Removal of suspended-matter in the drinking water supply With our monitoring and control solutions for water filtration, you can realize a more energy-efficient and reliable plant operation.

Collect measured values during the removal of suspended matter

The challenge


Open filtration stage

High energy consumption and avoidable downtimes

Removing suspended matter is a process that requires quite a bit of energy and the optimum use of screen and filter systems. Along with the necessary purification of the water extracted and the removal of turbidity, this process also protects downstream plant parts.

Solution


Integrated remote diagnostics in the disinfection process

Dosing units monitored reliably and controlled based on data

With Phoenix Contact solutions, you can acquire all process-relevant measured values from the parts of the plant responsible for removing suspended matter. An open control technology allows the process to be controlled easily and securely. Based on data, the process sequence is controlled optimally. The key here is protecting the system and energy efficiency.

Rotary drum system
Acquiring energy data in the flocculant dosing process with a modular power measurement terminal
Open filtration stage
Rotary drum system

The first surface water processing stage takes place in a rotary drum system. The PLCnext Control family of modular control technology facilitates reliable control of filtration based on the measured values acquired through various standard interfaces.

Acquiring energy data in the flocculant dosing process with a modular power measurement terminal

In the agglomeration, the size of flocculation is controlled by applying energy. This is achieved via speed control. Monitoring the energy applied to the motors provides an opportunity for energy optimization. Acquire data with our IoT-capable EMpro energy measuring devices.

Open filtration stage

The open filtration stage operates according to the overflow principle, as the retention time of the water has a considerable influence on the purification performance. Easily integrate the safe control of the valves and drive technology into your network via Modbus, PROFIBUS, or PROFINET.

Flexible adaptation to your automation task

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Automation technology for PLCnext Technology
Controllers with various performance classes are available within the PLCnext Technology framework. This allows ideal adaptation to your specific automation task. Use your preferred programming language for automation and connect your system to your cloud.
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Automation technology for PLCnext Technology
Secure remote communication
We provide appropriate industrial routers and cybersecurity that will allow you to communicate securely with your machines and systems anywhere in the world.
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Secure remote communication
Water Functions software library
Using programmed function blocks, the software library simplifies the measurement and control of system processes in wastewater treatment and drinking water treatment.
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Water Functions software library

Your advantages

  • Energy costs are reduced by identifying potential savings with modular energy data acquisition
  • Optimize system utilization with intelligent switching of system parts
  • Reduce peak loads with predictive trend calculation

Contact

Fabian Pasimeni
Fabian Pasimeni
Global Industry Manager Urban Infrastructure
I would be happy to consult with you on your modernization or extension projects. Benefit from our long-standing experience and extensive range of services.

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