Technology Stream — April 2018

 Editor’s Note: Check out some of the innovative products sent our way this month as we feature leak detection.

Aquarius Spectrum Pipe Condition Assessment

Aquarius Spectrum is about to deploy 1,000 acoustic and hydrophone sensors in two major cities in Israel, after winning two leak detection and pipe condition assessment projects for distribution and trunk main pipes. Based on its AQS-SYS continuous monitoring system — Aquarius will help the water utilities to reduce the risk of pipe bursts by predictive maintenance using innovative techniques: leak development statistics and transient pressure wave analysis. The new technology enables the utilities to prioritize replacement of pipe segments by its actual condition rather than its age and prolong the life of the existing pipes. For more, visit aquarius-spectrum.com.

EchoShore-DX from Echologics

EchoShore-DX is a fixed leak detection technology using proprietary acoustic sensors to find leaks on a wide variety of pipe materials and water distribution mains. Sensors identify extremely faint acoustical noises emitted by leaks before they become detectable by conventional methods — saving utilities time and money. At the heart of the platform is an intelligent node which is embedded into a standard fire hydrant cap. The node is pre-assembled and consists of an acoustic sensor, analysis software, network hardware, batteries and an antenna. Echologics is a Mueller Water Products Company. For more info, visit echologics.com.