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Success Story · 6/4/2026

Predictive Maintenance

Challenge

Over-maintenance due to scheduled maintenance, lack of transparency regarding machine health, root cause analyses based on assumptions

Solution

Sensors measure vibrations in river water pumps and enable targeted maintenance before a failure occurs

Highlights

  • 3 pumps, 6 sensors
  • Downtime reduced by 70%
  • 30% longer service life
  • 16 weeks from kick-off to go-live
IndustriesProviderWater management

At CHEMPARK, CURRENTA operates numerous rotating machines, such as pumps, motors and fans, which are essential for the supply of water. The pumps at the Krefeld-Uerdingen river water treatment plant were serviced at regular intervals — regardless of their actual condition. Failures occurred unexpectedly and led to unplanned downtime, high costs and safety risks.

Challenge

No status data available

Pumps and fans were maintained on a strictly time-based schedule — regardless of actual wear and tear

High maintenance costs and safety risks

Problems were detected too late and repairs were costly and caused downtime.

Solution

Smart sensor technology for rotating machinery – maintenance-free, retrofittable and featuring AI-powered fault analysis.

Retrofitting

Installation of battery-powered vibration sensors (ATEX-certified) on three pumps at the Krefeld-Uerdingen river water treatment plant — without any wiring.

Wireless condition monitoring via LoRaWAN

The sensors continuously measure temperature and vibrations and securely transmit the data to the cloud.

Prediction of potential failures

Issues such as imbalance or bearing play are detected early on using FFT and threshold logic — supported by AI and vibration expertise.

Visualization & Optimization

A central web dashboard sends alerts, identifies trends, visualizes machine health, flags anomalies and provides actionable insights.

River water pumps at the CURRENTA River Water Treatment Plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen
River water pumps at the CURRENTA River Water Treatment Plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen
Retrofitting LoRaWAN® sensors
Retrofitting LoRaWAN® sensors
LoRaWAN® sensors on the river water pump
LoRaWAN® sensors on the river water pump

Outcome

  • 70% less downtime
  • 30% longer service life
  • Improved operational reliability

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