At a time when the management of water resources is becoming everyone's battle- government institutions, industry and private individuals alike - ultrasonic flowmeters can help preserve this resource.
The installation of ultrasonic flowmeters allows the detection of possible leaks and the optimisation water treatment processes and its distribution.
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Water is a precious resource, and droughts, falling water tables and changing rainfall patterns affect a wide range of sectors, from agriculture to industry.
To protect this resource, governments are introducing regulations to preserve it and control its use.
In France, for example, the Water Act no. 92-3 of January 3, 1992 defined water as the nation's common heritage, and declared its protection to be of general interest.
More recently, the French Head of State proposed a series of measures, entitled "the Water Plan", aimed at reworking national water management policy to meet the challenges of climate change. the aim of which is to rework national water management policy to meet the challenges of climate change. In particular, by adopting habits that enable water use to be sober over the long term, by modernizing distribution networks to combat leakage, and by supporting major water consumers in transforming their water uses.
Better water management starts with precise, reliable optimization and control of water and wastewater distribution and management facilities.
All the more so as these establishments play an important role in cities of all sizes, all over the world.
Fuji Electric is well aware of these concerns, and offers solutions to optimize the management of clean and waste water resources using ultrasonic flowmeters, not only for plants in charge of these operations, but also for municipalities and communities in charge of water distribution in towns and villages.
Operators working in clean water distribution or wastewater treatment plants need accurate, reliable information on flows, volumes and plant performance.
The use of an ultrasonic flowmeter in these installations can provide this data in a wide range of applications.
Firstly, the ultrasonic flowmeter can be used to extract and pump water from its source.
It can be used to measure water flow directly from the various extraction sources:
In addition, it is crucial to carry out regular checks on water extraction in order to better manage this resource. In particular, these checks ensure that the quantity of water extracted does not risk depleting the source or causing environmental damage.
It is therefore essential to measure the quantity of water withdrawn accurately, and to ensure that this remains within the limits prescribed by local institutions.
It is therefore necessary to choose a flowmeter capable of controlling water withdrawal accurately, reliably and with an exact repeatability function. It is also necessary to take into account the various peculiarities of the installation, such as the composition of the water.
The advantage of an ultrasonic flowmeter for these installations is that it is non-intrusive. Consequently, it cannot be damaged by sediments, pebbles, salinity or chemicals present in the water at the time of extraction.
The reliability and accuracy of this instrument make it a first choice solution for industrial and municipal customers involved in clean water or wastewater extraction applications.
Fitting an ultrasonic flowmeter can also be used to monitor plant efficiency and performance when treating clean or waste water.
In particular, it will :
What's more, the flowmeter's ultrasonic technology means that the instrument is not affected by the composition of the water prior to treatment, or by the chemicals used in the treatment of clean and waste water.
An ultrasonic flowmeter can also be used in various stages of the drinking water supply process to check that there is no loss of flow or volume during water transport, and to ensure optimum process performance. What's more, drinking water flow measurement is governed by various regulations. It is therefore essential to ensure accurate, reliable and high-performance measurements throughout the water transport process.
The use of an ultrasonic flowmeter on the water distribution circuit will enable operators to :
Water utilities can effectively increase their revenues byusing ultrasonic flowmeters for their high and low flow applications, such as during the night, for example.
What's more, these flowmeters maintain their accuracy over time and require no regular maintenance.
Ultrasonic flowmeters are also instruments to be considered in water source construction and maintenance activities.
Water maintenance companies are responsible for maintaining existing water wells and water treatment plants for water utilities. To carry out their maintenance activities or build new wells, they need accurate and reliable flow measurements.
When treating wells, it is necessary to measure the volume of water withdrawn to determine the water level and its evolution.Indeed, local institutions require these companies to accurately measure the volume of water pumped and discharged during well maintenance, high-pressure cleaning or chemical regeneration, for example.
