Case Study

Sector: Defence / Facilities Management
Solution Provided: 16 Clamp-On Heat Meters, 8 M-Bus Data Loggers
Completion Date: April 2025

Overview

A prominent military site in London required an upgrade to its heating system monitoring to improve energy efficiency and provide better visibility of thermal energy usage. The site, comprising accommodation blocks, offices, and communal facilities, needed a reliable and non-invasive solution to avoid disrupting day-to-day operations.

Challenge

With multiple buildings served by a central heating network, precise monitoring of heat consumption was critical. The solution needed to be installed without draining the system or altering existing pipework and had to offer seamless integration with existing building management systems for real-time data collection and analysis.

Solution

DMS Metering Solutions supplied a comprehensive metering package consisting of:

• 16 Clamp-On Ultrasonic Heat Meters – Providing high-accuracy thermal energy measurement without pipework modifications.

• 8 M-Bus Data Loggers – Enabling remote data access and centralised monitoring for efficient energy management.

This approach ensured a smooth installation process and minimal disruption within a secure and operationally sensitive environment.

Results

• Zero Downtime Installation: Clamp-on meters enabled efficient setup without interrupting the heating supply.

• Enhanced Energy Monitoring: Real-time data collection supports proactive maintenance and system optimisation.

• Long-Term Efficiency: The new system offers detailed insights into consumption trends, aiding future energy-saving initiatives.

Conclusion

The deployment of advanced clamp-on heat meters and M-Bus data loggers has transformed the energy monitoring capabilities at this key London barracks. With improved data visibility and minimal installation impact, the site is now well-positioned to manage its thermal energy usage more effectively and sustainably.