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Table of Contents
I. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................. 1
II. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 1
III. RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES ................................................................................................. 1
IV. ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITION OF TERMS & KEY REFERENCES ................................................. 2
IV.1 Abbreviations & Definition of Terms .................................................................................... 2
IV.2 Key References......................................................................................................................... 2
V. TYPES OF FLOW METERS................................................................................................................. 2
V.1 KAHRAMAA Approved Meter List ........................................................................................ 3
V.2 Magnetic Flow Meters............................................................................................................. 3
V.3 Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters ..................................................................................... 4
V.4 Fluidic Oscillator Flow Meters................................................................................................ 5
V.4.1 Domestic Meter Model SM700 Failures .................................................................. 6
VI. KAHRAMAA SELECTION OF STANDARD FLOW METERS .......................................................... 7
VI.1 Life cycle costs .......................................................................................................................... 7
VII. METER CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................10
VII.1 Domestic Meters .....................................................................................................................10
VII.1.1 Small Meters ...............................................................................................................10
VII.1.2 Large Meters ..............................................................................................................10
VII.2 Bulk Customer Meters ............................................................................................................10
VII.3 District Meters .........................................................................................................................11
VII.4 Facility Meters ........................................................................................................................11
VII.5 Monitoring Stations ................................................................................................................11
VII.6 Special Considerations..........................................................................................................12
VII.6.1 Meter Data Collection ...............................................................................................12
VIII. METER SIZING CRITERIA .................................................................................................................12
IX. METER INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................14
IX.1 Installation Conditions ...........................................................................................................14
IX.2 Chambers and Meter Box Sizing ........................................................................................14
IX.2.1 Chambers ....................................................................................................................14
IX.2.2 Meter Boxes ................................................................................................................14
IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings ...........................................................................................14
X. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS................................................................................................15
XI. RECORDS ...........................................................................................................................................16
XII. LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................................16
XIII. LIST OF FIGURES ..............................................................................................................................16

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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss and provide meter design standards for the
KAHRAMAA (KM) water distribution system.

II. SCOPE
This chapter includes meter design standards that cover all types and sizes of:
■ Customer Metering
o small and large meter customers
o bulk customers
■ District Metering
■ Facilities Metering
o Independent Water and Power Producers (IWPP) delivery point,
o inlet and outlet of Reservoir Pumping Station (RPS)
■ Meter Selection
■ Other monitoring requirements in the system for the purpose of measuring periodic and
real time data for the following parameters (including Quadrina Insertion Points):
o pressure
o pH
o residual chlorine
o conductivity
o temperature
All of the above mentioned metering standards should also include the design of
corresponding meter assemblies and chambers of various applicable diameter sizes according
to the various customer demands.

Reasoning behind each design standard recommendation is also covered.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

The standards provided in this chapter are established and applied by KM. All KM staff, as
well as consultants providing design services to KM, are responsible for designing meters in
accordance with the standards contained herein and any other official KM published and/or
approved design standards. Standard meters are selected by KM based on the guidance
contained in this document. When meter selections change, KM staff will update Table V-1 of
this chapter accordingly.

Any deviation from the standards/guidelines outlined in this document must be reviewed and
approved by KM.

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IV. ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITION OF TERMS & KEY REFERENCES
IV.1 Abbreviations & Definition of Terms
Abbreviations and definition of terms used in this chapter are consistent with the Standard
Terminologies, Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions provided in the Glossary of
Documents. The Glossary of Documents is located at the beginning of this Manual.

IV.2 Key References

■ General Specifications of Main Laying Materials for Waterworks, Latest Edition.
■ General Specifications for Mainlaying Contracts.
■ Water Network Standard Drawings.
■ Qatar Construction Standards, Plumbing Work Section, Latest Edition.
■ Regulations of Internal Water Installations and Connection Works.
■ Water Grid Code.
■ Related Standards from the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
■ American Water Works Association (2001). Manual of Practice M6 – Water Meters
Selection, Installation, Testing and Maintenance.

