💧 A New Breath to Smart Water Management from ABB: AquaMaster+ 💧

[Cengiz Özemli]

ABB has introduced AquaMaster+, a new digital platform set to revolutionize water network management. This innovative system aims to prevent water losses and increase operational efficiency by enabling water companies to monitor, analyze, and manage their networks more effectively.

🔍 What is AquaMaster+?​

AquaMaster+ is an integrated platform that combines hardware, advanced software capabilities, and cloud-based decision support tools. While designed for water companies using ABB's AquaMaster4 flowmeters, it is also offered as a standalone software solution that can be integrated into existing systems.

💡 Why is it Important?​

According to Raghu Kumar NV, Global Product Manager for ABB's Measurement and Analytics Division, as pressure on global water resources increases, preventing losses in the distribution system and ensuring more efficient resource management are of paramount importance. AquaMaster+ will support these efforts by connecting water companies with critical flow measurement data.

📊 Key Features and Benefits:​

• Fleet-Level Insights: Provides a fleet overview with GIS mapping.
  
• Device Insights: Offers flow and pressure variations, device diagnostics, and remote configuration capabilities.
  
• Remote Management: Remote configuration and management reduce intervention times and travel costs.
  
• Real-Time Monitoring: Enables proactive identification and intervention for issues.
  
• Anomaly Detection: Stores device and general event logs, compares parameters like flow rate and pressure, helping to diagnose anomalies early.
  
• Virtual Flowmeters: The ability to add virtual flowmeters allows for scenario modeling and comparison, enabling operators to make better decisions.
  
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive navigation provides quick access to critical information with minimal training, reducing the likelihood of human error.
  

🌊 AquaMaster Flowmeters:​

ABB's AquaMaster flowmeters monitor the amount of water flowing through the water network in real-time. They offer high measurement accuracy even at flow rates lower than 0.1m/s, detecting leaks faster than traditional solutions.