Flow and load survey procedure

Upon the initial enquiry we like to meet our clients on site to discuss the purpose and objectives of the flow and load survey.

The cost of a flow and load survey is largely determined by the amount of equipment required, the length of the survey period, and the number of site visits necessary to collect samples and download data loggers.

To provide the optimum survey solution, at the minimum cost, we assess all the permutations of equipment that could be used and the best locations to install it.  

This can often be done by utilising signals from existing site instrumentation, if available, and by careful selection and positioning of the survey equipment.

Much of our equipment can be powered by battery, making it suitable for installation in remote locations.

Measuring equipment e.g. flowmeters, level transmitters, rain gauges etc are normally connected to data loggers that are configured to record the process variables at defined time intervals. The data loggers can also record the running/stopped and alarm status of plant equipment if required.  

During long term surveys we send our clients a copy of the recorded data following each logger download. This gives our customers the opportunity to analyse the data and make plant adjustments, if required, prior to the next download. 

Upon completion of the survey we provide a written report that details the results obtained and notes any observations and conclusions made during the survey.  

A copy of all the data collected is supplied electronically in Microsoft Excel format.