Operation Of Newterra Microclear Mbr; Control System - Main Scada Control, Plcs And Hmis; Hmi Control Screen - ProMinent DULCOMETER PH-501 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

5.0 OPERATION of newterra MicroClear
MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) treatment technology is an effective combination of an activated
sludge biological treatment process with MicroClear MBR membrane filtration technology.
This section provides a description of the treatment process and how it is controlled. For a more
complete understanding, review the Process & Instrumentation Diagram and System Layout
provided in Appendix A of this manual as well. The detailed Control Narrative with factory
setpoints, alarms and logic, please see Appendix K.
Most of the equipment in the newterra WWTP can be operated in either manual or automatic
mode. The system is designed to always run in auto mode. The manual option is provided
mainly for maintenance purposes.
5.1 Control System – Main SCADA Control, PLCs and HMIs
The newterra MicroClear
system is programmed to:
Receive analog and digital input signals from the switches and transmitters being
controlled;
Process the information using the structure and rules entered into the program;
Generate outputs that control the equipment - turn equipment OFF or ON.
Generate alarms if critical conditions are present
Provide a HMI (Human Machine Interface) touch-screen for ease of operator process
monitoring and control.

5.1.2 HMI Control Screen

An example of an HMI Control Screen is provided below:
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MBR
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