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1. Water Supply washdown system Vandalism Identify any potential for vandalism FDE characteristics Nutrient Determine the N P and K concentration likely to be in the Concentration FDE FDE Production Determine how much FDE will be produced each day Rate month and year Determine the percentage and particle size distribution of police Content solids in the FDE Soils information Soil Type Identify the types and locations of the soils on the property Profile Available Determine the depth of water the soil can hold that is Water PAW available to plants Determine the speed at which the soil absorbs water This Infiltration Rate may be affected by other soil or landscape features such as pans drains soil compaction or ground slope Draina Identify any areas with poor or enhanced drainage This may ge include natural or artificial soil drainage Soil Type Identify the types and locations of the soils on the property Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 64 Item Description Complete Climate information Obtain rainfall records for the property or from the nearest panied weather station Evapotranspiration Determine typical plant water demand for the property Wind Determine the prevailing wind directions for the property Farm management information Animal Numbers Determine the number of cows milked in the dairy shed throughout the
2. E E amp amp g 2 g Z amp Figure 2 Soil infiltration rates according to watering time source INZ 2007 Intake curves Watering time min Table 4 Approximate soil intake curves source INZ 2007 Soil class Approximate intake curve number Tight clay 0 1 Clay clay loam 0 1 0 2 Silt loam 0 2 0 3 Sandy stony silt loam 0 3 0 5 Sandy loam and fine sand 0 5 1 0 Sand 1 0 1 5 Coarse sand 1 5 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 13 3 4 3 5 Climate Information Obtain information about the local climate i e rainfall evapotranspiration wind direction statistics to ensure that the FDE system is designed to match on site conditions Knowledge of the climate parameters listed in Table 1 is necessary for calculating an appropriate storage size and application depth As discussed further in Section 4 6 climate data sets will be required for determining statistics regarding e the size and frequency of different sized precipitation events e air and soil temperature and e expected soil moisture Climate information may be obtained from e alocal weather station or on farm weather recorder e NIWA s Virtual Climate Station Network e climate maps of the region e g maps from the regional council or e local expert advice i e from someone who has specific knowledge about the climate in the area Always
3. Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards and Code of Practice A IRRIGATION Dairy DNZ40 185 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards Disclaimer DairyNZ Limited DairyNZ we our endeavours to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate and current However we do not accept liability for any error or omission The information that appears in this publication is intended to provide the best possible dairy farm management practices systems and advice that DairyNZ has access to However the information is provided as general guidance only and is not intended as a substitute for specific advice Practices systems and advice may vary depending on the circumstances applicable to your situation The information may also be subject to change at any time without notice DairyNZ takes no responsibility whatsoever for the currency and or accuracy of this information its completeness or fitness for purpose Copyright Copyright in this publication including text graphics logos and icons is owned or licensed to DairyNZ Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1994 and similar legislation which applies in your location and except as expressly authorised by these terms and conditions you may not in any form or by any means adapt reproduce store distribute print display perform publish or create derivative works from an
4. Farm Dairy Effluent FDE All material solid or liquid that has been in contact with animal manure and is destined for storage or application to land This includes the manure itself i e faeces and urine as well as any wash water bedding material feed milk etc that is mixed with it FDE Characterisation Determination of the make up and expected variation over time of FDE including e Quantity e Total solids content e Nutrient content especially Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorous and Total Potassium FDE Production Rate The amount of FDE being produced in a given time period e g m day I cow day Field Capacity The water content of a soil after drainage from an initially saturated condition At field capacity the macro pores of the soil are filled with air and the micro pores hold water by capillary action This generally occurs at a soil suction of approximately 0 1 bar Hydraulic Design The process of determining system operating pressures and flows and selecting componentry to achieve the specified performance requirements Infiltration Rate The rate at which the soil can absorb water mm hour Infiltration rate changes according to the wetness of the soil Leaching Deep percolation of dissolved salts nutrients or biological contaminants beyond the root zone of plants Limiting Nutrient The nutrient in FDE e g N P or K with the highest concentration relative to the annual demand for that nutrient As FDE is ap
5. FDE solids should not be applied to areas with a ground slope of gt 7 degrees 4 2 Separation Distances The design must ensure minimum separation distances required by local regulations are met In addition all practicable steps should be taken to ensure FDE does not move outside the target application area or otherwise impact sensitive areas The following guidelines may be used FDE should not be applied to land within e 45 m of the milking area milk receiving area milk storage area and milk collection point e 20m of any surface water body for ground slope lt 3 degrees e 30m of surface water body for ground slopes of 3 5 degrees e 90m of any surface water body for ground slopes of 5 6 degrees e 90m of any water supply used for human consumption e 90m of public roads e 90 m of property boundaries and e 90 m of dwellings or public use areas Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 8 4 3 Application Depth The maximum FDE application depth is determined by soil hydraulic properties and nutrient loading calculations and must e account for local climate the potential for periods of high soil moisture levels and periods of limited staff availability e g calving e meet the criteria in Table 1 in at least 9 out of every 10 years based on a statistical analysis e account for the application uniformity of the chosen land application method and e comply with all local regulations 4 4
6. as demonstrated in the following examples Example Calculation Assuming a FDE production rate of 50 cow day 500 cows would produce approximately 25 000 day Use Equation 13 to calculate the flow rates required to empty one day s worth of storage in one to two hours Q V Di 3 6 Qp in 25m 1 hr 3 6 7 s Op 2mr 25m 2 hr 3 6 3 5 t s This means that a pumping rate of 3 5 7 s would result in a reasonable pumping capacity relative to the size of the storage Hydraulic Design Considerations The physical and chemical properties of FDE may differ from the properties of clean water Thus this section discusses several special considerations that must be observed when designing FDE systems Refer to the accompanying FDE Design Standards 2015 for further specific guidance relevant to the following topics General Pipeline Design When designing pipelines consider all of the following e All friction losses including friction caused by solids in FDE e Flow velocities e The potentially corrosive nature of FDE e Soil conditions for buried pipelines Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 37 e Environmental conditions for surface pipelines e System and pipeline longevity e Capital costs and e System operating costs Friction Losses Appropriate pipe sizes should be selected that do not result in excessive friction losses Consult the pi
7. efficiency Pump Suction Issues In general minimise suction lift as much as possible This will help maintain peak performance of the pump and will avoid pump cavitation Ensure that suction lift is within the specification of the selected pump through the whole range of expected operating conditions The allowable suction lift by a particular pump will depend on many factors including the construction of the pump atmospheric pressure water vapour pressure friction losses and the specific gravity and viscosity of the FDE Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 45 5 12 5 13 More detailed information about pump suction issues may be found in Irrigation New Zealand s Irrigation Code of Practice and Irrigation Design Standards INZ 2007 Servicing and Cleaning Emphasis must be placed on safety and ease of servicing and cleaning as this needs to be done regularly Locate the pump where it is easily accessible Floating pumps require special safety considerations Provide a cleaning and servicing schedule along with the final system specifications Electrics All electrical systems must be fit for purpose They must also be designed to meet local and national electrical standards and requirements Electrical systems for pumps should include all of the following e A starter type that meets local lines company and energy supplier requirements e Running timer e Ammeter e Total hour meter
8. providing a general design approach aimed at meeting the standards in this document Audience This document is intended for designers of FDE collection storage and land application systems and for those involved in commissioning of FDE systems This may include engineers equipment suppliers and specialist FDE designers Background Rapid development has taken place recently in the New Zealand dairy industry and DairyNZ has reported a lack of agreed standards in use by designers and suppliers of FDE systems This lack of standards is leading to inadequate performance in many cases Much is written on best practice for FDE management However gaps exist because there are few good resources and even fewer comprehensive resources written specifically for New Zealand regarding standards for designing and installing FDE systems that allow FDE managers to meet their goals This document aims to fill that gap The development of this document has been conducted with support from FDE experts and the dairy industry Legal Status This document is not intended to replace any existing regulatory requirements Rather it is expected that e in addition to any requirements listed in this document all relevant existing regulatory requirements will also be met and e where there is a conflict between the requirements of this document and the regulatory requirement the most conservative standard should be followed Farm Dairy Effluent
9. Application Uniformity All liquid FDE land application systems must achieve a DUug as defined in the accompanying FDE Design Code of Practice 2015 of no greater than 1 25 If DU information is not available a design may use the low quartile equivalent in which case DU must be no less than 0 80 4 5 Application Intensity For sloping land gt 7 or other areas identified as high risk the instantaneous application intensity of the land application system must not exceed the expected infiltration rate of the soil based on the best available information For all other situations the average application intensity of the land application system must not exceed the expected infiltration rate of the soil based on the best available information However for low application depths i e lt 8 mm the average application intensity of the land application system may exceed the expected infiltration rate of the soil provided that there will be no run off of effluent and there is a soil moisture deficit equal to or greater than the applied depth 4 6 General Hydraulic Design The hydraulic design of FDE systems must take into consideration the physical and chemical properties of FDE which may differ from clean water The hydraulic design standards presented in this section apply broadly to all components of the FDE system including drains pipes pumps storage and land applicators Material Selection All inlet and conveyance structu
10. Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 7 Samples taken from an existing storage facility are also adequate if the storage has been fully agitated If a system is being upgraded or changed in any way e g upgrading the wash down system changing pond size adding solids separation it is important to note that the characteristics of FDE close to the paddock are likely to change Testing FDE from the old system may not always provide an accurate depiction of FDE after the upgrade Methods of Characterisation Calculation Where appropriate an FDE designer may determine the properties of FDE by theoretical calculation This will be the method of choice when relevant measurements are not available as in the case of a new conversion When calculating the characteristics of FDE all assumptions must be stated clearly to the purchaser The main assumptions that must be made include e Volume of manure plus urine undiluted FDE produced e Solids content of the undiluted FDE e Nutrients produced kg of N P K e Percentage of daily manure plus urine that is deposited in contained areas e Volume of wash water used and e Expected variability Table 2 gives typically reported values for some of these parameters Table 2 Estimated daily manure plus urine undiluted Manure Urine Vy Parameters per cow per 24 hours reported range in parentheses Volume cow day Vm u 70 55 85 Solids b
11. Design of Anaerobic Lagoons for Animal Waste Management American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2009 ASAE 2010 ASAE D384 2 MAR2005 R2010 Manure Production and Characteristics American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2010 Dairy Australia 2008 Effluent and manure management database for the Australian dairy industry Dairy Australia DairyNZ 2013 A farmer s guide to managing farm dairy effluent DairyNZ Ltd DairyNZ 2015 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice Dairy New Zealand Ltd DEC 2006 Dairy and the environment manual Managing farm dairy effluent Dairying and the Environment Committee New Zealand ECan 2007 A guide to managing farm dairy effluent Update of Version 1 January 2004 Environment Canterbury Environment Southland 2009 Environment Southland Code of Practise for Design and Construction of Agricultural Effluent Ponds Environment Southland Horne D Hanly J Bretherton M Roygard J 2010 Sustainable systems for land treatment of farm dairy effluent Part 1 Tools for system design Presented at the New Zealand Land Treatment Collective annual conference Dunedin New Zealand 17 March 2010 Houlbrooke D J Monaghan R M 2009 The influence of soil drainage characteristics on contaminant leakage risk associated with the land application of farm diary effluent
12. Environment Southland INZ 2007 Irrigation Code of Practice and Irrigation Design Standards Irrigation New Zealand Inc IPENZ 2013 Farm Dairy Effluent Pond Design and Construction IPENZ Practice Note 21 Version 2 March 2013 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 15 Metcalf amp Eddy 2003 Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse Fourth edition McGraw Hill New York New York USA MAF 2009 Overseer Nutrient Budgets Model Quick Start Guide Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry AgResearch Limited and FertResearch Ltd 2009 http www overseer org nz last accessed 16 September 2010 MfE 2003 Good practice guide for assessing and managing odour in New Zealand Ministry for the Environment NZAEI 1984 Agricultural waste manual New Zealand Agricultural Engineering Institute Lincoln College Canterbury NZFMRA 2007 Code of Practice for Nutrient Management New Zealand Fertilizer Manufacturers Research Association NZFSA 2009 NZCP1 Code of Practice for the Design and Operation of Farm Dairies Version 5 Amendment 1 New Zealand Food Safety Authority Wellington New Zealand Spreadmark 2007 Code of Practice for the Placement of Fertiliser in New Zealand New Zealand Fertiliser Quality Control Council Tyson TW 1995 Using irrigation to renovate livestock lagoons ANR 953 Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A amp M University and Auburn University
13. FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page ii FDE DESIGN STANDARDS 1 PURPOSE OF THE FDE SYSTEM In New Zealand the purpose of farm dairy effluent FDE systems is to capture and apply FDE to land This is done to maximise the beneficial use of nutrients for plant growth and minimise contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies Six main objectives must be considered at the design stage e To capture all FDE e To spread the FDE at a time that allows uptake by plants e To uniformly spread the FDE to the desired depth and at the desired intensity e To control FDE application to within the boundaries of the application area e To ensure that FDE systems can be operated safely e To comply with all regulatory requirements including consent conditions While system management is ultimately left up to the system purchaser the design must provide a system that will with appropriate management achieve a high standard Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 1 2 COLLECTION A FDE system must collect all of the animal excreta deposited in contained areas as well as any other material coming into contact with it In addition to the milking shed this must include any stand off areas feed pads housing areas and stock underpasses where effluent collects FDE collection systems must handle e the required volume and consistency of FDE being produced and e the peak flow rate of FDE without blocking
14. FDE system Designers should obtain site layout information from the purchaser and verify the key features during a farm visit FDE Characterisation The characteristics of the FDE will have an impact on the design of a system intended to collect store and apply it to land The physical and chemical properties of FDE are highly variable and farm specific information must be obtained wherever possible If solids separation is to be used the characteristics of both the liquid and solid components of the FDE must be determined What is Included in FDE FDE will comprise of all the animal excreta deposited in contained areas as well as any other material coming into contact with it including wash water An assessment of the FDE characteristics must include all material from e inside the milk shed e any stand off areas e feed pads e animal housing areas e underpasses e milk storage area s e milk vat area and e all other sealed areas within 45 metres of the dairy shed where animals are contained Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 6 Important Characteristics The following characteristics of the FDE must be tested or accurately estimated prior to starting the design process e Nutrient Content Include o Total Nitrogen TN o Total Phosphorous P o Total Potassium K e Quantity The total volume of FDE produced per milking event per day and per season e Total Solids C
