CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
[0001] The present application does not claim priority from any patent application.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure in general relates to the field of water distribution. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for automated water distribution.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Water is one of the most essential parts of our livelihoods. Water is not only required for the purpose of drinking, but also for household activities, industrial use, firefighting, and the like. Water distribution from a source, such as lakes, can be done using water towers and water pumps. Required water may be stored in the water tower and pumped to different consumers by water motors that drive the water pumps. Power required for the functioning of the water is taken from local power grid stations.
[0004] Generally, each consumer within a locality may have a dedicated water pump and motor set installed in their respective homes or place of business. Water from the water tower may reach to a consumer, who would then pump the water using the motor and pump set. The water may be distributed to various consumers in a locality at the same time. Further, multiple consumers may pump water to for their own use, simultaneously. This may lead to excessive load on the power station providing power to the distribution system. Also, tracking wastage of water, e.g. due to pipeline leakages, may be difficult.
SUMMARY
[0005] This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to system and method for automated distribution of water, further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed disclosure nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed disclosure.
[0006] In one implementation, a system for water distribution is disclosed. The system comprises a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is coupled to the memory such that the processor executes a set of instructions stored in the memory to receive data from a water meter installed in a reservoir located in a predefined
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area and determine a current amount of water in the reservoir based on the reading data. The processor further executes the instructions stored in the memory to compute a total amount of water needed to be filled in the reservoir based on the current amount of water. The processor further executes instructions stored in the memory to transmit, to an actuator, a first signal for opening an inlet valve of the reservoir. The processor further executes instructions stored in the memory to enable switching on of a motor associated with the reservoir for filling the reservoir with the total amount of water. The processor further executes instructions stored in the memory to enable switching off of the motor when the total amount of water is reached and transmit a second signal to the actuator to close the inlet valve. Further, the processor executes instructions stored in the memory to receive, from a central monitoring system, a distribution schedule for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in the predefined area. The distribution schedule comprises a consumer priority for each of the plurality of consumers, available power in the predefined area, and a time of distribution for each of the plurality of consumers. The processor further executes instructions stored in the memory to transmit to the actuator a third signal for opening an outlet valve associated with the reservoir. Further, the processor executes instructions stored in the memory to enable switching on of the motor for distribution of water based on the distribution schedule.
[0007] In another implementation, a method for distributing water is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by a processor, data from a water meter installed in a reservoir located in a predefined area. The method further comprises determining, by the processor, a current amount of water in the reservoir based on received data. The method further comprises computing, by the processor, based on the current amount of water in the reservoir, a total amount of water to be filled in the reservoir. Further, the method comprises transmitting, by the processor, to an actuator, a first signal for opening an inlet valve of the reservoir and enabling, by the processor, switching on of a motor associated with the reservoir for filling the reservoir with the total amount of water. The method further comprises enabling, by the processor, switching off of the motor when the total amount of water is reached. Further, the method comprises transmitting, by the processor, to the actuator, a second signal for closing the inlet valve. The method further comprises receiving, by the processor, from a central monitoring system, a distribution schedule for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in the predefined area. The distribution schedule comprises a consumer priority for each of the plurality of consumers, available
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power in the predefined area, and a time of distribution for each of the plurality of consumers. The method further comprises transmitting, by the processor, to the actuator, a third signal for opening an outlet valve and enabling, by the processor, switching on of the motor for distribution of water based on the distribution schedule.
[0008] In yet another implementation, a system for distributing water to a plurality of consumers in a predefined area is disclosed. The system comprises a central monitoring system and a water distribution system. The central monitoring system is configured to receive, from one or more power substations, data associated with available power in the predefined area. The central monitoring system is further configured to receive, from a water distribution system, data associated with total amount of water available for distribution in a reservoir installed in the predefined area. Further, the central monitoring system is configured to generate a distribution schedule based on the available power, the total amount of water available, and a priority of each of the plurality of consumers. The water distribution system is configured to receive, from the central monitoring system, the distribution schedule. The water distribution system is further configured to transmit, to an actuator, a signal for opening an outlet valve of the reservoir. The water distribution system is further configured to enable activation of a pump and motor set for distribution of water based on the distribution schedule.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
[0010] Figure 1(a) illustrates network implementation of a water distribution system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0011] Figure 1(b) illustrates a water reservoir of the water distribution system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] Figure 2 illustrates exemplary detailed workings of the water distribution system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[0013] Figure 3 illustrates an arrangement for detecting leakage using the water distribution system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] Figure 4 illustrates a method for distributing water, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The present systems and methods will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. However, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the representative embodiments set forth herein. The exemplary embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be both thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention and enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make, use and practice the invention. Like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the various drawings.
