Water Efficiency July/August 2012 : Page 54
ShowCase ITRON Itron’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions for water are proven and fl exible. The 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 fi xed network, mobile automatic meter reading, or hybrid confi gurations. Complementing 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 effi ciencies, manage water resources, and enhance customer service. www.itron.com CLARUS ENVIRONMENTAL Based on Japanese technology, the Fusion Series Wastewater Treatment Systems from Clarus Environmental use anaerobic and aerobic zones to produce secondary quality effl uent. The “drop-in” system is easy to install and maintain. Polypropylene fi lter media are never removed or replaced and carry a lifetime guarantee. Key operating features include the constant recirculation of treated wastewater and a twice-daily automatic backwash cycle that returns residual sludge to the head of the system. A quiet, programmable compressor delivers oxygen to aerobic zones, while consuming as little energy as a 65-W light bulb. www.clarusenvironmental.com ACLARA The industry’s only fi xed-network, remotely correlated, acoustic leak detection system cost eff ectively 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 eff orts. 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 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 effi ciently manage water and other resources. The patented system collects data such as soil moisture volumetric water content, salinity, compaction, turf vigor Normalized Diff erence 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 Water Efficiency ’s ShowCase is based on information supplied by manufacturers. Some manufacturers did not respond to requests for information. Publication of materials received is subject to editing and space availability. 54 WATER EFFICIENCY WWW.WATEREFFICIENCY.NET
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