nuron - water network monitoring & leak detection
DESCRIPTION
NuRON (New Remote On-Line Network) creates virtual water distribution networks for monitoring and improved understanding of what is happening in a defined network zone. Until NuRON, this type of technology had not been possible at a street level. It allows operators to: - Detect leaks and pressure abnormalities in pipes - Simulate and model various water flow situations in real-time - Monitor water quality - Optimise network capability The device consists of waterproof hardware, which resides in a small underground pit. From within the pit, sensors tap directly into the water supply pipes. The data from the sensors is sent via the internet and displayed on a 'SCADAweb' interface, making screen views available anywhere you can access a computer and the internet. We think you will enjoy watching this short, corporate video on NuRON. Please click on our YouTube link. Data is monitored 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and the system will alarm if there are any irregularities. If there are number of devices in zone, it can also allow operators to accurately pinpoint both the location and nature of the problem. Benefits: - Zone pressure, temperature and flow detection - Low cost installation - Real time water quality and pressure detection - Low maintenance and cost effective solution for leak detection down to 5L / minute.TRANSCRIPT
NuRONWater Network Monitoring
Detect problems in real time before they turn into headaches
The Issue Operational and Networks MonitoringoPeak day zone performanceoVirtual water supply sub-zonesoConsumption analysisoAlarms at critical network locationsoWater quality
The Issue o Data collection for network model
calibrationo Critical/Large Customer (similar to
Hydroshare)- usage volumes and profiles- customers can self monitor usage
o Leakage Detection (Reduction in Non-Revenue Water)
- MNF Analysis, - overnight acoustic response
The SolutionIntegrated Monitoringo Flow, Pressure, Acoustic, Data Logger
The Solution- Battery powered stations
(up to 5-10 year battery life)- Utilises mobile telephone networks - Data collection, storage and relay capabilities- Real time alarms- Multiple data inputs (flow, pressure,
temperature, water quality, pit lid status, etc.)
The Solution- Acoustic sensing (standalone monitors –
incorporated into system)- Automated reporting- Easily retrofitted to existing assets- Fully IP68 rated (can be fully submersed in
water)- Lockable pits- Web based user dashboard
The BenefitsOperational InsightoWater zonal leak detectionoLow cost installationoReal time water quality and pressure managementoLow maintenanceoFlexibility in installation
The BenefitsLow CostoTraditional SCADA site would be 30k+o Equivalent NuRON site is:
- Pressure Site -> $3k-$5k
The Resultso Multitude of low-powered,
real-time monitoring systems deployed on a large scale throughout the water and sewer networks to read pressure/flow/water quality
o Previously cost prohibitive, but new technology has paved the way
The Resultso Virtual DMA’s Varying Sizeo All the benefits of a physical
DMA without the problems of– valve management–Water quality
Leak Detection TrialPermanent InstallationsoNuRON Station Technology oGeneration of virtual water supply zonesoMinimum Night Flows (MNF) trends oOvernight acoustic noise trends oDeveloping automated reporting systems
Leak Detection TrialDataoData available with detail not previously possible
Leak Detection TrialAccuracy o Detect low flows 5-10L/min
Leak Detection TrialMNFo Trends
Per Property Basis
Conclusiono Increased monitoring using low-powered
micro processing equipment in the field.o More data opens up new ways of
operating and designing networkso Potential to impact many business units
such as operations, asset management, planning and leak detection.
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