Turbine flowmeters
The Hoffer HP series insertion turbine flowmeters are designed for measuring clean liquids in medium to large diameter pipes. Several versions are available including fixed, bi-directional, and adjustable for low and high pressures. This series is particularly suited for municipal pipeline monitoring and has a 10-1 flow turndown range. In addition, a number of process fittings may be supplied to meet various application demands.
Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc.
Elizabeth City, NC
Tel: 800-628-4584
Fax: 252-331-2886
Web: www.hofferflow.com
Fixed network AMR
Schlumberger Resource Management Services has acquired assets of CellNet Data Systems and now offers Fixed Network Technology for automatic meter reading. The system is a wireless fixed network for collecting, processing and delivering metering information. The system is designed with two-way communication capabilities. Schlumberger RMS provides professional business services for utilities, energy service providers and industry worldwide. Through consulting, meter deployment and management, data collection and processing, RMS helps clients achieve network optimization.
Schlumberger Resource Management Services
Norcross, GA
Tel: 770-446-1991
Fax: 770-263-8104
Web: www.slb.com
RF meter reading system
Metron Farnier, a producer of Single-Jet water meters, has introduced MFRF, a new radio frequency meter reading system. The system reads Ramar Technology radio transponders and allows the user to collect meter readings remotely from a passing vehicle. Two models of operation are available, one for sequential "read by read" operation and the other for rapid mass data reception. Ramar's digital FM transmission technique maximizes range and efficiency.
Metron Farnier
Boulder, CO
Tel: 800-763-8766
Fax: 303-449-1464
Web: www.metronfarnier.com
Pit module
The 402-1 ERT pit module is the latest addition to Itron's line of AMR modules for the water market. By supporting meter protocols for all major water meter manufactures, the ERT is an open-architecture solution that extends the operational benefits of AMR technology to pit-set meters. A radio device, the ERT is used with the company's Off-Site Meter Reading, Mobile AMR and Network AMR systems. When the unit receives a radio frequency wake-up call, it automatically transmits the data. The module features a diecast aluminum and nylon housing with specially coated electronics designed for the harsh pit environment.
Itron Inc.
Spokane, WA
Tel: 509-924-9900
Web: www.itron.com
Flowmeter
Controlotron Corporation has released its new high precision volumetric-mass flowmeter designed to provide an alternative to magnetic and coriolis meters without the necessary maintenance. Typical accuracy is +/-1.0% of actual flow with accuracies of up to +/-0.25% available. Spools are available in either carbon or stainless steel, in diameters from 2 to 24 in. Flow meters are available in NEMA 4X and NEMA 7X configurations. The flow transmitter is field programmable and includes digital displays with analog and digital outputs. Applications range from potable water to raw sewage to sludges.
Controlotron Sales Department
Hauppage, NY
Tel: 800-275-8479
Fax: 631-231-3334
Web: www.controlotron.com
Flow profiler
The ADFM Velocity Profilertrademark works in open channels or closed pipes and provides accurate flow measurements. It eliminates in-situ, manual calibrations. The unit measures velocity at many points throughout the depth-of-flow. The design allows simple installation that is virtually maintenance free. It can be installed in complex, non-uniform hydraulic conditions without compromising data quality.
MGD Technologies Inc.
San Diego, CA
Tel: 858-695-9225
Fax: 858-695-6890
Web: www.mgdinc.com
Metering systems
Invensys Metering Systems, formerly Sensus Technologies, offers a comprehensive line of AMR systems to meet a variety of utility budgets and objectives. The company's AMR systems are based on absolute encoder-register technology, which provides for mixing and matching within a utility's metering system, and easy upgrading from one AMR technology to another. The company's offerings include TouchReadRegistered, with which meters are read by merely touching a TouchGun reader/recorder to a data-transfer module mounted on an outside wall for inside-set meters, or to a TouchPad mounted in a meter box lid. With RadioReadRegistered, meter ID and reading data are radio-transmitted either to a hand-held, solid-state interrogator-recorder carried by a meter reader walking the route, or to a recorder that can be placed in a vehicle for driving the route.
Invensys
Uniontown, PA
Tel: 800-638-3748
E-mail: [email protected]
Propeller meter
The FM104/184 MainLinetrademark electronic propeller meter from Sparling Instruments features fewer moving parts and a rugged design. The battery powered electronic rate/totalizer senses the propeller rotation via a magnetic pickup sensor located in the gearbox and translates these pulses to rate and total flow. The electronics are isolated from the flow stream in a NEMA-4X enclosure. A photoelectric cell activates the display when the cover is opened. The display goes into "sleep mode" when the cover is closed. The non-volatile EEPROM memory holds all meter parameters. An optional programming unit can be used in the field to modify parameters including full scale, span, K, engineering units, and dampening to suit changing needs.
