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Georgian Bluffs ChatsworthBiodigester Joint Board

Agenda

July 5, 2013

Call to Order

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Adoption of the minutes of Friday, June 24, 2013

Hearing of Delegations or Deputations

Correspondence

Reports and Recommendations

1. Operationsa) None

2. Financea) None

Public Question

In Camera

Unfinished Business

1. Septage receiving station design2. Tendering of septage receiving station and septage storage3. Survey of other septage receiving stations in Ontario4. Odour control proposal5. Date for public meeting

New Business

1. OPA grant application

Adjournment

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MinutesFriday, June 21, 2013 8:00 A.M.

Members PresentMayorAlan Barfoot, Township of Georgian BluffsMayorBob Pringle, Township of ChatsworthDeputy MayorDwight Burley, Township of Georgian Bluffs

Members AbsentDeputy MayorTerry McKay, Township of Chatsworth

Staff PresentChief Administrative OfficerMurray Hackett, Township of Georgian BluffsChief Administrative Officer - Will Moore Township of ChatsworthBiodigestor OperatorTroy Unruh, Township of Georgian Bluffs

Operations Assistant- Desire van Dijk, Township of Georgian Bluffs

OtherRoss Slaughter, Senior Environmental Engineer, Genivar

1. Call to OrderChair Alan Barfoot called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m.

2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the general nature thereofNone.

3. Adoption of the MinutesMotion: BIO035-2013Moved by: Bob PringleSeconded by: Dwight BurleyThat the Biodigester Joint Board minutes of May 24, 2013 be adopted as presented.Carried

Motion: BIO036-2013Moved by: Dwight BurleySeconded by: Bob PringleThat the Biodigester Joint Board minutes of June 7, 2013 be adopted as presented.

Carried

4. Delegations or Deputationsa) None

5. Correspondencea) Veolia May 2013 wastewater report

Motion: BIO037-2013Moved by: Dwight BurleySeconded by: Bob Pringle

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Friday June 21, 2013 8:00 A.M.

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Be it resolved that the Georgian BluffsChatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardaccepts the May 2013 monthly wastewater report.Carried

6. Staff Reports

a) Operations: Operations Manager Chris Thompsoni) Action Items Report

Ross Slaughter will send correspondence to P&H re: pricing of product (copyto Troy Unruh and Desire van Dijk)

Troy to proceed with hydrolizer venting Ross to investigate pool cover

Motion: BIO038-2013Moved by: Bob PringleSeconded by: Dwight BurleyBe it resolved that the Georgian BluffsChatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardreceives the May 24, 2013 Action Items Report.Carried

b) Finance:i) Waste Water Summary

Noted and Filed

ii) Accounts Approval List May 23, 2013 to June 17, 2013Motion: BIO039-2013Moved by: Bob PringleSeconded by: Dwight BurleyBe it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardapproves accounts for payment in the amount of $18,770.66 for the period, May23 2013 to June 17, 2013.Carried

iii) Year-to-date Financial StatementMotion: BIO040-2013Moved by: Bob PringleSeconded by: Dwight BurleyBe it resolved that the Georgian BluffsChatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardaccepts the current revenue and expense financial statements to June 17, 2013.Carried

7. Unfinished Business1. Septage Receiving Station Design

Genivar will contact Envirocan to discuss how some of the feedback issues fromother facilities can be addressed prior to construction.

An updated cost estimate will be provided by Genivar next week.2. Draft Septage By-law and Liquid Waste Hauler Manual

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Disposal hours to be 6am-6pm (same as asphalt plant)

3. Septage Disposal FeeFlat fee recommended to be set at $80

8. New Business1. Tendering of septage receiving station and septage storage

Further information is required in order to proceed.

2. Discussion of new FIT rules for municipalitiesMunicipalities will be able re-apply in October under a separate section for justmunicipalities and public sector entities.

3. Survey of other septage receiving stations in OntarioFeedback was received from two septage receiving stations and three othershave been contacted.

9. In CameraNone

10. Public QuestionNone

11. Next MeetingFriday, July 5, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in the Township of Georgian Bluffs CouncilChambers. A meeting request notice to be sent out.

12. AdjournmentThe Biodigester Joint Board meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. on a motion moved byMember Bob Pringle and seconded by Member Dwight Burley to meet again onFriday, July 5 at 8:00 a.m. in the Township of Georgian Bluffs Council Chambers.

______________________________ ______________________________MayorAlan Barfoot Recording Secretary

Desire van Dijk

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From: Ross Slaughter

To: Murray Hackett ([email protected]); "Will Moore" ([email protected])

Cc: Desire van Dijk ([email protected]); "[email protected]"([email protected])

Subject: FW: Georgian Bluffs Odour Control Proposal

Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:43:39 PM

Attachments: image001.pngC&M - Georgian Bluffs Odour Proposal.pdf

Murray and Will

Further to the last Biodigester Joint Board Meeting I have investigated additional methods for

odour control at the Georgian Bluffs/Chatsworth Biodigester ,as requested and report the

following:

1. We have sent our design for further odour control at the hydrolyzer and from the digester

vent to Troy to obtain a price from a local contractor.

