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Description
Presentation #1: In recent years modern wastewater control system technology
has diversified to offer everything from very sophisticated monitoring, command
and & control, and on-board intelligence to very accessible remote alarm
notification. This progress has reached the point where there are four main
tiers of capability that have developed in the market.All this functionality has prompted many
operators and system owners to ask how they can best leverage these
technologies. Matching control system capabilities to the needs of system
owners, operators, and service companies can help create opportunities for
improved system operation, greater O&M efficiency, and operational
flexibility.This presentation will
highlight five aspects of remote monitoring technology. One, it will help
operators determine which tier of remote monitoring capability may best suit
their clients, business, or management model needs. Two, it will share
information on how the four primary tiers of remote monitoring technology may
apply to large deployments of systems. Three, it will illustrate how remote
monitoring technology can be used to optimize O&M management. Four, it will
show how remote monitoring technology and data can be used to optimize
individual system operation. Five, the presentation will review the operational
considerations of currently available sensors and the underlying onsite wastewater
collection and treatment equipment.
Presentation #2: Centralized wastewater treatment facilities have greatly
benefited from the adoption of advanced control systems and sensors in their
treatment trains. Automation in these facilities has made biological processes
more efficient by reducing expensive chemical inputs, aeration costs, and
direct operator supervision. These benefits outweigh the additional cost of
installing and maintaining more complex controls and sensors. The onsite
treatment sector has been slower to incorporate automation schemes despite an
exponential drop in the cost of computing power, sensors, and the increased
interconnectivity of household devices and appliances. As regulations across
the nation are becoming more stringent towards onsite treatment, and as the
desire for onsite water recycling increases, better process control and failure
detection is needed in the onsite sector. This presentation proposes a
classification system for defining onsite treatment systems based on the level
of system automation. The system taxonomy includes five categories: no control,
manual control, open-loop control, closed-loop control, and interconnected
systems. These categories cover most of the existing onsite systems and lay a
framework for the future of more interconnected onsite systems. Products common
to the industry, including septic tanks, aerobic treatment units, and membrane
bioreactors will be presented as case studies for the classification system. The
presentation will also highlight existing sensor technologies and their
potential applications to onsite system automation.
Presentation #3: Wi-Fi and Cellular enabled devices are becoming prevalent in
today's market. As a septic installer, your customers either are now or will be
requesting them. This session will provide you the knowledge and tools to you
need to know to be able to successfully define scope, quote, and execute
projects containing wireless devices. Learning Objectives: 1--Identify if a customer’s site is suitable for
Wi-Fi enabled devices, 2--Wireless signal strength: How to test for it, and
what to do if it’s not there, 3--Wireless and non-wireless solutions in power
loss situations, 4--Wi-Fi versus Cellular Technology: Which one to choose, 5--How
to define and communicate your scope on a Wireless Installation, 6--Ways to use
wireless technology as a business development opportunity.