Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is made up of urea and deionized water and is one of the trickiest and most sensitive liquids to handle. Although it is non-toxic, it is capable of corroding common materials as well as metals like steel, aluminum, iron, and brass. What’s more, the fluid is susceptible to turning into crystallized … Continued
A major problem affecting the state of California is the ongoing drought, considered one of the most severe. Its effects can cause major problems for the many vineyards, which is why it’s so critical to focus on conserving resources and ensuring vineyard efficiency. Thanks to McCrometer’s CONNECT Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System, grape growers have … Continued
Florida Water Daily is one of the leading resources for professionals that follow or work in water-related industries, run by former consulting engineer and hydrogeologist Jim Tully. With Florida’s intricately interconnected system of potable, surface, ground, and wastewater, Florida Water Daily dedicates itself to highlighting the latest developments, solutions, and events related to water issues … Continued
Greenfield, Indiana has relied on Itron technology for years, relying on the company’s meter usage readers to efficiently gather information for its 15,000+ water and electricity customers. Just three people were in charge of obtaining monthly meter reads, a process that took about twenty days to complete. Seeking to improve efficiency and accuracy as well … Continued
The city of Petersburg, Virginia is currently home to more than 30,000 people across an urban territory spanning over 20 square miles. Last year, the city sought to automate its billing process and meter reading. Using increased revenue by focusing on billing customers for the actual amount of water they used versus an estimate as … Continued
An automated meter reading (AMR) system provides a tremendous amount of benefits when it comes to cost savings, revenue cycle enhancements, and flexible upgrade solutions. With brands like Itron’s ChoiceConnect, its scaleable meter data collection can address many business challenges. South Carolina-based electric utility service Blue Ridge Cooperative is always on the lookout for the … Continued
Longmont, Colorado has been considered one of the best places to live in the United States, and its increase in population has forced the city to keep pace. In the city’s most recent wastewater treatment master plan, the City’s Public Works & Natural Resources Department took the initiatives necessary to determine capacity requirements for its … Continued
A critical component in the efficient operation of plants working in electric power, industrial process and manufacturing is an evaporative cooling tower. These towers are also important for use in HVAC systems that control the climate in facility complexes like school campuses, medical buildings, hotels, and data centers. Economical operation efficiency is highly dependent on … Continued
The water meters of today require durability, real-time accuracy, and improved reliability to keep up with the ever-evolving flow technologies that capture revenue and bring down the costs of operation. The Elster evoQ4 is designed to be a robust, battery operated, revenue billing, no moving parts, electromagnetic flow commercial water utility water meter, delivering a … Continued
Field operator variability is an important factor capable of significantly affecting water data quality due to factors like limited visibility, causing potential headaches for collection system managers who need to be able to see as many details as possible to make accurate assessments. To address issues like this, there is the RedZone Robotics Solo Robots, … Continued
John Corey has been with the Avanti Company for over a decade and is currently its Sales Manager. John frequently travels to each of the company’s three-state territories assisting the sales organization, handling marketing responsibilities and working on business opportunities involving metering systems. He collaborates closely with Avanti’s many manufacturing partners, including McCrometer, Liquid Controls, … Continued
Last time we discussed the McCrometer McMag 3000, an award winning Flow Meter renowned for its improvements in flow measurement. Today we’ll be looking at the McCrometer CONNECT, a comprehensive system that works seamlessly with the McMag 3000 and provides a complete solution for irrigation management monitoring, available with wireless monitoring and designed to work … Continued
