RS Hydro Flow Measurement, Level & Water Quality News Feed

Solinst Distributor Announcement

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:20:27 +0000

RS Hydro have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Solinst for the UK & Ireland as of 1st March 2011. The addition of the Solinst product range bolsters our commitment to provide the UK’s best total solution for water monitoring projects.

Nationwide Quarry Monitoring Solution to Meet New EPR/MCERTS Regulations

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:20:44 +0100

Long-term investment in plant and equipment at quarry sites is often not appropriate due to their limited life-spans. This often means installations are selected locally on their own merits with cost being a primary factor.

Water Usage at an Oil Refinery

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:37:43 +0000

RS Hydro were employed by an oil refinery to try and establish water usage across the site and find out where 100m3 was being lost.

Flow Study Provides Evidence for Shipping Company

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:14:13 +0000

Hot sticky boiler rooms are not the sort of places that most people want to spend much time in. However, for one lucky engineer, this was to be his place of work for several days.

A Study of Potential Groundwater Contamination

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:12:08 +0000

RS Hydro were recently approached to provide a solution for proving the effectiveness of a costly remediation strategy.

Versatility of OCM III Provides Total Solution

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:36:07 +0000

The ability to adapt to changes in it’s function is often a key factor when choosing a flow metering system. So when a leading UK food manufacturer approached RS Hydro needing

Telemetry Breakthroughs Help Aberystwyth University Study

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:47:19 +0000

Latest GPRS telemetry units and RS Hydros Flowview online data portal provide a total solution for Aberystwyth Universities environmental study of Tregaron Peat Bog.

New Level Measurement and Water Quality Monitoring Instruments from INW

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:24:12 +0100

The last few months has seen a wide variety of exciting new products released by INW. The industry leading PT2X and CT2X family of level and conductivity sensors has been extended with the Temphion for nitrate, chloride and pH monitoring.

MCERTS Flowmeters

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:36:56 +0100

RS Hydro has recently won a number of contracts for the installation of electromagnetic flow meters for MCERTS applications. RS Hydro are responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of all the flow meters involved.

3,000 PT878 Hire

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:40:26 +0100

RS Hydro have recently celebrated the 3,000th PT878 rental. We now have the largest rental fleet in Europe.

Saltwater Intrusion Monitoring Project

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:42:49 +0100

RS Hydro was recently involved in a saltwater intrusion monitoring project throughout a major aquifer system in South England.

RS Hydro Launch Steam Flow Measurement Service

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:35:48 +0100

Due to increasing energy costs, many companies now have the need to check their energy usage. Optimising steam production/usage is a guaranteed way to reduce your energy consumption. This is why the need for steam monitoring is such an important one.

Clamp On Flare Gas Measurement

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:16:10 +0100

RS Hydro are now able to offer flare gas measurement surveys. This is a particularly useful service for companies who need to comply with international regulations, are trying to identifying leaks, and flare burner control.

Extended Hire Fleet

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:11:02 +0100

RS Hydro are now offering a selection of wastewater samplers for rental from the ISCO product range. We have added the GLS and 6712 sampler to our already extensive hire fleet.

Manta 2 Water Quality Monitoring for Remote Locations using GPRS Telemetry

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:16:48 +0000

RS Hydro have recently won two separate contracts to supply and install Manta 2 multiparameter water quality sondes in remote locations in the UK. Two further units are being supplied as stand-alone platforms.

New Water Level Meter

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:13:32 +0000

The INW PT2X is an absolute (non-vented) level logger for monitoring boreholes, tanks, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs for water level, pressure and temperature changes. The PT2X is the latest instrument from INW to provide a more cost-effective approach to standard monitoring applications.

RS Hydro attain ISO9000 and ISO14001

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 07:53:52 +0000

RS Hydro is always looking at ways of improving its standard of service. At the start of 2008 RS Hydro underwent its first official external audit of its quality system and was granted ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certification.

Update on Flowview Development

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:27:11 +0000

Flowview is our online data interface, enabling our clients to interact with the data transmitted from equipment supplied by RS Hydro. Significant updates have been made to the interface over recent months.

