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Water Meters - Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance Subsequent Edition
- Publisher: American Water Works Association,US
- Publication Date: 1 Dec. 1986
- Edition: Subsequent
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0898673577
- ISBN-13: 9780898673579
Book Description
AWWA Manual M6. A complete, clearly written textbook for those not fully familiar with water meters A problem-solving bench manual for personnel who select, install, and service water meters A powerful tool for water utility managers to obtain the best revenue and lowest costs from their investment in water meters and meter maintenance facilities A practical guide for engineers and consultants in laying out new water meter installations or meter repair shops. Contents Include: History of Water Measurement and Development of Water Meters: Water Supply in Ancient Times Measuring Devices of More Recent Times Acceptance of Meters by Water Utilities Standardization Remote-Reading Devices Plastic Parts and Components Selecting Meter Types - Small Flows Medium Flows Large Flows. Effects of Water-Flow Friction, Increased Usage, and Pressure Losses on Service Adequacy - Factors to Consider in Sizing Mains Friction-Loss Data Sample Service Installation Calculation. Meter Installation - Indoor Versus Outdoor Settings Meter Installation. Testing of Meters-Test Procedures and Equipment - Accuracy Limits Testing New Meters Field Testing. Maintenance and Repair of Displacement Meters - Meter Replacement Meter Maintenance and Repair Disassembling Disc Meters with Three-Part Chambers. Maintenance Shop Layout and Equipment - Meter Shop Equipment Shop Layout Meter records - Elements of a Good Record System Paper Meter Records Summary. Remote Registration - Advantages of Remote Registration Factors Affecting Remote Registration Direct-Reading, Remote-Register System Encoder-Type, Remote Register System Future of Remote Registration.
