AWWA JAW48192 Journal AWWA - Implementing a Large-Meter Replacement Program

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 08/01/1998

van der Linden, Matthew J.

Full Description

This article discusses how a comprehensive large-meter replacement program can help utilities avoid revenue losses caused by malfunctioning meters and increase reliability of service to customers. The following five phase program is outlined and discussed: phase 1 - create a large-meter database; phase 2 - perform field inspection of meter, and conduct customer site survey; phase 3 - prepare hydraulic calculations, and design meter setting; phase 4 - perform cost-benefit analysis and construction; and, phase 5 - update meter database and track meter performance. Includes 2 references, tables.

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Edition: Vol. 90 - No. 8 Published: 08/01/1998 Number of Pages: 7 File Size: 1 file , 760 KB