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The article offers information on a training program developed and hosted by Auma for Anglian Water engineers. The program is considered the first in Great Britain to train end-user operators in basic valve and actuator maintenance. The courses also enabled the engineers to acquire knowledge and practical skills for assessing on-site maintenance requirements that could reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

The article discusses the advantages of pneumatic actuators for the water and wastewater process industries in Great Britain. The loyalty to electrical actuators is due to the perceived unreliability of pneumatic actuators. But pneumatic technology has evolved dramatically and actuators now require little or no maintenance over a lifetime. Festo says its valve terminals and I/O modules provide a cost-effective solution for installations.