Diamniadio Sewer Treatment Plant, Senegal
Prepared by ECOTRA-SA
Client: DGPU
1. Design Guidelines: Senegalese National Office for Sanitation (ONAS).
2. Capacity Requirements: Designing plants to handle specific flow rates of average
15,000m3/day (15 MLD) and sewage characteristics based on local needs.
3. Typical Values of raw sewage characteristics considered in the design of STP:
Parameter Typical Value Considered in
Design
Flow Rates
Average Daily Flow (ADF) 15,000 m³/day 15,000 m³/day
Peak Flow (Q_peak) 30,000 m³/day 30,000 m³/day
Chemical Parameters
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 200-300 mg/L 300 mg/L
(BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand 400-600 mg/L 500 mg/L
(COD)
Total Nitrogen (TN) 20-85 mg/L 50 mg/L
Total Phosphorus (TP) 4-15 mg/L 10 mg/L
pH 6.5-8.5 7.0
Physical Parameters
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 150-350 mg/L 250 mg/L
Turbidity 50-150 NTU 100 NTU
Temperature 10-25°C 25°C
Biological Parameters
Coliform Bacteria 10^6 to 10^8 10^7 CFU/100
CFU/100 mL mL
Sludge Production
Sludge Production Rate 0.8 kg/m³ of 0.8 kg/m³ of
sewage treated sewage treated
4. Treatment Processes: Implementing efficient and sustainable treatment processes that
minimize chemical usage and energy consumption.
5. Material Selection: Using durable materials like reinforced concrete and stainless steel
for construction and mechanical parts.
6. Maintenance Protocols: Regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure optimal
performance and longevity of the plant.
7. Effluent Quality Standards: Ensuring treated effluent meets national and international
quality standards before discharge.
Below is the effluent quality of sewage after treatment:
Parameter Typical Value
Chemical Parameters
Biochemical Oxygen Demand < 30 mg/L
(BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) < 100 mg/L
Total Nitrogen (TN) < 10 mg/LL
Total Phosphorus (TP) < 1 mg/L
pH 6.5-8.5
Physical Parameters
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) < 30 mg/L
Turbidity < 5 NTU
Temperature 20-30°C
Biological Parameters
Coliform Bacteria < 100 CFU/100 mL
8. International Standards
World Health Organization (WHO): Provides guidelines for safe reuse and discharge of treated
effluent.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Sets standards for water quality and effluent
treatment.
9. Design Parameters
Parameter Considered in Design
Flow Rate Assumptions
Daily Flow (Q) Assumed to be 15,000 m³/day based on average
sewage generation.
Peak Factor Assumed to be 2, which accounts for variations in
flow rates during peak usage times.
Sewage Characteristics
Biological Oxygen Demand Assumed to be 300 mg/L, representing typical
(BOD) sewage strength.
Mixed Liquor Volatile Assumed to be 3,000 mg/L in the aeration tank.
Suspended Solids (MLVSS)
Food to Microorganism Ratio Assumed to be 0.2, which is a common design
(F/M) parameter for activated sludge systems.
Design Parameters
Surface Loading Rate (SLR) Assumed to be 30 m³/m²/day for primary
sedimentation tanks.
Surface Overflow Rate (SOR) Assumed to be 1.2 m³/m²/hr for secondary
clarifiers.
Retention Time Assumed to be 20 days for sludge digestion.
Component Specifications
Screen Openings Coarse screens assumed to have openings ranging
from 6 to 150mm, and fine screens from 1.5 to
6mm.
Aeration Systems Assumed to use diffused air systems or mechanical
aerators.
Disinfection Systems Assumed to use chlorine or UV light for
disinfection.
Material and Construction
Materials Reinforced concrete for tanks and chambers,
stainless steel for mechanical parts.
Dimensions Based on typical design guidelines and industry
standards.
Sludge Production
Sludge Production Rate Assumed to be 0.8 kg/m³ of sewage treated.
Proposed Unit Sizes and Mechanical Equipment for 15,000 m³/day Sewage Treatment Plant
1. Inlet Chamber
Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day (or
approximately 347 L/s).
Calculation: Qpeak x Peak Factor = 15,000 m3/day x 2=30,000 m3/day
Proposed Unit Size: Designed to accommodate peak flow rates.
Mechanical Equipment: Pumps, screens.
2. Screening Chamber
Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day (or
approximately 347 L/s).
Calculation: Same as inlet chamber.
Proposed Unit Size: Similar to inlet chamber.
Mechanical Equipment: Coarse screens, fine screens.
3. Grit Chamber
Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day with a surface
overflow rate (SOR) of 0.02 to 0.04 m³/m²/hr.
Calculation: Qpeak =30,000 m3 /day
Proposed Unit Size: Based on flow rate and SOR
Mechanical Equipment: Grit removal systems, sand pumps.
