to-waste. Total backwash duration approximately 20 minutes per cell.
Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System D6B73018 Sodium hydroxide (50% w/w NaOH solution) storage and dosing system for post-disinfection pH correction. Two 10,000L polyethylene bulk tanks with secondary containment, truck unloading with dry-break couplings. Two diaphragm metering pumps (1 duty, 1 standby) rated 0–60 L/hr inject caustic into the post-chlorination clearwell outlet to raise finished water pH to 7.0–7.5 target range, controlling Langelier Saturation Index for distribution system corrosion control. Dose range 5–25 mg/L, paced by inline pH analyser feedback.
Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety System 55F77859 Integrated chemical spill containment, gas detection, and emergency response system for a water treatment plant chemical building housing chlorine gas, alum, caustic soda, fluorosilicic acid, and PAC. Includes: secondary containment berms and sumps for all liquid chemical storage areas rated for 110% largest tank volume; chlorine gas detection sensors (electrochemical, 0–10 ppm range) at 6 locations in chlorine room and adjacent corridors; emergency chlorine scrubber (caustic soda spray tower, 50 kg/hr neutralisation capacity); forced exhaust ventilation (20 air changes/hour in chlorine room); emergency shutdown interlocks that close cylinder valves on gas detection >1 ppm; audible/visual alarms and SCADA annunciation.
Chemical Dosing Control System 55F77A18 Distributed chemical dose control system integrating SCADA with local PLCs and online water quality analysers for automated dose-pacing of all chemical feeds at a 50 ML/d water treatment plant. Implements flow-proportional base dosing for alum, chlorine, caustic, and fluoride with trim from streaming-current analyser (coagulant), chlorine residual analyser (disinfectant), pH analyser (caustic), and fluoride analyser (fluoride). PAC dosing is manually initiated with flow-proportional control. System includes cascade control loops, alarm setpoints for over/under-dosing, chemical inventory tracking via tank level, and automatic switchover logic for duty/standby pumps on flow or pressure fault. All control signals 4–20 mA analog or Modbus RTU to SCADA.
Chemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem DE853219 Centralised chemical storage facility serving all treatment stages. Aluminium sulphate: 2x 40,000L FRP bulk storage tanks with secondary containment bund (110% capacity), diaphragm metering pumps (4 duty + 2 standby, 0-200 L/h each). Polymer: dry polymer (polyacrylamide) make-up and aging system with 3-stage preparation (wetting, mixing, aging) producing 0.1-0.5% solution, progressing cavity metering pumps. Sodium hypochlorite: 2x 20,000L HDPE tanks with forced ventilation enclosure, peristaltic metering pumps. Lime slurry: lime silo (50 tonne), slaker, and slurry storage with agitator, positive displacement pumps. Sodium bisulphite: 5,000L tank for emergency dechlorination. All chemical areas have spill containment, safety showers, eyewash stations, and gas detection where required. Chemical delivery truck unloading area with spill containment pad.
Chlorine Contact Tank CE851218 Reinforced concrete baffled contact tank providing minimum 30-minute detention time at peak flow (580 L/s) for chlorine disinfection CT compliance. Over-under baffled design with 10 passes achieving T10/T ratio of 0.65 minimum (validated by tracer study). Two parallel tanks each sized for 50% of peak flow, allowing one tank offline for maintenance. Tank volume approximately 1,050 cubic metres each. Inlet receives chlorinated water from Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed System ejector. Equipped with online chlorine residual analysers at inlet and outlet, and turbidity monitor at inlet for CT calculation.
Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed System 47D73059 Gaseous chlorine storage, evaporation, and feed system for primary disinfection at a 50 ML/d water treatment plant. Stores chlorine in 900 kg cylinders (6 on-line, 6 reserve) in a dedicated chlorine room with forced ventilation. Two vacuum-operated chlorinators (1 duty, 1 standby) rated 0–50 kg/day each draw chlorine through a vacuum regulator, with water-powered ejector injection into the chlorine contact tank inlet. Residual target 0.5–2.0 mg/L free chlorine after 30-minute CT contact. System includes automatic cylinder switchover, residual analyser feedback loop, and vacuum-fail safety shutdown. Chlorine room maintained at negative pressure relative to adjacent spaces.
Coagulation and Flocculation Subsystem 54953218 Two-stage chemical treatment process converting dissolved and colloidal contaminants into settleable floc. Rapid mix chamber (G value 300/s, 30-second detention) injects aluminium sulphate coagulant (dose range 5-60 mg/L depending on raw water turbidity) and cationic polymer as coagulant aid (0.1-0.5 mg/L). Three-stage tapered flocculation basins with variable-speed paddle mixers providing G values of 50, 30, and 15/s over 30-minute total detention time. pH correction with lime or caustic soda to maintain optimal coagulation pH of 6.5-7.5. Jar testing laboratory guides daily dose optimisation. Redundant chemical feed pumps (peristaltic for polymer, diaphragm for alum) with calibration tubes.
Coagulation pH Control System 55B73A18 Dedicated pH monitoring and control loop for optimising alum coagulation in a municipal water treatment plant. Comprises dual-redundant pH analysers (glass electrode type, 0-14 pH range, ±0.05 accuracy) installed at the rapid mix chamber outlet, a PID controller integrated with SCADA, and a trim signal to the caustic soda dosing pump. Maintains coagulation pH within the optimal range of 6.2-7.0 for aluminium sulphate coagulation, adjusting for seasonal alkalinity variations. Includes automatic analyser cleaning (air-blast or ultrasonic) on a 4-hour cycle to prevent electrode fouling by coagulant residue.
CT Compliance Monitoring System 51F77B58 Automated CT (concentration × time) compliance calculation and recording system for regulatory disinfection verification. Continuously calculates achieved CT value from online chlorine residual (mg/L) at contact tank outlet multiplied by validated T10 contact time (minutes) at current flow rate. Compares achieved CT against required CT from EPA Surface Water Treatment Rule tables based on water temperature and pH. Logs CT values at 15-minute intervals and generates automatic alarms when achieved CT falls below 90% of required CT. Interfaces with SCADA for display and regulatory reporting.
Disinfection Residual Analyser Network 54E77018 Network of online chlorine residual analysers providing continuous free and total chlorine measurement at key disinfection process points: pre-UV (1 analyser), contact tank inlet (1), contact tank outlet (2 — duty and verification), and clearwell outlet (1). Amperometric membrane-type analysers with range 0-5 mg/L free chlorine, accuracy ±0.02 mg/L at 1.0 mg/L. Each analyser has sample conditioning (constant-head overflow, temperature compensation) and automatic reagent-less calibration. 4-20 mA output to SCADA with sample flow alarm on loss of sample.