15. adjustment coefficients for solids in FDE source Table 11 3 USDA 1997 Percent solids by weight 0 5 1 2 3 5 7 10 Soil texture Infiltration rate adjustment coefficients Sand 0 88 0 55 0 31 0 22 0 13 0 10 0 07 Loamy sand 0 70 0 54 0 37 0 28 0 19 0 14 0 10 Sandy loam 0 87 0 77 0 63 0 53 0 40 0 32 0 25 Loam 0 97 0 93 0 88 0 83 0 74 0 67 0 59 Silt loam 0 98 0 95 0 91 0 87 0 81 0 75 0 68 Sandy clay loam 0 99 0 97 0 95 0 92 0 87 0 83 0 78 Clay loam 0 99 0 99 0 98 0 97 0 94 0 92 0 89 Silty clay loam 1 00 1 00 0 99 0 99 0 98 0 97 0 96 Sandy clay 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 0 99 0 99 0 99 Silty clay 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 Clay 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 Example Calculation For a silt loam subjected to a 30 minute watering time an infiltration rate of approximately 14 mm hr from Figure 2 and Table 4 may be expected If irrigating with clean water no solids the irrigation system must be designed for an application intensity of lt 14 mm hr However if applying a FDE with 5 solids content the design application intensity will need to be adjusted by the coefficient from Table 6 14 mm hr 0 81 11 mm hr Therefore the irrigation system must be designed for an application intensity of lt 1 mm hr Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 20 4 5 Solids Separation 4 6 The choice to separate
16. applied A good design will describe how soil moisture is to be monitored Separate monitoring may be required for each FDE application management zone if soil types or application depths vary Some common forms of soil moisture monitoring include e Permanent Sensors These provide a continuous measurement of soil moisture at a particular site Because the sensor is stationary soil moisture at other parts of the property needs to be estimated e Hand Held Sensors These provide a single measurement of soil moisture at any location These require some owner initiative to work correctly but soil moisture may be checked at any number of locations and on any desired schedule e Contractors Engage a third party irrigation scheduling services to measure soil moisture These contractors usually provide soil moisture measurements at fixed locations on a fixed schedule i e once per week and can prescribe areas of the property that are fit for application Spatial Distribution of Applied FDE Designers should consider options for tracking the locations where FDE has been applied Automatic records of the spatial distribution of applied FDE can help the purchaser to best schedule future applications as well as demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements Data Logging Telemetry Designers should consider data logging and telemetry options for measurement monitoring and control systems Automatic logging of system performanc
17. bse OSAA ESN aA ainina 21 Figure 4 Spatial distribution of applied depth under an example FDE irrigator 25 Figure 5 Pump selection guide modified from Tyson 1995 eeeeecesecetecseeereeereeeeeesees 45 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page ii ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT Purpose The purpose of this document is to guide designers through the process of developing a farm dairy effluent FDE system from the initial site investigation through to commissioning of the final system It provides a general design approach including lists of things that must be taken into consideration It is expected that designers will follow the general design process outlined here but many will have their own specific procedures This document should be used primarily to ensure that all of the main design aspects have been considered This document is intended to be used in conjunction with FDE Design Standards 2015 The design standards provide specific performance target values that must be achieved by all FDE systems Audience This document is intended for designers of FDE collection storage and land application systems This may include engineers equipment suppliers and specialist FDE designers Because of the diverse range of skills necessary to successfully develop an FDE system it is not intended that any one person see the process through from start to finish It is expected that differen
18. clear description of what is to be provided under the contract so that it is very clear about what is and is not being supplied Any deviation from the Design Bill of Materials must be clearly identified The schedule of materials and services may include some or all of the following e Description of materials with rating or classification o FDE collection infrastructure e g grates concrete etc Materials for storage construction Solids separation equipment Stirring equipment Irrigation system components Pipes and fittings Pumping and related equipment Electrical equipment O O 0 0 0 0 0 O Any other necessary components e Supplied quantities Costings The quote may be a single price for full supply and installation or may tabulate some or all of the required items individually Items for which itemised costs may be specified may include some or all of the following e Material costs for all components e Installation costs for all components e Exchange rate assumptions and variations to costs if they change as far as possible quotes must be based on a fixed price Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 54 6 2 e Any optional items in the design or quote e Any contingencies included in the costing e GST The quotation must state any potential variations to the list and how subsequent costs will be justified If extras costs are commonplace or can be foreseen these must be
19. dictates that runoff from the dairy shed roof and other clean areas is diverted away from storage unless the extra water is wanted for a specific reason e g to dilute FDE or to increase the volume of irrigation water available This avoids having to handle and store water that can safely be directly discharged as stormwater Stirrers It may be necessary to specify equipment to stir the liquid storage to minimise solids build up and or crusting Most FDE storages should have some form of stirring equipment unless designed specifically as a settling pond The selection of a stirrer will depend primarily on the design of the storage and the characteristics of the FDE Care must be taken to ensure that stirrers e are capable of thoroughly mixing the storage prior to or during emptying e do not damage the storage lining and e are safe to operate and maintain Some storages may be designed as settling ponds to remove solids In this instance no stirring equipment is necessary However appropriate access must be provided for the removal of the settled solids Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 34 5 5 Solids Storage Solids storage type There are many types of storage suitable for solid FDE these include Stockpile This may be either in a bunker or an open stockpile Compost This may be either in a bunker or an open stockpile Temporary storage For example solids are stored in a spreadin
20. e just prior to the emergency storage capacity being exceeded i e stormwater allowance and or freeboard is used up Consider installing an alarm to indicate when the system has been automatically shut down for any reason Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 47 5 14 Measurement and Monitoring The purpose of measurement and monitoring is to provide information to assist with system management and tracking of performance It also provides the basis for reporting for compliance with regulatory requirements The system specification must describe how system performance can be measured and must ensure that suitable sites and equipment are specified to facilitate the collection of the data required Liquid Storage Install a marker or water level measuring device in the FDE storage that clearly indicates stored volume and or storage capacity remaining A marker or other measuring device should be installed to indicate the level of solids accumulation on the bottom of the storage This should be visible after the liquid has been removed so the need for solids to be removed may be determined Flow Rates Flow rate measurements are required by the system operator to calculate how much nutrient has been applied to specific land areas Most systems should include a flow measuring device on the delivery side of the FDE irrigation pump to measure the volume and flow rate of liquid FDE being applied
21. failure e g burst pipes empty sump Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 11 e For systems with travelling FDE irrigators it is highly recommended an automatic shut off be installed that turns the system off when the irrigator stops moving for more than 5 minutes e It is highly recommended that fixed stationary land application systems be fitted with timers or other means of automatically limiting the depth of application Alarms Alarms should be installed on all liquid FDE storage units including sumps to indicate e when the normal pumping level has been exceeded and e just prior to the emergency storage capacity being exceeded i e stormwater allowance and or freeboard is used up Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 12 6 0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING The commissioning process must demonstrate that all components of the system are operating properly and according to the system specification over the range of on site conditions expected Appropriate manuals and training must be provided with every FDE system Evaluation Process The installed system must be tested to determine that the performance standards have been met Table 1 lists the acceptable level of deviation from the system specification Table 1 Acceptable deviation from system specification Parameter Acceptable Performance Storage volume Must not be less than that specified
22. flat land structure 6 rate drained land lt 7 ce lt 10mm Application lt soil water lt Soilwater lt Soilwater lt 50 of amp depth of FDE defici defici defici PAW to land mm eficit eficit eficit 30 b lt 50 of PAW 0 Apply FDE Apply FDE Apply FDE Do not apply Do not apply Storage only when only when only when within 24 within 24 requirement soil water soil water soil water hours of soil hours of soil deficit exists deficit exists deficit exists saturation saturation a Very stony soils with gt 35 stone content in the top 20 cm of soil b Soil water holding capacity in upper 30 cm of soil Separation Distances In addition to any minimum separation distances required by other regulations including NZCP1 NZ Food Safety Authority liquid FDE should not be stored within e 45 m of the milking area milk receiving area milk storage area and milk collection point e 90 m of any water supply used for human consumption and e 45 m of the dairy shed water supply It is strongly recommended that liquid effluent is not stored within 300 m of off site dwellings or public use areas including public roads If a FDE storage is to be sited less than 300 m and it meets local regulations then odour and human health risks must be considered and mitigated Leakage and Runoff Liquid storage facilities must be constructed from materials that prevent FDE from contaminating surface or ground water
23. including resource consent conditions always take precedence if they are more stringent than calculated values Maximum Application Intensity The land application system must be designed so that the application intensity of the system does not exceed the infiltration rate of the soil In preparing a design specification the soils information should be used to e determine the expected infiltration rate of each soil in the application area see Section 3 3 e adjust it for any site specific conditions e g high solids content in the FDE see below and e identify potential problem areas where infiltration rate is likely to be especially low e g compacted areas The designer must specify an application intensity that the final FDE land application system must not exceed Adjusting Infiltration Rate Solids in FDE Solids in FDE have the potential to reduce a soil s infiltration rate by physically blocking the surface pores This effect is most severe largest reduction when applying FDE containing fine solids to coarse grained soils because the naturally large pores which normally have a high infiltration rate become blocked with finer material Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 19 Table 6 presents approximate coefficients that may be used to adjust the soil infiltration rate Use this table to account for FDE solids being applied to the surface Table 6 Infiltration rate
24. large rainfall events e how environmental impacts will be monitored and e emergency procedures Maintenance Manual A system maintenance manual must be provided and should include e a service manual and parts list and e a schedule of maintenance and replacement that specifies the frequency of inspection and service for all elements of the system Training Training must be made available for the purchaser and system operator that covers all of the main items in the operation and maintenance manuals Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 58 REFERENCES ASAE 2007 ASAE EP379 4 JAN2007 Management of Manure Odors American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Standard EP393 3 St Joseph Michigan USA 2007 ASAE 2009a ASAE EP393 3 DECI998 R2009 Manure Storages American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Standard EP393 3 St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2009 ASAE 2009b ANSI ASAE EP403 3 DECI998 R2009 Design of Anaerobic Lagoons for Animal Waste Management American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2009 ASAE 2010 ASAE D384 2 MAR2005 R2010 Manure Production and Characteristics American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2010 Dairy Australia 2008 Effluent and manure management database for the Australian dairy industry Dairy Australia DairyN
25. marker or other measuring device should be installed to indicate the level of solids accumulation on the bottom of the storage This should be visible after the liquid has been removed so the need for solids to be removed may be determined Flow Rates A flow measuring device or provision for a flow measuring device must be installed on the delivery side of the FDE pump to measure the volume and flow rate of liquid FDE applied to land Flow measurement is necessary for calculating how much nutrient has been applied to specific land areas Pump and Applicator Pressure Pressure gauges or pressure test points must be installed at the pump outlet and at the inlet to the applicator to enable regular checking of performance The distance from a pressure gauge or test point to any valves must be at least three times the diameter of the pipe All pressure gauges should be fitted with an air bell or similar to protect the gauge from corrosion and blocking All pressure gauges should be fitted with isolating stopcocks or similar so they can be turned off to prevent damage when not in use Automatic Cut offs The following Fail safe devices should be installed to protect the system and the environment e Automatic system shut down that prevents damage to the system in case of high pressure failure e g high pressure from pipe blockage or valve failure e Automatic system shut down that avoids continuous pumping in case of low pressure
26. produced each day month and year Determine the percentage and particle size distribution of solids in the Solids Content FDE Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 4 Item Description Soils Information Soil Type Identify the types and locations of the soils on the property Profile Available Water PAW Determine the depth of water the soil can hold that is available to plants Determine the speed at which the soil absorbs water This may be affected Infiltration Rate by other soil or landscape features such as pans drains soil compaction or ground slope Identify any areas with poor or enhanced drainage This may include Drainage eet gt natural or artificial soil drainage Climate Information Rainfall Obtain rainfall records for the property or from the nearest weather station Evapotranspiration Determine typical plant water demand for the property Wind Determine the prevailing wind directions for the property Farm Management Information Animal Numbers Determine the number of cows milked in the dairy shed throughout the season determine average and peak Milking Schedule Determine the milking schedule i e the number of milkings per day or seasonal milking schedule Wash water Use For existing systems determine the type of washdown system and its water use rate Labour Determine
27. purchaser must be notified and the decision to accept a different standard made by the purchaser All deviations should be documented and signed by the parties Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 55 6 3 Commissioning The commissioning process must demonstrate that all components of the system are operating properly and according to the system specification over the range of on site conditions expected This process must demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements including resource consent conditions Any variations from the original design must be documented on an as built plan or in the commissioning report and supplied to the purchaser The designer s and installer s are responsible for verifying their portion of the work Evaluation Process The installed system must be tested to determine that the performance standards have been met The purpose of this testing process is to compare the specified design performance with the values actually achieved in the field A standard operating procedure for the evaluation of FDE systems will be developed to guide the testing process Until this is completed the design must state how the system is to be assessed for performance and compliance A certified training programme will also be developed for FDE system evaluators in New Zealand Irrigation New Zealand s Irrigation Evaluation Code of Practice 2008 may also be used as a guide to
28. season determine average and peak Milking Schedule Determine the milking schedule i e the number of milkings per day or seasonal milking schedule Wash water Use For existing systems determine the type of washdown system and its water use rate Labour Determine the skill level of the labour available to operate the system Future Flexibility Identify the likelihood and timing of future changes e g an increase in stocking rate Process Control Identify the purchaser s preferences for automated checks and controls Delivery Determine the date by which the system is required to be operational Health amp Safety Identify any health and safety issues pertinent to the site Other Identify any other issues relevant to the purchaser Regulatory requirements Resource Consents Check that all necessary resource consents have been obtained Determine if other resource consents will affect the FDE system Local Requirements Be aware that there may be local regulatory requirements regarding the storage or land application of FDE Notes Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 65 Appendix B Design Specifications List The following items must be listed in the design specifications prepared after Stage 2 of the FDE system development process They will define the performance para
29. settling may take place in the existing liquid storage or in a basin designed specifically for this purpose There are a number of other methods that may be used Access for cleaning Many gravity separation methods e g weeping wall settling pond require that the separated solids be removed by machine before being deposited into storage or spread onto the land Provide appropriate vehicle access and manoeuvring space for the emptying equipment Use physical dimensions i e width of a sump or stone trap and materials that are compatible with any equipment used to empty the separated solids Easy access to in line items such as filters and screens must also be considered Care needs to be taken when machines are used to remove separated solids to ensure liners are not damaged Liquid Storage This section provides guidance relating to the location and size of liquid storage for FDE This document does not cover detailed engineering design or construction of storages Additional detailed guidance is available through the IPENZ Practice Note 21 Farm Dairy Effluent Pond Design and Construction Reassessing Storage Volume Liquid storage must be designed to meet or exceed the volume requirement listed in the design specification see Section 4 6 However the specified volume should be reassessed at this stage to take new or updated information e g the final design of the washdown system into consideration Requirement for Interme
