Training Outline
This course gives operators a clear, practical overview of water meters—how they work, how to choose the right type, and how to read, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot them. Learn key differences between velocity, displacement, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and Venturi meters to improve accuracy and daily system performance.
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Types of Water Meters and Their Applications
- Introduction to Water Meters
- Velocity Meters
- Positive Displacement Meters
- Electromagnetic Meters
- Ultrasonic Meters
- Venturi Meters
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Installation and Operation of Water Meters
- Selecting the Right Water Meter
- Best Practices for Operating and Reading Water Meters
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Learning outcomes
- Explain how different types of water meters operate and their key applications
- Apply best practices to maintain and troubleshoot water meters to ensure accurate measurements
- Identify the criteria for selecting, installing, and reading water meters correctly
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
None
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water distribution and water treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians.
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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