Introducing Smart to Challenging Networks

Tom King

CwMAG 8th Annual Conference | AMP7: Future Modelling Challenges

Presentation Overview

- Why go smart?

- Complex and challenging networks

- Temporary smart networks

- Adopting proven technology

- Case studies

- Benefits and outcomes

- Future networks

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- Measure smarter

- Communicate better

- Improve understanding

- Analyse easier

- Increase efficiency

- Reduce loss

- Invest wisely

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Why Go Smart?

- Working restrictions

- Access limits

- Unknown connectivity

- Multiple sources

- Legacy assets

- Multiple stakeholders

- Constructability constraints

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Complex and Challenging Networks

- Phased approach

- Maximise exiting assets

- Reduced CAPEX

- Targeted approach

- Proof of concept

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Temporary Smart Networks

- GPRS Monitoring

- Pressure

- Ultrasonic flow monitoring

- Real-time data review

- Long battery life

- Deployment on existing assets

- Long term monitoring

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Adopting Proven Technology

- Sprinkler system investigation

- DMA health assessments

- Deployment of a temporary smart network

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Case Studies

- Introducing smart monitoring

- System previously unmonitored

- Reduced time on site

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Case Study – Sprinkler System Investigation

- Enhanced monitoring programme

- More granular understanding

- Demonstrable benefits

- Reduced customer impact

- Reduced CAPEX

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Case Study – DMA Health Assessment

- Unmonitored fire main network

- Utilise existing assets

- High static pressures

- High demands >1000 l/s

- Long term monitoring

- Capture burst data for model calibration

- GPRS pressure and flow logging

- Status change alarms

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Case Study – Deployment of a Temporary Smart Network

- Greater level of detail

- Better informed decisions

- Understand risks and opportunities

- Smarter investment choices

- Cross industry learning

- Adopt best practice

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Future Networks

Thank YouAny Questions?

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