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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction
The Intrinsically-Safe ADS
®
flow monitor measures
open channel flow in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, combined
sewers, and other environments to assist municipalities and other
industry in addressing the following issues:
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Planning sewer systems (sizing and rehabilitation)
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Reducing infiltration and inflow (I/I)
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Monitoring combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
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Detecting and monitoring surcharges
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Managing inter-agency billing
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Monitoring sewage handling facilities (wastewater treatment
plants and pump stations)
The battery- or externally-powered monitor provides
exceptional accuracy and reliability in measuring open-channel
flow depth and velocity to determine flow rate (quantity) in pipes.
This flow data is the essential element required to successfully
perform investigative, analytical, and reporting activities.
This manual offers detailed instructions on installing, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the
flow monitor,
sensors, and communication hardware.