Water Environment Federation

Automation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities - WEF Manual of Practice Water Environment Federation 4 Revised edition

As automation continues to be a growing component of the water industry, new technologies and applications are constantly being developed and are producing great benefits. This manual will introduce the reader to the technological advancement and present the reader with the elements and standards of a complete automation design. Ideal for designers, utility managers, and operators. Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Automation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities Chapter 2: The Business Case for Automation Chapter 3: Complete Automation Design Chapter 4: Process and Instrumentation Diagram Chapter 5: Process Control Narratives Chapter 6: Specifications Chapter 7: Process Control Strategies Chapter 8: General Instrument Characteristics Chapter 9: Sensors Chapter 10: Final Control Element Chapter 11: Communications and Connectivity Chapter 12: Physical and Cyber Security Chapter 13: Human-Machine Interfaces Chapter 14: Process Controllers Chapter 15: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 16: Control Systems Training