Nautilus: In-Line Water Leak Detection for Large Pipelines

Intelligent Pipe Inspection Technology for Large-Diameter Water Pipelines

Discover Nautilus, Aganova’s advanced in-line water leak detection and pipe inspection technology, designed to locate leaks and anomalies with high precision and minimal operational disruption.

At Aganova, we are transforming the inspection of large-diameter water pipelines with Nautilus, our proprietary in-line water leak detection system. This advanced pipe inspection technology combines high-sensitivity sensors with AI-powered data analysis to accurately detect and locate leaks, air pockets, and pipeline anomalies. Designed for municipal and industrial water systems, Nautilus travels through pipelines while they remain in service, minimizing operational disruption and supporting more efficient pipeline integrity assessment. Since 2016, our technology has helped utilities worldwide save millions of cubic meters of water while improving network reliability and sustainability.

Why Choose Nautilus for In-Line Water Leak Detection?

Nautilus is designed to address the challenges of water leak detection in large-diameter pipelines operating under demanding pressure and flow conditions. The system combines advanced sensors with Nemo’s AI-powered analytics to deliver highly accurate leak localization and anomaly identification. Suitable for municipal and industrial water systems, the intelligent sphere collects high-quality data from inside the pipeline while its position is tracked throughout the inspection, supporting faster and better-informed infrastructure decisions.

Its ability to operate under low-flow conditions makes Nautilus a versatile pipe inspection technology for utilities seeking to reduce water losses, optimize maintenance resources, and improve the sustainability of their infrastructure.

Key Features of Nautilus

These are the key features of Nautilus:

In-Line Navigation:

Nautilus moves through the pipeline with the water flow, allowing the pipeline inspection process to be completed without interrupting service. This minimizes operational disruption and avoids extensive excavation work.

Neutral Buoyancy
Design:

Nautilus has been engineered to maintain neutral buoyancy, allowing it to float at the center of the pipe. This design ensures smooth navigation through the network, enabling it to overcome slopes and pass through siphons with minimal risk, while maintaining high sensitivity for detecting even the smallest leaks.

Leak Detection Precision:

With pinpoint accuracy of less than 1 meter, Nautilus locates leaks with impressive precision. This ensures that your teams can focus on the exact areas that need attention, saving time and resources.

Extended Travel Capability:

Capable of traveling up to 35 kilometers daily, Nautilus covers large distances in a short time. This feature is ideal for large-scale operations, allowing it to inspect vast networks of pipes without any delays.

Low Flow Operation:

Unlike traditional systems, Nautilus works even under very low flow rates, maintaining consistent performance in challenging conditions. This feature makes it versatile for use in a variety of water systems, and it is an additional benefit of its neutral buoyancy.

Real-Time Tracking:

Nautilus is tracked in real time throughout the pipeline inspection process, enabling the project team to monitor its position and verify its progress through the inspected section.

Benefits of Water Leak Detection for

Municipal and Industrial Pipelines

Nautilus offers significant advantages for both municipal and industrial water systems, making it an indispensable tool for modern infrastructure management.

Municipal water systems:

For municipal utilities, Nautilus provides an efficient and minimally disruptive method for inspecting critical water pipelines. Its advanced water leak detection capabilities identify and accurately locate hidden leaks and anomalies, helping operators prioritize repairs, reduce water losses, and minimize downtime. Because the system operates while the pipeline remains in service, essential water supplies can continue with minimal interruption.

Industrial water systems:

Industrial water systems often require advanced inspection methods capable of operating under complex hydraulic and operational conditions. Nautilus provides precise water leak detection, internal pressure profiling, and air or gas pocket identification, helping operators assess pipeline performance, reduce water losses, and plan targeted maintenance without unnecessary shutdowns.

By integrating Nautilus, both municipalities and industries can not only enhance their operational efficiency but also contribute to global sustainability efforts by conserving water and reducing waste.

Advanced Water Leak Detection and Pipeline Diagnostics

Nautilus combines advanced sensors and AI-powered analysis to provide more than conventional water leak detection. The data collected supports a detailed diagnosis of pipeline performance and includes:

Leak position
pinpointing:

It identifies the exact location of leaks with an accuracy of less than 1 meter, provided that inspection requirements are met, enabling your team to address the issue precisely where it’s needed.

Leak severity and
flowrate:

Nautilus not only detects and locates leaks but also estimates their severity and associated flow rate. This gives utilities critical information to prioritize repairs, plan targeted interventions, and quantify the volume of water that can potentially be recovered.

Internal pressure
profile:

The internal pressure profile provides additional operational information that can reveal pressure variations and support a more comprehensive understanding of pipeline performance.

Air/Gas pocket
identification:

Nautilus can identify the presence of air or gas pockets, which can cause operational inefficiencies or even damage to the pipeline.

This combination of accurate inspection data and advanced analytics makes Nautilus a valuable tool for water leak detection, pipeline integrity assessment, and proactive infrastructure management.

Why Choose Nautilus for

Your Pipeline Inspection Process?

When you choose Nautilus, you’re opting for a highly efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly solution. Here’s why it’s the best choice:

1. Precision &
Efficiency:

Nautilus delivers leak location accuracy within 1 meter, enabling swift issue resolution and reducing costly repairs through early detection.

2. Sustainability &
Savings:

By preventing water loss, Nautilus supports global conservation goals while delivering significant long-term cost savings.

3. Seamless &
Versatile Operation:

Its in-line navigation ensures zero service disruption, working with all pipe materials and under low-flow conditions for both municipal and industrial networks.

4. Integrated Intelligence with Nemo:

Together, Nautilus and Nemo provide an integrated pipeline inspection process. Nautilus collects high-quality data from inside the pipeline, while Nemo transforms that information into actionable insights that support leak repair prioritization, condition assessment, and data-driven network management.

By combining precise water leak detection, non-intrusive in-line inspection, and AI-powered analysis, Nautilus helps utilities reduce water losses and make better-informed decisions about critical pipeline infrastructure.

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Nautilus Today

Ready to improve your pipeline inspection process? Contact Aganova to discover how Nautilus can support precise water leak detection and smarter management of municipal and industrial water pipelines.