AI-powered membrane fouling detection boosts water treatment efficiency

Why is Your Tranditional Water Monitor "Hungry" for Chemicals? 🧪🚫 Traditional online analyzers have a dirty secret: They consume to monitor. To measure parameters like COD or Ammonia, most legacy systems require a constant supply of expensive chemical reagents. For Plant Managers, this creates a triple burden: 1️⃣ High OPEX: You are paying monthly subscriptions for reagent refills. 2️⃣ Maintenance Nightmares: Tubes clog, pumps fail, and reagents expire. 3️⃣ Secondary Pollution: The "monitoring" process itself generates hazardous liquid waste that you then have to treat. It’s 2026. Stop feeding your sensors. Quantwave is leading the "Zero Reagent" Revolution. Our Intelligent Lab on chip technology utilizes Microwave Sensing, a purely physical detection method that requires: 🚫 NO Chemicals 🚫 NO Complex Procedures 🚫 NO Hazardous Waste We capture the liquid’s fingerprint using electromagnetic waves, not chemical reactions. This means your monitoring system is cleaner, safer, and significantly cheaper to run over its lifecycle. The Logic is Simple: You shouldn't have to pollute your water just to measure it. #QuantWave #ChemicalFree #Sustainability #WaterTech #GreenTech #ProcessControl #ZeroWaste #Innovation #OpExReduction

2026 - High Amp Dual Polarity Electrochemistry for Industrial Hydrothermal To keep it simple, these systems have been in operation in the Asian market for over 20 years and there are thousands of systems in operation, they are not new, just new to the USA. In a nutshell put simply, ElectroLIFE restructures the circulation waters to neutral positive dominant eliminating the ions capability to scale to the equipment which holds a positive static charge. Scale eliminated. Neutral bonding with 10,000mA increases the Ionic Product to 6.45 eliminating the natural clusters of unbalanced raw water. This is the main driver of energy reduction by freeing up the surface area of all water molecules allowing for efficient heat exchange. Think about the difference between an ice cube and a snow cone, both are ice, even made from the same mass, the snow cone has greater surface area. Is a simple example of breaking clusters of molecules. Positive dominance insures the oxidation of cations to form natural ROS, in most cases eliminates the need for chemical intervention, saving more expense. This also creates a reasonable filtration method eliminating blow downs. Eliminating chemicals and clusters of unbalanced water molecules eliminates the insulating effect they have on heat exchange, increasing the performance and reducing energy consumption. The proper balanced and maintained electrochemistry systems optimize stabilization eliminating system failure as well as manufacturing defects. Ballance no matter the temperature as shown in my chart, crazy right? That's the advantage of 6.45 IP And these units are self maintaining! Just Electricity and water to treat is all they need, you just make sure it has both and let it eat. Nothing to maintain like a single polarity unit. It descales itself through a polarity reversal, it can do that because of its Dual Polarity Programing. This is an "Open Descaling Chamber" with no membranes. The cathode is engineered to scale out the imbalance of basics, convert them to a solid then wash them out to the drain. Everything I claim here is backed up with over 20 years of projects and thousands of units of data. There are no scale limitations, York's 10K RT no problem. Isn't it time to check out ElectroLIFE for Hydrothermal and Facility Water Treatment.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐱 "𝐃𝐚𝐲 1" 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.📉 When specifying wastewater treatment systems, we often look at peak efficiency numbers. But in the field, performance is a moving target. Data shows that traditional Fine Bubble Diffused Aeration (FBDA) is a race against time (Source: Sobhani et al., 2015 – Diffuser Membrane Efficiency and its Associated Aeration Energy, WEF Proceedings). Depending on your choice of material, perforation pattern, air flow rate and wastewater characteristics, the "Fouling Tax" can hit your operational budget hard: 🔹 EPDM and Polyurethane: Even the best performers can lose significant efficiency over time. In many conditions, efficiency can plummet by 50% as pores clog and scaling takes hold. 🔹 Vortech VPA: By using fluid mechanics instead of flexible membranes with tiny perforations to generate our fine bubbles, we maintain consistent performance. We have no membrane to foul and so don't have a "best-case" or "worst-case" material scenario. Engineers and end users receive exactly what they planned for; effective, consistent oxygen transfer performance for the life of the plant. For utilities and industrial plants, this means predictable energy costs, lower maintenance risks, and no performance surprises 5 years down the line. By removing the "Day 1" performance gamble, we enable utilities to lock in their energy budgets and ESG targets for the long term. #EngineeringSubstance #WastewaterTreatment #EnergyEfficiency #VortechSolutions #Infrastructure #SustainableTech #WaterInnovation

