From May 15th to 17th, the 2024 (10th) Water Supply Conference and the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Water Security Joint Innovation Center Forum, hosted by *Water & Wastewater Engineering* magazine, Guangdong Yuehai Water Group Co., Ltd., and the South China Institute of Environmental Sciences under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, was grandly held in Nansha, Guangzhou. The conference featured four sub-forums: "Smart Water Management," "Water Plant Renovation," "Secondary Water Supply," and "Pipe Network Operation and Maintenance." Nearly 2,000 participants attended, including representatives from government authorities, renowned academicians and experts in the industry, water supply enterprises and institutions, design institutes, research organizations, and technology and equipment suppliers from across the country.
As a supporting unit, Hangzhou Water Meter made a remarkable appearance at the conference alongside Aichi, joining renowned academicians, experts, and seasoned professionals from water-related organizations to focus on cutting-edge technological innovations and discuss the security of water supply for smart water management in urban clusters.
Xu Lun, Vice President and CFO of Hangzhou Water Meter, was invited to attend the 10th Smart Water Management Construction and Operation Forum and delivered a technical report titled "A Simple and Practical Precision Leak Detection Meter." Guided by the principle of "Originating from the Water Industry, Understanding It Better," the company focuses on addressing the pain points and challenges in pipeline network leakage. Traditional methods such as acoustic listening and pressure detection are costly to implement and susceptible to environmental interference, making it difficult to achieve precise measurement of daily leakage. Currently, DMA (District Metering Area) zoning management is the mainstream method for controlling pipeline network leakage in cities, with minimum night flow being the most intuitive and straightforward metric within this approach.
The company has provided the "Hangzhou Water Meter Solution" to address the three critical questions in DMA zoning: "Is there a leak?", "How much is leaking?", and "Where is the leak?". With its unique patented technology, the SU electromagnetic water meter actively transmits a set of flow data every 1.8 seconds, enabling precise capture of instantaneous flow—representing the actual water loss. Compared to traditional ultrasonic or electromagnetic water meters, which are constrained by high power consumption and rely on strong electrical supply, the SU electromagnetic water meter consumes only one ten-thousandth of the power and requires no external RTU power supply. This precision leak detection solution is perfectly suited for district metering applications. By installing just one SU electromagnetic water meter as the DMA assessment master meter, the exact amount of leakage can be determined. Adding graded metering assessment meters further helps pinpoint specific leakage locations. This solution has demonstrated remarkable results in multiple DMA zoning applications, effectively reducing pipeline network leakage rates to ensure safe and stable water supply. With its simple and practical approach, Hangzhou Water Meter is driving the advancement of water supply safety, earning widespread acclaim from water utility clients.
Hangzhou Water Meter Booth:
Latest Smart Terminals Drive High-Quality Water Supply
As a key partner for many water enterprises in the Guangdong region, Hangzhou Water Meter has consistently kept a close eye on the latest market trends and customer needs in this area. At its exhibition booth, the company showcased its new-generation IoT split-type valve-controlled remote water meter, which integrates the advantages of intelligence, safety, economy, efficiency, and convenience. Featuring a split-type design, it significantly reduces safety risks, eliminates the need to replace the entire meter in case of valve failure, and allows independent installation of the water meter and valve batteries without interference, thereby extending battery life. Additionally, it enables precise positioning and installation based on customer requirements, eliminating the need to install integrated valve-controlled water meters for all users and reducing costs for water utilities. Real-time remote valve control further enhances the efficiency of water management. Moreover, Hangzhou Water Meter presented multiple series of its latest smart terminals, which, with their appealing design, robust performance, and innovative structural engineering, assist water enterprises in transitioning from safe water supply to high-quality water supply. The solutions offered by Hangzhou Water Meter have garnered significant attention and praise from numerous experts and industry professionals.
This conference has facilitated in-depth integration of resources within the water industry, actively driving the domestic water sector—particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area—toward the goal of building a safe, green, and economically sustainable modern urban water management system. Hangzhou Water Meter will remain steadfast in its commitment to strengthening core technologies, infusing the urban water management sector with robust innovation and development momentum through dedicated research, development, and high-quality services. We are poised to empower and propel the advancement of new productive forces in the water industry!