Disinfection Subsystem 54F73A58 Dual-barrier disinfection combining UV irradiation and chlorination. UV system: medium-pressure UV reactors (3 duty + 1 standby) providing minimum 40 mJ/cm2 dose validated to USEPA UV Disinfection Guidance Manual for 3-log Cryptosporidium inactivation. UV transmittance monitoring and dose-pacing based on flow and UVT. Chlorination: sodium hypochlorite (12% NaOCl) dosing at two points — pre-filter (breakpoint chlorination 0-3 mg/L for ammonia removal when present) and post-filter (target 1.0-1.5 mg/L free chlorine residual). Chlorine contact chamber with serpentine baffling (T10/T ratio >0.7) providing minimum 30-minute contact time at peak flow for 4-log virus CT compliance. Online chlorine residual analysers at contact chamber inlet and outlet. Dechlorination capability (sodium bisulphite) for process discharge.
Distributed PLC Network 51B77218 Network of 8-12 process area PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or Siemens S7-1500 class) controlling all treatment process areas in a 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Each PLC handles one or two process areas (intake, coagulation, filtration, etc.) with local I/O racks. PLCs communicate via redundant fibre-optic Ethernet/IP backbone at 100 Mbps. Each PLC executes control logic independently — plant continues operating in degraded mode if SCADA server connection is lost. Scan time <100ms for safety interlocks, <500ms for process loops.
Distribution Network Surge Protection System 56973058 Hydraulic surge protection system for the treated water distribution header, preventing water hammer damage from rapid pump starts/stops or valve closures. Comprises a hydropneumatic surge vessel (2 m3 capacity, pre-charged to 80% of steady-state pressure) and surge anticipation valves on the pump discharge header. Air compressor maintains vessel pre-charge. Pressure transducers trigger alarms if transient pressures exceed 150% of steady-state. System designed per AWWA M11 guidelines for transmission mains surge analysis.
Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cell CE841018 Reinforced concrete filter box containing 600mm anthracite over 300mm silica sand media bed on a Leopold-type underdrain. Each cell provides 150 m3/hr at 6 m/hr filtration rate with 2.5m water depth above media. Designed for turbidity reduction from 2 NTU settled water to <0.1 NTU filtered effluent per SDWA Surface Water Treatment Rule. Includes troughs for backwash waste collection, filter gullet for influent distribution, and effluent weir. Typical plant has 6-8 cells for N+1 redundancy.
Electrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem 54F73218 Dual utility power feed (2x 13.8kV from separate distribution feeders) to main switchgear with automatic transfer between feeds. Step-down transformers (2x 2.5 MVA, 13.8kV to 4.16kV for high-lift pumps; 2x 1.5 MVA, 13.8kV to 600V for general plant loads). Emergency standby diesel generator (2.5 MW Caterpillar or MTU unit) with 500L integrated fuel tank plus 20,000L external double-wall tank providing 72-hour operation at essential load. Automatic transfer switch (ATS) with <10 second transfer time. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for SCADA, instrumentation, and emergency lighting (30 kVA, 30-minute battery backup). Motor control centres with combination starters and variable frequency drives for major pumps. Power factor correction capacitor bank. Lightning and surge protection. Emergency generator exercises weekly under load via automatic exerciser.
Emergency Diesel Generator Set D7D71018 Standby diesel generator rated at 1.5 MVA providing emergency power to critical treatment processes during utility outage. Turbocharged diesel engine with 500-litre day tank and 10,000-litre bulk fuel storage providing 72 hours of continuous operation at 75% load. Automatic transfer switch detects utility loss and starts generator within 10 seconds as required by SYS-REQS-006. Includes coolant system, exhaust silencer, vibration isolators, and battery starting system. Located in a dedicated acoustic enclosure adjacent to the main switchroom.
Filter Control and Instrumentation Panel 55F77A18 Per-filter-cell PLC-based control panel managing filter operation modes: filtering, backwash sequence, filter-to-waste, and offline. Monitors filter headloss via differential pressure transmitter across the media bed (range 0-3m, alarm at 2.5m), individual filtered water turbidity via online laser nephelometer (range 0-10 NTU, alarm at 0.3 NTU, shutdown at 1.0 NTU), filter effluent flow via electromagnetic flowmeter, and water level via ultrasonic level transmitter. Controls influent and effluent motorised butterfly valves, backwash valve, drain valve, and filter-to-waste valve. Communicates with central SCADA via Modbus TCP over plant Ethernet. Implements automatic filter-to-waste on return to service until turbidity falls below 0.15 NTU for 15 consecutive minutes.
Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel System CE851018 Leopold Type S or equivalent nozzle-less underdrain system installed at the base of each gravity filter cell. Comprises HDPE underdrain blocks with integral orifices for uniform backwash water and air distribution, overlaid with graded gravel support layers (300mm total, 4 layers from 25mm to 3mm). Collects filtered water uniformly across the entire filter floor area at less than 0.3 m/s approach velocity. Must withstand combined air-water backwash at 60 m/hr water plus 50 m/hr air without media migration or gravel disruption.
Filter-to-Waste System 55B73218 Diverts initial filtered water production to the sludge handling system after each backwash cycle until filtered water turbidity stabilises below 0.15 NTU for 15 minutes. Comprises a motorised butterfly valve on the filter-to-waste header, piped to the backwash waste holding tank. Flow capacity matches full filter production rate of 150 m3/hr per cell. Prevents post-backwash turbidity spike from reaching the clear well and distribution system. Activated automatically by the filter control panel on backwash completion and deactivated on turbidity clearance. Typical waste volume 15-30 m3 per filter-to-waste event.
Filtration Subsystem DFB73218 Eight dual-media gravity filters (each 6m x 12m bed area) containing 600mm anthracite (1.2mm effective size) over 300mm silica sand (0.5mm effective size) over 300mm gravel support. Design filtration rate 8 m/h, maximum 12 m/h. Filter-to-waste capability after backwash. Automated backwash sequence: air scour (60 m/h for 3 min), combined air-water wash (60 m/h air, 15 m/h water for 3 min), high-rate water wash (40 m/h for 8 min). Backwash water from elevated storage tank or dedicated backwash pumps. Head loss monitoring (0-2.5m differential) triggers backwash. Filtered water turbidity target <0.1 NTU with individual filter effluent turbidimeters. Post-filter granular activated carbon contactors (2 units, 15-minute EBCT) for taste, odour, and organic micropollutant removal.
Flocculation Basin Train D6C41218 Three-stage tapered-energy flocculation basin train in a municipal water treatment plant. Each train consists of three sequential chambers with progressively decreasing mixing intensity: Stage 1 (G=60-80 s⁻¹), Stage 2 (G=30-50 s⁻¹), Stage 3 (G=10-20 s⁻¹). Equipped with horizontal-shaft paddle flocculators driven through reduction gearboxes. Total hydraulic retention time of 20-30 minutes at design flow. Baffled to prevent short-circuiting. The plant has a minimum of 3 parallel trains to allow one train offline for maintenance while maintaining rated capacity. Produces well-formed, settleable floc for downstream sedimentation basins.
Flocculator Drive and Gearbox Assembly DED51018 Variable-speed flocculator drive system for a municipal water treatment plant. Each flocculation stage has a horizontal-shaft paddle mixer driven by a helical gear reducer and a variable frequency drive (VFD). Motor sizes range from 2.2 kW (Stage 3, low-energy) to 7.5 kW (Stage 1, high-energy). VFDs allow continuous adjustment of paddle tip speed from 0.15 to 0.9 m/s to achieve the required velocity gradient profile. Drives are mounted above the water line on concrete plinths with stainless steel shafts extending through stuffing-box seals. Each drive includes torque monitoring and over-speed protection.
