Anglian Water, serving over six million customers across eastern England, faced challenges in detecting failures in its extensive network of over 6,000 rising mains. Undetected bursts led to environmental damage and increased operational costs. To address this, Anglian Water implemented PIPEMINDER-ONE sensors and the RADAR cloud platform from Badger Meter, enhancing failure detection and achieving annual energy savings exceeding €35,200.
Description of the use case / service / project
Problematic: Challenges in Monitoring Extensive Rising Main Infrastructure
Anglian Water manages a vast infrastructure, including over 6,000 rising mains responsible for transporting sewage across a service area exceeding 27,500 square kilometers. The primary challenges included:
Undetected Failures: Bursts in rising mains, especially in remote rural areas, often went unnoticed, leading to unmitigated wastewater leaks.
Environmental Impact: Unaddressed leaks posed significant risks to the environment, contaminating water bodies and surrounding ecosystems.
Operational Inefficiencies: Inefficient pump operations due to undetected issues resulted in increased energy consumption and higher operational costs.
These challenges underscored the need for a robust monitoring system capable of early detection and rapid response to infrastructure failures.
Solution: Implementation of PIPEMINDER-ONE Sensors and RADAR Cloud Platform
To address these challenges, Anglian Water deployed the following solutions from Badger Meter:
PIPEMINDER-ONE Sensors
High-Resolution Monitoring: These sensors provide precise pressure monitoring at 128 samples per second, enabling the detection of transient events indicative of potential failures.
Automated Alerts: Integrated with the RADAR platform, the sensors trigger alerts when pressure drops below 90% of the normal operating level, signaling possible bursts.
RADAR Cloud Platform
Data Analysis and Visualization: RADAR collects and analyzes data from the sensors, offering real-time insights into the network's performance.
Rapid Response Facilitation: The platform's alert system enables swift dispatch of maintenance teams to identified problem areas, minimizing downtime and environmental impact.
Operational Benefits
Energy Savings: By optimizing pump operations and promptly addressing issues, Anglian Water achieved annual energy savings exceeding €35,200.
Enhanced Asset Management: Continuous monitoring allowed for proactive maintenance, extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure components.
Environmental Protection: Early detection and mitigation of leaks reduced the risk of environmental contamination, aligning with regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.
Through the strategic implementation of PIPEMINDER-ONE sensors and the RADAR cloud platform, Anglian Water significantly improved its ability to monitor and maintain its extensive rising main network, resulting in operational efficiencies and enhanced environmental stewardship.
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