Published by Brad on May 16th, 2012
It’s been a busy couple of months here at Multisensor HQ!
We have seen huge interest in our products internationally with sales taking off in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia, plus distribution agreements signed with a number of new partners (look out for official announcements to follow….)
Published by Brad on January 18th, 2012
Our MD, Brad Weaterton, will be presenting at the workshop on “Onsite monitoring of surface and groundwater”
Further details about the programme can be found here
We hope to see you there!
Published by Brad on January 18th, 2012
- Multisensor Systems Ltd has announced the launch of the MS1200, an on-line VOC Monitor for Hydrocarbon and Oil in Water concentration measurements. The MS1200 uses advanced gas sensing techniques to provide a non contact and reagent free system. The instrument is designed to measure VOC concentrations as low as 5 ppb.
The MS1200 implements a true concentration measurement together with an alarm system with user programmable alarm levels.
Unlike other methods of measuring VOCs the Multisensor product does not require laboratory facilities nor does it employ any chemicals in its implementation. This reduces costs and time in monitoring VOCs at borehole sites, at the input of water treatment works or at environmentally sensitive locations.
The Multisensor MS1200 Monitor works by passing gas, from the headspace above the water, across a sensor array. The data from the sensors is subsequently processed to provide concentration levels and statistics. There is no direct contact with the water being monitored resulting in servicing only being required every 6 months, minimising cost.
The instrument reports concentrations of VOCs using a variety of communications interface options, including wireless, digital wired interfaces such as Profibus and a 4 – 20mA analogue current loop for SCADA systems. Historical data is stored within the monitor and this can be downloaded for further analysis via the wireless interface or by connecting a PC to the USB port. This method is also used for firmware upload and reporting of instrument status.
Consuming a typical 10W and working with power supplies from 90V to 240V AC or 24V DC over a temperature range of 0 – 50C the product provides accuracy of better than +/- 10% using the sample presentation system which is provided.
The MS1200 is available now as a system mounted on a backboard or as individual components.
Published by Brad on November 7th, 2011
A BILSTHORPE firm which polluted two countryside lakes with red diesel has been hit with a £20,000 fine and forced to pay more than £10,000 in costs.
A farming and vegetable packing business admitted polluting agricultural land around Rainworth Water and Rufford Abbey Country Park Lake with the fuel in November 2009.
The original source of the pollution was from a damaged diesel tank.
Rainwater had accumulated in the outer containment tank and a Strawson Ltd employee pumped the water out of the bund, not knowing that it was contaminated with red diesel.
An Environment Agency officer in charge of the investigation said: “Regulations state that waste water that is contaminated with oil must be disposed of carefully and with all the necessary paperwork.
The company commented that it has always been committed to robust environmental management on all its farms, and is regularly audited in respect of that.
See the full details here
Published by Brad on October 17th, 2011
British Water Industry Demonstrates Know-How to North American Market
LOS ANGELES (October 18, 2011) – The United Kingdom’s deep history and experience in the water sector is showcased this week through the presence of a delegation of British companies at the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest annual meeting of water sector professionals in North America.
The British companies – including UK Trade & Investment’s delegation of nine organizations – exemplify the country’s extensive expertise in the water industry, ranging from water resource management and engineering to water purification and treatment technologies and monitoring.
“The UK’s holistic environmental initiatives and regulatory framework have cultivated an active business environment in Great Britain, spurring water companies to innovate and implement new technologies and approaches that can be applied to global water issues,” said Michael Rosenfeld, UK Trade & Investment, Vice Consul – US Clean Technology Sector. “As the world collectively seeks answers to water scarcity and water quality issues, there is a strong recognition that the UK water sector is an important international partner providing solutions and resources to draw upon and collaborate with.”
Great Britain – which is home to more than 500 companies and 80,000 employees in the water industry – has proven to be an important partner in supplementing the water sectors in the United States and Canada.
“The UK’s deep experience in the water and environmental industries is a valuable supplement to the water sector in North America and has greatly enhanced the existing capabilities of Atkins North America for the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater systems,” said Douglas Fredericks, Vice President, Water Infrastructure for UK-based Atkins, a leading international engineering and design consultancy. The company has provided its water engineering services throughout North America, such as the recent upgrade and expansion of the 300 million gallon per day Potomac Water Filtration Plant in Montgomery County, Maryland which services more than one million residents.
During WEFTEC, Mr. Fredericks will discuss a more economically and environmentally sustainable approach to wastewater treatment on a UK Trade & Investment panel discussion about the water industry’s role in the world’s shift to sustainably-focused economies.
“Atkins is pleased to join other British companies in Los Angeles this week to share the knowledge and insight gained from our country’s extensive history in water management and environmental and infrastructure enhancement,” said Fredericks.
The UK is developing new technologies and solutions for the water industry, many of which are implemented throughout North America. For example, Cheshire-based Multisensor Systems – a developer and supplier of online environmental monitoring instruments – has received an enthusiastic response from water treatment and wastewater customers in the Western US and Canada. The company has secured two trials sites in the US for its latest thrihalomethane monitor, an online tool designed to monitor and report the concentrations of carcinogenic substances in drinking water, which will be showcased at WEFTEC.
“The regulatory environment in North America, combined with the need to drive down cost and energy consumption in its water sector, makes the region an ideal platform for partnership with the UK’s advanced technologies and experience in water management and treatment,” said Brad Weaterton, CEO, Multisensor Systems.
British companies are also providing services to several notable water quality projects in North America. For example, Atkins worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to develop and manage the $14 billion storm damage risk reduction program after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and Southern Louisiana.
