Application Of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System (Scada) For Ethiopian Water Supply Projects In Case Of Adama Town Water Supply Project.

Abstract

Modern Resource Management Techniques For Water Supply Projects Involve The Integration Of Digital Technologies To Improve Sustainability And Efficiency. Thus, The Aim Of This Study Focused On Exploring The Application Of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System For Ethiopian Water Supply Projects. The Study Used Qualitative Approach Through Open And Closed Ended Questionnaires As Data Collection Tools Which Had Been Distributed To The Sample Population To Achieve The Objectives Of The Study. The Target Populations Are Managers And Professional Staffs Those Who Are Currently Working On Water Supply Projects Of Adama And Addis Ababa, Engineers From Consultants, Contractors And Chinese Experts On The Automated System. Data Sources Used On This Study Is Composed Of Questionnaire And Site Visit On Selected Water Supply Projects As A Primary Data Source And Literature Review As Secondary Data Source.? According To The Findings From The Analysis On Current Resource Management Techniques On Water Supply Projects It Shows Poor Performance With Reference Of Key Performance Indicators From International Water Association Manual On Sustainability And Efficiency, Preventive Maintenance And Consistency Related Techniques, Therefore It Needs Improvement On The Resource Management System By Advancing Automated Systems. Based On Analysis On The Nature Of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System It Had Its Own Constraints And Challenges Those Prevent Implementation Of The System With Full Capacity, Especially Integrating The Automated System With The Existing Technology, Data Management Requirements, Complexity Of The System, Changes On Regulatory Policy And Financial Related Factors. As A Final Output Detail Key Factors Are Developed To Address Best Practices For Successful Implementation Of The Automated System On Developing Countries By Including Modular And Scalable Design, Proper Feasibility Study, Cyber Security And Data Protection, Proper Equipment Selection And Capacity Building And Routine Training. Finally, It Is Recommended That Water Supply Sector Should Focus On Implementation Of Automated System To Get Benefited From The System Including Adopting Preventive Measures, Guarantee Reliable And Consistent Productivity, Shortening Recovery Period Of Initial Investment Cost.