Flow meter measurement is of the utmost importance when determining accuracy. Typically, accuracy is measured as a percentage of full scale or percentage of reading/percentage of rate. Understanding how these two methods operate will allow you insight into how water meters operate and will enable you to determine their accuracy.   The percentage of full-scale … Continued

Many hospitals are working below peak efficiency, including chiller and condenser systems. This is more often than not because of poorly designed and operated maintenance practices, resulting in high energy costs and unreliable equipment with a short life span. Metropolitan hospitals need efficient procedures with heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to make for an … Continued

Data gathered from flow meters is a valuable part of the precise process of control and improved quality in system maintenance. Ensuring the right measurements are made will help ensure a high level of quality and compliance with regulations. Smart Electronics with mechanical meters help achieve the highest level of production, dispensing the appropriate amount … Continued

American energy and water resource management technology company Itron, Inc. recently announced its launch of the eHZ-B residential smart meter in Germany. This meter will service utilities and cities and seeks to aid in Germany’s current energy transition to a more environmentally friendly and affordable energy supply. Their ultimate goal is to enable utilities and … Continued

Those who work within the oil and gas industry are likely familiar with the words ‘sour service’. This is hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-based flow media that is commonly used in natural gas, drilling, crude oil production, and even treating wastewater. New or current flow projects may also result in stress-induced cracking in certain metals, prompting pipeline … Continued

McCrometer’s full profile insertion (FPI) electromagnetic (mag) meter provides precise readings through the pipe’s full diameter, requiring a meter that is built especially for the pipe it will be mounted on. A convenient and reliable way to ensure the right pipe ID (inside diameter) is measured and registered is to have this job done by … Continued

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) is responsible for wastewater treatment for more than fifteen communities and a trio of large industrial facilities in a 500+ square mile region in the Duluth-Cloquet Minnesota area. Preventing the occurrence of leaks and sewer overflows is one of its key priorities, something which is controlled in part by … Continued

When is the last time you visited The Avanti Company website? We recently overhauled the Buy Products page, making it much easier for customers to purchase products from Liquid Controls. We’ve done away with the product configurator for Liquid Controls meters and simplified things for our customers by individually adding the most popular and frequently … Continued

Syrinix is a respected pioneer in delivering sophisticated pipeline management tools for deeper visibility into the network. The company allows utilities to make structural improvements to long-term stability, reducing costly network interruptions, and expanding the lifespan of aging facilities to preserve vital water supplies. Syrinix also happens to be one of the success stories of … Continued

Many utilities are aware that non-revenue water (NRW) can become a serious problem. The average systems deal with about 24 percent NRW each year yet few have the knowledge and resources to tackle it properly. While the idea of water loss in the distribution network is not recent, water scarcity and the challenge of raising … Continued

Utilities devote about 60 percent of their budgets to wastewater on average, versus 40 percent for drinking water. The EPA reports that the United States is experiencing 23,000 to more than 70,000 sewage overflow events a year across its 700,000+ miles of public sewer lines and 500,000 miles of private lateral lines, despite budgetary emphasis. … Continued