4. Primary Sedimentation Tank
Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day , with a surface
overflow rate (SOR) of 1.2 m³/m²/hr.
Calculation: Same as inlet chamber.
Proposed Unit Size: Similar to inlet chamber.
Mechanical Equipment: Coarse screens, fine screens.
Flow Rate: Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a surface overflow rate (SOR)
of 1.2 m³/m²/hr.
Calculation:
Required Surface Area
peak
SOR
24
30
000
1.2
24
,
042
Required Surface Area=
SOR×24
peak
1.2×24
30,000
=1,042m
Proposed Unit Size: 1,042 m² surface area. Mechanical Equipment: Sedimentation tanks,
scrapers.
5. Aeration Tank
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the average daily flow of 15,000 m³/day, with an oxygen
transfer rate based on the biological oxygen demand (BOD) load. Calculation:
Volume
×
�
MLVSS
F/M
15
000
300
000
0.2
500
Volume=
MLVSS×F/M
Q×L
=
3,000×0.2
15,000×300
=7,500m
Proposed Unit Size: 7,500 m³ volume. Mechanical Equipment: Aerators, blowers.
6. Secondary Clarifier
Flow Rate: Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a surface overflow rate (SOR)
of 1.2 m³/m²/hr. Calculation:
Required Surface Area
peak
SOR
24
30
000
1.2
24
1
,
042
Required Surface Area=
SOR×24
peak
1.2×24
30,000
=1,042m
Proposed Unit Size: 1,042 m² surface area. Mechanical Equipment: Clarifiers, sludge
removal systems.
7. Filtration Units
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day, with a
filtration rate of 5 to 10 m³/m²/hr. Calculation:
15
,
000
day
Q=15,000m
/day Proposed Unit Size: Based on filtration rate. Mechanical Equipment: Filters, backwash
systems.
8. Disinfection Units
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a dosage rate
based on the required disinfection level. Calculation:
peak
30
000
day
Q
peak
=30,000m
/day Proposed Unit Size: Designed for peak flow rates. Mechanical Equipment: UV
disinfection units, chlorination systems.
9. Sludge Handling
Flow Rate: Sludge production rate is approximately 12,000 kg/day, with sludge pumps
designed to handle this flow rate. Calculation:
Daily Sludge Volume
Sludge Production
15
000
0.8
12
000
kg/day
Daily Sludge Volume=Q×Sludge Production=15,000×0.8=12,000kg/day Proposed Unit Size:
Based on sludge production rate. Mechanical Equipment: Sludge pumps, dewatering
systems.
10. Effluent Disposal
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day. Calculation:
15
000
day
Q=15,000m
/day Proposed Unit Size: Designed for treated effluent flow rate. Mechanical Equipment:
Effluent pumps, disposal systems.
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Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day with a surface
overflow rate (SOR) of 1.2 m³/m²/hr.
Calculation: Required Surface Area=Qpeak/SOR×24= 30,000/1.2x 24
=1,042m2
Proposed Unit Size: 7,500 m³ volume.
Mechanical Equipment: Aerators, blowers.
1. Inlet Chamber
Flow Rate: Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day (or approximately 347
L/s). Calculation: �peak=�×Peak Factor=15,000 m3/day×2=30,000 m3/dayQpeak=Q×Peak Factor=15,00
0m3/day×2=30,000m3/day Proposed Unit Size: Designed to accommodate peak flow rates. Mechanical
Equipment: Pumps, screens.
2. Screening Chamber
Flow Rate: Typically designed to handle the same peak flow rate as the inlet chamber, around 30,000
m³/day. Calculation: Same as inlet chamber. Proposed Unit Size: Similar to inlet chamber. Mechanical
Equipment: Coarse screens, fine screens.
3. Grit Chamber
Flow Rate: Designed for a flow rate of approximately 30,000 m³/day, with a surface overflow rate (SOR) of
0.02 to 0.04 m³/m²/s. Calculation: �peak=30,000 m3/dayQpeak=30,000m3/day Proposed Unit
Size: Based on flow rate and SOR. Mechanical Equipment: Grit removal systems, sand pumps.
4. Primary Sedimentation Tank
Flow Rate: Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a surface overflow rate (SOR) of 1.2
m³/m²/hr. Calculation: Required Surface Area=�peakSOR×24=30,0001.2×24=1,042 m2Required Surface
Area=SOR×24Qpeak=1.2×2430,000=1,042m2 Proposed Unit Size: 1,042 m² surface area. Mechanical
Equipment: Sedimentation tanks, scrapers.
