Aquarius - Spectrum multi-layer acoustic water pipe monitoring solutions Game changer in water network management
Aquarius - Spectrum
multi-layer acoustic water pipe monitoring solutions
Game changer in water network management
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• Founded in 2009
• 20 Employees
• Invested by Hutchinson Water
• Over 3,000 correlation sensors in operations
• Covering 1,000+ miles of water pipe network
• 6 technology patents (granted & PCT)
• Two 2015 Technology Innovation Awards
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MINIMIZE LOSSES & IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES OF WATER NETWORKS
Water UtilitiesChallenges
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Challenges
• NRW reduction in urban water networks
• Reliable underground leak detection
• Accurate underground leak location
• Proper assessment of pipe condition
• Water pipe bursts prevention
Aquarius Response
Innovative solution to enable Utilities toproactively monitor their water networks,trace leaks and pinpoint their exactlocations while using highly sensitive acousticsensors, management software & mobileapplications
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AQS-SYSCloud based software & hardware solution for automatic water network monitoring,
leaks detection and tracking. Analyses acoustic events from fixed sensors on a daily
basis, tracing small leaks and preventing pipe bursts
• Geographical based (GIS) visualization of leak alerts
• Extensive business information
• Pipe condition trending by leak statistic
• Advanced work process for leak detection and integration with maintenance
management / asset management systems.
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Technology - SensorsPatented fixed sensors for water network monitoring, automatic leak detection and location by correlation betweenall sensors couples.
• Proven 'Plug and Play’ technology - Over 3,000 sensors were
installed in 3 years; 300 detected leaks in 18 months
• Easy installation on overground hydrants and underground
valves
• Detection by Correlation
Transfer large amounts of data through GSM
State of the art time synchronization for all sensors -
1msec
• High accuracy with long range leak detection – low density of
sensors
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Leak Alerts
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Detection by Correlation (not by noise)
Benefits• More sensitive - detect
small leak from 1/16”
• Immune to background noise
• Accurate leak location -pinpointing leaks
• Volume (gallons) estimation
• Can detect other interferences accurately
• Daily monitoring – not a one off detection
Before After
Real monitoring for long term decision support
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Management Dashboard
Decision support made easy
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Key Advantages1. Detection by correlation vs. detection by noise means we have the following advantages:
a) Accurate and a definitive diagnose if a leak exist vs. Detection by noise which fails to detect leaks when areal noise exist.
b) More sensitive - detects small leaks.c) Immune to background noise.d) Accurate leak location – pinpointing leaks.e) Detects other interferences accurately such as water meters, problematic UFMR etc.f) Provides Intensity estimation.
2. Continuous monitoring vs. on-demand correlation or one snap shot of survey – it allows us to perform correlation on a daily basis automatically and locate small leaks as they appear vs. looking for leaks on specific occasions.
3. GSM communication vs. Radio – means we can send more data to our servers.
4. Faster deployment at lower cost - On average 3 sensors are required to monitor each mile of pipes; in comparison to other noise logging technologies that require 5-7 sensors for every mile.
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3 products in 1 - High accurate mobile sensor for:
1. Pipe listening
2. Survey
3. Correlation
• Data is recorded locally and presented & analyzed on the server
• It is not only for experts, everyone can use it…!
• On-line field team supervision and tracking
iQuarius Mobile Solution
Industry Game Changer…!
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Cloud web
server
Multi-layer Leak Detection - Benefits
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Water Savings
• Identify leaks when they are small …Avoid Pipe Bursts!
• Proven Non Revenue Water reduction
• Precise leak location
Customer Service & Operations Cost
• Alerts on end user leaks
• Better prediction and control of water outages
• Plan ahead leak repairs (when leaks are small)
• Avoid costly emergency work - Proactive vs. Reactive(planned vs. emergency)
Leak Monitoring
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Water Network Monitoring
Renewal & Replacement of aging pipes – the most critical category in AWWA 2016 report
Maintenance & Replacement
• Replace only what's needed – not due to aging
• Detects faulty equipment (valves, air vents, meters)
• Preventive maintenance – improves network longevity
• Replacement prioritization – efficient use of limited budget
• Pipe replacement costs about a $1,000,000 per mile – covers almost 1,000 miles of monitoring per year
Asset Management
• Pipe analysis by leak statistics
• Full history of repairs
• Automatic ‘Red Zone’ identification
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AQS SolutionCase Studies
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Reference AccountJerusalem
• Over 1600 fixed sensors
• Over 466 miles (750km) of pipe network monitored daily
• Hilly and mountainous terrain
• Over 190 leaks repaired in last 20 month
• Over 500 million Gallons in savings
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Reference AccountNetanya
• 350 fixed sensors
• Over 105 miles (170km) of pipe network monitored daily
• Coastline and flat terrain
• Over 90 leaks repaired in last 24 month
• Over 130 million Gallons in savings
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Reference Account
Modiin
• 210 fixed sensors
• Over 60 miles (100km) of pipe network monitored daily
• Over 20 leaks repaired in last 12 month
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Summary
Implementing fixed monitoring of the water network will enable to meet water
loss challenges and reduce NRW and plan for Renewal & Replacement
Implementing leak Detection by correlation will enable an accurate and
definitive diagnose of very small leaks and exact location (Use iQuarius™ for final
Pinpoint).
Proactive monitoring and daily picture of your water network will enable:
Better prediction and control of water outages; Avoiding high costs of emergency
operations; Better decisions of infrastructure replacement and budget plans.
Hybrid mobile and fixed sensors !
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Would you like to learn more?
Please visit our website www.aquarius-spectrum.com
Tel:+972-74-7136644.
E-mail: [email protected]
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