Featured Articles
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District Heating In France: A V-Cone Customer Success Story
7/13/2021
The V-Cone® is widely known for its success as a metering solution in the oil and gas industry, but it’s also a burgeoning solution for many industrial applications, including district steam. The V-Cone’s tolerance for a range of flow conditions and media, as well as available customization, make it a viable, lasting solution for many unique new and retrofit steam applications.
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McCrometer, Inc. Announces NSF-61 And NSF-372 Certification For Electromagnetic Meters
6/30/2021
McCrometer, Inc., a globally recognized flow meter manufacturer, recently announced NSF-61 and NSF-372 certification of the Ultra Mag® and Dura Mag® electromagnetic (mag) flow meters. NSF-61 is an international standard for drinking water and certifies that the Ultra Mag and Dura Mag, as well as all components and materials, meet health and safety requirements for the municipal water industry.
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Pinpointing Accurate Steam Use In Dynamic Industrial Processes
6/1/2021
In commercial brewing — as with other food, chemical, or industrial processes — control over steam heating can have significant influence on process costs and consistent quality in the final product. But its measurement and control can also be impacted by unique circumstances of those applications. Here is how changing just one aspect of steam measurement brought economy and consistency to multiple aspects of a brewer’s overall process.
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A Better Option For Water Transfer In Oil And Gas Applications
3/24/2021
Until recently, it was difficult to find an optimal meter for the harsh conditions that can occur during water transfer in oil and gas applications. The good news is that an effective, accurate, and rugged meter is emerging as an alternative.
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Municipal Customer Feedback Spurs A More Economical Approach To Buried Meters
3/24/2021
McCrometer’s Dura Mag flow meter has gained a reputation as a robust tool for flow measurement within irrigation and other markets because of its accuracy and ruggedness while being an economical solution. Several technology limitations prevented the Dura Mag from widespread adoption in municipal water applications, but those issues are about to be addressed as McCrometer is preparing to launch the Dura Mag with expanded capabilities this year, enabling water utilities to take advantage of its benefits.
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McCrometer, Inc. Announces Telemetry Capability For Electromagnetic Meters
8/27/2020
McCrometer, Inc., a globally recognized flow meter manufacturer, recently announced the launch of their redesigned telemetry offering for their electromagnetic (mag) product line of flow meters.
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Wafer-Style Mag Meters Now Feature Durable Liners In Smaller Sizes
7/22/2020
Electromagnetic meters have increasingly become the instrument of choice for municipal utility and industrial water measurement applications where highly accurate flow measurement is critical. Also known as mag meters, these devices contain no moving parts, so they are both reliable and virtually maintenance-free. However, if a mag meter’s liner is torn or delaminates, it can lead to serious problems and major expenses.
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Converters: The Real Heroes Of Flow Measurement
7/17/2020
Durable and reliable flow meters play a vital role in municipal water operations, but having the right converter to capture and transmit the resulting information is critical to maximize their value. Converters are expected to be robust and too often are taken for granted. Selecting the right converter to pair with your flow meters can make the difference in whether your data provides an average return on investment or the maximum benefit.
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Cost-Effective Telemetry For Agricultural Applications
7/8/2020
Implementing telemetry — the ability to transmit flow meter readings — allows water managers in irrigation districts and small rural systems to work smarter, not harder, by aggregating critical, real-time flow information. Until recently, telemetry was expensive and plagued with problems. However, advanced technology offers an ideal solution.
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How Small Utilities Can Afford To Reap The Benefits Of Large District Metering Solutions
7/1/2020
Water scarcity issues and increased production costs are putting more pressure than ever on small water utilities, which tend to rely on relatively few personnel to deliver a quality, affordable product to consumers. The good news is that proper flow metering technology and resulting data can help ensure that water quality and service in smaller communities remain on par with larger systems.