Environment Agency Awards NIVUS GmbH

The flow measurement manufacturer has been awarded part of the Hydro Acoustic Framework.

The Environment Agency in partnership with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Wales have recently awarded NIVUS GmbH the Echo Correlation lots for ‘Bed Mounted’ and ‘Fully Integrated’ portable flow measurement instruments as part of their new Hydro Acoustic Framework.

The NivuFlow range of flow meters utilize cross correlation technology to detect real time velocity profiles and then combine these with water depth and cross sectional area measurements to compute accurate volumetric flow rates. The fully integrated PCM 4 flow meters are also ideal for temporary flow measurements when a mains power and communications infrastructure are not available on site.

The framework will operate for an initial 2 years from October 2015 to October 2017, with the option to extend by two further 12 month periods up to a maximum of 4 years.

The principle aims of the Environment Agency and associated partners are to protect and improve the environment and to promote sustainable development. The respective hydrometry teams who have awarded this framework are responsible for assessing the quantity of water in the environment. This includes rivers and streams, groundwater aquifers and lakes where Hydro-acoustic instrumentation is widely used to fulfil this requirement.

About NIVUS
The NIVUS group is a German-based leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of measurement instruments for water industry. Established in 1967, and with nearly 50 years of expertise in innovation and technology, NIVUS are an industry leader setting new standards for high quality products and measurement solutions.

The company head office is located in Eppingen/Germany. With 7 international subsidiaries and more than 40 distributing partners worldwide the company acts on a global base.