Application of Manometers in Utilities Industry

Overview

Utilities are essential services and infrastructures provided to the public to meet basic needs and enhance the quality of life. They play a crucial role in modern society by ensuring the efficient functioning of various essential systems and services. Such as Electricity, Water, Natural Gas, Telecommunications, Waste Management, Transportation, Sanitation and Sewerage, Natural Resources, Energy Distribution, Emergency Services, and Municipal Services. Utilities are typically regulated to ensure fair pricing, safety, and equitable access to these essential services. They are funded through a combination of user fees, taxes, and government subsidies, depending on the specific service and region. Access to reliable utilities is a fundamental aspect of modern society, supporting economic development, public health, and overall well-being.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s manometers are sometimes referred to as pressure gauges, pressure meters, u-tube manometers, liquid column manometers, inclined tube manometers, water column gauges, mercury barometers, bourdon gauges, vacuum gauges, and differential pressure gauges.

GAO Tek’s manometers have the following applications in utilities industry:

Steam Boiler Monitoring: GAO manometers are used to measure and monitor the steam pressure within boilers. Maintaining the correct pressure is essential for the safety and efficiency of steam-based heating systems in utility plants.
Gas Distribution Networks: GAO’s manometers are employed to measure and regulate gas pressures in distribution networks. This is critical for ensuring a consistent supply of gas to consumers and preventing issues such as leaks or over-pressurization.
Water Treatment Plants: GAO Tek manometers are used to monitor the pressure in water treatment systems. This includes measuring the pressure in pipelines, filtration systems, and pumps to ensure optimal water purification processes.
Hydraulic Systems: Utilities often utilize hydraulic systems for various applications. GAO manometers are employed to measure hydraulic pressure in pipelines, valves, and hydraulic machinery to maintain proper functioning and prevent system failures.
Cooling Systems: GAO’s manometers are used to monitor pressure in cooling systems, including those in power plants. Maintaining appropriate pressure levels is crucial for efficient heat exchange and preventing damage to cooling equipment.
Natural Gas Compression Stations: In facilities where, natural gas is compressed for transportation through pipelines, GAO Tek manometers are used to monitor and control the pressure of the gas. This ensures the safe and efficient transport of natural gas.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada.

Complying with Utilities Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s manometers comply or help our customers comply with the industry standards such as

ASME PTC 19.11
ISO 5167
ASTM E278
BS EN 837-1
ANSI/ISA-7.0.01
NIST Handbook 44
API RP 521
ISA-5.1
IEC 60079-29-1

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s manometers comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
API (American Petroleum Institute)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
DOT (Department of Transportation)
USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)

GAO Tek’s manometers comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as

CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Transport Canada
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
National Energy Board (NEB)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC)
Environmental and Climate Change Canada

Case Studies of Manometers in Utilities Industry

Manometers are sometimes called as pressure gauges, pressure meters, u-tube manometers, liquid column manometers, inclined tube manometers, water column gauges, mercury barometers, bourdon gauges, vacuum gauges, and differential pressure gauges.

Here are some practical examples of using manometers in utilities industry:

Use of manometers to measure steam pressure in utility boilers for optimal energy production and efficiency. Manometers employed to monitor and regulate gas pressures in a distribution network, ensuring safe and reliable gas supply.

Application of manometers to measure hydraulic pressure in manufacturing processes, ensuring proper functioning of hydraulic systems. Manometers are used to monitor pressure in water treatment plants, contributing to efficient water purification processes.

Manometers are utilized in monitoring and controlling pressure in oil and gas pipelines for safe and efficient transport. Manometers are employed in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for maintaining proper air pressure in commercial buildings.

Manometers are applied in geothermal power plants to monitor and regulate pressure for optimal energy production. Manometers are used in utility-scale renewable energy facilities to monitor pressure in various systems, ensuring reliability.

Manometers are employed in monitoring and controlling natural gas pressures at compression stations for efficient gas transportation. Use of manometers in water distribution networks to monitor and regulate water pressures, ensuring a reliable water supply to communities.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in utilities industry.

Utilities Industry | RFID Solutions

Research, Technology & Professional Services Industries | RFID Solutions

Use of Manometers with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Utilities Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s manometers with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

Data Logging and Monitoring Software
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems
Asset Management Software
Process Control Software
Calibration Management Software
Energy Management Software
Simulation and Modeling Software
Maintenance Management Software
Compliance and Reporting Software
Mobile Apps for Remote Monitoring

GAO Tek’s manometers and their applications in other industries are listed on this page.

Structural Manometers

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in utilities industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Accenture
IBM Global Services
Deloitte
Cognizant
Capgemini
Infosys
Wipro
HCL Technologies
DXC Technology
NTT Data

GAO has Many Customers in Utilities Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in utilities industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in utilities industry.

Utilities Industry | RFID Solutions

Research, Technology & Professional Services Industries | RFID Solutions

Here are some of GAO’s customers in utilities industry: