Featured Articles

  1. Instrument Resiliency For Tough Times 7/17/2018

    Utilities have relied on numerous instruments for process control and monitoring for many years. But in today’s world, instrumentation is more crucial than ever. Most treatment facilities, pump stations, and other system components are automated to some extent. Instrument failure or inaccuracy may result in serious public health or environmental consequences. Resilient instruments can power through adversity and keep utilities running smoothly.

  2. Operational And Maintenance Benefits Of Portable Flow Instruments 7/16/2018

    Accurate flow measurement is critical for process control and regulatory compliance. Flow meters are essential instruments for water and wastewater facilities, installed at multiple locations throughout entire systems. For the most part, these are permanent installations. However, portable flow instruments prove beneficial in certain situations.

  3. Flow Data Red Flags: When To Act 12/20/2017

    Accurate flow measurement is critical to most water and wastewater processes. Red flags may pop up to indicate meter problems, but which ones should lead you to act — and when? The answer depends on the type of meter, what it is used for, and whether the readings are local or remote.

  4. Precision Agriculture Requires Precision Measurement 8/24/2017

    Devices ensure precision fertilizer application while reducing air and water quality issues.

  5. Virtual Reference Technology Saves Costs And Simplifies Flow Meter Installation At Desalination Plants 5/30/2017

    As fresh water supplies dwindle, whether due to drought, contamination, or overuse, desalination becomes more attractive. Desalination plants must ensure proper flow measurement to monitor the resource — so proper installation and operation of these meters is extremely important.

  6. Ultrasonic Flow Meters Improve Biogas Measurements 9/20/2016

    As interest in biogas grows, more attention is being paid to measuring biogas flow, which has long been a problem area in process measuring technology.

  7. A Smart Meter For An Industry In Flux 8/11/2016

    Like most digital technology, the move from traditional to smart water meters seems like an inevitable step in the march towards progress. However, due to cost and regulatory concerns, many utilities have yet to make the transition.