By Greentech Lead Australia: Elster, a provider of advanced
metering technology and Smart Grid solutions, announced that it will
deliver V100 volumetric water meters and Helix water meters to Sydney Water in
Australia over the next three years.
These meters will enable Sydney Water to manage
their water resources more efficiently, by providing accurate measurement
of water usage and control over water leakage and wastage.
The state-owned Sydney Water is Australia’s largest water utility with
an area of operations covering 12,700 square kilometers. Sydney Water provides
drinking water, recycled water, wastewater services and storm water services to
more than four million people in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains.
Elster’s V100 volumetric water meters meet
Australian standards AS 3565 and NMI R.49 and are available in sizes from 15mm
to 40mm. The V100 offers high accuracy, long-life, low maintenance and
tamper-proof operation. Equipped with wireless automated meter reading (AMR)
systems, ElsterV100 provides valuable data for management
information as part of an advanced water metering system.
Elster’s Helix water meters are available in sizes 40mm to 300mm and offer
reliable and economical performance to international ISO 4064 standards in a
variety of applications. Helix water meters will provide measurement of water
flow in commercial buildings where there are large flow variations. The product
is suitable for improved low flow detection, thus enhancing leakage
identification and distribution management.
“With the growing importance of water conservation in Australia, Elster’s
portfolio of products can support water utilities such as Sydney Water with
access to precise measurement data. This information allows them to accurately
bill customers for water usage, and to identify leaks within their distribution
system, improving efficiency and helping to reduce water losses,” said Rob
Campbell, managing director of Elster’s water metering business in
Australia.
EMASESA extends contract with Elster for electronic water
meters
Recently, Elster announced that Spanish utility company,
Empresa Metropolitana de Abastecimiento y Saneamiento de Aguas de Sevilla
(EMASESA) has selected Elster to supply Y290 electronic hybrid water meters
over the next 12 months.