Badger Meter is now much more than water meters. Now there are water quality monitoring solutions from s::can. Knowledge and equipment are a fierce combination. Badger Meter has both. With the acquisition of s::can, a leading provider of online water quality monitoring solutions, we add real-time water quality parameters to our capabilities and enhance the scope of actionable data for Badger Meter customers to help measure and protect water resources for a smarter world. Founded in 1999 with headquarters in Vienna, Austria, s::can GmbH specializes in optical water quality sensing solutions that provide real-time measurement of a variety of parameters in water and wastewater utilizing in-line monitoring systems. s::can’s solutions are deployed across the globe and meet EPA and other regulatory guidelines. Unlike traditional water quality testing, s::can solutions capture real-time data through sensors and systems that do not rely on reagents and other consumables resulting in lower capital and operating costs. Henard Utility Products Inc., Searcy, AR 501-268-1987 www.henardutility.com www.badgermeter.com 

Post #203: Gas detection is not just about installing a sensor - it’s about understanding how different gases behave and which technology can detect them reliably.⚙️🔍 Each gas detection method is designed with a specific purpose: 🔹 Catalytic Combustion sensors are ideal for detecting combustible gases by oxidizing them on a heated catalyst, making them effective in explosion-prone environments. 🔹 Infrared (IR) Absorption technology measures gas concentration by detecting absorption at specific IR wavelengths, offering high stability and minimal sensor poisoning. 🔹 Electrochemical sensors generate an electrical signal through a chemical reaction with toxic gases, enabling precise low-level detection critical for personnel safety. 🔹 Photoionization Detectors (PID) use UV light to ionize gas molecules, making them indispensable for identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Choosing the wrong detection principle can lead to delayed response, false alarms, or worse - undetected hazards. ❌ Choosing the right one strengthens compliance, protects people, and ensures uninterrupted operations. ✅ #GasDetection #IndustrialSafety #ProcessSafety #WorkplaceSafety

Every hyperscale project chases megawatts and megabits. But quietly, in the background, water is carrying the full burden of keeping those racks alive. Across the industry, a lot of “standard” filtration was never designed for today’s data‑center loading. Single‑tank media filters that waste water during backflush. Separators that need high pressure and still let fine particles circulate. Designs that stop filtering exactly when the system is under the most stress. The result is more than dirty basins or plugged strainers. It is hidden risk: – Towers that foul faster than expected. – Chillers that run hotter and burn more energy. – Maintenance teams living in a permanent emergency mode, flushing and cleaning just to stay online. There is another way. Epiphene’s approach combines stacked, modular separators and media filters that: – Remove down to the 5‑micron level and below. – Operate with much lower backflush flow and pressure, saving significant water and pump energy. – Keep filtering even under continuous or high‑load conditions, instead of going blind when you need them most. For large data centers, this is not just a technical upgrade; it is a new relationship with water. Less waste. Lower risk. More resilience for the digital infrastructure everyone now depends on. To the people designing and operating these facilities—MEP leads, water‑treatment partners, operators: How often does the filtration strategy get as much attention as the power train? And what would it mean if your next expansion could save water, cut energy, and reduce unplanned outages simply by rethinking how you separate and filter your cooling water? If this resonates with what you are seeing on the ground, let’s connect. I am dedicating this season to learning from practitioners and sharing how this kind of solution is already changing the conversation about water in large‑scale cooling systems. https://lnkd.in/gCKK8q68

Standard #pH sensors are susceptible to the #harsh environments of chemical processes that minimize their #lifetime and increase operating #costs. pH monitoring is critical to #chemical processes, so why trust a sensor that can’t withstand the process? #PROIndustryPulse #mt #pro #processanalytics Learn more here: https://okt.to/Zq9Tnr

