G-MW to Release 2007/08 Dethridge Wheel Test Results
G-MW will release findings from its 2007/08 meter testing program at a media briefing to be held in Tatura on Thursday 21 August 2008.
G-MW tested a further 43 large Dethridge meter outlets (LDMO) across all six of its irrigation areas during the 2007/08 season. The results expand on a G-MW pilot testing program undertaken in early 2007.
G-MW's meter testing program is aimed at better understanding and estimating the impact of local conditions on meter accuracy. This knowledge improves estimates of water savings from modernisation and rationalisation, and helps farmers anticipate the impact of more accurate outlets for their farm operations.
"We measure the volume of water released into an irrigation area and we know how much is recorded through our customers' outlets The difference is distribution losses and the challenge is to determine exactly where the losses occur so we can target our modernisation works to capture them," said Mr Stewart.
At the briefing G-MW Managing Director David Stewart and Executive Manager Modernisation, Alex Marshall will outline G-MW's 2007/08 test results and how the findings will inform future modernisation planning. Copies of the report, In-situ REVS Testing of Large Dethridge Meter Outlets in the GMID, will be provided at the briefing.
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