Turbidity Measurement Equipment Provides Dry Optics & Easy Calibration Checks

Sept. 1, 2015
Measurement method removes optical source light and measuring elements from water

Pretreatment turbidity monitoring is important for process control. But even the nicest-looking surface water contains live microbiological particles, dissolved and suspended organic material and inorganic components. As any operator will tell you, these contaminants stick, grow and flourish on surfaces throughout the early phases of drinking water processing. To a lesser degree—though still an issue—films and coatings can form downstream from the finished potable water output and impact turbidity meter readings.

Swan has developed a method to avoid the problem of biological and non-biological coatings and films forming on turbidity optics by removing the optical source light and measuring elements from the water. Additionally, Swan optics are warmed to prevent any condensation. By keeping the optics “high and dry,” the turbidity readings remain reliable for many months—often well beyond a year—and the requirement for frequent cleaning is eliminated.

Operators are required to make quarterly checks on turbidity meter accuracy and record the results and calibrations (if needed). Because of issues of optical fouling with films mentioned above, some plants make these checks as often as every two weeks. This traditionally requires making liquid formazine standards and running standards in the measuring chamber. Swan offers a solid-state optical turbidity meter calibration verification device that can be used over and over and requires no preparation. In a matter of seconds, it installs in the reading chamber and the operator is viewing the meter’s performance for any shift from its calibration. This simple method helps operators gain assurance of their meters’ performance and quickly indicates if liquid standards are needed for further testing and calibration. And since it is fast and reliable, it is something that gets done regularly.

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Swan Analytical USA Inc.
Wheeling, IL
847.229.1290
www.swan-analytical-usa.com

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