Schneider Electric Case Studies Aquapolo: Enhancing Water Security and Efficiency with IoT

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Aquapolo: Enhancing Water Security and Efficiency with IoT

Schneider Electric

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
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. Read More
About 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. Read More
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. Read More Log in to view content
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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

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.

About 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.

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.

Impact #1	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.

Impact #1

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.

Benefit #1	15% reduction in total production costs
Benefit #2	Improved efficiency leading to 15% greater operational efficiency
Benefit #3	Capacity to deliver potable water for more than 500,000 residents

Benefit #1

15% reduction in total production costs

Benefit #2

Improved efficiency leading to 15% greater operational efficiency

Benefit #3

Capacity to deliver potable water for more than 500,000 residents

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