Within the framework of the 6th EWaS International Conference in Thessaloniki, with Olympios Group being the Blue Diamond Sponsor, IANIC presented two specialized water technology approaches during the 1st WaSiTec 2026 Workshop on Monday, May 11.
EWaS6 is a landmark event, the first conference in the world to be co-organized by Aristotle University Departments of Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Medicine, bringing together two disciplines that rarely meet within a structured scientific setting. Its theme, “Safeguarding Water & Health in a Financially, Socially and Environmentally Fragile Era”, reflects the urgent need for interdisciplinary thinking and innovative solutions. The fusion of engineering precision with medical insight creates fertile ground for breakthroughs that can reshape the way we protect and manage the most vital resource of all, water.
The 1st Water Sci-Tech Workshop complements the scientific conference with a more applied and utility-oriented agenda, structured around key operational themes such as infrastructure digitization, water balance management, non-revenue water reduction, hydraulic system simulation, energy optimization of pumping stations, water pricing sustainability and water quality challenges.
Within this context, IANIC presented two practical technology applications already integrated into SmartVille IoT & AI platform: advanced meter profiling through consumption analytics and real-time pump energy optimization.
Meter Profiling is a data-driven methodology for the categorization of water meters based on observed consumption behavior over time.
By analyzing high-resolution consumption data, meters can be grouped according to characteristic usage patterns that reflect different types of demand, such as residential, commercial, industrial, public, etc.
In practical terms, meter profiling supports water utilities in several key operational areas:
- improved segmentation of the water network based on real consumption behavior.
- faster identification of abnormal usage patterns and potential leaks or illegal consumption.
- more accurate water balance calculations and non-revenue water assessment.
- better targeting of field inspections and maintenance activities.
- enhanced demand forecasting at district and system level.
- improved billing reliability by reducing distortions caused by abnormal or misclassified consumption patterns.
SALVIS is an advanced pump energy optimization system fully integrated into the SmartVille IoT & AI platform. Energy consumption in pumping stations remains one of the most critical operational challenges for water utilities, as pumping systems typically account for the majority of total electricity usage and a significant share of operational expenditure. This challenge is further amplified by continuously changing hydraulic conditions, varying demand patterns, and gradual equipment degradation over time.
SALVIS addresses this complexity by using real-time operational data from existing SCADA systems to evaluate and optimize pump performance under actual working conditions. At the core of the system lies the Best Electricity Use Point (B.E.U.P.) index, a performance indicator designed to quantify the real energy efficiency of a pump by correlating electrical input with hydraulic output under dynamic network conditions.
Unlike static efficiency curves provided by manufacturers, B.E.U.P. evaluates pump behavior in the field, taking into account:
- hydraulic system losses and operating constraints.
- motor efficiency under variable load conditions.
- pump wear and degradation over time.
- actual network demand and pressure conditions.
Based on this continuous assessment, SALVIS enables dynamic adjustment of pump operation towards optimal efficiency zones, effectively redefining operating conditions based on real network behavior rather than theoretical design assumptions.
The two presentations reflect a unified approach to water utility digitalization, linking consumption intelligence with operational optimization.
Meter Profiling enhances understanding of network behavior and supports more accurate water balance assessment and operational decision-making, while SALVIS focuses on improving the efficiency of energy-intensive pumping operations under real network conditions.
Through these developments, IANIC continues to focus on practical, data-driven tools that support more efficient and resilient water management.
