Water Treatment (1)--Treatment of Industrial Water and Wastewater Applications

Introduction

Modern industrial facilities have complex operational processes, which involve a wide range of flow measurement tasks. With growing awareness that water resources exist in limited quantities, there is an urgent need to save, reuse and recycle water, as well as develop methodologies to improve resource management. A key challenge for plant operators is meeting ever-increasing regulatory requirements while at the same time reducing operational costs.

Many industrial sites rely heavily on water for much of their operations. Used for everything from producing steam to cooling various systems to maintaining overall machinery, water serves as a precious commodity that manufacturing facilities can’t afford to be without.

Flow Measurement Challenges

Water and wastewater treatment systems require accurate measurement of flow to ensure reliable and cost-effective operation. Flow meters must be able to measure liquid across all phases, including large volumes of fluid carrying suspended solids, sludge by-products and other materials. Meters are also needed to measure the dosage of treatment chemicals.