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Turbidity in Ballast Water Treatment
Turbidity in Ballast Water Treatment
Turbidity measurement is a critical parameter in ballast water treatment systems to ensure effective filtration, verify treatment performance, and maintain compliance with international marine discharge regulations. Real-time monitoring of suspended solids helps vessel operators prevent the transfer of invasive species and reduce sediment accumulation in tanks.
AlpHa’s TU90 turbidity sensor features a rugged optical system designed with the following features:
- Precision 90° laser-based scattering method compliant with ISO 7027
- Wide NTU range options (0 – 100, 0 – 1500, and 0 – 5000 NTU)
- Industry-leading low-range accuracy with ± 1% error in the 0 – 100 NTU range
- Built-in temperature compensation
- Custom OEM sonde and stand-alone configurations including optional programmable wiper
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The measurement of turbidity is important in ballast water treatment systems for the following reasons: AlpHa’s TU90 turbidity sensor enables inline turbidity monitoring in both open-loop and closed-loop ballast water systems, ensuring consistent compliance with global maritime regulations through dependable, low-maintenance operation.
- Range: 0 – 100 NTU
- Linearity: ~0.999
- Resolution: 0.001 ~ 0.1 NTU
- Accuracy: ≤ 1%
- Range: 0 – 1500
- Linearity: ~0.999
- Resolution: 0.01 ~ 0.1 NTU
- Accuracy: < 2%
- Range: 0 – 5000
- Linearity: > 0.99
- Resolution: 0.04 ~ 4 NTU
- Accuracy: < 4%
- Light Source / Method: 850 nm Laser / 90° Scattering
- Turbidity Response Time: T90 < 10 seconds
- Temperature Range: -5 to 60°C
- Max Pressure: 15 bars
- Depth Rating: 150 m
- Flow Rate Specification: 0.1 ~ 10 L / min
- Consumption
- Signal Only: 0.6 W
- Wiper Running: 1.9 ~ 3.8 W
- Dimensions: 40 mm x 210 mm
- Input Power: 12 – 36 VDC
- Warranty: 12 Months
- Form Factor
- Process Body
- Cartridge
- Custom Options Available
- Housing Material Options
- PVC / CPVC
- Metal
- Titanium
- Other Metals Available
- Thermistor Options
- Integrated Temperature Compensation
- Wiper
- Integrated
- No Wiper Integrated
- Integrated Insertions
- Plumbing Tee Available
- Flow Cell Available
- Sonde Integration
- Analog
- 4 – 20 mA
- Custom Options Available
- Digital
- RS-485 MODBUS RTU
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors
- Integrated Connectors (detachable or cableless)
- Mil-Spec
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors with Cables (including temperature)
- Tinned Leads
- DIN
- Spade Lugs
- Circular Connectors
- Any commercially available connectors and custom options available