Last month, Rehoboth Beach in Delaware recently began conducting field inspections of its sewer manholes. These inspections are being performed with closed-circuit television and make use of acoustic technology. The tool being used for the inspection is a sewer line rapid assessment tool which, if you’ve read previous blogs, may sound familiar. Indeed, Rehoboth Beach … Continued
Food processing facilities have rigorous cleaning requirements to ensure proper sanitation and odor control. Modern facilities make use of high-pressure cleaning systems capable of getting the job done while using fewer chemicals and reducing water usage, thereby saving money. Using the high-pressure pumps properly is key in boosting performance and extending the life cycle to … Continued
Have you tried the improved McCrometer FS200 flow straightener? Announced during the fall of last year, the FS200 reduces pipeline turbulence induced by obstructions such as elbows and Ts, which is a recurring problem among tools used for measuring flow. Pipeline turbulence can cause highly inaccurate readings to be provided by flow meters, a problem … Continued
Humans tend to use exorbitant amounts of water, which results in higher levels of wastewater. Water and wastewater treatment facilities have the vital task of generating and providing safe, high-quality drinking water via the environmentally friendly treatment of wastewater and resource reclaiming wherever possible. Although these operational processes require several tasks and intricate processes, there … Continued
Badger Meter’s next-generation U500w Ultrasonic water meters are designed for the utmost measurement precision and exceptional reliability over the long term. These meters are designed for industrial applications for measuring potable cold water that experiences large and quick fluctuations in water demand. Meter data allows early detection of flow, temperature, and pressure changes to assist … Continued
Digital society is undoubtedly advancing as quarantining and social distancing become the norm. With these changes, there is a greater demand for energy, a vital resource. Energy producers and utilities face a variety of challenges including changing economic, regulatory and supply and demand policies. In addition, the demand to expand into renewable energy is increasing. … Continued
Over the past few decades, the smart electric meter market share has seen astounding growth due to the ongoing digitalization of grid networks coupled with the growing deployment of distributed generation systems. Smart meter technology has surfaced as a workable choice for traditional meters, equipped with improved communication and modern features. The smart electric meter … Continued
Last year, McCrometer launched one of its latest innovations in electromagnetic flow meters. The ProComm is a mag meter converter designed using extensive customer feedback and information gathered from real-world applications. It features a dramatically overhauled interface aimed at improving the user experience. ProComm is the latest converter for the McCrometer software series, joining its … Continued
McCrometer’s McPropeller is one of its most popular products and it continues to provide an affordable and reliable approach for calculating water flows. It is especially helpful in scenarios involving applications of industrial or high volume water as well as flows of dirty water. It uses a flexible, completely sealed drive-train and ball bearings. The … Continued
If you operate a rural water supply or a large municipal water plant, your decisions are impacted by costs and water usage levels. You also need to take into account factors like energy usage, the amount of water being allocated, and how to detect and repair leaks. With the arrival of a new year, it’s … Continued
Kentucky’s Louisville Water Company is the latest utility setting its sights on the future by improving its extensive fleet of water meters using Itron’s OpenWay Riva IoT solution. More than 250,000 smart water meters equipped with cutting-edge communication technology will dramatically improve and modernize Louisville’s management and water distribution processes. Itron’s OpenWay Riva is an … Continued
Each flow meter approach has its design limitations due to the complexities of liquids and gases flowing through elbows, pipes, pumps and other pipeline structures. Unlike orifice plates and other instruments, V-Cone meters provide extremely accurate and reliable measurements in pipe sizes up to 120 “with limited straight pipe length constraints and virtually no maintenance. … Continued
