Effective instrumentation and control systems are critical for the efficient operation of any water or wastewater treatment facility. They allows more flexibility and greater control over the treatment plant and provides complete and timely data available to management, aiding in decision making and trouble shooting. This training course aims to introduce the basis of instruments, sensors and computer programs used for proper operation and control of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.
Target Group
This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities, and it is especially useful for engineers, technicians and specialists that work in a Drinking or Wastewater Treatment Plants and are in charge to operate SCADA systems.
Objectives of the Training Course
At the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
Recognize the importance of instrumentation and control system in operation of treatment facilities;
Understand the application of sensors;
Recognize various types of sensors and transducers;
Read instruments and make proper adjustments in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities;
Identify symptoms of measurement and control system problems;
Identify tasks in their treatment plant that could be performed by computers;
Recognize cautions that must be exercised by operators using computers;
Evaluate both computer hardware and software;
Comprehend the use of SCADA programs in water and wastewater treatment plants;
Training Method
The training is based on lectures presented in PowerPoint, combined with discussions and case studies. In addition to lectures and discussions, participants will analyse specific case studies.
Training Course Materials
The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual “SCADA System Overview for Water and Wastewater Professionals”. In addition, the participants will receive certificate of attendance.
Registration Fee
Members of SHUKALB/SHUKOS: 13,000 ALL/person
Non-members: 16,000 ALL/person
This fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch breaks.