2. I have investigated the use of floating pool covers for the two digestate storage tanks as

requested. I spoke with suppliers and manufacturers in both Toronto and Chicago and they

indicated that the pool cover that they manufacture would not be suitable for this particular

use. The person in Chicago indicated that he knew some people in the oil industry that triedto use it to cover their water storage pond/tank and it did not work. He indicated the cover

would likely only last one year.The cover needs to be rolled up to last any length of time. Cost

to buy the floating cover is inexpensive at about $270 per regular pool.

3. I therefore investigated another possible solution by C&M Aquatic Management in Owen

Sound to install a surface aerator in each digestate storage tank which would control the

odours at the surface by keeping an aerobic layer at the top and an anaerobic area in the

bottom of the tank. We have used these aerators recently in the Markdale lagoons. Attached

is a proposal from C&M Aquatics for the two digestate tanks with a cost of $65,500 plus

taxes. I have requested C&M Aquatics to give a separate cost for each digestate tank since I

believe it would be best to try it on the large storage tank only at this time unless you can getgrants for this project.

If you have any questions please call.

Ross

Ross Slaughter, P.Eng. | Senior Environmental Engineer

GENIVAR | Constructive People

1450 1st Avenue West, Suite 101, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Tel: 519-376-7612 #13226 Fax: 519-376-8008 | www.genivar.com| [email protected]

Please consider the environment before printing...

From:Josh Clark [mailto:[email protected]]Sent:Tuesday, July 02, 2013 12:10 PMTo:Ross SlaughterSubject:Georgian Bluffs Odour Control Proposal

Ross,
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Here is the proposal. Let me know how your meeting goes. We could certainly try to fast track this

if the client was eager to get something done sooner than later.

Thanks,

Josh

Josh Clark, M.Sc.Aquatic Ecologist, Senior Project Manager

C&M Aquatic Management Group Ltd

954 1st Ave West

Owen Sound, Ontario

N4K 4K5

tel-519-372-0109

cel-519-270-1868

www.cmaquatics.com

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July 2, 2013

Genivar Inc.1450 1st Ave W

Owen Sound, OntarioN4K 6Z9

Attention: Ross Slaughter

Dear Ross:

Re: Odour Mitigation for Georgian Bluffs Storage Tanks

Thank you for the opportunity to present a preliminary concept design and cost estimate for the provisionof a Blue Frog System for the mitigation of odours for the two Georgian Bluffs biodigester effluent storagetanks. C&M Aquatic Management Group Ltd. provides clients with a unique blend of experienced based

consulting advice and cutting edge water and wastewater treatment technologies such as FloatingTreatment Wetlands (FTWs) and the Blue Frog System. We are confident the experience of our projectteam will make this project a success.

Company Profile: C&M Aquatic Management Group Ltd.

C&M is a Canadian owned firm, specializing in the sustainable management of water and wastewatersystems. C&M provides a range of services to clients in the public, private and government sectors. Ourspecific areas of expertise include:

Nutrient management and algae control in aquatic systems;

Wastewater management;

Sediment/sludge mapping in lagoons and detention ponds; and, Floating Treatment Wetlands (a.k.a. Floating Islands).

Odour Mitigation - Storage Tanks

As per your request, we have provided a Blue Frog System layout designed to form a cost effective andinnovative solution for the Georgian Bluffs community. All Blue Frog System designs were based on theinformation provided to us by you.

A general description of the Blue Frog System technology is provided below. We have also providedpreliminary operation, maintenance, purchase and installation costs for the proposed equipment.

Blue Frog System Technology

A Blue Frog (see Figure 1) is a highly efficient floating water circulation device designed specifically foruse in lagoon-based wastewater treatment systems. Each circulator is comprised of a durable moldedplastic (HDPE) shell that houses a three (3) horsepower electric motor which rotates an impeller located atthe bottom of the device. The produced water current begins at the base of the circulator and then travelsout horizontally 360 degrees around the unit along the surface of the water. Each circulator is capable ofmoving approximately 7 million US gallons of water per day. The impeller motor is mounted inside aweatherproof protective cover. The depth of the intake level for the Blue Frog can be precisely adjusted

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shallower or deeper depending on the application - by attaching a customized inlet modification. EachBlue Frog is capable of adding 101.75 lbs of oxygen per day (based on ASCE standard testing).

Figure 1 Blue Frog Base Circulator Renderings and Specifications

Figure 2 Yellow Frog Circulator note aeration hose around chassis

As noted in Figure 3, the Blue Frogs are capable of operating 24/7/365 in very cold conditions . Theyare easily placed, fully removable and/or re-positioned within the lagoons and require minimal annualmaintenance/servicing. Blue Frog circulators make virtually no noise and are well suited for applications

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with nearby residential units that may object to excessive mechanical noise pollution from traditional highhorsepower blowers.

Further background information on the Blue Frog technology has been included as an attachment (SeeAttachment 1 Blue Frog Systems Owners Manual).

