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Using InfoWorks Live Pro (IWLive Pro) HydroCo have developed a process to assess if a suite of models are fit for purpose.

By linking the telemetry system to the model in IWLive Pro, real time comparison is possible between the model and telemetry. The software shows a visual representation of how well the model and telemetry data correlate or deviate from reality (e.g. due to network alterations or increased headlosses) using customisable Red, Amber and Green warning bands. Erroneous data can also be filtered out by IWLive Pro, ensuring only good data is considered.

Digital Twin

Real-Time Data

Model Maintenance Indictor

Demand Scaling

An SQL server (or other data lake sources) links the telemetry system to IWLive Pro enabling thousands of live data feeds to easily be allocated to the model (using SQLs and GIS).

Demand within the model can also be updated to reflect a variety of demand scenarios such as peak summer demand and average demands, by demand scaling or using Demand Watch. Modelled large consumers can also be dynamically linked to the telemetry to ensure the flow is modelled as recorded.

Linking Telemetry to Models

Validation Metrics

Data Quality and Consistency

Collaboration with Stakeholders

The warning outputs from IWLive Pro can be shown at model, DMA and sensor levels. Therefore this process can identify specific areas that require model maintenance, whether through desktop updates or field testing, and identifies regions within models that require rebuilding. This helps clients maintain their suite of models without the need for regular and expensive rebuilds.

If you would like to learn more about how HydroCo can support you on your real-time modelling and IWLive journey, please contact us at innovation@hydroco.co.uk or call 023 92 450 007.

Use of a portable hand held devices with GPS and internet connection to pin point the field test location: Screenshot_20181012-125315_Maps

All alternative field test locations are highlighted in zonal colours to prevent installations in neighbouring zone.

Alternatives are also given individual references that feed into the system to ensure their location is documented.

A link from the map automatically takes the user to a data input form: Screenshot_20181012-125651_Chrome

This system overcomes typical issues common in a paper based approach e.g. illegible handwriting or site information duplication errors. Logger serial numbers and field test location references are supplied from the database in a drop down list which decrease as the project progresses.

Automatic time stamp features ensure the correct installation / retrieval information is entered.

The data is collected live into one secure cloud based database allowing multiple uses to work collaboratively and monitoring of real time progress: