Bacteria colonize any structure (pipelines, tanks, machinery, …) in contact with the water in a very short time, if appropriate countermeasures are not applied.
The ALVIM real-time, on line, Biofilm Monitoring System is able to detect bacterial settlement since its first phases (down to 1% of surface covered by microorganisms) and, basing on these data, to manually or automatically adjust and optimize cleaning treatments / biocide treatments (in industrial water systems, cooling towers, pure water lines, etc.) allowing to check, at the same time, the efficacy of the cleaning.
Among the advantages of the ALVIM technology:
- early warning detection of bacterial biofilm growing on pipelines, tanks, heat exchangers, RO membranes, …
- while fouling sensors detect “generic deposit”, ALVIM probes detect bacterial biofilm
- optimization of cleaning and sanitation treatments (biocides, disinfectants, …)
- easy to install, easy to operate
- virtually maintenance-free probe
- real-time, continuous biofilm monitoring
- high sensitivity
- modular, scalable system
ALVIM Biofilm Sensors have been already used, with highly satisfactory results, in several industrial fields (cooling water systems, industrial water treatment, desalination, food processing, paper mills, etc), including large international companies.
A001S3, ALVIM standard sensor, suitable for most industrial applications. Given its corrosion resistance, it is particularly indicated for seawater applications.
AS01S3, with hygienic connection to the process (VARIVENT®), flat surface in contact with the liquid and high resistance to chemical treatments, this model is indicated for applications where hygiene is critical.
AS11S3, with hygienic connection to the process (DIN 32676, ISO 2852), flat surface in contact with the liquid and high resistance to chemical treatments, this model is indicated for applications where hygiene is critical.
AX03S3, ATEX certified, this model is indicated for classified areas and applications where there is a risk of explosion (e.g. Oil&Gas).
Applications
- Open cooling towers
- Cooling towers
- Once-through cooling systems
- Power plants
- Legionella prevention
- Food production
- Mineral water bottling
- Soft drinks
- Water distribution networks
- Industrial reverse osmosis
- Reverse osmosis desalination
- Paper mills
- Biogas upgrading plants
Raymond Karsten
Instek Control (Pty) Ltd
Tel. +27 12 998 6326
info@instek.co.za
www.instek.co.za