Figure 3 Yellow Frog Circulators in operation at -21C in Markdale, Ontario (Winter 2013)

The proposed Blue Frog System would be represented by one Blue Frog installed in the east (smaller)storage tank; with a Yellow Frog installed in the west (larger) tank (See Figure 4). The continuouscirculation of the top 1.5 feet of the lagoon provided by the floating circulators establishes a low densityhydraulic cap that prevents the escape of odours from the lagoon. It is essential that effluent added to thetanks comes in at or near the bottom of the tank to prevent disruption of the hydraulic cap. The circulatorswill be provided with stainless steel legs which will allow the units to conveniently sit upright when thestorage tank is emptied, or when any service may be required.

Figure 4 - Proposed Blue Frog System Layout for Georgian Bluffs, Ontario

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Project Cost Quote

Quantity Description PurchaseTotal

1 Blue Frog horizontal circulator, 3HP motor 3/460

1 Yellow Frog horizontal circulator, 4.25 HP motor 3/460

2 Sets of stainless steel legs one for each Frog

2 Horizontal Intake Manifoldsfor above FrogsIncl. One complete Blue Frog electrical control panel (as

described in attached manual) to be mounted on shorelinepost. (Sufficient power and installed post to be supplied bymunicipality)

Incl. All outdoor SooW cablefrom control panel to all Frogs

Incl. All anchoring materials and labour including heavylifting equipment

Incl. All design, freight, delivery to location, installation andsetup

(Plus applicable taxes) $65,500.00

Operational Costs

The Blue Frogs require electrical power for operation. The usage is calculated as follows:

Each circulator is powered by a 3.0 horsepower, 1720 RPM, three phase electric motor (4.5 Amps/460V,9.0 Amps/230V). Electrical consumption on an annual basis based on $0.07 per kWh will beapproximately $1,990.

Calculated as follows: 1 Blue Frog X 3.0 HP X (kWh usage per hour per HP) X (1.45 factor due to 3 phasepower needed) X (24 hrs./day) X (365 days year) X (7 cents/kWh)

(1 X 3.0) X (.746) X (1.45) X (24) X (365) X ($0.07) =$1,990

Using the same formula, the operational cost to operate a Yellow Frog (with 4.25 HP) = $2,819

Annual cost of oil changes (once annual per unit) is approximately $50. There is no need to remove theunit from the water to perform this service.

The hard shell, protective cover and the stainless steel impeller shaft have an indefinite lifespan. Electricmotors and impellers are expected to last over 10-15 years without replacement. (Recent results indicate9% wear on motors after seven years of use). Should there be a motor replacement within a 15 yearlifespan each replacement should be budgeted at $1,500.

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Project Cost Summary - Operating

One Blue Frog: Electrical usage (1 x $1,990) = $1,990 annually

Motor oil changes (1 x $50) = $50 annually

Motor amortization (1 x $100) = $100 annually

Total = $2,140for one Blue Frog

One Yellow Frog (4.25 HP): Electrical usage (1 x $2,819) = $2,819 annually

Motor oil changes (1 x $50) = $50 annually

Motor amortization (1 x $100) = $100 annually

Total = $2,969for one Yellow Frog

Annual total for all Frogs: $5,109

It is proposed the circulators will be required to operate only six months of the year. Accordinglytotal operational costs for the Blue Frog system would be: $2,555

Past Project Experience & References

Project summary sheets from a selection of past projects are attached for your review (Attachment 2).Additional company references for other projects are available should they be required.

C&M would require two to three weeks to order, produce and install the noted equipment.

In closing, C&M is very pleased to provide this preliminary concept design and cost estimate for the

provision of a Blue Frog System for odour control for Georgian Bluffs. We are confident this system willprovide the community with a sustainable and cost effective treatment for years to come.

Please contact us with any questions regarding this proposal.

Yours very truly,

C&M Aquatic Management Group Ltd.

Josh Clark, M.Sc.Aquatic Ecologist, Project Manager954 1st Ave WestOwen Sound, OntarioN4K 4K5

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Blue Frog SystemOperating Manual and Maintenance Guide

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Table of Contents

Page

Blue Frog Specifications 3

Gold Frog Impingement Aerator 4

Detailed Installation and Maintenance 5

Annual Oil Change 9

Blue Frog Cleaning 11

Gold Frog Cleaning 12

Electrical Control Panel Design 16

Trouble Shooting 17

Manufacturers Warranty 18

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Blue Frog Specifications

Composition: LDPE plastic with UV protection. Stainless steel attachments.Total Weight: 520 lbs.

