Water Management
Jeremy Shinton discusses the role of machine-to- machine communications as a driver for change within the water industry.
Jeremy Shinton setzt sich mit der Rolle von Maschine-zu-Maschine- Kommunikation als Antriebsfaktor für Veränderungen in der Wasserindustrie auseinander.
Jeremy Shinton discute du rôle des communications entre machines en tant que force motrice du changement dans le secteur de l’eau.
M2M communications sophistication for the water industry
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Mitsubishi Electric is at the forefront of this latest surge of innovation with its M2M platform, delivering end-to-end IP data connectivity for water utilities – and many other potential applications.
he water industry is one of the most tightly regulated sectors, with companies under pressure not only to deliver optimum efficiency
and productivity but also to do so under the watchful eye of regulating bodies. This places stringent demands on the automation systems employed, where control architectures are implemented over vast sites and assets often spread over wide geographic areas.
Contamination risks Pressures to optimise plant performance, increase availability, reduce installation and operational costs are acute, not just when it comes to ensuring reliable drinking water supplies but also as part of strategies to eliminate contamination risks from treatment plants and even to play a key role in minimising flood risk. Meeting consumer and stakeholder demand effectively and efficiently, in
a way that addresses the requirements of today’s increasingly stringent regulations, demands processes that are both robust and reliable. They also need to be capable of delivering the performance that is required for as long as it is needed – which may be decades! The consequences of falling
short are severe, with the possibility of compromised supply quality, environmental impact and regulatory non-compliance risks. What water companies are
increasingly realising is that the key to meeting these diverse – and sometimes contradictory – requirements is data. In particular, it is about how much data you can collect, how quickly you can collect it and how best you can act on it. The more data that can be collected and analysed, the more the intelligence of the automation systems at the heart of water plants can be increased. This enables improved operational control,
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