ICT based Smart Management Solution to Realize Water and Energy Savings through Energy Efficiency Measures in Water Distribution Systems

Gheorghe Grigoras, Nicu Bizon, Florentina Magda Enescu, Jose Manuel Lopez Guede, Guadalupe Flores Salado, Raymond Brennan, Connie O'Driscoll, Megersa O. Dinka, Mohamed Gar Alalm

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

18 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The water companies should provide services at the affordable tariffs for all people, irrespective of the water source, geographical area, size or complexity of water supply system. In order to contribute to the sustainability of water distribution infrastructure, tariffs should cover, in practice, at least the operating and maintenance costs. To obtain a lower water tariff, the water-energy nexus should be take into account. Thus, developing the innovative technological solutions which to allow new water pricing options and policy actions based on energy efficiency measures and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to implement the EU water policy represent a new research direction. The paper proposes an innovative solution represented by a software platform for a sustainable management of water supply systems which to include the advanced ICT solutions (Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence) and smart concepts (smart metering, demand response) with benefits both energy and water fields. The platform could lead to realize significant energy and savings through technical measures and a smart management, supplying the consumers with quality water at an affordable tariff considering the socio-economic factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence, ECAI 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538649015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event10th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence, ECAI 2018 - Iasi, Romania
Duration: 28 Jun 201830 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence, ECAI 2018

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence, ECAI 2018
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityIasi
Period28/06/1830/06/18

Keywords

  • Component
  • Energy efficiency measures
  • Information and communication technologies
  • Smart management
  • Water and energy savings

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'ICT based Smart Management Solution to Realize Water and Energy Savings through Energy Efficiency Measures in Water Distribution Systems'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this