Siemens technology
reduces water consumption by 15% in the Canal of Aragón and Catalonia.
The Canal of Aragon
and Catalonia has 350 intakes distributed along its entire network.
Siemens technology
reduces water consumption by 15% in the Canal of Aragón and Catalonia.
The Canal of Aragon
and Catalonia has 350 intakes distributed along its entire network.
Water
Canal of Aragon and Catalonia
Aragon Spain
The challenge: Monitor and manage these
intakes in a single control center. The solution was to install the Siemens
Telecontrol Server Basic system, which allows all these intakes to be
connected through mobile networks such as 4G or 5G, to a single central
installation, where all that information is collected.
The Canal of Aragon comprises 350 water intakes distributed
across its extensive irrigation network. A key challenge was the centralized
monitoring and management of these intakes from a single control center. This
was addressed through the deployment of a comprehensive Telecontrol system
utilizing mobile communication networks. The system is designed to transmit
only process-relevant data—such as flow rates and water levels—. In the event
of communication loss, a full data backup in the S7-1200 based RTU ensures
continuity and data integrity.
All telemetry signals are routed to two regional control
hubs, each responsible for managing the
five irrigation zones into which the Canal of Aragon is divided. These hubs are
integrated with a SCADA control center based on WinCC V8, featuring full system
redundancy. The solution enables geolocation of all intakes and real-time
incident notifications via automated messaging.
The entire project was engineered using the TIA Portal
platform, significantly enhancing development efficiency. Additionally, 30
rugged tablet devices were deployed to provide mobile access to the
application, enabling real-time decision-making from any location—an essential
requirement specified by the client. Secure connectivity for these devices is
ensured through SINEMA Remote Connect and SCALANCE M/MUM routers, fully
compliant with NIS 2 directives on cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
With the information we collect, we train an
artificial intelligence model that is capable of managing the water demand
requested in a more efficient way. Work times and errors are also reduced.
César Andrés, Deputy Director of Operations of
the Canal of Aragon and Catalonia
“By using this Telecontrol system, mobile networks are optimized and only information relevant to the process is sent out, such as the flow rate or water level,” explains Lydia González Perdiguero, Telecontrol Product Manager at Siemens.
The Canal of Aragon and Catalonia (Canal de Aragón y Cataluña) is a significant irrigation canal located in northeastern Spain.The canal runs through the regions of Aragon and Catalonia, primarily serving the provinces of Huesca and Lleida.It spans approximately 138 kilometers. The canal was constructed to improve irrigation in the region, supporting agricultural activities by providing a reliable water source. This canal is an essential infrastructure for the agricultural economy of the regions it serves, ensuring water availability in an otherwise dry area