V. TYPES OF FLOW METERS

Water flow meters can be categorized as either displacement or non-displacement type
meters. Non-displacement types can further be divided into various types as depicted in
Table V-1. For additional understanding of each type of meter, the American Water Works
Association (AWWA) Manual of Practice M6 provides in-depth descriptions of various types
of meters.

Table V-1 Meter Types from AWWA Manual of Practice M6

Type Usual Range of Sizes
I. Displacement mm
A. Rotating disc 13-50
B. Oscillating piston 13-50
II. Non-displacement
A. Velocity
Multi-jet 15-50
Magnetic-pickup turbine 6-300
Turbine 20-500
Propeller 50-1800
Proportional 80-300
B. Differential Pressure
Fixed opening, variable differential
Orifice 50-600
Venturi, flow nozzle, flow tube 50-2100
Pitot tube Unlimited
Variable opening, fixed differential rotameter 6-100

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Table V-1 Meter Types from AWWA Manual of Practice M6
Type Usual Range of Sizes
C. Electronic velocity
Electromagnetic 2-1800
Ultrasonic 13-1800
D. Level measurement
Weir, Parshall flume, etc. Unlimited
III. Compound
A. Standard compound 50-200
B. Fire service 80-300

V.1 KAHRAMAA Approved Meter List

KAHRAMAA Material Specifications require electronic flow meters with no moving parts and
emphasize the use of magnetic (magmeter), ultrasonic, or fluidic oscillator flow meter types.
The advantages and disadvantages of these three meter types are discussed later in this
chapter.

Table V-2 KM List of Suppliers provides a current list of approved suppliers documented by
the Materials Standards & Specifications (Water) Section (MSSWS). One company is
approved for meters 15mm – 40mm and three companies for 50mm and larger meters. This
data is continuously updated and is only for reference. For any official waterworks matter,
please refer to the MSSWS Section for further inquiries and verification.

Table V-2 KM List of Suppliers

Electronic Meters
A) Domestic Meters (15mm- 40mm)
17.01 Severn Trent (Smart Meter), UK
M/s. Pegos
(Model SM700)
B) Bulk Meters (50mm and above)
17.01 M/s. ABB Instrumentation Ltd
M/s. ABB Instrumentation Ltd
(Model AquaMaster S)
17.02 M/s. Siemens
M/s. Al Gaith Oilfield Supplies
(Model MAG 8000)
17.03 M/s. Endress Hauser, France;
Switzerland M/s. Darwish Petroleum and Industrial Services W.L.L.
(Model Promag 53W)

V.2 Magnetic Flow Meters

A magnetic flow meter generates a magnetic field around a section of pipe. As water passes
through the magnetic field it induces a small electric current. The current is proportional to the
velocity of the water flow which allows the meter to convert the electric current value to a flow
value.

Advantages of magnetic flow meters include:

■ No obstruction to flow.

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■ Minimum effective head loss, essentially that of the straight pipe equivalent of the
meter (unless meter spool size is reduced from pipe size, causing head loss);
■ Magnetic flow meters are highly suitable for applications where low head loss is
essential.
■ Available over a wide range of sizes from 2.5 mm to 1.5 m in diameter.
■ Bidirectional, therefore, suitable for measuring reverse or net flows.
■ Variations in fluid density, viscosity, pressure, and temperature have little effect on
performance.
Disadvantages of magnetic flow meters include:
■ Metered liquid must have an electrical conductivity of 5 µS/cm or greater (this is not a
problem with finished drinking water).
■ For smaller pipe sizes, the meters become relatively bulky and expensive.
■ High accuracy is expensive, and each meter must be individually calibrated in a water
test circuit.
■ The meter is sensitive to the geometry and electric properties of the flow tube and
magnetic core, and is sensitive to variations in the coil supply current.

V.3 Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters

In a transit-time sonic (or ultrasonic) flow meter, a pair of transceivers (transmitter/receiver) is
positioned diagonally across the meter body. The transceivers transmit and receive an
ultrasonic pulse in the direction of flow, followed by a return pulse against the direction of
flow. The time difference between the two pulse transmissions through the stream is a function
of fluid velocity and, by computation, the rate of flow.

