Page 27 - AW MayJune 19

ADVERTORIAL

Digitalising the path to clean water access

can potentially result in the formation of disinfection by-
products that may have adverse health effects. Striking
the right balance is critical, and digitalisation can play a
crucial role in maximising the efficiency and reliability of
dosing equipment to ensure the accurate delivery of these
chemical additives necessary to treat water.

INTELLIGENCE AND CONTROL
With dosing pumps being key to controlling the entire
process, intuitive and intelligent design can ensure
treatment processes run efficiently, reliably, and cost-
effectively.
Under its iSolutions range of intelligent products,
Grundfos’ SMART Digital DDA and DDC dosing pumps
are designed to discharge exactly the quantity of dosing
liquid required for drinking water treatment, thanks to their
intelligent monitoring and adjustment features.
For example, the SMART Digital DDA-FCM pumps are
used to dose chlorine bleach, one of the most commonly
dosed chemicals in water treatment. With the help of
integrated sensors and intelligent adjustment features, the
pumps’ AutoFlowAdapt feature monitors and regulates
the dosing output, as well as self-diagnose and self-
he ongoing water crisis is one of the most pressing correct faults. This also eliminates the need for additional
Tglobal issues we face today. This challenge also equipment such as a pressure gauge, flow meter and relief
resonates strongly here in Asia, as more cities urbanise and valve in a dosing system.
populations increase, leading to an expected increase in According to a study by the University of Weihenstephan-
water demand by 55 per cent by 2060. Triesdorf, the SMART Digital DDA-FCM can dose with
The rising water demand inevitably puts pressure on extreme precision and accuracy, from 5 ml/h to 7.5 l/h .
the limited freshwater resources accessible for use. To top Such intelligent technology ensures the water treatment
it off, the confluence of climate change, urbanisation, process is more efficient and reliable. The high dosing
and industrialisation has led to shrinking water supplies, accuracy and reduced chemical consumption also lower
resulting in countries such as Malaysia and Philippines operating costs.
experiencing one of their worst water shortages in history
in the past few months. MOVING FORWARD
It is important that we constantly keep enhancing water
ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER treatment processes to ensure optimal water quality for
With only just over one per cent of the earth’s water supply everyone. Ensuring a safe and high-quality water supply is
available to us, there is a call for novel, innovative solutions crucial not only for the health and well-being of individuals,
that can optimise the limited water resources we have. This but also for the growth and prosperity of the entire region.
includes improving the quality of the water available to us Today’s newest generation of water solutions are
that is suitable for end use, such as for drinking water supply. designed to provide greater reliability, intelligence, and
It is essential for natural water to undergo water treatment control, delivering the efficiencies that municipalities
to eliminate any waterborne bacteria and parasites that demand for water treatment applications. Governments
can be harmful for consumption. and the water industry must work together to adopt and
One crucial component of water treatment is the integrate these new technologies to ensure a secure and
process of dosing, where a chemical like chlorine is sustainable supply of clean water for current and future
introduced into the water as part of the treatment process, generations. AW
with the aim of maintaining the pH within a desired range
or killing pathogens.
While undertreating water leaves consumers exposed
to the risk of contracting waterborne illnesses, over By Leong Chee Khuan, Area Managing Director for South Asia and
treating water is not only wasteful and expensive, but General Manager for Grundfos Pumps Sdn Bhd

Asian Water MAY/JUNE 2019 25