Uniform Distribution in Headers and Distribution Systems
PART 2/2
In part one of this article, we examined two common systems, one using compressible gasses, and the other using non-compressible liquids, that provide...
Uniform Distribution in Headers and Distribution Systems
PART 1/2
Cooling applications and many spray applications require uniform distribution of the cooling fluid over the affected area. Examples include, spray lines, spray towers,...
When Do Most Water Main Breaks Occur?
On March 11, 2014, in the LinkedIn blog “American Water Works Association,” Riley Vittitoe, the general manager for the water utility of Topeka, Kansas,...
Bioaugmentation Saves Money and Time
Reducing FOG and odors in collection systems and lift stations
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate in collection systems and lift stations and cause...
A New Approach to Accurate Water Flow Measurement
Electromagnetic flow meters, or “mag meters,” are the most widely used meter technology to measure the flow of water in the world today. As...
Repair or Rethink . . .
Moundsville, West Virginia is a small city located along the Ohio River. It is home to sites like Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold and the...
Solutions for Big Water Challenges Come in Small Packages
One of the biggest clean water challenges faced by many communities is land – or rather, the lack of it. As urbanization increases and...
Tuning the Accuracy of Lift Station Flow Rates
In part one of this article, we explored pre-SCADA methods of measurement, past approaches and difficulties in measuring lift station flow rates, and the...
Tuning the Accuracy of Lift Station Flow Rates: Part 1
To tune means to adjust for optimal or improved performance. Musical tuning entails adjusting an instrument to achieve a perfect pitch. Depending on the...
More Power in Half the Size
Offering powerful, efficient pumping action in a compact and contemporary design, the recently modified Saniswift is small enough to fit easily inside a cabinet,...