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Where does Automation support the environment?

2 Where does Automation support the environment? Source: Source: Source: Source: 2

3 Large investments and then? Qualified Maintenance and operation personnel Source: Source: Source: 3

4 Finding the right personnel mix Example: Wastewater treatment plant = Specialist, potentially under challenged = Generalist, impossible to find Source: Large plants Small plants Fields: Administration >1 1 Chemistry >1 Biology >1 Mechanics >5 ~ 3-5 Electrics / electronics >5 Process automation >5 Software (general & specific) >5 Environmental safety all all Personal safety all all

5 Potential future professions For example: Renewable Energies technician Wind, Solar, Thermal, etc. Electro Mobility technician E-Cars, E-Bikes, etc. Pollution management technician Air, Water, Ground, etc. Waste Management technician Recycling, Dangerous Goods, etc. Aquatronic technician Drinking Water, Wastewater (Ind. & Mun.) 5

6 Festo initiative: Technician in Aquatronics The idea behind Aquatronics is not completely new In Germany, since 1984 (revised in 2002), there are two relevant professions called: Specialist in Water Supply Technology Specialist in Wastewater Treatment Aquatronics is based upon these two specializations and their common denominators but with a specific focus on efficiency in Training and the future demands of the plant operators. 6

7 What is the idea behind Aquatronics? Core competencies within all trades Potential specialization fields: Water (rural) e.g.: Specialization in Industrial Wastewater technology (add on 1,5 years) Wastewater (rural) Wastewater (industrial) Chemical industry Biological industry Aquatronics 2 years study time Further process oriented fields 7

8 What are the advantages of Aquatronics? One basic profession (qualification) as a basis for all related and similar fields By having a common basic education for different professions, one increases the return on investment for training equipment and curricula development by multiplying the usage. Increased / higher employability By using a basic profession (qualification) a student can choose a direction of specialization and if necessary, without much effort, add an additional specialization at a later point in time. This increases his/her employability. Low investment interchangeability A company or institution which hires an Aquatronic technician specialized in one field, does not need to start from scratch nor does it have to make a huge investment to adapt this specialist s knowledge to another field thanks to a common basis. Common basic understanding of each profession Due to a common basic education, all Aquatronic technicians can interact and solve problems between their different fields easier due to the common understanding. Attractiveness of the profession The title Aquatronic Technician specialized in Wastewater Technology is simply more appealing than Specialist in Wastewater Technology which could lead to more young people willing to learn this profession. 8

9 Aquatronics field of application Example: Wastewater treatment Source: Any plant Fields: Administration manager Chemistry chemist Biology biologist Mechanics mechanic Electrics / electronics electrician Process automation industrial control Software (general & specific) admin personnel Environmental safety all Personal safety all Aquatronic Technician (specialized in municipal WW) price worthy generalist 9

10 EDS - Environmental Discovery System

11 What is EDS? Why is EDS necessary? What is it s purpose? Today we are faced with global warming, resource management, persistence of energy and the pollution of soil and groundwater, but we do not have enough skilled manpower to cope with these problems. Although you can study energy and environmental engineering or do an apprenticeship in environmental technology you won t get taught in a way that you will be able to prevent the issues mentioned on previously. That s why FESTO Didactic will extend its product range with the Environmental Discovery System (short: EDS ). In future, students shall get to know: How to clean water and keep it clean How to save energy and use it effective How to decrease pollution How to use air efficiently How to save resources Picture source: 11

Introduction EDS Green Industry new paths for economy and education Industries as growth engines: With their innovativeness and broad value chains, industries are considered the backbone for economic

12 Introduction EDS Green Industry new paths for economy and education Industries as growth engines: With their innovativeness and broad value chains, industries are considered the backbone for economic growth and prosperity. Since industries face increasing raw material and energy shortages, a fundamental change towards a greener industry is unavoidable to ensure sustainable growth. Two significant trends of development can be distinguished. On the one hand, the greening of existing industries in the long term, will lead to an improvement in their environmental performance regardless of industry, size or location. On the other hand, new, green industries are created by newly developed technologies and services. These devote themselves explicitly To environmental issues opening and serving completely new markets. 12