Float Chassis: 70 diameterLaminar Shelf: 80 diameterTotal Height: 5 3Standard Float Depth: 34Minimum working depth: 32Intake: 452 SIDischarge: 1052 SIGearmotor: 3 HP electric, 1720 RPM, 3 Phase

AMPS: 4.5AMPS/460V, 9.0 AMPS/230VService Factor: 1.15Gear Reduction: 12:1Service Factor: 3.5

Lubrication: Change oil in gear reducer once per yearBearing: NoneBearing Lube: None requiredService Interval: 12 MonthsPropeller: 24.25 inches, 6 bladesProp Speed: 144 RPMPitch: 3Mount Plate: 23 X 3/8 304 StainlessDrive Shaft: 1 diameter X 48 W/6 SS hub 304 stainlessGear Motor Mount: 9 X 3/8 X 2 304 stainlessBackplate: 6 X 3/8 X1 304 stainlessGearmotor/shaft connector: 1 - 9 bolt torque lock system

Flow Type: Laminar (mix) Turbulent (aeration)Gallons/day direct flow: 7,350,000Gallons/day induced flow: 11,025,000

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Blue Frog with Impingement Aerator Attachment

(Model GF-8)

HP: 10 HP/4 impingements, 8 Mazzei 2081A injectorsVoltage: 230/460 3-PhaseFlow: Up to 125 GPM/impingement, total 500 GPMPressure: 25 PSI minimum

Available lbs. of O2: 625 lbs. of O2 per day per impingementBubble Size: .50 3.0 micronCubic feet of air: 27.33 CFM per impingementPump: Canfield Turbo Float continuous duty

Flowserve 12 ELL one stage bowl unitRated capacity: 520 GPM @ 60 feet TDH6 x 6 x 8.5 discharge body 1750 RPMUS Electric 10HP 1750 RPM 254 JMV 3-phase

TEFC 1.5 service factorD-650 (18 thick) float on 1.88 pivot collar frame sets

(Model GF-4)

HP: 5 HP/2 impingements, 4 Mazzei 2081A injectorsVoltage: 230/460 3-PhaseFlow: Up to 125 GPM/impingement, total 250 GPMPressure: 25 PSI minimum

Available lbs. of O2: 625 lbs. of O2 per day per impingementBubble Size: .50 3.0 micronCubic feet of air: 27.33 CFM per impingement

Pump: Canfield Turbo Float continuous dutyFlowserve 12 KKL 1 5 one stage bowl unitRated capacity: 280 GPM @ 60 feet TDH6 x 6 x 6 discharge body 1750 RPMUS Electric or Baldor 5HP 1750 RPM 254 JMV 3-phaseTEFC 1.5 service factorD-650 (18 thick) float on 1.88 pivot collar frame sets

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Detailed Equipment Installation Procedure

Entering the Lagoon

The Blue Frogs will be placed at the site ready for installation.

Electrical service will be required to be brought to the control panel. The weather proof controlpanel box will be mounted on a permanent pole that houses the controls for the Frogs. Thepanel box will contain in-line fuses and necessary overload protection. There will be a threeposition selector switch located on the outside of the box, as well as a hold to run button forreversing the Frogs operational direction if required. Electrical cables will run from the electricalsource to the panel box and then from the panel box to the installed Frogs.

Example of panel with switches (2 Frog system)

Each Blue Frog will be delivered with a wooden reinforcing plug in the intake to prevent anydamage or misconfiguration during shipping. Removal of the plug is performed by removingseveral screws that pass through the Blue Frog into the wooden plug. The plug will be kept andreused when storing the Blue Frog when the Frog is not in use.

The hood or cover will then be removed by pulling it off (over) the stainless steel hoop.

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Once the hood is removed, the electrical service will be installed by a licensed electrician. Asmall electrical junction box is attached to the side of the electric motor. The electrician willpass the electrical wire through the box and attach four wires with grommets inside the electricalbox on the Frog motor. The box is then re-assembled, the hood replaced on the Frog with theoutgoing electrical wire fitting in a slot in the Frog hood. The wire that runs from the Frog to theshore is then securely cable tied to the anchor rope every six feet to the length required to reachthe shoreline.

Electrical junction box

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The anchor rope (1/2 inch polypropylene truck rope) is tied through the two tie offs which aremolded into the chassis of the Blue Frog. The rope will be used to secure the Blue Frog to thelagoon edge. When the Frog is tied (using an anchor knot or any type of secure knot) to thelagoons edge, the rope will be tight enough to prevent it from revolving over 25 degrees in eitherdirection. The rope should have sufficient slack that it would lay on top of the water and be tautup to the shore connection point for the last 15-20 feet.

The Blue Frog will be safely lifted by its stainless steel hoop which protrudes from the hoodor gear motor cover. A telehandler or boom truck will be made available and it will use its hookor strap to lift the Frog over the embankment into the water. Two individuals will then gentlypull/float the Frog into the appropriate position in the lagoon. Earth anchors will have beenpreviously placed along the side of the lagoon in the required positions - which will be used totie the Frog in place.

Electrical cables from each Frog will run (secured by cable ties) down the length of one of theanchor ropes to shore, and then along the ground to connect to the electrical panel. Anelectrician will make the necessary electrical connections of the cables to the control panel.

Frog ready for lift into lagoon

The Blue Frog can now be powered up for use.

