Key Features and Technologies of Smart STPs
– Sensors: Real-time monitoring of flow, pH, temperature, DO, ORP, ammonia, nitrate, turbidity, BOD, COD, TSS. – Level and flow transmitters: For influent, effluent, and sludge handling systems. – Smart flow meters and analyzers: Installed at critical points for continuous data acquisition.
– PLC/SCADA Systems: Enables automatic process control, alarm management, and remote operations. usage of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in sewer water treatment plants – Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Used in large-scale plants for coordinated operations. – Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): To optimize blower, pump, and motor operations.
– Predictive modeling: For biological load changes and equipment failure. – Process optimization: AI adjusts aeration, dosing, and retention times in real-time. – Anomaly detection: Early identification of abnormal process behavior.
– Remote monitoring: Supervisors can access plant data from anywhere. – Cloud-based analytics: Long-term data storage, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking. – Mobile apps and dashboards: For operators, engineers, and municipal authorities.
– Virtual replication of the STP for simulation, fault analysis, and optimization. – Helps plan upgrades and test control strategies digitally before implementation.