Taking flow measurement to the next level

One of the key aspects of “smart cities” is the management of valuable resources such as water, gas and electricity. Smart meters allow both consumers and utility companies to monitor and manage resources, delivering cost-savings for consumers and, in the case of electricity and gas meters, reducing emissions to assist governments in meeting their CO2 emissions goals.

In the latest Engineers' Insight, Alan Jermyn looks at what's driving demand for smart meters, how they work and how they're built.