Pressure optimisation in the network
Water loss, aging infrastructure and rising energy costs are just some of the challenges that are influenced by the pressure in your distribution network. Up to 35 % of the clean water that is pumped out from the utility is wasted - due to leakages caused by high pressure among other things. Therefore, increased knowledge and pressure optimisation can have a significant impact on your water utility’s business.
A pressure which is too high, increases the risk of bursts and leakages in the network and causes the energy expenses to rise as more energy is needed to pump the water through the distribution network. A pressure that is too low will, on the other hand, increase the risk of water ingress and result in dissatisfied customers who experience an inadequate pressure in their households.
Monitoring the pressure is the foundation for your proactive efforts to optimise the pressure in order to secure customer satisfaction, limit the number of leaks or bursts and minimise the energy consumption of the pumps.
A pressure reduction causes less water to be forced through cracks in the pipes resulting in a distinct reduction of water loss from leakages. By lowering the pressure and thereby limiting the number of pressure surges, you can “calm” your distribution network and avoid unnecessary stress of the components to prolong the lifetime.
