Ariel

KWR and Wetsus have developed a prototype of an inspection robot for drinking water networks. Within the AIR project, this prototype will be further developed into an operational, fully autonomous robot system. Effective asset management through frequent…

Joint Research Programme Impact Studies

The aim of an impact study is to develop strategic insights, together with specialists from water companies and experts from outside the sector, about the future impacts of trends on Dutch water…

Water Sector Intelligence

The Water Sector Intelligence model is that of a ‘strategic learning alliance’ which helps organizations to make intelligent strategic decisions based on informed and reviewed assumptions about the future. Strategists, policy advisors, and decision makers from partner…

Climate-proof drinking water, now and in the future

Drinking water in the Netherlands is treated to high quality standards and then delivered to customers through the underground distribution system. The distribution system consists of trunk mains,…

Application future failure frequency prediction method

The prediction of failure frequencies is important in determining pipe replacement volumes and replacement prioritisation. The predictions are used to prioritise pipe replacements, and are a factor in…

Assets: looking ahead to 2030 and 2050

Assets have a long useful life, which is why we need to have an opinion on (long-term and other) future developments. In this research project, we will analyse descriptions of existing trends,…