Blue Frogs are engineered to run both clockwise or counter clockwise, depending on theprotocol for the given system. A reversing system is installed on all Blue Frog models. (Plasticbags or other similar items that may enter bodies of water can come in contact with the BlueFrog). The simple reversing switch prevents the need to remove the Blue Frog and allows it toperform a simple self-cleaning. In most instances and under normal use, reversing the Blue

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Frog for 2 5 minutes per day is sufficient. In severe conditions it may become necessary toreverse the Frog two or three times per day.

Removal from Lagoon

The Design Intent provided during the engineering stage of the installation will determine if theFrogs are to be removed for the winter season or remain in place.

If the Frogs are to be removed in the fall season, they can be left up until just before the icebegins to form in the lagoon which would make it difficult to float the Frogs to the lagoonsedge.

All sources of electrical power must be disconnected at the control box panel to ensure nopower is being supplied to the Frogs. A master switch inside the control box will disconnectpower to the units. Depending on the type of installation, each Frog may be individually pluggedinto its own electrical box on shore. The safety plug will be disconnected from the individual boxas well. There is no need to disconnect the electrical wire from the Blue Frog unit itself.

The Blue Frog will be untied from the one side of the lagoon that does not have the electricalcable attached to the anchor rope. The Frog is then pulled (floated) to the position on shorenear the electrical cable source position. The telehandler or boom truck will then hook onto thestainless steel hoop and carefully lift up the Frog. The wooden plug used for shipping can thenbe re-installed before the Frog is placed on the ground. The excess anchor rope and rope/cablewill be neatly coiled beside the Frog. There are no components that will require water draining.

The Frogs can remain outside though it is recommended they be covered against any debristhat may enter during storage.

Spring Start Up

Installation (as noted earlier above) requires no additional activity in the spring. Once thelagoon is free of ice the Frogs can be reinstalled to their positions. A visual inspection to ensurethe propeller is debris free should be undertaken before installation. (You may choose toperform the annual gearbox oil change at this time).

Ensure the master power switch on the control box is set to the off position. After the Frogshave been securely tied in their operating positions in the lagoon, the electrical connections re-established the Frogs will be immediately ready for full operation. The master switch can bethrown to the on position and the Frogs will operate as normal.

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Annual Oil Change

After 12 months operation, the gearbox oil on the Blue Frog should be changed. It is notnecessary to remove the Blue Frog from the water to perform this task. However, all propersafety precautions required for working around water should be observed including thewearing of a properly fitted personal floatation device.

Disconnect all power sources to the Blue Frog to ensure there is no power to the unit. Removethe hood/cover over the stainless steel hoop. (You may need to cut a tie wrap on the hoop toassist the removal). On the side of the motor there is an oil drain hole which requires the bolt tobe removed. See figure below.

Have a flat container available to catch any oil when the bolt is removed. Once the original oilamount is drained level to the amount of the bolt, use a small hose (inserted through the hole)and hand pump to draw out any remaining oil. Place the bolt back in the hole and gently tighten.On the other side of the motor on the gearbox is a fill hole, with a set screw for access. Seefigure below.

Using a funnel, oil can be added until the oil level is equal to the bottom of the height of the oil

fill hole. Visual inspection will determine this level. Approximately two (2) litres of oil will be

required. (If motor has food grade oil, use VG220-SYN-FG 220 viscosity synthetic food

grade).

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Mobil Oil, Gear, 90 SAE Grade

Synthetic Gear Oil, SAE Grade 90, ISO Viscosity Grade 220, Viscosity Index 152, ViscositySUS @ 100 Degrees Fahrenheit 1122, Flash Point 445 Degrees Fahrenheit, Pour Point -40Degrees Fahrenheit, Container Size 1 Quarts, 630 Formula Bearing Oil

Brand MOBILMfr. Model # Mobil SHC 630

Repair

Parts

Item New Formula Synthetic Gear Oil

Size 1 qt.

SAE Grade 90

Viscosity Index 152

ISO Viscosity Grade 220

Viscosity (SUS @ 100 F) 1122

Flash Point (F) 445

Pour Point (F) -40

Application For Industrial Enclosed Gears, Speed and Gear Reducers, Plain and Roller Bearings

Standards Mobil SHC 630 ISO VG 220 AGMA 5

LUBRICATION

GROUP

MANUFACTURERS

MOBIL ESSO SHELL SUNOCO TEXACO

(ISO VG 220) Mobil

gear 630

Spartan EP

220

Omala Oil 220 Sunep 1070 Meropa 220
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Blue Frog Cleaning

Blue Frog units which have attached airlines and blower motors (called YELLOW FROGS) mayrequire occasional cleaning of the internal air lines. Should a marked reduction in the amount ofair flow leaving the unit be noticed and/or the lagoon environment be full be floating debris then a clean out may be required.

Shut off all power to the unit at the main panel. Lift the unit out of the lagoon using a telehandlerutilizing the stainless steel hoop. Remove the clamshell holding the bottom intake by cutting thethree cable ties and then set the Frog on the ground. Using a inch socket, remove twelvebolts each bolt located directly below of each of the twelve spokes in the Frog (refer below).Remove the Frog hood and place the 12 bolts (and 12 accompanying washers) in theoverturned hood for safekeeping while cleaning the unit.

