10 October 2005 Eastern Municipal Water District to implement Derceto pump scheduling optimization software
Derceto, Inc. is the US distributor of Derceto, a unique software solution that operates in conjunction with a utility's existing control systems to minimize pumping costs. Derceto's customized design also operates within operational constraints such as minimum storage levels, treatment plant capacities and water turnover requirements. Operating in real time, the software responds to changing conditions (e.g. fire flow demand or real-time electricity prices) to derive the most energy-efficient schedule of operations, automatically controlling all pumps.
The Eastern Municipal Water District distribution network is complex and a real challenge to optimize. Just to make things tougher still, EMWD purchase natural gas for reciprocating engine driven pumps at many of their pump stations. This means Derceto needs to choose the most appropriate pump to run while comparing time-of-use electricity costs with monthly gas contract prices. Derceto is up to the task and will also be able to help EMWD in their purchasing decisions for future gas contracts, says Derceto, Inc. Chief Technical Officer Simon Bunn.
About Eastern Municipal Water District
EMWD serves a 555-square mile area from Moreno Valley to Temecula, and from Hemet and San Jacinto, to Good Hope and Mead Valley. Approximately 530,000 people live and work in this area. In addition to its own water customers, EMWD supplements water to eight local water agencies and municipalities that have their own water departments. EMWD operates four water reclamation facilities and treats some 39 million gallons of wastewater daily. More information can be found at EMWD's web site. www.emwd.org
About Derceto, Inc.
Derceto, Inc. is focused on energy cost optimization for water and wastewater utilities. The Derceto optimization technology has been used around the world for more than eight years. Derceto opened its US headquarters in San Francisco in 2003 and recently appointed Ted Witham as VP of Sales and Marketing. New Jersey based Regional Manager, Cary Hillebrand, leads Derceto's expansion into the North Eastern States. www.derceto.com
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Please visit us on the web at www.derceto.com
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Shirley McGill
Derceto Ltd
Auckland , New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 336 9430
smcgill@derceto.com