The Quality of air is getting worse as years pass by, especially in cities due to emissions from Industries and urban transportation. The ambient air around us, contaminated by harmful air pollutants, has made it Irrespirable.
Research says that among the 30 most polluted cities in the world 22 cities are in India, and according to the WHO almost 99 percent of Indians breathe air that is above the WHO’s defined safety limits. How do we monitor these pollutants & control them from the source and conforming to PCB regulations, in order to protect the environment and life on planet earth, providing world security and sustainability?
Why Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring?
Air quality monitoring is a process of evaluating the quality of air in the surrounding area, checking the effectiveness of control programs, and identifying areas for restoration.
Air Quality Monitoring System
Our Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) is specially designed to monitor ambient air quality. It is implemented to measure the concentration of air pollutants in the surrounding area and particulate matter continuously throughout the year. These may be installed at various places such as industries, hospitals, and communities through which we continuously analyze the air quality in the surroundings. To provide online data remotely to PCB Authorities or other agencies, we also provide wireless data transmission solutions using GSM wireless devices & any other type as required by Users. Air pollutants such as sulfur oxide, carbon monoxide, lead, ozone, particulate matter, and other harmful air pollutants can be monitored through AQMS. AQMS avoids major health problems caused due to air pollution.
Benefits of Monitoring Air Quality
Helps in determining harmful emissions & helps in their containment to protect human health.
Research has shown that there is a link between polluted environments and health effects. Studies observed that there is a decrease in lung function and an increase in heart attack due to increases in air pollution. According to the EPA High levels of air pollution affect people with asthma and other types of lung or heart disease. Old people and young children are especially vulnerable to health issues associated with air pollution. The effect of air pollution on human health also depends on various facts such as the concentration of pollutants in the atmospheric air, the amount of air taken in by anybody, and how healthy we are. Air Quality Monitoring has a significant role in overcoming health issues. Thus the data obtained from the monitoring process would assist in determining & reducing the impact caused by poor air quality on public health.
To Check Cities Meeting Air Quality Standards
The Air Quality Index is a tool to provide the public with timely and easy-to-understand information on local air quality and whether air pollution levels pose a health concern used by EPA and other agencies. AQI used to evaluate and classify the area based on the concentration of air pollutants and level of pollution.
AQI index
Air Quality
0 to 50
Good
51 to 100
Moderate
101 to 150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 to 200
Unhealthy
201 to 300:
Very unhealthy
301 to 500
Hazardous
Thus, with the help of air quality monitoring data, we can determine if an area is meeting the air quality standards devised by CPCB, WHO.
To Develop Geographically Data based on the Air Pollution Level
The quality of air varies across geographic locations and weather conditions along with air pollution sources which affect the quality of air. Thus air quality at different locations at different times varies.
There are 2 ways to classify the ‘pollution hazard levels’ at any areas which are facilitated with emission monitoring and controls, thereby designating them as
Area with less source of pollution and having a low air exchange rate
Area with less source of air pollution and having high air exchange rate.
The first with a low air exchange rate will have a poorer air quality than the second area because the first area causes the pollutants to build up in that area.
Thus quality monitoring helps to identify the polluted areas, air quality levels across the location.
To Determine the Effectiveness of the Air Pollution Control Program
National air control programs like NCAP are organized to prevent, control, and reduce air pollution. It was recently launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate change. Air pollution has severely affected the country, which led to 30.7% of deaths due to air pollution. The basic objective of the NCAP is to spread awareness among the public, build infrastructure for air pollution management and expand monitoring networks. Thus Air quality monitoring would help in evaluating the efficiency of the air pollution control programs.
Conclusion
Air quality monitoring is a life-saving measure that helps to continuously monitor & control emissions through real-time data.
RLT developed an advanced Air Quality Monitoring System capable of measuring air pollutants with remote wireless transmission of online data and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is AQMS?
