Accepta launches biofilm management system

Published: 22-Jul-2014

BioSentinel monitors, predicts and controls presence of biofilms in water systems


Accepta, a UK specialist in water treatment chemicals and technology, has launched the BioSentinel biofilm management system, which automatically monitors, predicts and controls the presence of biofilm in water systems.

With a growing number of water borne health scares in hospitals, hotels and public establishments across the UK, the Manchester-based company says it is essential to take a proactive, preventative approach to biofilm management.

BioSentinel’s early warning system is an intelligent solution to the issue, offering safety managers complete control over biofilm content in water systems. As well as drastically improving safety, the system helps organisations to maintain compliance, reduce operating costs and improve system risk profile.

Clive Harding, Senior Business Manager at Accepta, says: 'After extensive research, our team has come up with what we believe is a revolutionary new solution to biofilm management. Equipped with the capacity to actively monitor and treat biofilm growth, BioSentinel makes it easier than ever to comply with national safety standards.'

Using advanced modern technology, a highly sensitive biofilm sensor is inserted into an area of the water supply where biofilm is most likely to amass. The BioSentinel controller is used to power the sensor, which in turn nurtures the rapid growth of micro-organisms. This biological activity then creates a potentiometric difference which the controller is able to interpret. Using the results of the analysis, BioSentinel issues an automatic biocide dose to ensure precise control and protection.

Sensor signals are continually monitored and analysed ensuring that any trends are picked up in the earliest of stages. This offers controllers immediate warning when any dangerous biofilm development activity is occurring. The controller is then empowered with the knowledge to take proactive remedial action as required.

There are currently three BioSentinel systems: the entry level system, BioSentinel I, actively works to monitor, predict and adjust biocide dosing programmes; BioSentinel II and III offer increased sophistication such as data logging, SMS text/e-mail alerts, remote access and remote control via GSM/GPRS.

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