BWSSB deploys AI-based pump monitoring across 78 pumping stations

The Hindu
The Hindu
4h ago
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board deployed an AI-based smart pump monitoring and optimization system across 78 pumping stations and said it expects annual energy savings of over ₹40 crore.
BWSSB deploys AI-based pump monitoring across 78 pumping stations
A What happened
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board deployed AI-based smart pump monitoring and optimization technology, IPUMPNET, across 78 pumping stations. BWSSB said the technology is expected to generate annual energy savings of over ₹40 crore. BWSSB Chairman V. Ram Prasath Manohar said the system continuously monitors pump performance, detects hidden performance losses, and has identified pumps consuming power significantly above designated limits. BWSSB initiated a process to replace low-efficiency pumps with high-efficiency pumps and said the effort will reduce carbon emissions and support Bengaluru’s environmental sustainability.
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Key insights

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    Continuous monitoring is used to detect inefficiencies: BWSSB Chairman V. Ram Prasath Manohar said IPUMPNET continuously monitors pump performance and detects hidden performance losses, and it has identified pumps consuming power significantly above designated limits.

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    Detected inefficiencies are being used to drive equipment replacement: BWSSB initiated a process to replace low-efficiency pumps with high-efficiency pumps based on data from the monitoring system.

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    Energy savings are linked to emissions reduction: BWSSB said preventing energy wastage will reduce carbon emissions and contribute to Bengaluru’s environmental sustainability.

Takeaways

BWSSB has rolled out IPUMPNET across 78 pumping stations and is using its monitoring data to replace inefficient pumps while projecting over ₹40 crore in annual energy savings.

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Technology & Innovation Artificial Intelligence Climate & Environment Sustainability Energy

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