The Importance of Water Supply and Automation of Pumping Stations
Water is the foundation for the normal development of all living organisms on our planet. Water supply systems occupy a key position in the infrastructure of settlements and enterprises.
To ensure uninterrupted water supply to facilities, engineers are actively implementing automation for the management of pumping stations. The control panels of the pumps are an important element of technical progress in this field.
Functions of the Automation System at Pumping Stations
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The automation at pumping stations controls such important functions:
- starting and stopping of pumps and other installations;
- monitoring and adjusting parameters such as water level, flow rate, pressure, etc.;
- receiving signals about changes in parameters and transmitting them to controllers.
Advantages of Control Panels
The control panels for managing pumping stations have numerous advantages:
- optimization of the capacity of water tower tanks due to smooth starting and stopping of pumps, which may even allow for the abandonment of water towers;
- cost savings, as the need for service personnel and expenses for heating and lighting are reduced;
- extension of the service life of all mechanisms in the system due to the ability to disconnect units during emergencies or malfunctions;
- concentration of all control devices in one place, significantly reducing costs for additional buildings for personnel;
- increased reliability and flexibility of the system due to the use of automation, allowing for easy monitoring and adjustment of processes;
- personnel is relieved from routine work in harsh conditions, which can often be unsanitary.
Experts note that investments in automation control panels for pumping stations pay off within a period of up to 2 years.
Monitoring the Operation of Pumping Stations
For monitoring the parameters of pump operation, special sensors are used that convert the measured quantities into electrical signals sent to the actuating mechanism.
Types of Sensors and Relays in Automation
Various types of sensors and relays are used in the control panels for managing pumping installations.