Case Study - The Science of Irrigation - ITT Flowtronex uses InduSoft to go green on the golf course - InduSoft - #1

Byoperating pumpsonly on an as-needed basis, ITT Flowtronex uses InduSoft software to help customers visualize and manage their energy costs. "Better results, with less energy and less water..."

ITT Flowtronex using InduSoft software created an expandable system of templates that would enable them to meet each custom­er's unique needs.

InduSoft was chosen, in part, because of the 100's of built-in drivers. InduSoft takes full advantage of Ethernet and TCP/IP, enhancing the ITT Flowtronex radio-equipped, Internet-enabled solution.

"Despite the decline in quality and availability of source water, operators must ensure an adequate supply that meets specified quality requirements. The intelligent application of technology is the best solution to assist water managers with meeting these daily requirements."

And that's what InduSoft is helping ITT Flowtronex do—apply technology to the diminishing availability of quality drinking and irrigation water.

According the U.S. Geological Survey about 70% of the earth's surface is covered by liquid water, approximately 326 million cubic miles—but only .07% of that is fresh water. Fortunately, there is much more fresh ground water on planet Earth, approxi­mately 2.6 million cubic miles, but that's still less than 1% of the global water supply.

And unfortunately, increasing urbanization is making the available fresh water supply even scarcer. According to William Hawkins, Electrical Engineering Manager at ITT Flowtronex, that reality is putting pressure on city managers and those charged with ensur­ing a clean, adequate water supply: