ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE SELECTION AND COMPONENT LOCATION
TWPS COMPONENT LOCATION
Table 1 provides a list of site considerations and site dimensions for each consideration. Figure 1
provides a graphic illustration of typical TWPS work site dimensions and a sample layout. Use the Table
and Figure as a guideline for selecting a site and for laying out the TWPS components at that site.
Table 1. TWPS Site Consideration and Dimension Guidelines.
SITE CONSIDERATION
SITE DIMENSION
Drive-in access for on-road equipment.
At least 12 ft. wide
Work area required for equipment maneuvering and set-up.
At least 75 ft. x 100 ft.
Grade not to exceed 2 crosswise (front to back) and
Ground fairly smooth, level, and clear.
1 lengthwise (side to side)
Cleared path to water source.
At least 12 ft. wide
Work area elevation above water source with P-1 and P-2 pumps.
73 ft. maximum (limited by total pump capacity)
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Elevation of 1 raw water pump above water source.
23 ft. maximum (limited by pump capacity)
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Distance of 1 raw water pump from inlet strainer location in water source.
130 ft. maximum (limited by thirteen 10 ft. hoses)
Distance of cyclone separator from raw water pump.
About 6 ft. (limited by 6 ft. hose)
Distance of diesel-driven raw water pump from TWPS skid.
200 ft. max (limited by four 50 ft. hoses & pump
capacity)
Water depth from the inlet strainer to the bottom of the raw water source.
3 ft. minimum; 5 ft. or more preferred
Distance of motor-driven raw water pump from TWPS.
100 ft. maximum (limited by power cord length)
Distance of MF feed pump (P-3) from TWPS.
About 20 ft. (limited by 20 ft. hose)
Distance of MF feed tank from MF feed pump.
About 3 ft. (limited by 3 ft. hose and adaptor)
Distance of distribution tanks from TWPS.
15 to 30 ft. (limited by four 10 ft. hoses)
Distance of distribution tank from adjacent distribution tank.
About 5 ft. (limited by 5 ft. hose and adaptor)
Distance of distribution pump (P-7 and P-8) from tee adaptors.
About 5 ft. (limited by 5 ft. hose)
Cleaning waste storage tank (if used).
At an elevation below the TWPS
Less than 30 ft. from the waste out connection
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