Project Details
The NEPTUNE project objectives are as follows:
- To develop pragmatic, robust and novel methods and technologies to understand system performance in real time.
- To develop a novel approach and practical tools for pressure management in order to improve customer service, efficiency and sustainability of water distribution systems and to test innovative technology in which pressure management will be linked with energy consumption and leakage reduction.
- To develop an integrated, risk-based decision support system for evaluation of intervention strategies (both tactical and strategic) to inform decision making for sustainable water system operation.
- To increase operator awareness, understanding and knowledge of system performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of operation and service delivery.
- To develop knowledge, capabilities and tools to integrate system operation and enable intervention in system operation in real time to maintain and enhance performance.
- The implementation and validation of prototype outputs from the above in conjunction with on-going business processes utilising and developing innovative ideas.
The project is structured into three Research Priority Areas (RPAS):