With greater demand comes a greater strain on water resources. Water utilities require new ways to meet these demands and accurately measure a customer’s consumption. Electronic water metering solutions provide utilities the means to fairly bill all consumers without the need for expensive meter testing and maintenance programs. Degradation of meter accuracy as a result … Continued
The all-new, highly anticipated Dynasonics® TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on meters is now available for purchase. Besides being able to measure flow and energy, TFX-5000 meters boasts features ideal for use in HVAC, water and wastewater, oil and gas and industrial applications, including time and date stamped data logging (up to eight records) and alarm history. TFX-5000 … Continued
The Badger Coriolis RCT1000 Flow Meter uses a measurement of fluid density and mass flow to identify flow rate, delivering an exceptional degree of accuracy. For homogenous fluids comprised of a pair of components such as sugar and water, the RCT1000 Badger Coriolis system can derive the component’s concentration and mass based on fluid properties … Continued
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) was seeking a metering solution to save resources and money, specifically a tool that would assist its water loss control task force while pacing a chemical feed system. It was in need of a solution that would allow its systems to continue running without having to … Continued
Liberty Utilities Company in Liberty Lake, Washington is becoming one of the latest to seize the power of Itron’s OpenWay® Riva Internet of Things (IoT) solution to its more than 700,000 customers to improve operations and boost the customer experience. OpenWay Riva is an open, unified, standards-based network able to manage water, gas, and electricity which … Continued
Bolstered by a need to upgrade revenue and efficiency operations while also reducing wastage and improving customer service, water utilities are progressively choosing advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), including smart meters. Utilities face mounting financial pressure from non-technical water losses such as potable water system leaks due to leaks as well as uneconomical revenue recovery which … Continued
A vital aspect of process control is ensuring flow meter accuracy. However, there is always the risk of upstream and downstream flow disturbers potentially causing issues. While this can be addressed during the process of design, there are circumstances where disturbers simply cannot be eliminated. A flow disturber refers to anything that causes an impedance … Continued
When space carries a hefty price tag, choosing a flow metering is critical. A common issue with the majority of flow metering technologies is indeed space limitations, which tend to present challenges due to the straight pipe run requirements needed for an accurate reading. For example, concentric orifice plate meters require as much as 40x … Continued
Featuring the latest developments in microprocessing signal conditioning, the innovative Badger Meter M-Series® M3000 can provide incredible accuracy of better than ± 0.25% with a flow range of 300:1. Frequently used in industrial applications, this electromagnetic flow meter is not susceptible to factors such as pressure, density, temperature, or viscosity changes. It can be used … Continued
InfoSense’s Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) isn’t just helping domestic utilities save money and resources, it’s also doing incredible work abroad. Through the use of its acoustic inspection technology that can rapidly screen sewer pipes for blockages, prioritization of segments can be easily performed. Because acoustic inspection doesn’t cost as much as traditional visual … Continued
The electronic High Resolution Pulse scaled register (HR-LCD Pulse) by Badger Meter is a solid-state register featuring no moving parts. It works seamlessly with a series of meters, including the Badger Meter® Recordall® Disc Series, the Compound Series, and Turbo Series. The HR-LCD Pulse allows you to field program important factors such as the measurement … Continued
A water utilities’ critical process controls are highly reliant on dependable and accurate flow measurement. As flow metering continues to evolve, today there is a myriad of options available to address specific needs. To choose the best flow meter, it is imperative to look beyond low cost and consider other vital factors. Before deciding on … Continued
