Aarhus Universitets segl

Data-driven, predictive maintenance on wastewater pumps

Utilities face challenges with inefficient calendar-based maintenance of pumps, leading to unnecessary resource use and increased operational costs. This project develops machine learning (ML) algorithms for data-driven, predictive maintenance for wastewater pumps. 

 

Using existing raw historical data, ML-algorithms will be developed and trained with tailored performance metrics. These algorithms will be implemented and evaluated for efficiency and applicability. The models will predict pump failures, considering factors such as pump locations, to optimize maintenance costs by servicing multiple pumps in a single visit. Our goal is to reduce maintenance costs, improve pump efficiency, and prevent pump failures by automatically alerting utilities of maintenance needs.


Partners

  • Ren Forsyningen Mariager
  • Aarhus Vand
  • Lemvig Vand

Principal Investigator from ECE, AU:

Daniel Enrique Lucani Rötter

Viceinstitutleder for talentudvikling og ekstern funding

About the project:

Grant source:
VUDP-foreningen (Vandsektorens forening til forbedring af vandsektorens effektivitet og kvalitet)

Granted amount:
805.355 mio DKK 

Project start:
01/09/2025