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Dry Solids (%DS) in sludge cake

Dry Solids measurement for Dry Cake, measuring sludge cake density in concentrations from 10 - 40 %DS. There are inline sensors available, and sensors with a sample-grabbing device.

Dry Solids (%DS) in sludge cake

Get in touch if you want to partner with us on measuring your dry cake using the OLPAS ultrasound measurement technology.


Measuring sludge cake moisture content in wastewater treatment plants is a challenging task.

This is due to the fact that sludge cake is often not compacted and is discharged from the dewatering installation with sludge conveyors and screws. Existing inline measurements, such as microwave-based density measurements, often fail to accurately determine sludge density due to the granular nature of sludge cake and the presence of large air pockets.


The Olpas ultrasound technology provides a fouling-resistant measurement of the sludge dry solids content, independent of sludge type or morphology.

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MLSS / (activated) sludge concentration (Tentacle version, Chain mounting)

OBO-MLSA

MLSS / (activated) sludge concentration (Tentacle version, Chain mounting)

Factory callibrated sensor with modbus interface.  No screens or buttons necessary. 

MLSS / (activated) sludge concentration (Inline)

OTU-MLSA

MLSS / (activated) sludge concentration (Inline)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Water monitoring: Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC)

OTE-SEDA

Water monitoring: Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC)

Olpas SSC sensors use a novel proprietary 3-8 Mhz Accoustic Backscattering measurement technology for an exceptional wide coverage of particle sizes for its concentration measurement.  The sensors are pre-calibrated, drift-resistant and require very few maintenance.

Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) (inline mounting)

OTU-SEDA

Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) (inline mounting)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

TSS concentration (Inline mounting)

OTU-TSSB

TSS concentration (Inline mounting)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

TSS concentration in challenging environments

OTE-TSSC

TSS concentration in challenging environments

Olpas TSS sensors are pre-calibrated, drift-resistant and required very few maintenance; thanks to an industry leading fouling resistance and minimal sensor drift. 

TSS Low Concentration (Inline)

OTU-TSSD

TSS Low Concentration (Inline)

Low concentration TSS measurement (0 - 2.000 mg/L). Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Dry Solids (%DS) measurement in Iron water / Iron sludge (Inline mounting)

OTU-IWAA

Dry Solids (%DS) measurement in Iron water / Iron sludge (Inline mounting)

Measurement of dry matter (dry solids, DS) in iron water, iron sludge, ferric (hydr)oxide. 


Dry Solids (%DS) measurement in Iron water / Iron sludge (Submersible, chain mounting)

OBO-IWAA

Dry Solids (%DS) measurement in Iron water / Iron sludge (Submersible, chain mounting)

Measurement of dry matter (dry solids, DS) in iron water, iron sludge, ferric (hydr)oxide. 


Polymer Concentration Measurement (PCM) - Membrane safeguarding (Inline)

OTU-PCMB

Polymer Concentration Measurement (PCM) - Membrane safeguarding (Inline)

Measuring Polyelektrolyte (PE)/Polymer/Flocculant/Coagulant in low concentrations, as part of safeguarding and monitoring tool for membranes.  Easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Sludge Concentration (Inline mounting, hot-tap transducer)

OTU-SDXA

Sludge Concentration (Inline mounting, hot-tap transducer)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

TSS in dewatering centrate (with centrate pump and flowcell)

OTD-SDPB

TSS in dewatering centrate (with centrate pump and flowcell)

An easy to install end-to-end measurement solution with limited impact of air-bubbles and exceptional fouling resistance thanks to ultrasound measurement technology.  For measuring TSS in concentrations from 0 - 2.000 mg/L. 

The device consists of a sample grabber (centrate pump) and flow-cell.

TSS in dewatering centrate (inline mounting, hot-tap transducer)

OTU-SDXB

TSS in dewatering centrate (inline mounting, hot-tap transducer)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Polymer Concentration Measurement (PCM) (High concentrations, Inline)

OTU-PCMA

Polymer Concentration Measurement (PCM) (High concentrations, Inline)

Measuring high concentrations of PE/Polymer flocculant in the PE dissolution process (from powder), PE emulsion, PE dilution and activation.  Easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Residual Polymers in dewatering centrate (with centrate pump and flowcell)

OTD-SDPC

Residual Polymers in dewatering centrate (with centrate pump and flowcell)

An easy to install end-to-end measurement solution with limited impact of air-bubbles and exceptional fouling resistance thanks to ultrasound measurement technology.  For measuring polymer concentrations. 

The device consists of a sample grabber (centrate pump) and flow-cell.

Sludge Cake Concentration (Inline mounting, SS316 transducer)

OTU-SDXD

Sludge Cake Concentration (Inline mounting, SS316 transducer)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

Extended transducer for easy installation and maintenance with Hot-Tap retractable.

Sludge Cake Concentration - Grabbing Solution and Sensor

OTD-SDWE

Sludge Cake Concentration - Grabbing Solution and Sensor

The Olpas sludge concentration measurement system consists of a dataprocessor and ultrasound transducer, with a sample grabber.  The system is capable of measuring sludge in concentrations from 0 - 40 %DS. 

The Olpas ultrasound technology provides a fouling-resistant measurement of the sludge concentration, independent of sludge type or morphology.

Solids Concentration Measurement - Through Pipe (Clamp-on) [TRL-7]

OTD-THRC

Solids Concentration Measurement - Through Pipe (Clamp-on) [TRL-7]

Clamp-on sensor for measurement through pipe.

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