Experience in introducing and operating a system of automatic water meter reading

Summary

The issues of introducing a software package for automatic remote water meter reading and the workflow process in this respect are considered. The specific features of the currently existing information technologies for data transmission used in the so-called «smart» metering devices are described. The problem points of the implementation of such systems in resource supplying companies and the advantages that can be gained as a result of using the software package are noted.

Key words

water meter , remote reading of a water meter , GSM network , LoraWan , NB-IOT

Losses in the water supply system of Greater Baku and measures on their elimination

Summary

The population of Azerbaijan numbers more than 9.5 million people; half of the population is supplied with drinking water from the public water supply system. The water supply of Greater Baku (Baku city, Sumgait city and Apsheron) is carried out from five sources. In some communities water leakages reach 40–50%. Water losses in the distribution networks result in increases in operational expenses and reduction of the water network integrity. Water losses in the networks are mainly due to the following: commercial losses – illegal connections; physical losses – leakages; losses at calculations – water meter errors. The results of theoretical studies and practical measures on eliminating leakages in water distribution networks are presented. All the technical data is based on the actual information obtained from the relative water supply system maintenance departments of «Azersu» JSC.

Key words

leakages , surface water source , water consumption , water supply system , water meter