[0016] Referring now to Figure 1(a), a network implementation 100 of one or more water distribution systems (WDSs) 102-1, 102-2… 102-n is disclosed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of clarity, the one or more WDS may be collectively referred to as the WDSs 102 and individually referred to as WDS 102. The WDS 102, in an example, may be an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway. In another examples, the WDS 102 may be one of a microcomputer, a minicomputer, a mainframe computer, a supercomputer and the like.
[0017] As depicted, each WDS 102 may be associated with a water reservoir, such as a water tower 104, such that the WDS 102 may control one or more elements of the water tower 104. In an embodiment, the WDS 102 may control the elements of the water tower 104 for filling the water tower 104 with water for distribution purposes. Further, water from the water tower 104 may be released for distribution in an area, by the WDS 102, based on a distribution schedule for the area. In an implementation, the distribution schedule may be received from a central monitoring system (CMS) 106. In an embodiment, the CMS 106 may generate the distribution schedule based on one or more parameters such as total number of consumers in the area, priority of each consumer, available electric power in the area, and the like.
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[0018] In an implementation, the CMS 106 may receive data regarding power available in the area, from one or more power substations (not shown) associated with the area. Further, the CMS 106 may generate the distribution schedule for distribution of water to consumers based on the priority of each consumer as well as total number of water towers 104 associated with each available power substation. The distribution schedule, in an example, may be generated for a predefined interval of time. Exemplary scenarios of generation of the distribution schedule are explained in the subsequent text.
[0019] In one example, a plurality of power substations may be associated with a single water tower 104. For example, four power substations may be associated with the water tower 104. In such a scenario, total power required to distribute water from the water tower 104 may be distributed equally to the four power substations. In an example, if 100KW is required for distributing water to all the consumers, each power station may be utilized for a total load of 25KW. Thus, the distribution schedule may be generated considering that all the power substations may be utilized in parallel for distribution. Such an arrangement may thus prevent excessive load on a single power substation and avoid load tripping.
[0020] In a second example, a single power station may be associated with multiple water towers 104. In such a scenario, the power substation would need to supply power to each of the water towers 104 simultaneously. Providing power to multiple water towers 104 may increase the load on the power substation, and thus the distribution schedule may be generated based on priority of each consumer. For example, households may be given a higher priority than places of business. The distribution schedule may be generated in a way that the households may be supplied with water first, followed by offices, malls, shops, and the like. Such an arrangement would ensure that consumers with essential water requirements are supplied with water, even when available power for distribution is low.
[0021] In an implementation, the CMS 106 may alter the distribution schedule dynamically based on one or more parameters. For example, the distribution schedule may be changed if it a power outage in one or more power substations is detected. In another example, the distribution schedule may be altered based on available water. That is, in case of scarcity of water, water may only be provided to consumers having a certain
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priority, such as household consumers, and all other consumers may be supplied with water as and when water is available in surplus.
[0022] In another implementation, the CMS 106 may generate and/or alter the distribution schedule based on status of each device associated with the water tower 104. In the implementation, the CMS 106 may pull data associated with operational status of the devices, such as water meters, valves, sensors, and the like, from the respective WDS 102 associated with the water tower 104. In one example, the CMS 106 may identify one or more faulty devices based on the operational status of the devices. The CMS 106 may thus generate the distribution schedule in a manner that the water tower 104 with the one or more faulty devices is bypassed from distributing water. Further, the CMS 106 may transmit a notification to an authorized body regarding the faulty devices, so that repair work may be initiated.