5. Aeration Tank
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the average daily flow of 15,000 m³/day, with an oxygen transfer rate
based on the biological oxygen demand (BOD)
load. Calculation: Volume=�×�MLVSS×F/M=15,000×3003,000×0.2=7,500 m3Volume=MLVSS×F/MQ×L
=3,000×0.215,000×300=7,500m3 Proposed Unit Size: 7,500 m³ volume. Mechanical Equipment: Aerators,
blowers.
6. Secondary Clarifier
Flow Rate: Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a surface overflow rate (SOR) of 1.2
m³/m²/hr. Calculation: Required Surface Area=�peakSOR×24=30,0001.2×24=1,042 m2Required Surface
Area=SOR×24Qpeak=1.2×2430,000=1,042m2 Proposed Unit Size: 1,042 m² surface area. Mechanical
Equipment: Clarifiers, sludge removal systems.
7. Filtration Units
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day, with a filtration rate of 5
to 10 m³/m²/hr. Calculation: �=15,000 m3/dayQ=15,000m3/day Proposed Unit Size: Based on filtration
rate. Mechanical Equipment: Filters, backwash systems.
8. Disinfection Units
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day, with a dosage rate based on the
required disinfection level. Calculation: �peak=30,000 m3/dayQpeak=30,000m3/day Proposed Unit
Size: Designed for peak flow rates. Mechanical Equipment: UV disinfection units, chlorination systems.
9. Sludge Handling
Flow Rate: Sludge production rate is approximately 12,000 kg/day, with sludge pumps designed to handle
this flow rate. Calculation: Daily Sludge Volume=�×Sludge Production=15,000×0.8=12,000
kg/dayDaily Sludge Volume=Q×Sludge Production=15,000×0.8=12,000kg/day Proposed Unit Size: Based
on sludge production rate. Mechanical Equipment: Sludge pumps, dewatering systems.
10. Effluent Disposal
Flow Rate: Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day. Calculation: �=15,000
m3/dayQ=15,000m3/day Proposed Unit Size: Designed for treated effluent flow rate. Mechanical
Equipment: Effluent pumps, disposal systems.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): Assumed to be 300 mg/L, representing typical
sewage strength.
Mixed Liquor Volatile Suspended Solids (MLVSS): Assumed to be 3,000 mg/L in the
aeration tank.
Food to Microorganism Ratio (F/M): Assumed to be 0.2, which is a common design
parameter for activated sludge systems.
3. Design Parameters
Surface Loading Rate (SLR): Assumed to be 30 m³/m²/day for primary sedimentation
tanks.
Surface Overflow Rate (SOR): Assumed to be 1.2 m³/m²/hr for secondary clarifiers.
Retention Time: Assumed to be 20 days for sludge digestion.
4. Component Specifications
Screen Openings: Coarse screens assumed to have openings ranging from 6 to 150mm,
and fine screens from 1.5 to 6mm.
Aeration Systems: Assumed to use diffused air systems or mechanical aerators.
Disinfection Systems: Assumed to use chlorine or UV light for disinfection.
5. Material and Construction
Materials: Reinforced concrete for tanks and chambers, stainless steel for mechanical
parts.
Dimensions: Based on typical design guidelines and industry standards.
6. Sludge Production
Sludge Production Rate: Assumed to be 0.8 kg/m³ of sewage treated.
These assumptions are based on typical design guidelines and industry standards. They help
simplify the calculations and provide a framework for designing the sewage treatment plant.
Daily Flow (Q)
15,000 m³/day
Peak Flow (Q_peak)
Q * Peak Factor = 15,000 * 2 = 30,000 m³/day
Required Surface Area (Primary Sedimentation Tank)
Q_peak / SLR = 30,000 / 30 = 1,000 m²
Volume of Aeration Tank
Q * L / (MLVSS * F/M) = 15,000 * 300 / (3,000 * 0.2) = 7,500 m³
Required Surface Area (Secondary Clarifier)
Q_peak / (SOR * 24) = 30,000 / (1.2 * 24) = 1,042 m²
Daily Sludge Volume
Q * Sludge Production = 15,000 * 0.8 = 12,000 kg/day
Digester Volume
Daily Sludge Volume * Retention Time = 12,000 * 20 = 240,000 kg
Inlet Chamber
Designed to handle peak flow rates up to 30,000 m³/day (or approximately 347 L/s).
Screening Chamber
Typically designed to handle the same peak flow rate as the inlet chamber, around 30,000
m³/day.
Grit Chamber
Designed for a flow rate of approximately 30,000 m³/day.
Primary Sedimentation Tank
Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day.
Aeration Tank
Designed to handle the average daily flow of 15,000 m³/day.
Secondary Clarifier
Handles the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day.
Filtration Units
Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day.
Disinfection Units
Designed to handle the peak flow rate of 30,000 m³/day.
Sludge Handling
Sludge production rate is approximately 12,000 kg/day.
Effluent Disposal
Designed to handle the treated effluent flow rate of 15,000 m³/day.