Wastewater treatment requires many different steps, at the end of which, harmless water is returned to the cycle. Microorganisms are relevant in various ways. In biological treatment, they are used as a complex ecosystem. This microbial ecosystem breaks down organic and inorganic pollutants for environmentally sound purified water.
Potentially pathogenic microorganisms in wastewater, on the other hand, pose an environmental risk; disinfection measures during treatment eliminate them. Knowledge of the exact number of all bacteria/microorganisms and their viability is important for the effective control of process steps. Only with this knowledge can the processes be controlled, monitored and ultimately optimized – for resource-saving and safe wastewater treatment.
The wastewater market faces a variety of challenges when it comes to ensuring stable and safe treatment processes. The reliable monitoring of biological treatment and disinfection processes, limited sensitivities of conventional detection methods, and a lack of standardization in process control necessitate targeted solutions.
This results in the following central challenges:
Flow cytometry enables a fast and precise analysis of the number and viability of bacteria in wastewater – in just 20 minutes. It also detects non-culturable but viable bacteria (VBNCs).
This information is essential for monitoring biological treatment and filtration, as well as for the needs-based optimization of disinfection. The disinfection performance can be specifically adjusted, overdoses avoided and resources conserved.
Through simple work steps and automatic data evaluation, the method delivers objective, reliable results without special expertise. In addition, the microbial fingerprint of the water makes it possible to detect changes in the biological system early on, quickly adapt processes and permanently ensure cleaning performance.
We provide precise, rapid and reliable microbiological quality control for demanding applications.
of wastewater treatment (biological treatment and disinfection)
of wastewater treatment (disinfection)
In order to optimise the processes, precise knowledge of the number and viability of the bacteria in the sample is required. Viability of the bacteria in the wastewater is necessary.
Our solution provides you with these insights within 20 minutes.
Our solutions enable rapid, reliable and automated microbiological control.
With the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer and CyFlow™ AL-20 Autoloader, you can quickly and easily detect microorganisms. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.
Total cell and viability analysis in water with the BacCount reagents. They allow the determination of the Total Cell Counts (TCC) and the Vital Cell Counts (VCC) in waters of all kinds, including production and process waters.
Reliable cell and particle analysis – experience you can build on
With decades of experience in cell and particle analysis, Sysmex Partec provides powerful solutions tailored to the needs of industrial applications. Our hardware and software deliver fast, precise results – directly on site in production.
Through scientifically validated methods and development in accordance with EN ISO 13485, we ensure the highest quality and reproducibility. Our adaptable, customer-specific solutions are developed in close collaboration with our clients – for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
Our international support structure and practice-oriented training programs ensure smooth implementation and sustainable use. As the only provider on the market, we offer a true end-to-end solution from a single source – from development to application.
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