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Published: 04. Jun 2024
Leak detection field
Aarhus Vand has established a leak detection field. Water operators can train and become educated in finding leaks in water pipes. The field also works as a test and demonstration of Danish water technology.
Aarhus Vand has constructed a leak detection field situated at the Business Academy Aarhus in Viby J as a part of Water Living Lab.
The purpose of the field is training and education in finding leaks in water pipes. The future's national and international water operators will be met with challenges from real life leak detection.
Real-world challenges are copied
Thus, small "pitfalls" have been installed in the form of leaks of different sizes and locations. Leak detection can be trained under different kinds of pavement such as grass, gravel, asphalt and tiles. Water pipes of different materials are also used. So, the challenges in finding a leaks will vary. And, therefore operators in the water supply industry with different experience can use the field.
In the real world, we do not always know where the water pipe is located. That is why the field is constructed so that you also can train identification of the water pipe. We hope that national and international operators will use the field and improve their leak detection skills resulting in a reduced water loss.
Who can use the field?
Utilities, educational institutions and businesses are possible users of the field.
The concept of the field can be used internationally
The design and concept can also be used in other places. Aarhus Vand is currently constructing a leak detection field in Ghana at Ghana Water Institute, where leak detection in Ghana can be trained. Here, the water loss is around 50% and that is why the prospect of training is great.
The leak detection field contains Danish water technology
Underground there is hardware from AVK, Kamstrup and Grundfos. Moreover, the app HeyPipe, which is used for documentation of infrastructure, is also a part of the leak detection field. This way, the field also serves as a demonstration of Danish water technology.
Read case about how the leak detection field is used for training
Methods and equipment used for training at the field:
Water pipe tracing:
• Valve search • Pulse generator (PVC/PE) • Power at different frequencies • Magnetic pipe with probe • Camera with probe
Other training options:
• Effect at pressure • Inspection of pipes using camera • Biological tests • New leak detection methods
The leak detection field is developed together with:
- AVK
- Kamstrup
- Grundfos
- HeyPipe
- Water Valley Denmark
- Aarhus Municipal
