PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
CO₂ AND O₂ MEASUREMENT FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
CO₂ AND O₂ Measurement for the Pharmaceutical Industry
For continuous measurement of dissolved oxygen in liquids and gases, OXYTRANS is perfectly suited. The instrument is designed for applications requiring maximum sensitivity and highest accuracy. It is easy to operate and virtually maintenance-free. Electrolyte solutions are not necessary and no oxygen is consumed during the measurement. The optical measurement technology is based on the effect of luminescence quenching, i. e. the radiationless redistribution of excitation energy via molecular interaction.
For continuous measurement of dissolved carbon dioxide in liquids, CARBOTEC TR-PT and CARBOTEC NIR is perfectly suited. For measuring carbon dioxide, the carbonated liquid flows through the sensor head (measurement chamber). everal times per minute the chamber is closed and its volume rapidly increases. This expansion generates a gas phase in the chamber. The large partial pressure difference of CO₂ forces the carbon dioxide out of the sample (liquid in the chamber) into the gas phase.
The new generation of CARBOTEC NIR sensors is based on Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) technology. Near infrared (NIR) light is transmitted through a sapphire crystal.
CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
Inductive Conductivity Sensor for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The cost-effective ILM-4 conductivity meter is used for hygienic applications in pharmaceutical industries.
ILM-4 Inductive Conductivity Meter, utilized for the control of CIP processes (e.g. phase separation of detergent/water), concentration measurement (e.g. increasing the concentration of CIP detergents), can also be used for product monitoring and quality assurance.
TURBIDITY MEASUREMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Turbidity Sensors for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Turbidity Sensors - Reliable and Cost-Effective. The measurement of turbidity is an essential parameter for the automation of process runs in process engineering. INSTEK CONTROL, Anderson-Negele's distributor in South Africa and Sub Saharan countries, offer sensors with different measuring methods for almost every customer application. The ITM-4 is perfect for fresh water control in the pharmaceutical industry.
BIOFILM MONITORING
ALVIM Biofilm Monitoring System
Bacteria settle among any structure (pipelines, tanks, machinery) in contact with the water in a very short time, if appropriate preventative measurements are not applied. The ALVIM real-time, on line, Biofilm Monitoring System is able to detect bacterial settlement since its first phases (down to 1% of surface covered by micro-organisms such as Legionella pneumophila) and, based on these data, manually or automatically adjust and optimize cleaning treatments / biocide treatments. This way keeping biofilm growth under control.
What is biofilm?
The terms biofilm refers to the layer of micro-organisms (bacteria, diatoms, fungi, etc.) that grows on any surface in contact with water or other liquids. It has been demonstrated that biofilm can grow even in extreme conditions, causing damages that can range from Legionella contamination to Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC).
