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Derceto FAQ and Forum

Check out Derceto's FAQ section and forums to find out more about our pump schedule optimization software.

We regret that there is no "demo" version of Aquadapt software available. The Aquadapt system uses a number of third party licensed products which make it impossible for us to release a demo version free-of-charge. However you can see the demo version running on our laptop during a presentation and even use it yourself after the meeting to verify the features and facilities.

Feature Article

Australian Water Association Journal Article on Aquadapt

The June 2009 AWA Water Journal publish an article by Simon Bunn, Derceto CTO, on pump energy efficiency.

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Derceto Feature in IBM Journal of Research and Development

The 2009 IBM Journal of Research and Development publish an article by Simon Bunn, Derceto CTO, on data mining and visualisation.  This introduces the concept of 'virtual instrumentation', a key component of the Aquadapt Dashboard.

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April 2009 Water & Wastes Digest Article on Pump Efficiency

The April 2009 Water & Wastes Digest (WWD) publish an article by Derceto CTO, Simon Bunn, on pump efficiency.

WWD "Get Pumped" article (Web link to magazine)

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September 2007 article in "Waterworld" magazine

Mouchel Parkman has joined up with New Zealand-based company Derceto to help British water companies reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.
Article in Waterworld on the collaboration between Derceto and Mouchel Group in the UK.

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April 2007 article in "Water Efficiency" magazine

by Amy Sorkin Kurland

Pump-scheduling software helps the East Bay Municipal IUtility District lower costs without compromising water pressure.

An article on the East Bay MUD experience with Derceto with some insights from a users perspective.

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February 2007 article in Distributed Energy

by Amy Sorkin Kurland

Water transportation is costly enough as it is, but with electricity rates continuing to rise, many in the industry are working even harder than ever to find new technology that will reduce those costs..

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Quick Facts

Pump combinations that save money

 

Choosing which pump or combination of pumps to run at a pump station can create efficiency improvements of 15 to 25% or more merely by making sure the operating point is close to the best efficiency point. Aquadapt automatically looks to schedule pumps at their most efficient operating point.