Flow Measurement and Control System 55F77A18 Raw water flow measurement and control system at the intake of a 50 ML/d municipal water treatment plant. Comprises a full-bore electromagnetic flow meter (DN600-DN900) on the rising main with accuracy of ±0.5% of reading, a modulating butterfly valve for flow throttling, and a flow totaliser integrated with SCADA. Provides the master flow signal used for flow-proportional chemical dosing across the entire plant. Includes redundant flow measurement (duty/standby) to maintain dosing accuracy during meter maintenance.
Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed System D7973059 Hydrofluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6, 23% w/w) storage and metering system for community water fluoridation. Single 5,000L HDPE day tank with secondary containment rated for 110% volume, supplied from 1,000L IBCs. Two chemical-resistant diaphragm metering pumps (1 duty, 1 standby) rated 0–15 L/hr dose fluoride into the clearwell outlet. Target fluoride residual 0.7 mg/L ±0.1 per public health guidelines. Flow-proportional dosing with online fluoride analyser verification. All wetted parts Hastelloy C-276 or PVDF due to extreme corrosivity of HFS acid.
High-Lift Distribution Pump Station 56F53018 Variable-speed centrifugal pump station drawing from the clear well and delivering treated water into the distribution network at 350-700 kPa. Four pumps (3 duty, 1 standby) each rated at 200 L/s at 50 m TDH, driven by 132 kW motors with VFDs. Pressure sustaining valves prevent overpressure. Suction-side isolation, non-return valves, and discharge headers with Woltman flow meters. Pump selection and speed controlled by SCADA based on downstream pressure and reservoir levels. Designed for continuous 24/7 operation with pump rotation to equalise wear.
Inclined Plate Settler Module CE841018 Stacked polypropylene inclined plate packs installed in reinforced concrete sedimentation basins. Plates inclined at 60 degrees from horizontal with 50 mm spacing, providing effective settling area of 2500 m2 per basin. Removes flocculated particles by reducing effective settling depth to 50 mm, enabling surface overflow rates of 8 to 12 m/hr versus 1.5 m/hr for conventional horizontal flow basins. Each basin handles 450 m3/hr with two basins operating in parallel for N+1 redundancy. Plates are modular for removal and cleaning during annual maintenance shutdowns.
Industrial Network Infrastructure 50A57018 Redundant fibre-optic Ethernet backbone (ring topology with RSTP/MRP for sub-50ms failover) connecting all PLC racks, SCADA servers, and network switches in the water treatment plant. Managed Layer 2/3 switches (Cisco IE or Hirschmann) in each MCC room. DMZ firewall separating the OT network (IEC 62443 zone) from the corporate IT network — only the historian mirror port crosses this boundary. Network monitoring via SNMP with bandwidth and latency alarms. Cybersecurity includes port security, VLAN segmentation per process area, and intrusion detection.
Intake Screen and Trashrack Assembly CE971018 Combined coarse trashrack (75mm bar spacing) and travelling band screen (6mm aperture) at the raw water intake of a 50 ML/d municipal water treatment plant. The trashrack protects the travelling screen from large debris (logs, branches). The travelling band screen provides fine screening with automatic backwash, removing algae, leaves, and aquatic organisms. Located at the source water body (river or reservoir) intake structure, typically 2-3 metres below minimum water level. Includes a screen differential level sensor to trigger automatic cleaning when headloss exceeds 150 mm.
Main Utility Power Switchgear D6B51018 11 kV/415 V main switchboard receiving dual utility power feeds for a 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Total connected load approximately 2.5 MW. Includes incoming circuit breakers, bus-tie, power factor correction capacitor bank, metering, and protection relays. Automatic bus transfer between utility feeds within 100 ms. Supplies power to 6 motor control centres distributed across the plant. Located in the main electrical switchroom with arc-flash rated enclosures.
Master SCADA Server and Historian 50A47218 Redundant server pair running SCADA/HMI software (e.g., Citect, Ignition, or VTScada) for a 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Provides real-time process visualisation, alarm management, trend logging, and historical data archival. Receives data from ~800 I/O points via OPC-UA from PLCs. Stores 12 months online history at 1-second resolution for critical parameters and 10-second for routine. Hot-standby failover within 5 seconds. Located in the main control room with UPS-backed power.
Mechanical Sludge Dewatering System 56D51018 Belt filter press or centrifuge system dewatering thickened alum sludge from 2-4% to a minimum of 18% solids for the 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Consists of two belt filter presses (one duty, one standby) each rated at 25 m3/hr sludge feed. Includes polymer conditioning (cationic polyelectrolyte), gravity drainage zone, low-pressure and high-pressure squeeze zones. Dewatered cake conveyed to storage hopper. Filtrate returned to plant headworks. Polymer demand approximately 3-5 kg/dry tonne. Housed in an enclosed sludge building with odour control.
Motor Control Centres D4A55018 Six motor control centres (MCCs) distributed across the water treatment plant process areas (intake, chemical, filters, distribution, sludge, general services). Each MCC contains motor starters (DOL for <7.5 kW, VFD for larger drives), feeder circuit breakers, control transformers, and PLC I/O racks. MCCs rated for 415 V three-phase with form 3b segregation. Typical MCC serves 15-30 motor loads plus auxiliary circuits. Communication to SCADA via Ethernet/IP from local PLC in each MCC.
Operator HMI Workstations D4ED7038 Three operator workstations in the main control room plus one in the chemical building and one mobile tablet for field rounds. Each workstation runs SCADA client software providing process mimic screens, alarm lists, trend displays, and report generation. Dual-monitor configuration in the control room showing overview and detail screens simultaneously. Role-based access control with operator, supervisor, and engineer levels. Alarm annunciation via on-screen pop-ups and external audible/visual alarm horn. Supports direct setpoint entry and manual override of automatic control loops.
Polymer Preparation and Feed System 56D53218 Anionic polyacrylamide flocculant aid preparation and dosing system. Dry polymer is loaded into a volumetric dry feeder, hydrated in a three-stage aging tank system (make-up, aging, feed) with 45-minute total aging time, and dosed by two peristaltic metering pumps (1 duty, 1 standby) at 0–8 L/hr. Polymer concentration 0.1–0.5% w/v solution. Applied at flocculation basin inlet to enhance floc formation. Dose range 0.1–0.5 mg/L, adjusted by jar test results and settling performance.
Powdered Activated Carbon Feed System D6D51218 Powdered activated carbon (PAC) slurry preparation and injection system for seasonal taste-and-odour control during algal bloom events. 20-tonne bulk silo with screw conveyor feeding a gravimetric dry feeder into a slurry mix tank with continuous agitation. Two progressive-cavity slurry pumps (1 duty, 1 standby) inject 5–10% w/v carbon slurry at the raw water intake or rapid-mix basin. Dose range 5–50 mg/L depending on geosmin/MIB concentrations (action threshold 10 ng/L). System is intermittent — activated only during T&O events, typically 30–90 days per year.
