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ACLARA
The industry’s only fixed-network, remotely correlated, acoustic leak detection system cost effectively helps water utilities quickly identify leaks on water mains before they become major problems. Combining the Aclara STAR Network Advanced Metering Infrastructure system with leak detection technology from Gutermann International, the system automates the process of gathering the necessary data to identify leak locations and minimize water losses, enhancing conservation efforts. STAR ZoneScan’s environmentally sealed Meter Transmission Unit prevents damage caused by water or snow and works on pipes made of a range of materials, including metal, concrete, and non-metallic types.
www.aclara.com
A. Y. MCDONALD MFG CO.
The Unmeasured Flow Reducer (UFR) works with water meters to measure low-flow water caused by drips and leaks. Since low-flow water can account for up to 14% of household use and unmeasured water is non-billable, the customer can maximize revenue by installing the UFR. By capturing low-flow water and then batching it through the meter at a measurable volume, the UFR helps meters register nearly every drop. The UFR can also help homeowners identify and fix drips and leaks, for greater water conservation.
www.aymcdonald.com
CAPSTONE METERING LLC
Capstone Metering LLC brings to global water industries the first intelligent meter for residential use. The IntelliH2O meter, patent-pending, incorporates breakthrough technology and solid state electronics to manage, control, and conserve water. The IntelliH2O meter, completely engineered from the ground up, is housed in a single, self-contained unit. Frequent two-way wireless network communications, self-calibration, self-generating power, and remote turn on and shut off are capabilities built directly into the meter.
www.capstonemetering.com
CB&I
This 2-million-gallon Hydropillar elevated water storage tank, built by CB&I for the City of Dublin, OH, was a 2010 STI/SPFA Tank of the Year award winner. In addition to the unique artwork, the tank houses a first floor break room, restroom, and storage area. The first floor space is heated by a geothermal system that provides radiant floor heating through the use of an intricate piping arrangement embedded in the tank’s floor slab.
www.cbi.com
CLARUS ENVIRONMENTAL
Clarus Environmental’s Turbine STEP Systems are designed for simplex or duplex applications in a single polyethylene pump vault. With one of the industry’s largest selections of effluent turbine pumps and vaults available in a variety of custom heights, a Clarus Environmental STEP system will fit most specifications. STEP systems are designed for freestanding or suspended applications. Its deep-pleated filter design yields high surface area and is easy to remove and clean.
www.clarusenvironmental.com
CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS
Containment Solutions’ new aboveground residential line of rainwater harvesting tanks, Water Geek tanks, are made of non-corrosive, rustproof fiberglass, and standard capacities that range from 300 to 1,000 gallons. These durable cisterns are 6 feet tall to fit within fence height restrictions and can be painted to blend in with a home. The tanks are lightweight and easy to install.
www.containmentsolutions.com
ETWATER SYSTEMS
The HermitCrab plugs into the remote port on most conventional controllers, converting them to powerful ETwater Smart Irrigation. Via the HermitCrab’s wireless modem, the controller receives a weather-adjusted schedule to eliminate overwatering. Remote management with a computer or smartphone means savings in labor and better customer service. A typical HermitCrab retrofit has a payback of less than one year. And, due to compatibility with most controller brands, customers can efficiently manage various controller brands at multiple sites with the award-winning ETwater Manager system.
www.etwater.com
HOBAS PIPE USA
After exceeding 25 years of reliable service, US municipalities have used Hobas pipe in new construction and rehab in storm and sanitary sewers, potable water, and corrosive environments. It is ideal for a variety of installation methods including open cut, sliplining, jacking, microtunneling, two-pass tunnel, casing carrier, and aboveground. The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant with a life expectancy of 100 years or more for the lowest life cycle cost. Contractors prefer its leak-free, push-together joints that reduce installation time and costs. Pressure and gravity pipe diameters range from 18 to 110 inches.
