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Partnership Between Itron and SmartThings Unlocks Utility Energy Analytics for Carbon Reduction

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Itron, Inc. and SmartThings, Inc. are collaborating to deliver a seamless energy experience by integrating Itron’s industrial IoT network solution and SmartThings’ services and solution. The companies intend to combine their industry-leading IoT platforms to enable utilities to unlock the user experience and rapidly increase value for both consumers and utilities through enhanced distributed energy … Continued

The Rapid Advancement of the Electromagnetic Flow Meter

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The market for electromagnetic flow meters has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, and this pattern is expected to hold in the years to come. This increase is primarily attributable to technological advancements that have increased the accuracy and dependability of electromagnetic flow meters, allowing them to support a wider range of applications.   Magnetic … Continued

Important Considerations for Utilities Seeking ‘Smarter’ Technology

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Water utilities are increasingly relying on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), including smart meters, to increase operational efficiencies and revenues, reduce waste, and improve customer service. The vastly expanded capabilities provided by AMI have a positive impact on how utilities collect data, bill for usage, and communicate with their customers. When considering using AMI, utilities should … Continued

Why Are Smart Water Meters Necessary?

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One of the best innovations for water conservation and cost-savings is the development of smart water meters, which is gradually replacing the conventional methods of measuring water consumption. A smart water meter is a device that wirelessly connects to a local or wide area network to enable remote water usage monitoring and leak detection, minimizing … Continued

Aspects to Consider When Assessing Flow Meter Accuracy

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When it comes to flow meter accuracy, regardless of the type or manufacturer of flow meter used in a system, there are two key aspects of flow meter that must be considered.   First, the equipment’s actual stated accuracy range, which will be given as a percentage figure like +/- 0.2%. This would suggest that … Continued

The Functions and Principles of a Turbine Flow Meter

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  A turbine flow meter is a device for measuring volume. As liquid or gas travels through the turbine housing, it causes the blades to revolve. The velocity of the fluid traveling through the flow meter is directly proportional to the velocity of the turbine rotor.   The rotor is connected to a set of … Continued

Using Sewer Flow Monitoring to Examine Inflow & Infiltration

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  Flow monitoring can help utilities detect the presence, quantity, and nature of problems within a community’s sewer system. Specifically, it can assist in determining whether pipes are undersized at a particular area, whether pipes need to be replaced, and where leaks may provide serious issues.   Infiltration and inflow can frequently lead to negative … Continued

Save Water and Money with High-Accuracy Electromagnetic Flow Meters

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  Identifying lost water begins with selecting a flow measurement method. Depending on the application, a number of flow measurement techniques are available. In closed pipe systems, they can include orifice, mechanical, ultrasonic, and electromagnetic flow meters. Each of these procedures has its own advantages and disadvantages.   The second key factor is the measurement … Continued

McCrometer’s Electromagnetic Flow Meter for Agriculture and Irrigation

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  Electromagnetic meters, commonly referred to as mag meters, are a velocity-type water meter. These devices measure velocity utilizing electromagnetic properties, as opposed to other flow measurement techniques. The additional advantage of electromagnetic meters being able to measure flow in either direction is that they don’t rely on mechanical parts to do so. They might … Continued

Implementation of a Water Meter: Pros and Cons

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  As the price of water continues to rise, water loss is becoming an increasing concern for commercial and industrial enterprises. Many institutions are using metering technologies to swiftly locate and fix leaks in an effort to reduce water loss. For these purposes, a variety of metering systems are available. Here, we’ll look at the … Continued

What You Can Do to Help Make Water Meters More Accessible

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Depending on its location and type, a water meter may require regular inspection. Therefore, it is essential that water meters are always accessible so that they may be inspected and analyzed promptly. Having easy access to the meter also ensures that it can be swiftly turned off in an emergency. The property owner or tenant … Continued

How Current Are Your Water-Loss And Conservation Efforts?

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As water utilities are well aware, water scarcity is already a problem, and its escalation over recent years has prompted immediate action. Fortunately, utilities have proven techniques at their disposal for combating and resolving this threat more rapidly and cost-effectively than older methods. Here are various areas of focus and opportunities where water utilities can … Continued

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Revolutionizing Water Management with Propeller Meters

  As industry-leading distributors, we prioritize offering superior and steadfast water metering solutions to each of our customers. One such innovative solution you’ll find in our extensive range of products is the exceptionally reliable propeller meter.   Propeller meters are instrumental in various industrial and commercial activities, offering precise readings regarding water flow rates through … Continued