Power Distribution and Protection Network 44A53018 Cascaded protection system including the 11 kV incoming protection, 415 V distribution boards, sub-distribution boards for lighting and small power, and the protection relay coordination scheme. Includes earth fault protection, overcurrent protection with time-graded discrimination, and residual current devices on socket circuits. Cable reticulation uses XLPE/SWA cables in buried duct and above-ground ladder tray. Earthing system uses copper earth grid with electrode resistance below 1 ohm. Lightning protection via air terminals on elevated structures.
Process Instrumentation Field Network 54855018 Approximately 200 field instruments (turbidimeters, pH analysers, flow meters, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, dissolved oxygen probes, chlorine analysers) distributed across the 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Instruments connect to local PLC I/O via 4-20mA HART, Modbus RTU on RS-485, or Profibus PA depending on area. Includes instrument calibration infrastructure and instrument air supply for pneumatic actuated valves. Field wiring is routed through IP66 junction boxes with surge protection on exposed runs.
Rapid Mix Chamber D6C51018 Concrete rapid mix chamber at the head of a municipal water treatment plant. Receives raw water from the intake pumping station and coagulant (liquid aluminium sulphate) from the chemical dosing subsystem via injection quills. Equipped with a vertical-shaft, high-speed mechanical mixer (typically 300-900 rpm) providing a velocity gradient (G) of 600-1000 s⁻¹ and a detention time of 15-30 seconds. The chamber ensures instantaneous and uniform dispersion of coagulant throughout the raw water stream, initiating destabilisation of colloidal particles. Designed for a peak flow of 150 ML/d with provision for polymer co-injection during high-turbidity events.
Raw Water Intake Subsystem 5E851018 Intake structure on river bank with coarse bar screens (75mm spacing) and travelling band screens (6mm mesh) removing large debris and aquatic organisms. Low-lift pumps (3x 50% duty centrifugal, 700 L/s each) draw water from a submerged intake crib located 30m offshore at 3m depth. Includes raw water flow measurement (electromagnetic flowmeter), raw water quality monitoring (turbidity, temperature, pH, conductivity), and intake channel level control. Designed for seasonal flow variation from 0.5 to 5.0 NTU raw turbidity typical, with storm events up to 200 NTU. Fish exclusion screens comply with DFO requirements.
Raw Water Pumping Station DED71018 Low-lift raw water pumping station for a 50 ML/d municipal water treatment plant. Comprises 3 duty + 1 standby vertical turbine or submersible pumps, each rated at approximately 290 L/s at 15-25m TDH. Pumps are VFD-controlled for flow modulation to match plant demand. The wet well is sized for a minimum 5-minute retention at maximum pump rate. Includes level measurement (ultrasonic), pump vibration monitoring, and automatic duty rotation. Delivers raw water to the rapid mix chamber at the plant headworks via a dedicated rising main.
Raw Water Quality Monitoring Station 54E55218 Online raw water quality monitoring station at the intake of a 50 ML/d municipal water treatment plant. Continuously measures turbidity (0-4000 NTU, nephelometric), pH (0-14, ±0.05), temperature (0-40°C, ±0.1°C), conductivity (0-2000 µS/cm), and dissolved oxygen. Sampling via a side-stream arrangement with <60 second transport lag from the intake point. All instruments transmit 4-20 mA or Modbus RTU to SCADA. Provides early warning of raw water quality changes (storm events, algal blooms, upstream discharge events) to enable proactive chemical dosing adjustments.
Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway 51E57A18 Outstation gateway providing remote access and regulatory reporting for the water treatment plant. Transmits key operational parameters (flow, turbidity, chlorine residual, pH) to the utility's central SCADA system and to the state drinking water authority's compliance portal via secure VPN over 4G/fibre WAN link. Generates automated daily compliance reports (CT log, turbidity profile, chemical usage). Supports remote alarm notification via SMS/email to on-call operators. Cellular backup link activates on primary WAN failure within 30 seconds.
SCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem 54E57318 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system providing centralised monitoring and control of all plant processes. Architecture: redundant SCADA servers (hot standby) running on Windows Server with historian database (minimum 5-year data retention at 1-second scan rate for critical parameters). Three operator workstations in central control room with dual 27-inch displays each. Distributed I/O via 8 remote PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or Siemens S7-1500) communicating over redundant fibre-optic Ethernet ring (EtherNet/IP or PROFINET). Field instrumentation includes: 45+ turbidimeters, 20+ pH analysers, 15+ chlorine residual analysers, 30+ pressure transmitters, 25+ flow meters, 20+ level transmitters, 10+ dissolved oxygen probes. Alarm management system with ISA-18.2 compliant alarm rationalisation. Remote access via secure VPN for on-call operators. Interface to corporate LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for manual sample results. OPC-UA gateway for data exchange with municipal asset management system.
Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution System CE853010 Perforated baffle wall and energy dissipation chamber at the inlet end of each sedimentation basin. Receives flocculated water from the flocculation outlet channel and distributes it uniformly across the full cross-sectional area of the basin to prevent short-circuiting. Baffle wall has 150 mm diameter orifices at calculated spacings to achieve velocity variation of less than 10% across the basin width. Includes a 2 m long energy dissipation zone with submerged weir to reduce inlet velocity from 0.3 m/s to below 0.05 m/s, preventing floc breakup.
Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir System CE853010 V-notch weir plates on multiple collection launders spanning the outlet end of each sedimentation basin above the inclined plate settlers. Launders are spaced at 3 m centres with V-notch weirs at 150 mm spacing providing a maximum weir overflow rate of 10 m3/hr per metre of weir length. Launders discharge to a common outlet channel connecting to the filter influent distribution channel. Weir crests are adjustable plus or minus 10 mm with stainless steel levelling bolts to ensure uniform flow collection and prevent localised high-velocity zones that could carry over settled floc.
Sedimentation Subsystem 4C853218 Four rectangular horizontal-flow sedimentation basins (each 60m x 15m x 4.5m water depth) with total detention time of 4 hours at design flow. Inclined plate settlers (60-degree angle, 50mm spacing) in the final third of each basin increase effective settling area by factor of 6. Chain-and-flight sludge collectors traverse basin floor at 0.3 m/min, directing settled sludge to hopper at inlet end. Surface overflow rate 1.2 m/h at average flow. Scum collection troughs at outlet weirs. Settled water turbidity target <2 NTU before filtration. Sludge withdrawal via timed valve sequence to sludge handling subsystem.
Sludge Cake Storage and Disposal Hopper CE851058 Enclosed storage hopper receiving dewatered sludge cake at 18-22% solids from the belt filter press. Capacity of 60 m3 providing approximately 5 days of storage before truck haul-off. Live-bottom screw discharge for loading into hook-lift bins or trucks. Level monitoring and truck loading position indicator connected to SCADA. Sludge is classified as non-hazardous waste and disposed at a licensed landfill or used for land rehabilitation.
