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Dry Solids in Sludge Cake (%DS)

The Olpas sludge cake dry solids measurement consists of a single ultrasound transducer and a dataprocessor. The measurement device is capable of measuring sludge cake density in concentrations from 10-40 %DS.

The unique OLPAS measurement technology is used for all versions available: a Dry Solids sensor for inline mounting in a pressured pipe, and a Dry Solids sensor with sample grabber.
A clamp-on sensor is available for usage in specific circumstances where measurement through the pipe is preferred.

Dry Solids in Sludge Cake (%DS)
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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.

Available Product-ranges

Sludge Cake Concentration (Inline mounting, SS316 transducer)

Sludge Cake Concentration (Inline mounting, SS316 transducer)

Factory callibrated sensor with Modbus interface. 

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

Product Variations:

Product-range Code:

OTU-SDXD

Sludge Cake Concentration - Grabbing Solution and Sensor

Sludge Cake Concentration - Grabbing Solution and Sensor

This product is currently only available for partners within a co-development agreement. 

Get in touch if you want to be part of a pilot. 

Product Variations:

Product-range Code:

OTD-SDWE

Sludge cake - Insertion Sensor

Sludge cake - Insertion Sensor

This product is currently only available for partners within a co-development agreement. 

Get in touch if you want to be part of a pilot. 

Product Variations:

Product-range Code:

OTD-SDWD

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

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

Clamp-on sensor for measurement through pipe.

Product Variations:

Product-range Code:

OTD-THRC

High Solids Concentration Measurement - Clamp-on [TLR-7]

High Solids Concentration Measurement - Clamp-on [TLR-7]

Clamp-on for measurement of high concentration dry solids. 


Product Variations:

Product-range Code:

OTD-HSCO

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