Article: Operation control. (wastewater treatment)(The 1996 Public Works Manual)(Water Pollution Control)

The electronics revolution has made its impact felt in the wastewater treatment field in many facets of operational control. While a completely automated plant may not be feasible at the present and there may be some "bugs" to be worked out of process control, properly working automated systems can save on labor, promote efficiency and safety, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. In addition to process control, laboratory equipment has been upgraded and safety devices, especially those for detecting hazardous gases, has been greatly improved.

One phase of operation that may always need the human brain is evaluation of results for selection of alternative operating ...

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