Sludge Handling Subsystem 56951218 Receives waste streams from sedimentation basins (alum sludge at 0.5-2% solids), filter backwash water (0.01-0.05% solids), and chemical drain-down water. Sludge equalization tank (200 m3) with submersible mixers to blend intermittent sludge withdrawals. Gravity thickener (12m diameter circular tank) concentrating sludge from 1% to 3-4% solids, with slow-rotating rake mechanism and supernatant return to plant headworks. Mechanical dewatering: 2x belt filter presses (2m belt width, 250 kg DS/m/h capacity) producing cake at 18-22% solids. Polymer conditioning prior to dewatering (cationic flocculant, 3-6 kg/tonne DS). Dewatered sludge conveyed to covered storage bins (3-day capacity) for truck removal to licensed disposal facility. Filtrate and thickener supernatant returned to plant inlet. Odour control via covered tanks and biofilter.
Sludge Holding and Thickening Tank DE851018 Concrete sludge holding tank receiving alum sludge from sedimentation basin hoppers and backwash waste from filters at a 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Two-stage design: primary holding with slow-speed paddle stirrer to prevent septicity, and gravity thickening zone with lamella plates. Combined volume of 400 m3 providing 3 days of sludge storage at peak production. Supernatant decanted and returned to plant headworks. Thickened sludge at 2-4% solids feeds the dewatering system. Level and density instrumentation reports to SCADA.
Sludge Scraper and Hopper System DFD71218 Chain-and-flight sludge collection mechanism operating on the floor of each sedimentation basin. Two parallel chains drive HDPE flights at 0.3 m/min along the basin floor, scraping settled sludge toward pyramidal sludge hoppers at the inlet end. Each basin has 4 hoppers with 60-degree side slopes and pneumatically actuated mud valves. Sludge is withdrawn by gravity and hydrostatic head to the sludge holding tank at 2 to 3% solids concentration. Desludging occurs automatically every 4 hours based on sludge blanket depth measured by ultrasonic sludge level detector.
Streaming Current Detector 54F54218 Online streaming current detector (SCD) for real-time coagulation control in a municipal water treatment plant. Installed downstream of the rapid mix chamber, continuously measures the streaming current index (SCI) of coagulated water as a proxy for particle surface charge. Output range typically -3 to +3 SCI units. The instrument provides feedback to the SCADA system to trim coagulant dose in response to raw water quality changes (turbidity spikes, pH shifts, seasonal NOM variation). Sampling via a continuous side-stream with <30 second transport lag. Requires daily calibration against jar test results.
Supernatant and Filtrate Return System 55D71008 Pumping system returning supernatant from sludge thickening and filtrate from dewatering back to the plant headworks for re-treatment. Designed to limit return flow to less than 10% of plant inflow to avoid overloading the treatment train. Includes flow measurement, equalization sump (20 m3), and variable-speed submersible pumps (2 duty, 1 standby). Return quality monitoring includes turbidity and pH to detect abnormal sludge conditions before re-introduction to the process.
Treated Water Clear Well CE851018 Below-ground reinforced concrete clear well reservoir storing disinfected treated water downstream of the chlorine contact tank at a 50 ML/day water treatment plant. Two cells (each 5 ML effective volume) with common inlet and independent outlets to distribution pumps. Provides CT contact time buffer, equalisation between treatment rate and distribution demand, and fire reserve storage. Baffled internally to prevent short-circuiting. Level measurement via guided wave radar. Overflow to stormwater with chlorine neutralisation. Hatches, ventilation, and access per AS/NZS 3500 for potable water structures.
Treated Water Quality Monitoring Station 54E75058 Online water quality monitoring station on the clear well outlet and distribution header measuring final treated water quality before entering the distribution network. Instruments include online turbidimeter (<0.1 NTU range), free chlorine residual analyser, pH analyser, fluoride ion-selective electrode, and temperature sensor. All instruments provide 4-20 mA output to the distribution area PLC and SCADA trending. Auto-sampler for composite and grab samples to satisfy regulatory reporting. Sample conditioning panels with constant head overflow to maintain representative sample flow.
Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem DEF53018 Two below-ground reinforced concrete clearwells (each 5 ML capacity, 10 ML total) providing minimum 4-hour storage at average demand. Clearwells are divided into cells with baffling to prevent short-circuiting and maintain chlorine contact time. Level monitoring with ultrasonic level transmitters. High-lift pump station: 4x vertical turbine pumps (2x 500 L/s at 60m TDH for Zone 1, 2x 350 L/s at 85m TDH for Zone 2) with variable frequency drives. Surge protection via combination air/vacuum valves and surge anticipation valves on discharge headers. Pressure sustaining valves for multi-zone distribution. Flow measurement on each discharge header (electromagnetic flowmeters). Emergency interconnection with neighbouring utility via bidirectional metered connection.
Uninterruptible Power Supply System D5D71218 Online double-conversion UPS system providing clean, uninterrupted power to SCADA servers, PLC racks, critical instrumentation, and emergency lighting during the 10-second transfer gap between utility loss and diesel generator start. Rated at 60 kVA with sealed lead-acid battery bank providing 30 minutes of autonomy at full load. Includes static bypass switch, input/output isolation transformers, and battery monitoring with predictive failure alerting. Feeds critical 415V and 240V distribution boards.
UV Disinfection Reactor D7F73058 Medium-pressure ultraviolet disinfection reactor system providing minimum 40 mJ/cm2 validated dose for 4-log Cryptosporidium inactivation per USEPA UV Disinfection Guidance Manual. Four reactors (3 duty, 1 standby) each rated for 200 L/s, installed in series-parallel configuration in a dedicated UV building downstream of the filters and upstream of the chlorine contact tank. Each reactor contains multiple medium-pressure amalgam UV lamps with automatic intensity monitoring (UV sensors at 254nm), automatic sleeve cleaning (mechanical wiper system), and dose-pacing based on flow rate and UV transmittance. UVT range 85-98% for treated surface water.
Water Treatment Plant 57F73A59 Municipal water treatment facility processing raw surface water from a river intake to potable drinking water quality. Capacity 50 million litres per day serving approximately 200,000 population. Treatment train: raw water intake with screening, coagulation/flocculation with chemical dosing, sedimentation basins, rapid sand and activated carbon filtration, UV and chlorine disinfection, treated water storage and high-lift pumping to distribution network. Includes sludge handling (thickening, dewatering, disposal), SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition system, on-site chemical storage, laboratory for water quality analysis, and emergency power generation. Regulated under Safe Drinking Water Act with continuous turbidity, chlorine residual, and pH monitoring. Operates 24/7 with redundant treatment trains for maintenance without service interruption.

