Biofouling monitor and methods to monitor or detect biofouling
US6311546A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N17/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biofouling monitor is described which has a column having an inlet and an outlet; a microorganism nutrient feed line located upstream of the inlet; and a first pressure sensor located upstream of the inlet for measuring flow pressure and a second pressure system located downstream of the outlet for measuring flow pressure. Also described is a biofouling monitor which further has a recirculation system and optionally inert packing material located in the column. A method to monitor or detect biofouling ahead of time in an aqueous system is further described.
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