Pressure sensors provide utilities with real-time network data, supporting efficient operation, energy savings and improved reliability of the water supply.
Case video: Pressure data ensures efficient operation
Pressure sensors at the Danish water utility Verdo provide a continuous overview of the distribution network. In this video, Verdo shares the operational benefits of pressure monitoring, and the engineering consultancy NIRAS explains how real-time pressure data enhances modelling and long‑term planning.
Efficient operation and improved network performance
The Danish utility Verdo has installed pressure sensors at strategic locations in the distribution network to gain better insight into pressure levels and operating conditions. This improves network performance and operational efficiency and reduces the need for time-consuming manual inspections. With real-time access to pressure data, Verdo can respond faster to deviations in the network, and daily operations can be managed based on actual conditions rather than assumptions.
“As we monitor pressure at every zone or residential area, we can check the data directly in our system to see if the pressure level has changed or not. This saves us precious time and energy, and we can advise our customers more accurately,” says Thomas Grønning, Head of Distribution at Verdo.
Pressure sensors are installed in valve chambers, at sprinkler stations, on fire hydrants and at other key locations throughout the network. This provides reliable data directly from the system and allows the utility to identify potential risks, handle customer enquiries more efficiently and adjust pump operation to match demand – contributing to energy savings and a more reliable water supply.
From point measurements to full-network insight
Previously, Verdo primarily received pressure information from water works and pumping stations, with limited insight into conditions across the rest of the distribution network. Low pressure enquiries from customers often required on site tests. With continuous pressure data from the network integrated into their GIS via API, they can verify conditions remotely, advise customers more accurately and save precious time, that can be used for other important tasks.
Pressure data for planning purposes
The valuable documentation of actual network behaviour provided by real-time pressure monitoring not only improves daily operations. It also supports planning activities. According to NIRAS, a leading engineering consultancy, access to pressure data strengthens their work with hydraulic calculations, modelling and long-term planning. Continuous pressure monitoring enables the consultants to validate assumptions and improve the accuracy of analyses. And the result is solutions better aligned with actual operating conditions.
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Verdo shares the operational benefits of real-time pressure monitoring, and NIRAS explains how it enhances modelling and long‑term planning: Pressure data ensures efficient operation.
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