Decomposition Relationships

Part-Of

ComponentBelongs To
Raw Water Intake SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Coagulation and Flocculation SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Sedimentation SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Filtration SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Disinfection SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Chemical Storage and Dosing SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Treated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Sludge Handling SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
SCADA and Instrumentation SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Electrical Power and Emergency Generation SubsystemWater Treatment Plant
Alum Bulk Storage and Metering SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Polymer Preparation and Feed SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Caustic Soda Storage and Feed SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Powdered Activated Carbon Feed SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Chemical Dosing Control SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Chlorine Contact TankDisinfection Subsystem
UV Disinfection ReactorDisinfection Subsystem
CT Compliance Monitoring SystemDisinfection Subsystem
Disinfection Residual Analyser NetworkDisinfection Subsystem
Dual-Media Gravity Filter CellFiltration Subsystem
Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel SystemFiltration Subsystem
Backwash Supply SystemFiltration Subsystem
Air Scour Blower SystemFiltration Subsystem
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelFiltration Subsystem
Filter-to-Waste SystemFiltration Subsystem
Inclined Plate Settler ModuleSedimentation Subsystem
Sludge Scraper and Hopper SystemSedimentation Subsystem
Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution SystemSedimentation Subsystem
Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir SystemSedimentation Subsystem
Rapid Mix ChamberCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Flocculation Basin TrainCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Flocculator Drive and Gearbox AssemblyCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Streaming Current DetectorCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Coagulation pH Control SystemCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Intake Screen and Trashrack AssemblyRaw Water Intake Subsystem
Raw Water Pumping StationRaw Water Intake Subsystem
Flow Measurement and Control SystemRaw Water Intake Subsystem
Raw Water Quality Monitoring StationRaw Water Intake Subsystem
Master SCADA Server and HistorianSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Distributed PLC NetworkSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Process Instrumentation Field NetworkSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Operator HMI WorkstationsSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Industrial Network InfrastructureSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Remote Telemetry and Reporting GatewaySCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Main Utility Power SwitchgearElectrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem
Emergency Diesel Generator SetElectrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem
Motor Control CentresElectrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem
Uninterruptible Power Supply SystemElectrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem
Power Distribution and Protection NetworkElectrical Power and Emergency Generation Subsystem
Sludge Holding and Thickening TankSludge Handling Subsystem
Mechanical Sludge Dewatering SystemSludge Handling Subsystem
Sludge Cake Storage and Disposal HopperSludge Handling Subsystem
Supernatant and Filtrate Return SystemSludge Handling Subsystem
Treated Water Clear WellTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
High-Lift Distribution Pump StationTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
Treated Water Quality Monitoring StationTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
Distribution Network Surge Protection SystemTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem

Connections

FromTo
Chemical Dosing Control SystemAlum Bulk Storage and Metering System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemPolymer Preparation and Feed System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemChlorine Gas Storage and Feed System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemCaustic Soda Storage and Feed System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemFluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemPowdered Activated Carbon Feed System
Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety SystemChlorine Gas Storage and Feed System
Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety SystemChemical Dosing Control System
Chemical Dosing Control SystemSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Alum Bulk Storage and Metering SystemCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Polymer Preparation and Feed SystemCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed SystemDisinfection Subsystem
Caustic Soda Storage and Feed SystemTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed SystemTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
UV Disinfection ReactorChlorine Contact Tank
CT Compliance Monitoring SystemChlorine Contact Tank
Disinfection Residual Analyser NetworkCT Compliance Monitoring System
Disinfection Residual Analyser NetworkSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
UV Disinfection ReactorFiltration Subsystem
Backwash Supply SystemDual-Media Gravity Filter Cell
Air Scour Blower SystemFilter Underdrain and Support Gravel System
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelDual-Media Gravity Filter Cell
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelBackwash Supply System
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelAir Scour Blower System
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelFilter-to-Waste System
Filter-to-Waste SystemSludge Handling Subsystem
Filter Control and Instrumentation PanelSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Sedimentation SubsystemDual-Media Gravity Filter Cell
Dual-Media Gravity Filter CellTreated Water Storage and Distribution Pumping Subsystem
Sludge Scraper and Hopper SystemSludge Handling Subsystem
Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution SystemCoagulation and Flocculation Subsystem
Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir SystemFiltration Subsystem
Sedimentation Basin Inlet Distribution SystemInclined Plate Settler Module
Inclined Plate Settler ModuleSedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir System
Sludge Scraper and Hopper SystemInclined Plate Settler Module
Rapid Mix ChamberFlocculation Basin Train
Flocculator Drive and Gearbox AssemblyFlocculation Basin Train
Streaming Current DetectorRapid Mix Chamber
Streaming Current DetectorSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Coagulation pH Control SystemRapid Mix Chamber
Coagulation pH Control SystemChemical Storage and Dosing Subsystem
Intake Screen and Trashrack AssemblyRaw Water Pumping Station
Raw Water Pumping StationFlow Measurement and Control System
Flow Measurement and Control SystemRapid Mix Chamber
Raw Water Quality Monitoring StationSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Flow Measurement and Control SystemSCADA and Instrumentation Subsystem
Process Instrumentation Field NetworkDistributed PLC Network
Distributed PLC NetworkIndustrial Network Infrastructure
Industrial Network InfrastructureMaster SCADA Server and Historian
Master SCADA Server and HistorianOperator HMI Workstations
Master SCADA Server and HistorianRemote Telemetry and Reporting Gateway
Operator HMI WorkstationsIndustrial Network Infrastructure
Main Utility Power SwitchgearMotor Control Centres
