Event Focus
This training will provide wastewater operations personnel with an overview of analytical instrumentation and its role in process monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how instruments are applied throughout the treatment process, best practices for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, and how process data can be used to optimize plant performance. The session will conclude with a guided tour of Monterey One Water's Regional Treatment Plant, highlighting real-world applications of the instrumentation discussed.
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Full Agenda
HACH Instrumentation Overview & Process Monitoring
45 Minutes: Abram Guajardo - HACH Company
- Introduction to Hach
- Company overview and wastewater industry support
- HACH solutions for municipal wastewater treatment
- Instrument lifecycle support and technical resources
- Water Quality Instrumentation
- Overview of online analytical instrumentation
- Common parameters monitored throughout the treatment process
- Importance of reliable process monitoring
- Instrument Applications
- Instrumentation throughout the wastewater treatment process
- Real-world examples from municipal treatment facilities
- Questions & Answers
Monterey One Water Instrumentation Applications
30 minutes: Carlos Williams - HACH Company
- Process Instrumentation at Monterey One Water
- Review of existing Hach equipment
- Instrument locations and process functions
- Critical monitoring points throughout the plant
- Instrument Performance
- Operational considerations
- Common operating challenges
- Best practices for maximizing instrument reliability
Instrument Maintenance & Troubleshooting
45 minutes: Carlos Williams - HACH Company
- Preventative Maintenance
- Recommended maintenance intervals
- Calibration best practices
- Routine inspection procedures
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Diagnosing common instrument failures
- Communication and analyzer issues
- Tips for minimizing downtime
- Discussion of Monterey One Water Equipment
- Biotector analyzer considerations
- 5500 AMC analyzer performance
- Common plant-specific questions
- Q&A
Using Process Data for Operational Decisions
30 minutes: Sidney Mascarenhas
- Process Data Interpretation
- Turning analyzer data into operational decisions
- Trending and identifying process changes
- Improving treatment efficiency through monitoring
- Case Studies
- Real-world wastewater applications
- Lessons learned from other treatment facilities
- Discussion and Q&A
Agenda
08:00 – 08:10: Welcome & Introductions
08:10 – 08:55: Hach Instrumentation Overview
08:55 – 09:25: Monterey One Water Instrument Applications
09:25 – 10:10: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
10:10 – 10:40: Process Data Applications
10:40 – 11:25: Regional Treatment Plant Tour
11:30 – 12:30: Lunch Sponsored by HACH
12:30 – 12:55: Open Discussion & Questions
12:55 – 13:00: HACH Resources & Closing Remarks
Participants
This event is limited to 60 attendees. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Venue Requirements
Conference Rooms A & B
Projector and presentation capability
Wireless microphones (if available)
Plant tour access with appropriate PPE
Seating accommodations for up to 60 attendees
Cost
$35 per attendee
Additional Notes
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided in the morning.
The training will include interactive discussions and Q&A throughout the presentations.
Comfortable attire and sturdy footwear are recommended for the plant tour.
Monterey One Water Operations staff will lead the facility tour and discuss real-world applications of the instrumentation presented.
Parking Instructions
Monterey One Water staff will be available to direct visitors to designated parking areas upon arrival.