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Aquapolo: Enhancing Water Security and Efficiency with IoT

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Technology Category
  • Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems
  • Sensors - Utility Meters
Applicable Functions
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Intelligent Urban Water Supply Management
  • Leakage & Flood Monitoring
Services
  • System Integration
  • Testing & Certification
About The Customer
Aquapolo is Brazil's largest wastewater treatment plant. It plays a crucial role in providing potable water to the local community and meeting the water needs of the industrial sector. The plant is responsible for managing a wide range of KPIs related to water quality and quantity. Aquapolo is committed to reducing production costs and improving operational efficiency. The plant is also dedicated to ensuring sustainable water management and better regulatory compliance to protect the environment.
The Challenge
Aquapolo, Brazil's largest wastewater treatment plant, was faced with a significant challenge. The local community was experiencing a severe shortage of potable water, and there was an increasing demand for water for industrial use. Aquapolo was tasked with managing 20 different Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to water quality and quantity. The plant also needed to reduce production costs and improve operational efficiency. The challenge was not only to meet the immediate water needs of the community and industry but also to ensure sustainable and efficient water management for the future.
The Solution
Aquapolo turned to EcoStruxure, a suite of IoT-enabled solutions, to address these challenges. The solution included Apps, Analytics and Services such as EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor, AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System, AVEVA Historian, and expert services. Edge Control was provided by Modicon M238 and M340 PLCs, and AVEVA Plant SCADA. Connected Products included Harmony HMI, Foxboro instrumentation, and ConneXium switches. AVEVA Plant SCADA and AVEVA Historian controlled and captured information on 20 qualitative and quantitative parameters. Foxboro sensors ensured the accuracy of the readings around effluent entry into the reverse osmosis/ultra-filtration plant and sent the information to the Modicon PLCs, which controlled the industrial water treatment, pumping stations, and reservoir operations. Operators monitored the process locally via the Harmony HMI, and the AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System supported invoice calculation.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of the EcoStruxure for Water and Wastewater solution, including leading-edge industrial software from AVEVA, led to significant operational improvements for Aquapolo. The plant saw a 15% reduction in total production costs and improved efficiency. The solution also enhanced quality control with real-time analysis of water quality. Additionally, it enabled a real-time dynamic billing system, leading to more accurate and timely invoicing. The solution also helped Aquapolo achieve better regulatory compliance, further protecting the environment. Most importantly, the solution ensured the capacity to deliver potable water for more than 500,000 residents, addressing the severe water shortage in the local community.
Quantitative Benefit
  • 15% reduction in total production costs
  • Improved efficiency leading to 15% greater operational efficiency
  • Capacity to deliver potable water for more than 500,000 residents

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