Main Utility Power SwitchgearUninterruptible Power Supply System
Emergency Diesel Generator SetMain Utility Power Switchgear
Motor Control CentresDistributed PLC Network
Power Distribution and Protection NetworkMain Utility Power Switchgear
Uninterruptible Power Supply SystemDistributed PLC Network
Uninterruptible Power Supply SystemMaster SCADA Server and Historian
Sludge Holding and Thickening TankMechanical Sludge Dewatering System
Mechanical Sludge Dewatering SystemSludge Cake Storage and Disposal Hopper
Sludge Holding and Thickening TankSupernatant and Filtrate Return System
Mechanical Sludge Dewatering SystemSupernatant and Filtrate Return System
Treated Water Clear WellHigh-Lift Distribution Pump Station
High-Lift Distribution Pump StationDistribution Network Surge Protection System
Treated Water Clear WellTreated Water Quality Monitoring Station
Chlorine Contact TankTreated Water Clear Well
Powdered Activated Carbon Feed SystemRapid Mix Chamber

Produces

ComponentOutput
Alum Bulk Storage and Metering Systemmetered alum solution at 0-120 L/hr
Polymer Preparation and Feed Systemaged polymer solution at 0.1-0.5% w/v
Chlorine Gas Storage and Feed Systemchlorine solution via vacuum ejector at 0-50 kg/day
Caustic Soda Storage and Feed Systemmetered caustic soda solution at 0-60 L/hr
Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Feed Systemmetered fluoride solution at 0-15 L/hr
Powdered Activated Carbon Feed SystemPAC slurry at 5-10% w/v concentration
Chemical Containment and Emergency Safety Systemsafety alarms and emergency shutdown signals
Chemical Dosing Control Systemdose setpoints and pump speed commands via 4-20mA/Modbus
Chlorine Contact Tankdisinfected water with minimum CT compliance
UV Disinfection ReactorUV-treated water at minimum 40 mJ/cm2 dose
CT Compliance Monitoring Systemreal-time CT compliance status and 15-min logged records
Disinfection Residual Analyser Networkcontinuous chlorine residual readings at 5 process points
Dual-Media Gravity Filter Cellfiltered water at less than 0.1 NTU from settled water at 2 NTU nominal
Filter Underdrain and Support Gravel Systemuniform flow collection across filter floor and uniform backwash distribution
Backwash Supply Systembackwash water at 60 m/hr rising rate for 20-minute automated backwash sequence
Air Scour Blower Systemlow-pressure scour air at 50 m/hr for media agitation during backwash
Filter Control and Instrumentation Panelvalve commands, turbidity alarms, headloss data, and filter status to SCADA
Filter-to-Waste Systemdiverted post-backwash water to waste until turbidity stabilises below 0.15 NTU
Inclined Plate Settler Modulesettled water with turbidity below 2 NTU
Sludge Scraper and Hopper Systemconcentrated sludge at 2 to 3 percent solids to sludge holding tank
Sedimentation Effluent Launder and Weir Systemsettled water to filter influent channel at max 10 m3/hr/m weir loading
Rapid Mix Chambercoagulated water with destabilised colloids
Flocculation Basin Trainwell-formed settleable floc at 2-5 mm diameter
Raw Water Pumping Stationscreened raw water at 580-870 L/s
Raw Water Quality Monitoring Stationmulti-parameter water quality data at 60s intervals
Master SCADA Server and Historianreal-time process visualisation, alarm management, and 12-month historical data archive at 1s resolution
Distributed PLC Networkautonomous process control with <100ms safety interlock scan time and <500ms process loop execution
Process Instrumentation Field Networkcontinuous measurement data from ~200 field instruments via 4-20mA HART, Modbus RTU, and Profibus PA
Operator HMI Workstationsprocess mimic displays, alarm annunciation, trend analysis, and operator control interface
Industrial Network Infrastructureredundant Ethernet backbone with sub-50ms failover and IEC 62443 cybersecurity zone segmentation
Remote Telemetry and Reporting Gatewayregulatory compliance reports, remote alarm notification, and central SCADA telemetry via secure VPN
Main Utility Power Switchgear415V three-phase power from dual 11kV utility feeds with <100ms bus transfer
Emergency Diesel Generator Set1.5 MVA emergency power within 10 seconds of utility loss for 72 hours continuous
Motor Control Centrescontrolled motor starting, VFD speed control, and local I/O integration for 6 process areas
Uninterruptible Power Supply System60 kVA clean power for SCADA, PLCs, and critical instrumentation with 30-minute battery autonomy
Power Distribution and Protection Networkcoordinated overcurrent and earth fault protection with <1 ohm earthing resistance
Sludge Holding and Thickening Tankthickened sludge at 2-4% solids and decanted supernatant for return to headworks
Mechanical Sludge Dewatering Systemdewatered sludge cake at minimum 18% solids and polymer-conditioned filtrate
Sludge Cake Storage and Disposal Hopperstored sludge cake for truck haul-off at 5-day buffer capacity
Supernatant and Filtrate Return Systemmetered return flow at less than 10% of plant inflow to headworks
Treated Water Clear Well10 ML buffered treated water storage with CT contact time compliance and fire reserve
High-Lift Distribution Pump Stationtreated water at 350-700 kPa to distribution network at up to 600 L/s total capacity
Treated Water Quality Monitoring Stationcontinuous final water quality data for turbidity, chlorine residual, pH, and fluoride
Distribution Network Surge Protection Systemtransient pressure attenuation limiting surges to below 150% of steady-state

Traceability Matrix — Derivation

SourceTargetTypeDescription
SYS-REQS-014 IFC-DEFS-046 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-049 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-049 derives
SYS-REQS-004 IFC-DEFS-048 derives
SYS-REQS-014 IFC-DEFS-047 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-001 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-002 derives
SYS-REQS-003 IFC-DEFS-003 derives
SYS-REQS-001 IFC-DEFS-004 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-005 derives
SYS-REQS-007 IFC-DEFS-006 derives
SYS-REQS-001 IFC-DEFS-007 derives
SYS-REQS-003 IFC-DEFS-008 derives
SYS-REQS-003 IFC-DEFS-009 derives
SYS-REQS-004 IFC-DEFS-010 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-011 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-012 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-013 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-014 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-016 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-017 derives
SYS-REQS-013 IFC-DEFS-018 derives
SYS-REQS-004 IFC-DEFS-015 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-015 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-019 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-020 derives
SYS-REQS-009 IFC-DEFS-021 derives
SYS-REQS-011 IFC-DEFS-022 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-023 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-024 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-025 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-026 derives
SYS-REQS-012 IFC-DEFS-027 derives
SYS-REQS-011 IFC-DEFS-028 derives
SYS-REQS-011 IFC-DEFS-029 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-030 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-031 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-032 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-033 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-034 derives
SYS-REQS-004 IFC-DEFS-035 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-036 derives
SYS-REQS-006 IFC-DEFS-037 derives
SYS-REQS-006 IFC-DEFS-038 derives
SYS-REQS-006 IFC-DEFS-039 derives
SYS-REQS-008 IFC-DEFS-040 derives
SYS-REQS-009 IFC-DEFS-041 derives
SYS-REQS-009 IFC-DEFS-042 derives
SYS-REQS-009 IFC-DEFS-043 derives
SYS-REQS-009 IFC-DEFS-044 derives
SYS-REQS-003 IFC-DEFS-045 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-043 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-052 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-081 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-019 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-052 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-081 derives
