Aquatic Informatics has launched WIMS Process Manager, the latest addition to the Hach WIMS Platform, designed to bring together SCADA, laboratory, operational and simulated data.
Using wastewater modelling software and digital twin technology, WIMS Process Manager is designed to support wastewater facilities in moving from reactive troubleshooting towards proactive process planning and optimisation.
The digital twin technology enables operators to forecast process outcomes up to 24 hours in advance, helping them identify potential issues before they occur. Operators can also simulate process adjustments before implementation, allowing them to assess potential outcomes and resource requirements.
The platform can be used to evaluate treatment processes against objectives including regulatory compliance, sustainability and cost management, with real-time event detection and process performance validation.
“Traditional systems often highlight issues during or after they occur,” said Megan Baxter, general manager, Aquatic Informatics. “This limits the ability to fix issues quickly, which can result in plant downtime and costly solutions. With WIMS Process Manager, wastewater facilities can view dynamic, virtual replicas of physical plant processes.”
According to Aquatic Informatics, facilities using WIMS Process Manager have achieved up to a 20% reduction in energy and chemical use through precise dosing and optimised aeration setpoints, as well as up to a 35% reduction in nitrous oxide emissions.
Tanner Thorson, wastewater plant superintendent in Louisville, Colorado, said: “WIMS Process Manager allows us to model changes in advance, and helped us identify opportunities to reduce aeration energy costs while keeping effluent quality well within target limits. The digital twin will also help inform decisions related to our upcoming plant expansion.”
WIMS Process Manager is currently available across the Americas, Australia and Europe.