Advantages of transit-time ultrasonic flow meters include:

■ No obstruction to flow, thus no head loss.
■ Not restricted to use with conductive liquids (as are magnetic flow meters).
■ Clamp-mounted meters do not jeopardize or penetrate pipe wall structure.
■ Clamp-mounted meters do not interrupt process flow during maintenance or
replacement.
■ No mechanical moving parts.
■ Adaptable to a wide range of pipe diameters and materials.
■ Accurate readings of flows down to 0.03 m/sec.
■ Low installation and operating costs.
■ Bidirectional flow is allowable.
Disadvantages of transit-time ultrasonic flow meters include:
■ Sensitive to change in fluid composition.
■ High solids content or entrained bubbles distort and block propagation of sound
waves.
■ Sensitive to flow-velocity profile; accuracy can be impaired by changes in pipe wall
roughness and by changes from laminar to turbulent flow.
■ Accuracy impaired by upstream and downstream flow disturbances, such as elbows
and valves, which affect the velocity profile.
■ Positioning of the opposing transceivers is critical to ensure signal interception.

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■ In clamp-mounted use, the presence of sound absorptive or scattering scale or coating
on the inner walls of the pipe may prevent the meter from working (this is not true
when transceivers are mounted through the wall on a spool piece).
■ Sensitive to noise and vibration.

V.4 Fluidic Oscillator Flow Meters

In a fluidic oscillator flow meter, water enters the fluidic oscillator through a nozzle that forms
an accelerated jet. The jet will initially be drawn to one of two diffuser walls once it enters
the flow chamber and travel along that wall and exit the flow chamber. A small portion of
this flow will not exit the flow chamber, but instead get caught in the feedback channel, which
returns the water to the base of the incoming jet. Subsequently, this causes the jet to flip to the
opposite side of the chamber where it will travel along the other diffuser wall to then exit the
flow chamber. Once again, a small portion of this will be returned via the other feedback
channel and the whole process is repeated. The frequency of this oscillation between the
diffuser walls is measured by electrodes placed next to each diffuser wall and relates to the
rate of flow through the chamber. A pair of powerful magnets held within the flow chamber
induces an electrical charge in the jet of water. The electrodes then sense the induced current
and the rate of oscillation is calculated, allowing a measure of total flow to be found. 1 A
visual of this process is shown in Figure V-1 Fluidic Oscillator Flow Meter.

Figure V-1 Fluidic Oscillator Flow Meter

Advantages of fluidic oscillator flow meters include:

■No moving parts to wear out or jam.
■ Unaffected by particulates.
■ Does not measure air.
■ Can be read visually or electronically, avoiding manual input errors.
■ Accurate at low flow velocities.
Disadvantages of fluidic oscillator flow meters inlcude:

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■ Flow pattern through meter results in significant head loss (See Table V-3).
Metallic electrodes can corrode due to contact with the measured substance, which can
cause leak paths to the electronic components. This can lead to failure. 2

Table V-3 Domestic Meter Model SM700 Data

Performance Data - SM700 110 m3/day 110 m3/day 165 m3/day
(All Models) 16 mm 16 mm x 20 mm 20 mm
Pressure Rating (bar) 10 10 10
Pressure Loss at 55 m3/day (bar) 0.3 0.2 0.1
Pressure Loss at 110 m3/day (bar) 1.0 0.6 0.45
Pressure Loss at 165 m3/day (bar) N/A N/A 1.0
Normal Flow Limits (m3/day) 5.5-110 5.5-110 11-165
Low Flow Accuracy > 95% (m3/day) 0.7 0.7 1.4
Starting Flow (m3/day) 0.5 0.5 0.8

