Sensus technology reduces water leakage in the USA

Flow Measurement & Control

October 2014 Flow Measurement & Control

Using the power of Sensus smart water networks, the Borough of Monaca in Pennsylvania has saved millions of litres of water thus reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Monaca has made key improvements to its water system by incorporating the FlexNet communications network, coupled with Permalog leak detection and expects to save more than $2,6 million by 2026 through leak detection and increased efficiency.

With a leak-prone, ageing water distribution system, Monaca sought an upgrade that would increase productivity, improve billing accuracy and save money. “Leaks eventually tell you where they are, but can you afford to wait?” asks borough manager Mario Leone Jr. “The Sensus smart water network allows us to detect water leaks before they become costly to our community and the environment.”

Days after deploying Sensus technologies, the borough discovered that the local water spring, a community landmark, was actually a long-standing rupture, spilling more than 880 000 litres of water per day. “This leak dated back more than 20 years,” said Leone. “Without Sensus technology, it would have remained undetected.”

Klaus Gruebl, managing director of Sensus SA commented that, as suggested, “The incident is typical of the savings that can be experienced by water utilities that have upgraded their reticulation networks through smart metering. Most water leaks will reveal themselves eventually, but not always, it does depend on where the leaks are in the system. Our FlexNet communication network substantially reduces the delay in water leak identification. This is crucial in South Africa where ageing infrastructure is badly corroded and therefore prone to leakage. The cost efficiencies that this system offers to local authorities, coupled with greater water availability, should seriously be considered as the way forward.”

For more information contact Klaus Gruebl, Sensus South Africa, +27 (0)11 466 1680, [email protected], www.sensus.com

Share this article:

Electromagnetic flow measurement
Siemens South Africa Flow Measurement & Control
The SITRANS FM electromagnetic flowmeters from Siemens deliver high-precision volume measurement of electrically conductive liquid applications – from water, wastewater and irrigation to hygienic processes and even mining slurries with magnetic particles.

Read more...

ABB unveils next generation of electromagnetic flowmeters
ABB South Africa Flow Measurement & Control
ABB has launched its latest generation of electromagnetic flowmeters, bringing unmatched accuracy, connectivity and flexibility to industrial and utility applications.

Read more...

Precision measurement for ultra-pure water systems
Flow Measurement & Control
[Sponsored] Ultra-pure water (UPW) is essential in industries where even minor contaminants can impact product quality and process integrity. Anton Paar’s L-Cor Coriolis mass flowmeters provide a highly accurate and hygienic solution by directly measuring the mass of the liquid using the Coriolis effect, ensuring a high level of cleanliness.

Read more...

Inline process solutions for gold mining
Anton Paar Flow Measurement & Control
[Sponsored]The extraction and processing of gold ore requires precision and efficiency to maximise yield and minimise losses. Automation and continuous monitoring of critical process steps are essential to ensure optimal production. Anton Paar offers advanced inline measurement solutions which enable full automation and real-time monitoring of key steps in gold extraction and processing.

Read more...

Magnetic-inductive flow sensor
ifm - South Africa Flow Measurement & Control
The SMF magnetic-inductive flow sensor revolutionises liquid and creamy flow measurement. With IO-Link, it enables digital data transmission, eliminating blind spots in production.

Read more...

Hygienic flow measurement for the food industry
ifm - South Africa Flow Measurement & Control
With the SMF magnetic-inductive flow meter, ifm offers a solution for the hygienic flow measurement of media with variable flow rates through a pipe, such as beer, milk or fruit juice.

Read more...

Case History 197: Bad reboiler temperature control.
Michael Brown Control Engineering Editor's Choice Flow Measurement & Control
It is very important that reboiler temperature controls operate well in petrochemical refineries, or the product quality can really suffer. I was asked to check such a control in a refinery where they were having problems with one of these controls.

Read more...

Precision measurement for ultra-pure water systems
Anton Paar Flow Measurement & Control
[Sponsored] Ultra-pure water (UPW) is essential in industries where even minor contaminants can impact product quality and process integrity. Anton Paar’s L-Cor Coriolis mass flowmeters provide a highly accurate and hygienic solution by directly measuring the mass of the liquid using the Coriolis effect, ensuring a high level of cleanliness.

Read more...

Eliminating splashbacks, spills and early shutoffs in ultra high-flow fuelling
Flow Measurement & Control
Husky Corporation has unveiled the latest innovation in fuelling technology with its newly designed StreamShaper for ultra high-flow applications, which minimises early shutoffs and splashback spills.

Read more...

Flow Measurement & Control

Sensus technology reduces water leakage in the USA

Further reading:

Published by Technews