RS Hydro win meter calibration services contract

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:57:51 +0000

RS Hydro have recently been awarded a large contract to provide meter calibration services to RPS Water Services. The contract involves the testing and subsequent recalibration of over 400 electromagnetic flow meters ranging from 100mm to 1200mm in diameter.

Ultrasonic Flowmeters - where are we now - 2007

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:55:56 +0000

Engineers and flow metering specialists the world over utilize ultrasonic flow meters to measure process flowrates. The research and development and competition within the ultrasonic flow meter market over the last 20 years has served to clean up the industry’s reputation, principally damaged by the use of inaccurate instrumentation and the use of basic Doppler flow meters. This article gives an accurate representation of the current technology within the ultrasonic flow monitoring industry.

Panametrics GC868 Flow Meters to be installed in Spain for compressed air

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:54:27 +0100

RS Hydro have recently won a contract to install three twin-channel GC868 flow meters in Spain for the Med-Gas project measuring compressed air. To obtain maximum accuracy the flow meters will output the average of both channels to optimise accuracy on various 6" (150mm) pipe lines.

RS Hydro install clamp on heat metering network

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:26:27 +0100

RS Hydro has successfully installed a network of clamp on ultrasonic heat meters for a leading UK university. Like most large organisations, a central boiler room is used to heat or cool multiple buildings. In this case student accommodation, lecture theatres, laboratories, sports halls and high-rise departmental buildings were to be monitored...

Portable Flow Meter used in Hydro-Electric Schemes

mail@rshydro.co.uk — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:23:11 +0100

RS Hydro install ultrasonic flow meters in UK Hydro-Electric Power Schemes on pipes up to 2000mm

Multiparameter Water Quality Instrument added to hire fleet

mail@rshydro.co.uk — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:29:16 +0100

RS Hydro has recently added the Manta 2 to its hire and rental fleet: measuring turbidity, DO, pH, ORP, level, temperature and many other parameters.

Landfill Gas Flow Measurement

mail@rshydro.co.uk — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:00:12 +0100

RS Hydro install clamp on gas flow meters to measure landfill gas

ISX878 Intrinsically Safe Clamp on Flow Meters used to measure methanol

mail@rshydro.co.uk — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:05:42 +0100

RS Hydro supply 10 Panametrics ISX878 intrinsically safe clamp on flow meters to measure methanol in 2 inch pipes.

RS Hydro to launch new website on 1st June 2007

mail@rshydro.co.uk — Wed, 30 May 2007 07:59:27 +0100

As part of the company's continual development, RS Hydro are re-launching a new website on 1st June 2007 with a larger technical support section... which is more user-friendly and with greater technical support features including a technical help section, a forum and a livechat system.

RS Hydro install Nivus OCM Pro using renewable energy

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:54:54 +0100

Working in collaboration with BP and ERM, RS Hydro have recently installed 2 of the most technologically advanced open channel flow meters available. The NivusOCM Pro is regarded as the most accurate contact open channel flow meter in the world with its ability to measure velocities in a channel and create a 3D profile.
In addition both flow meters were installed with GSM dataloggers which enables the client and Environment Agency to see all flow data on a daily basis.
For a comprehensive overview of our open channel flow measurement capability, including installation, hire, sales and calibration, please contact RS Hydro through our website.

Latest Gas Clamp-On Tag Flow Meter

Thu, 8 Dec 2005 20:29:56 +0100

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply the Panametrics CTF878 Correlation
Tag flowmeter for clamp-on gas flow measurement in the Middle East used for a
natural gas production facility. The CTF is capable of mass flow measurement in
metal pipes at all pressures including ambient. Whereas other ultrasonic clamp-on
gas flow meters use transit-time technology, correlation tag technology is able
to measure flows at lower gas densities than the transit-time equivalent. Being
a clamp-on device, it is not restricted by pipe size or composition.
The CTF878 flowmeter uses four clamp on ultrasonic transducers arranged as two
pairs. Each pair acts as a transmitter and receiver. The transmitters send an
ultrasonic signal in a continuous wave mode through the fluid to the receivers,
forming an interrogation path. The continuous wave signal is modulated by turbulence
and local density variations characteristic of moving gas, producing a unique
turbulence signature. The flow velocity is then determined from time and distance
measurements.
The CTF878 measures gas flow non-invasively in pipes from six to 30 inches in
diameter, over the range of 3.5 to 150 feet per second (1.1 to 46 meters per second).
The flow meter is designed for applications such as natural gas transmission and
distribution, compressed air, fuel gases, corrosive or toxic gases, high-purity
gases, and air separation gases.
Correlation tag technology is effective in gas applications because of the compressibility
of gases, which helps create the distortion of the ultrasonic signal needed for
the flow measurement technique. The CTF878 gives customers the ability to handle
a significantly wider range of clamp-on gas flow applications than was possible
before. The main advantage of the CTF878 over transit time flow meters is its
ability to measure flows at ambient or low pressures.

