SCADA & Automation Resources

  1. How Microgrids Can Reduce The Energy Pressures On Water Infrastructure 6/18/2024
    With the ability to isolate from the primary grid, maximize the full potential of onsite distributed energy resources (DERs), and intelligently manage onsite energy loads, microgrids have emerged as an ideal solution to help water departments modernize operations for the energy demands of today and tomorrow.
  2. Innovating Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing AI For Energy Efficiency And Enhanced Performance 6/7/2024

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by energy-intensive aeration processes and the consequent escalation of operational costs in wastewater treatment.

  3. Modernizing Water Management: How AI, 3D, And Immersive Reality Transform Water Utility Organizations Through Digital Twins 6/6/2024
    Water utilities face increasing challenges, including aging infrastructure, climate change impacts, and growing demand. In this digital age, innovative technologies like AI, 3D modeling, and immersive reality offer transformative solutions. One such solution gaining traction is the concept of digital twins — virtual replicas of physical assets or systems.
  4. Unveiling The Technology Experts Powering A Vast Infrastructure 5/21/2024
    From remote mountain locations to urban networks, how IT helps keep Denver Water's system running.
  5. 6 Steps To Improving Energy Efficiency In Water And Wastewater Operations 5/7/2024
    Water and wastewater utilities account for nearly 4% of the world's energy consumption. With emissions targets looming and pressures building around water tariffs that frequently fall short of covering costs, there's an urgent need to reduce energy usage. This means tackling inefficient processes, such as mechanical flow control and the use of oversized equipment.
  6. Flowing Forward: How Technology Is A Necessity For Solving The Water Sector's Growing Challenges 5/2/2024
    Modern problems for water utilities, including limited workforce and aging infrastructure, require modern tools for overcoming them.
  7. The Vital Role Of Measurement In Effective Wastewater Recovery 3/7/2024
    How digitalization technologies, including data analytics and asset management, can offer smart, sustainable solutions to our planet's wastewater treatment challenges — and help combat the problems of global water scarcity.
  8. Justifying SCADA Projects 1/29/2024

    In this article, read about a Balanced Scorecard Approach, which incorporates intangible benefits and helps articulate the benefits of SCADA and other automation projects. 

  9. Complying With The EPA's First Limits On Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' For Public Drinking Water 1/3/2024

    Monitoring and reporting software helps utilities meet compliance requirements.

  10. What Benefits Do Variable Frequency Drives Offer For Pump Control? 10/10/2023

    People working with water infrastructure or handling other industrial needs may choose variable frequency drives (VFDs) for better pump control options. This approach relies on a component that alters the frequency and voltage received by the pump motor, thereby changing its speed and torque. Here are some of the benefits of VFDs.