With a straight blade screwdriver, loosen the two stainless steel hose clamps that attach the twoblack blower hoses to the blower. Gently pull the blower hoses back out of the way of the mainbody of the unit. You will find a black rubber gasket on each of the blower hoses (two gasketsin total) carefully retrieve the gaskets and place them in the overturned hood for safekeeping.

You will now be able to lift the top half of the Frog off the bottom section using the telehandlerand the stainless steel hook. It is extremely important to initially lift the unit straight up in order toensure the propeller does not accidently catch and/or tear any of the Frogs internal air lines. Itis recommended several people guide the lifting of the top half of the unit by holding andkeeping the propeller directly in the center safely away from the internal air lines as it is lifted.Once the propeller has fully cleared the bottom section, the telehandler can swing the top halfseveral feet away for further cleaning. This top section of the unit should remain hanging by itssteel hook as the propeller is inspected and any debris removed.

Next inspect the inside of the remaining bottom section of the Frog for any rags or other debristhat may have become attached to the airlines inside the unit. Also check to ensure no air lineshave become dislodged. Clean and clear all the air lines, disposing any debris in trash bags.

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Once the bottom section is cleaned, the top section can be swung over top of the bottomsection. Again, it is extremely important to ensure the propeller does not touch the air lines asthe top half is lowered onto the bottom section. It is recommended several people should guidethe propeller down directly into the center of the bottom section. Once the two halves aretogether, the top half of the BF can be carefully spun side-to side in order to match up the 12bolt holes in the base with the 12 spokes on the top half and to ensure the large black blower air

lines match up with the blower port on the top of the unit.

Retrieve the 12 bolts and washers from the hood and once the appropriate holes are aligned,refasten the two halves of the Frog with a moderate tightness applied to the bolts. Place thetwo blower hoses back on the blower, ensuring the black rubber gaskets are in place. Tightenthe stainless steel hose clamps and then replace the Frog hood. Once the Frog is lifted againby the stainless steel hoop, the bottom intake can be reattached using the clam shell and cableties.The Frog has now been successfully cleaned and can be returned to the lagoon.

Gold Frog Pump Cleaning

As part of the regular maintenance three screens on the pumps that feed the Gold Frog mixersneed to be periodically removed and cleaned.

Each pump floats inside a skimmer that is equipped with two screens that prevent debris fromentering into the pump intake (see photo below).

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The pump intake is also protected by a removable screen.

Pump Screen and Locking Pin

Ensure that both the Gold Frog and the pump are switched off and locked out prior to cleaningany screens. The skimmer screens can be quickly and easily removed in the water by pullingstraight up on the screen while standing on the float that supports the pump. The screen canthen by scrubbed with a wire brush to remove any biofilm and then replaced back to its originalposition. See screen picture below.

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Skimmer screen partially covered with biofilm

The first step to access the pump intake screen for maintenance is to remove two steel lockingpins that lock the pump in its vertical position (refer to picture above). Take care not to drop thepins. Once the pins have been removed the pump can be moved out of the water into its verticalposition using the hand winch.

Pump screen covered with biofilm before removal from pump

The outer screen cage can be removed from the pump using a 9/16 socket to loosen two of thefour bolts that secure the screen cage to the pump. The screen will slide off of the lip that holds

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it in place with two bolts still in place. The fouled screen should be replaced with a clean oneand the biofilm removed using a pressure washer. A fully fouled cage is pictured below.

Once the pump cage screen is cleaned and returned to its position, the pump can be carefullylowered back down into its vertical position. The two locking pins on each side of the pump canbe reinstalled and the unit can be powered up again for use.

It is very impor tant to check the skimmer and pump screens on a regular basis to ensurethere is no buildup of biofilm on the units which can greatly reduce the volumetric outputof the pump that feeds each Gold Frog circulator. It is anticipated the screens should bechecked (and cleaned as needed) no less than monthly.

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Electrical Control Panel Design

The Blue Frog System requires a control panel to be installed near the lagoons and the powersource. From this panel, operators can control the operation of the units. The control panel willinclude the following:

NEMA 4X outdoor rated panel (not stainless)

100 AMP main fused panel disconnect c/w AJT Class 100 AMP fuses

Finger safe power splitter block

X Finger safe blown fuse indicating 3 pole fuse blocks (1 for each motor)

1 Finger safe blown fuse indicating 2 pole fuse block (for control power)

X Reversing contactors with 208 Volt coils (all controls will be 208 volt)

X Illuminated 3 position maintained selector switches, for run/off/reverse

X Momentary push buttons for reverse operation. Selector must be in reverse positionto be able to have the push button initiate the reverse contactor. System will beelectrically interlocked that the forward and reverse contactors cannot come on at thesame time.

Programmable timers will allow the motor reversing process to be automated.

Outside switch lockouts will be installed to avoid accidental startup. Each motor will have its own overload.

