ABB recently launched AquaMaster+, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. The integrated platform includes hardware, advanced software capabilities and cloud-based decision-making tools. The service is available to water companies using ABB’s AquaMaster4 flowmeters or as a standalone software solution that can be integrated into existing systems.

 “With pressure mounting on water resources globally, a great deal of work is done to prevent losses in the distribution system and to help save water through more efficient resource management,” said Raghu Kumar NV, global product manager for ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “AquaMaster+ will enable this work by connecting water utilities to crucial flow measurement insights from their AquaMaster4 or other devices, helping the water sector outrun – leaner and cleaner.”

 AquaMaster+ offers fleet level insights that include fleet overview with GIS mapping, as well as device insights that cover flow and pressure shifts, device diagnostics, and remote configuration.

 ABB officials say the possibility for remote configuration and management improves response times and reduces travel costs, while real-time monitoring enables proactive issue detection and response. 

 As it stores device and generic event logs, AquaMaster+ allows for comparison of parameters such as flow rate and pressure, helping water utilities identify anomalies early.

 With the possibility of adding virtual flowmeters, AquaMaster+ allows for modeling and comparison of scenarios, simulating real situations and their outcomes, and ultimately allowing operators to make better decisions.

 The platform offers intuitive navigation, with minimal training required, reducing the possibility for human errors and enabling quick access to critical information, according to company leaders.

 ABB’s AquaMaster flowmeters measure water flow in real time, tracking the exact quantities of water passing through the water network. The flowmeters offer measurement accuracy down to flow velocities lower than 0.1m/s and detect leaks faster than many conventional solutions.