In this project, nine sensors had to be installed in the Ganzepoot lock complex in Nieuwpoort, recording various parameters. One sensor measures pressure, level, temperature and the most important: conductivity. The application came to BIP Elneo in March of this year. This meant that we provided support and advice via conference calls.
The KELLER sensor 36 XiW CTD measures all parameters and in combination with the ARC1-tube the data is transmitted via 3G to the Kolibri Cloud. The measurements are carried out in brackish water, so a titanium version was chosen. Durable and extremely robust. Tony Lippens is the responsible sales engineer at BIP Elneo and tells us about the project. "We won this project on the basis of price, technical specifications and service. The communication of the data goes via an ARC module, this is the GSM module that transmits the parameters of the sensor directly via 3G to the Kolibri Cloud environment. This Kolibri-Cloud is a user-friendly web application where all data can be viewed clearly and where all configurations can be done remotely".
According to Tony, the installation with on-site assistance and especially online remote support ensured that some practical hurdles were quickly overcome. "Via monitoring wells, pre-installed by De Watergroep and Skyworkers, and an adapter, the ARC-tubes could easily be installed. The aim of De Watergroep is to get a complete overview of the various parameters at nine different locations at the lock complex. The ultimate goal is to look at the possibilities of determining the ideal location to install a water production centre (WPC) over time".
Due to the drought period in recent years, FARYS, IWVA and De Watergroep have set up a large-scale study to investigate water extraction possibilities in the surrounding area. During a large part of the year sufficient water is available inland while in other periods water is always available on the sea side. Since the beginning of this year, a start has been made on analysing the six watercourses draining via the Ganzepoot. The project with which the KELLER sensors register conductivity, among other things, is a new milestone in this research.
The Ganzepoot is a historic lock complex in Nieuwpoort where six waterways come together. Seen from above, the lock complex has the shape of a semi-circle in which the contours of a goose leg can be recognised. Historically, this is a very important location, where the IJzervlakte was flooded in the First World War and where the advancing German armies were stopped for good.
There are several memorials to the missing and fallen people of the First World War at the lock complex and in the immediate vicinity.
More information: Tony Lippens tony.lippens@elneo.com / GSM: 0474/94.95.60 / www.bipelneo.com