Our Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) is specially designed to monitor ambient air quality. It is implemented to measure the concentration of air pollutants in the surrounding area and particulate matter continuously throughout the year.
2. Where to install AQMS ?
These may be installed at various places such as industries, hospitals, and communities through which we continuously analyze the air quality in the surroundings.
3. What are the air pollutants monitored through AQMS?
Air pollutants such as sulfur oxide, carbon monoxide, lead, ozone, particulate matter, and other harmful air pollutants can be monitored through AQMS.
4. What is called air quality monitoring?
Air quality monitoring is a process of evaluating the quality of air in the surrounding area, checking the effectiveness of control programs, and identifying areas for restoration.
5. How are polluted areas classified using geographical data?
Area with less source of pollution and having a low air exchange rate
Area with less source of air pollution and having high air exchange rate.
The first with a low air exchange rate will have a poorer air quality than the second area because the first area causes the pollutants to build up in that area.
6. What is called AQI?
The Air Quality Index is a tool to provide the public with timely and easy-to-understand information on local air quality and whether air pollution levels pose a health concern used by EPA and other agencies. AQI used to evaluate and classify the area based on the concentration of air pollutants and level of pollution.
7. What is NCAP ?
National air control programs like NCAP are organized to prevent, control, and reduce air pollution. It was recently launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate change. Air pollution has severely affected the country, which led to 30.7% of deaths due to air pollution. The basic objective of the NCAP is to spread awareness among the public, build infrastructure for air pollution management and expand monitoring networks.
8. How does air pollution affect human health ?
Research has shown that there is a link between polluted environments and health effects. Studies observed that there is a decrease in lung function and an increase in heart attack due to increases in air pollution. According to the EPA High levels of air pollution affect people with asthma and other types of lung or heart disease
The pH measurementplays a vital role in the industrial process irrespective of the type of industry. The pH value is an important attribute that has major effect on the quality of product being produced. The pH value ranges between 1to14, in which 7 indicates neutral, pH more than 7 indicates basic, and pH less than 7 indicates the acidic solution. It can be measured using a pH meter which is made up of three components, such as an internal electrode, a reference and a high input impedance meter. This is used generally by Water Treatment Plant Managers, Scientists and Researchers.
pH decides whether the water is consumable or not. There is a need to keep pH levels at some level so that humans can consume directly or indirectly.pH is also controlled in some chemical processes for proper reactions to occur & avoid plant corrosion. How are various industries using a pH meter attain product quality in their production process?
Wastewater & Effluent treatment Industry
In wastewater & effluent treatment, hazardous substances, organic waste, and heavy metal compounds are removed from the water with the help of chemicals added to adjust the pH level of the water and separating the dissolved waste from the liquid. The waste discharge should be monitored for pH level to avoid unnecessary environmental issues when dumped into the environment. During the step-by-step wastewater treatment process, the pH level should be monitored between each phase of the process to ensure safe water at the end. The pH meter is an important instrument in this industry to ensure the quality of treated wastewater.
Aquaculture Industry
Aquaculture is the fastest growing with a multibillion-dollar business in the food animal industry which is responsible for supplying seafood to half of the world. The industry is yet to overcome some technological challenges. In order to keep aquatic creatures alive companies need to monitor the pH level changes on a regular interval to ensure they are healthy enough to be consumed. The safest best range of pH levels for fish to grow is between 6.5 and 9.0. Thus the pH meter used to monitor the acidity or alkalinity of water storage facilities ,like ponds , in which fishes are grown & control the same.pH is an important consideration in aquaculture industry.
Food and Beverage Industry
The food & beverage industry deals with water more than any other industry as water is basic ingredient and used in all phases of food processing. Thus pH level plays an important role in maintaining the quality, taste, and safety of the products produced. Meters that measure pH level are used to insure that food products have an adequate acidity level that will prevent growth of food borne pathogens. To assure both consumer safety and product quality, beverages in particular use a final pH measurement at the bottling machine to confirm that the product is safe for consumption.
