Research Article
Oct 1976
Philadelphia's Water System Automation Plan
Authors: Carmen F. Guarino, M.ASCE, John J. Smith Jr., Robert E. Day, Patrick R. Cairo, AM.ASCE, Alan Hess, M.ASCE, and Joseph V. RadziulAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 102, Issue 5
Abstract
The writers describe the development of a 5-yr master plan to implement a modern integrated total system automation of the City of Philadelphia's water treatment and distribution facilities including associated components. Analytical instrumentation and other devices located in the rivers, the treatment process, and distribution system provide information through communication links to process control computers. The data are analyzed by the master control computer which utilizes especially derived algorithms to determine adjustments of chemical feeds and process flows via supervisory control of the plant's equipment. This paper examines the multidisciplined approach taken to the problem, starting with the review of the treatment processes, continuing with strategies for improving treatment methods, the development of the five-level hierarchical control structure and the derivation of advanced control strategies for computer-based process control and management.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 102 • Issue 5 • October 1976
Pages: 953 - 968
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1976
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Carmen F. Guarino, M.ASCE
Water Commissioner and Chf. Engr., Water Dept., Philadelphia, Pa.
John J. Smith Jr.
Corporate Mgr., Process Design, Black, Crow and Eidsness, Inc., Gainesville, Fla.
Robert E. Day
Northeast Regional Mgr., Black, Crow and Eidsness, Inc., Gainesville, Fla.
Patrick R. Cairo, AM.ASCE
Asst. Chf., Research and Development, Water Dept., Philadelphia, Pa.
Alan Hess, M.ASCE
Chf. of Treatment, Water Dept., Philadelphia, Pa.
Joseph V. Radziul
Chf., Research and Development, Water Dept., Philadelphia, Pa.
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