Leak Testing with Helium for Blended Hydrogen Applications
In this Sensus whitepaper we will address the safety risks of a hydrogen blended natural gas, the necessary actions to reduce these safety risks and the process in which devices and equipment are considered acceptable for use in hydrogen environments. In this whitepaper we will explore: The engineering challenges associated with safely transporting a hydrogen […]
Read MoreSolid-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 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 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 […]
Read MoreFive Steps to Building the Next Generation Gas Utility
The days of the traditional gas utility are waning as companies streamline operations. Skilled personnel are retiring, in-house meter shops are closing, and the pioneers of the next generation are the tech-savvy social networking gurus that are harnessing the power of information. And as technology drives smaller, feature-rich metrology – just like the smart phone […]
Read MoreRemote Gas Shutoff – Smart Safety for Customer-Focused Utilities
Gas utilities in the United States have been tasked with safely providing for 25 percent of the country’s energy needs for residential, industrial and commercial customers. The nation’s abundance of natural gas presents a growth opportunity for the industry. The Department of Energy predicts that a staggering 900 of the next 1,000 power plants built […]
Read MoreComparing Dual-Rotor Turbine and Multi-Path Ultrasonic Gas Meters
The boom in shale gas exploration and the resulting natural gas supply is driving a need for meters that can maintain accuracy in an aging and under-maintained pipeline system. Rotary, diaphragm and orifice meters are still widely used in the field, even though contaminants common in well head production can damage the meter or cause […]
Read MoreSecurity and Resilience for Utility Network Communications
Utilities are rapidly implementing advanced communication networks, a component of the smart grid. The openness and ubiquity of these networks enable many of the benefits of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, but this same openness can create a vulnerability to the same risks faced by enterprise networks and the internet. This paper reviews the range […]
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