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In-Line Turbidity Analyzers for Particle Density Monitoring

METTLER TOLEDO turbidity meters are designed for in-line turbidity measurement in industrial manufacturing processes. These turbidity analyzers provide continuous turbidity measurement to help achieve process control in crystallization, phase separation, biomass growth (cell density), beer filtration and other critical applications. Select turbidity meters can also be used for color measurement.

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What is turbidity?

Turbidity is an optical characteristic that refers to the degree of clarity of a liquid. Turbidity levels can be measured with a turbidity meter. Turbidity in water is caused by individual suspended particles or colloidal matter that scatters or obstructs light transmittance: the higher the concentration of suspended particles/colloidal matter, the higher the turbidity. Such particles are normally too small to be detected by the human eye; therefore, turbidity measurement has to be done with a turbidity meter or turbidity analyzer. The best way to control processes that require close turbidity monitoring is with an in-line turbidity meter. An in-line turbidity meter provides a continuous measurement of turbidity that can be used for process control purposes. Everyday examples of turbid liquids are:

  • Milk - contains emulsified protein/oil drops in water
  • Wastewater - contains suspended particles
  • Wheat beer - contains yeast cells

What is a turbidity meter?

A turbidity meter, also called a turbidity analyzer, is a system for measuring suspended particle concentration in a process. A turbidity meter generally consists of 3 major parts: a turbidity sensor, a turbidity transmitter and a process connection. 

What influences turbidity measurements?

Turbidity measurement, as captured by a turbidity analyzer, determines the degree that suspended particles in a liquid medium, scatter light. The scattering is influenced by:

  • Particle concentration: Higher particle concentrations result in higher scattered light and therefore higher readings on the turbidity meter.

As a consequence of the three points above, it is only possible for turbidity to be used as a characteristic property of a sample if the measurement method is standardized. For example, in many brewery applications the liquid to be measured is yellowish in color and contains yeast particles. Therefore, to check for filter breakthrough, the amount of forward and side-scattered light is measured at an angle of 25° and 90° compared to the light source, for quality assurance purposes. Red (650 nm) and blue (460 nm) light sources are also specified in guidelines for turbidity and color monitoring.
