SSC - Suspended Sediment Concentration
Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) is the amount (mass) of mineral and organic particles suspended in water. These particles include soil, silt, clay, sand, and sometimes fine debris.
Olpas SSC sensors measure concentrations in the range 0-50 g/L for an exceptional wide range of particle sizes.
Key features
A reliable drift-resistant measurement of SSC
Fouling resistance, also in the most challenging environments:
Low maintenance and easy cleaning
Applications
SSC is a key parameter in environmental, hydrological, and industrial water monitoring for several reasons:
Application: Environmental Monitoring
Erosion and Sediment Transport: SSC helps assess soil erosion rates in rivers, streams, and catchment areas.
Habitat Health: High sediment levels can smother aquatic habitats, clog fish gills, and block light needed for aquatic plants (like submerged vegetation).
Application: Protecting Hydrodams and industrial water inlet
Knowing SSC at particular times is important to protect turbines when concentrations are high. The cost impact of letting turbines run during high-SSC events is enormous.
Applications: Industrial and Municipal
Water Treatment Plants: Suspended solids affect filtration and chemical treatment processes.
Construction Sites: Sediment runoff monitoring ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
Sensors for SSC - Suspended Sediment Concentration
Number of selected sensors:
2
OTE-SEDA
Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) (Submersible)
Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) sensors, using a novel Olpas-proprietary 3-8 Mhz Accoustic Backscattering measurement technology for an exceptional wide coverage of particle sizes for its concentration measurement.
Factory calibrated sensor with exceptional drift-resistant and very few maintenance.
OTU-SEDA
Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) (inline)
Inline SSC (Suspended Sediment Concentration) sensors, using the Olpas-proprietary 3-8 Mhz Accoustic Backscattering measurement technology for a wide coverage of particle sizes for its concentration measurement.
Factory calibrated sensor with exceptional drift-resistant and very few maintenance. Sensor is easy to install and to maintain with the hot-tap mounting support.