Tuesday 3 September 2013

Smart Water Meters – An Eco Friendly Approach

Water flow meters are used to measure level, flow, speed and quantity of water. However, the application and functioning of water flow meters depend on the type of fluid used. You have water flow meter like magnetic, turbine, multi jet and ultrasonic categorized based on velocity, non-displacement, non-mechanical designs etc. Demo test is advisable before buying a water flow meter, to make sure that it is in line with the employed technology.

Smart Water Meters: As the name suggests, these are great survey tools used for measuring the flow and consumption of water and liquid. Smart water meters are commonly used by utility companies and individuals for tracking the daily consumption of water. They are also used in the water-billing department of government authorities to obtain the detailed information about the individual consumption and industrial consumption. You can also say, smart water meters are environment conservation tools.

Hydraulic flow meter is strong instruments (portable and fixed) used to detect leakages and obtain accurate results of liquid under various settings. They are prevalent in industries where different types of fluids are used in huge machineries. In order to prevent accidents and errors, it is essential that flow of mineral oil or water used in hydraulic machines is measured properly. That is why hydraulic flow meters are used in industries like food products and processing, gas and petroleum to name a few.

So, it is very essential to check viscosity of fluid, size of pipe and level of impurity before you select the right kind of meters.