www.hobaspipe.com
HUNTER INDUSTRIES
The Solar Sync ET sensor is an advanced weather sensor that calculates evapotranspiration (ET) and adjusts Hunter controllers daily based on local weather conditions. Solar Sync measures sunlight and temperature, and uses ET to determine the correct seasonal adjustment percentage value to send to the controller. The controller then uses its programmed run time and adjusts to Solar Sync’s seasonal adjustment value to modify the actual irrigation run time for that day. In addition, the Solar Sync ET sensor integrates Hunter’s popular Rain-Clik and Freeze-Clik sensors providing quick response in shutting down your irrigation system during rain and/or freezing conditions. The Solar Sync is compatible with most Hunter controllers and applicable to residences, businesses, and municipalities alike.
www.hunterindustries.com
ITRON
Itron’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions for water are proven and flexible. Key to the Itron Water AMI solution is the 100-W ERT communications module. With full two-way communication to the meter, they can be deployed side-by-side in AMI fixed network, mobile automatic meter reading, or hybrid configurations. Complimenting Itron’s AMI solutions are comprehensive leak detection products. They include DLD digital leak detector, DigiCorr, and ZCorr, pinpointing exact leak locations; and ChoiceConnect 100-W ERT communications module with an integrated acoustic Leak Sensor for systemwide monitoring of distribution systems. Itron helps utilities increase operational efficiencies, manage water resources, and enhance customer service.
www.itron.com
MARS CO.
Built for small or large requirements, the MARS MiniGate Fixed Network Gateway System allows the implementation of the MARS SmartTransmitters in the field and provides timely transmissions of the meter reading, alarm conditions date/time stamp, and more, via e-mail to the Network Administrator. Additionally, the base System includes two antennae, software, and network interface.
www.marswater.com
MASTER METER
The AWWA has selected Master Meter’s MMPD as the official water meter for this year’s Meter Madness Competition. The MMPD 3/4 designed with today’s most advanced computational fluid dynamic (CFD) design technology is an engineering trifecta that dramatically reduces head loss and provides Whisper Quiet performance with maximum revenue for more than 35 years typical use. With integral 3G AMR technology the MMPD delivers actionable intel such as leak, theft, and tamper alerts; citywide synchronized meter data; and meter right-sizing profile information.
www.mastermeter.com
NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
The MRX920 Mobile Data Collector, with its 72-channel receiver, can process more than 5,000 reads an hour and up to eight MIUs simultaneously—and it fits in one hand. Available as part of Neptune’s ARB Mobile System, the newly redesigned MRX920 is more portable than ever, weighing 5 pounds, which is 40 pounds less than the previous model. It increases total reads over greater distances, faster and more accurately. And it’s as affordable as a handheld data collector.
www.neptunetg.com
RUGID COMPUTER, INC.
WiSITM (Wireless Sensor Interface) from Rugid Computer provides a completely integrated and fully featured solution for wireless data acquisition. WiSI is designed for rapid deployment to monitor and control remote sensors. WiSI combines a license-free 2.4-GHz radio, integrated solar panel with a lead-free super capacitor for maintenance-free operation and multiple sensor interfaces in a waterproof IP-67 package. WiSI’s self-configure into a robust wireless network, adapts to changing environmental conditions and securely passes data up to two miles per hop with 128-bit AES encryption. WiSI provides flexible solutions for a wireless sensor network.
www.rugidcomputer.com
SJE-RHOMBUS CONTROLS
The VFDC-1300 control panel uses variable frequency drive technology for pressure control in irrigation applications. Built-in features such as PID control with sleep function, fill pipe function, dry run protection, and automatic restart make this control solution ideal for irrigation pumping systems. It can be configured for simplex, duplex, or triplex pump control. It is UL 508-listed and 100% factory-tested and pre-programmed.
www.sjerhombus.com
TORO CO.
The Toro PrecisionSense site assessment service, which utilizes innovative mobile soil sensing and data collection technology, won the 2011 “New Product Contest” in the golf category at the recent Irrigation Association Show. This solution provides golf course superintendents with GIS of the variability in soil moisture, salinity, compaction, and turf health to more efficiently manage water and other resources. The patented system collects data such as soil moisture volumetric water content, salinity, compaction, turf vigor Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, and topography. Data is stored in an onboard computer during the collection process and relayed to Toro for creation of GIS-referenced map images. Turf managers can then receive two types of reports: a Precision Irrigation Audit, and/or Precision Irrigation Management Zones.
www.toro.com
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