Biofilms can form in industrial plants if process water is contaminated with microorganisms. Under appropriate conditions, these adhere to the surfaces of the plants, multiply, and grow into a biofilm.
Contamination with microorganisms and thus the risk of biofilm formation is critical because biofilms can, among other things, reduce the effectiveness of a plant, lead to increased maintenance, and pose health risks due to microorganisms.
They can significantly impair operational safety, product quality, and economic efficiency. This may lead to delays in operations and increased operating costs.
A standardized microbiological quality control of the process water with regard to quantity and viability of microorganisms makes it possible to take early measures to avoid damage and costs.
With the Sysmex Partec reagents CyStain™ BacCount Total and CyStain™ BacCount Viable, the total amount of bacteria and their viability can be analyzed quickly and easily. In combination with a Sysmex Partec flow cytometer and the specially developed quality control procedures with automatic result analysis and report generation, process water is controlled in a standardized manner.
Contamination by microorganisms is detected early, which means that the formation of biofilms can be contained early in order to guarantee the effectiveness and safety of your industrial plant.
Contamination can lead to a health risk or inefficient production facilities – and classic tests often take days.
Our solutions detect problems early, reduce waiting times, and minimize errors through automated reports.
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