Pool and spa water Industry
In the swimming pool(especially community pools), there is a necessity to measure the pH level in order to determine how much sterilizing agents are needed to put in water to maintain a safe swimming environment. Sometimes water gets cloudier, it is due to pH levels being too high swimmers can get skin and eye irritation. The safest pH level for the pool or spa is between 7.2 and 7.8. Measuring and controlling Ph makes the Swimming Pools and Spa’s user friendly and safe !
Agricultural Industry
pH in Soil
In agriculture, soil pH plays an important role in the development of crops including root development, microbial activity, nitrogen fixation influenced by the balance of acid-forming nutrients and alkaline-forming nutrients. So it is important to monitor the pH level of the soil.
pH in Hydroponics
Hydroponics is the process of growing plants in a nutrient-enriched water-based solution instead of soil. The plant will die quickly when the pH level of the water swings too much in one direction. To avoid this kind of issue specialists monitor the pH level continuously with the use of a pH meter.
Conclusion
Thus our product pH Meter or Analyser eliminates the risk faced by many industries in maintaining their product quality. We, at RLT provide a high-tech pH analyzer ,with a high accuracy & fast response measurement suited for all industry needs.
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The Dissolved oxygenis the actual amount of free oxygen dissolved in water to support aquatic organisms in water streams, measured in milligrams per litre or ppm. DO is a key component of water, which plays an important role in the quality of water. Usually obtained from aquatic plants, atmosphere, and through waves. In water, at some particular conditions due to biological process there arise demands for oxygen: Biological Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand.
1.The Stagnant water which does not move contains low Dissolved Oxygen.
Stagnant water is comprised of considerably less dissolved oxygen because it undergoes less internal mixing as the upper layer of the surface contains oxygen-rich water that stays at the surface, which results in lower dissolved oxygen levels below the surface in ponds, lakes, etc,
2. Running water contains high Dissolved Oxygen rather than stagnant water.
Running water contains a high concentration of oxygen because it involves the rapid movement of water molecules and internal mixing which enables to diffuse more oxygen into the water. This typically occurs in rivers and mountain streams.
3. The cooler water contains high Dissolved Oxygen.
The water molecules in the cold water hold tightly so that dissolved oxygen cannot escape from the water, thus cold water absorbs more dissolved oxygen.
4.The warmer the water low will be Dissolved Oxygen.
In warm water, the water molecules tend to move faster which lets dissolved oxygen escape from the water. In this situation aquatic animals and fishes need to swim near the water surface which is warmer during summer for oxygen supply, the high temperature around the water surface affects the aquatic organisms.
5. Taste of the water depends on the concentration of dissolved oxygen present.
Water with a high concentration of dissolved oxygen is good for drinking and tastes better due to carbonation and acidity
6.Freshwater contains more dissolved oxygen rather than saltwater.
Dissolved Oxygen is present abundantly in freshwater as salinity plays an important role in determining the amount of oxygen water bodies can hold. Saltwater will contain less dissolved oxygen rather than freshwater.
7. Dissolved oxygen has different sources of origin.
Oxygen diffuses into the water body through different methods such as oxygen diffusion from the atmosphere, waves that cause rapid movement of water diffuse more oxygen into the water, and through photosynthesis performed by the aquatic plants and green algae.
8. Winds with high intensity promote the concentration of dissolved oxygen.
High-speed winds generate waves along the surface of the water, the bombardment of the water surface, and the air molecules diffuse more oxygen into the water. Thus higher wind flow improves the Dissolved Oxygen in the water.
9. High air pressure influences the dissolved oxygen level.
Air pressure plays an important role in diffusing oxygen into the water surface, when there exists high air pressure in the surrounding water body causes an increasing amount of dissolved oxygen into the water body. Conditions.
