FlocSens – get a picture of your flocs!
Our sensor for the photo-optical assessment of floc properties
General situation:
So far, there was no possibility for an online assessment of
flocculated particle system properties. Thus, the direct control of
dewatering processes was not feasible. On the other hand, the
dewatering properties of a flocculated system could be qualitatively
evaluated by optical parameters.
Our solution:
The new and international patent protected photo-optical online sensor
FlocSens evaluates the floc properties by using a CCD-camera. The
measuring system correlates the signal with empirical data.
The sensor will give specific information e.g. for following variables:
- floc size distribution and changes of it
- shear stability of the flocs
- effectiveness of your flocculation agent
- the estimated dewaterability of the sludge / particle system
The FlocSens is suitable for stationary application in tubes
or is available as laboratory unit. The lab unit offers the possibility
to analyse e.g. the shear stability or the dewaterability of the flocs
/ particle systems in dependence of the polymer used.
A reproducible polymer screening will allow the optimization of your
process parameters.
The software of FlocSens could be easily adapted to your special conditions and is a universal tool for the characterization of any flocculation processes.
Comparing two Flocculations by
visual view amd measuring with FlocSens, from the daily practice of a
treatment plant:
a)
Poorly drainable Flocs
b) Flocs good
drainable
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| bad Flocs | good Flocs |
The advantages at a glance:
- quick and reproducible variables of floc properties
- control (even closed-loop control) of your process via online measurement system
- wide rage of application due to parameter driven software
Talk to us about your special measurement or control requirements!
FlocSens is the optimal completion of our FlocFormer process for the conditioning of municipal sewage sludge.