Water distribution system 

Water distribution systems are complex systems consisting of pipes, water wells, different types of pumping stations, water tanks, waste water purifiers, hydrants and many other elements. 

Most of the systems were built many years ago and today they are facing many challenges. 

One of the biggest challenges in water distribution systems are water losses (leakages) in the distribution. They happen throughout the entire system in many aspects of the system, such as valves and pumps, dirty filtering on water purifier systems, leakages on fittings and others. 

Losses have a direct impact on the economy of the distribution itself and are the usual focus of the water distribution companies. 

To help with solving this issue we have created an EPAScada system.

What is EPAScada?

EPAScada is an application that dynamically monitors and analyzes hydraulic changes in the water supply distribution system in order to control losses.

EPASCada is the interaction of EPAnet as an application for hydraulic modeling and a SCADA system responsible for monitoring and control. The results obtained from this interaction are displayed in the Google Maps environment with additional function menus, which turns Google Maps into a tool that unites GIS, EPANET and SCADa systems into a single functional unit that defines the locations of leak points in a simple, interactive way.

Everything takes place in real time with real data obtained from the SCADA system. Such an approach to loss monitoring represents the state of the art in solving this problem, because for the first time, loss monitoring is performed as a simulation in real time, and not with historical data, as it has been the case so far.

Given that insight into historical data is an important element, a special part of the EPAscada application deals with the historical display of data, for the purpose of easier management of resources and water supply infrastructure.

How does EPAScada work?

Measured data from water supply facilities (flow, pressure, status of pumps and valves, levels in water reservoirs, measurements of residual chlorine, etc.) are transferred to the SCADA application in real time by the telemetry system. 

With the EPAScade program code, these data is converted and placed as input data in the EPAnet simulation model of the distribution area in question, the processed simulation results are compared from EPAnet with the measured values, and leak points are defined. 

An error in the quality of the hydraulic model creation increases the sensitivity of the system, so this approach enables the calibration of the hydraulic model with real-time data in real, not assumed, conditions. It is clear that by constantly calibrating the model, it will be possible to determine even the smallest leaks in the system and continuously monitor them, regardless of the season and the change in the consumption regime.

The EPAScada application enables the display of results obtained from EPAnet in a user interface, which is identical to the Google Maps interactive interface, expanded with additional menus, which provide all the necessary functionality for detecting losses.

This kind of Human Machine interface was chosen precisely to provide the user with a simple and quick insight into the state of the system. The red color of the pipeline represents an error about the potential location of the leak, the black color represents the basic direction of water flow in the pipeline, while the blue represents the reverse direction.

Even just the basic view shows suspected places of leaks and enables immediate insight into the geographic locations of problematic pipelines.

On the same interface, all the current statuses of the water supply network, potential losses on specific parts of the network, as well as detailed characteristics of individual parts of the network (valves, pipes, etc.) can be displayed.

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Industry Control Systems Play Important Role In Today's World 

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are used to assist in automation monitoring, management, and analysis of the operations of industrial devices and processes. SCADA systems thus are widely used throughout various industries.

SCADA systems are a combination of software and hardware components that enable the real-time collection of data derived from industrial equipment remotely and on-site. A SCADA system enables remote control and monitoring of industrial sites such as wind farms, water and wastewater plants, oil wells, water supply stations, and many others.

SCADA provides valuable information to stakeholders. The system can be used to improve the performance of industrial plants, monitor plant efficiency, and mitigate errors and downtime through real-time messages received from the system.

In a modern fast-paced industry environment, SCADA systems are the key to efficiency in running industrial plants due to their fast collection of essential data. Timely information received from such systems allows better planning of resources in industrial processes.

The connecting link of SCADA architecture is programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or remote terminal units (RTUs). Those are microcomputers that interact with equipment (also called field devices) on the one hand and HMIs (which are human-machine interfaces) on the other. HMIs are also called graphical user interfaces

Duplico Automation Solutions

Duplico operates in numerous industries, each with its specifics while serving many different customers within the industries.  The variety of both demands specialization that goes beyond a single supplier for SCADA and PLC solutions.

There are many SCADA system framework vendors on the market such as Siemens WinCC, GE iFix, PcVue, Schneider Electric Geo SCADA, SystemPlatform and others.

We can offer our clients turnkey automation solutions with the following supplier solutions:

• Siemens WinCC
• Schneider Electric geo SCADA
• SE System platform
• PcVue
• General Electric iFix

PLC expertise and knowledge:

• Mitsubishi
• Siemens S7 family (Siemens S’-1200, S7-400… popisati)
• Schneider Electric family
• Allen Bradley

Duplico's extensive experience in system integration, a well-trained team of engineers, and applied sophisticated technologies - guarantee the skills and competencies necessary to provide the best solution for your automation problem.

Our partnership with some of the top suppliers in the field of industrial automation (Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Alen Bradey, and others) allows us to install the best hardware and software for each custom system while keeping a competitive price.

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You got a project or a need for automation in your plan or production facility? Contact us and our engineers will get back to you ASAP to discuss the project's requirements in further details.

The heart of every plant and facility

Regardless if you operate an oil and gas well, a wastewater plant, an apartment building or a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility - it is inevitable for you to come in contact with electrical switchgear. 

It is the core of every industrial process and plant.

As a technology company, we have developed one of the most advanced facilities for assembly of control and power switchgears in the Central and East-European countries. 

