DIGITAL TWIN

What a water digital twin should connect

A 3D scene is an entry point. Asset mapping, data quality, process models and operational feedback determine its practical value.

Connect assets with process objects

A treatment plant includes process units, equipment, measurements and operating events, rather than geometry alone. Consistent identifiers connect scene objects to measurements, alarms and history.

Separate measurements, forecasts and recommendations

Show timestamps, quality and source. Forecasts have operating limits and uncertainty. A recommendation is not an executed action. Clear state distinctions help operators decide whether information is usable.

Make operational decisions traceable

Water quality, supply continuity and equipment constraints precede consumption targets. Recommendations should pass process and permission checks before entering an authorised workflow. Record actions and outcomes. Existing PLC interlocks, emergency stops and local controls must remain independently effective.

Zhiyue technical note. Specific solutions depend on site conditions, agreed scope and validation.