SWF – Stockholm Water Foundation

I’m a curious and creative person with a strong interest in history, storytelling, and understanding how the world works. Ever since I was younger, I’ve been fascinated by topics like equality, wars, politics, and the way past events shape modern society. That interest has grown into a passion for both analytical and creative work.

I enjoy exploring complex ideas, whether that’s through writing essays, creating projects, or discussing global issues like climate change, migration, and technology.

I’m someone who likes to think deeply, ask questions, and look beyond surface-level answers. I enjoy learning new things, improving my skills, and challenging myself both academically and creatively.

Jointguard An Analog Leak Dedection System

JointGuard is a passive proof-of-concept system designed to make hidden drinking water pipe joint leakage visible by guiding leaked water through a tube to an absorbent indicator. This project addresses the problem of non-revenue water and the limitations of existing leak detection methods, which often depend on electronics, acoustic equipment, or pressure monitoring. A simplified laboratory prototype was built using a plastic pipe section, a 2 L bottle leak capture collar, hot glue, tape, cotton, food colouring, and reusable drinking straws. Our prototype was tested at indicator heights of 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm, with three repeated trials at each height. Mean response time increased from 89.0 seconds at 10 cm to 113.8 seconds at 15cm and finally…

Silas Nordhagen-Moe

Jointguard An Analog Leak Dedection System