smart water network Articles
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Revamping the Smart Water Network Architecture
Established in 2010, SWAN’s five-layered model of a Smart Water Network (see figure below) is based on the following: The physical layer consisting of pipes, pumps, valves etc. The sensing and control layer consisting of sensors and actuators. The collection and communication layer consisting of data exchange and transmission. The data management and display layer consisting of ...
By SWAN Forum
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Interoperability: the key for smart water management
The integration of water processes with information and communication technologies systems offers huge opportunities in terms of efficiency gains, improved security, and overall sustainability. However, as this new field of water management – often denoted as ‘Smart Water Network’ (SWN) – is evolving, there are many different vendors, technologies and business models ...
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Signs of optimism for a smarter future
There are grounds for growing optimism around the opportunities for smart, data-driven technologies in the water sector, given the views of Amir Cahn, Director of Research and Business Development with SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum. He puts the proportion of water utilities who are moving forward with such technologies at only 5-10%, but he points also to the growing number of strong case ...
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Tackling Water Infrastructure Challenges by Moving Towards Smart Water Networks
It might surprise you to hear, but there is one particular reason I’m grateful for limited travel this year. The move from in-person to virtual events afforded an opportunity to attend the SWAN 10th Annual Conference. This was my first experience participating in the well-known congress and it did not disappoint. I found many presentations that have enriched my work as a researcher in the ...
By SWAN Forum
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Smart water network management and Non Revenue Water loss reduction in Pristina, Kosovo.
In the frames of West Balkan Green Point project we participate at water network developing programme of Pristina Regional Waterworks. The programme includes reduction of the energy consumption, optimization of network pressure, continuous monitoring of water losses, and identification of causes and places of pipeline failures. As first step, a survey of the area, the network and the current ...
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Algorithmic network monitoring for a modern water utility: a case study in Jerusalem
We report on the design, deployment, and use of TaKaDu, a real-time algorithmic Water Infrastructure Monitoring solution, with a strong focus on water loss reduction and control. TaKaDu is provided as a commercial service to several customers worldwide. It has been in use at HaGihon, the Jerusalem utility, since mid 2009. Water utilities collect considerable real-time data from their networks, ...
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Smart Water Management: problems and solutions
The SODA platform is open, non-proprietary with no lock-in. A layer in the platform allows Water Utilities to pick and choose solutions that are applicable to their requirements. This also gives smart network providers/data providers more opportunity to sell into Water Utilities gaining exposure. The Smart Water Modules are from experts throughout the water industry. ...
By Red Skies
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Harnessing the full benefit of AI in water
Water companies, with their huge asset bases and wide-ranging data, can benefit greatly from advances in artificial intelligence – but what steps should they be taking to reap the rewards?Three leading innovation experts lend their insight to Benjamin Tam, managing director of global technology and innovation consultancy Isle UK. From water network monitoring and sewer management, to ...
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UK/Newmarket: Enabling Smart Infrastructure - Case Study
Introduction Anglian Water has set itself a goal to become more innovative and deliver superior service to its customers. It is building a "vision of what its future water company could look like" in order to be fit for AMP7. Part of this vision is a digital transformation and the application of smart data-driven technologies. In Newmarket Anglian Water have created a ...
By Gutermann AG
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Ping-ping, what’s that sound? Acoustic fiber optic technology helps identify problematic water mains
With the deteriorating state of many aging water mains found in cities across North America, urbanites are frequently witnessing unexpected plumes of water erupt as man-made geysers in their own metropolitan backyards. While natural geysers are awe inspiring, urban geysers are much less so, due to their destruction to property, roads and the environment. Because an uninterrupted water flow is ...
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Enabling sustainable reuse with real-time optimization
Digital optimization solutions are improving water treatment facility performance in real-time, supporting industries and municipalities in reducing their environmental footprint and carbon emissions and enhancing operational cost savings. For companies that have a strong water agenda, sustainability is fundamental for long-term success and resilience. Industries such as municipal water and ...
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Ping-Ping, What’s That Sound? Acoustic Fiber Optic Technology Helps Identify Problematic Water Mains
With the deteriorating state of many aging water mains found in cities across North America, urbanites are frequently witnessing unexpected plumes of water erupt as man-made geysers in their own metropolitan backyards. While natural geysers are awe inspiring, urban geysers are much less so, due to their destruction to property, roads and the environment. Because an uninterrupted water flow is ...
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Smart Hydrants in Békásmegyer!
In cooperation with Budapest Waterworks, we installed 2 Smart Hydrants at their operation site in Békásmegyer. The Smart Hydrants continuously monitor the pressure of the water network, the water flow and the water intakes. Our goal is to show how success can help these devices reduce network load, save energy, reduce Non Revenue Water loss and increase network efficiency. We count ...
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How COVID-19 is Affecting Water Operations Worldwide
The swift spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the globe has resulted in unexpected and at times, under planned for, impacts. In some countries, the outbreak has moved businesses to halt on-site operations and urged employees to work from home. The water industry, however, is quickly adapting to the new reality and leveraging remote capabilities to continue supplying clean and safe ...
By SWAN Forum
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‘Smart’ flood alleviation system protects Portsmouth
In late 2014, Southern Water completed a major project to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in parts of Portsmouth and Southsea. Substantial works were undertaken to divert runoff and tidal ingress, and a ‘smart’ hydrometeorological monitoring system was installed to enable prompt diversion of excess water during periods of high rainfall. Sewer level monitoring is undertaken in ...
By OTT HydroMet
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