As a result of factors like fatigue and stress, joints and fittings on the pipeline experience leaks. In the case of pipeline wall failures, they may also experience thinning due to these same factors. Although a multitude of factors may lead to stress on the pipeline, ‘pressure transients’ is the one we’re concentrating on for … Continued
We are proud to announce that The Avanti Company recently received the Itron® Outstanding Performance Award for our work with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer’s Collection Department (MDWASD) on the development of a Wastewater Advanced Metering Infrastructure (WW AMI) solution. Through collaboration with MDWASD, Avanti as well as the companies Utility Systems Science & Software (US3), … Continued
As water professionals choose to retire, many utilities face a lack of operational wisdom. Syrinix’s versatile, intuitive, high-resolution remote monitoring offers a trustworthy experience to help and enhance a changing workforce of utilities. With the RADAR tech framework, a host of innovative analytical methods can be used collaboratively by the team to offer a new … Continued
About two decades ago, Little Rock, Arkansas was dealing with a severe overflow issue. Any time it rained, hundreds of overflows were occurring, including lasting for several hours. Today, that number has been reduced dramatically and that is partially due to InfoSense’s Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT). As part of the initiative, the Little … Continued
The Dynasonics® TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Flow Meter by Badger Meter is an award-winning solution providing accurate flow measurement for a multitude of applications. These ultrasonic meters monitor flow velocity through ultrasound waves and are available in both transit time and Doppler technology choices. Let’s explore a few reasons why these flow meters are worth considering. … Continued
In parallel with propeller meters, straightening vanes and flow straighteners have become a significant component of flow calculation in the agricultural industry, and with an important purpose. Flow straighteners and vanes, usually mounted close to flow disturbers or in short straight-run applications, minimize swirl and assist propeller meters in achieving a precise flow reading. With … Continued
As a bacteria, legionella may cause legionellosis, better known as the type of severe type of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease. If left untreated, it can become fatal. Legionella has greater chances of growing industrial buildings where water becomes stagnant, especially ones that may be empty. It can even resist the effects of chlorine, reinforcing the … Continued
Syrinix RADAR is a cloud platform containing all of the essential analysis of information and data for its logger solutions. Once the PIPEMINDER unit has been deployed, operators don’t have to use valuable time waiting for the unit to integrate with RADAR. Data is already becoming available as soon as the PIPEMINDER starts up, allowing … Continued
Previously we talked about the WaterPoint Network (WPN) by 64seconds, a robust utility management system integrating several useful features such as leak detection and easy work order management. Today, we’re focusing on one of the components of WPN, WaterPoint LNC, a leak noise correlator capable of pinpointing pipe leaks designed for use on Apple® iOS … Continued
The WaterPoint Network (WPN) system is a complete solution for efficient utility management. It integrates many essential features like leak detection, asset management, and managing orders through the use of an iOS app. For infrastructures such as wastewater, gas distribution, and stormwater, WPN can prove to be an invaluable tool. With WPN asset management features, … Continued
Food processing utilities have stringent cleaning requirements. Personnel requires powerful solutions to thoroughly clean, sanitize, suppress dust, and keep odors under control. Modern plants typically rely on high-pressure cleaning systems that expedite cleaning, allowing them to save money by cutting down their use of water and chemicals. A major poultry processing facility in the Southeastern … Continued
Debris in a pipeline can mean a wide range of organic or inorganic matter – but what really matters is the effect it has on your flow meter and measurement data. So, how does debris affect various flow meters, and what are your best options for various flow applications? Let’s take a look. Agriculture surface … Continued
