water utility metering Articles
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Where`s the fire? Industrial uses for fire hydrant meters
There are many options for ensuring accurate billing of water used at established industrial customer locations. But how do municipalities or businesses keep track of water availability and use for intermittent applications or movable access points? We spoke with McCrometer, Inc.’s Marc Bennett for insight into how water utilities and industries can efficiently track and allocate water use ...
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Monitoring Water Resources Beyond Irrigation
Over the past year, California’s governor has taken unprecedented action, requiring Californians to drastically cut potable urban water use. While the restrictions may seem harsh to some, it actually provides an opportunity for building managers and community association boards to implement an effective long-term water conservation program. And the result can be significant dollar savings. ...
By WaterSignal
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How to boost water system efficiency with smart output technology
Water utilities are installing automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems more frequently. These systems often help utilities improve customer relations and provide valuable real-time data to improve operations. The ability for various meters to communicate with AMR and AMI technology has become more important as these systems become commonplace. McCrometer ...
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Performance monitoring & troubleshooting with a new individual condenser tube circulating water flow and fouling (ClA/FF) meter - case study
Introduction Midwest Generation Joliet Station in Illinois has two coal-fired units, Unit 7 and Unit 8. Roth 550 MW units are located on the Des Plaines River and have been in operation since 1963-1964. The circulating water system is a once-through system comprised of a bar rack, traveling screens, circulating water pumps and reversible condensers. The original condenser tubes on Unit 8 were ...
By Intek, Inc.
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Improved flow measurement through multiple in-pipe readings
A combination of water scarcity and the desire to provide exceptional service has driven water utility managers to focus more than ever on acquiring accurate, real-time insight into their distribution systems. Flow measurement is at the heart of this exercise. Operators face a natural hurdle, however, when using traditional center-line electromagnetic flow meters, which don’t account for ...
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