Sludge Blanket Level Monitor

The CCS4000 Multi-Channel Sludge Blanket Level Monitor helps keep track of effluent quality in up to four separate water and waste water treatment clarifiers and thickeners. The system uses advanced ultrasonic technology to measure the compacted sludge level, the lighter rag material above the interface, and clarity loss in the water above the blanket and rag levels.

The monitor eliminates worry about the adverse effects of denitrification, septic sludge, washouts, and mechanical breakdown of rakes. Compacted sludge tracking ensures that only dense sludge is withdrawn from the vessel, reducing pumping and disposal costs. At the same time, the lighter rag layer can be tracked to monitor the settling characteristics of the vessel, and the output can be used to control the use of chemical additives.

The clarity loss measurement provides an early warning of potential blanket break-up and deteriorating effluent quality. This provides the operator with time to react to a potential washout condition that could cost expensive downtime, as well as heavy fines for non-compliance.

The monitor is delivered pre-configured, only the vessel depth needs to be entered. All systems parameters can be easily changed in the field through convenient keypad entry.

Drexelbrook Engineering Co., 205 Keith Valley Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Tel: 215-674-1234; Fax: 215-674-2731.