30. solids will affect many of the other design parameters e g the nutrient budget application depth storage requirement Therefore the decision to separate solids should be made as early as possible Solids separation may not be necessary if e the FDE is already of an easily workable consistency i e it is very dilute e an appropriate land application system is available that can handle the solids or e the purchaser has a preference for non separated systems Figure 3 gives an indication of the relationship between FDE solids content and common conveyance and land application methods This may be used as a guide as to whether or not solids separation is required TOTAL SOLIDS 15 20 LIQUID SEMI LIQUID SEMI SOLID SOLIDS PUMP amp PIPING AUGER TRACTOR SCRAPER LOADER TANKER MUCK SPREADER SPRINKLER Figure 3 Guide to conveyance and application methods appropriate to FDE source Table 3 10 NZAEI 1984 Particle Size If solids separation is to be used the size of particles to be removed from the FDE should be specified Storage Sizing In New Zealand liquid FDE storage is generally designed to hold the FDE until it can be applied to land Storage volume must be sufficient so that the system manager is able to apply FDE to land e ata time that allows uptake by the plant and e when it is least likely to cause environmental contamination Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Pa
31. specification Make this adjustment prior to preparing the final system specification An upper quartile distribution uniformity DUyq is recommended as a measure of FDE land application uniformity DUyg is a measure of uniformity that focuses on the one quarter of the application area that receives the highest applied depth Dug see Figure 4 Therefore minimising DU means minimising over application of FDE while maximising the mean depth that can safely be applied DU yg is calculated by DU ug Dug Davg 7 where DU Upper quartile distribution uniformity Dug Mean depth of FDE applied to the one quarter of the area receiving the greatest depth Dayg Mean depth of FDE applied to the whole area Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 24 Uniformity Pattern DU 0 67 DU 1 53 39 _ 25 oe PETE A es N 39 4 Applied Depth mm Upper Quartile Depth 23mm Pe SS E a Average Depth 15mm Lower Quartile Depth 10mm amp a a D 5 8 22 18 14 10 G 2 2 6 10 14 18 22 Distance from Centre of Irrigator m F igure 4 Spatial distribution of applied depth under an example FDE irrigator Use the following formula to calculate the target application depth that must be included in the system specification Daarget E Despec DUug 8 where Diarget Target application depth to list in the sys
32. the skill level of the labour available to operate the system Future Flexibility Identify the likelihood and timing of future changes e g an increase in stocking rate Process Control Identify the purchaser s preferences for automated checks and controls Delivery Determine the date by which the system is required to be operational Health amp Safety Identify any health and safety issues pertinent to the site Other Identify any other issues relevant to the purchaser Regulatory Requirements Resource Consents Check that all necessary resource consents have been obtained Determine if other resource consents will affect the FDE system Local Requirements Be aware that there may be local regulatory requirements regarding the storage or land application of FDE Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 5 3 1 3 2 Site Layout Information about the layout of the farm is necessary for siting infrastructure e g storage pipelines and land application areas Information gathered prior to the design of a FDE system can help identify any site restrictions or potential logistical limitations e g topography proximity to roads and neighbours Ideally the design of the FDE system will be integrated with the design of other related farm infrastructure For example some aspects of the dairy shed design may be affected by the design of the
33. to land If no flow measuring device is specified some other way of determining the flow rate must be prescribed The method for determining flow rate must be described in the system s operation manual and training material see Section 6 4 Always include the provision for a flow measuring device to be installed at a future date even if it is deemed unnecessary to include a device in the original design Typically this will mean installing a length of straight pipe on the outlet side of the pump Also consider installing a flow measuring device to monitor water usage during washdown Always consider the nature of the particular fluid being pumped when selecting any flow measuring device Some devices will not be compatible with FDE Pump Pressure Install a pressure gauge or pressure test point at the pump outlet and at the applicator to enable regular checking of performance For accurate reading the distance from a pressure gauge or pressure test point to any valves must be at least three times the diameter of the pipe Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 48 Fit an air bell or similar to protect a pressure gauge from corrosion and blocking Fit isolating stopcocks or similar so pressure gauges can be turned off to prevent damage when not in use Soil Moisture Knowledge of soil moisture is necessary for the FDE irrigation manager to determine the timing and quantity of FDE to be
34. Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 6 3 2 Solids Storage Storage Sizing The required solids storage area must be the greater of A Regulatory requirements OR B the calculated storage requirement taking all of the following into account e Solids volume accumulated during the storage period e Storage Period This must account for local climate Ensure that land application does not have to occur on frozen ground or saturated soils in at least 9 out of every 10 years based on a statistical analysis e Potential for future increase in stocking rates e The storage method i e open stockpile or bunker e Angle of repose of material and height of stockpile Separation Distances In addition to any minimum separation distances required by other regulations including NZCP1 NZ Food Safety Authority solid FDE should not be stored within e 45 m of the milking area milk receiving area milk storage area and milk collection point with the exception of stone trap cleanings stored on a sealed surface in volumes less than 5 m e 90m of any water supply used for human consumption and e 45 m of the dairy shed water supply It is strongly recommended that effluent solids are not stored within 300 m of off site dwellings or public use areas including public roads If solids storage is to be sited less than 300 m and it meets local regulations then odour and human health risks must be considered a
35. Practice September 2015 Page 30 5 2 Stream Impact Energy The impact of FDE falling onto the soil may cause movement of soil particles or the breakdown of the soil into smaller particles potentially resulting in a reduction of infiltration rate To minimise problems with soil breakdown and movement it may be necessary to avoid using particular types of irrigation systems Designers should e identify potential problems with stream impact energy e select a system type to minimise or eliminate these problems and e make potential problems known to the purchaser of the system Special Considerations for the Application of Separated Solids In New Zealand the land application of separated solids i e the fraction of FDE that is not applied through a pumped system is not typically part of a FDE system specification The spreading of separated solids is commonly carried out manually as part of normal farm operations sometimes by farm staff or a contractor However if the land application of separated solids is to be included in a FDE system specification it is recommended that it be treated similarly to a fertiliser because of its high nutrient content Systems used in the application of settled solids as a liquid such as pond pumping must meet the standards specified in the accompanying Farm Dairy Effluent Design Standards 2015 Land Application Area s Deciding the Final Size of Area s The actual size of the
36. Pump flow rate Must be within 5 of the system specification Average pressure must be within 10 of the Pressure at the applicator gystomepecificadont Pressure variation at the applicator s must be according to the limits in Section 4 6 Application depth adjusted for uniformity Must be within 10 of that specified Commissioning Report A commissioning report must be provided to the purchaser after carrying out the testing and commissioning of the system This report will describe the system as it was installed including the evaluation of its performance If actual performance is significantly different from the system specification an explanation must be made and the consequences of the differences between assessed need and proposed system performance explained to the purchaser The commissioning report must include e Date of commissioning e Procedures followed during commissioning e Results of performance testing e An as built plan As Built Plan A final clear and concise readable plan drawn to scale with all key items located on the plan must be provided after commissioning A revised as built plan must be provided following any significant changes to the FDE system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 13 The plan must provide accurate locations dimensions and sizes of all key components in the system and indicate areas where effluent can and cannot be appl
37. Regulatory requirements OR B the calculated storage requirement determined taking all of the following into account see Figure 1 for an illustration of these requirements e FDE Volume This is the accumulated volume of FDE that will be added to the storage during the storage period e Storage Period This is the length of time that FDE is stored between emptying events This must account for local climate the potential for periods of saturated soil conditions and periods of limited staff availability e g calving and meet the criteria in Table 1 in at least 9 out of every 10 years based on a statistical analysis e Precipitation Minus Evaporation This is the accumulated volume of water that will be added directly onto the storage surface during the storage period e Volume of Runoff This is the average expected runoff from rainfall onto all areas that drain into the storage during the storage period e Contingency for Large Storm Events This is the volume of rainfall and runoff from a 25 year 24 hour storm event directly onto the storage and onto all areas that drain into the storage e Expected Leachate and Runoff Volume from Solids Storage e Expected Solids Accumulation Take into account the diminishing effective liquid storage volume that results from the accumulation of solids Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 4 e Minimum Freeboard Maintain a minimum freeboard of 0 3 m e Cli
38. USA USDA 1997 Agricultural waste management National Engineering Handbook part 651 United Stated Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Vanderholm DH 1979 Handling of manure from different livestock and management systems Journal of Animal Science Vol 48 No 1 pp113 120 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 16 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this document the following definitions shall apply Application Area The area hectares to which FDE will actually be applied excluding those parts of paddocks that are not reached by the irrigator Application Depth The mean depth mm of liquid FDE applied to the soil surface during a single application event Application Intensity The rate mm hr at which FDE is applied to land e Instantaneous Application Intensity Ri The rate mm hr at which FDE is applied by an individual stream from an individual outlet or nozzle to a very small area For example for a rotating boom it is the flow from a single outlet divided by the area being wetted at any instant by that outlet e Average Application Intensity Ra The rate of application mm hr averaged over the individual applicator s wetted footprint For example for a rotating boom it is the applicator s flow rate divided by the area wetted by one full rotation of the boom Application Rate The commonly used alternative term for application intensity Note It does not mea
39. Z 2013 A farmer s guide to managing farm dairy effluent DairyNZ Ltd DairyNZ 2015 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards DairyNZ Ltd DEC 2006 Dairy and the environment manual Managing farm dairy effluent Dairying and the Environment Committee New Zealand ECan 2007 A guide to managing farm dairy effluent Update of Version 1 January 2004 Environment Canterbury Environment Southland 2009 Environment Southland Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Agricultural Effluent Ponds Environment Southland Horne D Hanly J Bretherton M Roygard J 2010 Sustainable systems for land treatment of farm dairy effluent Part 1 Tools for system design Presented at the New Zealand Land Treatment Collective annual conference Dunedin New Zealand 17 March 2010 Houlbrooke D J Monaghan R M 2009 The influence of soil drainage characteristics on contaminant leakage risk associated with the land application of farm diary effluent Environment Southland INZ 2007 Irrigation Code of Practice and Irrigation Design Standards Irrigation New Zealand Inc IPENZ 2013 Farm Dairy Effluent Pond Design and Construction IPENZ Practice Note 21 Version 2 March 2013 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 59 Metcalf amp Eddy 2003 Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse Fourth edition McGraw Hill New York New York USA MAF 2009 Overseer Nutrient Budgets Mo
40. age Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 2 Slats or Grates If slats or grates are used they must hold their own weight plus the weight of animals humans and equipment operating within the collection area The openings should be large enough to prevent undue slat or grate blockages yet small enough to reduce risk of animal injury or application system blockages All sealed Areas All sealed areas within 45 m of the farm dairy that may be contaminated by faeces or urine and all other sealed areas regardless of the distance from the farm dairy where animals are contained including feed pads standoff areas and underpasses must be directed to a FDE system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 3 3 STORAGE FDE storage must be designed according to the standards in Section 3 1 and 3 2 so that the FDE storage can e hold the FDE until it can be applied to land when it is most beneficial to the plant and least likely to cause environmental contamination and e be placed in an appropriate location that minimises its effect on human health and wellbeing and is least likely to cause environmental contamination All storage units must be adequately sized and must not leak All storage units must comply with all regulatory requirements and accepted civil construction standards 3 1 Liquid Storage Storage Volume The required storage volume must be the greater of A
41. application area s may be any area greater than or equal to the minimum required area listed in the design specification see Section 4 1 The maximum size of the area will be limited by e the amount of available suitable land taking into account o soil type s o ground slope o drainage o nearby surface water bodies minimum separation distances to neighbouring dwellings and o prevailing wind conditions e management factors and e capital and operating costs Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 31 5 3 Location of the Land Application Area s When locating potential land application area s the following must be considered e Topography and suitability for irrigation e Soil properties e Presence of artificial drainage e Minimum separation distances to sensitive areas including surface water bodies and neighbouring dwellings e Ease of access from FDE storage area s e Prevailing wind direction e Paddock layout e Management factors e Regulatory requirements If solids separation is used both the liquid and solid components of FDE must be considered when choosing the location of the land application area s FDE may be applied to neighbouring or other properties if this is in compliance with all regulatory requirements Other Considerations Shelter trees planted around the boundaries of the land application area may help reduce wind and capture aerosols that may potentia
42. ater should be irrigated onto the land and not just flushed onto the ground from an open end pipe Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 39 5 8 Collection Infrastructure The FDE collection infrastructure must be designed to handle the volume and consistency of FDE being produced The system must be designed to handle the peak flow rate of FDE without blocking overflowing or leaking Wash down System A water supply is required for wash down of the dairy shed and periodically for washing of other areas such as standoff areas and feed pads Wash water can form a large proportion of the total volume of FDE produced Thus it is important to determine the final specifications of the wash water system prior to designing the rest of the collection and conveyance system Wash down water is usually supplied from clean bore or surface water Consider any available alternative systems to minimise water use For example consider the use of recycled water or harvested storm water for washing areas that do not require high quality water e g feed pads stand off areas or animal housing areas Always check local regulatory requirements prior to designing systems that use recycled water Initial Collection In addition to the general hydraulic design requirements outlined in Section 5 7 the collection infrastructure must be able to e handle the peak flow rate of FDE into the system e collect material f
43. axasscnsstavessuaseutsvnousavsasaseecensendubedeuesncnenss ii FDE DESIGN STANDARDS posscssscssssascessssosesevsevsoussvacsncnestsesnensssancasbesenseussuscvasduoubsonsdssoosonsionts 1 1 Purpose of the FDE Sy Stem csccsiisccccscsesstascouhisvsssvoasusssuonseassvuesonuasbgeusscunvessuncnssascousinceeests 1 2 COllecti N i vests secs cicse deck iviau cnteactetbacecs ebvabeeskevaden chtestadtedtenscsods Castes tudenshiesdachuseeanseacessesets 2 3 LOT AGE EEEE E EE EE E E NE IE 4 3l Eigtid Storage moire e e a ha ates va a a t e sary a coda hates 4 3 2 Solds Stori geeist nei ees an EER AE EERE A aiaa 7 4 Land Applicatiotssiisissssessisssistcssosssssssosssrosse sebancsvtaboacounctaieastesniaversiexaavecnsncosvetaneaenes 8 AT Applic tion Areals iicssirensinn ee a a T A a Sal haa 3 8 4 2 Separation DISTANCES r sini enn an a a a n a a ae 8 4 3 Apphcaton Depth seiguer n iaa R R a a A 9 4 4 Application Uniformity sesesseseeseesseessesesseessessrssressesstsstessesstssressessrssresseeseesressee 9 4 5 Application Intensity s n e a E E e RE Ei aE 9 4 6 General Hydraulic Design icncecccrccicannecieinei ie a a aaa 9 Ay P mp Motor Efficient y cies aonni a an i aa a Sah 10 4 8 Back Rlow Prevento rscoi iaria aaae e eE aE a Aa a RT aiat 10 5 Monitoring and Control sesssessseossoossoosssoesssesssoessoossoossssesssesssoessoosssosssoessseessoossosssos 11 6 Testing and Commissioning e seoessoessoesssesssoossoossoosssoesssecesoossoosssossss
