Our Vision
How to save energy and water
Our integrated approach
NETWORK SURVEY AND GIS
Topographic survey of the network and building of GIS and database containing all the necessary information of the efficient management of water supply system. Elaboration of hydraulic and functional schemes of the distribution system useful for DMA (district metering area) and SCADA design.
HYDRAULIC MONITORING
Flow and pressure monitoring using own portable equipment for verification of hydraulic parameters, model calibration, quantification of nocturnal minimum consumption and water balance.
Measurements of pressure transients using special equipment at very with high frequency of acquisition (5/100″) Pressure transients and water hammer are responsible for the progressive deterioration of pipelines and hydraulic devices and generate at the same time an increasing of water loss frequency.
EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL AND COMMERCIAL LOSSES
Analysis of physical and commercial losses by establishing the water balance and measuring the night minimum.
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
Building and calibration of the mathematical model of the water distribution systems as a supporting tool for network management and design of interventions. The calibrated model is used for the performance analysis of the water network under different conditions, DMA design, operational optimization, handling of emergency and design of hydraulic upgrading and rehabilitation.
DMA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Design and implementation of District Metering Areas (DMA) to improve leakage control and the maintenance of the water network. Flow and pressure measurements to check DMA isolation and valves water tightening. Design of intervention and procurement management for permanent DMA implementation.
PRESSURE MANAGEMENT
Design and implementation of pressure management to reduce water loss and optimize network management. Technical advice and assistance for the selection, setting and calibration of the most suitable devices to obtain the expected pressure regulation.
LEAKAGE DETECTION
Leakage detection is carried out through the implementation of two steps: leakage pre-location to find areas with higher level of leakage and leaks pinpointing.
Leakage pre-location
Leakage pre-localization is performed with the Step-Test analysis (subdivision of the network into sectors and monitoring of inlet flow during the progressive isolation of the single sectors overnight). As an alternative to Step-Test, the deployment of noise loggers along the network is useful to identify areas with possible losses.
AIR CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF PRESSURE TRANSIENTS
Air in pipelines determines several problems like pressure transients and hence risk of failure, flow reduction, reduction of pumping stations efficiency, cavitation, error in flow metering.
To reduce these problems, we carry out an accurate network analysis aimed at the identification of the optimal locations for the installation of suitable air control valves. At the same time, to reduce pressure transients and guarantee the protection from possible water hammers, we carry out the technical-economic analysis of the most suitable protection systems.
OPERATIVE MANUAL
Delivering of operative procedures for the management of water network, water loss control and maintenance of achieved results.
HYDRAULIC METERING
Flow and pressure measurement at the pumping stations, pump test.
ELECTRIC METERING
Metering of Power, Voltage
CALCULATION OF PLANT EFFICIENCY
Calculation of energy efficiency based on the actual power absorbed by the pumping system, measured by the electrical panel board.
OPERATION ANALYSIS
Continuous monitoring of the pumping station operation for a multiday period.
WATER HAMMER ANALYSIS
Measurement of pressure transient with high frequency pressure loggers (5/100″). Evaluation of pressure transient frequency and magnitude and selection of the most suitable systems and devices for protection from water hammer.
PUMPING STATION UPGRADING TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Design of intervention aimed at energy efficiency such as installation of inverters, installation/replacement of high efficiency electromechanical equipment, pump operation optimization. Cost-benefit analysis and calculation of payback period. Assistance in obtaining Energy Efficiency Credits.
Topographic survey of the network and building of GIS and database containing all the necessary information of the efficient management of water supply system. Elaboration of hydraulic and functional schemes of the distribution system useful for DMA (district metering area) and SCADA design.
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Hitachi Europe S.r.l.
Present in Italy since the beginning of the 90s, Hitachi Europe S.r.l. is a partner able to provide complete solutions in the fields of Automation, Energy Efficiency and Water Management.
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