Sparling Instruments, Inc.
El Monte, CA
Tel: 626-444-0571
Fax: 626-452-0723
Web: www.sparlinginstruments.com
Corrosion protection lining
The MxUltraMagtrademark uses Ultraliner Technologytrademark, a fluidized bed application of 3Mtrademark fusion-bonded Scotchcoat epoxy coating to line the meter, creating a highly effective electric insulator. It protects valuable meters from corrosion and chemical attacks common in municipal water and wastewater systems. The meter offers non-intrusive flow measurement, high accuracy and durability. It is more resistant to abrasion and delamination failures. Other notable features of the meter include an accuracy rate of +/- 0.5 %, velocity range of 0.2 to 34 FPS and a pressure rating of 150 or 300 psi.
McCrometer
Hemet, CA
Tel: 909-652-6811
Fax: 909-652-3078
Web: www.mccrometer.com
Contract meter management
Volt VIEWtech offers contract services to manage every aspect of water, electric and gas meter operations. The company supplies personnel to supplement existing work force or provides a complete staff to conduct reads and meter installations. The company customizes support services using a flexible approach to satisfy unique meter servicing requirements. In addition, the company offers WaterVIEW and HomeVIEW (residential Internet water and energy analysis), water and energy rebates, and VIEWtech billing (outsourced billing services).
Volt VIEWtech, Inc.
North Little Rock, AR
Tel: 800-999-4900
Fax: 501-753-1954
Web: www.voltviewtech.com
Inline gas flowmeter
The new FlexMASSter ST98L Inline flowmeter combines a wide flow range with accuracy and a streamlined feature set into a high value, no-frills instrument suited for low-flow gas measurement. The thermal mass sensing element measures air flow from 0.0062 to 1850 SCFM to an accuracy of +/-1% of reading plus +/-0.5% of full scale. The unit is suitable for applications that include wastewater treatment and ozone flow for filtration processes, demonstrating sensitivity while operating over a 100 to 1 turndown. Smart electronics design includes nonvolatile memory that helps prevent loss of valuable applications and totalized flow data in spite of power outages or surrounding equipment failures.
Fluid Components Intl.
San Marcos, CA
Tel: 800-854-1993
Fax: 760-736-6350
Web: www.fluidcomponents.com
AMR association
AMRA was founded in 1986 to address standardization, justification and deployment practices in the application and advancement of enhanced customer-service and resource-management technologies. The nonprofit organization supports members through accurate and balanced educational forums, identification of new technologies, trends and applications that facilitate the link between members' business needs and the technology. Benefits of membership include the AMRA News publication and a reduced registration fee for the AMRA 2000 International Symposium held September 25-28 in Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fla.
AMRA
Northbrook, IL
Tel: 888-612-2672
Fax: 847-480-9282
Web: www.amra-intl.org
Meter security
McGard Special Products Division
Orchard Park, NY
Tel: 800-669-6887
Fax: 716-662-8985
Web: www.mcgard.com
Vortex flowmeters
J-TEC Associates has announced its new family of liquid vortex flowmeters. The new line includes the VL600 in-line version, a VL650 wafer-style version and the VL600 TRI liquid insertion version. Features include up to a 20 to 1 measurable turndown ratio, 0.8% accuracy, 0.5% repeatability and no moving parts.
J-TEC Associates, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Tel: 800-959-0872
Fax: 319-393-5211
Web: www.j-tecassociates.com
Flow meters
FloCat offers a range of flow-metering technologies including magnetic, thermal mass, ultrasonic, vortex shedding, in-line turbine, insertion turbine and paddle wheel, variable area, positive displacement and differential pressure flow. The numerous models in each technology are available in a wide range of flow rates and pipe sizes to fit almost any application. In addition, the company offers compatible flow switches and readout devices for electronic integration. The new catalog (available through the web site) explains technical features and specifications and provides application compatibility charts.
FloCat
Kenosha, WI
Tel: 262-653-0790
Fax: 262-653-0858
Web: www.flocat.com
Meter flanges, couplings
MARS offers flanges and meter couplings for easier installation and optimum performance. The meter coupling's swivel nuts have internal straight threads per AWWA C700. They are available in 5/8 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Also available are 5/8 in. and 3/4 in. changeover couplings. The flanges are made from close grained, high tensile iron and brass. The method of core manufacture produces a casting that's smooth and clean inside and out. The threads are precision tapped and each opening beveled for easier assembly. Flanges are sold in bulk or as complete kits.
MARS Company
Ocala, FL
Tel: 800-782-5268
Fax: 352-694-7397
Web: www.marswater.com
