本文讨论了全面的大型电表更换计划如何帮助公用事业公司避免因电表故障而造成的收入损失，并提高为客户提供服务的可靠性。概述并讨论了以下五个阶段的计划:第一阶段——创建大型电表数据库；第2阶段——对电表进行现场检查，并进行客户现场调查；第3阶段——准备水力计算和设计仪表设置；第4阶段——进行成本效益分析和施工；第五阶段——更新仪表数据库和跟踪仪表性能。包括2个参考文献和表格。

This article discusses how a comprehensive large-meter replacement program can help utilities avoid revenue losses caused by malfunctioning meters and increase reliability of service to customers. The following five phase program is outlined and discussed: phase 1 - create a large-meter database; phase 2 - perform field inspection of meter, and conduct customer site survey; phase 3 - prepare hydraulic calculations, and design meter setting; phase 4 - perform cost-benefit analysis and construction; and, phase 5 - update meter database and track meter performance. Includes 2 references, tables.