Introduction EDS Both trends result in the need of Developing skills at an early stage leading towards well-trained employees and specialists who are capable to design professional situations

Raising the awareness of key stakeholders on time, is one of the most important factors for fundamental change in mindsets which will lead towards ensuring an optimal use of resources and an

13 Introduction EDS Both trends result in the need of Developing skills at an early stage leading towards well-trained employees and specialists who are capable to design professional situations according to the guidelines of the Green Industry concept. Raising the awareness of key stakeholders on time, is one of the most important factors for fundamental change in mindsets which will lead towards ensuring an optimal use of resources and an environmentally friendly growth. Greening of Industries Example: e-mobility In addition to the classical tasks of motor vehicle Mechatronics (e.g. maintaining Mechatronics components), competencies in high-voltage technology and electrochemistry must increasingly be built to ensure the operational safety of modern electric vehicles. Creating Green Industries Example: water/waste water treatment The profession Aquatronics deals incisively with the increasingly important issue of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, which in most parts of the world is still in the development stage or not existing. 13

Introduction EDS Green Economy sustainable and profitable growth The continued livelihood of all mankind and ultimately survival, is dependant on the insured supply of the necessities of life, our

14 Introduction EDS Green Economy sustainable and profitable growth The continued livelihood of all mankind and ultimately survival, is dependant on the insured supply of the necessities of life, our actions today and the treatment of the environment needs to be reconsidered. While growth and prosperity in the past entailed the increased consumption of natural resources, the so-called Green Economy will enable a sustainable and environmentally friendly growth decoupled of environmental consumption. The objectives of Green Economy are: Reducing environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Using raw materials and energy more efficiently Promoting social progress while preserving the natural capital Picture source: 14

15 EDS Sectors Pollution 2013 ~ 2015 ~ 2016 Water Energy Waste ~2017 Air > 2017 Resources 15

16 EDS Water Management The EDS Water Management simulates the core processes of water and wastewater treatment. It shows how water and wastewater are collected, transported and treated. It fosters practical learning. 16

17 EDS Water Management Different aspects of the water cycle made understandable within a few square meters. 17

18 EDS Station Sand Filtration Nr The station is dedicated to the filtration method commonly used in water treatment for solids separation. As in nature, the sand layers are used to hold back the undissolved impurities floating in the water as it percolates. surface filtration depth Filtration backwashing 18

EDS Station Membran Filtration -Nr. 8024509 Membrane filtration has become indispensable in modern water treatment.

19 EDS Station Membran Filtration -Nr Membrane filtration has become indispensable in modern water treatment. Depending on the pore size is the principle used in water treatment: as reverse osmosis in seawater desalination, the water treatment process in the pharmaceutical industry or in steam generation in power plants. Another application is the drinking water and wastewater treatment in the form of micro- and ultra filtration. The goal is for these two methods as Pathogens to hold back. The differences will be treated the mode cross-flow and dead-end filtration. Both processes are represented in this station. 19

20 Learning Modules: Module 1: Water purification Module 2: Water supply Module 3: Waste water transport Module 4: Waste water treatment Module 5: Monitoring, controlling and optimising Module 6: Energy optimisation in water and wastewater treatment plants

pressure zones - Water loss waste water transport station: - Operation of pumps - Hydraulics of water flow in pipes -

21 EDS Water Management System - Training aims: water purification station: - Sedimentation - Flocculation - Chlorine dosing and disinfection water supply station: - Operation of pumps - Water transport to high tower - Water supply to different pressure zones - Water loss waste water transport station: - Operation of pumps - Hydraulics of water flow in pipes - Transport of solids - Operation of sewer system waste water treatment station: - Sedimentation - Biological treatment - Aeration

22 EDS Water Management Training System for the water cycle Thank you!

Environmental Discovery System

Environmental Discovery System Water Management Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG Rechbergstrasse 3 73770 Denkendorf Germany www.festo-didactic.com About Festo The Festo Group offers components and solutions