Analyzer
The InfraCal 10mm Quartz Cuvette Holder Analyzer, Model CVH, manufactured by Wilks Enterprise, was one of the infrared instruments used for developing this new ASTM standard recently approved for measuring total oil and grease (TOG) and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentration levels in water and soil. ASTM Method D 7066 – 04 covers the use of a dimmer/trimer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (S-316) for analysis of recoverable oil and grease and nonpolar material by infrared determination.
Wilks Enterprise Inc.
South Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-855-9136
Web: www.wilksir.com
DO meter
Severn Trent Services offers the Aztec™ Series 5000, an automatic self-cleaning and self-calibrating Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) Meter. The meter is an automated aeration basin monitoring system with built-in data logging and remote communications, capable of single, dual or combined measurements. The unique system incorporates a pneumatic cylinder and shroud assembly used for in-situ cleaning and calibration.
Severn Trent Services
Colmar, PA
Tel: 215-997-4000
Web: www.severntrentservices.com
Flow totalizer
George Fischer Signet has released the new Signet 8150 Battery Powered Flow Totalizer, designed for use in applications where battery-powered operation is most effective. Applications include wastewater flow accumulation, water treatment systems, remote or mobile treatment and distribution systems, irrigation, filtration, and a number of process flow and cooling uses.
George Fischer Signet Inc.
Tustin, CA
Tel: 800-854-4090
Web: www.gfsignet.com
Chemical identification system
Inficon has introduced the Hapsite Smart SituProbe Chemical Identification System and Scentograph Chemical Monitoring Systems for water. The systems are designed to provide on-site screening of toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents in water. The Hapsite system is a field-portable GC/MS with purge and trap technology. It processes samples within minutes without leaving the site. This virtually eliminates chain-of-custody and sample-contamination/ degradation problems. Scentograph systems are designed for on-site spot analysis or continuous monitoring of VOCs in water using purge and trap GC technology. They handle applications like source water protection and early alert for water contamination.
Inficon
East Syracuse, NY
Tel: 315-434-1122
Web: www.inficon.com
Uranium analysis
In response to the new 30 ppb EPA limit on uranium in water supplies, LaMotte has released a field kit for uranium analysis. The kit uses three reagents to eliminate interferences and to develop a color due directly to uranium within one minute. The developed color can then be measured on a colorimeter. The method can determine concentrations below 30 ppb.
LaMotte Co.
Chestertown, MD
Tel: 410-778-3100
Web: www.lamotte.com
Panel meter
Acromag's new APM765 Panel Meter displays data collected from process current, DC voltage and temperature inputs. Several output options convert the display into a transmitter with proportional 4-20 mA output or a serial communication interface to Modbus-RTU networks. A relay output option adds limit alarm and pump alternation control capabilities. Other options include single or dual transmitter excitation supplies and software for remote viewing and data logging. The sunlight-readable display also features an adjustable intensity for clear viewing in all conditions.
Acromag Inc.
Wixom, MI
Tel: 800-881-0268
Web: www.acromag.com
Motion detectors.
Senstar-Stellar offers the Intelli-Flex and IntelliFiber fence mounted sensor systems to provide detection of an intruder cuttings, climbing or lifting the perimeter fence fabric, providing an early warning. The company also offers Perimitrax, a buried coaxial sensor that provides covert detection of an intruder. Its IntelliWave is a microwave detection sensor that provides volumetric high-performance detection of intruders based on the volume and speed of the target.
Senstar-Stellar Inc.
Fremont, CA
Tel: 800-676-3300
Web: www.senstarstellar.com
Nitrate monitoring
YSI Environmental has introduced the YSI 9600 Nitrate Monitor, designed for continuous monitoring of nitrate levels in water. The instrument can be used to monitor downstream of wastewater outfalls, and for watershed and TMDL studies. It features user-selectable sampling intervals, and its Nuview™ software allows for simplified setup, whether the nitrate levels at the site are expected to be typical (0-5 mg/L) or high (5-10 mg/L). The instrument uses flow injection analysis technology combined with a chemical reaction sequence, as defined in literature from the USEPA and Standard Methods.
YSI Inc.
Yellow Springs, OH
Tel: 800-897-4151
Web: www.ysi.com
Mass flow monitoring
The Thermal Mass Flow Probe from Thermal Instruments features an integral microprocessor for flow measurement of liquids, slurries, gases and homogeneous solids. It is described in the company's Bulletin 62-9/9500. For simplified maintenance, there are no apertures to clog and no moving parts. Options for flow indication and totalization are available. Standard material of construction is 316SS. The probe is also available in exotic materials.
Thermal Instrument Co.
Trevose, PA
Tel: 215-355-8400
Web: www.thermalinstrument.com
Relay monitors
Love Controls, a division of Dwyer Instruments, has introduced a new compact solid state relay (SSR) monitor series, the LTT. The monitors are designed to mount directly onto most SSRs. The monitor compares the input status of the SSR with the output status and provides an alarm relay contact.