Each motor will have its own terminals to a panel mounted pin and sleeve style rec.

There will be a plate mounted below the panel as part of the panel to mount the 7 pinand sleeve rec. units. They will be rated at 240 Volts. (This will be part of the panel andwill come pre-connected to the panel). (7 pin and sleeve cord plugs will be supplied withthe panel for the cord end. The cord plug will accept #12 or #10 gauge wire).

Panel will be labeled to meet ESA specifications. All contactors and components will belabeled.

A complete set of electrical drawings will be in the panel.

Panel will have an ESA approval sticker valid for any province or territory.

Control wire L1 and L2 will be identified with color coded wires.

Main lugs will be supplied with the panel. The contactors are based on either Schneider or Eaton products.

Selector switches and buttons are 22mm style.

Based on 9.8 AMP motors at 208 Volt.

Wiring to the Frogs will be 12/4 Soow.

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Trouble Shooting

This Section shares field observations and proven-effective corrective measures.

What if the surface flow has dead spots?

A. Check rotation of circulators. Circulators in aerate mode move about half theflow as in run mode.

B. Reposition the circulators by adjusting guy wires. Do not make any finaldecisions until the unit has operated for at least eight hours. Gentle flows takea long time to come to equilibrium.

What if the Gold Frog/CSTR is not clarifying?

A. Check the pump pressure. It should be >20psi

B. Listen to the sound from the snorkel. There should be a distinct suckingsound. If not, the venturi is plugged. Take a 3ft wire (like a coat hanger) andthread it down the snorkel to dislodge any foreign debris.

C. Determine if the 6inch transfer hose from pump to the Gold Frog is kinked. Ifit is, adjust the pump guy wires to straighten the hose. The pump pushesaway from the GF - equal and opposite momentum. This will straighten it if itis unconstrained.

What if the sides of the CSTR collapse?

A. The GF will expand a completely collapsed CSTR without assistance if theangle of the octagon is oriented correctly. Get into a boat and pull an invertedcorner out to correct.

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Manufacturers Warranty

Absolute Aeration and Blue Frog System Products Limi ted Warranty

Limited Warranty CoverageAbsolute Aeration, LLC, warrants products manufactured to be free from defects in materialsand workmanship in normal use and service for a period of five (5) years after date ofdelivery. If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials orworkmanship, Absolute Aeration will, for the length of the period of five years, which starts withthe date of original start up and/or installation (warranty period), at its option either (a) replace itwith new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished unit. The decision torepair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Motors, Blowers and Pumps used in the designed system are produced for Absolute Aeration,LLC by other vendors and are warranted by those manufactures under a separate warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of a new product.

Limited Warranty Limits and ExclusionsThis warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and does notcover normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty also does not cover damageswhich are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result fromaccidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alterations, faulty installation,improper set up, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, and modificationsnot approved by Absolute Aeration, or serviced by anyone other than a factory representative orauthorized service personnel, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Serial Numbers:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

Dealer Signature: ________________________________________

Customer Signature(s): ______________________________________________________

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PROJECT TITLE: Markdale Wastewater Treatment Facili ty Blue Frog System

Client Name: Municipality of Grey Highlands

Site Description:

Aerated lagoon with sludge settling forebay (Cell 1) Facultative storage lagoon with discharge to Rapid Infiltration Basins (Cell 2)

Alum dosing for Phosphorus control between Cells 1 & 2

Design Capacity of 1122m3/day

Combination of standard municipal, septage and industrial wastewater

Seasonal odour problems in first cell

Seasonal TSS problems related to algae blooms in Cell 2

Markdale Site Overview

MAIN TREATMENT OBJECTIVES:

Elimination of Cell 1 nuisance odours

Reduction of sludge build up

BOD surge attenuation

Winter treatment capacity

TSS reduction prior to Cell 2 Discharge

BLUE FROG SYSTEM DESIGN:

1 Yellow Frog Circulator equipped with 1.25hp fine bubble aeration system set up as aContinuously Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) over Cell 1 raw water inflow

5 Yellow Frog circulators equipped with 1.25hp fine bubble aeration systems in firstportion of Cell 1

1 Blue Frog Circulator set up as a CSTR over Cell 2 inflow

2 Gold Frog Circulators equipped with 15hp impingement aeration systems set up asexit CSTR over the Cell 2 discharge pipe

2 Blue Frog Circulators set up adjacent to Cell 2 exit CSTR

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Project Images:

Figure 1-Cell 1 Blue FrogsJanuary 2013 (air temp -21C)

Figure 2-Cell 2 Inlet CSTR

Figure 3-Cell 2 Discharge Area exit-CSTR

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Project Results:

Blue Frog System equipment was installed in Cell 1 in Late 2011 and in Cell 2 in spring of 2012.No odour complaints have been received by the municipality since the installation. Averageannual TSS levels from the Cell 2 discharge have been maintained below permitted values.TSS performance of Cell 1 has been improved based on comparison to historical data. A step

change drop in Cell 1 TSS was observed in early August. Ammonia Nitrogen reduction acrossCell 1 was excellent with noticeable reduction occurring at temperatures as low as 5.6C (SeeFigure 5). Additional analysis of 2012 data continues.