V.4.1 Domestic Meter Model SM700 Failures

Meter problems may still arise even if proper selection protocol and good judgment are
followed when selecting a meter. This is the case with the current domestic meter model
SM700. The readout goes blank and the meters are failing in unacceptable numbers.
The failures are attributed to high temperatures due to the harsh Qatar environment. To
resolve issues when they occur requires experienced personnel to provide insight to develop a
plan. First, the problem must be positively identified. Usually this will require an investigation
to document observed conditions that coincide with the failures. For this specific issue with the
S700 model meter, a recommendation was developed to resolve this problem by
implementing the following actions:
■Verify the meter is failing and not the battery power source.
■ Install a recording temperature sensor at selected locations representing each type of
installation configuration to determine the peak temperature in various cabinet or open
arrangements.
■ Install a shade over several of the cabinets such that the sun’s rays do not reach any
part of the cabinet between approximately 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Record the
temperature with shades on the cabinets to determine the impact of the shades. Note if
cabinets are vented or not.
■ Contact the manufacturer with a request to verify that the temperatures encountered
are within the operational parameters of the selected meter.
■ If temperatures are within acceptable limits for the meter, the manufacturer should
replace the faulty meters with fully functioning units.
■ If the temperatures are greater than the acceptable range for the meter, have the
manufacturer propose a solution that may include replacing the meter readout with a
high temperature readout that will work within the required temperature range.
The above actions should resolve the meter failures. If, however, a satisfactory resolution is not
produced, alternative actions must be taken. Two possible solutions include:

2 Universal Metering Ltd., United Kingdom

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■ Reject continued use of the current meter model and select a different meter suitable
for the conditions.
■ Modify installation conditions to reduce the ambient temperature if it is above the
meter’s stated specifications. This could possibly require shading all installations or
even adding mechanical fans to cabinets to reduce the temperature.

VI. KAHRAMAA SELECTION OF STANDARD FLOW METERS

Measuring the quantity of water produced by IWPPs and customer usage for billing purposes
is a primary function for meters. Accurate and convenient methods of measuring flow, volume,
pressure, and other parameters throughout the distribution network provide data necessary to
evaluate system performance for planning effective improvements and to efficiently manage
the day-to-day operation of the water system.

Proper selection of both the size and type of meter for each installation is critical to insure
accurate flow measuring. The service connecting pipe is often oversized to allow for future
increase in flows, to reduce pressure for long pipe runs, or for emergency flow requirements
during a fire event. In such instances, simply matching the pipe size will often result in too
large a meter for the current flows and the meter accuracy suffers. The type of meter to use is
determined by the anticipated range of flow rates, plus allowable pressure loss. Low flow
values can impact meter accuracy and significant flow volume below the low flow value will
result in unaccounted water. KM selects meter manufacturers and only allows installation of the
currently approved meter models. Figure VI-1, Meter Selection Flow Chart, provides meter
selection criteria to consider when evaluating different meters from prospective suppliers.

VI.1 Life cycle costs

Life cycle costs for meters, other instruments, and appurtenances are very important to
consider when selecting the right flow meter. Life cycle costs that should be evaluated include:
■ Initial cost
■ Installation cost
■ Replacement cost
■ Maintenance cost
■ Availability of parts and technical support (present and future)
■ Longevity
■ Energy cost to operate
■ Risks of trying new, unproven types.

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Figure VI-1 Meter Selection Flow Chart

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Several references are available for meter selection guidelines. One source is AWWA
Manual of Practice M6, Water Meters- Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance.

Recommended factors and features to be considered when selecting meters include:

1. Accuracy limits

Meters should meet International Organization of Legal Metrology – OIML R49

standards.

2. Flow display unit for customer meters

The meter must include an integrated flow display unit for the display of flow data.
The flow display unit must be resistant to corrosion. The flow display unit must be of a
size and type that is easy to read with clearly specified units and must indicate and/or
enable a determination of the following parameters to be made:

Cumulative flow totalizer able to be expressed in megalitres (ML) with a minimum of a

six digit display, and instantaneous flow rate able to be expressed in litres/second
(L/s).

3. Output requirements

The meter must have the capability to provide an electronic output suitable for its
application.

4. Electrical power source

Where an installed meter relies in any way on an electrical power source, it should
have a non-volatile memory to ensure that recorded data is not lost in the event of a
power or battery failure. The meter must be designed such that in the event of an
external power supply failure (AC or DC), the meter indication of volume just before
failure is not lost, and remains accessible for a minimum of one year. Any other
properties or parameters of the meter should not be affected by an interruption of the
electrical supply. The power supply should be secured from tampering or any such
tampering will be evident.

