[China Instrument Network Instrumentation Industry] A water company's manager could not believe what he saw in front of him. Yes, there is only one person. There is only one person in the huge central control room—the technical leader of this waterworks, who operates the entire facility. Water company managers can't wait to ask how this is done. He heard a few clear and concise words: advanced automation techniques and analysis. If you feel that this answer is too confusing, then from the recent industry analysis report in the United States to tell everyone how this new technology ingeniously applied in the global water division, and obtained great economic benefits.
According to the US Water Industry Report provided by Black & Veatch, management and operating costs (OPEX) is one of the five major challenges in the water industry. In the United Kingdom and the United States, manpower and energy are two of the most expensive aspects of water company spending. Not only that, the aging of the labor force has also become a very serious problem in the industry. Under normal circumstances, the application of related technology PAS 55 or ISO 5500 asset management framework can allow Water Division to reduce the replacement of new and old employees, and maximize the reasonable allocation of human resources. At the same time, a set of well-planned asset management and technical procedures can also help companies reduce energy consumption and improve equipment maintenance performance, which is to significantly increase the accuracy of cash flow and billing.
Energy Recovery and Efficiency In the water industry, reducing operating costs and improving energy efficiency has always been a well-known goal. Nearly 80% of U.S. water companies have replaced some inefficient equipment. Not only that, more than 70% of water companies are using the SCAD (Data Acquisition and Monitoring Control System) analysis model, and 60% of companies have conducted energy audits. Black & Veatch also pointed out that most water companies are very interested in pursuing a more advanced energy model, and 42% of the companies stated that they are willing to design a large-scale energy planning program that will help companies to establish the basis of known global energy conservation measures. Defining higher-level energy-saving measures. More than 50% of medium and large companies are considering or have begun to use software or data analysis programs to proactively manage energy costs, and only 30% of small businesses have expressed a cold.
Energy Performance Contract Outsourcing Many companies have challenges in developing and implementing enterprise-level energy-efficiency planning. Of all respondents, less than 10% of companies said they would use energy performance outsourcing to achieve energy efficiency goals. Energy performance outsourcing contracts generally include the following items: guaranteed reduction in energy consumption, uncertainty in investment returns, and so on. Because outsourcing involves third parties, internal staff can continue to focus on other issues of higher priority. Jeff Buxton, a senior consultant at Black & Veatch, defined the energy performance outsourcing as follows: “Energy performance contracting is another financing mechanism that can advance the Water Secretary’s energy efficiency improvement program. This method requires a very small amount of Pre-capital investment to help solve budget constraints." A financially well-being water director is more willing to practice the program himself and does not want to share it with third parties to save costs. “But energy performance outsourcing is a win-win situation for companies that do not have enough capital or human resources to achieve energy efficiency reductions and cost reductions,†added Buxton.
Smart Water Network US Water Services is a loyal supporter of AMR (Automated Meter Reading). Nearly 75% of respondents indicated that AMR or AMI (Advanced Metering System) is the biggest contributor to directly reduce the cost of meter reading. Nearly half of the respondents believe that the application of AMR or AMI also helps in leak detection and greatly reduces NRW (no revenue water). AMR is a meter reading system that allows staff to scan along the road on the phone or by car. AMI, which is a more advanced technology, transfers water or other energy usage data through a bi-directional fixed network to the control center for processing.
Kevin Cornish, chief operating technology consultant at Black & Veatch, said: “We look forward to the growth of AMI in the future industry because the benefits it brings to the company have far exceeded, and not just the reduction in the cost of reading. These benefits include the ability to remotely control pipe network equipment and accessories, such as smart water meters, which at the same time improve service levels and leak detection efficiency.Overall, this includes smart water meters or sensors for smart water networks. The project will become part of the future operation and management of the water company.
While cloud computing applications are moving toward more advanced automation, water utilities can also benefit from another model, cloud computing services. Multi-tenant (cloud data) systems have enough security and scope to protect operational data and users' sensitive information. Not only that, cloud computing also gives small businesses the ability to acquire large-scale system resources. Previously unable to install the computing power, data analysis and management tools can finally be applied in these small businesses, thereby improving operational efficiency and helping technicians promote data-driven management. "Cloud-based services have narrowed the technological gap between small and large water companies. Since then, the most advanced technologies are no longer limited to these large companies that can support large IT budgets and manpower to achieve highly automated and efficient operations in the future." Ideals, such as the “one-person water plant operation model†depicted at the beginning of the article, water company leaders should include the technical plan in their overall asset management plan because, after all, it evolved from a highly artificial process based enterprise to a fully automated one. The company needs a certain amount of time, a series of changes in the management model and a comprehensive evaluation of the current practice and future needs.
