Analyser with Intelligent Sensor Technology Optimises Water Filter Backwash Monitoring

摘要

Engineers in charge of drinking water treatment plants will want to learn more about the precise, low-maintenance Triton TR8 Turbidity Analyser from Electro-Chemical Devices (USA), ideal for monitoring turbidity in filter backwashing systems to optimise plant efficiency. Filter backwashing is a critical part of the drinking water production process. During backwashing, water flow is reversed and increased in order to flush out debris and particles.Turbidity is used to monitor the progress of the cleaning, and when the turbidity returns to a value near the turbidity of the clear well water the backwash cycle is stopped. Backwashing cleans the filter to preserve water quality and also extends the life of the filter; however, backwashing too frequently can lead to degraded filter performance.