Water industry challenges
According to the UN, 1/3 of the world’s population will live in water stressed areas in 2025.
In less than two decades, demands will rise due to growing populations, urbanization, and a larger middle class.
Pressure control is key to reduce water and energy loss
Danfoss pressure sensors and variable speed drives are a key component for reducing water and energy loss throughout the whole water cycle.
Experiences from 112 systems in 10 different countries show that better pressure control reduces non-revenue water and unnecessary energy consumption significantly.
In average, improved pressure management leads to 38% reduction in pressure and 53% less new breaks. Among other benefits, the energy consumption is reduced by 20-40% and the typical water leakage reduction is 38%. Moreover, the improvements result in extended asset lifetime and fewer network related complaints.
- High energy consumption
- Water hammer and cavitation – pressure peaks are damaging the pipes
- Missing accurate pressure measurement – often too high pressure to ensure water supply
- Expensive down time of the system due to unpredicted maintenance
- Pumps can run dry if the pressure is not monitored and controlled
- Higher reliability
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Less quality issues leading to lower warranty costs
- Improved uptime - maximize the efficiency of pumps in operation
- Longer lifetime – protect your equipment
- Reduced energy consumption
- Minimized maintenance with predicted maintenance
- Global presence
- Wide product range
- Easy selection of products
- Fit and forget
- Expert support
- Global presence – local support
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Segment manager for Water Distribution & Supply at Danfoss Sensing Solutions
Global Water Development Lead, Danfoss Drives
Water industry challenges
According to the UN, world enters an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ as nearly three-quarters of the world’s population live in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water-insecure.
Non-revenue water levels differ around the world with 40 % as average and 26 % in Europe.
In less than two decades, demands will rise due to growing populations, urbanization, and a larger middle class.
Today’s challenges Tomorrow’s achievements
The industry challenges reflect a growing need for efficient water supply and treatment.
The good news is that technologies to reduce energy consumption and leakages in all stages of the water cycle – from production and distribution to wastewater pumping and treatment – already exist.
Pressure management is key throughout the water cycle
Global Director at Danfoss Drives Segment, Mads Warming, explains why there is a need for more efficient water supply and treatment on a global scale.
Danish water utility sets new standards for sustainability
The Danish water utility, Aarhus Water, is running with only 6 % leakage. Danfoss has contributed through the whole water cycle.
- High energy consumption
- Water hammer and cavitation – pressure peaks are damaging the pipes
- Missing accurate pressure measurement – often too high pressure to ensure water supply
- Expensive down time of the system due to unpredicted maintenance
- Pumps can run dry if the pressure is not monitored and controlled
- Higher reliability
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Less quality issues leading to lower warranty costs
- Improved uptime - maximize the efficiency of pumps in operation
- Longer lifetime – protect your equipment
- Reduced energy consumption
- Minimized maintenance with predicted maintenance
- Global presence
- Wide product range
- Easy selection of products
- Fit and forget
- Expert support
- Global presence – local support
Bringing water and energy use into balance
The increasing global demand for water and energy has put immense pressure on both industries to find a path towards a more sustainable future. And pressure itself is the key to achieving this goal.
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