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In today’s water and wastewater industry, reliable flow measurement is not just about numbers—it’s about meeting compliance, protecting infrastructure, and optimizing operations. Whether you’re fine-tuning chemical dosing, monitoring digester gas, or automating stormwater treatment, Rheotherm® flow meters and flow controllers deliver performance you can count on, even in the most demanding environments.

Smart Flow Solutions for Smarter Water Systems

From large-scale treatment facilities to remote, unmanned sites, Rheotherm flow instruments are built for the challenges of modern water management. With zero moving parts and high resistance to corrosion, they offer long-term accuracy with minimal maintenance—saving time, money, and resources. Rheotherm meters are constructed out of a variety of wetted materials for compatibility with highly corrosive acids or sodium hypochlorite.

The Rheotherm line specializes in low flow measurement and control, making them the perfect instruments to automate the dispensing of water treatment chemicals.

Thermal Mass Flow Meter Installation
Bionetics Engineer installing wastewater flowmeter at treatment plant

The automatic metering, or pacing, of coagulants, fluoridation agents, stabilization agents, or other additives can be tied directly to the real-time flow rate of the incoming water, turbidity, or zeta potential measurements. This allows the unit cost of treatment to be closely controlled, improving efficiency, reliability, and savings.

Applications That Make an Impact

Chemical Dosing

Optimize chemical usage while maintaining tight process control.
Ideal for: Ferric Chloride, Alum solution, Polyacrylic Acid, Ferric Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Aluminate, Ferrous Sulfate, Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Calcium Hypochlorite

  • Flow measurement and optional flow control with integrated valve design
  • Non-intrusive design = less wear and tear
  • Titanium, stainless steel, Hastelloy-C, and other corrosion-resistant options

Digester Gas Flow Monitoring

Engineered to handle methane-rich, moisture-laden, and corrosive gas environments.

  • Hot tap probe option = no process shutdown
  • Wide turndown ratios
  • Virtually zero pressure drop

Effluent Additive Monitoring

Stay compliant and avoid costly fines by ensuring accurate flow of critical additives.
Used for: Defoamer, Ethanol, Aluminum Hydroxychloride

 

  • Available in inline or insertion sensor models
  • Flow switch options for critical control points
  • No moving parts = reduced clogging risk
  • Hastelloy-C Wetted Parts

Stormwater Runoff Clarification

Ensure consistent chemical dosing at remote sites with minimal operator attention.

  • Low-maintenance sensors
  • Stable, proportional dosing control
  • Built for unattended, outdoor environments
Rheotherm Thermal Mass Flow Meters
Rheotherm flow meter installed in wastewater treatment plant

Why Utilities Trust Rheotherm® by Bionetics

  • Accurate low-flow measurement
  • Non-intrusive sensors = fewer maintenance issues
  • Engineered for corrosive gases and aggressive chemicals
  • Dependable in unattended and remote locations
  • Proven performance in water and wastewater applications since 1987

Engineered for Reliability. Built for Water.

For over three decades, Bionetics’ Rheotherm flow instruments have delivered precision in tough water and wastewater applications. Designed with simplicity and ruggedness in mind, these meters ensure accurate flow data, long-term reliability, and peace of mind for utility operators and engineers.

📞 Let’s Talk Flow

Want to discuss how Bionetics’ Rheotherm flow meters and flow controllers can support your process? Contact us today.