5. Water quality

The meter must be able to operate accurately where water contains suspended solids
and/or entrained air.

6. Flow direction for District Meters

The meter must be labeled so as to show the direction of flow, orientation and any
other necessary installation information to achieve the required accuracy. The flow
volume totalized must measure and subtract backflow from forward flow to give an
actual total volume in the labeled flow direction.

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7. Security

The meter must be tamper proof and include protection devices that prevent and/or
indicate tampering of the meter.

8. Materials

The meter must be manufactured from sound, durable, and corrosion resistant
materials. Plastic should not be allowed for the body or threaded connections.

All parts of the meter in contact with water must be manufactured from materials that
are non-toxic, non-reactive and biologically inert.

9. Maintenance

The meter must be designed for easy and quick maintenance and cleaning. It should
be of a type that incorporates a self-cleaning mechanism.

VII. METER CONFIGURATIONS

Installation requirements vary based upon the meter configuration category. All meter
installations should be provided with isolation valves. KM Standard Drawings show typical
configurations that should be followed. Table IX-1 listing the standard drawings applicable to
meter installations is found in Section IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings. Deviations from the
standards must be approved by Head, Materials Specifications and Standards (Water)
Section.

VII.1 Domestic Meters

Domestic meters can be broken down into small and large configurations. Installation of both
small and large configurations should comply with the standard drawings listed in Table IX-1
of Section IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings .

VII.1.1 Small Meters

Flows less than 165 m3/day (6.9 m3/hr) are considered small meters. See General
Specifications of Main Laying Materials for Waterworks, Section - 14 Electronic Flow meter-
Domestic Type 1/2"(15mm) – 1 1/2"(40mm) and other references for material and installation
specifications and details.

VII.1.2 Large Meters

Flows greater than 165 m3/day (6.9 m3/hr) but less than 600 m3/day (25 m3/hr) are
considered large meter customers. See General Specifications of Main Laying Materials for
Waterworks, Section – 15 Electronic Flow meters [Bulk & District] and other references for
material and installation specifications and details.

VII.2 Bulk Customer Meters

Flows equal to or in excess of 600 m3/day (25 m3/hr) are considered bulk customers. A bulk
customer meter will be required to measure flow into the development. Depending upon the
nature of the development, such as a housing complex, additional meters inside the customer’s
property may be required.

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In addition to measuring flow, other parameters to be monitored include pressure and water
quality. Locations of monitoring facilities will be as directed by KM during project
development.

See General Specifications of Main Laying Materials for Waterworks (Latest Edition), Section –
15 Electronic Flow meters [Bulk & District] and other references for material and installation
specifications and details.

Installation of bulk customer meters should comply with standard details adopted by KM.
Appropriate details can be found in Table IX-1 in Section IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings.

VII.3 District Meters

Flow meters should be installed at the points where major supplies enter the network,
downstream of main divergence points on the transmission or distribution system main, and at
entry points to water zones/districts, and other distribution blocks. A monitoring insertion
point should be provided at each meter location as described in the following Section VIII.5
Monitoring Stations.

Additional monitoring requirements for district metering locations are to be determined by KM

during the project development phase which may include the following parameters:
■ Pressure
■ Water Quality Stations
o pH
o residual chlorine
o conductivity
o temperature
o Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)
Installation of district meters, Quadrina Insertion Points, and miscellaneous monitoring
instruments should comply with the standard drawings identified and listed in Table IX-2 in
Section IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings.

VII.4 Facility Meters

IWPP connection points and inlet and outlet piping to RPS facilities require metering and
pressure sensing instruments with SCADA for continuous real-time monitoring.

Additional requirements for Facility Meters are found in the Water Grid Code.

Installation of Facility Meters should comply with standard drawings identified and listed in
Table IX-1 in Section IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings.

VII.5 Monitoring Stations

Monitoring stations to allow insertion of instruments to monitor various functions are required
for special purposes as identified in the meter classification descriptions above. Quadrina
Insertion points at each district and bulk metering point are required to allow installation of
temporary flow meters to verify proper function and calibration of the meter. Insertion
stations are required in DMAs at high and low points for monitoring system pressures. Insertion
points are also required at select locations as determined by KM throughout the distribution

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network where water quality or system parameters must be determined for reliable
operation.

