Control Automation: Doing More with Less

For network operators or leak managers to meet their annual targets, integrating automation into daily operations is essential. It allows for precise demand management by analyzing consumption patterns and ensuring equitable water distribution. On the supply side, control helps optimize existing sources, manage them effectively, and distribute water equitably across communities.

What's wrong with traditional water networks control approaches?

Ever feel like you're spending too much time just turning pumps on and off? What if you could control your entire water network from everywhere at any time?

Dealing with outdated technology in water networks poses quite a few challenges. These systems can cause inefficiencies in water distribution, leading to service disruptions and higher costs.

Outdated methods make it hard to monitor conditions in real-time, which delays fixing leaks or pressure problems. Manual adjustments take time and are prone to mistakes, making things even less efficient. Without automation and advanced analytics, keeping performance-optimized and meeting varying demands feels like a never-ending struggle.

Emergencies outside of working hours or uncertainty about pump status add to the complexity. Normally, you’d need to visit the site or keep detailed notes, which isn’t efficient.

That’s why modern, automated control solutions are essential for keeping water management reliable and efficient. Imagine a solution that lets you manage everything from one place quickly and efficiently.

This is what we did at Flowless!

Step into your new "virtual" Control Room

At Flowless, we understand the challenges of running water systems. We've seen how outdated methods can lead to inefficiency and high costs. That’s why we developed Flowless Control feature, allowing you to manage your water systems from anywhere, at any time.

Imagine this: you step into our virtual "Control Room." Here, you can see all your pumps in one place, presented in a clear visual format. You can easily check which pumps are working and which ones are not. Our control log keeps track of when each pump is on and off. Simply select the time and zone you want, and a table will appear showing the operating times of the pumps in the selected zones.

You have two ways to control your pumps remotely: manually adjust the pumps and valves or set them to operate automatically according to a schedule. This flexibility helps you save energy, reduce water waste, and deliver water in the right quantities to each zone as needed. This ensures your entire system runs smoothly.

The role of this Control Room is to facilitate water distribution by tracking consumption patterns for each zone and acting on the data. It also monitors network issues such as leaks and overflow, allowing you to quickly detect and fix problems right from your desk. With remote controls, you can adjust pumps and valves to keep everything running perfectly.

How Control Automation works

Now let’s move on to the exciting part of the control room, control automation. Here's a closer look at how it works:

It's like having a digital brain constantly monitoring and optimizing our water networks.

By continuously monitoring flows, tank levels, pump statuses, and pressure readings in real time, we gather precise data insights. These insights reveal the consumption patterns and needs of each distribution zone of the network.

With this data and insights, the system springs into action. It automatically adjusts the flow of water across different parts of the network. This isn’t just about efficiency (though it does wonders there). It’s about cutting costs, reducing water loss, and enhancing service reliability for the community.

Why it Matters:

??Efficiency Boost: Automation streamlines operations, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring smoother, faster processes.

?? Enhanced Control: Operators can adjust settings remotely and instantly, swiftly addressing any emerging issues or operational needs.

?? Cost Savings: Reduced energy consumption and minimized water loss translate into significant financial savings, benefiting all stakeholders.

??Human Intervention: Automating control reduces the need for constant oversight, allowing teams to focus on strategic priorities.

[Bringing it all together]: meet Octopo; your new personal assistant.

Managing water networks is a complex task that requires the combined efforts of a dedicated team. Each team member has their own expertise, whether it's understanding the data collected, reading and analyzing it, or accessing it. We understand these challenges, which is why we’ve added a new feature to the Flowless platform: Octopo.

Octopo brings everything together in one easy-to-use interface. It helps leak managers and network operators quickly find and understand the data they need, without the hassle of managing multiple systems. By combining the power of artificial intelligence with an intuitive user experience, Octopo allows you to manage your water network with just a few clicks. Think of it as your personal assistant, transforming complex data into clear insights in seconds.

For network operators and leak managers, monitoring your water network is crucial to ensuring continuity of supply and operational efficiency. With Octopo, you can translate complex analytics into easy-to-understand stories, ensuring your team can absorb the data effortlessly. Imagine walking up to Octopo and asking about the pumps operating in a particular area. Within seconds, you have the data at your fingertips.

Exciting, right? Start your journey to increasing the efficiency of your water system today. Click to learn more about Octopo.

Integrating modern control solutions and advanced technologies like Octopo and the Control Center into your water network management can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service reliability.?

Start today and transform your water system operations for a smarter, more sustainable future. Reach out today and request a demo.