Turbidity monitoring

What is turbidity monitoring?

The measurement of oil and turbidity is based on an in-line intermediate sample drawn from the process, which is passed through the meter and then returned to the process. A light signal is passed through the medium, with its refraction in a clean medium known.

Selection of turbidity monitoring devices

For example, in condensing systems the meter checks the purity of the condensate. In several industrial processes where product tanks are heated with steam, there is a risk that if the heating coils burst, a foreign substance such as oil flows into the condensate system. Upon detecting a change in the purity of the condensate, the GESTRA OR oil and turbidity sensor immediately sends information to the control room and triggers, for example, a 3-way valve in the line to divert the dirty condensate to a reserve container.

This ensures that information about an abnormal condition is received quickly, and the oily condensate does not contaminate the entire condensate system.

GESTRA OR 52 is designed for continuous monitoring of turbidity, emulsified oil, and fat content in liquids.

Applications include monitoring the oil content in condensate from steam boiler plants as well as overseeing sand filters, reverse osmosis, and mineral removal in water treatment plants. Other applications include wastewater treatment plants and the beverage industry, among others.

We assist in selecting turbidity monitoring devices that meet the requirements of your application. Contact our representatives for more information.