Description
Flow level optimized estimation (FLOE) is a tool within the SmartCover solution suite, providing a low cost, low maintenance, highly reliable means for flow measurement and reporting.
Conventional flow measurement methods can be expensive and complex where reliability, ease of maintenance and data communications are often challenging.
With our no confined space entry installation and service as well as satellite communication, SmartFLOE is more flexible and reliable than AV meters with faster results, lowest cost of ownership and reduced risk.
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Monitoring flow measurement is highly valuable for any open channel water conveyance. By applying Manning’s equation to water level, SmartFLOE™ is a cost effective means to estimate flow rates in open channels. In addition to flow measurements, SmartFLOE enables receipt of vital data to detect surcharge conditions and prevent overflows.
Manning’s equation is used quite successfully for estimating flow when conditions are uniform and steady without significant change inside the pipe over time.
SmartFLOE is effectively used for:
- Tracking inflow and infiltration (I&I) when combined with rain data
- Capacity assessments
- Influent & effluent measurements
- Environmental and storm water flows
- General flow monitoring
- Bypass monitoring
- Determining wet vs. dry weather ratios
With satellite based data transmission, your sewer status connection is maintained even during cell outages and the most severe weather.
For best results, when selecting a site for SmartFLOE, follow these guidelines:
- FLOE is most accurate on larger lines; smaller lines with low flow can result in sub-optimum results.
- Position the sensor at the inflow side of the manhole.
- A location with one straight pipe, without slope or shape changes, upstream from where the sensor is measuring water level.
If a target manhole has less than optimum conditions, it’s possible to use SmartFLOE on one or two manholes upstream or downstream from your target location where conditions may yield better results.
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