Professionals working in measurement and testing make use of flow meters for a broad array of applications, all of which require the utmost accuracy. The importance of accuracy reinforces the need to choose the correct flow meter type. If the lowest cost is a priority, it may result in sacrificing quality, both in performance and … Continued
Last time we discussed a few of the fundamental differences between AMR and AMI systems. Today we’re taking a closer look at the latter and the different ways a utility can use the technology to conserve and reduce non-revenue water. With a metered leak detection, an AMI system raises a flag if a continuous flow … Continued
Automated Meter Reading (AMR) consists of a collection of technologies used to gather monthly meter reading data which is then transferred over to a utility for billing and analyzing. Gathering the data simply involves walking or driving by with a handheld device. AMR provides numerous benefits including reducing meter reading costs, virtually eliminating billing errors, … Continued
We’re taking a trip to New Zealand today to focus on a problem at Lake Taupo, the largest lake in the country. For more than a year, the lake was dealing with a major problem involving the presence of fatberg, a congealed mass in a sewer system that sometimes forms when non-biodegradable solid matter like … Continued
With the continued fusion between AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities will continue to improve the lives of citizens in 2019 as the sheer amount of data makes it easier to maintain a digital ecosystem. Creating smart cities will likely involve the integration of various aspects of urban life. With the decades … Continued
There is little doubt that modern water meters have shown their tremendous benefits, such as getting rid of the need for manual reading for instance. As a utility, have you ever evaluated how regular meter data affects the bottom line? Meter data has massive value, but this value is only apparent when it’s actually utilized. … Continued
The November 2018 issue of Journal AWWA shows some fascinating findings regarding the relationship between smart water meters and data analytics. Water leaks remain a major issue for utilities all around the world. Here in the United States, over ten percent of indoor water consumption that’s lost is a result of leaks. In fact, about … Continued
Over in Duncan, Oklahoma, heavy rainfall during the two-year period of 2015-2016 made it increasingly clear the city’s wastewater collection system was not up to the task of dealing with so much water, exposing deficiencies in the system. Though Duncan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant was built to treat just over six million gallons of wastewater on … Continued
We have some exciting news to share! For the third year in a row, Avanti Company has once again received the Distributor Sales Award from the world’s largest AMR/AMI provider! This award was bestowed to us at the Itron Distributor Conference held earlier this month in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Itron Distributors’ Conference brings together peers … Continued
The LectroCount™ LCR 600 by Liquid Controls is an electronic meter register utilizing a microprocessor. When it is installed alongside the proper system accessories, the LCR 600 is effective for use with Weights & Measures approved custody transfer actions in installations regardless of whether they are fixed or mobile. Users can operate the LCR 600 … Continued
Automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems are becoming increasingly commonplace as utilities seek to strengthen customer relations, improve operations, and provide data available in real-time. Today’s meters are expected to be able to seamlessly communicate with these AMI and AMR systems, and with McCrometer’s Smart Output technology, AMI and AMR … Continued
We’ve talked a lot about InfoSense’s time-saving Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) and how more and more cities throughout the country are using it to cut costs and maximize the time spent inspecting pipes for blockages. Using a transmitter and receiver, the SL-RAT takes about three minutes to deliver a grade indicating the amount … Continued
