Metrology for real-world domestic water metering

Provider

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

Programme

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Call for proposals

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Main participants

Český metrologický institut

Contest type

M2 - International cooperation

Contract ID

MSMT-26680/2018-4/9

Project name in Czech

Metrology for real-world domestic water metering

Annotation in Czech

1. To develop test rigs and provide protocols beyond the current methods of OIML R49 for the calibration/verification of domestic water meters under dynamic load changes; this includes the determination of typical consumption profiles and based on this the derivation of one or more pre-normative reference profiles. 2. To assess the performance of domestic water meters under realistic operation conditions such as typical water qualities (hardness, pH and particles such as rust, sediments) as well as age and wear in general by experiments and where appropriate modelling including a determination of the related uncertainties. Scenarios for more real-world test conditions will be defined as basis for future standardised tests. 3. To foster smart metering by determining the requirements for a real-time monitoring of water consumption, the development and adaption of intelligent algorithms for the detection of leakage and by setting up a feasibility study about domestic water meters suitable for the detection of small flow rates (i.e. below 3 L/h). 4. To develop a virtual flow meter to simulate effects of the operation conditions on the performance of water meters, to estimate the uncertainty and to predict effects due to ageing or wear of water meters based on data of used devices. 5. To engage with water meter manufacturers and water suppliers to facilitate the take up of the technology and measurement infrastructure developed in the project by end users (e.g. water meter manufacturers and water suppliers), thereby enhancing the competitiveness of EU industry and to provide input into relevant organisations

R&D category

VV - Exeperimental development

OECD FORD - main branch

20301 - Mechanical engineering

OECD FORD - secondary branch

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OECD FORD - another secondary branch

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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)

JR - Other machinery industry<br>JT - Propulsion, engines and fuels

Provider evaluation

U - Uspěl podle zadání (s publikovanými či patentovanými výsledky atd.)

Project results evaluation

Following the condition that the candidate of financial contribution was evaluated and afterwards selected by international provider in accordance with the rules of the program the MEYS does not realize the evaluation of project results. The project is evaluated only after its approval by an international provider.

Realization period - beginning

Jun 1, 2018

Realization period - end

May 31, 2021

Project status

U - Finished project

Latest support payment

Feb 8, 2021

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Data delivery code

CEP22-MSM-8B-U

Data delivery date

Jun 27, 2022

Total approved costs

2,153 thou. CZK

Public financial support

1,129 thou. CZK

Other public sources

0 thou. CZK

Non public and foreign sources

1,024 thou. CZK