- The new facility enables the testing, validation, and demonstration of pipeline inspection technologies in a real and controlled environment, accelerating innovation in water network analysis and management.
Aganova has inaugurated Aganova Labs, a new facility dedicated to the testing, validation, and demonstration of advanced technologies for pipeline inspection and water network analysis.
This laboratory allows the company to test its solutions in a real, controlled, and safe physical environment. In doing so, Aganova strengthens its research, development, and innovation (R&D) capabilities while accelerating the evolution of its technologies for leak detection and hydraulic infrastructure analysis.
The new installation was inaugurated last week by the company’s founder, Agustín Ramírez, together with members of the Board of Directors. Following the inauguration, attendees shared a cocktail reception, celebrating this important milestone for the company in a relaxed atmosphere.
A full-scale hydraulic test bench
The new laboratory features a full-scale hydraulic test bench designed to recreate different operating conditions found in water distribution networks.
The installation includes several pipeline sections of different sizes and materials.
In addition, the system includes strategically positioned isolation and control valves to recreate multiple hydraulic configurations. It also integrates high-efficiency pumps, allowing precise control of flow and pressure across different testing scenarios.
The facility is also equipped with advanced instrumentation to collect hydraulic and acoustic data. These datasets are essential for validating and calibrating the technologies developed by Aganova.
Furthermore, the system incorporates integrated safety mechanisms designed to protect the infrastructure from abnormal events such as pressure surges or water hammer. This ensures safe operation even during demanding
An environment to test and validate new technologies
The main objective of Aganova Labs is to provide a stable, controlled, and repeatable environment for technological development.
Within this facility it will be possible to:
- Perform product testing before field deployment
- Generate high-quality datasets to train and validate advanced artificial intelligence models for leak detection and network analysis
- Serve as a technical training platform for internal teams and partners
- Accelerate innovation, experimentation, and technology validation within the R&D department
Thanks to this testing environment, Aganova will be able to accurately reproduce different hydraulic and acoustic conditions found in real water networks.
A modular infrastructure designed for the future
The infrastructure of Aganova Labs has been designed with a modular and scalable architecture. This will allow additional pipe sections with different materials and diameters to be incorporated in the future as technological needs evolve.
This flexibility will enable the laboratory to adapt quickly to new research and development projects, extending the value of the facility over time.
Ultimately, Aganova Labs provides the capability to recreate real-world operating conditions of water networks in a safe and controlled environment, which is essential for validating hydraulic and acoustic analysis technologies with the highest level of precision.
With this new infrastructure, Aganova reinforces its commitment to innovation, technological development, and the continuous improvement of solutions for water network monitoring and management.