10. Low dissolved oxygen causes hypoxia and anoxia in water.
Hypoxia is a condition that occurs when the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water gets depleted less than 2-3 milligrams of oxygen per liter of water and anoxia is when there is no oxygen in water, this occurs because large amounts of minerals in the water promote algae growth when it dies bacteria consume oxygen to decompose organic matters. The hypoxia causes the death of fish and other aquatic organisms.
11. Higher dissolved oxygen rates save the Aquatic ecosystem.
In order to maintain aquatic life, the Dissolved Oxygen should be maintained high to support fishes and other aquatic organisms. Thus depletion of oxygen can cause death to aquatic organisms.
Conclusion
BOD and COD are the two main water quality attribute that depends on dissolved oxygen have a huge impact on water quality, it is important to monitor BOD and COD to measure the quality of water, RLT provides accurate high-tech BOD COD Analyser with extended service and support all over India.
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FAQs
1.What is Dissolved Oxygen?
The dissolved oxygen is the actual amount of free oxygen dissolved in water to support aquatic organisms in water streams, measured in milligrams per liter or ppm
2.What is stagnant water?
It is the water body that doesn’t flow through the surface of the water.
3. Why does salt water contain less dissolved oxygen?
Salinity plays an important role in determining the amount of oxygen water bodies can hold thus it contains less dissolved oxygen rather than freshwater.
4. What is called Hypoxia and anoxia in water?
Hypoxia is a condition that occurs when the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water gets depleted less than 2-3 milligrams of oxygen per litre of water and anoxia is when there is no oxygen in water, this occurs because large amounts of minerals in the water promote algae growth when it dies bacteria consume oxygen to decompose organic matters.
5. Where does the Dissolved Oxygen come from?
Oxygen diffuses into the water body through different methods such as oxygen diffusion from the atmosphere, waves that cause rapid movement of water diffuse more oxygen into the water, and through photosynthesis performed by the aquatic plants and green algae.
6. How does dissolved oxygen influence the taste of water?
Water with a high concentration of dissolved oxygen is good for drinking and tastes better due to carbonation and acidity.
7. What is BOD?
It is the amount of oxygen consumed during the process of decomposition of organic matter by aerobic bacteria.
8.What is COD?
The COD is the amount of oxygen consumed to chemically oxidizing organic matter into inorganic products.
Environmental Pollution is a global problem! Rapid Industrialization has led to the degradation of the environment in terms of water & air pollution.
In this blog, we essentially look at harmful effect of untreated effluents on Mother Nature. Environmental degradation causes long-term damage to ground & water resources.
In order to prevent this environmental pollution & regulate the management of industrial waste, the Central Pollution Control Board directed all the 17 categories of highly polluting industries for the installation of online effluent quality monitoring systems to monitor the effluent/waste discharges from these units.The Act (let’s give a link here which if clicked will open the ACT) insists industries to install an Online Water Quality Monitoring System in their Effluent Treatment Plant. OWQMS is a completely automated online water quality monitoring system that consists of various types of analytical & flow sensors & transmitters with sample handling systems at the outlet of the Effluent Treatment Section of the Industry. and a monitoring system integrated to provide real-time data on effluents present in the wastewater discharge from the industries in order to maintain as per CPCB norms. RLT solutions develop and provide both Online water quality monitoring Systems with advanced technology and increased accuracy integrated system with real time data through continuous remote monitoring as per CPCB guidelines
Government Act on waste discharge across industries & Public Utilities:
CPCB issued directions under section 18(1) b of the Water and Air Acts to the SPCB & PCC for directing all the 17 categories of highly polluting industries such as Dye Intermediate Units, Distillery, Sugar, Chloral Alkali Plants Tanneries,, Cement, Oil Refineries, Fertilizer, Power Plants, Pulp & Paper, Pesticides, and Pharma Sector, Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) and STPs, along with Bio-Medical Waste Incinerators and Hazardous Waste Incinerators for installation of online effluent quality & continuous monitoring systems to help track the discharges of pollutants from these units. Directives also required Industries & Public Utilities to install a Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring System to monitor parameters such as pH, TSS, COD, BOD, Chromium, Arsenic, Ammonia, flow etc
Benefits of Online Water Quality Monitoring System :
Continuous measurement of data for a long period of time at the monitoring site can be achieved through OWQMS.
