iPREDICE Phase III: AI for Reducing Discharges in Smart Cities

Mariona Pacheco — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:52:14 +0000

In the era of digitalization and the development of Smart Cities, the efficient management of urban infrastructure is key to ensuring sustainability and environmental quality. In this context, the iPREDICE project, now in its Phase III, represents a significant advancement in optimizing urban sanitation networks, focusing on predicting discharges and reducing environmental impact.

An Innovative Platform to Minimize Discharges

iPREDICE Phase III aims to develop a platform based on artificial intelligence and experimental data to anticipate and prevent uncontrolled discharges into the natural environment. This solution will allow for:

Real-time monitoring of relief points in the sanitation network.
Predicting discharges with sufficient lead time to activate preventive mechanisms.
Detecting and locating uncontrolled discharges, facilitating the identification of their origin.

This technology is initially being implemented in the city of Puerto Real, with plans for expansion to other public and private operators, contributing to the overall improvement of urban sanitation networks.

A Project Aligned with National and European Strategies

The iPREDICE Phase III project is not an isolated initiative but is developed within the framework of national and European strategies aimed at modernizing infrastructure. In previous phases, the consortium behind iPREDICE has worked on developing predictive maintenance systems in various fields:

Phase 1: Application in photovoltaic plants (AEI 2021b Call).
Phase 2: Monitoring of water supply networks (AEI 2022b Call).

In this third phase (Phase 3), iPREDICE reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, aligning with the objectives of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, as well as the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Collaboration and Funding

iPREDICE Phase III is funded under the Digital Technologies Projects line of the 2024 Call for Aid to Innovative Business Groups (AEI), promoted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Government of Spain.

Project Participants:

Coordinator: Smart City Cluster
Collaborators: Catalan Water Partnership, GEN Puerto Real, ANUKYS EUROPE SL, and ITELLIGENT Information Technologies, SL

Key Dates:

Start: 27/07/2024
Completion: 05/07/2025

The integration of artificial intelligence in the digitalization of the water cycle marks a milestone in the transition toward more resilient and efficient smart cities. Initiatives like iPREDICE Phase III drive sustainable water management, reducing negative impacts and ensuring a greener future for all.