ABB celebrates two decades of significant contribution to India’s water management systems with its pioneering AquaMaster flowmeters. Since the first installation in Bengaluru 20 years ago, the impact of AquaMaster has grown exponentially, with around 2000 units now deployed across key regions, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, and New Delhi, enhancing the efficiency of India’s water distribution networks.
AquaMaster flowmeters are renowned for providing real-time, precise measurements of water flow, thereby allowing utilities to accurately track and optimize water use. These units are instrumental in improving the control of pumping stations and reservoirs, facilitating efficient and equitable water distribution, even in rural areas lacking power supply.
Krishna Prashanth, Global Product Line Manager Electromagnetic Flowmeters at ABB Measurement & Analytics, reflects on the urgency of water conservation: “With the UN forecasting a global water shortfall of 40 percent by 2030, India is actively exploring improvements to its water infrastructure. ABB’s AquaMaster plays a vital role in this endeavor by minimizing losses and enhancing resource management in water distribution systems.”
AquaMaster distinguishes itself with unparalleled accuracy, capable of detecting flow velocities as low as 0.1m/s, and is thus essential in identifying leaks that may otherwise go unnoticed. This advanced leak management, paired with remote monitoring capabilities, is also critical in addressing non-revenue water (NRW) by mitigating theft and leakage.
Innovation has been the hallmark of the AquaMaster series, which began as the world’s first battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter and continued to lead with a succession of industry-firsts, including the first flowmeter with an in-situ electromagnetic verification system and the first self-verifying flowmeter. The latest iteration, AquaMaster 4 Mobile Comms, introduced in 2022, is the first with bidirectional connectivity, a feat that earned it the “Test and Measurement Product of the Year” at the Instrumentation Excellence Awards.
With a legacy spanning over 50 years in the water industry, ABB’s comprehensive solutions cater to the entire water cycle, reaffirming its status as a global leader in safe, smart, and sustainable water management. ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.