SYS-REQS-015 SUB-REQS-078 derives
SYS-REQS-014 SUB-REQS-076 derives
SYS-REQS-001 SUB-REQS-075 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-074 derives
SYS-REQS-014 SUB-REQS-073 derives
SYS-REQS-014 SUB-REQS-072 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-071 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-070 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-069 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-068 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-067 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-066 derives
SYS-REQS-006 SUB-REQS-065 derives
SYS-REQS-010 SUB-REQS-064 derives
SYS-REQS-006 SUB-REQS-063 derives
SYS-REQS-006 SUB-REQS-062 derives
SYS-REQS-006 SUB-REQS-061 derives
SYS-REQS-006 SUB-REQS-060 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-059 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-058 derives
SYS-REQS-015 SUB-REQS-057 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-056 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-055 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-054 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-053 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-052 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-051 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-050 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-049 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-048 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-047 derives
SYS-REQS-011 SUB-REQS-046 derives
SYS-REQS-011 SUB-REQS-045 derives
SYS-REQS-011 SUB-REQS-044 derives
SYS-REQS-002 SUB-REQS-001 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-001 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-002 derives
SYS-REQS-007 SUB-REQS-003 derives
SYS-REQS-007 SUB-REQS-004 derives
SYS-REQS-007 SUB-REQS-005 derives
SYS-REQS-001 SUB-REQS-006 derives
SYS-REQS-001 SUB-REQS-007 derives
SYS-REQS-001 SUB-REQS-008 derives
SYS-REQS-007 SUB-REQS-009 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-010 derives
SYS-REQS-008 SUB-REQS-010 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-011 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-012 derives
SYS-REQS-003 SUB-REQS-013 derives
SYS-REQS-003 SUB-REQS-014 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-014 derives
SYS-REQS-003 SUB-REQS-015 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-015 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-016 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-017 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-018 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-019 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-020 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-021 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-022 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-023 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-024 derives
SYS-REQS-004 SUB-REQS-025 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-026 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-027 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-028 derives
SYS-REQS-010 SUB-REQS-029 derives
SYS-REQS-013 SUB-REQS-030 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-031 derives
SYS-REQS-009 SUB-REQS-032 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-033 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-034 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-035 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-036 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-037 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-038 derives
SYS-REQS-005 SUB-REQS-039 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-040 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-041 derives
SYS-REQS-012 SUB-REQS-042 derives
STK-NEEDS-004 SYS-REQS-015 derives
STK-NEEDS-002 SYS-REQS-014 derives
STK-NEEDS-001 SYS-REQS-013 derives
STK-NEEDS-001 SYS-REQS-012 derives
STK-NEEDS-002 SYS-REQS-011 derives
STK-NEEDS-008 SYS-REQS-010 derives
STK-NEEDS-006 SYS-REQS-009 derives
STK-NEEDS-004 SYS-REQS-008 derives
STK-NEEDS-010 SYS-REQS-007 derives
STK-NEEDS-009 SYS-REQS-006 derives
STK-NEEDS-007 SYS-REQS-005 derives
STK-NEEDS-003 SYS-REQS-004 derives
STK-NEEDS-005 SYS-REQS-003 derives
STK-NEEDS-002 SYS-REQS-002 derives
STK-NEEDS-001 SYS-REQS-001 derives

Traceability Matrix — Verification

RequirementVerified ByTypeDescription
IFC-DEFS-047 VER-METHODS-050 verifies
IFC-DEFS-049 VER-METHODS-063 verifies
IFC-DEFS-049 VER-METHODS-063 verifies
IFC-DEFS-048 VER-METHODS-051 verifies
IFC-DEFS-001 VER-METHODS-001 verifies
IFC-DEFS-002 VER-METHODS-002 verifies
IFC-DEFS-003 VER-METHODS-003 verifies
IFC-DEFS-004 VER-METHODS-004 verifies
IFC-DEFS-005 VER-METHODS-005 verifies
IFC-DEFS-006 VER-METHODS-006 verifies
IFC-DEFS-007 VER-METHODS-007 verifies
IFC-DEFS-008 VER-METHODS-011 verifies
IFC-DEFS-009 VER-METHODS-012 verifies
IFC-DEFS-010 VER-METHODS-013 verifies
IFC-DEFS-011 VER-METHODS-014 verifies
IFC-DEFS-012 VER-METHODS-015 verifies
IFC-DEFS-013 VER-METHODS-016 verifies
IFC-DEFS-014 VER-METHODS-017 verifies
IFC-DEFS-015 VER-METHODS-018 verifies
IFC-DEFS-016 VER-METHODS-019 verifies
IFC-DEFS-017 VER-METHODS-020 verifies
IFC-DEFS-018 VER-METHODS-021 verifies
IFC-DEFS-019 VER-METHODS-022 verifies
IFC-DEFS-020 VER-METHODS-023 verifies
IFC-DEFS-021 VER-METHODS-024 verifies
IFC-DEFS-022 VER-METHODS-025 verifies
IFC-DEFS-023 VER-METHODS-026 verifies
IFC-DEFS-024 VER-METHODS-027 verifies
IFC-DEFS-025 VER-METHODS-028 verifies
IFC-DEFS-026 VER-METHODS-029 verifies
IFC-DEFS-027 VER-METHODS-030 verifies
IFC-DEFS-028 VER-METHODS-031 verifies
IFC-DEFS-029 VER-METHODS-032 verifies
IFC-DEFS-030 VER-METHODS-033 verifies
IFC-DEFS-031 VER-METHODS-034 verifies
IFC-DEFS-032 VER-METHODS-035 verifies
IFC-DEFS-033 VER-METHODS-036 verifies
IFC-DEFS-034 VER-METHODS-037 verifies
IFC-DEFS-035 VER-METHODS-038 verifies
IFC-DEFS-036 VER-METHODS-039 verifies
IFC-DEFS-037 VER-METHODS-040 verifies
IFC-DEFS-038 VER-METHODS-041 verifies
IFC-DEFS-039 VER-METHODS-042 verifies
IFC-DEFS-040 VER-METHODS-043 verifies
IFC-DEFS-041 VER-METHODS-044 verifies
IFC-DEFS-042 VER-METHODS-045 verifies
IFC-DEFS-043 VER-METHODS-046 verifies
IFC-DEFS-044 VER-METHODS-047 verifies
IFC-DEFS-045 VER-METHODS-048 verifies
IFC-DEFS-046 VER-METHODS-049 verifies
SUB-REQS-062 VER-METHODS-069 verifies
SUB-REQS-055 VER-METHODS-068 verifies
SUB-REQS-023 VER-METHODS-067 verifies
SUB-REQS-030 VER-METHODS-066 verifies
SUB-REQS-015 VER-METHODS-065 verifies
SUB-REQS-009 VER-METHODS-064 verifies
SUB-REQS-062 VER-METHODS-069 verifies
SUB-REQS-055 VER-METHODS-068 verifies
SUB-REQS-023 VER-METHODS-067 verifies
SUB-REQS-030 VER-METHODS-066 verifies
SUB-REQS-015 VER-METHODS-065 verifies
SUB-REQS-009 VER-METHODS-064 verifies
SUB-REQS-078 VER-METHODS-062 verifies
SUB-REQS-076 VER-METHODS-061 verifies
SUB-REQS-068 VER-METHODS-060 verifies
SUB-REQS-066 VER-METHODS-059 verifies
SUB-REQS-060 VER-METHODS-058 verifies
SUB-REQS-049 VER-METHODS-057 verifies
SUB-REQS-045 VER-METHODS-056 verifies
SUB-REQS-036 VER-METHODS-055 verifies
SUB-REQS-014 VER-METHODS-054 verifies
SUB-REQS-013 VER-METHODS-053 verifies
SUB-REQS-003 VER-METHODS-052 verifies
SUB-REQS-011 VER-METHODS-010 verifies
SUB-REQS-005 VER-METHODS-009 verifies
SUB-REQS-004 VER-METHODS-008 verifies

Orphan Requirements (no trace links)

RefDocumentRequirement
SUB-REQS-077 subsystem-requirements When the SCADA server or network backbone fails, the Distributed PLC Network SHALL maintain autonomous local control of ...
SUB-REQS-079 subsystem-requirements SUB-REQS-021 is a duplicate of SUB-REQS-019 (dual-media gravity filter cell turbidity performance). SUB-REQS-019 is the ...
SUB-REQS-080 subsystem-requirements SUB-REQS-077 and SUB-REQS-078 are textual duplicates of each other and functionally duplicate SUB-REQS-052 (Distributed ...