What's more, where there's no access to power, such as in grassland and forest areas, or where the pipe network is convoluted, the Fuji Electric FSC portable ultrasonic flowmeter is an ideal solution. It is easy to install and operate, thanks to its two clamp-on transducers that can be attached anywhere, and its digital converter that can run on an internal battery.
The ultrasonic flowmeter, whether portable or fixed, is a measuring instrument whose simple, versatile use makes it highly effective at various stages of the clean or waste water management and distribution process. With this easy-to-use device, you can be sure of better overall plant performance and greater process efficiency.
Ultrasonic flowmeters are devices that measure fluid velocity using ultrasonic waves. This innovative technology is widely used in various industries to measure the flow velocity of liquids.
As clean water and wastewater facilities strive to improve efficiency and reduce costs, opting for ultrasonic flowmeters offers several advantages over electromagnetic flowmeters for flow measurement.
Unlike electromagnetic flowmeters, the installation of an ultrasonic flowmeter does not require production downtime, since ultrasonic technology allows the instrument to be installed without having to cut, drill or weld the pipe.
This efficient, cost-effective method of installation on existing plants ensures accurate, reliable flow measurement at every stage of the process.
In addition to meeting the challenges of the Water Plan, the ultrasonic flowmeter represents a long-term solution for clean and waste water management facilities.
The ultrasonic flowmeter enables us to meet one of the main objectives of the water plan, namely to combat leaks and modernize the water network.
Continuous flow measurement enables the flowmeter to identify deviations and detect any leaks in the pipe network.
Thanks to the advanced electronics developed for the flowmeter, flow accuracy reaches ±1%, with a maximum response time of 1 second, enabling network operators to solve the leakage problem quickly and efficiently.
The ultrasonic flowmeter is a reliable measuring instrument which, thanks to ultrasonic technology, is suitable for clean liquids, such as clear, consumable water, but is also suitable for liquids containing small amounts of suspended solids, such as surface water or raw sewage.
This makes the flowmeter ideal for water treatment plants, since it can accurately measure water flow at the various stages of the treatment process.
The portable ultrasonic flowmeter offers great flexibility when it comes to measuring flow at multiple locations.
Whether you're dealing with pipes, tanks or vats, this device can be used to make precise measurements of the flow of clean or waste water. It's a particularly valuable tool for installations with complicated piping systems. Thanks to its portability, measurements can be carried out quickly and easily.
In short, the portable ultrasonic flowmeter is the ideal ally for reliable, efficient water flow measurement.
Ultrasonic flowmeters are a non-intrusive solution for measuring water flow without having to come into contact with the liquid. External transducers mounted outside the pipe ensure accurate measurement while guaranteeing a hygienic environment for drinking water.
This technology is particularly useful in environments where sanitary requirements are essential for water treatment plants and drinking water distribution networks.
By choosing an ultrasonic flowmeter, municipalities and communities can be assured that the water treatment and supply is kept clean and healthy for their residents.
The ultrasonic flowmeter is a flow-measuring instrument with many advantages, including total absence of maintenance. In fact, this device requires no calibration or regular cleaning, making it an economical and reliable solution for companies specializing in the transport of clean and waste water, as well as for water treatment plants.
The ultrasonic flowmeter is an economical, easy-to-install and accurate alternative for measuring water flow in wastewater treatment plants, as well as in clean water tanks and reservoirs.
Water and wastewater management operations are complex and involve a wide range of flow measurement applications. They demand the highest accuracy and reliability from flowmeters, as well as long-term stability at optimum cost.
The political and environmental context is making concerns about the treatment of clean water and wastewater ever greater, and the need for precise, reliable measurements ever more important.
Fuji Electric's flow measurement solutions meet these requirements with ultrasonic flowmeters that are economical, easy to install and accurate.
What's more, the installation of these instruments offers a rapid and significant return on investment, as well as meeting the expectations of the Water Plan announced earlier this year by the French government.
Maintenance-free
Hygienic and non-intrusive
Versatility and mobility
Suitable for pure and impure water
Leak detection