44. crete pads are currently the most common way of achieving this All leachate and runoff from the solids storage must be directed into the FDE collection system Consideration should be given to covering open stockpiles of separated solids e g with a permanent roof or tarpaulin to prevent unnecessary leaching of nutrients out of the solids and wetting of the dry material Liquid FDE Pumping Rate The pumping rate should be determined and quantified using all of the following factors e Soil infiltration rate e Liquid storage volume m e FDE production rate m day e Nutrient budget e Application area e Climatic factors e Hours of operation e The design limitations of the land applicator Sufficient allowance must be allowed for e moving of equipment e integration with normal day to day operations e equipment breakdowns and e the potential need to defer irrigation The pumping rate of the system must be discussed and agreed with the purchaser and must comply with all regulatory requirements Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 36 5 7 Pumping rate may be calculated based on the desired pumping duration by Q Vs Dj 3 6 13 where Qp pumping rate s D desired pumping duration hrs V effective storage volume m As a guide allow for at least one to two hours to empty one day s worth of storage This tends to result in reasonable pumping rates
45. d application system capable of meeting the design specification For most situations it is not necessary to consider the instantaneous application intensity maintaining an average application intensity below the design specification will be adequate For sloping land gt 7 or other areas identified as high risk the instantaneous application intensity must be considered For most FDE irrigators the average application intensity may be calculated by where Ra 3 600 Qapp Aapp 9 Ra Average application intensity mm hr Qapp Flow rate to the applicator s Aapp Wetted area of the applicator m this is calculated differently for different types of applicators see below Equation 9 applies to most common irrigation types including the following Individual Sprinklers For individual FDE sprinklers Aapp is the total area wetted by the sprinkler and Qapp is the flow rate to the sprinkler This applies to all individual sprinklers e g long laterals or separate effluent sprinklers attached to pivot spans Multi Sprinkler Lines For stationary applicators with multiple sprinklers Aapp is the total area wetted by all of the sprinklers on the individual line and Qapp is the flow rate to that line Rotating Booms For a rotating boom irrigator Aapp is the area wetted by one full rotation of the boom and Qapp is the flow rate to that machine Gun Irrigators For gun irrigators Aapp is the area wet
46. del Quick Start Guide Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry AgResearch Limited and FertResearch Ltd 2009 http www overseer org nz last accessed 16 September 2010 MfE 2003 Good practice guide for assessing and managing odour in New Zealand Ministry for the Environment NZAEI 1984 Agricultural waste manual New Zealand Agricultural Engineering Institute Lincoln College Canterbury NZFMRA 2007 Code of Practice for Nutrient Management New Zealand Fertilizer Manufacturers Research Association NZFSA 2009 NZCP1 Code of Practice for the Design and Operation of Farm Dairies Version 5 Amendment 1 New Zealand Food Safety Authority Wellington New Zealand Spreadmark 2007 Code of Practice for the Placement of Fertiliser in New Zealand New Zealand Fertiliser Quality Control Council Tyson TW 1995 Using irrigation to renovate livestock lagoons ANR 953 Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A amp M University and Auburn University USA USDA 1997 Agricultural waste management National Engineering Handbook part 651 United Stated Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Vanderholm DH 1979 Handling of manure from different livestock and management systems Journal of Animal Science Vol 48 No 1 pp113 120 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 60 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this document the following definitions shall apply App
47. diate Storage If any pumping occurs prior to the FDE entering the main storage then an intermediate storage or sump is required This small storage area is intended to hold any FDE that may build up in the event of a pump failure If possible design a sump to hold at least 3 days worth of FDE Alternatively specify a backup pump to remove the FDE to the main storage in case of failure of the main pump Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 33 If FDE flows by gravity directly into the main storage then there is generally minimal requirement for intermediate storage Liquid Storage Location To maximise efficiency liquid storage should be located near the dairy shed and irrigation infrastructure However minimum separation distances see FDE Design Standards 2015 must be observed to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for staff and to avoid the potential effects of unpleasant odours The location of the liquid FDE storage should also e make use of gravity drainage of FDE where possible e not be in an area prone to flooding e not be near surface water bodies or other sensitive areas e not be on steep slopes running toward surface water bodies or boreholes e not be in an area prone to groundwater intrusion e encourage the dispersal of potential odours e minimise potential adverse effects on neighbours and e abide by all regulatory requirements Diversion of Clean Water Good practice
48. documented Warranties A written minimum 12 month warranty should be offered specifying items covered and how the warranty is going to be serviced The warranty must include e the period of cover and e identification of who is responsible and what they are responsible for Expected reliability and life of the system must be made known to the purchaser Delivery Times List estimated delivery times for all items If any variations to delivery times occur explain this to the purchaser Servicing System servicing procedures and conditions must be made known to the purchaser This should include charge out rates and expected response times Installation The system must be installed in accordance with the system specifications prepared by the designer and agreed by the purchaser If any deviation from the system specification becomes necessary the purchaser must be notified The system designer and the purchaser must both accept any variation to the original specification prior to installation Recognised industry good practice must be used for installation of all FDE systems This means complying with all regulations engineering standards environmental requirements and health and safety requirements In particular reference should be made to any relevant standards for the various parts of the system and compliance certificates issued where appropriate If deviating from any of the recognised standards or good practice the
49. e parameters can provide invaluable information to the system operators Tracking past performance can help optimise future performance as well as demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 49 5 15 Safety Considerations The design of an FDE system must ensure the safety of those operating and maintaining it The following items are particularly important to consider when designing any FDE system USDA 1997 Guard all Moving Parts Ensure that any potentially dangerous moving mechanical parts are guarded Earth Electrical Equipment Ensure that all electrical equipment is properly earthed and protected from moisture Barriers Fence around storage ponds to keep both humans and animals away from the potential drowning hazard Non Slip Surfaces Because work must sometimes be conducted inside barriers consider using non slip surfaces next to storage ponds to minimise the likelihood of workers falling in Stabilised Pontoons FDE pumps and or stirring equipment are occasionally installed on a pontoon floating in the storage pond If a pontoon is used ensure that it is stable and fitted with suitable devices to prevent it from flipping over Emergency Escape Install equipment in liquid storage units to aid in the rescue of a person that has fallen in e g rope ladder or floating inner tubes Ventilation Avoid over exposure to hazardous gases
50. e Power factor correction where appropriate e Running light and e Appropriate monitoring and control equipment Automatic Controls and Alarms Automatic Controls It is strongly recommended that all systems are designed with automated shut down in case of system failure Safety shutdown controls must override restart controls so that full protection is maintained Install high and low pressure cut offs on the FDE pumping system For travelling FDE irrigators install an automatic shut down system when it stops moving for more than 5 minutes Consider automatic notification of the farm manager For solid set sprinkler systems consider installing a timer to turn the FDE system off after a pre programmed time This will avoid accidental over application If more automatic control is being contemplated consider the following e Automatic restarting after loss of power e Automatic starting or stopping from remote locations Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 46 e Restart attempts should be minimised if other problems are likely e Ifthe central controller is installed outdoors house it in a waterproof cabinet All control systems must be designed to meet local and national electrical standards and requirements Alarms It is strongly recommended that alarms are installed on all liquid FDE storage units including sumps to indicate e when the normal pumping level has been exceeded and
51. e micro topography of the soil surface Surface Runoff Liquid that does not immediately infiltrate into the soil and runs across the soil surface by gravity Surface Water Body Any significant accumulation of fresh water that is visible on the surface of the earth Surface water bodies include lakes rivers streams wetlands water races watercourses and drains System Specification A document that describes what the final FDE system will comprise of and what it will be capable of achieving A system specification e lists components of the system e g pipes and pumps e shows their locations and e describes their key specifications e g diameters speeds pressures Total Solids TS The residue remaining after FDE has been evaporated and dried at a specified temperature 103 to 105 C Metcalf amp Eddy 2003 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 19 Appendix A Summary of Standards Summary of Standards Parameter Unit s Standard Land application area ha No less than the design specification see Section 4 1 Minimum achievable mm No greater than the system specification application depth see Section 4 3 Application intensity mm hr lt design soil infiltration rate according to Section 4 5 Application uniformity DUy lt 1 25 ratio Or DU gt 0 80 Pumping rate l s 5 of the system specification Pressure at the applicator m Average pressure mu
52. ed per animal per day cow day Total nutrients captured per animal per day may be estimated by N Neu Tad 24 3 Where N nutrient captured per animal per day kg cow day of N P or K Nmu nutrient produced per animal per day kg cow day of N P or K Tpad number of hours each day that animals spend on collection areas Example Calculation Consider a dairy farm whose cows are expected to excrete 65 75 of manure plus urine undiluted FDE each day and will spend 1 0 1 5 hours each day on a concrete pad Further the single washdown is expected to use 40 50 of wash water per cow each day The expected range in daily FDE production can be estimated using Equation 1 Vite Vus u x Tpaa 24 Vash V other V fte max 75 day 1 5 hrs 24 hrs 50 t day 0 55 day Vfte min 65 t day 1 0 hrs 24 hrs 40 day 0 43 day The FDE system should therefore be designed to handle an expected FDE loading of 43 55 cow day Further investigation will need to be done to determine how this range is distributed through the season Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 9 The nutrient concentration in the diluted FDE may be estimated for each individual nutrient by N z N ki V fae z V wash Vide 4 Where N nutrient concentration in the diluted FDE N nutrient concentration in the undiluted FDE Vide volume of di
53. edback from industry consultation DairyNZ Fonterra Waikato Regional Council Aqualine Research Ltd Page Bloomer Associates Version 3 released September 2015 incorporating feedback from industry consultation TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT socsisisicssicnsinetesquscscccdioneds natecoutectaedossponseucdgiuets scauateasenseadeseeiasioes iii THE FDE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 0 ccsssssccssssscccssssseccsssssecsccssseceees 1 1 Purpose Of the EDE System ssc ccisccccasssesasc esucecsonssssddsssucsessosuccecsessesadosiesdactonsdseebeissstddesuves 1 2 PROCESS CV ORVICW sisccie sap esscet sekece oti sas ta ev ccseepuslSocsdas ted cevscssepeasess savebeceecantel ssa riese sesono 2 3 Gathering Information se ssessseossoossoossssesssesssocssooesoosssssssoesssoessoossoossssssssesssosssoosssosess 4 Bele Site AV OU aes er rane wise ait e E R AR E i 6 3 2 FDE Characterisation zneni cea csicess ara vscersteata Ata ai r Aaa i aE Guaes 6 33 Soil and Landscape FCA ES ois sey ayessads habla canciaeccet sade staves inoaii arani aian 11 3 4 Climate nfornation gc as aseansveccapsaatiencvun eet a E ates aed 14 3 5 Farm Management Information cee ccceceseceseceeeeeeeceescecaecnseeseaeenseecsaeecaeenes 14 3 6 Regulatory Req irements itcinsecetit acts aches locked uns einieeds ai oi a a EATE 15 4 Deciding Performance Parameters ssossooesssesssecssocssoossoosssoesssesssoossoossossssoessseessooses 16 4 1 Si
54. enerally used to prevent FDE from mixing with clean water sources Capital Cost The overall system purchase and installation cost expressed as a total or annualised cost Design Specification A document that defines site specific performance targets that a proposed FDE system must be able to achieve A designer prepares the final design to meet these requirements Distribution Uniformity DU One measure of application uniformity With FDE application it is usual to use upper quartile distribution uniformity DU which Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 61 compares the average of the highest quarter of measured applied depths with the average depth of all measured applied depths DUu puts higher emphasis on over watering Evapotranspiration Rate ET The rate of water loss from the combined vegetation and soil surfaces mm day It includes evaporation of water from the soil surface and the surface of plants and transpiration by plants Farm Dairy Effluent FDE All material solid or liquid that has been in contact with animal manure and is destined for storage or application to land This includes the manure itself i e faeces and urine as well as any wash water bedding material feed milk etc that is mixed with it FDE Characterisation Determination of the make up and expected variation over time of FDE including e Quantity e Total solids content e Nutrient content
55. especially Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorous and Total Potassium FDE Production Rate The amount of FDE being produced in a given time period e g m day I cow day Field Capacity The water content of a soil after drainage from an initially saturated condition At field capacity the macro pores of the soil are filled with air and the micro pores hold water by capillary action This generally occurs at a soil suction of approximately 0 1 bar Hydraulic Design The process of determining system operating pressures and flows and selecting componentry to achieve the specified performance requirements Infiltration Rate The rate at which the soil can absorb water mm hour Infiltration rate changes according to the wetness of the soil Leaching Deep percolation of dissolved salts nutrients or biological contaminants beyond the root zone of plants Limiting Nutrient The nutrient in FDE e g N P or K with the highest concentration relative to the annual demand for that nutrient As FDE is applied the limiting nutrient will be the first to reach its annual limit Nutrient Budget A calculated balance of nutrient additions and removals from an area of interest such as an effluent application field Pumping Rate The volume of FDE per unit time that a pump is designed to pump at the design pressure s or m hr Profile Available Water PAW The maximum amount of water that can be held in the soil that is extractable by plants T
56. esssosssoosssossosssssse 13 REPERE NCES sesisssscrscsconssnesebuosseespassvenssvensied snespunvauessiedonessenybveutiusosastenwoagenbsdpatisbegbnevieusasgeneans 15 DEFINITIONS ninisi eresse assises ioeie ineens e a has soacctansenestoensecsenniness 17 List of Appendices Appendix A Summary of Standards s1 3cssrsesezacscees eeatstas testeesdeadansaylaveiad ccotstanteabeesttaatanrenes 20 List of Tables Table 1 Application depth and storage requirements for different soil and landscape features modified from Houlbrooke amp Monaghan 2009 cccccccsscecssseeceseeeesees 6 Table 2 Acceptable deviation from system specification ccececccceesceeteeceteceteeeeeeeeseees 13 List of Figures Figure 1 Cross section of liquid FDE storage pond with a watershed modified from USDA 1997 PUG LOTS Jara Sarasin gecesi c cata a e a a AA a ccpaaves it ots 5 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page i ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide a set of standards against which to assess the design of individual farm dairy effluent FDE systems in New Zealand It is intended that this document be applicable to all new FDE systems and to components of FDE systems receiving upgrades in New Zealand This document is intended to be used in conjunction with FDE Design Code of Practice 2015 The code of practice guides designers through the process of developing a FDE system
57. evaluating FDE spray irrigation systems Commissioning Report A commissioning report must be provided to the purchaser after carrying out the testing and commissioning of the system This report will describe the system as it was installed including the evaluation of its performance If actual performance is significantly different from the system specification an explanation will have to be made and the consequences of the differences between assessed need and proposed system performance explained to the purchaser The commissioning report will include e Date of commissioning e Procedures followed during commissioning e Results of performance testing and e An as built plan As Built Plan A final clear and concise readable plan drawn to scale with all key items located on the plan must be provided after commissioning or following making changes to the system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 56 The plan must provide accurate locations dimensions and sizes of all key components in the system This is particularly important for items buried underground This plan must indicate areas where effluent can and cannot be applied Technical Supporting Information Technical information is required to support the design and analysis It may be required for an independent evaluation of the design Technical information will be required e for maintenance e if changes to the design are contem
58. f the pipelines e g vacuum breakers hydrant valves It is recommended to build in the ability to flush the entire FDE conveyance system with fresh water after use Sprinkler Emitter Selection and Layout Sprinklers must be selected and spaced to provide the desired depth intensity and uniformity of FDE application This is achieved by selecting the correct combination of sprinkler spacing nozzle size and operating pressure all of which must be listed in the final system specification The manufacturer s coefficient of uniformity CU or distribution uniformity DU data should be used to select the optimum layout If the manufacturer s data is not available for the required sprinkler spacing and operating pressure designers must determine CU and DU by using appropriate sprinkler overlap software or formulae Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 42 Designers should also account for the following Adjust still air sprinkler spacing for windy conditions For windy areas average wind speed gt 10 km h use single jet sprinklers in preference to twin jet sprinklers To reduce the potential for spray drift design for lower operating pressure and larger droplets in windy conditions Use more closely spaced sprinklers whenever practical Keep sprinkler operating pressures within the manufacturer s recommended pressure ranges This will help prevent misting at high pressures and poor d