Figure 4 -2012 TSS (mg/L) Cell 1 Markdale, Ontario

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Figure 5 -2012 Ammonia N (mg/L) Cell 1 Discharge Markdale, Ontario

Project Reference:

Ross Slaughter, P.Eng

Genivar Consultants LP

1450 1st Ave W. Suite 101Owen Sound, Ontario

N4K 6W2

(519) 376-7612 X 13226

Fax: (519) 376-8008

[email protected]

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PROJECT TITLE: BLUE-GREEN ALGAE MITIGATION IN A DRINKING WATER PLANT

Client Name: Southern Ontario Municipality (Anonymous by client request)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An Ontario based municipality with an intermittent blue-green algae problem in its drinking waterholding reservoirs, contacted C&M in 2011 regarding the use of Blue Frog System technology tosolve their blue-green algae problems. As part of an ongoing pilot project C&M installed twoBlue Frog mixers into cell three, of the four cell setup (see picture below). The mixers operatedfrom June through October 2011 and the water quality data was studied to assess the systemperformance for control of blue-green algae.

Project Photographs:

Photograph 1

Site Overview

Photograph 2Blue Frog Mixers in Cell 3(summer 2011)

Project Results:

The results have been extremely encouraging. The 2011 data showed a clear reduction in blue-green algae activity in the Blue Frog cell during the bloom period (See graph below).

The client has been extremely happy with the ability of the Blue Frog System to control blue-green algae activity in their reservoirs and is currently considering implementing circulators in allof their remaining cells.

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From: Murray Hackett

To: Desire van Dijk

Subject: FW: C&M Proposal

Date: Thursday, July 04, 2013 9:18:42 AM

Attachments: image001.pngimage002.pngOdour Project Proposal part 2.pdf

From:Ross Slaughter [mailto:[email protected]]Sent:Tuesday, July 02, 2013 5:27 PMTo:Murray Hackett ([email protected]); 'Will Moore' ([email protected])Cc:'[email protected]' ([email protected])Subject:FW: C&M Proposal

Murray and Will

Further to my previous email today, attached is the C&M Aquatics proposal for odour control at

the Biodigester with separate costs for each digester tank. It is recommended that odour control in

the large digestate tank only be considered at this time at a cost of $39,200 plus taxes. Ross

Ross Slaughter, P.Eng. | Senior Environmental Engineer

GENIVAR | Constructive People

1450 1st Avenue West, Suite 101, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2

Tel: 519-376-7612 #13226 Fax: 519-376-8008 | www.genivar.com| [email protected]

Please consider the environment before printing...

From:Steve Holler [mailto:[email protected]]Sent:Tuesday, July 02, 2013 3:51 PMTo:Ross SlaughterSubject:C&M Proposal

Hi Ross;

Further to our discussion I have broken the two Frogs down into separate pricing and enclosed it

in a letter.

Our only concern is this if we provide the solution for one tank wont you still have an odour

from the other tank?

Thanks!

Steve
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Steve Holler

Vice President Operations

C & M Aquatic Management Group Ltd

954 1stAvenue West

Owen Sound, Ontario

N4K 4K5

Tel 519 372 0109Toll Free 1 877 372 0109

www.cmaquatics.com

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July 2, 2013

Genivar Inc.1450 1st Ave W

Owen Sound, OntarioN4K 6Z9

Attention: Ross Slaughter

Dear Ross:

Re: Odour Mitigation for Georgian Bluffs Storage Tanks

We were pleased to provide you (as of todays date) with a preliminary concept design and cost estimate

for the provision of a Blue Frog System for the mitigation of odours for the two Georgian Bluffsbiodigester effluent storage tanks.

As you have requested, this letter further details specific pricing of the two circulators should they bepurchased separately. As noted on the phone, some of the costs (such as the electrical control panel, heavyequipment rental) are fixed costs and must be incurred regardless of the number of units purchased.

We have separated the quotes into a Blue Frog and Yellow Frog purchase.

Project Cost Quote Blue Frog


1 Blue Frog horizontal circulator, 3HP motor 3/460



described in attached manual) to be mounted on shoreline

post. (Sufficient power and installed post to be supplied by

municipality)





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Project Cost Quote Yellow Frog


1 Yellow Frog horizontal circulator, 4.25 HP motor 3/460



described in attached manual) to be mounted on shoreline

post. (Sufficient power and installed post to be supplied by

municipality)





C&M would require two to three weeks to order, produce and install the noted equipment.

We note this pricing update should be read as part of the full C&M project proposal dated July 2, 2013

addressed to you forwarded previously.

We trust this is what you require for your purposes. Please contact us with any questions regarding thisproposal.

Yours very truly,

C&M Aquatic Management Group Ltd.

Josh Clark, M.Sc.Aquatic Ecologist, Project Manager

954 1st Ave WestOwen Sound, Ontario

N4K 4K5

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