Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Applications
■ Waste Water
■ Determination of
Biological Activity
■ Waste Water Treatment Plants
■ Analytical Laboratories
■ Scientific & Research
References
■ APHA, AWWA, WEF
Standard Methods 5210 D
■ H55 as a supplement
to EN 1899-2
BOD-Measurement
industrial waste water on sewage plants and
The BOD values are stored in the sensor memory
O2 CO2
outflow points.
Sample bottle and can be called up on the large-format display
at any time without the need for time-consuming
Manometric, respirometric conversion using factors. This means that test se-
BOD measurement using the ries that end on a Sunday can be evaluated during
Gas phase the following week without any problem.
Lovibond® OxiDirect
The Lovibond® sensor system OxiDirect is a 6 The measurement period is user-selectable bet-
sample system that allows precise measurements ween 1 and 28 days to suit the application. While
Waste water short measurement periods are useful for scientific
of BOD based on the manometric principle.
Manometric respirometers relate oxygen uptake applications, standard BOD measurements typical-
to the change in pressure caused by oxygen con- ly extend over a period of 5 days – and manomet-
sumption while maintaining a constant volume. ric determination of OECD, for example, generally
Thanks to the modern integral pressure sensors, it takes place over a period of 28 days.
is no longer necessary to use mercury for pressure
measurements.
BOD-Measurement
Inductive stirring system ET 606
Chemicals:
Potassium hydroxide solution 2 41 86 34 The microprocessor-controlled Lovibond®
45 %, 50 ml inductive stirring system is non-wearing and
Nitrification inhibitor (N-ATH) 2 41 86 42 maintenance-free. In other words, there are no
50 ml moving parts in the system.
Overflow flask, 21.7 ml 41 86 64 At regular intervals, the magnetic stirring rods are BOD CM test tablets, order code: 41 83 28
Overflow flask, 56 ml 41 86 55 accelerated and slowed down again, taking them
up to maximum speed and back down again. This
Overflow flask, 94 ml 41 86 56 ensures the centralization of the stirring rods. Temperature equalisation
Overflow flask, 157 ml 41 86 57 Stirring rods that move away from the centre of during BOD measurement
Overflow flask, 244 ml 41 86 58 the bottle are re-centered quickly and reliably. Temperature equalisation is essential prior to
The inductive actuation system guarantees main- biological testing, as temperature has a major
Overflow flask, 360 ml 41 86 59 effect on biological activity. BOD measurements,
tenance-free operation (no need to replace drive
Overflow flask, 428 ml 41 86 60 belts or burnt-out drive motors) for many years. for example, are always performed in a thermo-
statically controlled cabinet at a temperature of
Complete set 41 86 54 20°C.
Overflow flasks
Advantages For temperature equalisation, we recommend
Test set, BOD CM test tablets, 41 83 28 Lovibond® thermostatically controlled cabinets
■ Maintenance-free and non-wearing
box with 8 tablets with a user-selectable temperature from 2°C to
■ Regular change in stirring speed 40°C.
■ Automatic centering of stirring rods
■ No mechanical components in the stirring system