[0023] In yet another implementation, the CMS 106 may monitor water usage for each consumer in a particular area. The CMS 106 may garner data regarding water usage from one or more metering devices located at a consumer end. The CMS 106 may analyze the water usage data of the consumer against a distribution profile received from one or more WDSs 102 for a predefined interval of time. The distribution profile, in an example, may include data about total amount of water supplied, total power utilized, water remaining in the water tower 104, and the like for each WDS 102. Based on analysis of data regarding water usage for the consumer, the CMS 106 may generate a bill for the consumer periodically. The CMS 106 may send the generated bill to a consumer device (not shown). In an example, the CMS 106 may also levy a penalty from the consumer if water usage of the consumer exceeds a predefined value.
[0024] The CMS 106, in an implementation, may have two-way communication with the WDS 102 over a network 108. In one example, the network 108 may be a wireless network, a wired network or a combination thereof. The network 108 can be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as intranet, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), the internet, and the like. The network 108 may either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network represents an association of the different types of networks that use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and the like, to communicate with one another. Further the network 108 may include a variety of network devices, including routers, bridges, servers, computing devices, storage devices, and the like.
[0025] In one implementation, gateway devices (not shown), such as the WDS 102 may be installed at each consumer end. A gateway device, in an example, may be used by the consumer to view distribution schedules, water usage for a fixed interval, billing, and the like. In another example, the gateway device may be configured to control one or more devices for water distribution installed at the consumer end. Further, the CMS 106 may gather information associated with the consumer’s water usage from the gateway device. Furthermore, notifications about schedule changes, leakage detections, etc. may also be sent by the CMS 106 to the gateway device.
[0026] Figure 1(b) illustrates the water tower 104 in detail, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The water tower 104 may be controlled by the WDS 102, as described in the foregoing. The water tower 104 may include an inlet pipe 110, having an inlet valve (not shown), for allowing filling of water in the water tower 104. The water tower 104 may further include an outlet pipe 112, having an outlet valve (not shown) for supplying water from the water tower 104. A plurality of devices may be installed within the water tower 104 or otherwise associated with the water device 104. The plurality of devices may include a water level sensor 114, a water meter 116, a flow meter 118 and a load controller 120. The water tower 104 may further be connected to a pump and motor set (not shown) for pumping water in and out of the water tower 104.
[0027] In one implementation, the WDS 102 may receive the distribution schedule from the CMS 106 and distribute water from the water tower 104 based on the distribution schedule. Further, the WDS 102 may enable filling of water in the water tower 104, based on a current amount of water in the water tower 104. The current amount of water in the water tower 104 may be computed based on data from the water level sensor 114 and the water meter 116. Further, water may be distributed from the water tower 104 based on the distribution schedule, using power from the power substation associated with the water tower 104. In an implementation, the amount of load to be used by the pump and motor set may be controlled by the load controller 120.
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Furthermore, the WDS 102 may control the inlet and outlet valves of the water tower 104 through a valve actuator (not shown).
[0028] The present disclosure, for the sake of simplicity, would now be explained in conjunction with a single water tower distributing water based on the distribution schedule. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that a multiple water tower scenario may be possible and such a scenario is covered under the scope of the present disclosure.
[0029] Figure 2 illustrates exemplary detailed workings of the WDS 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the WDS 102 may include at least one processor 202, an input/output (I/O) interface 204, and a memory 206. The at least one processor 202 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the at least one processor 202 is configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions or modules stored in the memory 206.
[0030] The I/O interface 204 may include a variety of software and hardware interfaces, for example, a web interface, a graphical user interface, and the like. The I/O interface 204 may enable the WDS 102 to communicate with other computing devices, such as web servers and external data servers (not shown). The I/O interface 204 can facilitate multiple communications within a wide variety of networks and protocol types, including wired networks, for example, LAN, cable, etc., and wireless networks, such as WLAN, cellular, or satellite. The I/O interface 204 may include one or more ports for connecting a number of devices to one another or to another server.
[0031] The memory 206 may include any computer-readable medium or computer program product known in the art including, for example, volatile memory, such as static random access memory (SRAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and/or nonvolatile memory, such as read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM, flash memories, hard disks, optical disks, a compact disks (CDs), digital versatile disc or
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digital video disc (DVDs) and magnetic tapes. The memory 206 may include modules 208 and data 210.
