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About the case study
Ostend has a crucial water infrastructure that is responsible for the drainage of rainwater from both urban areas and a polder area of nearly 100 km2. The plant features an automatic grate cleaning system that removes floating debris to prevent damage to pumps and sluices and prevent marine pollution. The plant operates largely automatically, supported by more than 50 sensors, and can also be operated manually in case of malfunctions. The software of the plant is complex and it requires continues updates and improvements to reduce failure risks.
Contribution to STORM_SAFE
The goal of this pilot project is to increase the reliability and efficiency of critical water infrastructure through automation and redundant safety systems. Through STORM_SAFE, we want to learn from other European partners how to improve our software and reduce failure risks.