Intelligent Remote Monitoring of Fluid Distribution Systems
Fluid distribution systems are critical to many industries. Water, wastewater and petroleum pipelines are obvious examples of large distribution systems. But local distribution of fluids inside of facilities is also important, such as water treatment plants, wastewater lift stations, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, and power generation stations. Even hydraulic elevators and construction machinery rely on fluids.
SpikeWatcher PA is designed to monitor and analyze the performance of equipment within these systems. It is an intelligent remote data acquisition device that runs autonomously and looks for conditions that could be of concern. It is specifically designed to run for long periods of time and identify significant events that do not occur very often.
SpikeWatcher PA can be installed permanently or moved where needed for temporary jobs.
SpikeWatcher™ PA measures important properties that control systems do not:
- Pressure transients in pipelines
- Erratic electrical power (voltage spikes)
- Vibration in machinery
- Intermittent electrical signals
- Changes in flow
- Changing weather conditions
Water utilities use SpikeWatcher PA to:
- Continually monitor distribution pipelines, force mains, and pump stations to identify abnormal conditions quickly
- Provide feedback to system operators
- Facilitate scheduling and dispatching of repair crews
- Perform remote troubleshooting instead of on-site inspection
- Prepare reports on system usage
- Evaluate the effect of equipment changes
Consultants use SpikeWatcher PA to:
- Evaluate existing equipment prior to upgrades
- Monitor existing equipment over time to establish baseline performance
- Verify that contracted work meets customer’s requirements
- Verify that repairs meet government environmental requirements
- Collect data from existing systems to train and enhance hydraulic models
Construction companies use SpikeWatcher PA to:
- Monitor operation of project’s equipment during construction
- Troubleshoot equipment during installation
- Enhance their product’s value to their customer by enabling real-time monitoring
- Provide information and feedback to the other equipment in their installation
Petroleum companies use Spikewatcher PA to:
- Continually monitor distribution pipelines and pump stations to identify abnormal conditions quickly
- Monitor equipment operation in refineries
- Provide feedback to system operators
- Facilitate scheduling and dispatching of repair crews
- Perform remote troubleshooting prior to on-site inspection
- Ensure safety through real-time monitoring of the working environment
