Wastewater treatment plants can monitor their facility operations using these sophisticated systems:
Telemetry
Telemetry systems involve wireless data transfer via radio or sometimes computer networks. Plant operators can monitor the wastewater treatment plant from anywhere, anytime, as long as they have internet access. They can schedule maintenance, keep an eye on any developments and observe trouble spots before they develop into big problems. Remote telemetry systems monitor temperature, vibrations, humidity, pipe roll-over and pressure. Operators can use cameras to see inside grids and track surface bubble patterns. The user-friendly online dashboard makes it easy to scan for trouble and schedule maintenance.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
SCADA software is a control system architecture that uses computers and network data for high-level monitoring and supervisory operations. Remote terminal units (RTUs) use a telemetry system to allow the physical monitoring systems at the plant to communicate with the computer network. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) can be set at the plant to control a certain variable, such as airflow. Then operators can use the SCADA system to change those set points. SCADA system uses easy-to-use diagnostic displays to show and record system data and trigger alarms if necessary.