The Question is:
Has anyone conducted or know of a study on the recommended frequency of performance tests, especially for large water pumping systems, as a means of predicting maintenance requirements?
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My group is responsible for...
I am going to purchase a portable (battery-powered, fits in the trunk type) flow meter/datalogger for recording flows at pumping stations, reservoirs, and watermains accessed via underground chambers. Typical diameters are 600-1800mm (24"-72") at v's up to 2.5 m/s, with reverse flows...