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The Technical Area of the AWWOA web site is provided for any Operator that would like some insight into various topics of interest within the field of water and wastewater treatment. Most all of the papers presented come from technical sessions held during the Associations' Annual Seminars. However, if any of you would like to have a paper published on this site, we would welcome your effort. E-mail awwoa@awwoa.ab.ca with your information and arrangements can be made to publish your paper.

Here you will find a number of papers that were presented at the AWWOA 2001 Annual Seminar held in Banff. A short synopsis details each of the papers presented.

The following papers are in an Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. You will need to have the Acrobat Reader installed in your computer in order to view these files or be using the latest browser with the Adobe plug-in installed.

Papers presented are the opinion of the author and not that of the Operators Association (AWWOA).

The Application of Chlorine Capping Kits

Steve Coneybeare steps through the procedure to cap a Chlorine Cylinder or Tonner leak utilizing Kit "A" for Cylinders or Kit "B" for Tonners.

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Free Chlorine Monitoring & Control

Walter Schajnoha P. Eng. of ProMinent Fluids Controls Ltd. presents a paper on the advancements in Chlorine Monitoring through enhanced sensor, control, & pump technologies.

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Raising Expectations for SCADA/RTUs
in Water/Wastewater Facilities

Allan Erion, Regional Manager for Control Microsystems presents a paper on the advancements in SCADA Technologies and it's impact within the Water/Wastewater Industry.

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Taking the Road Most Lightly Traveled

Shari Reiniger explores how through humor, laughter, and a positive approach your work, love, and life can be improved.

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Tri-Halo Methanes & their Treatment/Prevention

Tom Fryters, R.E.T., Supervisor of Technical Services, Hydor-Tech Ltd. gives us an overview of the treatment and prevention of THM's.

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