Released on: February 26, 2008, 3:43 am

Press Release Author: ATi

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Analytical Technology Inc. (ATi) announces that its A15/76
Turbidity Monitor is capable of achieving reliable low-range measurements of
turbidity levels in both drinking water and industrial water treatment applications.
Turbidity is measured in nearly all water systems and is a general indicator of the
optical clarity of water. The A15/76 Turbidity Monitor from ATi is capable of
accurately measuring turbidity in clean or waste water. In clean water
applications, the unique sensor flowcell eliminates sample degassing for precise and
reliable results. In dirty water applications, ATi's Auto-Clean system allows
reliable accurate measurement without the need for constant cleaning.

Press Release Body: Analytical Technology Inc. (ATi) announces that its A15/76
Turbidity Monitor is capable of achieving reliable low-range measurements of
turbidity levels in both drinking water and industrial water treatment applications.
Turbidity is measured in nearly all water systems and is a general indicator of the
optical clarity of water. The A15/76 Turbidity Monitor from ATi is capable of
accurately measuring turbidity in clean or waste water. In clean water
applications, the unique sensor flowcell eliminates sample degassing for precise and
reliable results. In dirty water applications, ATi's Auto-Clean system allows
reliable accurate measurement without the need for constant cleaning.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the level of turbidity in drinking
water should not exceed 5 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU), and ideally should be
less than 1 NTU. The A15/76 Turbidity Monitor from ATi is capable of achieving
precise turbidity measurements as low as 0.001 NTU and as high as 4000 NTU within a
single system, and eliminates the need for separate high and low range instruments.

Turbidity levels are traditionally difficult and time-consuming to measure; however
ATi's A15/76 sensor is designed to operate under pressure to eliminate air bubbles
which are a common problem in many turbidimeters, often causing air bubble errors.
The turbidity sensor used in the A15/76 monitor is a planer sensor with the light
source and photo detector mounted on a flat face. The signal generated by the
detector is amplified inside the sensor for transmission to the display unit.
Periodic pulsing of the light source allows the sensor zero to be adjusted
automatically for improved stability in low-range applications. Dual beam technology
compensates for any sensor fouling or long term degradation of the light source or
detector.

When used in conjunction with ATi's air blast Auto-Clean system the monitor can also
be in industrial water treatment and can aid compliance with effluent control as
part of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) guidelines. Under
these regulations, manufacturers must demonstrate that they are implementing the
\'Best Available Techniques\' (BAT) to control water emissions and provide a high
level of protection to the environment as a whole. The essence of BAT is that the
selection of techniques to protect the environment should achieve an appropriate
balance between the environmental benefits and the costs incurred by operators. The
ATi D15/76 Turbidity Monitor also provides manufacturers with a cost-effective BAT.
The \"air-blast\" sensor cleaning system automatically cleans the sensor as often as
necessary to maintain reliable measurements.

For more information about ATi's A15/76 Turbidity Monitor please call +44 (0)1457
832800, e-mail info@analyticaltechnology.com or visit: www.analyticaltechnology.com


Web Site: http://www.analyticaltechnology.com

Contact Details: For further press information please contact: Eleanor CallanMonk,
The Scott Partnership, 1 Whiteside, Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8AA
Tel: +44 1477 539539 Fax: +44 1477 539540 e-mail: ati@scottpr.com