In a time when such a water company is constantly seeking to “do more with lessâ€, investing in automation technology and a greater intelligence system will help senior executives meet their performance goals and provide higher-level customer service.
(Original title: Automation: The Key to Efficient Water Industry)
According to the US Water Industry Report provided by Black & Veatch, management and operating costs (OPEX) is one of the five major challenges in the water industry. In the United Kingdom and the United States, manpower and energy are two of the most expensive aspects of water company spending. Not only that, the aging of the labor force has also become a very serious problem in the industry. Under normal circumstances, the application of related technology PAS 55 or ISO 5500 asset management framework can allow Water Division to reduce the replacement of new and old employees, and maximize the reasonable allocation of human resources. At the same time, a set of well-planned asset management and technical procedures can also help companies reduce energy consumption and improve equipment maintenance performance, which is to significantly increase the accuracy of cash flow and billing.
Energy Recovery and Efficiency In the water industry, reducing operating costs and improving energy efficiency has always been a well-known goal. Nearly 80% of U.S. water companies have replaced some inefficient equipment. Not only that, more than 70% of water companies are using the SCAD (Data Acquisition and Monitoring Control System) analysis model, and 60% of companies have conducted energy audits. Black & Veatch also pointed out that most water companies are very interested in pursuing a more advanced energy model, and 42% of the companies stated that they are willing to design a large-scale energy planning program that will help companies to establish the basis of known global energy conservation measures. Defining higher-level energy-saving measures. More than 50% of medium and large companies are considering or have begun to use software or data analysis programs to proactively manage energy costs, and only 30% of small businesses have expressed a cold.
Energy Performance Contract Outsourcing Many companies have challenges in developing and implementing enterprise-level energy-efficiency planning. Of all respondents, less than 10% of companies said they would use energy performance outsourcing to achieve energy efficiency goals. Energy performance outsourcing contracts generally include the following items: guaranteed reduction in energy consumption, uncertainty in investment returns, and so on. Because outsourcing involves third parties, internal staff can continue to focus on other issues of higher priority. Jeff Buxton, a senior consultant at Black & Veatch, defined the energy performance outsourcing as follows: “Energy performance contracting is another financing mechanism that can advance the Water Secretary’s energy efficiency improvement program. This method requires a very small amount of Pre-capital investment to help solve budget constraints." A financially well-being water director is more willing to practice the program himself and does not want to share it with third parties to save costs. “But energy performance outsourcing is a win-win situation for companies that do not have enough capital or human resources to achieve energy efficiency reductions and cost reductions,†added Buxton.
Smart Water Network US Water Services is a loyal supporter of AMR (Automated Meter Reading). Nearly 75% of respondents indicated that AMR or AMI (Advanced Metering System) is the biggest contributor to directly reduce the cost of meter reading. Nearly half of the respondents believe that the application of AMR or AMI also helps in leak detection and greatly reduces NRW (no revenue water). AMR is a meter reading system that allows staff to scan along the road on the phone or by car. AMI, which is a more advanced technology, transfers water or other energy usage data through a bi-directional fixed network to the control center for processing.
Kevin Cornish, chief operating technology consultant at Black & Veatch, said: “We look forward to the growth of AMI in the future industry because the benefits it brings to the company have far exceeded, and not just the reduction in the cost of reading. These benefits include the ability to remotely control pipe network equipment and accessories, such as smart water meters, which at the same time improve service levels and leak detection efficiency.Overall, this includes smart water meters or sensors for smart water networks. The project will become part of the future operation and management of the water company.
While cloud computing applications are moving toward more advanced automation, water utilities can also benefit from another model, cloud computing services. Multi-tenant (cloud data) systems have enough security and scope to protect operational data and users' sensitive information. Not only that, cloud computing also gives small businesses the ability to acquire large-scale system resources. Previously unable to install the computing power, data analysis and management tools can finally be applied in these small businesses, thereby improving operational efficiency and helping technicians promote data-driven management. "Cloud-based services have narrowed the technological gap between small and large water companies. Since then, the most advanced technologies are no longer limited to these large companies that can support large IT budgets and manpower to achieve highly automated and efficient operations in the future." Ideals, such as the “one-person water plant operation model†depicted at the beginning of the article, water company leaders should include the technical plan in their overall asset management plan because, after all, it evolved from a highly artificial process based enterprise to a fully automated one. The company needs a certain amount of time, a series of changes in the management model and a comprehensive evaluation of the current practice and future needs.
In a time when such a water company is constantly seeking to “do more with lessâ€, investing in automation technology and a greater intelligence system will help senior executives meet their performance goals and provide higher-level customer service.
(Original title: Automation: The Key to Efficient Water Industry)
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