[0032] The modules 208 include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., which perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. In one implementation, the modules 208 may include a scheduler module 212, an action module 214 and other modules 216. The other modules 216 may include programs or coded instructions that supplement applications and functions of the WDS 102.
[0033] The data 210, amongst other things, serves as a repository for storing data processed, received, and generated by one or more of the modules 208. The data 210 may also include schedule data 218, power data 220 and other data 222. Each of the aforementioned modules is explained in detail in subsequent paragraphs of the specification.
[0034] In operation, the scheduler module 212 may generate a filling schedule for filling water in the water tower 104. In an implementation, the filling schedule may be generated based on factors such as available water, capacity of the water tower 104, and the like. The scheduler module 212 may generate the filling schedule for a predetermined time interval. For example, the scheduler module 212 may generate the filling schedule in a manner that the water tower 104 may be filled every alternate day. Further, the scheduler module 212 may create new schedules, modify or delete existing schedules dynamically based on availability of water. The filling schedule may be stored in the schedule data 218.
[0035] The action module 214, at a predefined time stated in the filling schedule, may initiate filling of water in the water tower 104. To this end, the action module 214 receives data from the water meter 116 of the water tower 104. The data may include information regarding current amount of water in the water tower 104. The data may further include information about a total capacity of the water tower 104. Based on the received data, the action module 214 may compute a total amount of water required to fill the water tower 104 to its total capacity. In one implementation, the action module 214 may also receive information associated with level of water filled in the water tower 104, from the water level sensor 114. Based on data received from the water meter 116 and
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the water level sensor 114, the current amount of water may be determined and the total amount of water to be filled may be computed.
[0036] Based on the total amount to be filled in the water tower 104, the action module 214 may transmit a first signal to the valve actuator (not shown) for opening the inlet valve, such that water may be collected in the water tower 104 through the inlet pipe 110. Further, in order to pump water into the water tower 104, the action module 214 may also enable activation of the pump and motor set (not shown) associated with the water tower 104. The water may then start flowing into the water tower 104 through the inlet pipe 110.
[0037] Once the total amount of water to be filled is reached, the action module 214 may enable deactivation of the pump and motor set. Further, the action module 214 may transmit a second signal to the valve actuator to close the inlet valve. Further, the action module 212 may transmit a notification for the CMS 106 stating that the water tower 104 is completely filled.
[0038] For distributing water, the scheduler module 212 may receive the distribution schedule from the CMS 106. The distribution schedule for an area, as described earlier, may include priority of consumers in the area, available power in the area and time of distribution. In an implementation, based on available power as determined from the distribution schedule, the action module 214 may transmit a command to the load controller 120. The load controller 120 may be configured to utilize power from associated power substation(s) only based on the available power determined from the distribution schedule. This may ensure that excessive load does not affect the working of the power substation(s). In one implementation, information on the available power may be stored in the power data 220.
[0039] Referring back to the figure, the action module 214 may enable activation of the pump and motor set for the distributing water from the water tower 104 at the time of distribution. Further, the action module 214 may transmit a third signal to the valve actuator to open the outlet valve such that water may flow from the outlet pipe 112. Once water is supplied according to the distribution schedule, the outlet valve may be closed and the pump and motor set may be deactivated.
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[0040] In an exemplary implementation, the scheduler module 212 may check water level status of the water tower 104 when the distribution schedule is received from the CMS 106. In case enough water is not available for distribution, the scheduler module may transmit a notification to the CMS 106. In another implementation, the scheduler module 212 may generate a distribution profile for the water tower 104. The distribution profile for the water tower 104, in one example, may include data associated with amount of water filled, amount of water distributed, total power utilized, and the like for a predefined amount of time. The distribution profile, in an example, may be generated based on data received from the water level sensor 114, the water meter 116 and the flow meter 118. The distribution profile may be transmitted to the CMS 106 automatically or on request.
