SCADA and Automation Solutions and Insight For Utility Managers

31. GoAigua's Digital Twin Saves 1B+ Gallons Of Water/Year 12/6/2020

    Water transport and distribution systems in many cities have become complex to manage as they are forced to adjust to the problems of population growth, resource shortages, aging infrastructure and optimization of daily network operations. Consequently, digital twins of water networks are increasingly widely used for decision-making around their operation and management.

32. A Tale Of Two SCADA Conversions 7/6/2015

    J.D. Irving, Limited Sawmill Division has invested $70 million in the latest operational equipment as part of their continuous investment in sustainable forest management strategies. In 2015, the company chose VTScada monitoring and control software to replace the aging SCADA systems used in their biomass boiler and trim line processes. Jody Gallant, an Electrical Engineering Technologist for JD Irving describes the some challenges and benefits of implementing a modern industrial SCADA system.

33. A Comprehensive Software Tool For Assessing Risk At Wastewater Treatment Plants 1/25/2017

    Understanding risk is the first step to combating system failure and protecting the public and the environment from unsafe water.

34. The Importance Of Integrating Your Hydraulic Model With SCADA Systems 10/24/2024

    This article will explore the key benefits of combining SCADA with hydraulic models, and how engineers, modelers, and operators can work together more effectively.

35. The Bible On Effective Utility Management 4/28/2016

    The U.S. EPA and multiple water groups recently gathered during Water Week 2016 in Washington, D.C. to announce updates to an essential guide for effective utility management (EUM). If utilities aren't already familiar with this document, they need to be. 

36. U.S. Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act: Prioritizing Capital Water Improvement Projects 8/25/2022

    According to the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, only 21% of all U.S. utilities report being able to fully cover the cost of providing drinking water services.

37. Bridging The Gap: How LeakZon Unifies SCADA And AMI For Smarter Water Management 10/21/2024

    In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.

38. High Availability, Connected Control Solution Virtually Eliminates Downtime 5/24/2021

    Mekorot, Israel sought to reduce production costs through improved energy efficiency and tighter process control. They leveraged GE Digital's software and automation solutions to automatically monitor and control devices. 

39. An Introduction To Industrial Use Of Technology For Non-Techies 6/6/2018

    It’s increasingly obvious to me that the gap in the general understanding of technology is continuously increasing with those that are not working in the space every day.  I am referring to industrial technology versus the general consumer technology market.  

40. HRSD Gains New Operational Awareness To Improve Wastewater Operations 6/25/2021

    In southeastern Virginia, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) handles wastewater treatment for 1.7 million people in 20 cities and counties. Sea-level rise, unusually high tides, and extreme storms prompted a $1.2 billion program—the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) that involves replenishing the Potomac aquifer with up to 100 million gallons of SWIFT Water (water treated to meet drinking water standards and matched to the existing groundwater chemistry in the aquifer) per day, an action that may slow or reduce the impact of sea level rise by slowing land settling, or subsidence.