Regardless of the size, scope and requirements of the project towards electrical switchgear - we can supply it. Small low-voltage switchgear, a modular switchgear, control switchgear or an 8000A power distribution certified switchgear we have a solution to fit your needs

Through a comprehensive project portfolio, more than 2 decades of experience and numerous certifications and licenses for solutions such as Siemens SIVACON S8, Schneider Electric OKKEN, Cubic, Logstrup, Eaton & ABB, Duplico's engineering team has gained invaluable knowledge of power distribution systems.

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Our uncompromising commitment to quality workmanship and engineering excellence ensures that every electrical cabinet is designed and manufactured to exact specifications and delivered on time, every time.

We produce various types of low-voltage electrical cabinets tested according to standard EN 61439. 

Using 3D modeling tools, and utilizing vast knowledge and experience our team of engineers can create a competitive solution according to the specifications and customer requirements, thus making us reliable OEM and turnkey projects based partner. Click here for more information.

Our dedication to the process of assembly of electric switchgear is both a profession and inspiration. The business investments we made through the years were and are largely directed toward extensive research, development, and testing of new methods and technologies. 

Our finished projects portfolio showcase the added values gained through those investments - a large base of fully installed and appropriately tested LV switchgears built through a clear process of design, modeling, assembly, and QC.

Video overview of our facilities and our assembly process.

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Our approach is based on collaboration with end users, consultants, and contractors through every step of the design, production, and installation process.  Duplico LV distribution cabinets are completely designed, manufactured, and technically tested in Duplico.  No matter how big or small your requirements are, contact us today and lets see how we can help you.

For the management system according to ISO 14001: 2015

Environment is a surrounding in which an organization operates. The environment includes air, water, soil, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their mutual relationships. ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems norm – The requirements in the operating instructions state requirements for an environmental management system that will enable the organization to develop and implement policies and targets that take into account legal requirements and information on significant environmental aspects. The main purpose of this international standard of support for environmental protection and the prevention of polution is in balance with socio-economic needs.  Among other requirements, the norm also prescribes policy requirements and environmental managment goals.

The management of an organization wishing to introduce an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001: 2015 must define the environmental management policy of the organization and ensure that such policy is consistent with the nature, scope and impact of its activities, products or services on the environment.  It must also ensure that policy involves the commitment of the management to permanently improve and prevent pollution and includes the commitment of compliance with the corresponding legal requirements and other requirements that the organization has commited in relation to its environmental aspects. Environmental management policy must provide a framework for setting up and reviewing general and individual goals. The policy prescribed must be accessible to the public and must be communicated to all persons working in the organization.

The organization must establish, apply and maintain documented general and individual goals at the appropriate functions and levels within the organization.  General and individual goals must be measurable, whenever possible, in accordance with environmental management policy, including commitment to prevent pollution, compliance with the relevant legal requirements that the organization is commited to and commitment to lasting improvement.

For energy management system according to ISO 50001: 2018

ISO 50001: 2018, Energy Management Systems – Requirements for Operating Instructions, provides requirements for the establishment of an energy management system (EnMS) in industrial plants, commercial, administrative and state buildings and entire organizations. It is estimated that this norm, which is geared to wider application in all national economic sectors, will affect around 60% of world energy use.

Energy is of key importance to the organization’s buisness and it can be a huge expense, regardless of their buisness. Apart from the economic costs of energy consumption for the organization, energy consumption can also cause damage to the consumption of natural resources and the negative impacts on climate change.

As with all ISO system management norms, ISO 50001 is designed to be applied to any organization, regardless of its size or buisness, regardless of whatever it is in the public or private sector, and regardless of its geographic location.

ISO 50001 is based on the model of the ISO management system that is applied in the standards of the management systems. In particular, the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) process has been specifically adopted for the continuius improvement of the energy management system. This enables the integration of energy management organizations with other organizational quality management systems, the environment, etc.

That approach is described by the management model as follows:

Plan: carries out an energy rating and establishes a baseline, energy performance indicators (ENPIs), long-term and short-term goals, and action plans necessary for obtaining results that will improve energy features in accordance with the energy policy organization.

Do:  carries out plans of action on energy management.

Check: observe and measure the key features of operations that determine energy features in relation to energy policy and long term energy policy goals and report on results.

Act: take action to continuously improve the EnMS feature.

For the management system according to ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001 certificate confirms successful compliance with international standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Organizations that hold the ISO 9001 certification demonstrate a successfully implemented quality management system in their organization. Organizations can have established a quality management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, but only with certification procedures prove that this system is successfully implemented and thus their clients and other market participants can trust the introduces quality management system.

If you belong to organizations that want to maximize your benefit in every way from your management system, you will most likely wonder what additional value you will have and from the system certification itself. Will you benefit from the cost-benefit equivalent of the certification by making use of the helpful remarks of the expert who will evaluate your system? Will your certificate be internationally recognized? Will it enable and encourage you to constantly develop and improve your system?

The introduction of a quality management system should be the strategic decision of the organization. The organization’s environment, the organization’s goals, the products it offers, the proccesses established, the organizational structure and the market in which the organization operates is influenced by the introduction and application of a quality management system. The ISO 9001 standard promotes the acceptance of a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the efficency of a quality management system increases customer satisfaction by meeting its requirements. The ISO 9001 quality management system demonstrates its ability to consistently deliver products that meet customer requirements and requirements of laws and regulations.

Most organizations that invest their time, effort and financial resources in the preparation, implementation and operation of their quality management system will want to obtain an independent certification of their compliance, ie obtain a certificate from a certification company.