Monitoring stations consist of a ferrule with an isolation valve that provides a minimum of 50
mm clear opening. The station should be located in a straight section of pipe at a minimum of
10 pipe diameters downstream and 5 pipe diameters upstream of any fittings or connections
that may influence the water flow pattern. At locations where flow may reverse, the minimum
downstream straight pipe length should be increased to 10 pipe diameters.

VII.6 Special Considerations

VII.6.1 Meter Data Collection
Remote reading meters are considered most economical and in some cases essential. For
example, if a meter is located in a traffic lane or in a large chamber that qualifies as a
confined space, a remote reading meter allows access to data without putting the meter
reader in danger.

Units that allow encoding devices to collect data remove a level of error from the data
collection process.

KM’s current specifications and standards regarding remote reading meters promote the best
technology and procedures available today. This is in line with the industry standards and
should be continued.

VIII. METER SIZING CRITERIA

The flow demand against the development has to be determined when sizing a meter. After
determining the range of flows required, select the smallest meter that will measure the
required flow at an acceptable level of accuracy.

Meter sizing is based on manufacturer’s recommendations for minimum and maximum velocities
through their specific meter. Table VIII-1 presents the manufacturers’ data for currently
approved meters. Meter manufacturers may change and this data may not always be current.
It is to be used only as reference information. For any official waterworks matter, please
refer to the Materials Specifications and Standards (Water) Section for further inquiries and
verification of manufacturers and the current meter model accepted by KM.

The pressure loss through the meter should be considered when designing the pipeline or
service connection. For residential meter installations, Table V-3 previously presented in
Section V.4 of this chapter for the S700 model meter should be reviewed. The designer should
verify if this model is still the one currently used by KM.

The larger meters currently used by KM are of the magmeter type described in Section V.2 of
this chapter. Headloss through the meter is negligible and does not need to be considered as
significant. Again, the designer should verify the model currently used by KM.

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Table VIII-1, Meter Sizing Chart
Minimum to Manufacturer & Model
Maximum Flow Severn Trent ABB Siemens Endress Hauser
(m3/hr) (SM 700) (AquaMaster S) (MAG 8000) (Promag 53W)
0.1 to 4.5 16 x 20 - - -
0.15 to 6.9 20 - - -
0.45 to 25 - 50 50 -
0.45 to 63 - 65 50 -
2.1 to 66 - 80 65 50
0.64 to 100 - 80 65 -
3.6 to 120 - 100 80 65
1.0 to 160 - 100 80 -
5.4 to 180 - 150 100 80
1.6 to 250 - 150 100 -
8.7 to 282 - 150 125 100
2.5 to 400 - 150 125 -
13.2 to 450 - 200 150 125
20 to 600 - 200 150 150
4.0 to 630 - 200 150 -
6.4 to 1000 - 250 200 -
35 to 1100 - 300 250 200
10.0 to 1600 - - 250 -
16.0 to 1600 - 300 300 -
25 to 1600 - 350 - -
55 to 1700 - 400 - 250
80 to 2400 - 400 - 375
31 to 2500 - 400 - -
44 to 3500 - 450 - -
63 to 4000 - 500 - -
140 to 4200 - 600 - 375, 400
180 to 5400 - 600 - 450
79 to 6300 - 600 - -
220 to 6600 - - - 500
310 to 9600 - - - 600
420 to 13500 - - - 700
550 to 18000 - - - 800
690 to 22500 - - - 900
850 to 28000 - - - 1000
1250 to 40000 - - - 1200
1700 to 55000 - - - 1400
2200 to 70000 - - - 1600
2800 to 90000 - - - 1800
3400 to 110000 - - - 2000

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IX. METER INSTALLATION
IX.1 Installation Conditions
Plastic and electronic parts and other equipment should be protected from UV radiation and
sheltered from direct sunlight by enclosures or shelters.

