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A new level for radar?
One of the most significant recent developments in level measurement for containers and tanks is the emergence of a new class of seemingly affordable and high performance radar level sensors. VEGA Controls provides some background on this development and the firm's Matt Westgate answers questions on issues such as the signficance of MCERTS certification for this class of sensor.
Tackling leakage from all angles
Supply interruptions and water losses from leaks on transmission pipes and trunk mains can be some of the most challenging issues water utilities face given the large diameter of the pipes and the materials of which they are made
AI successfully detects blockage formations for Wessex Water
Machine-learning technology trialled on part of Wessex Water’s sewerage network has identified early forming sewer blockages in real-time with a 92% accuracy rate, whilst...
Report says smart lampposts can assist Covid response and recovery
A new generation of smart lampposts that can read body temperatures and detect overcrowding could stop the spread of Covid-19 and regenerate cities, according...
Satellite infrastructure intelligence product will identify pipe problems
A new project will draw upon satellite data to identify problems with underground water pipes, and improve operational efficiencies for water utilities.
Suez describes MasterPlan...
AI pinpoints local pollution hotspots using satellite images
Researchers at Duke University in North Carolina have developed a method that uses machine learning, satellite imagery and weather data to autonomously find hotspots...
Potting resin receives WRAS approval for contact with drinking water
A two-component potting compound from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH has now been granted drinking water approval by the internationally recognised Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and...
AI supports unique solution to optimize waste collection in France
Since July 2020, the 200 skips that collect Toulouse inhabitants’ waste from the 13 waste disposal centers managed by Suez have been equipped with...
Penstock flow control in world’s first ‘electric town’ uses variable speed actuation
The small Scottish town of Kinlochleven has an extraordinary claim to fame as the first place in the world in which every home was...
Roads and digital innovation: White paper presents highlights from local authority project leads
A seemingly ground-breaking government-funded initiative to accelerate innovation in the roads sector has published its latest white paper, looking at the role of digital...
New water toxicity-testing technology ready to scale down for field use
A new nanotechnology process developed by Oxford University research scientists has seemingly been proven to simplify and reduce the cost of testing water for...
Prevention: A profitable mindset when it comes to gas leaks
Gas leaks are a risk in many industries, and when they occur, they can be incredibly hazardous and costly. Preventing them and responding quickly...
Real-time collection of particle data
German instruments firm GRIMM has released the EDM265, which provides real-time monitoring of particle number and particle size in addition to information on particle surface distribution and dust mass distribution
Measuring multiple particle sizes
Instrumentation firm TSI recently introduced an air quality monitor equipped for simultaneous measurement of PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 particulate matter, in addition to temperature and relative humidity
Solar tech sniffs out chemical agents
In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins
How do you monitor a tidal river?
If water samples are taken from a river at 9am on consecutive days, it is reasonable to be able to directly compare analytical results,...
Scientists adapt solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents and pesticides
Researchers are harnessing next-generation photovoltaics materials to create a fast, accurate testing mechanism for harmful compounds
In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian...
Pollution sensing is prêt a porter
The notion of a sensitive, wearable gas sensor - equipped to perform environmental and human health monitoring - has been a technological grail for...
Perseverance touches down on the red planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover, launched in July 2020, landed on Mars on 18 February. The Perseverance's mission involves exploration of the red planet's Jezero crater....
Sponsored Content: Water managers demand better, faster data
2020 was an unusual year in many respects, but for OTT Hydromet, one of the more remarkable features of the year was an unprecedented level of orders for water level and flow monitoring equipment.
