| 摘要 |
A computerized method for monitoring a resource network, especially a water utility network, where the network comprises pipes for delivering a resource to its consumers. The network includes a plurality of meters positioned within the pipes across the distribution network. The method includes receiving meter data representing parameters measured by the meters, such as flow, pressure, chlorine level, pH and turbidity of the water being distributed through the pipes. The method also includes receiving secondary data from sources external to the meters and representing conditions affecting consumption of the resource in a region serviced by the utility network such as weather and holidays. The meter and secondary data is analyzed using statistical techniques to identify water network events including leakage events and other events regarding quantity and quality of water flowing through the pipes and operation of the water network. The events are reported to users via a user interface. In particular, the meter and secondary data may be processed to predict and expected value of particular meter reading. From this any anomaly between the expected and actual meter values, together with the secondary data is used to classify a network event such as leakage, theft, fraud to greater than expected use. |
