Effluent treatment is an essential activity for preserving the environment and public health. However, these systems are complex and require careful operation to ensure the quality of the treated water.
The Industrial Internet of Things – IIoT can be an effective solution to improve the efficiency and safety of effluent treatment plants (WWTPs). It allows monitoring of key process parameters in real time, which allows problems to be identified and corrected quickly and accurately.
A work developed and presented during the 31st National Sanitation and Environment Congress by Above-Net in partnership with Hydrosolution, evaluated the impact of Industrial IoT monitoring on the productivity of a mobile effluent treatment station. The results of the study showed that intelligent monitoring can be an effective tool for improving the productivity of WWTPs.
In the study, an effluent treatment plant with Bioreactor membrane technology was connected to the controller and equipped with some sensors. Results showed that the monitoring technology helped reduce unexpected downtime by 27%, increased productivity by 30% and increased membrane life by increasing operation within the working range 95% of the time.
Methodology
To carry out the study, membrane vacuum sensors, booster and backwash pump current sensors and a digital hydrometer were installed to measure negative pressure (TMP), pump currents and effluent production flow – respectively.
The monitoring system uses cross-condition alarms to interpolate information from multiple non-existing sensors. For example, the membrane fouling level is estimated from the pump current and transmembrane pressure. The maximum allowable pressure is also monitored.
An intuitive control panel allows real-time visualization of all parameters, including effluent production and process trends. This makes it possible to fine-tune parameters to improve system performance.
Conclusion
Industrial IoT monitoring allowed the crossing of information from different sensors to immediately identify problems in the operation of the ETE. This made it possible to anticipate problems and make adjustments in a short space of time, which contributed to increased productivity and the useful life of the treatment plant.
The system also allows real-time visualization of all operational parameters, which allows problems to be identified and corrected quickly and efficiently.
Furthermore, Industrial IoT monitoring can be used to predict station failures. Trend analysis of data collected by monitoring can allow the identification of patterns that may indicate the occurrence of future failures.
Once again we will be present with our stand S04 to present the new modules and news of the Bridgemeter Intelligent Industrial IoT Platform , which collects and processes data from equipment, sensors and PLCs, in real time, facilitating the integration of devices, supervisory, maintenance and processes, identifying failures and predictive maintenance, reducing costs and unexpected downtime.
Bridgemeter also controls effluent and water treatment plants Bridgemeter quality, consumption, and allows remote control. Through its intelligence, the system indicates the need for maintenance in real time and allows digital management of equipment documentation, optimizing visits and increasing operational efficiency.
- Days : October 22nd to 24th, 2024
- Time : 1pm to 8pm
- Where : Green and Red Pavilion – Expo Center Norte – São Paulo – SP
- Stand : S04
- Free registration for the exhibition area
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