“opsCTRL is a component of the Master Plan because it facilitates easy, real-time access to critical plant information”

“opsCTRL is a component of the Master Plan because it facilitates easy, real-time access to critical plant information”

Elisabeth Valls, on the left of the image, reviews the data provided by opsCTRL on the management of the sewage treatment plant.

We are at INTRAVAL, a TRADEBE Group company located in Igualada, Barcelona, specifically in the REC neighborhood. INTRAVAL manages the Igualadina Wastewater Treatment and Recovery Plant (IDR) from the leather tanning industry in the city.

The plant treats the water through chemical, physical and biological processes, eliminating suspended matter, dissolved substances (organic matter and nitrogen) and color.
The water is treated and discharged into the sewer, meeting the environmental parameters required by current legislation and guaranteeing optimum treatment of industrial water. We spoke with Elisabet Valls, head of operations at the facility.

 

1. What are the reasons that led you to develop a control systems master plan?

The reasons are diverse and of great relevance to the continuity and operational improvement of the plant:
1.    Technological obsolescence: control systems can become outdated or without support from manufacturers, which puts operational continuity at risk.
2.    Security and cybersecurity: It is essential to ensure that control systems are protected and updated against new threats.
3.    Optimization and energy efficiency: More advanced control and monitoring allows for a reduction in energy and chemical consumption, improving operational and economic efficiency.
4.    Improved system interaction: The aim is to provide an intuitive and visually appealing user interface that facilitates access to key plant information.
This strategic approach ensures that the plant is prepared for current and future technological and environmental challenges.

2. What value does opsCTRL bring to the development of the master plan?

opsCTRL is a component of the master plan, as it facilitates easy, real-time access to critical plant information.
It functions as an “operational brain” that connects, centralizes and optimizes control of the facility, enabling smarter and more efficient management.
Thanks to opsCTRL, we improve monitoring and response capabilities, which translates into safer and more reliable operations.

 

 

“opsCTRL has transformed decision making, making it possible to anticipate critical situations and optimize key processes”

 

3. How has operational decision-making changed since you have centralized, real-time information?

Having centralized and updated information in real time has transformed decision-making, making it possible to anticipate critical situations and optimize key processes at the WWTP.
This immediate reaction capacity improves operational stability and reduces risks, facilitating proactive management based on accurate data.

4. What features of the opsCTRL platform have been most useful to you in the day-to-day operations of the WWTP?

Among the most valued functionalities, we highlight the following:
1.   Real-time stock control: Facilitates efficient management of the purchase of chemical products, avoiding shortages or excesses.
2.   Graphic visualization of daily consumption: Allows monitoring of energy and chemical use, supporting decision making to optimize resources.
3.   Maintenance task management: The platform records and archives daily tasks, ensuring that all information is available for consultation at any time, improving traceability and organization.
These tools contribute to a more orderly, efficient and transparent operation.

5. Can you share a specific case where opsCTRL has helped to avoid a problem or optimize a process?

A specific case is chemical stock management.
Thanks to the daily visibility of the inventory, it has been possible to anticipate the purchase of reagents, avoiding interruptions in the process due to lack of supplies and guaranteeing the continuity of the treatment.
This forecast reduces costs and improves logistical planning.

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