Study on the Implementation of a PID Controller in a Sanitation System
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https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.2675-3588.2026.v7n1.p31-40Keywords:
Operational Efficiency, Basic Sanitation, PID Controller, Technical-Economic Perspective, Maintenance, Process OptimizationAbstract
Several technologies have been developed, implemented, and improved to enhance operational efficiency and optimize processes in different sectors of the economy. One of the areas impacted by this advancement is sanitation, which employs equipment ranging from robust devices such as motors, pumps, and generators to more sensitive instruments such as chemical dosing systems and sensors used for process management. In this context, the main objective of this study is to present the application of PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control and monitoring technology, analyzing, from a technical and economic perspective, the effects of implementing a PID controller in an operational sanitation unit located in a region with characteristics similar to those of Brazil's Midwest and Northern regions. From a technical standpoint, parameters such as flow rate in the treatment network, equipment maintenance, and the adjustments required for proper operation are considered. From an economic standpoint, comparative studies were conducted to evaluate the reduction in operational energy consumption (kWh) before and after the implementation of the control system. Through these analyses, the impacts of the PID system implementation are highlighted and discussed, along with potential improvement points aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
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