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Compass CEP

Chemically enhanced pre-treatment. Feed-forward coagulant dosing ahead of primary clarification, developed around the plant’s treatment and downstream loading objectives.

Wastewater

Chemically enhanced pre-treatment.

Feed-forward coagulant dosing ahead of primary clarification, developed around the plant’s treatment and downstream loading objectives.

Software shaped around your process

From a signal to a strategy.

The value is in the relationship between the measurements, the model and your treatment objective.

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InputsIncoming water measurements

Bring together the online water-quality and process measurements agreed for the treatment duty. PMA reviews their location, units and history for the site.

Compass algorithmSite-specific dose prediction

A relationship developed from process evidence translates changes in incoming water into a predicted coagulant demand. The treatment objective shapes the model.

OutputCoagulant-dose control

The calculated dose feeds the agreed plant control arrangement. Control limits, the existing dosing approach and operator responsibilities are reviewed before handover.

Compass data / illustrative interface

See the signal. See the decision.

A visual example of how changing incoming conditions and a calculated dose can be read together. These are fictional demonstration values, not site readings or treatment results.

Influent signal0.68normalised index · demo value
Calculated dose42.4mg/L · demo value
Incoming changeCalculated response
EarlierTime →Now

Illustrative UI only. Values and curves are fictional, carry no performance meaning, and require site-specific units and validation before operational use.

The data behind the model

Measurements with
a defined purpose.

Measurement

Incoming solids and optical/organic measurements appropriate to the primary-treatment duty.

Objective

Coagulant-dose prediction ahead of primary clarification.

Control context

The control objective is defined around primary-effluent quality or the agreed downstream loading requirement.

Explore the treatment duty.

Review the measurements, objective and evidence for this application.

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From application to control

A considered route
to your next step.

01

Understand

Define the treatment objective, source variability and current dosing approach.

02

Review

Bring together online measurements, operating records and laboratory evidence.

03

Configure

Agree the instrumentation generation, measurement arrangement and plant interface.

04

Validate

Establish a site-specific assessment and review the model before the agreed control handover.

Application questions

A closer look.

How does CEP differ from CPR?

CEP addresses chemically enhanced pre-treatment ahead of primary clarification. CPR addresses the chemical phosphorus-removal duty. The treatment objective determines which model should be reviewed.

What information should we supply?

Provide the incoming wastewater characteristics, primary-treatment arrangement, downstream objective, current chemical dosing and available measurements.

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Developed around
your process.

The dose prediction is developed from site-specific measurements and process evidence. Review the treatment objective, available instrumentation and control arrangement with PMA.

  • Defined treatment objective
  • Site-specific algorithm
  • Configuration review with PMA
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The right context.
A practical starting point.

Application
Wastewater
Treatment duty
Chemically enhanced pre-treatment
Control approach
Feed-forward dose prediction
Configuration
Reviewed for the site and applicable system generation

Technical information

Explore Compass CEP in detail.

Explore the range brochure, or ask PMA for current Compass CEP instrumentation and configuration details for your site.

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Find the right information for your site.

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A clearer starting point

Your questions,
answered.

How is feed-forward control different?

Feed-forward control uses measurements of incoming water quality to calculate a dose before changes pass through treatment. A site-specific algorithm relates those measurements to coagulant demand.

Which Compass model should we consider?

Compass and Compass EOR cover drinking-water duties. Compass CPR and Compass CEP cover distinct wastewater duties. PMA can review your treatment objective, existing process and available measurements.

Does every installation use the same instruments?

The instrumentation and integration depend on the system generation and the site. A configuration review establishes the sensors, control signals, communications and installation arrangement for your project.

Can we use our existing plant measurements?

Share the instruments, signals and control arrangement already available at your site. Compatibility and the measurements required for your application need to be reviewed for the proposed configuration.

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Start with your treatment objective.

Let’s find your
next step.

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