Resolution of knowledge gaps for irrigation metering installation and verification requirements for Australian standards
Project details
| Objective: | To develop guidelines that specify minimum requirements for metering installation configurations to provide the required meter accuracy performance, and guidelines for minimum requirements for configuration of battery powered meters to allow for adequate scan and measurement periods. |
| Funding: | $75,000 plus applicable GST from the Australian Government towards cost associated with supporting the work program. Total value of the project is $135,000 with $60,000 being contributed by the University of South Australia. |
| Jurisdiction: | National |
| Commenced: | April 2008 |
| Completion: | Completed April 2009 |
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About the project
The project undertook assessments to address a number of knowledge gaps identified to date in the development of metering and installation standards for closed conduit water meters. The project produced guidelines that specified minimum requirements for metering installation configurations to provide the required meter accuracy performance, and guidelines for minimum requirements for configuration of battery powered meters to allow for adequate scan and measurement periods.
Project benefits
This project, one of several relating to water metering, assisted in the development and implementation of national water metering standards. Greater information on the dependency of metering accuracy performance on metering installation configuration will provide an important input into the current development of metering installation standards. An improved understanding of the flaws and benefits of existing types of installations will also be of benefit in considering priorities for metering replacement programs.