The NIVUS pipe sensor flow meter concept made it to the shortlist of Environment and Energy Awards. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in April 2015.
Flow meters are low CAPEX but can be high install cost because of valving and installation requirements. They also have high replacement cost due to shutdown needs and the over-pumping and ancillary equipment needed to allow the shutdown. There is also a high carbon demand for installation.
The MCERT-approved ultrasonic meter from NIVUS can be fitted while the process is still running, using a hot tap fitting, valve, and push through pipe probe. Core CAPEX cost for meter and probe looks higher than mag meter but the install and replace costs are very significantly lower as well as carbon demand. The ultrasonic Pipe Sensor solution from NIVUS provides substantial carbon reductions and faster installation. NIVUS Cross Correlation patented technology stands in the same range of accuracy compared to Mag Meters. The Pipe Sensor (insertion flow meter) is compact by design, one size sensor for all diameters, manufactured for a low carbon footprint, and suitable for partial or full pipes. Maintenance is easy for low pressure pipes and with a special insertion and removal tool designed it is also easy for pipes under pressure.
