Master Plan for a Smart Water Supply System to Kochi

For developing the Kochi water Information system towards creating a smart KWA network – GIS Mapping of the distribution system and production components of the water supply system of Kochi Corporation; Simulation of the water supply system in EPANET computer software was completed. Simulation of the transmission mains from the Aluva to the Kochi area has been started as a new component of the project for which smart sensors can be introduced initially. This work needs more time period and multi-disciplinary involvement from our Institution is providing to KWA.

A Concept discussion meeting for the same was held at SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology on 13/9/2020. Senior officials of the water resources department and senior faculties of SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology participated in the meeting. Sri. Pranave Jythinath IAS, Special Secretary Water Resource’s Department, Sri. P Venkatesapathy IAS, Executive Director, Jala Jeevan Mission & MD KWA, Smt. Mrunmayi Joshi IAS, Executive Director, Jalanidhi- KRWSA, Sri. Sreekumar Chief Engineer KWA, Sri. D. Biju Chief Engineer Irrigation Department, Prof. P Pramod Thevannoor, Vice Chairman of SCMS group, Dr Praveen Sal, Principal, SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology, Dr. Sunny George, Director Water Institute SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology, Sri. Shyju P. Thadathil, Executive Engineer KWA, Dr P. Vinod, HoD Computer Science Department and Dr Sunil Jacob, Director Robotic Center SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology led the concept discussion of the meeting.

Concept discussion meeting for developing Kochi water Information system towards creating a smart KWA network at SCSMS School of Engineering & Technology.

Meeting with Hon’ble Mayor of Kochi Mr Anil Kumar, Dr. Shyju P. Thadathil, Executive Engineer, Project Planning and Development Unit, KWA; Dr. Sunny George, Director, SCMS Water Institute and other officials