IPPC & MCERTS Services...

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:34:35 +0100

IPPC and MCERTs to many companies instills a combination of intrepedation and extensive costs. However, if the process is conducted efficiently, costs and timescales can be reduced dramatically. RS Hydro provide a total measurement solution for IPPC and MCERTS.

RS Hydro's specialist flow measurement consultants have helped hundreds of clients to measure and conform to current legislation. As a multi disciplined consultancy our team consists of highly experienced consultants who have time spent knowledge within the utility industry. We are able to design and install bespoke flow measurement installations in open channels, sewers and pipeflow systems. In addition, we can provide the latest datalogging technology allowing clients to see their flow data live with integral instantaneous alarms to notify high or low flows.

If you are confused by IPPC or MCERTS, contact us now on +44 (0) 1905 774002 and ask for a consultation.

Meter Calibration Contract Extended

Tue, 31 May 2005 08:42:51 +0100

RS Hydro has been awarded the annual meter verification project for South West Water
For the fifth year in a row, RS Hydro has been awarded the annual meter calibration project for South West Water.
Indeed, RS Hydro have been awarded a three-year contract to test all supply and abstraction meters up until 2008.

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RS Hydro launches One-Stop Flow Measurement Shop

Tue, 31 May 2005 08:42:51 +0100

RS Hydro is now recognised as a leading provider of flow measurement solutions across all sectors of the UK's economy. The companies ability extends from onsite surveys, flowmeter installation, flowmeter calibration through to flowmeter hire and sales.

Building on this success, RS Hydro launched a web-based instrumentation store whereby prospective clients could request quotations for the hire, purchase or calibration of flow and level measurement equipment. Indeed, we are so confident of our quality service that we guarantee to provide a fully-specified quotation within 3 hours of submission. It is this approach to business that ensures that RS Hydro will stay at the forefront flow and level measurement.

Commenting on the website, RS Hydro's Managing Director Rob Stevens said " At RS Hydro, we recognize that client organizations operate in an increasingly global market where competition, technology, environmental issues and quality systems are the predominant determinants in successful business development. Our aim is to provide total and dynamic solutions.
Our aim from the start of the project has been to display RS Hydro's capability and to provide a clear insight into the way we do business, enhancing communication with our customers, potential recruits and industry links."

To try our quotation system, click on the following link. You will not be disappointed!

Click here to go to the Online Store

RS Hydro acquire the latest Portable Gas Flowmeters. Available for hire.

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:33:41 +0100

RS Hydro has recently acquired the latest portable flowmeter for gas flow measurement.
The Panametrics PT878GC has measure any gas in pipes between 20-600mm with optimum accuracy.

New Flowmeter Calibration & Meter Testing Flow-Rig in the UK

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:04:21 +0100

RS Hydro use a method known as wet calibration to test all flowmeters
under 'ideal' flow conditions. The digital output from the flowmeter is captured
and calibrated against RS Hydro's calibrated reference meter, which is traceable
to national and internal standards. Any deviation from the reference meter readings
are then used to correct the calibration factor of the 'meter under test.'

The company is able to calibrate all makes and model of flowmeter between 25-200mm
in diameter using flowrates of 0.1 to 80 litres/sec. We are also able to calibrate
insertion probes: quadrina and ABB AquaProbes in our 200mm line.

Beyond laboratory calibration, RS Hydro also offer in-situ verification / calibration
for all flowmeters that cannot be shipped to a calibration facility due to cost
or logistics. RS Hydro currently undertake several contracts for UK water companies
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