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Application of I.R.4.0 in Water Industry
Thaneatharran Santharasekaran
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Suryaswaran A/L Vijayandren
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[email protected] Zaid Ahmed Saifuden
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[email protected]ABSTRACT
This research paper is based on Application of I.R4.0. It had some major impact on the water
industry. The whole report is discussing about the water industry with I.R.4.0. There are
several factor has to considered in application of I.R.4.0 in water industry. The most
important point that has to be considered is the existing challenges that are faced by water
industry. Furthermore, what are possible way it helps water industry also has be considered.
Moreover, I.R.4.0 has major effect in positive and negative ways in water industry.
Introduction
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In every modern disruption brings new information and innovation that, at last, the outcome
in radical changes in assembling abilities and the complex nature of creation frameworks.
From machines controlled by water and steam, in the subsequent advance, it increases and
hops over to the utilization of power, on the third step with the assistance of PC innovation, it
changes to the computerization of creation forms. The fourth modern upset, driven by the
exceptional advancement of IT innovations and media communications. Industry 4.0 has
created by the working gathering of the German Academy of Science and Engineering.
Industry 4.0 is getting all-inclusive acknowledged. Despite the extraordinary enthusiasm for
Industry 4.0 idea around the globe, there are no formally perceived definitions for it. Today,
business forms dependent on the Concept of Industry 4.0, the framework components
communicated all together with the network. Such development requires the utilization of
cutting edge devices to deliberately gather and procedure information disjointed and detailed
data that can settle on ideal business choices. Most makers consistently improve their items
and adjust rapidly to mechanical accomplishments in the digitalization of business. This
reality likewise applies to the makers of water gracefully frameworks, which are, as a rule,
have made a whole overhaul in innovation and have offered the market scope of items as are
pressure meters, stream meters, utilization meters, sensors, actuators, and other complicated
gear with an assortment of cutting edge capacities. The present water flexibly frameworks are
created and altered to associate each other over the internet of things (IoT) to the remarkable
intuitive CPS. Gracefully Rain flexibly association’s face the test of building up a harmony
between the productivity of water organizes and the effectiveness in utilizing natural, human,
money related, and different assets and are answerable for accomplishing the objectives of
practical business. The issue of vitality and supportability of open water flexibly is a global
issue, and water misfortunes commonly viewed as a significant issue.
Where does water industry apply I.R.4.0
Water distribution business are facing a challenge in establishing a balance between the
efficiency of distribution water supply networks and the efficiency in using natural, human,
financial and other resources and are responsible for achieving the goals of sustainable
business. The problems are public water distribution and water losses. These both problems
are considers an important issue. To overcome the issues few or a number of methodologies
ever developed. As one the key development was pressure management in water distribution
systems (WDS). Water distribution business in their efforts to improve their business they
used different approaches that are mostly reduced of repairing failures in the battle against
water losses in water distribution systems. So as an improvement they made converted it by
digitizing the distribution system. By introducing actuators and smart pressure meters, flow
meters and consumption meters based on new ICT technologies within the concept of
industry 4.0, the water supply management system gets a completely new dimension.
Observing and control of pressure, flow and consumption in actual time is a great step
forward in the struggle with water losses. By actual time measurement of the system
parameters is finally possible useful using of mathematical hydraulic models. Hence the
system with the 40% water losses it is not possible. Real-time measurements on a sufficient
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number of pipes allow high-quality calibration and take advantage of the full potential of the
hydraulic model and the associated predictive tools. These were also recognized by the water
supply equipment manufacturers and introduced very new, advanced goods built specifically
on the basis of the Industry 4.0 definition to market. Under the burden of new information,
technologies and the introduction of SMART devices, water management organizations are
required to adjust rapidly and modify the normal way of thinking and behaving. However, the
complexity of the changes is becoming a huge problem because it requires the organization of
rapid and radical changes. Collecting, storing, processing and managing, the current large
amount of data and the ability to use predictive tools require additional equipment and human
resources that are capable of addressing future challenges.
The challenge of water industry
These are many challenges faced by the water industry. Some of the challenges faced are:-
1. Aging infrastructure & asset maintenance
Utilities are constantly undergoing obsolescence upgrades on aging equipment and
software systems in order to remain operable. There is no exception for the control and
monitoring systems that provide critical alarming, operator control of processes and water
assets, and data collection and historian capability. As these devices and equipment mature,
functionality and uptime are decreased and more maintenance may be needed. This wastes
valuable resources on scheduled and unplanned downtime and on tasks such as driving out to
maintenance sites.
2. Managing costs amid rising electricity prices
In recent times, wholesale electricity prices have risen between 150 and 240 per cent,
which has an impact on how industry is billed. Manufacturing, mining and utilities alone
account for more than half [57%] of Australian electricity consumption. As water pumping is
a particularly energy intensive operation, the burden of energy price fluctuations is likely to
be felt by the water industry.
3. Population growth in urban centres, rural services
The population of Australia is projected to reach 38 million by 2051, some 12 million
more than originally predicted in the 1990s. Our urban centres feel the most: the population
of Melbourne and Sydney grew by more than 100,000 people in the same year, according to
the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016-17 report. The first, most obvious challenge of
urbanization is to meet supply. The second is the protection of water safety and the related
harm to the ecosystem as a consequence of urban sprawl. This second point will be discussed
under 'Challenge 4: Environment and Sustainability’.