Love Controls Division
Michigan City, IN
Tel: 219-879-8868
Web: www.love-controls.com
Automatic sampler
The new model PPER-400 Automatic Samplers from BVS Inc. use a flooded-suction concept as suggested by ASTM. The samplers are free-standing, designed to be used in a protected environment. All circuits are relay interfaced and a ground fault indicator system advises the operator of safe/unsafe conditions. Standard sample lift is 40 feet and adjustable up to 80 feet with pressure supplied by an optional split-phase, capacitor-start, diaphragm compressor with solid state electronic unloader or from a clean air supply provided by the user.
BVS Inc.
Honey Brook, PA
Tel: 610-272-2841
Web: www.bvssamplers.com
Wireless data collection
WaveData™ Remote Monitoring systems combine Instrumentation Northwest's patented AquiStar® Smart Sensor/Dataloggers with radio-frequency modems, cellular modems, and TCP/IP Internet connectivity to create local, multi-site, and nationwide monitoring systems. Users can gather real-time information on demand, coordinate data across entire sites and projects, reach remote and/or hazardous sites, and much more with these low power monitoring systems.
Instrumentation Northwest Inc.
Kirkland, WA
Tel: 425-822-4434
Web: www.inwusa.com
Low Cost Flowmeter
Controlotron, a manufacturer of clamp-on Transit-Time flow meters, now offers a lower-cost clamp-on flow meter. The easy-to-use design minimizes maintenance expense while achieving flow rate accuracy of ±1% or better. The System 1020 also incorporates a new integrated flow computer/transducer mounting package which cuts installation time and simplifies product selection.
Controlotron Corp.
Hauppauge, NY
Tel: 800-275-8479
Web: www.controlotron.com
Ultrasonic level measurement
The new Eagle Microsystems USL-1000 Ultrasonic Level System consists of an ultrasonic transducer and an EI-2000 dual channel digital display instrument. The instrument permits simultaneous measurement and display of bulk storage tank level or volume, and accurate weighment and display of the weight of a day tank or batch tank through the use of an electronic scale. This gives the user the flexibility to maintain control of chemical inventory and rate of feed of the chemical to the process.
Eagle Microsystems Inc.
Pottstown, PA
Tel: 800-780-8636
Web: www.eaglemicrosystems.com
Portable pH recorder
Analytical Measurements offers a full line of industrial pH and ORP (Redox) instrumentation as well as replacement probes/sensors. The Model 30 combines a pH meter (or ORP) with a strip chart recorder in a compact NEMA enclosure. The unit can be installed permanently on the wall or used as a portable field instrument. These units are commonly used in municipal wastewater treatment plants to monitor and record pH and/or ORP. The portable battery powered model is used for compliance monitoring by municipalities and the EPA to verify and enforce discharge limitations as the unit can be installed directly in a manhole or outfall area. Standard features include a strip chart recorder 2-12 pH and manual temperature compensation from 0 to 100 deg. C. Options include either 110V AC or 6V DC, and automatic temperature compensation with the addition of a separate ATC probe.
Analytical Measurements
Hillside, NJ
Tel: 800-635-5580
Web: www.analyticalmeasurements.com
Methane gas sensor
Sierra Monitor has released the new Model 5100-28 IR Combustible Gas Sensor Module. The gas detector includes Sentry bus digital communications to interface to new and existing Sentry gas detection systems, but also includes 4-20 mA output to interface to a PLC or other systems, and Modbus RTU output to interface directly to digital controls, DCS and PLCs. Its versatility is further enhanced by its capability to monitor not only for methane, but it can also be configured to monitor for a wide range of other combustible gases. It can monitor for these gases in either a 0-100% LEL range or a 0-100% by volume range.
Sierra Monitor Corp.
Milpitas, CA
Tel: 800-727-4377
Web: www.sierramonitor.com
Tank level transmitter
Sigma Controls has recently introduced its microprocessor based Model 9000PT Tank Level Transmitter/ Remote Telemetry Unit, offering accuracy of 0.1% and an LCD display of tank level. The 9000PT offers both analog (4-20 mA) and digital (MVNET, MODBUS) outputs for remote level monitoring and pump control. These digital outputs can be transmitted via modem or spread spectrum (license free) radios to a Sigma Myriad Pump Controller. The pump controller receiving the level signals will operate and manage up to four constant speed or variable speed pumps to maintain an accurate tank water level, and the controller's graphical LCD display and five key operator interface to permit full user configuration of pump functionality and alarm monitoring.
Sigma Controls Inc.
Perkasie, PA
Tel: 215-257-3412
Web: www.sigmacontrols.com
Water monitoring
Utilities taking a proactive approach to managing their water networks will find the new Event Monitor™ Trigger System from Hach maximizes the value of continuous, remote water quality surveillance. The system receives measurements from the multiple sensors of the company's Water Distribution Monitoring Panel (WDMP) or PipeSonde™ In-Pipe Probe and the astroTOC UV On-Line TOC Analyzer and relates all measurements as a single, real-time trigger signal indicating water quality changes in the distribution system. By 'learning' sensor measurement combinations detected by the trigger signal and storing them in its internal plant event library, the system is able to recognize network events immediately as they occur and alert operating personnel.
Hach Co.
Loveland, CO
Tel: 800-604-3493
Web: www.hach.com