[0041] Figure 3 illustrates an arrangement 300 for detecting leakage of water using the WDS 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As depicted, the water tower 104 may include a main flow meter M1, such as the flow meter 118 described in the foregoing. The flow meter M1 may be communicatively coupled to a plurality of other flow meters M2, M3, M4 and M5 installed in one or more flow channels. In one example implementation depicted in the figure, water may be distributed from the water tower 104, using two flow channels F1 and F2, to two different residential blocks 302 and 304. Each residential block, in an example, may include four households.
[0042] In operation, each flow channel may have a flow meter installed therein. As shown, M2 may be installed in the flow channel F1 and M3 may be installed in the flow channel F2. Further, residential blocks 302 and 304 may have flow meters M4 and M5 installed therein.
[0043] In an embodiment, each flow meter may be connected to the WDS 102. The WDS 102 may calculate an amount of water reaching the area 302 using data from M4. Similarly WDS 102 may compute water flowing reaching the area 304 using data from M5. Similarly, total amount of water flowing in the flow channel F1 may be identified based on data received from M2. Further, water flowing in the flow channel F2 may be identified using data received from M3. Also, a total amount of water flowing through
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each channel may be identified based on data garnered from M1. The CMS 106 may be configured to periodically check data received from all the flow meters and analyze the data. Based on the analysis, the CMS 106 may detect if a leakage has occurred in any of the flow channels F1 or F2. If a leakage is detected, an alarm may be generated and a notification may be sent to a maintenance personnel, by the CMS 106. The notification, in an example, may convey a time of leakage occurrence and details of flow channels where the leakage has occurred. In one implementation, the CMS 106 may also command WDS 102 to stop water dispatch for a particular flow channel when there is considerable difference in water levels of different flow channels as accounted by flow meters M1, M2, M3, etc.
[0044] Figure 4 illustrates a method 400 for distribution of water, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 400 may start at step 402, wherein data is received from a water meter installed in a water reservoir located in a predefined area. In an implementation, the reservoir may be a water tower.
[0045] At step 404, a current amount of water in the reservoir may be determined based on the received data. At step 406, based on the current amount of water in the reservoir, a total amount of water to be filled in the reservoir may be computed.
[0046] At step 408, a first signal for opening an inlet valve may be transmitted to an actuator. At step 410, activation of a pump and motor set associated with the reservoir may be enabled. The pump and motor set may be activated in order to fill the reservoir with the total amount of water.
[0047] At step 412, deactivation of the pump and motor set may be enabled when the total amount of water is filled in the reservoir. Further, at step 414, a second signal may be transmitted to the actuator for closing the inlet valve.
[0048] At step 416, a preconfigured distribution schedule may be received from a central monitoring system. In an implementation, the preconfigured distribution schedule may be generated by the central monitoring system for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in the predefined area. Further, the preconfigured schedule may comprise a consumer priority of each of the plurality of consumers, available power in the predefined area, and a time of distribution for each of the plurality of consumers.
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[0049] At step 418, a third signal may be transmitted to the actuator for opening an outlet valve of the reservoir. Further at step 420, activation of the pump and motor set may be enabled for distribution of water based on the preconfigured distribution schedule.
[0050] Although implementations for methods and systems for automated distribution of water have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methods, it is to be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as examples of implementations for automated distribution of water.

