Solid-State, Ultrasonic Technology in Gas Metering
Future-forward gas utilities that adopt this technology can leverage its advantages to increase process efficiencies and hone a competitive advantage in the smart gas landscape. Engineering 360 This quick refresher on ultrasonic metering includes: A brief history of ultrasonic metering The tenets of how ultrasonic metering applies to gas A comparison of the benefits of […]
Read MoreMitigating the Impact of Unintentional Islanding on Electric Utility Transmission Systems from Distributed Energy Resources
Distributed energy resources (DERs) introduce an element of variability and unpredictability that adds complexity to distribution planning efforts. Unintentional islanding of interconnected systems can lead to sustained overvoltage conditions and bidirectional power flow. This poses a serious threat to both employee safety and grid reliability. Traditional protection schemes such as Direct Transfer Trips (DTT) offer […]
Read MoreCreating the Digital Utility
The digital revolution is growing at an exponential rate. As the volume of data collection and exchange builds momentum, the time is ripe for utilities to reap the benefits that turning ’digital’ involves. In this white paper, we offer a practical guide to what strategic and measurable benefits data can bring to a water company […]
Read MoreThe Utility’s Guide to Evaluating Network as a Service (NaaS)
The AMI network is the backbone to your daily business operations. Utilities must carefully consider many factors when choosing a Network as a Service (NaaS) provider. This white paper serves as a tool to guide your decision making process. Understand what to look for, questions to ask, and options to consider as you research communication […]
Read MoreElectric AMI Request for Proposal Template
Are you considering purchasing an electric AMI solution? If so, then you’ve probably started the arduous process of developing the dreaded, but often necessary, Request for Proposal (RFP). We understand your pain. That’s why we’ve created a handy 17-page template, packed full of information to kickstart the process for you. After combing through hundreds of […]
Read MoreNext Generation Smart Water: Non-Revenue Water Reduction
Water utilities around the world face the challenge of finding the right balance between investing to develop natural water resources (e.g. new water reservoirs, dams and aquifer boreholes) or investing to ensure the most efficient use of labour, finance, equipment and technologies needed to manage the water network more effectively. Both excessive consumption and excessive […]
Read MoreLeakage and Pressure Management: Reducing Non-Revenue Water Loss
Water utilities around the globe face the challenge of not only measuring water consumption and billing their customers accurately, but to also saving water proactively. Leaks and burst pipes can be a major pain-point for utilities. Non-revenue water (NRW) can take various shapes, from a leak that is not detected by the utility over time, […]
Read MoreImproving Utility Performance Through Analytics: Market Research Report
Together with Utility Analytics Institute (UAI), Sensus surveyed utilities across the board and found some common ground around their biggest business and operating challenges today, and how data and analytics can help them counter these while increasing value across the enterprise. Utilities are an industry at odds. Behind in necessary investments to replace dated infrastructure […]
Read MoreIs AMI Overkill for Gas Utilities?
AMI data may be daunting to some, but for those with an effective plan of how to use the system data—the sky is the limit. Learn to build a business case for AMI within your organization based on five key value propositions: Improved data collection Enhanced safety Improved customer service Asset monitoring and protection Human […]
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