TESTINGLAB | CO2 CONTROL SYSTEMS In controlled-environment research, CO₂ isn’t just a number. It’s a variable that can define growth, metabolism, and repeatability. That’s why we developed different CO₂ control architectures, depending on how your experiments need CO₂ to behave: 1) CO₂ Setpoint (integrated control) External cylinder supply + pressure reduction + injection valve, managed by the chamber controller. An NDIR CO₂ sensor inside the chamber continuously measures concentration and automatically maintains the programmed setpoint across the usable volume. 2) CO₂ Setpoint + Fresh Air Management (pump-based) When you need CO₂ to rise and fall faster, this adds a fresh-air pump plus an exhaust valve for controlled dilution and flushing. Result: quicker, more precise CO₂ transitions and the ability to build complex CO₂ profiles. 3) ALGAEFLOW CO₂ Distribution (for algae cultivation) A dedicated internal recirculation concept: CO₂ is taken from the chamber interior (already stabilised in concentration and temperature) and driven via pump + rotameter + drip-type distribution line directly into culture vessels. Result: homogeneous, adjustable L/min CO₂ delivery to each flask/tube. 4) Manual CO₂ Management (ventilation rosette) A simple, passive approach: a ventilation rosette allows fresh air in, while a second manual valve purges internal air with elevated CO₂. If you tell us your application and how you need CO₂ to change over time, we’ll recommend the right architecture. #ClimateChambers #ControlledEnvironment #PlantScience #AlgaeResearch #Biotech #NDIR #CO2Control #ResearchEquipment #TestingLab

🎺 🎺🎺Good news!!! To further enhance the practicality and compatibility of our portable devices, our portable series now fully supports multiple PROBEST electrodes (including oil in water, ion types, CL, ph, ORP, Conductivity, CH, BA, DO, Turbidity, Ammonia, Nitrate, TSS, cod, Color sensors), standard portable is with 3M cables.    This aims to provide more flexible and efficient solutions for your water quality analysis tasks.   Leveraging the high precision and stability of PROBEST electrodes, combined with the flexible portability of our portable products, this upgrade enables broad applicability across [environmental monitoring / industrial water quality testing / on-site emergency detection and other relevant customer scenarios], empowering you to efficiently complete diverse testing tasks.   Should you be interested in this upgrade feature, or wish to learn more about specific compatible models, application scenarios, pricing, or other details, please feel free to contact us anytime via the following methods: www.probesti.com WaterMonitor@probesti.com Introducing the enhanced #PROBEST PMI800 Portable Water Analyzer! Building on its existing measurement capabilities (pH, ORP, Conductivity/Salinity/TDS, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity, Suspended Solids, Chlorophyll, Blue-green Algae, COD), it now expands compatibility with new sensors to cover additional parameters. Compatible new sensor models include POIL-800/700, PISE-900, PINH3-900, PPH-500B/POP-500B/PEC-500B/PSS-600, and more, enabling broader water quality monitoring needs. Retaining its core advantages: IP67 protection rating, 3.5-inch color display, ergonomic non-slip design, 8G storage (100,000+ data points), USB data export & direct charging, automatic sensor identification, and support for calibration. A reliable tool for portable lab onsite water testing in environmental, industrial, and research scenarios. #PortableWaterAnalysis #PortableWaterMonitoring #PortableWaterTest #WaterAnalysis #PortableWaterAnalyzer #WaterQualityMonitoring #PMI800 #EnvironmentalTech

𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In modern industries, compressed air plays a crucial role as a source of energy across sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, automotive, food, steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, paper, and cement. Predictive maintenance of equipment using compressed gases is essential to ensure operational efficiency and safety. However, leaks in compressed air systems, often caused by ageing infrastructure, loose fittings, or other mechanical issues, are common and can lead to significant energy waste and operational disruptions. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dN4wUeGN HIKMICRO #AirLeakDetection #CompressedAir #PredictiveMaintenance #IndustrialEfficiency #EnergyManagement #ManufacturingTech #SustainableIndustry #OperationalSafety #AIInIndustry