Disinfection is one of the most energy-intensive steps in wastewater treatment. While ultraviolet systems have become a safer alternative to chlorine, they can also be among a plant’s highest operating costs. Achieving full disinfection without overspending on power requires precise control and reliable, real-time data. This combination remains difficult for many facilities to maintain.
The new TurbiTech UVT sensor from In-Situ gives operators the insight they need to manage UV disinfection more efficiently. By continuously measuring UV transmittance and total suspended solids, the sensor shows how changing water conditions affect performance. With this data, operators can fine-tune lamp intensity, reduce energy use and maintain reliable disinfection results while lowering costs.
The TurbiTech UVT measures the amount of 254-nanometer light that passes through water, providing a clear picture of organic content and water quality. Its optimized optical path ensures accuracy in clean-water applications, while a retractable probe and patented seal-and-scraper cleaning system remove buildup without air, water jets or wipers. The result is consistent, drift-free performance with less downtime.
“I’m excited to offer a cost-effective way for customers to get reliable data to optimize their UV disinfection processes,” says Steve Sewell, product manager for Process Instrumentation at In-Situ. “This product will help them lower both capital and operating costs, a double benefit.”
By combining accuracy, durability and ease of use, the TurbiTech UVT helps operators simplify complex processes and gain confidence in every measurement.
In-Situ environmental and process water monitoring technology is designed to simplify data collection, access and management, allowing customers to quickly adapt to ecological, regulatory and workforce challenges. In-Situ makes it easy to monitor in the field, at the plant or from the office.
