Turbi-Tech 2000HR Sensors

Self Cleaning Sensor for High Range Suspended Solids Monitoring

The Turbi-Tech 2000HR Sensor has been specifically designed for use in wastewater treatment systems where high levels of suspended solids are desirable in the aeration phase. Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR's) typically run with MLSS values in the region of 8,000 to 14,000 mg/l. MLSS concentrations promote numerous process benefits, including stable operation, complete nitrification, and reduced biosolids production reducing biological volume requirements (and associated footprint) to only 20-30 percent of conventional biological processes. Further, the membrane tanks provide extremely space efficient solids separation and do not require a clarifier in the system.

The Turbi-Tech 2000HR sensor is suitable for monitoring solids in higher ranges than the standard LA version of the sensor due to it's shorter path length. The large optical surface and sample volume combine to ensure that the sensor is providing information that is reliable and representative of the solids present in the process. Deposits of fats and grease on the sensing area do not prevent the sensor from measuring unlike sensors with small optical surfaces.

In addition the sensor incorporates a self cleaning mechanism that ensures that the optical surfaces are kept clean at all times, the cleaning system is designed to avoid problems with ragging and does not smear the optical system. The cleaning system ensures that manual intervention on a routine basis is not required, the sensor should simply be checked as part of general site housekeeping. The Turbi-Tech 2000HR Sensor uses Infrared Light at 860 nm and operates using the Light Attenuation Principle. The cleaning mechanism uses a polyurethane wiper seal, backed by 2 Nitrile 'H' Rings that finish the cleaning process. The Nitrile seals can be exchanged for Viton if the process media dictates. The cleaning process is automatically initiated by the 7200 Monitor at a user determined frequency. The cleaning process takes only 90 seconds, which means that the sensor is available for 99.5% of the time with a 5 hourly cleaning cycle.

Applications

  • Membrane Batch Reactors
  • Returned Activated Sludge
  • ASP Control

Features

  • Automatic Self Cleaning
  • Low Cost of Ownership
  • Large Sample Volume

Technical Specification

Physical

Dimensions80 mm diameter, 540 mm long
Weight2.2 kg
Protection ClassIP68
Material of ConstructionBlack Acetal Co-Polymer, 316 Stainless Steel, Glass
Seal MaterialPolyurethane, Nitrile (Optional Viton)
Cable EntriesIntegral Cable Gland
Cable Type4 core, 2 Twisted Pair, 5mm O/D Polyurethane Coated
Cable Length10 metres standard, 100 metres maximum
Service RequirementSeal Service every 3500 cleans (application dependent)

Environmental Data

Operating Temperature 0 - 50ºC
Storage Temperature -20 to 60ºC
Location Indoor or Outdoor
Pressure Rating10 mWC

Interface to Monitor

Sensor OutputPWM
Power12 VDC from Monitor

Measurement Principal

Principal of OperationLight Attentuation
Wavelength860 nm Infrared

Measurement Characteristics

AccuracyBetter than +/- 5% Reading on real sample
ResolutionDependent on range setting, typcially +/- 2%
RepeatabilityBetter than +/- 1% reading on real sample
Response Time0.5 seconds - damping provided by monitor
FlowrateNot affected by flowrate, avoid deadspots and extreme turbulence
Maximum Range0-30,000 mg/l
Minimum Range0-10,000 mg/l
Measuring range will depend on the nature of the sample being monitored
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