iKann

Our Solution

In procet iKann, the partners work on optimising the inspection of the sewerage system. To this end, they are developing low-cost sensors called Lab on Chip (LOC), which float on the wastewater and gather specific data from the environment. Part of the system components are floating and underwater LOCs as well as gateways that transmit the sensor data to a superordinate infrastructure using a radio link. Using a secure transmission software and a smart data platform to process the sensor data, the sewerage system operators obtain fundamental data about the current conditions of the system. Initially, the sensors will be conditioned to gather physical data such as flow velocity or water temperature; the analysis of the biochemical characteristics of the wastewater is the goal of follow-up projects. Using the geographic mapping of potential problem areas in a sewerage system, the necessary maintenance measures can be taken in a timely fashion, thus avoiding breakdowns.