Vision
Water scarcity and climate unpredictability demand highly efficient, closed-loop water ecosystems. Singapore’s compact urban layout allows for district-scale water recapture, precision treatment and redistribution.
AESS proposes engineering a multi-layer integrated water cycle capable of micro-treatment, real-time contamination sensing, and ultra-efficient recycling.
Core Mission
1.Distributed Micro-Treatment Units
Engineer compact high-flow systems for wastewater micro-filtration, membrane separation, and microbial control.
2.Real-Time Water Analytics
Use photometric sensors, microfluidic samplers, and machine-learning diagnostics to detect anomalies instantly.
3.Thermal–Hydraulic Integration
Capture and reuse thermal loads in wastewater streams to support district cooling and heating.
4.Closed-Loop District Distribution
Link building-level recycling systems to precinct-level water redistribution networks through smart valves and sensors.
Key Programme Modules
A. Smart Water Micro-Treatment Pods
Deploy modular pods capable of treating greywater, condensate water, and process water at building scale.
B. Instant-Detection Water Quality Sensors
Develop optical/chemical sensor networks for second-level detection of pathogens, metals or contaminants.
C. Thermal Energy Recovery from Water Streams
Integrate heat-exchangers to harvest energy from water before treatment.
D. District Water Loop Controller
An AI-driven controller that manages flow routing, demand balancing, and leak mitigation.
Expected Outcomes
≥25% reduction in potable-water demand for pilot districts.
Second-level detection of contaminants with ≥90% classification accuracy.
Demonstrated thermal-energy capture contributing to HVAC systems.
Scalable design blueprint for high-density Asian cities.