Pressure sensors provide utilities with real‑time insights into their network, supporting efficient operation, energy savings and increased reliability of the water supply.
Case video: Pressure data ensures efficient operation
At the Danish water utility Verdo, pressure sensors deliver a continuous overview of the distribution network. In this video, Verdo highlights the operational advantages of pressure monitoring, while the engineering consultancy NIRAS explains how real‑time pressure data improves modelling and long‑term planning.
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Efficient operation and improved network performance
Verdo has installed pressure sensors at key points in the distribution network to gain a clearer picture of pressure levels and operating conditions. This strengthens network performance, enhances operational efficiency and reduces the need for time‑consuming manual checks. With immediate access to pressure data, Verdo can respond more quickly to deviations in the network, and daily operations can be based on actual conditions rather than estimates.
“As we monitor pressure in every zone or residential area, we can check the data directly in our system to see if the pressure level has changed. This saves us valuable time and energy, and enables us to give customers more precise guidance,” says Thomas Grønning, Head of Distribution at Verdo.
Pressure sensors are placed in valve chambers, sprinkler stations, on fire hydrants and at other crucial points throughout the network. This ensures reliable data directly from the system and enables the utility to identify potential risks, handle customer enquiries more efficiently and adjust pump operations according to demand—contributing to energy savings and a more stable water supply.
From point measurements to full‑network insight
In the past, Verdo mainly received pressure information from water works and pumping stations, which meant limited visibility into the rest of the distribution network. Customer enquiries about low pressure often required on‑site investigations. With continuous pressure data integrated into their GIS via API, they can now verify conditions remotely, offer more accurate customer support and save time that can be used for higher‑value tasks.
Pressure data for planning purposes
The valuable documentation of actual network behaviour provided by real‑time pressure monitoring not only improves daily operations but also supports planning. According to NIRAS, access to real‑time pressure data strengthens their hydraulic calculations, modelling work and long‑term planning. Continuous monitoring helps them validate assumptions and improve the accuracy of analyses—resulting in solutions that better reflect true operating conditions.
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Verdo outlines the operational benefits of real‑time pressure monitoring, and NIRAS describes how it enhances modelling and long‑term planning: Pressure data ensures efficient operation.
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