Dissolved Ozone Monitors
Knowing the dissolved ozone concentration is a critical parameter for many ozone water treatment applications. It is also
important for controlling the ozone generator. While ozone residual can be measured via wet chemical methods,
dissolved ozone monitors can provide highly accurate real time measurements in a labor efficient manner. In addition,
the output from these devices can be monitored at a distance and can provide a feedback signal for controlling the
overall ozone water treatment process.
As with other ozone related monitors there are two basic techniques employed with these sensors. The first employs a
gas permeable membrane and electrochemical cell. A very small portion of the treated water is based by a sensor with
the gas permeable membrane. Ozone diffuses through the membrane and contacts an electrode. The current that flows
is proportional to the amount of dissolved ozone. Electronics in the monitor converts this signal to mg/l of ozone.
The other type of monitor uses UV to detect and measure ozone. This type of system is sensitive to other contaminants
in the water that might interfere with the measurement, for example anything that might impinge above the transmittance
of UV through water. This can include particles and organic chemicals. Finished drinking water would be expected to
carry a fairly low level of these materials, but in applications like wastewater, they might significantly interfere with the
results.
An indication of ozone concentration can be made using an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) probe and monitor.
Reading of positive values above the background level would be an indication of ozone residual. While they can not
directly give the ozone residual concentration they are inexpensive. They will also experience interference from other
oxidants in the water. On the other hand, ORP is a good indicator of anti microbial conditions. Greater than positive 650
mV is a good indication of disinfected water. Lower values have been used to gauge the quality of cooling water and
other water treatment applications.
As noted above, simple wet chemical test methods are available for measuring dissolved ozone. In one example, vacuum
ampules filled with reagent are broken under the surface of the water to be tested. Ozone in the water bleaches the
reagent which is blue. The lighter the color the more ozone. This color can be read on a color wheel or on a hand held
colorimeter. UV photometers, which have been properly calibrated can also read the results.
In selecting a method for monitoring ozone in water consideration should be given to the need for real time data,
automation requirements, cost, government regulations and accuracy required for the measurements.
Knowing the dissolved ozone concentration is a critical parameter for many ozone water treatment applications. It is also
important for controlling the ozone generator. While ozone residual can be measured via wet chemical methods,
dissolved ozone monitors can provide highly accurate real time measurements in a labor efficient manner. In addition,
the output from these devices can be monitored at a distance and can provide a feedback signal for controlling the
overall ozone water treatment process.
As with other ozone related monitors there are two basic techniques employed with these sensors. The first employs a
gas permeable membrane and electrochemical cell. A very small portion of the treated water is based by a sensor with
the gas permeable membrane. Ozone diffuses through the membrane and contacts an electrode. The current that flows
is proportional to the amount of dissolved ozone. Electronics in the monitor converts this signal to mg/l of ozone.
The other type of monitor uses UV to detect and measure ozone. This type of system is sensitive to other contaminants
in the water that might interfere with the measurement, for example anything that might impinge above the transmittance
of UV through water. This can include particles and organic chemicals. Finished drinking water would be expected to
carry a fairly low level of these materials, but in applications like wastewater, they might significantly interfere with the
results.
An indication of ozone concentration can be made using an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) probe and monitor.
Reading of positive values above the background level would be an indication of ozone residual. While they can not
directly give the ozone residual concentration they are inexpensive. They will also experience interference from other
oxidants in the water. On the other hand, ORP is a good indicator of anti microbial conditions. Greater than positive 650
mV is a good indication of disinfected water. Lower values have been used to gauge the quality of cooling water and
other water treatment applications.
As noted above, simple wet chemical test methods are available for measuring dissolved ozone. In one example, vacuum
ampules filled with reagent are broken under the surface of the water to be tested. Ozone in the water bleaches the
reagent which is blue. The lighter the color the more ozone. This color can be read on a color wheel or on a hand held
colorimeter. UV photometers, which have been properly calibrated can also read the results.
In selecting a method for monitoring ozone in water consideration should be given to the need for real time data,
automation requirements, cost, government regulations and accuracy required for the measurements.
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Spartan Environmental
Technologies, L.L.C.
7383 Lauren J Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
USA
Phone: 800-492-1252
Fax: 440-368-3569
E-mail: info@
spartanwatertreatment.com
Technologies, L.L.C.
7383 Lauren J Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
USA
Phone: 800-492-1252
Fax: 440-368-3569
E-mail: info@
spartanwatertreatment.com