Premier Control Technologies Fluid Solutions
Water utilities in the UK and Ireland face strict compliance requirements under WRAS, DWI, and Uisce Éireann standards. Operators must maintain water quality, optimise chemical dosing, and monitor flow and pressure without disrupting supply.
This page explores 12 key applications and the technologies that support them, helping utilities achieve efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Chemical dosing is essential for disinfection, coagulation, and corrosion control in water treatment. Accurate dosing prevents under-treatment, which risks contamination, and over-treatment, which wastes chemicals and breaches discharge limits. UK and Irish utilities rely on precision dosing to meet environmental and drinking water standards. Automated systems reduce manual intervention, improve repeatability, and integrate with plant SCADA for real-time control.
Maintaining pH within safe limits is vital for water quality and corrosion prevention. Automated dosing systems ensure consistent pH correction, reducing operational risk and meeting compliance targets. pH control is critical in both potable water treatment and wastewater discharge processes.
Clamp-on ultrasonic meters allow utilities to monitor flow without cutting pipes or interrupting supply. These meters support leak detection, DMA balancing, and NRW reduction, improving network efficiency and reducing water loss.
Commissioning checks ensure systems meet design specifications before handover. Portable test kits allow quick verification of pressure and flow, reducing downtime and ensuring compliance with service standards.
Dry running can cause severe pump damage and costly downtime. Flow monitoring devices detect low or zero flow conditions, triggering alarms or shutdowns to protect equipment.
Clean-in-place and sterilise-in-place processes require accurate flow and pressure control to maintain hygiene standards. Monitoring ensures cleaning cycles are effective and compliant with industry regulations.
Preventing backflow is critical to avoid contamination of potable water lines. Back pressure regulators maintain directional flow integrity, protecting water quality and system safety.
Sampling valves allow operators to collect representative water samples for laboratory analysis. Hygienic design ensures compliance with QA protocols and prevents contamination during sampling.
Pressure control devices stabilise network pressure, preventing surges and maintaining consistent supply. This improves customer service levels and protects infrastructure from stress.
Portable ultrasonic meters and test kits provide rapid diagnostics for network issues. These tools support leak detection, performance audits, and commissioning checks without major disruption.
Low-flow indicators confirm chemical feed rates in dosing systems. Accurate monitoring prevents under- or over-dosing, ensuring compliance and process efficiency.
Temperature sensors monitor critical points in treatment processes, ensuring chemical reactions and filtration systems operate within optimal ranges.
| Application | Recommended Technologies | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical dosing and metering | Longer Pumps, Fluid Metering Pumps | Precise dosing ensures compliance and efficiency |
| pH adjustment and neutralisation | Longer Pumps | Maintains water chemistry within safe limits |
| Non-intrusive flow monitoring (DMA/NRW) | Dynasonics TFX-5000, DXN | Leak detection without supply interruption |
| Commissioning & pressure/flow testing | HydraPro Test Kit | Quick verification of service conditions |
| Pump run-dry protection | LX Flow Turbine | Prevents pump damage and downtime |
| CIP/SIP process monitoring | LX Flow Turbine | Ensures cleaning cycles meet hygiene standards |
| Backflow prevention in clean utilities | Equilibar | Protects against contamination |
| Hygienic grab sampling | Steriflow Sample Valve | Supports QA and compliance checks |
| Booster set & network pressure control | Dynasonics TFX-5000 | Maintains stable supply pressure |
| Temperature monitoring | PCT Thermocouples | Safeguards process integrity |
| Temporary flow surveys | Dynasonics DXN Portable | Rapid troubleshooting and network analysis |
| Low-flow indication on dosing skids | LX Flow Turbine | Confirms chemical feed rates |
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