Contributed to saving 4 billion gallons at a value of 162.8 million dirhams
DEWA adopts the latest smart systems to reduce losses in the water network
DEWA has maintained its global distinction in the field of waste reduction in water networks.
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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer: "The authority applies the best international practices in all its projects to raise production and operational efficiency."
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is investing its advanced smart grid and the latest technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, to enhance its leadership and global excellence in the field of waste reduction in water networks.
The authority outperformed its counterparts worldwide, and achieved one of the lowest rates recorded in the world in the field of water network losses, and in 2021 it recorded 5.3%, compared to 15% in North America, which confirms its position as one of the most prominent service institutions around the world. And the most distinguished in all areas.
The authority adopts pressure management systems and “DMA” systems to identify areas where there are leaks, and automation and digital transformation projects. in the water network.
From 2013 to 2021, 7,008 leaks were detected, which contributed to savings of 4,069.93 billion gallons, equivalent to savings of 162.8 million dirhams.
Productive Efficiency
In this regard, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, stressed that “the authority applies the best international practices in all its projects to raise production and operational efficiency, and has made tangible achievements in developing the water network to enhance its efficiency and reliability, and raise the quantities of water flow to meet the needs of Comprehensive development, meeting the growing demand, and providing its services to more than one million customers in Dubai, according to the highest standards of quality, availability, reliability and efficiency.
He said: "We are working in the authority within the framework of the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to consolidate Dubai's competitive capabilities and enhance its global standing at all levels.
We are committed to preparing for the future through scientific planning and innovation, and relying on the latest technologies in the fields of production, transmission, distribution and control of water networks, and we continue to develop innovative experiences to raise the efficiency and reliability of electricity and water networks to meet the rapid growth in Dubai, thus contributing to the emirate’s social and economic growth and prosperity.”
Smart Distribution
The Smart Water Distribution Management System (SDMS) monitors leaks in real time, accurately locates them, and manages faults in the infrastructure of a water distribution network of up to 4,600 km in length.
In 2014, the authority started operating the first phase of the water supervision, control and data collection system (SCADA) in the authority’s sustainable building in Al Quoz, which enables it to monitor the water transmission network in Dubai, and control it remotely and around the clock, and this includes the network of water transmission pipelines and pumping stations and tanks spanning more than 2,300 km, by installing more than 8,500 smart devices in the field.
The authority is currently implementing the second phase of the system, to include a network of water distribution pipelines, in addition to continuing to expand the network of transmission lines on an ongoing basis.
The HydroNet project, which is based on artificial intelligence and deep learning, developed by the authority, contributes to saving 5.3 million dirhams annually by monitoring and controlling the water network in the Emirate of Dubai from a distance.
The project is characterized by its ability to integrate with the latest SCADA systems, and its ability to provide real-time data on the status of the network, in addition to repairing leaks within seconds without any human intervention, thus enhancing the efficiency of the water network and isolating water pipes in the Emirate of Dubai, in addition to saving effort and time.
The project won the Silver Award in the “Team Idea of the Year” category, at the American Ideas Summit 2020 awards.
The “Intelligent Water Distribution Management System” enhances the monitoring and management of its water distribution network, improving the automation and efficiency of work.
The authority also applies the smart ball technology to monitor invisible water leaks in water transport pipelines, which are usually difficult to detect or reach their locations.
Since its application in April 2021, the technology has achieved savings of 68.45 million gallons, and 2.74 million dirhams.
The total investments of the Authority's smart grid program amount to seven billion dirhams.
6 axes
The Authority's smart grid strategy 2021-2035 includes six axes, which are the foundational enablers, the smart grid automation axis, the smart energy solutions and green mobility axis, the smart water network axis, the AI axis, and the innovative value-added services axis.
As part of achieving the short-term goals of the Authority’s Smart Grid Strategy 2014-2035, between 2015 and 2020, the Authority completed the replacement of all electricity and water meters with smart meters, where more than two million meters were installed, which are read automatically, and provide customers with information about their consumption patterns, to enable them to manage Effectively consuming electricity and water.
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