Manufacturers’ data should be reviewed to determine limitations of specific meters to verify

installation specifications are acceptable. Examples would be the minimum length of straight
pipe required upstream and downstream of the meter to ensure accurate measurement or the
maximum temperature the meter must not exceed for reliable operation.

Provisions should be made for continued operation of the water system should a large meter
be removed for maintenance. District and IWPP meters should be provided with by-pass
piping and valves.

All meter installations shall be made under the direct supervision of KM and shall conform to
the references and specifications mentioned in the Key References provided in Section IV.2 of
this chapter.

IX.2 Chambers and Meter Box Sizing

IX.2.1 Chambers
For developments that are proposed to be phased, the meter chamber and piping must be
sized for the meter required for the ultimate build out of the development. However, the initial
meter installed must be sized to accurately capture the range of flows for the first phase. It is
expected that in most cases the water meter size will be at least 1-2 sizes smaller than the
water service connection pipeline.

IX.2.2 Meter Boxes

Consideration should be given for future conditions when sizing the box for meters and
instruments. Provide adequate space for future modifications if anticipated. Provide precast
structures unless sizes or special conditions require in-situ placed concrete.

IX.3 Installation Standard Drawings

Table IX-1 is provided for convenience and is a summary lists drawings applicable for Meter
Design Standards. Refer to the Standard Drawings for a complete list of available standards.

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Table IX-1, Standard Drawing List
Subject
Domestic Customer Metering
Details
Bulk Customer Metering
Details
Details of various sizes and
types of Meterings and
assemblies covering IPWP
boundary metering,
Reservoir Inlet/Outlet
metering, District Metering
Details of various sizes and
types of Meterings (flow,
pressure, QIP, & disinfection
monitoring) and its
assemblies
X. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
■ Meter accessibility and ability to be read by meter readers
■ Meter reliability and rate of failure
■ Reduction in water unaccounted for
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Description Drawing Number
Domestic Meter Installation and
NDS-SD-220
Trench Details
District Meter Chamber (100mm
NDS-SD-214
& 150mm)
District Meter Chamber (200mm
NDS-SD-215
to 400mm Mains)
GRP Service Cabinet for District
Flowmeter with Electrical NDS-SD-286
Connections
Flow Meter Chamber with By-
NDS-SD-218
pass (150-600mm Mains)
Typical Details of Flow Meter
NDS-SD-207
Chamber (800mm to 1200mm)
Typical Arrangement for
Installation of Flow Meter (800 NDS-SD-209
to 1200mm)
Pressure Tapping Point Chamber NDS-SD-228
Bulk Flow Meter for
Aboveground Reservoir (100mm NDS-SD-219
– 300mm)
Circular Washout Chamber NDS-SD-225
Typical Chlorination Building
NDS-SD-586
Equipment Layout Plan
Chlorination Bilding Piping
NDS-SD-587
Sections (Sheet 01 of 03)
Chlorination Bilding Piping
NDS-SD-588
Sections (Sheet 02 of 03)
Chlorination Bilding Piping
NDS-SD-589
Sections (Sheet 03 of 03)
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 Chapter 5
Meter Design Standards
XI. RECORDS
Table XI-1 lists details on the various meter records that should be retained.

Table XI-1 Meter Records

Records Custodian Record Location Retention Time
Meter Design Criteria and Soft copy in the server
DC 5 Years
Calculations (N Drive)
Soft copy in the server
Final Design Documents DC 5 Years
(N Drive)
Soft copy in the server
Calibration Records DC 5 Years
(N Drive)
Maintenance Records with Soft copy in the server
DC 5 Years
Failure Rates (N Drive)

XII. LIST OF TABLES

■ Table V-1 Meter Types from AWWA Manual of Practice M6
■ Table V-2 KM List of Suppliers
■ Table V-3 Domestic Meter Model SM700 Data
■ Table VIII-1Meter Sizing Chart
■ Table IX-1Standard Drawing List
■ Table XI-1 Meter Records

XIII. LIST OF FIGURES

■ Figure V-1 Fluidic Oscillator Flow Meter
■ FigureVI-1 Meter Selection Flow Chart

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