As a utility provider, one knows that accurate flow meter readings are crucial to deliver precision in billing and efficiency in water management. In this progressively technical world, manual meter reading techniques have dramatically minimized, replaced by smart water solutions rendering more reliable and streamlined services. Leveraging Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering … Continued
Flow meters are an essential component of any AMR or Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. The flow meter is the device used to measure and monitor the volume and rate of water, gas, or electricity that is flowing through a pipe or other structure. By accurately measuring the rate of flow, utilities can better manage … Continued
The DXN Portable Ultrasonic Flow and Energy Meter is truly a versatile, hybrid tool able to measure liquid flow with a multitude of technologies, including Doppler, liquid thermal (heat energy) flow, and transit time. With its simple installation, the DXN measures flow using non-invasive ultrasonic sensors practically effortlessly. Transit time flow meters … Continued
Resuming our focus on showcasing Badger meter products, today we’re taking a closer look at the Badger Recordall (RCDL) positive displacement meter. When you need a cost-effective industrial fluid metering solution, the RCDL is a highly effective tool. Despite its simple yet rugged design, it is able to deliver the utmost accuracy and repeatability … Continued
Toledo, Ohio’s Public Utilities department recently made the news after announcing its intentions to potentially switch over to automatic meters capable of collecting data on an hourly basis. Currently, the city is relying on increasingly antiquated methods to collect meter data, namely by using workers that must visit each house and read the outside meter. … Continued
The FC500 FlowConnect system is a battery operated wireless telemetry solution for flow and sensor data. The system can be used with mechanical or digital registers and can be mounted either remotely or on the meter. The system makes use of cellular or satellite radio communication and it also features standard or solar panel powered … Continued
Itron recently published a new case study involving the City of Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department (MWSD) in Tennessee. The department was seeking a way to modernize its meter reading process to improve its water use and delivery. MWSD … Continued
For applications such as pressurized pipe or closed conduit, the Single Profile Insertion (SPI) Flow Mag Meter by McCrometer is a cost-effective solution for accurate liquid and/or water flow measurement, regardless of whether the water is clean or dirty. The meter is limited to forward flow and it can measure line sizes as small as … Continued
The water quality of the Caloosahatchee River in the Gulf Coast of Florida near Fort Myers may soon see a considerable improvement thanks to the efforts of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). According to news story on Florida Water Daily, the multimillion dollar Lake Hicpochee Storage and Hydrologic Enhancement Project was recently announced … Continued
During long periods of operation, it’s imperative that your liquid measuring instruments maintain consistently precise metering accuracy. Liquid Controls Positive Displacement (PD) Flowmeters are solidly constructed for ease of use while maintaining sustained accuracy. Today, they are utilized throughout the world in a multitude of important custody transfer applications. When accurate fluid flow is of … Continued
Turf irrigators often find themselves dealing with extreme climates where flow measurements are of the essence. Determining the right irrigation flow meter doesn’t have to be tricky. McCrometer has over six decades in agricultural irrigation, providing flow meters that deliver reliability, accuracy, and ease of use. McCrometer boasts several distinct irrigation flow meters based on … Continued
McCrometer will be showcasing the Ultra Mag meter at this year’s WEFTEC, an annual event aimed at water quality education and training for water quality professionals. With that in mind, it’s worth discussing what this innovative mag meter can do. The Ultra Mag is an advanced solution requiring just 1diameter of pipe upstream and 0 … Continued