59. fluent pumps will be suitable for all types of FDE While closed impeller centrifugal pumps are the standard for clean water irrigation this may not be the case for FDE Pump selection for FDE is highly dependent on the solids content Special emphasis must be given to selecting pumps that are able to handle the solids content of FDE without blockages or excessive wear Figure 5 may be used as a guide to selecting an appropriate type of pump Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 44 SOLIDS PUMP CONTENT N Diaphragm or helical screw pump Trash handling centrifugal Open impeller centrifugal Semi open centrifugal Standard centrifugal Standard centrifugal Figure 5 Pump selection guide modified from Tyson 1995 Pump Efficiency Pumps should be selected so that they operate at or near their maximum efficiency points as much as is reasonably possible As different pumps have different levels of efficiency pumps with the highest level of efficiency at the operating point should be selected subject to acceptable capital and operating costs Pump Motor Efficiency Pump motors vary in their ability to convert electrical energy to the mechanical energy necessary to drive pumps High efficiency motors are increasing in availability and should be selected in preference to lower efficiency motors Motors must be properly sized and controlled regardless of the standard of motor
60. for the particular application method chosen This will allow for e spreading the annual nutrient load for a given area over several applications e increasing the likelihood of retaining the nutrients in the root zone of the plants and e maximising the benefit of nutrients present in FDE More flexibility built into the design allows for more flexibility in management practices The extent to which the system manager can vary the depth of FDE applied will depend primarily on the irrigation system type An adjustable application depth will also help account for estimation errors in previous steps e g wash water use or FDE concentration Application Intensity The land application system must be designed so that the application intensity of the system does not exceed the infiltration rate of the soil The maximum allowable application intensity should already have been calculated and listed in the design specification see Section 4 4 Refer also to Section 4 5 Application Intensity in the FDE Design Standards 2015 which states However for low application depths i e lt 8 mm the average application intensity of the land application system may exceed the expected infiltration rate of the soil provided that there will be no run off of effluent and there is a soil moisture deficit equal to or greater than the applied depth Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 26 The designer must specify a lan
61. g wagon until the wagon is full and then are applied to land None Where application to land is immediate e g removal of solids from a settling pond and directly applied to land The selection of solids storage type will depend on all of the following Expected volume of solids Intended use of the solids Expected storage time Available space for storage Available equipment for land application and The purchaser s preference Solids storage location To maximise efficiency solids storage should be located near the dairy shed solids separator and liquid storage However minimum separation distances see FDE Design Standards 2015 must be observed to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for staff and to avoid the potential effects of unpleasant odours In addition the location of the FDE solids storage should not be in an area prone to flooding not be near surface water bodies or other sensitive areas not be on steep slopes running toward surface water bodies or boreholes encourage the dispersal of potential odours minimise potential adverse effects on neighbours allow for appropriate vehicle access for removal of stored solids and abide by all regulatory requirements Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 35 5 6 Leakage and Runoff from Solids Storage Solids storage areas must be constructed using materials that prevent FDE from contaminating groundwater Con
62. ge 21 Storage volume must be sufficient to avoid application to saturated or frozen soils which increase the potential for leaching and surface runoff Liquid Storage The required storage volume must be the greater of A Regulatory requirements OR B the calculated storage requirement taking all of the following into account FDE Volume This is the accumulated volume of FDE that will be added to the storage during the storage period see Section 3 2 What is included in FDE Storage Period This is the length of time that FDE must be stored between emptying events This must account for local climate the potential for periods of saturated soil conditions and periods of limited staff availability e g calving see Table 5 Precipitation Minus Evaporation This is the accumulated volume of water that will be added directly onto the storage surface during the storage period Volume of Runoff This is the runoff from rainfall onto all areas that drain into the storage during the storage period Contingency for Large Storm Events Expected Leachate and Runoff Volume from Solids Storage Expected Solids Accumulation Take into account the diminishing effective liquid storage volume that results from the accumulation of solids Freeboard Allowance Climatic Conditions and Soil Temperature Take into account periods when conditions may reduce or prevent nutrient attenuation or uptake by plants Contingency for breakdowns and
63. haser on site measurements or samples local councils weather stations or soil maps The best known information sources must always be used A site visit checklist is provided in Appendix A to help with this process Table 1 Items to be discussed during the property visit Item Description Site Layout Obtain a copy of the property map including all current infrastructure and Map land features and any planned infrastructure Topograph Identify land features that may affect the design of the FDE system pograpay including land slope gullies surface water bodies flood risks etc Des di Area Identify the potential areas for dairy sheds storage locations and for land 8 application Fe ch Identify potential fencing arrangements and how it will affect FDE land 8 application equipment Shelter Identify the natural or artificial wind breaks that are present or will be required Identify protected areas or covenants on titles and the location of any Land Restrictions ce sensitive areas Energy Source If power is required locate the nearest supply and identify its limitations Determine if there is a suitable water supply available for the washdown Water Supply system Vandalism Identify any potential for vandalism FDE Characteristics Nutrient Concentration Determine the N P and K concentration likely to be in the FDE FDE Production Rate Determine how much FDE will be
64. he soil s infiltration rate is 43 mm hr Careful consideration is necessary when designing for instantaneous application intensity Peak intensity can be an order of magnitude greater than the average intensity for some land application systems Even for centre pivots which generally experience a relatively low variation in intensity peak application intensity is typically gt 25 higher than the average intensity Methods for calculating the instantaneous application intensity will be different for each type of applicator and should ideally be directly measured or obtained from the manufacturer Application Intensity Special Considerations On some areas of the property it may be difficult to maintain an application intensity less than the infiltration rate of the soil These areas should ideally not be used for the land application of FDE But if soils with particularly low infiltration rates are to be encountered under some circumstances designers must e identify when and where the application intensity is most likely to exceed the infiltration rate e explain the consequences of it happening and e prescribe operational guidelines to avoid any adverse effects i e describe the conditions under which it is not okay to operate the FDE system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 29 Travel Speed If a travelling irrigator is used to apply FDE an appropriate travel speed mus
65. her related farm infrastructure For example some aspects of the dairy shed design may be interconnected with the design of the FDE system Gathering Information In the first stage site specific information e g farm plans soil type rainfall animal numbers is collected and the needs of the purchaser are determined Deciding Performance Parameters In the second stage the level of performance of the future system is determined Design specifications are prepared listing things that the final system must be able to achieve e g application depth application intensity required storage volume so that all regulatory requirements and the needs of the purchaser can be met System Design In the third stage components are selected that will perform in a way that meets the design specifications System specifications are prepared describing in detail what the final system will comprise of and what it will be capable of achieving Attention should be given to making the system easy for the farmer to use and an indication of how much time will be needed to operate and maintain the system on a daily basis should be given to the purchaser before a decision on the system is signed off Implementation In the fourth stage the system is constructed and tested to ensure that it operates according to the system specifications Instruction and training including ongoing monitoring and maintenance requirements are provided for the system operat
66. his is equal to the difference in the volume of Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 62 water in the top 90 cm of soil at a suction of 0 1 bar and the volume of water in the soil at a suction of 15 bar The fraction of this that is held in the soil at suction less than approximately 5 bar is considered readily available Soil Water Deficit The amount of water mm required to restore a soil to field capacity from its current moisture status Solids Material present in FDE that is not in the liquid state Solids may be separated from liquids by a number of methods including screens filters and settling basins Stress Point The soil moisture content below which plant growth will be limited by the rate at which it can extract water from the soil This point is different for different plants but generally occurs at soil suctions below approximately 5 bar Surface Ponding Liquid that does not immediately infiltrate into the soil and collects on the lowest points in the micro topography of the soil surface Surface Runoff Liquid that does not immediately infiltrate into the soil and runs across the soil surface by gravity Surface Water Body Any significant accumulation of fresh water that is visible on the surface of the earth Surface water bodies include lakes rivers streams wetlands water races watercourses and drains System Specification A document that describes what the final FDE sys
67. ied Operation Manual A system operation manual must be provided and must include e protocols for operating the system safely e methods for monitoring system performance e g how to read flow rate or operating pressure e optimal operating range s and how to achieve them e guidance regarding the scheduling of FDE applications e asystem plan indicating the prevailing wind direction relative to North e how the system handles extreme natural events such as large rainfall events e how environmental impacts will be monitored and e emergency procedures Maintenance Manual A system maintenance manual must be provided and must include e a service manual and parts list and e a schedule of maintenance and replacement that specifies the frequency of inspection and service for all elements of the system Training Training that covers all of the main items in the operation and maintenance manuals must be made available for the purchaser and system operator Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 14 REFERENCES ASAE 2007 ASAE EP379 4 JAN2007 Management of Manure Odors American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Standard EP393 3 St Joseph Michigan USA 2007 ASAE 2009a ASAE EP393 3 DECI998 R2009 Manure Storages American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Standard EP393 3 St Joseph Michigan USA Revised 2009 ASAE 2009b ANSI ASAE EP403 3 DECI998 R2009
68. ies Pumps and WLI aes a te a are Deka alse tase th saath 43 312 Electrics a cals aa A i a a a lobes owatonna 46 5 13 Automatic Controls and Alarms 5 055 2 4scssaseidesevaleanshaninadveazes captaxesacsoausesidarssaaiss 46 5 14 Measurement and Monitoring e sessessseesseseesseessesressesresrrsstessessessressessrssresseee 48 5 157 Safety Considerations desennia annaas 50 5 16 System Specification Repott sssesessessseesseseesseeseeseessesseserssressessrssressessrssresseese 50 6 Implementations sosse onsssssvesssssereo soros toee ioeo s assores an6 soene ETSE aS 54 Gel QUON Tins ria E R E A E Rasa E A EES 54 62 gt cls tal A OMe anneo e e a a a a a a E a aa a 55 6 3 COMMISSION derier aina a a a a a a e a nieheabaaes 56 64 Manuals and Training sissioni ia i a i 58 REFERENCES sess cssaisesscputsaqennssedenseteciucscivecyasaesasdesaiouctsiacsaltasabvasscaauenecopaiecasintsalansiaveassnasaneess 59 DEFINITIONS siisesccizssescasossesdtdtesneiacsnius acsenesscdesiasucevavegeshedasddessesas cdcsaneis ovanssdessses easobssandnaeeg 61 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page i List of Appendices Appendix As Site Visit CHECKINSt is xcatavaseasyevdacstndasavbaqistuasandeastvacedutaaateuacyaaeidluabiadestasatobenas as 64 Appendix B Design Specifications List ncanccice keen weenie eat emacs aes 66 Appendix C System Specifications List sdgcacisac sats Sueceessuhcgasendeceweacianscesesee nga sweeewance
69. ined directly to a storage area If solids separation is undertaken the resultant liquids may be pumped or gravity drained to a liquid storage area With the solids removed the hydraulic properties of this liquid are typically very close to those of water Thus the conveyance infrastructure may be designed similarly to clean water systems in most cases Separated solids must be deposited in a designated solids storage area or applied directly to land Conveyance method depends on the method of separation Some mechanical forms of separation e g press may be able to deposit the separated solids directly into storage i e solids fall onto a concrete pad or into a spreading wagon Conveyance to the Land Application System In addition to the general hydraulic design requirements outlined in Section 5 7 the conveyance infrastructure must be able to e handle the flow rate of FDE into the system e convey all FDE from the storage to the land application area e maintain an acceptable level of pressure loss e avoid contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies and e comply with all regulatory requirements Pipelines running downhill from the storage must have appropriate measures to prevent the siphoning of the storage and to control the emptying of the pipelines e g vacuum breakers hydrant valves Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 41 5 10 It is recommended to build in the abili
70. ing on level well drained land The average application intensity may be calculated by equation 9 Ra 3 600 Qapp Aapp Ra 3 600 5 5 s m 15 m 28 mm hr This irrigator must only be used if the soil s infiltration rate is 28 mm hr For systems where FDE is injected into a centre pivot calculate the average application intensity using the following equation Ra 7 200 Qapp te r W 10 where Ra Average application intensity mm hr Qapp Total flow rate to the irrigator including FDE and water s te Total wetted length of the centre pivot m r Radial distance from pivot centre to the point under study m W Wetted width diameter of nozzle pattern at r m Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 28 Example Calculation FDE is injected into a 500 metre long centre pivot at a rate of 5 t s and combined with irrigation water that is being pumped at 40 s The sprinklers used on the centre pivot have a wetted diameter of 15 metres The average application intensity at 2 3 of the full radius may be calculated by Equation 10 Ra 7 200 Qapp re r W Ra 7 200 45 s 500 m 333 m 15 m 29 mm hr The average application intensity at the full effective radius is calculated by Equation 10 Ra 7 200 45 s 500 m 500 m 15 m 43 mm hr Ideally this system would only be used to apply FDE if t
71. istribution at low pressures Where elevation changes exceed 5 of sprinkler operating pressure incorporate elevation variations into the calculations of sprinkler pressures If practical design systems so that sprinkler laterals or lines are oriented for prevailing winds to flow across them This minimises the likelihood of over application by reducing the likelihood that wind will blow FDE from one emitter onto areas where FDE is already being applied by other emitters Incorporate appropriate solids removal processes This will help avoid nozzle blockages Consider the solids content of the FDE which may have effects on the spray pattern of certain sprinklers This in turn may affect application uniformity and efficiency 5 11 Pumps and Motors In selecting and specifying a pump and motor for a FDE system consider all of the following parameters Design Flow Rate Total Effective Head This is the total pressure the pump has to operate against at the design flow rate Power Requirement This depends on the flow rate and total effective head Suction Lift Pumps are normally selected according to the above parameters and then checked to see that the suction lift capacity is adequate Servicing and Cleaning Solids Content of FDE The solids content of the FDE may have an effect on the reported performance and operating life of pumps Consider pumps ability to handle sand and grit Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of P
72. lculating land application area This will require separate analysis of the liquid and solid components of the FDE Limiting Nutrient The limiting nutrient LN is the nutrient in FDE e g N P or K with the highest concentration relative to the annual demand for that nutrient As FDE is applied the limiting nutrient will be the first to reach its annual limit Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 16 4 2 Maximum Loading Criteria ML The maximum loading criteria is the most stringent of e The local regulatory limit for nutrient loading or e The maximum amount of nutrient that may be applied and beneficially used by the plants based on a nutrient budget When sizing the land application area the maximum loading criteria for nitrogen phosphorus and potassium must be calculated and the most limiting of these i e lowest kg ha yr should be used in the design It is also prudent to consider the health effects on cows from high potassium loading Nutrient Budget A nutrient budget must be prepared for the area where FDE is to be applied This is necessary for determining many of the design specifications The following must be taken into account when completing a nutrient budget e All farm nutrient inputs including FDE fertiliser N fixing plants legumes animal deposits and any other supplements e All farm nutrient removal processes including volatilisation leaching denit
