Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new
technologies
WaterIDEAS 2016 Conference
H20 – XIII Mostra Internazionale dell’Acqua
Bologna 20/10/2016
Fabio MarelliWater Utility DirectorDirezione AcquedottoMM – Milano Water Utility
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Milan Water Supply System
• Population: 2.0M (0.7M commuters)
• Demand: 227.9 Mm3/yr
• Network lenght: 2,250 km
• Pipe diameter DN 50/1,200 mm
• Service Connections: ~50,000
� Pumping stations: 29 (100 pumps)� Flow/pressure meters: 27� Treatments plants: 29� Wells 450
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Bring Added Value
How
Consider the whole process
Use and implement new technologies(INNOVATION)
Operational and Procurement Processes
Innovation
Our mission is to improve water systems performance focusing on Efficiency in water use, Environmental protection and Energy saving
Perform efficientOperations
(OPERATION)
Pianification
Bring Added Value
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Investment Plan for 2016-2020 has been developed with a detailed serie of actions based on a strategy and objectives, which emerge from a detailed analysis of criticalities and improvements of Milan Water System.
Diagnosis Forecast Action
Main Area Added Value
Pipeline-asset management Condition Assessment
Pumping stations and Wells’ refurbishment and optimization
DSS + Historian
Water quality Management On-line monitoring + Historian
NRW Management AMR+ Historian + Leak Detection Tech
Investment Plan 2016/2020
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
NRW Management: AMI project
AMI projects - Real Time demand data for:
- better customers service, - more timely bills- less estimates
(so less controversy and cash flow improvement)
- highly accurate leak alarms,- better demand forecast- compliance with Authority
Meter to Cash Innovative Technologies: pilots
EXPO: n° 6(GPRS / static
water meter big diameter )
Apparent Losses
ReadingsBilling
1000
Improvement: Broadcasting
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
NRW Management: AMI Multi-Utility project
Multi-Utility Project:Fixed
network 169 MHz / OPTO
emitter
DATA COMMUNICATION & CONTROL
DATA COLLECTION
SAC-MAcqua
SAC-MHeat
SAC-MGas
GAS
WATER
HEAT
Network Planning
Tools
Network Supervision
Tools
DATA MANAGEMENT
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Data Management: Historian
Storage Distribution
ProcessData
ServerData
Files
Web based
Client based
Stores & Archives
Collection Main Objectives:
Water balance key performance
indicators definition & monitoring
• Quantity & Volume (Water Balance)
• Quality
• Efficiency & Leakage
• Process analysis
Energy management
• Energy control
• Energy saving
DATA = INFORMATION = VALUE For a better data management, visualization and archiving
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
NRW Management: Leaks Detection
- free-swimming, - acoustic-based
technology - anomalous acoustic
activity associated with leaks or gas pockets in pressurized pipelines
Smartball (DN>450mm) ROI = 3 years
Focused on Asset Management and Condition Assessment (Capex Investment)
Active Leakage Control (Dn<450mm)
ICeW
ater
Pro
ject
- Leakage Survey (ROI about 2 years) - Noise logger Fixed/Semi-Fixed Installation
Proactive
Project
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Water Quality Management
pH, NO3, NO2, Turbidity,
SAC 254, TOC, DOC,
temperature, residual
free chlorine,
conductivity, UV
absorbtion spectrum
(200-400 nm)
A total of 11 chemicalparameters every 3 min
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL ANALYSIS ON-LINE - ISOIL Industria SpA
according to the Water Safety Plan model Directive of the EuropeanCommission (EU) 2015/1787
Bologna – 21 Ottobre 2016Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new technologies
Improving Talents
MM Academy
Corporate University for Managers, Engineers, Experts, University , Utilities and Authorities
aimed to share knowledges, innovations, know how in the area of design, construction and
management of infrastructures and services
Added Value to MM operation processes by means of new
technologies
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
WaterIDEAS 2016 Conference
H20 – XIII Mostra Internazionale dell’Acqua
Bologna 20/10/2016
Fabio MarelliWater Utility DirectorDirezione AcquedottoMM – Milano Water Utility