Optical Probes & Process Sensors

Detecting Trace Oil in Water: Why It Matters and How It’s Done

September 9, 2024

The importance of detecting oil in water goes beyond just regulatory compliance or maintaining smooth operations. Oil-contaminated water poses a significant threat to both ecosystems and industry. Even trace amounts of oil can cause serious […]

Assessing Liquid Purity: The Central Role of the Platinum-Cobalt Color Scale

July 1, 2024

Understanding the color of liquids is crucial for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to environmental management. The Platinum-Cobalt (Pt-Co) color scale provides a vital metric for assessing the purity and quality of liquids. This blog explores […]

Detecting Oil Contamination with Precision: The Role of UV Fluorescence Monitoring

March 7, 2024

In industries ranging from food production to environmental management, the specter of oil contamination presents a complex challenge. Not only does it pose risks to product integrity and consumer safety, but it also carries significant […]

Improving Sensor Reliability in Microalgae Cultivation

October 18, 2023

Microalgae cultivation comes with two main measurement challenges: 1) accurately monitoring the growth phases and 2) determining the optimal time for harvesting. In particular, ensuring precise cell density measurements and consistent monitoring of pH and […]

Analog vs. Digital Memosens Probes: What’s Best for Process Analytics?

April 18, 2023

In the world of process analytics, the need for accurate and reliable pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurements is critical to ensuring high-quality production. For many years, analog sensors have been the go-to solution for […]

Why Industry Should Use Optical Flow Cells To Eliminate Delayed Sampling

September 25, 2022

With a real-time ‘virtual window’ into your processes, benefits multiply Do you take process samples and make offline measurements with optically based instrumentation as part of your production method? If so, you have a lot […]

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