Arup, a UK-based international design and engineering consultancy, is currently leading the engineering design of a vital new intake tunnel at Nevada’s Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the US and a source of water for millions. The new tunnel will ensure water quality and supply amid declining lake levels caused by increasing drought in the Southwest US.
“As governments, companies and regulators in North America and the UK continue to address critical issues like water scarcity and conservation, the collaboration of technologies, education and standards will be key to evolving the water sectors of both regions,” added Rosenfeld of UK Trade & Investment.
UK Trade & Investment – alongside its nine UK delegate organizations including Multisensor Systems – are located at booth #5337 West Hall during WEFTEC 2011. For more information contact Michael Rosenfeld, UK Trade & Investment, Vice Consul – USA Clean Technology Sector at (310) 420-0835 or mike.rosenfeld@uktradeinvestusa.com.
UK Trade & Investment will also be interacting from WEFTEC 2011 through its Twitter account @UKTI_cleantech.
About UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the British department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the UK’s economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage. For more information on UKTI, visit www.ukti.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7215 8000. For latest press releases, visit the online newsroom at www.ukti.gov.uk/media.
You can also keep in touch with developments at UKTI through www.blog.ukti.gov.uk, www.twitter.com/ukti and www.flickr.com/photos/tags/ukti.
Published by Brad on August 5th, 2011
Crop growers were fined £25,000 with £2,015 costs following the pollution spills last October.
An estimated 4,000 litres of diesel contaminated the surface water drainage system for 350m after a storage tank was broken into at the farm and a hose left running overnight.
Harlow Magistrates’ Court heard the farm’s accident management plan was out of date, not all drains were shown on its drainage map, and sprayer filling areas were too near to surface water drains.
Read the full story here: Chelmsford Weekly News
Published by Brad on August 5th, 2011
Washington, D.C. – On July 28, thousands of public comments were delivered to the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters calling for strong clean water protections. These comments, collected across the country, reflect widespread public endorsement of the Administration’s efforts to restore Clean Water Act protections to critical waterways and drinking water sources. Among those who commented were over 1,300 health professionals, 60 county officials, and over 250 sportsmen groups.
This show of public support comes as Congress debates legislation that would block EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward on clarifying which water bodies are protected under the Clean Water Act.
Hundreds of organizations have encouraged EPA to move forward with restoring Clean Water Act protections to America’s streams and wetlands. National organizations include American Rivers, Clean Water Action, Clean Water Network, Earthjustice, Environment America, Izaak Walton League, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club.
read the full article here: Environment America
Published by Brad on August 5th, 2011
A RIVER wildlife survey launched last week aims to highlight the condition of wildlife found in and around rivers in Wales and England.
The survey, by the Our Rivers campaign, aims to collect information about the wildlife and species people have seen in their area.
But it also hopes to tackle major concerns about rivers, after an official report showed nearly three-quarters failed environmental targets last year.
Jack Clarke, from the campaign, said: “Many of us have a river close to our homes where we love to walk, fish or simply sit and reflect and we’re hoping we can encourage this national army of river wildlife spotters to tell us what they have seen.
He said river wildlife is under threat by rural and urban pollution, over-abstraction, sewage discharges and invasive species.
An Environment Agency report last year showed that 72% of rivers in Wales and England are failing European environmental targets, he said.
Mr Clarke added: “We need to raise awareness of these issues and put pressure on the Government to do something about them ahead of the publication of the upcoming Water White Paper.
“This document will set out how our Government cares for our river network and the wildlife that depends on it.”
To take part log on to www.ourrivers.org.uk
Read the full article: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/07/11/army-of-wildlife-watchers-to-monitor-our-rivers-91466-29029746/#ixzz1U9egZ1Wj
Published by Brad on April 6th, 2011
Manchester, UK – 6th April 2011 – Multisensor Systems Ltd has announced the availability of a new range of volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Hydrocarbon detection products, based upon its advanced, low maintenance sensor technology. These monitors are designed to protect Water Treatment works, monitor Industrial Wastewater for accidental and illegal discharges and for environmental monitoring.
Service and calibration periods are 6 months reducing cost of ownership and the non contact method of sensing VOCs makes for very high reliability.
The MS1100 range provides for the detection of VOCs to parts per billion concentrations, so hydrocarbons can be detected much earlier than is the case using optically based instruments.
The MS1100 is smaller than its predecessors and provides an adjustable alarm function to signal a high VOC concentration event, relative to the background level in an individual application or environment. The instrument adapts automatically to sensor and circuit drift.
A 4-20mA isolated loop output for integration into a SCADA system is provided as standard. Additional communications options, such as a wireless data modem, Profibus or extra relay drives are available.
A USB port is provided for programming of the unit and firmware upload, or this can also be achieved via the optional wireless modem. All data is collected and stored for later retrieval, allowing detailed analysis using the graphical User Interface (GUI) which is supplied, or if preferred via standard spreadsheets.
The instrument is housed in an IP65 enclosure, requiring 90-240V AC single phase or 24V DC power, and is supplied with all software and GUI.
Published by Brad on March 9th, 2011
We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Wasser Berlin Trade fair and Congress between 2nd and 5th May 2011.
“The global economy depends on water. Water is the source of life for the world population – today and tomorrow. The industry’s main event for water and wastewater WASSER BERLIN INTERNATIONAL offers the attractive combination of a professional trade show and an international congress program.”
For more details, please visit the Wasser Berlin website here
Multisensor Systems Ltd are looking forward to a successful show and hope to see you at our booth in Hall 5.2, stand no 214