It eliminates steps like sample collection, transportation pre-treatment, etc through automating the sampling process.
Instant data allows the PCB Authorities to immediately address issues & concerns.
Government Act on waste discharge:
CPCB issued directions under section 18(1) b of the Water and Air Acts to the SPCB & PCC for directing all the 17 categories of highly polluting industries such as Dye Dye Intermediate Units, Distillery, Sugar, Chloral Alkali Plants Tanneries,, Cement, Oil Refineries, Fertilizer, Power Plants, Pulp & Paper, Pesticides, and Pharma Sector, Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) and STPs, along with Bio-Medical Waste Incinerators and Hazardous Waste Incinerators for installation of online effluent quality & continuous monitoring systems to help track the discharges of pollutants from these units. Directions were also for the installation of a Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring System to monitor parameters such as pH, TSS, COD, BOD, Chromium, Arsenic, Ammonia, etc.
The Process Involved In Water Treatment:
The system includes various types of sensors like ORP analyzers, dissolved oxygen analyser, turbidity analyser, conductivity analyser which are implemented at the site integrated to the remote monitoring system through which provide real time data on water quality eliminating the need of human intervention to collect the sample ,transporting etc. This system will continuously transfer data to CPCB and SPCB through cloud technology which continuously monitors effluents present in water discharge.
RL Technologies OWQMS -Top performer:
Approved and recognized by the KSPCB and MSPCB
KSPCB
An expression of interest in association with the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore conducted by the Karnataka state pollution control board informed them to submit the details of sensor technologies available from companies all over the country. After the detailed deliberations, along with four companies, RLT was one of the four companies recognized by the KSPCB based on guidelines of CPCB.
MPCB
RL Technologies Pvt Ltd is one of the Recommended & Authorized Vendors vide a circular dt.18.02.21 received vide their implementation partner SMS CETP Plant at Aurangabad..
Make in India
We, RL Technologies Pvt Ltd, are a MSME Indian company manufacturing a complete range of Pollution Measuring Instruments such as Online Water Quality Monitoring System and Online Ambient Air Quality Monitoring system, as per Government directive of “MAKE IN INDIA” policy.
Experienced Manufacturer
RLT is a leading manufacturer of water quality monitoring systems and Ambient Air Monitoring System in India with 25 years of expertise in this industry making it the strongest among the industry. We continue to provide reliable products and services to our valuable customers. Experience in manufacturing and knowledge of the product is our strength!
Extensive service and support
We are providing services and support throughout the year across the country at the earliest. RLT is having service engineers available all over the country in supporting our clients through the lifetime of the product.
Contact RLT Technologies Today
RL Technologies is the most trusted company amongst STP owners.We provide online water quality monitoring system approved by KSPCB & MSPCB with extensive service and support across the country. We help all polluting industries to install online water quality monitoring systems.
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FAQs
1.What is an Online Water Quality Monitoring System?
OWQMS is a completely automated online system that is able to analyze, measure and monitor the effluents present in the wastewater discharged from the polluting industries.
2.What is the full form of CPCB?
Central Pollution Control Board.
3.What is the full form of KPCSB?
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
4.What is the full form of PCCs?
Pollution Control Committee
5.What are Industrial Effluents?
Industrial effluents waste discharges from various industries which affect the environment. Mostly it consists of chemical substances eliminated during the industrial process.
6.What is Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System?
It is a system integrated with different sensors which are able to measure the quality of air and pollutants present in the air.
RLT Solutions was one of company in RLT Group, which was started in the year 2018. We are an Indian Multinational Company registered with MSME. Our focus was Automations, Projects, O&M, Services & Training.