4. Environment and sustainability
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Urbanization, wastewater risks, floods, sustainable energy supply and climate change
are but a few environmental challenges facing the water industry. As discussed, increased
population and urban sprawl may increase, if not managed correctly, the risk of storm water
runoff pollution. The management of sewer blockages and subsequent spills that occur in the
mains system is another key challenge for this industry. Often the first notification of the spill
is from a member of the public, hours and sometimes days after the first spill. This may
increase the impact on public health and the environment and the cost of cleaning up efforts.
How does I.R.4.0 help to solve the problems in water industry?
As for the aging infrastructure & asset maintenance, the Australian Industry Standards Water
Industry Report states that advanced automated processes allow “water supply, treatment and
infrastructure maintenance companies to improve operations and maintenance through
preventative maintenance”. Further to this, IoT enabled sensors, data analysis and machine
learning is enabling utilities to move a step beyond this to predictive maintenance. Such
approaches can reduce the cost, demand, and pressures associated with reactive maintenance
and enable faster response to clean up efforts in the event of spillages.
Secondly is for managing costs amid rising electricity prices. The solution could be as
this below. Utilities are well ahead in their approach to mitigating energy costs through
renewables. SA Water are rolling out onsite renewable generation and storage assets on their
water-hungry sites. Meanwhile, energy generation and retailers themselves are slowly
transitioning; AGL are behind the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF) aimed at
facilitating the construction of approximately 1,000 MW of renewable generation.
Importantly, renewable generation systems referred to as 'Distributed Energy Resources' can
be enhanced by industry 4.0 technologies to enable demand response actions such as
automatic load shifting based on weather and spot price.
Thirdly, as for the population growth in urban centres, rural services. The solution for
urban, alternative water supplies like desalination offer a supply solution, industry 4.0
technologies can improve supply management and customer service. Demand management
systems that can integrate site/asset data and external information datasets, will ensure water
resources are monitored in real-time, forecasted and consistently available. Intelligent water
metering is also giving customers increased visibility into their usage thus improving their
experience. For rural, the 2018 Australian Industry Standards Water Industry Key Findings
report suggests that the use of drones and remote monitoring through IoT will greatly
improve remote and rural water services. Remote monitoring removes the need to travel to
site, so assets can be managed and maintained at lower costs.
Lastly, as for the skills shortage & aging workforce. The solution could be, workforce
planning that focuses on up skilling current workforce and employing and developing the
young will be essential. Giving maintainers and operators digital literacy skills, especially
around mobile technologies; providing up-to-date SCADA training, and up skilling domain
specialists in data analysis are three areas to focus on. Utilities can still take advantage of new
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technologies while they fill the skills gap by leveraging 3rd party companies or embedded
consultants to implement and or maintain new systems.
Impact of adopting I.R. 4.0 in water industry
Advantage and Disadvantage
1. Technology leap of faith
One of the best resources open to the water industry, but one that gives them the
greatest fear, is to utilize cloud storage and the Internet of Things ( IoT) to monitor pumping
stations and help infrastructure. Obviously, the water industry is well established to take
advantage of the digital world. But in today’s sensors and controls generate an abundance of
data, often not enough analysis is done to turn it into usable information , creating a data
richness / information poverty scenario. We need the right information, with the right
accuracy, to the right people in an easy and digestible format. However, taking advantage of
this technology, it allows them to work in an optimized and efficient way. Remote operation,
for example, helps to avoid the need to send an engineer to the site, saving considerable time
and costs. But the reluctance to remotely control an asset is the greatest change of mind
needed
2. Smart Technology
There are many companies out there offering a vast portfolio of "smart" devices and
disruptive technologies that provide insight into the conditions of assets. For an example, of
humble low voltage (LV) induction motor it is too expensive to monitor its condition on
individual basis. As for now ABB’s smart sensor attaches without wires to the frame of the
motor. By converting regular LV engines to smart, connected machines, the smart sensor
enables advanced maintenance planning that will help businesses reduce costs and increase
productivity. Predictive analysis based on solution data can reduce downtime by up to 70%,
extend engine life by up to 30% and reduce energy consumption by up to 10%.
3. Cyber security
As for now the water industry is in a critical infrastructure it needs a real good sense
of security for protection that no one can break through it. So this might be a real challenge
faced by all companies to sell their new technology into water industry. They must ensure
that the technology is shown to be robust. If a device can be controlled from an outside
source, it need to clearly prove how the technology works and, more importantly, when it
doesn't.
4. Skills shortage
As the industry moves towards the I.R. 4.0 its biggest challenge is to find tomorrow’s
engineers, today. In this new technology water industry the skills needed are not traditional
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skills. Data analytics and statisticians are needed to create algorithms and analytical logic for
the efficient use of data.
Conclusion
Industry 4.0 and in particular the IoT (Internet of Things) present new improvement
opportunities in asset management such as real-time remote monitoring, intelligent water
metering, or preventative maintenance driven by alarming. It represents opportunities to
decrease lifetime maintenance costs, improve environmental response times, improve
community response services and communication, and ensure consistent water supply to
remote and urban areas through reliable monitoring. Capabilities like this will ultimately help
the water industry meet new demand, better manage assets and services, and maintain
operational costs all the while providing faster, better customer experience.
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