WE CLAIM:
1. A system for water distribution, the system comprising:
a memory; and
a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor executes a set of instructions stored in the memory to:
receive data from a water meter installed in a reservoir located in a predefined area;
determine a current amount of water in the reservoir based on received data;
compute, based on the current amount of water in the reservoir, a total amount of water to be filled in the reservoir;
transmit, to an actuator, a first signal for opening an inlet valve of the reservoir;
enable activation of a pump and motor set associated with the reservoir for filling the reservoir with the total amount of water;
enable deactivation of the pump and motor set when the total amount of water is filled in the reservoir;
transmit, to the actuator, a second signal for closing the inlet valve;
receive, from a central monitoring system, a pre-configured distribution schedule for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in the predefined area, wherein the pre-configured distribution schedule comprises a consumer priority for each of the plurality of consumers, available power in the predefined area, and a time of distribution for each of the plurality of consumers;
transmit, to the actuator, a third signal for opening an outlet valve of the reservoir; and
enable activation of the pump and motor set for distribution of water based on the pre-configured distribution schedule.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor further executes a set of instructions stored in the memory to:
receive data from a water level sensor installed in the reservoir;
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detect a water level for the reservoir based on the data received from the water level sensor; and
determine the current amount of water in the reservoir, based on the detected water level and received data from the water meter.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory to:
receive, from the central monitoring system, a request for initiating distribution of water from the reservoir;
determine if water is available for distribution from the reservoir; and
transmit, to the central monitoring system, a notification when water is not available for distribution from the reservoir.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor further executes a set of instructions stored in the memory to:
generate, based on data received from one or more metering devices, water distribution profile for the predefined area, wherein the water distribution profile comprises data associated with total amount of water distributed from the reservoir in the predefined time; and
transmit the water distribution profile to the central monitoring system.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor further executes a set of instructions stored in the memory to:
identify a flow channel in the predefined area;
receive, from a water flow meter installed in the flow channel, a water level reading for the flow channel;
compare the received water level reading to a predefined threshold; and
generate an alarm when the water level reading does not correspond to the predefined threshold.
6. A method for distributing water, the method comprising:
receiving, by a processor, data from a water meter installed in a reservoir located in a predefined area;
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determining, by the processor, a current amount of water in the reservoir based on received data;
computing, by the processor, based on the current amount of water in the reservoir, a total amount of water to be filled in the reservoir;
transmitting, by the processor, to an actuator, a first signal for opening an inlet valve of the reservoir;
enabling, by the processor, activation of a pump and motor set associated with the reservoir for filling the reservoir with the total amount of water;
enabling, by the processor, deactivation of the pump and motor set when the total amount of water is filled in the reservoir;
transmitting, by the processor, to the actuator, a second signal for closing the inlet valve;
receiving, by the processor, from a central monitoring system, a pre-configured distribution schedule for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in the predefined area, wherein the pre-configured distribution schedule comprises a consumer priority for each of the plurality of consumers, available power in the predefined area, and a time of distribution for each of the plurality of consumers;
transmitting, by the processor, to the actuator, a third signal for opening an outlet valve.
enabling, by the processor, activation of the pump and motor set for distribution of water based on the pre-configured distribution schedule.
7. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
receiving, by the processor, data from a water level sensor installed in the reservoir;
detect, by the processor, a water level for the reservoir based on the data received from the water level sensor; and
determine, by the processor, the current amount of water in the reservoir, based on the detected water level and received data from the water meter.
8. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
receiving, by the processor, from the central monitoring system, a request for initiating distribution of water from the reservoir;
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determine, by the processor, if water is available for distribution from the reservoir; and
transmit, by the processor, to the central monitoring system, a notification when water is not available for distribution from the reservoir.
9. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
generating, by the processor, based on data received from one or more metering devices, water distribution profile for the predefined area, wherein the water distribution profile comprises data associated with total amount of water distributed from the reservoir in the predefined time; and
transmitting, by the processor, the water distribution profile to the central monitoring system.
10. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
identifying, by a processor, a flow channel in the predefined area;
receiving, by the processor, from a water flow meter installed in the flow channel, a water level reading for the flow channel;
comparing, by the processor, the received water level reading to a predefined threshold; and
generating, by the processor, an alarm when the water level reading does not correspond to the predefined threshold.
11. A system for distribution of water to a plurality of consumers in a predefined area, the system comprising:
a central monitoring unit; and
a water distribution unit;
wherein the central monitoring unit is configured to:
receive, from one or more power substations, data associated with available power in the predefined area;
receive, from a water distribution system, data associated with total amount of water available for distribution in a reservoir installed in the predefined area;
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generate a distribution schedule based on the available power, the total amount of water available, and a priority of each of the plurality of consumers; and
wherein the water distribution system is configured to:
receive, from the central monitoring system, the distribution schedule;
transmit, to an actuator, a signal for opening an outlet valve of the reservoir;
enable activation of a pump and motor set for distribution of water based on the distribution schedule; and
enable deactivation of the pump and motor set when amount of water based on the distribution schedule is distributed.