WS V15 - Water Systems Instrumentation and Controls

    Recent Professors
    Mary Woo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of WS V15
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course presents an introduction to instrumentation and control devices and process automation approaches used in water and wastewater systems. Electrical power delivery and distribution around treatment plants are examined as a foundation for the course. Basic control theory of linear and dynamic systems is studied alongside control loop designs and PID tuning. Communication network media types and networked architectures are discussed. The final control action of variable frequency drives and motors, actuators, and chemical dosing equipment will be shown and connected with pumps, valves, and chlorinators. Finally, the appropriate instrumentation for different water quality needs will be studied.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–8:15pm, Tue 7:00pm–8:15pm, Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm