Toledo, Ohio’s Public Utilities department recently made the news after announcing its intentions to potentially switch over to automatic meters capable of collecting data on an hourly basis. Currently, the city is relying on increasingly antiquated methods to collect meter data, namely by using workers that must visit each house and read the outside meter. … Continued
The FC500 FlowConnect system is a battery operated wireless telemetry solution for flow and sensor data. The system can be used with mechanical or digital registers and can be mounted either remotely or on the meter. The system makes use of cellular or satellite radio communication and it also features standard or solar panel powered … Continued
Itron recently published a new case study involving the City of Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department (MWSD) in Tennessee. The department was seeking a way to modernize its meter reading process to improve its water use and delivery. MWSD … Continued
For applications such as pressurized pipe or closed conduit, the Single Profile Insertion (SPI) Flow Mag Meter by McCrometer is a cost-effective solution for accurate liquid and/or water flow measurement, regardless of whether the water is clean or dirty. The meter is limited to forward flow and it can measure line sizes as small as … Continued
The water quality of the Caloosahatchee River in the Gulf Coast of Florida near Fort Myers may soon see a considerable improvement thanks to the efforts of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). According to news story on Florida Water Daily, the multimillion dollar Lake Hicpochee Storage and Hydrologic Enhancement Project was recently announced … Continued
During long periods of operation, it’s imperative that your liquid measuring instruments maintain consistently precise metering accuracy. Liquid Controls Positive Displacement (PD) Flowmeters are solidly constructed for ease of use while maintaining sustained accuracy. Today, they are utilized throughout the world in a multitude of important custody transfer applications. When accurate fluid flow is of … Continued
Turf irrigators often find themselves dealing with extreme climates where flow measurements are of the essence. Determining the right irrigation flow meter doesn’t have to be tricky. McCrometer has over six decades in agricultural irrigation, providing flow meters that deliver reliability, accuracy, and ease of use. McCrometer boasts several distinct irrigation flow meters based on … Continued
McCrometer will be showcasing the Ultra Mag meter at this year’s WEFTEC, an annual event aimed at water quality education and training for water quality professionals. With that in mind, it’s worth discussing what this innovative mag meter can do. The Ultra Mag is an advanced solution requiring just 1diameter of pipe upstream and 0 … Continued
We’re very proud to announce The Avanti Company received acknowledgment at the Annual Florida Rural Water Association meeting for being an Associate Member of the Association for more than three decades. Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) was founded to assist small water Utilities in providing clean drinking water to residents. FRWA provides licensed water and … Continued
Honolulu’s Covanta Energy Corporation faced a stubborn problem of having to accurately measure cooling tower blowdown water flowing at irregular intervals prior to reinjection into the facility’s caprock. This irregular flow resulted in foam and bubbles forming in the line, necessitating a better flow meter solution to ensure that the facility remained within its daily … Continued
Water, Wastewater, Agricultural and Industrial users often find themselves with the challenge of getting flow meters and valves to get along with each other. Partially open or closed valves have a tendency to create poor flow profiles, which makes it harder to accurately measure the flow of water, steam, or other liquids. Because of this, … Continued
Sponsler by Liquid Controls has gained a worldwide reputation for its reliability, accuracy, and ultra precise turbine flow meter systems. Whether the job entails custody transfer flow measurement, process control, or blending and batching, Sponsler Precision Turbine Flowmeter delivers worry-free service for years to come. Besides its accuracy, the Precision Turbine Flowmeter is easy to … Continued
