Process Control and Start-up Procedures

Section 371 Section 371.164  Process Control and Start-up Procedures This element of the PO must identify actions and related implementation schedules necessary for facility start-up and process control. Personnel responsible for the completion of each action must be identified by name and title. Reference must be made to the chapters of the O&M Manual where the facility start-up and process control procedures are discussed. ACTION START DATE END DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL a) Prepare and submit a Start-up Services proposal to obtain funding for grant eligible portions of the training program. b) Provide the beginning and completion dates for the Start-up Services and state the total time (person-days) to be spent on the services. c) Outline a schedule for "wet" and "dry" testing and calibration of equipment. Identify specific units, processes, and equipment to be tested and calibrated. d) Begin the sampling program to define the facility influent characteristics. e) Identify all unusual waste discharges. f) Develop an action plan for process control and "fine tuning." g) Review process control and detailed start-up procedures with laboratory and operating staff. h) Finalize the system and procedures for notification of unusual industrial waste discharges. i) Test to determine capacity, motor running amps, temperature and vibration. ACTION START DATE END DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL j) Conduct equipment start-up and process control drills.