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Compenisum of senors an monitors and their us in the global water industry (GWRC-report)

Online monitoring of water and wastewater quality is a powerful enabler in the water industry. It is a crucial component in the pro-active management of processes, assets, and services, and helps improve performance and cost efficiency. Instrumentation for the monitoring of most water quality parameters is commercially available. Implementation of such equipment, however, remains largely limited to a small number of basic parameters and is still confined to key nodes in collection, treatment, and distribution systems. A primary hurdle to further realization of the potential of online monitoring is the lack of publicly available information on system performance, on key drivers, and on (technical, economic, and social) barriers to successful implementation. A study was performed to identify and document information on commercially available instrument types, associated (capital and operating) costs, and real-world experiences with the use of sensors in the global water / wastewater industry. This information was compiled in this online compendium, to facilitate sharing of information and learning from experience

Publicatienummer

2014-XX

Thema

Diversen, Diversen

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The study has shown that the current generation of technology is suitable for routine operation. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to monitoring questions. Furthermore, successful application of online water and wastewater quality monitoring requires commitment of considerable resources, which need to be accompanied by a solid QA / QC plan. Moreover, the understanding and appreciation of monitoring and the efforts required to make it a success need to be embedded and supported at all levels within an organization.

A stepwise assessment process is essential to determine whether online monitoring is the best solution to a need for information. Steps to be taken include: defining needs and requirements, building a business case around this, and then carefully working out the specifications and all organizational aspects of the monitoring program. These prerequisites support an effective implementation and prevent surprises and disappointment.

Benefits:

  • Provides a detailed compilation of information on available online technologies.
  • Improves understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of online monitoring.
  • Illustrates practical examples of utility experiences through case studies and user cases.
  • Provides practical guidelines to help organize installation, maintenance, and calibration.
  • Helps utilities select fit-for-purpose equipment and make optimal use of instruments.
  • Shares experience of the water and wastewater sectors in procuring, deploying, and utilizing
    sensors in real-world applications.
  • Provides information on recorded drivers, barriers, and sensor related issues.