Waste flows are a relevant part of the production process in all industries, often due to discharge regulations and waste levies. Determining the degree of contamination of wastewater, using the refractive index, helps you monitor this waste stream. The concentration of sugar in the water is particularly important in the food industry, but other components in process water also influence the refractive index.
Monitor process water
The analysis of the composition of waste water after sampling is mainly done in laboratories, but more and more companies prefer continuous analysis. An in-line Brix measurement offers the solution in many production processes, for example to register an increase. The continuous analysis makes it possible to adjust the process immediately, making it easier to manage the wastewater flow. By automating the Brix measurement, quality is guaranteed and cost savings can be achieved in various areas.
Recycling
Wastewater with a high concentration of sugar can also generate money. Sugars are a good source of nutrition for bacteria and algae that keep natural water purification going in a waste processing station. These sugars are also a food source for bacteria that secrete fatty acids. These have recently been used in innovative projects to produce sustainable raw materials such as bioplastics (including PHA, PolyHydroxyAlkanate). To make money from wastewater, the composition of the wastewater must of course be carefully controlled.
Are you curious about what an in-line Brix measurement can bring to your process? Please contact John Heidenreich, product manager at Inventech via e-mail or tel. no.: 0162 460404.
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