73. liance Information The system specification must describe how the FDE system will comply with the relevant regulatory requirements including resource consent conditions Expected Operating Costs e Expected labour costs e Expected energy costs e Routine maintenance costs time and materials Express operating cost as a cost per animal e g 100 animals as well as cost per unit time e g yr Technical Analysis The designer must provide sufficient information to the purchaser to show that the technical analysis required to arrive at the chosen design has been carried out e g nutrient budget storage sizing calculations Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 53 6 1 IMPLEMENTATION The fourth stage of developing a farm dairy effluent FDE system is to supply install and test the system to ensure that it operates according to the system specifications Instruction and training are also to be provided for the system operators This stage of the development may be completed by the same people as the other stages or it may be completed by someone with skills specific to this area Quoting A quotation based on the system specification must be supplied to the purchaser so that all parties are clear about what is going to be provided The following information must be clearly visible within any quotation Schedule of Materials and Services The schedule of materials and services must provide a
74. lication Area The area hectares to which FDE will actually be applied excluding those parts of paddocks that are not reached by the irrigator Application Depth The mean depth mm of liquid FDE applied to the soil surface during a single application event Application Intensity The rate mm hr at which FDE is applied to land e Instantaneous Application Intensity Ri The rate mm hr at which FDE is applied by an individual stream from an individual outlet or nozzle to a very small area For example for a rotating boom it is the flow from a single outlet divided by the area being wetted at any instant by that outlet e Average Application Intensity Ra The rate of application mm hr averaged over the individual applicator s wetted footprint For example for a rotating boom it is the applicator s flow rate divided by the area wetted by one full rotation of the boom Application Rate The commonly used alternative term for application intensity Note It does not mean applied depth per event see Application depth or applied depth per day Application Uniformity The spatial variability measure of the evenness of coverage of application This can be defined in a variety of ways Common examples are e Distribution Uniformity DU e Coefficient of Uniformity CU e Coefficient of Variation CV Back Flow Preventer A device designed to prevent water from flowing in reverse through the system For FDE systems these are g
75. lly get carried off the area Solids Separation If solids separation is to be used see Section 4 5 the solids removal infrastructure must be designed to e handle the design flow rate of FDE e remove the fraction of solids listed in design specification and e remove the particle sizes required by the chosen land application system Method Selection The following are some common methods for removal of medium to large solids e Wedge Stone Trap Use wedges or stone traps to remove the largest and heaviest solids These are suitable for high flow rates e Screens Use screens to remove small to medium sized solids The size of particles removed can be controlled by selecting the appropriate screen size e Press Presses are most effective when used to remove medium sized solids in high concentrations Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 32 5 4 e Manual methods There are a number of methods available For example pushing or scraping solids into a bunker at the end of a feed pad The following are common methods used for removal of fine solids e Weeping Wall Weeping walls may be used for the removal of a range of solids sizes down to very fine particles This method is suitable for slow flow rates and usually requires significant intermediate storage e Settling Pond Settling ponds may be used for the removal of a range of solids sizes including fine particles Solids separation by
76. luted FDE captured per animal per day t cow day Vwash Volume of wash water used per animal per day cow day or N 10 N Vie 5 Where N nutrient concentration in diluted FDE mg or g m of N P or K N nutrient captured per animal per day kg cow day of N P or K Vide volume of diluted FDE captured per animal per day cow day Example Calculation Consider the dairy farm in the previous example Assuming that each cow is expected to produce 0 25 0 35 kg of Nitrogen each day the Nitrogen concentration in the diluted FDE may be calculated by combining Equations 3 and 5 N 10 Nuu Tad Vite 24 N max 10 0 35 kg N day 1 0 hrs 43 day 24 hrs 340 mg N N min 10 0 25 kg N day 1 5 hrs 55 day 24 hrs 284 mg N E The system design must therefore be based on an expected Nitrogen concentration of 284 340 mg E Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 10 3 3 Soil and Landscape Features Information must be obtained about the site s soils and landscape to ensure that the FDE land application system is designed to match on site conditions Knowledge of soil and landscape features is necessary for calculating an appropriate depth intensity and area for land application To determine soil properties e dig test pits and or measure the necessary parameters or e refer to soil maps e g from the Regio
77. maintenance Take into account the occurrence of occasional breakdowns and routine maintenance of land application equipment A minimum allowance of 3 days is recommended but this will depend on location and access to necessary services Potential for Future Increase in Stocking Rate There are several analytical tools available to FDE designers to help with pond sizing For example the Massey University Horizons Regional Council Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator uses farm specific inputs and 30 year climate data to determine storage requirements Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 22 Solids storage The required solids storage area must be the greater of A Regulatory requirements OR B the calculated storage requirement taking all of the following into account e Solids volume accumulated during the storage period e Storage Period This must account for local climate and the potential for periods of high soil moisture frozen ground or periods of limited staff availability e Potential for future increase in stocking rates e The storage method i e open stockpile or bunker e Angle of repose of material and height of stockpile Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 23 5 1 SYSTEM DESIGN The third stage in developing a farm dairy effluent FDE system is to select components and create detailed plans describing how the system will achieve
78. matic Conditions and Soil Temperature Take into account periods when conditions may reduce or prevent nutrient attenuation or uptake by plants e Contingency for Breakdowns and Maintenance Take into account the occurrence of occasional breakdowns and routine maintenance of land application equipment This will depend on location and access to necessary services e Future Stocking Rates Account for potential future increases in stocking rate Freeboard 0 3 m minimum Depth of the 25 year 24 hour storm on the pond surface Volume of normal runoff accumulated during the storage period surface accumulated during the storage period Depth of normal precipitation less evaporation on the pond Pumpdown R ired Vol ee marker Squire onume Volume of FDE accumulated during the storage period Volume of accumulated solids for the period etween solids remova Figure 1 Cross section of liquid FDE storage pond with a watershed modified from USDA 1997 Figure 10 15 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 5 Table 1 Application depth and storage requirements for different soil and landscape features modified from Houlbrooke amp Monaghan 2009 FDE risk A B c D E category Whee Impeded Sloping land Other well Soil and srt drainage or gt 7 and Well drained drained but landscape pe pe ai low Hump and flat land very stony feature infiltration Hollow lt 7
79. meters that the final system will need to achieve The system designer will use them along with the information obtained during the initial site investigation as input values to the detailed design stage Stage 3 Parameter Unit s Specification Land application area ha Yearly nutrient limits kg N ha kg P ha kg K ha Limiting nutrient N P K or other Maximum allowed application depth mm Minimum application depth system must mm be capable of Maximum allowed application intensity mm hr Required liquid storage volume days m Required solids storage volume days 3 m A complete design specification must also state all input assumptions soils climate FDE characteristics etc Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 66 Appendix C System Specifications List The following specifications must be listed in the final design documentation along with a brief description of how they were derived These will help the purchaser understand more about how the system will operate and will provide confidence that the design has been conducted to an adequate level of detail They may help the purchaser decide between otherwise equally performing systems Parameter Unit s Specification FDE collection storage and land application Land application area ha Achievable application depth range mm Application intensity mm hr ma
80. n applied depth per event see Application Depth or applied depth per day Application Uniformity The spatial variability measure of the evenness of coverage of application This can be defined in a variety of ways Common examples are e Distribution Uniformity DU e Coefficient of Uniformity CU e Coefficient of Variation CV Back Flow Preventer A device designed to prevent water from flowing in reverse through the system For FDE systems these are generally used to prevent FDE from mixing with clean water sources Capital Cost The overall system purchase and installation cost expressed as a total or annualised cost Design Specification A document that defines site specific performance targets that a proposed FDE system must be able to achieve A designer prepares the final design to meet these requirements Distribution Uniformity DU One measure of application uniformity With FDE application it is usual to use upper quartile distribution uniformity DUwq which compares the average of the highest quarter of measured applied depths with the average depth of all measured applied depths DU puts higher emphasis on over watering Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 17 Evapotranspiration Rate ET The rate of water loss from the combined vegetation and soil surfaces mm day It includes evaporation of water from the soil surface and the surface of plants and transpiration by plants
81. n place to prevent the unintended e siphoning of the storage and e drainage of the main pipeline Flushing Consider facility to allow the FDE conveyance system to be flushed with clean water This will include collection as well as distribution infrastructure Note when connecting to a fresh water supply that back flow prevention must be accommodated see section 4 8 4 7 Pump Motor Efficiency Minimum Energy Performance Standards MEPS are included in AS NZS 1359 5 2004 which sets out minimum energy performance and labelling of motors in Australia and New Zealand 4 8 Back Flow Prevention The design must ensure that FDE cannot contaminate any fresh water source Local regulations will dictate the type of back flow prevention necessary Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 10 In the absence of local regulation an effective back flow prevention device must be used if the FDE system is to be hydraulically connected to a freshwater source This includes systems where FDE is injected into freshwater irrigation systems connected to a groundwater supply or surface water source 5 0 MONITORING AND CONTROL It is strongly recommended that all systems are designed with appropriate monitoring and control devices as described below Liquid Storage A marker or water level measuring device should be installed in the FDE storage that clearly indicates stored volume and or storage capacity remaining A
82. nal Council or S Map from Landcare Research Designers must always verify soil properties on site regardless of their method of determination Soil and Landscape Classifications Soil and landscape features may be categorised according to their relevance to FDE management into one of the following classifications A Artificial Drainage or Coarse Soil Structure Impeded Drainage or Low Infiltration Rate Sloping Land gt 7 slope and Hump and Hollow Drained Land Well Drained Flat Land lt 7 slope Other Well Drained but Very Stony Flat Land lt 7 slope Roe sR This classification system will be used to determine an appropriate FDE application depth and storage size in Sections 4 3 and 4 6 Soil Water Holding Capabilities It is important to know the volume of water that a particular soil can hold This information is used to determine how much FDE may be applied without exceeding the capacity of the soil to take it in There are many different ways to describe a soil s moisture holding characteristics The most important description relevant to the land application of FDE is Profile Available Water PAW A soil s PAW value describes the maximum amount of water that can be held in the soil that is extractable by plants i e available water If soil and landscape class A B or C see Soil and Landscape Classifications above are present in the FDE application area then determine PAW for each of the soil ty
83. nd mitigated The following should also be observed e Do not store solids in areas with more than a 1 in 50 year flood risk e Do not store solids on steep slopes running toward surface water bodies or boreholes Leakage and Runoff Solid storage areas must be constructed from materials that prevent FDE from contaminating surface or ground water All leachate and runoff from the solids storage area must be directed back into the FDE collection system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 7 4 0 LAND APPLICATION All land application systems must be designed to uniformly spread the FDE to the desired depth and at the desired intensity according to the standards in Sections 4 1 4 8 so that e contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies is minimised and e the beneficial use of nutrients for plant growth is maximised 4 1 Application Area s Land application systems must control FDE application to within the boundaries of a defined application area The minimum area of land to be used for the application of FDE must be based on e local regulatory requirements for nutrient loading i e kg N ha and e anutrient budget The most stringent of these i e the one requiring the largest area must be used as a minimum size for the application area If solids separation is used both the liquid and solid components of FDE must be considered separately when calculating land application area
84. neeeee 67 List of Tables Table 1 Items to be discussed during the property visit ceeceesceeseesteceeeceeeeeeeeeeseecaeenes 4 Table 2 Estimated daily manure plus urine undiluted 00 0 0 eee ccceeesecesecceeeceeeeeeseeenseenes 8 Table 3 Estimated soil water holding characteristics ccccccsccescceeseeesceceteceeeeeeeeeeeeetaeees 12 Table 4 Approximate soil intake curves source INZ 2007 cssessesseeeecesecesecneeeeeeneees 13 Table 5 Application depth and storage requirements for different soil and landscape features modified from Houlbrooke amp Monaghan 2009 ccccceseeeseeeteeeeees 18 Table 6 Infiltration rate adjustment coefficients for solids in FDE source Table 11 3 USDA 1997 A clino nahn deat a tua e e aia acu r ea tie tat oti oad tases 20 Table 7 Pipe friction loss adjustment coefficient by FDE solids content and pipe velocity modified from Table 11 1 USDA 1997 ccsccccescassesscnts sdedstesaseassunns ants dcnceinentietados 38 Table 8 Recommended safety factors for pump duties c cee cecceesceeeseceteceeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeens 44 List of Figures Fig re T Process Oy CL VIC W ncuron nte ces centre t a a iene sae esas Rees 3 Figure 2 Soil infiltration rates according to watering time source INZ 2007 ee 13 Figure 3 Guide to conveyance and application methods appropriate to FDE source Table 3 10 NAAT 1984 Vi aues crac naeia ches babel wthigtlel le cadunsalasiduea
85. ontent TS If solids separation is to be used the characteristics of both the liquid and solid components of the FDE must be determined All samples being analysed for nutrient or solids content must be analysed by a laboratory accredited for that method of analysis by International Accreditation New Zealand IANZ or an equivalent authority Sample collection bottles and sampling procedures can often be obtained from a local accredited laboratory Variability Characteristics of FDE will vary with time and location because of variations in e feed content e milk production rate e number of times milked per day e animal age e animal weight e lactation cycle and e water dilution Expected variation for a given farm must be measured or estimated and considered throughout the rest of the design process e g variation in volume due to changes in milking schedule throughout the year Methods of Characterisation Sampling Where appropriate an FDE designer may determine the properties of FDE by sampling Sampling is only appropriate where the expected variability can be captured This will require several samples taken over the course of a season When determining FDE properties relevant to conveyance and storage take samples at a point as close to the cow as possible For determining FDE properties relevant to land application take samples at a point as close to the paddock as possible Farm Dairy Effluent FDE
86. ors Each of the four design stages is described in more detail in Sections 3 6 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 2 LIAISON STAGE Gather site specific data af FDE characterisation representative GATHERING Owner or owner s INFORMATION Application area s Storage sizing Nutrient budget Solids separation Application depth ii Application Intensity Select application system MO representative n a4 jaa H am Regulations m O z m A je z Q al a Resource Consent Conditions n oO o gt asp zS o g 3 a g 5 O 6 Storage design 7 m Z 5 3 m op Hydraulic design F 6 lt Os 23 5 8 Design plans and 2 costing Supply and 2 installation Z 5L Z z 3 55 Commissioning a _ oO 5 jaa z2 a z Training Figure 1 Process overview Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 3 3 GATHERING INFORMATION The first stage in the development of a farm dairy effluent FDE system is to gather the necessary site specific information needed to complete a design A list of information to be discussed and obtained prior to proceeding with the design of a FDE system is listed in Table 1 These items are discussed in further detail in Sections 3 1 3 6 Designers may obtain the necessary site specific information from a number of sources including discussions with the purc
