Biofilm thickness measurement using an ultrasound method in a liquid phase

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Abstract

In this report, the development of an online, noninvasive, measurement method of the biofilm thickness in a liquid phase is presented. The method is based in the analysis of the ultrasound wave pulse-echo behavior in a liquid phase reproducing the real reactor conditions. It does not imply the removal of the biomass from the support or any kind of intervention in the support (pipes) to detect and perform the measurements (non-invasiveness). The developed method allows for its sensor to be easily and quickly mounted and unmounted in any location along a pipe or reactor wall. Finally, this method is an important innovation because it allows the thickness measurement of a biofilm, in liquid phase conditions that can be used in monitoring programs, to help in scheduling cleaning actions to remove the unwanted biofilm, in several application areas, namely in potable water supply pipes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8125-8133
Number of pages9
JournalEnvironmental Monitoring and Assessment
Volume185
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2013

Keywords

  • A liquid phase
  • Biofilm thickness
  • Monitoring systems
  • Ultrasound

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