Wastewater Measurement Resources
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Next Generation FPI Mag Flow Meter Helps Provide Clean Water For Seattle
10/15/2014
The Cedar Water Treatment Facility (CWTF) serves the residents of the City of Seattle. This state-of-the-art plant was designed and built, and is now operated by CH2M Hill. Working together, CH2M Hill and McCrometer improved flow measurement at the facility with the FPI Mag® Flow Meter.
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COVID-19 And Wastewater Utilities
4/23/2020
Today, the world is facing unprecedented circumstances that are affecting every single sector and the water service is no exception. Although there is still more research to be done, this article has collected the currently available information to highlight how wastewater utilities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, this article will attempt to look at the outbreak’s impact on utilities, the potential hazards, and the predominant solution.
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Climate Change And Growth Require Innovative Response To Well Production Site Selection By The City Of Norman, OK
The City of Norman’s Utility Authority in Oklahoma (NUA) engaged Optimatics and Carollo Engineers, Inc. to identify the optimal locations for well water production to serve its growing population as well as address draught conditions brought on by climate change. The City places strong emphasis on providing innovative leadership and superior services for its citizens.
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3 Public Works Professionals Tap Technology To Address Infrastructure Challenges
3/13/2018
The digital revolution has reached our utilities, but not everyone is taking advantage of how it can, for example, make water and wastewater cleaner, healthier, and more efficient. National news media seemingly report daily on U.S. infrastructure, but they rarely get down in the trenches with the public works professionals who are accomplishing so much. Three of them, who are using the Internet of Things (IoT) to better manage critical assets, tell their stories here.
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Water And The Internet of Things: 2018
1/26/2018
I became interested in water and the Internet of Things (IoT) several years ago when I had a below groundwater leak at home that resulted in a large water bill. Since I live in the Silicon Valley, CA, the high tech capital of the world, I thought there should be a better way to track water usage so problems can be identified and solved sooner.
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Peer Perspectives: The Dilemma Of OEM Control Systems Cost Escalation
11/11/2014
An under-utilized strength exists for manufacturers of performance-based equipment. This strength is controlling cost through the warranty/guarantee you, as the manufacturer, provide.
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In-Situ Calibration: Methods And Pitfalls Of Thermal Mass Flow Meter Sensor Field Validation
5/1/2016
Mid-to-large size facilities and campuses inevitably have hundreds of flow instruments to monitor, maintain, and repair. For a reliability engineer, ensuring that all instrumentation meets ISO 9000 or similar standards is a time-consuming responsibility. By Matthew J. Olin, President & CEO, Sierra Instruments, Inc.
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10 LuminUltra Milestones Of 2020
12/21/2020
Like many companies, when we launched our 2020 strategic plan in January, we had no idea what the year would hold. We will remember 2020 not only as a year of unprecedented challenges, but of resilience and innovation.
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Two Phase Flow Considerations For Coriolis Meters
7/8/2014
Two phase flow is notoriously problematic for most flow technologies. Read how ABB is tackling the 2-phase flow problem through an entire meter-design approach, which entails a state of the art electronics platform and innovative sensor technology.
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The Full SCADA Deal: The Benefits Of Adopting A Complete SCADA System Over A Sophisticated RTU-Based Solution
5/14/2014
For over a decade, The Bahamas Water and Sewerage Company (BWSC) faced significant service challenges on the Island of New Providence. These included a lack of centralized monitoring and control for the island’s primary water treatment and distribution system, as well as limited reporting, alarming and remote access.