87. oss should be adjusted according to Table 7 First the velocity through the pipe must be known and can be calculates as Velocity 4 Qp nd Velocity 4 0 0075m s x 0 1m 0 1m 0 95 m s Based on this velocity the appropriate adjustment coefficient from Table 7 is approximately 1 2 The expected friction loss may be calculated as Actual friction loss Clean water friction loss adjustment coefficient Actual friction loss 1 0 m 100m 1 2 1 2 m 100m A friction loss of 1 2 m 100m should therefore be considered in the design Material Selection Because of its potentially corrosive nature corrosion resistant materials must be specified for all components coming into regular contact with FDE To avoid contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies special emphasis must be placed on selecting materials that will not leak Water Velocity Adequate flow rates must be maintained so that solids do not settle in the pipelines or open channels and cause blockages Pipe slopes between 4 15 are generally considered adequate for gravity drainage USDA 1997 Flushing It is recommended to build in the ability to flush the entire FDE system with fresh water after use This avoids solids build up in the system and will help avoid potential corrosion issues Flushing the FDE system with clean water can also reduce the amount of FDE that leaks when shifting irrigator hoses Note that the flushing w
88. overflowing or leaking Collection systems must be capable of removing all FDE from the milking area after each milking FDE must not be allowed to pond in the close proximity of the farm dairy and must be directed to a FDE system Food Safety Regulations All requirements of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority in relation to the FDE system must be met e g NZFSA 2009 Diversion of Clean Water Storm water runoff from areas that do not come into contact with FDE e g the dairy shed roof should be diverted away from the FDE system unless the extra water is wanted for a specific reason e g to dilute FDE or to increase the volume of irrigation water available Water Supply A water source is required for wash down of the dairy shed and periodically for washing of other areas such as stand off areas and feed pads Check local regulatory requirements prior to designing systems that use recycled water Drains Drains must handle the peak flow rate of FDE without blocking overflowing or leaking A minimum operating water velocity of 0 8 m s should be maintained in all drains so that solids do not settle and cause blockages All drains which contain or transport FDE must be sealed to prevent any seepage If a venturi or a pump is required for discharging FDE from a milking pit provide a recess in the floor The sides and bottom of this recess should be finished to a smooth surface and must be sealed to prevent any seep
89. pe supplier for information on expected friction loss through specific pipe materials The supplier s friction loss information may need to be corrected to account for the solids content of FDE Refer to Table 7 for guidance regarding modified friction loss due to solids content of gt 4 If solids content is less than 4 the hydraulic properties for clean water may be used in the design of FDE irrigation piping Table 7 Pipe friction loss adjustment coefficient by FDE solids content and pipe velocity modified from Table 11 1 USDA 1997 Percent solids by weight ae lt 4 5 6 7 8 10 m s Pipe friction adjustment coefficient 0 3 1 0 1 5 2 1 2 9 4 0 5 3 0 5 1 0 1 2 1 5 2 1 2 5 4 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 9 3 3 0 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 9 0 9 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 5 2 7 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 3 2 5 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 1 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 1 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 38 Example Calculation Consider that for a design pumping rate Q of 7 5 t s the pipe manufacture s data suggests a 100 mm inside diameter pipe d will theoretically result in an acceptable level of friction loss of 1 0m 100m However because the FDE on this property contains 7 solids the expected friction l
90. pes PAW will later be used in conjunction with climate data to calculate the expected soil water deficit throughout the year as required by Table 5 Local PAW values may be obtained from a number of sources including soil maps Regional Councils and Landcare Research It may also be calculated by verifying the soil layers present i e by digging test pits and multiplying the depth of each layer by the estimated percentage volume of soil water in each layer see Table 3 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 11 If soil and landscape class D or E see Soil and Landscape Classifications above is present in the FDE application area then calculate PAW3 9 PAW39 is the amount of available water in the upper 30 cm of the soil This may be calculated by determining the soil types present in the upper 30 cm i e by digging test pits and multiplying the depth of each layer by the estimated percentage volume of soil water in each layer see Table 3 Table 3 Estimated soil water holding characteristics Volumetric Soil b Soil class PAW mm Water Content Clay loam 17 21 150 190 Silt loam no stones or gravel 12 17 110 150 Silt loam lt 30 stones by volume 8 10 75 90 Sandy loam 7 13 60 120 Sand 5 7 45 60 For soil with gt 30 stones scale the given values for silt loam no stones or gravel relative to the volume of stones Assumes a soil
91. plated e to compare current performance with performance changes over time or e to assess the design if something goes wrong The technical supporting information should include e design schematics of all structures e g the liquid storage e specifications of solids separation equipment e specifications of pipelines and drains e pump characteristic curves showing duty points e sprinkler performance curves e specifications of irrigators and e specifications of electrical equipment This technical information may be included as part of the system operation or maintenance manuals see Section 6 4 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 57 6 4 Manuals and Training Appropriate manuals and training material must be provided with every FDE system Place emphasis on presenting information clearly Use plain language and diagrams wherever possible as this information will be used by a range of different farm staff from managers to labourers Operation Manual A system operation manual must be provided and should include e protocols for operating the system safely e methods for monitoring system performance e g how to read flow rate or operating pressure e optimal operating range s and how to achieve them e guidance regarding the scheduling of FDE applications e asystem plan indicating the prevailing wind direction relative to North e how the system handles extreme natural events such as
92. plied the limiting nutrient will be the first to reach its annual limit Nutrient Budget A calculated balance of nutrient additions and removals from an area of interest such as an effluent application field Pumping Rate The volume of FDE per unit time that a pump is designed to pump at the design pressure l s or m hr Profile Available Water PAW The maximum amount of water that can be held in the soil that is extractable by plants This is equal to the difference in the volume of water in the top 90 cm of soil at a suction of 0 1 bar and the volume of water in the soil at a suction of 15 bar The fraction of this that is held in the soil at suction less than approximately 5 bar is considered readily available Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 18 Soil Water Deficit The amount of water mm required to restore a soil to field capacity from its current moisture status Solids Material present in FDE that is not in the liquid state Solids may be separated from liquids by a number of methods including screens filters and settling basins Stress Point The soil moisture content below which plant growth will be limited by the rate at which it can extract water from the soil This point is different for different plants but generally occurs at soil suctions below approximately 5 bar Surface Ponding Liquid that does not immediately infiltrate into the soil and collects on the lowest points in th
93. ply FDE to land This is done to maximise the beneficial use of nutrients for plant growth and to minimise contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies Six main objectives must be considered at the design stage e To capture all FDE e To spread the FDE at a time that allows uptake by plants e To uniformly spread the FDE to the desired depth and at the desired intensity e To control FDE application to within the boundaries of the application area e To ensure that FDE systems can be operated safely and e To comply with all regulatory requirements including consent conditions While system management is ultimately left up to the system purchaser the design must provide a system that will with appropriate management achieve a high standard Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 1 2 PROCESS OVERVIEW The process for developing an FDE system can be divided into the following key stages a Gathering Information b Deciding Performance Parameters c System Design d Implementation See Figure 1 for a graphical representation of this process Because of the diverse range of skills necessary to successfully develop an FDE system it is not intended that any one person see the process through from start to finish It is expected that different people with different skills will be involved at various stages Ideally the design of the FDE system will be integrated with the design of ot
94. potentially present in FDE e g carbon dioxide ammonia hydrogen sulphide methane carbon monoxide by providing good ventilation around all areas of the FDE system Training Provide training for system owners and operators that includes instructions on how to operate and maintain the FDE system in a safe manner Provide adequate safety information including emergency protocols in the operations manual 5 16 System Specification Report A design report and plan summarising the final system specifications must be provided to the purchaser This document will describe the final system composition and what it will be capable of achieving Complete the system specification report in sufficient detail that quotations for the supply and installation of the system may be obtained and it may be reviewed by another designer if desired by the purchaser Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 50 All of the following information must be clearly visible within the system specification Designer Information e Name of supplier e Contact details of supplier e g address phone fax and email e Name of designer s Purchaser Information e Name of purchaser e Contact details of purchaser e g address phone fax and email e Name of property e Location of property Input Information and Assumptions Supply input values determined during the initial site investigation refer to Table 1 e Site la
95. profile depth of 90 cm Example Calculation Soil test pits in the proposed FDE application area have shown an average soil profile as follows e Top 30 cm silt loam no stones e Next 60 cm very stony silt loam 50 stones PAW in this profile can be estimated by multiplying the depth of each layer by its expected volumetric soil water content from Table 3 The amount of available water in the surface 30 cm of soil can be estimated as 30 cm 90 cm 130mm 43mm this is also PAW30 To calculate the volumetric soil water content in the remaining 60 cm of soil Water Content 50 stones Water Content no stones 50 The amount of available water in the remaining 60 cm of soil can be estimated as 60 cm 90 cm 130 mm 0 50 43 mm Therefore the total amount of available water held in the entire 90 cm soil profile PAW is approximately 86 mm Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 12 Soil Infiltration Rate Soil infiltration rate must be determined for each soil type encountered in the proposed land application area s In the absence of site specific measurements Figure 2 Table 4 and Table 6 may be used to estimate soil infiltration rate based on soil type The curves presented in Figure 2 are not actual soil infiltration rate curves as they have been modified to take into account the application intensity of applied water INZ 2007 Soil infiltration rates
96. ractice September 2015 Page 43 Pump Flow Rate In most cases this is the easiest parameter to select as it is based on the application intensity of the system which will already have been established see Sections 4 4 and 5 1 When sizing a FDE pump it is recommended that a safety factor be added to the design flow rate to account for variation in FDE consistency and wear and tear on the pump refer to Table 8 Total Effective Pump Pressure The total effective pump pressure is the total pressure the pump will impart to the FDE while pumping at the design flow rate The total effective pump pressure will be based on the e required operating pressure of the sprinklers e elevation difference between the liquid surface of the storage and the sprinklers e friction loss through the distribution infrastructure including the pump pipes valves and fittings and e suction lift requirement When sizing a FDE pump it is recommended that a safety factor be added to the design pressure to account for variation in FDE consistency and wear and tear on the pump refer to Table 8 Safety Factor Add the additional capacity factors in Table 8 to the calculated pump duty when specifying a pump intended for FDE Table 8 Recommended safety factors for pump duties Pump specification Additional capacity Flow rate 10 20 Pressure 10 Pump Type Many types of pumps are available for pumping FDE but not all ef
97. res e water holding capacity of the soil and e soil water deficit at the time of application The FDE system must be capable of applying an appropriate range of depths to e keep the applied FDE in the root zone of the plants e avoid exceeding the nutrient requirements of the plants and e comply with resource consent conditions If solids separation is used both the liquid and solid components of FDE must be considered separately when calculating application depth This will require separate analysis of the liquid and solid components of the FDE Keeping FDE in the Root Zone To keep the applied FDE in the root zone of the plants it is recommended that the design application depth be selected to meet the requirements in Table 5 Table 5 Application depth and storage requirements for different soil and landscape features modified from Houlbrooke amp Monaghan 2009 FDE risk A B c D E category Noe Impeded Sloping land Other well Soil and eres drainage or gt 7 and Well drained drained but landscape Paes a low Hump and flat land very stony feature infiltration Hollow lt 7 flat land structure rate drained land lt 7 ee lt 10mm Ppa lt Soil water lt Soil water lt Soil water lt 50 of amp depth of FDE defici defici defici to land mm eficit eficit eficit PAW 50 lt 50 of PAW 39 b Apply FDE Apply FDE Apply FDE Donotapply Do not apply Storage only
98. res must be constructed of corrosion resistant materials as they may spend long periods of time submerged in potentially corrosive material Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 9 Pipe Friction Friction losses must be accounted for when designing a FDE system Appropriate pipe sizes for mainline and lateral pipes should be selected that do not result in a friction loss of more than 2 0 m per 100 m of pipe Maximum Water Velocity The maximum pipe water velocity should not result in a friction loss that exceeds the pipe friction standard Minimum Water Velocity All pipes and open channels should achieve an average operating water velocity of gt 0 8 m s to ensure that solids do not settle and cause blockages Pressure Variation The FDE land application system must be designed to apply within 10 of target applied depth with acceptable uniformity and application intensity in any location In general the total pressure at the applicator s should not vary by more than 20 of the design operating pressure at any point in the system Provision must be made for pressure measurement at both the pump and the applicator ie either at the effluent irrigator or at the sprinklers depending on the applicator used Flow Control All flow through the system must stop when the system is shut down for any reason For systems with mainline running downhill from the liquid FDE storage facility measures must be put i
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100. rification and plant requirements e Health standards to be met i e timing of irrigation with respect to stock grazing or observing minimum separation distance from dwellings bounding roads and surface water bodies Nitrogen phosphorus potassium and any other elements of local concern must be included in the nutrient budget A design must state which of the above considerations have been included as part of the design process If any of the above items are not included in the nutrient budget the designer must explain why it was not necessary to include them If solids separation is used both the liquid and solid components of FDE must be considered separately in the nutrient budget This will require separate analysis of the liquid and solid components of the FDE Nutrient budgets are often already completed by the farmer or consultant on a regular basis This budget is often adequate In addition there are several analytical tools available to FDE designers who wish to complete an independent nutrient budget For example the Overseer software programme is available free of charge from AgResearch Ltd www overseer org nz Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 17 4 3 Land Application Depth Selection of an appropriate land application depth depends primarily on the e nutrient content of the FDE e nutrient status of the soil e nutrient requirements of pasture or crop e landscape featu
101. rom all enclosed areas subjected to animal FDE e avoid potential contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies and e comply with all regulatory requirements Initial collection may be by a number of different methods Common FDE collection methods include e Hose Wash e Flood Wash e Scraping o Chain ina groove in the floor o Rubber backing gates o Scraper attached to a farm vehicle e Gravity Flow Slats or Grates If slats or grates are used they must be designed to hold their own weight plus the weight of animals humans and equipment operating within the collection area Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 40 5 9 The openings must be large enough to prevent undue slat or grate blockages yet small enough to reduce risk of animal injury Common sizes range from 10 45 mm USDA 1997 Other Concreted Areas The minimum recommended ground slope for yards is 2 and 1 for all other areas Conveyance Infrastructure Conveyance to Storage In addition to the general hydraulic design requirements outlined in Section 5 7 the conveyance infrastructure must be able to e comply with all regulatory requirements e handle the peak flow rate of FDE into the system e convey all material to storage e avoid contamination of clean areas and e avoid potential contamination of groundwater and surface water bodies If solids separation is not undertaken the FDE may be pumped or gravity dra
102. st be within 10 of bar the system specification kPa Pressure variations at the applicator s must be according to the limits in Section 4 6 Effective liquid storage volume days Not less than the system specification m see Section 3 1 Effective solids storage volume days Not less than the system specification m see Section 3 2 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Standards September 2015 Page 20 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Code of Practice Disclaimer DairyNZ Limited DairyNZ we our endeavours to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate and current However we do not accept liability for any error or omission The information that appears in this publication is intended to provide the best possible dairy farm management practices systems and advice that DairyNZ has access to However the information is provided as general guidance only and is not intended as a substitute for specific advice Practices systems and advice may vary depending on the circumstances applicable to your situation The information may also be subject to change at any time without notice DairyNZ takes no responsibility whatsoever for the currency and or accuracy of this information its completeness or fitness for purpose Copyright Copyright in this publication including text graphics logos and icons is owned or licensed to DairyNZ Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions p
