Badger Meter won Gold in the Testing and Monitoring category for its Dynasonics® TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on meter, which measures volumetric flow and heating/cooling energy rates in clean liquids, as well as those with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration, such as surface water or raw sewage. The TFX-5000 meter is designed for users who require a high level of applicability, functionality, economy, and performance, said Cheryl Ades Anspach, senior product manager for Dynasonics, Badger Meter.
“Research on this product started about two years before development,” she said. “Our research included visits to customer sites, as well as interviews with people experienced in installing and setting up clamp-on ultrasonic meters, in order to identify areas for improvement. Some ideas were relatively easy to implement, while others required extensive research and design. Essentially, it was a case of customer needs driving innovation and design.”