103. t achieve if local regulations consent conditions and the needs of the purchaser are to be met Determination of many of the parameters described in this section is interdependent on one or more other parameters All parameters are site specific As such developing a complete set of design specifications is often an iterative process involving continual cross checking of input information calculated values resource consent requirements and farm management requirements Sizing the Land Application Area s Calculate the minimum area of land to be used for the application of FDE using e Local regulatory requirements for nutrient loading i e kg N ha and e A nutrient budget A nutrient budget will define a minimum application area that is based on using nutrients most effectively Of the two results use the one requiring the largest area as a design specification The following equation may be used to calculate the required FDE land application area A LN Vann 1 000 ML 6 where A minimum required FDE land application area ha LN concentration of limiting nutrient in FDE mg g m Vann total FDE produced on whole farm per year m yr ML maximum loading criteria for limiting nutrient kg ha yr i e the regulatory limit or maximum effective loading calculated from a nutrient budget If solids separation is used both the liquid and solid components of FDE must be considered separately when ca
104. t be selected so that the design application depth is not exceeded The desired travel speed of the irrigator may be calculated by St 3 600 Qapp x W Aapp t Driarget 1 1 where S Specified travel speed of the irrigator m hr Qapp Flow rate to the applicator s W Width of wetted pattern in the direction of travel m Aapp Wetted area of the applicator m Ditarget Average application depth mm or St Ra W Daarget 12 where S Specified travel speed of the irrigator m hr Ra Average application intensity mm hr W Width of wetted pattern in the direction of travel m Diarget Average application depth mm Some machines have fixed speed increments e g user selects from one of four pre programmed speeds In this instance a set point must be available on the specified machine that allows for an actual travel speed gt S Example Calculation Assuming a travelling rotating boom irrigator with a circular wetted diameter of 30 metres and a flow rate of 5 5 s the application intensity was calculated in a previous example calculation to be 28 mm hr If the design application depth is 15 mm then the required travel speed may be calculated by Equation 12 Si Ra W Daarget S 28 mm hr 30 m 15 mm 56 m hr Therefore this irrigator would be required to travel gt 56 metres every hour in order to apply lt 15 mm Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of
105. t people with different skills will be involved at various stages This document is not for designers of storage ponds It provides guidance on sizing and siting storages but detailed design is complex enough to require its own set of guidelines Background Rapid development has taken place recently in the New Zealand dairy industry and DairyNZ has reported a lack of understanding of the fundamental design process by designers and suppliers of FDE systems This lack of understanding is leading to inadequate performance in many cases Much is written on best practice for FDE management However gaps exist because there are few good resources and even fewer comprehensive resources written specifically for New Zealand regarding the design processes required to develop FDE systems that allow managers to meet their goals This document aims to fill that gap The development of this document has been conducted with support from FDE experts and the dairy industry It recognises the need for designers to interpret the guidelines according to individual requirements provided any decisions comply with all regulatory requirements existing industry standards and the principles of preserving natural resources Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page iii THE FDE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1 PURPOSE OF THE FDE SYSTEM In New Zealand the purpose of farm dairy effluent FDE systems is to capture and ap
106. ted by one swing of the gun across its operating arc and Qapp is the flow rate to that machine This applies to all gun irrigators e g a travelling gun or effluent gun attached to a centre pivot Travelling Boom or Linear Move For travelling linear system Aapp is the total area wetted by all of the sprinklers on all spans when the machine is stationary and Qapp is the flow rate to the machine Separate Systems Attached to Centre Pivots For systems where a separate FDE applicator is attached to a centre pivot the application intensity is calculated as if the FDE applicator were operating as a separate unit e g a stationary sprinkler or a gun irrigator as above Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 27 Example Calculation Consider an impact sprinkler with a wetted diameter of 20 metres and a flow rate of 2 s operating on level well drained land The average application intensity may be calculated by Equation 9 Ra 3 600 Qapp Aapp Ra 3 600 2 s x 10 m 23 mm hr This sprinkler must only be used if the soil s infiltration rate is gt 23 mm hr Further given a design application depth of 15 mm this sprinkler could operate for approximately 39 minutes before exceeding the design application depth Example Calculation Consider a travelling rotating boom irrigator with a circular wetted diameter of 30 metres and a flow rate of 5 5 l s operat
107. tem specification Dgpec The application depth calculated in Section 4 3 DU Upper quartile distribution uniformity If DUug information is not available a design may use the low quartile equivalent DU as a substitute DU focuses on the quarter of the area that receives the least applied depth If the distribution pattern is normally distributed DU 0 80 is equivalent to DUj 1 25 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 25 Example Calculation Assume the design specification indicates a maximum application depth of 15 mm based on the factors discussed in Section 4 3 Further assume that the manufacturer of the applicator has specified a DUyg 1 2 The designer must specify a Diarget that would result in a Dyg lt 15 mm The design depth Diarger may be calculated using Equation 8 D target Dspec D Ung Daarget 15mm 1 2 Daarget 12 5 mm This means that in order to ensure the application depth is lt 15 on most of the application area the average application depth must be lt 12 5 mm Adjusting Application Depth for Management Reasons The design specification for application depth see Section 4 3 needs to be adjusted to reflect farm management preferences and the physical capabilities of the chosen application method Adjust this prior to preparing the final system specification Generally the depth applied in any single event should be made as low as possible
108. tem will comprise of and what it will be capable of achieving A system specification e lists components of the system e g pipes and pumps e shows their locations and e describes their key specifications e g diameters speeds pressures Total Solids TS The residue remaining after FDE has been evaporated and dried at a specified temperature 103 to 105 C Metcalf amp Eddy 2003 Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 63 Appendix A Site Visit Checklist or will be required Item Description Complete Site layout Obtain a copy of the property map including all current Map infrastructure and land features and any planned infrastructure Identify land features that may affect the design of the FDE Topography system including land slope gullies surface water bodies flood risks etc Designers Identify the potential areas for dairy sheds storage locations and for land application Fencin Identify potential fencing arrangements and how it will 8 affect FDE land application equipment Shelter Identify the natural or artificial wind breaks that are present Land Restrictions Identify protected areas or covenants on titles and the location of any sensitive areas Energy Source If power is required locate the nearest supply and identify its limitations Determine if there is a suitable water supply available for the
109. the design specifications System specifications are also prepared listing what the final system will comprise of and what it will be capable of achieving Land Application System Selection A land application system must be selected that meets or exceeds all of the requirements of the design specifications Application depth and application intensity are the key specifications likely to drive the selection process However the system must also be suitable for the farming enterprise type and meet any other client needs Special emphasis should be given to providing a system that is capable of a low application intensity and a low application depth where soil and landscape features dictate this as beneficial Because of the nutrient content of FDE it is especially important for FDE irrigation to be applied with high uniformity Highly uniform application maximises the nutrient benefit to pasture and avoids potential adverse effects on water quality Special emphasis should also be given to selecting components that are able to handle the solids content of FDE without blockages Note the section on Special Considerations for the Application of Separated Solids Adjusting Application Depth for Uniformity The design specification for application depth Section 4 3 needs to be adjusted for the application uniformity of the selected system The application depth adjusted for uniformity must still be less than the depth listed in the design
110. ty to flush the entire FDE conveyance system with fresh water after use This avoids solids build up in the system and will help avoid potential corrosion issues Flushing the FDE system with clean water can also reduce the amount of FDE that leaks when shifting irrigator hoses Pumping stations are covered in detail in Section 5 11 Back Flow Prevention Because of the potential for contamination a FDE system design must include backflow prevention if it is to be connected to a freshwater source This includes systems where FDE is injected into freshwater irrigation systems that are connected to a groundwater supply or surface water source Local regulations will dictate the type of back flow prevention device necessary In the absence of a local regulation a reduced pressure zone RPZ back flow prevention device or an air gap separation is recommended Hydrants Hydrants provide a connection point between land application systems and a buried mainline Traditional irrigation hydrants that T into the mainline may not be adequate for FDE system as solids in the FDE can settle in the dead section of the mainline causing blockages Where solids are present consideration should be given to using hydrants that break into the mainline such that all of the flow of FDE is diverted out of the mainline to the irrigator Appropriate provisions must be included in the design to prevent siphoning of the storage and to control the emptying o
111. use the most accurate relevant sources available Farm Management Information It is important that the FDE system fits into the management of the farm as a whole Ensure that farm management needs are identified prior to designing a FDE system See Table 1 for some examples of things that should be considered A design must consider the purchaser s current needs and any additional needs into the foreseeable future e g are stocking rates planned to change A design must accommodate the balance of capital investment and on going operational costs required by the purchaser A design must also consider the logistical needs of the purchaser e g when does the system need to be operational and what level of labour skill is required Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 14 3 6 Regulatory Requirements Check with relevant local regional and national rules to ensure that e the planned FDE facilities are classified as a permitted activity or e necessary resource consents have been obtained for the FDE system and e there are no other regulatory requirements including local regulations or resource consent conditions that may affect the FDE system Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 15 4 1 DECIDING PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS The second stage in developing a farm dairy effluent FDE system is to determine the level of performance the future system mus
112. when only when only when within 24 within 24 requirement soil water soil water soil water hours of soil hours of soil deficit exists deficit exists deficit exists saturation saturation a Very stony soils with gt 35 stone content in the top 20 cm of soil b Soil water holding capacity in upper 30 cm of soil Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 18 4 4 For many soil and landscape types determination of application depth will be linked to storage size and soil moisture characteristics A properly sized storage will allow for a soil moisture deficit to occur so that a reasonable depth of FDE may be applied without causing problems See Section 4 6 for more information on how to properly size the storage Avoiding Excessive Nutrient Application It is recommended that the system be designed so that no more than 50 of the annual nutrient demand for a given area is applied during each application event Spreading the yearly nutrient target for a given area over several applications increases the likelihood of retaining the nutrients in the plant root zone and increases the availability of nutrients throughout the year Most current regulations refer to nitrogen loading i e kg N ha yr But the design application depth should be calculated in terms of the limiting nutrient which may be something other than nitrogen Regulatory Considerations Local regulatory requirements
113. y be a range Application uniformity ratio Expected nutrient application per event kg N ha kg P ha kg K ha Particle sizes removed mm if used Pumping rate l s m hr Expected pond emptying schedule days hrs day Pump operating pressure m kPa Irrigator operating pressure m kPa Effective liquid storage volume days ne Effective solids storage volume days 3 m Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 67 Labour Requirements Yearly operational labour requirements hrs yr Yearly maintenance requirements hrs yr Hours required for operation hrs 100 cows Hours required for routine maintenance hrs 100 cows Energy Requirements Pumping system energy rating kW System pumping efficiency kWh m Expected Operating Costs Expected annual operating cost yr Operating cost per animal cow yr 100 cow yr In addition to the items in the above table a complete system specification must also include all of the following Input assumptions soils climate FDE characteristics etc Plans Gutters drains sizes and layouts Pipe sizes layout Specification of land application equipment Specification of stirrers if used Specification of electrical equipment Specification of alarms and monitoring equipment Technical supporting information Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 68 dairynz co nz
114. y part of this publication or commercialise any information products or services obtained from any part of this publication without our written permission All organisations represented in the steering and technical groups have permission to use this publication Acknowledgements This document was developed for DairyNZ by Joe Powers and Neal Borrie of Aqualine Research Ltd under the guidance of a steering group and technical advisory group represented below Thanks to all for their valuable contribution and special thanks to Environment Waikato for initial development of the concept Design Standards Steering Group AgVice Effluent amp Irrigation Design NZ Environment Waikato Federated Farmers Farming Supplies New Zealand Fonterra Hi Tech Enviro Solutions Irrigation New Zealand New Zealand Milking and Pumping Trade Assn Inc Numedic Page Bloomer Associates RX Plastics Stuart Reid Design Standards Technical Advisory Group AgResearch Aqualine Research Ltd DairyNZ effluent specialists Fonterra Hi Tech Enviro Solutions Page Bloomer Associates Version 2 released April 2013 Working party for version 2 incorporating feedback from industry consultation DairyNZ Fonterra Waikato Regional Council Aqualine Research Ltd Page Bloomer Associates Version 3 released September 2015 incorporating feedback from industry consultation TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABOUT THES DOCUMENT sccciescsoutsscossaeesccaceasovouenstsv
115. y weight 10 8 12 N kg cow day 0 3 0 15 0 45 P kg cow day 0 03 0 02 0 08 K kg cow day 0 3 0 06 0 37 All values based on mid range values from the most relevant publications in a literature review Total produced per animal over one 24 hour period Equations 1 5 provide guidance for calculating other important design parameters In addition there are several analytical tools available to FDE designers to help calculate expected FDE characteristics For example the Overseer software programme is available free of charge from AgResearch Ltd www overseer org nz Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 8 The total volume of FDE produced per cow each day can be estimated by Vide Vm u T pad 24 F V wash t V other 1 Where Vide volume of diluted FDE captured per animal per day cow day Vmiu volume of manure urine produced per animal per day t cow day Tpad number of hours each day that animals spend on collection areas V wash volume of wash water used per animal per day cow day V other Volume of any other material mixed with FDE e g bedding The solids content of the diluted FDE can be estimated by Pa T Po Vide a V wash V fde 2 Where Pa solids content of the diluted FDE Po original solids content of the undiluted FDE Vide volume of diluted FDE captured per animal per day cow day Vwash Volume of wash water us
116. yout e Soils information e Climate information e Regulatory requirements e Farm management needs e FDE characteristics Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 51 System Specification Size of the application area s Land application method Range of application depths the system is capable of applying Range of nutrient loadings the system is capable of achieving Application intensity Expected application uniformity Solids separation method if used Size of particles removed if solid separation used Pumping rate Pump operating pressure Irrigator operating pressure Expected pumping frequency and duration Storage type Storage volume Plan showing the locations of the proposed infrastructure and the land application area s Bill of Materials The bill of materials and associated costs must provide a clear description of items and services to assemble the designed system This will include some or all of the following Description of materials with rating or classification o FDE collection infrastructure e g grates concrete etc Materials for storage construction Solids separation equipment Stirring equipment Irrigation system components Pipes and fittings Pumping and related equipment Electrical equipment Oo 0 0 0 0 0 0 O Any other necessary components Required quantities of each item Farm Dairy Effluent FDE Design Code of Practice September 2015 Page 52 Comp
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