DDE] essiess-sicpiyscar-ensineenns moldaenke Fast and sensitive detection of toxic substances in water www.bbe-moldaenke.deCree oceans Advanced technology for water quality control ‘The bbe Algae Toximeter analyses water for the presence of toxic substances by recording the activity of algae cells under the influence of a sample stream. Based on the fluorescence measurement of chlo- rophyll bbe has developed a sensitive method for the detection of hazardous compounds in samples of e.g. water supply systems, rivers, treatment plants, soil recultivation and sewers. Continuous biologi- cal monitoring with the bbe Algae Toximeter enables the detection and warning of toxic discharges. ‘The instrument records the amount and duration of these discharges. Rapid response and a record of the incidents are made promptly available to the responsible authority. Thus, bbe biomonitoring systems are well-suited to prevent wilful or negligent damage to water supplies and are already in use for the long-term surveillance of water quality around the world. Parameters The Algae Toximeter determines the following parameters: ‘measurement of variable chlorophyll fluorescence of the water sample (Genty method) shows the percentage of active chlorophyll and serves as degree of toxicity ‘measurement of the sample transmission enables compensation of turbidity effects tonicity /inhbitation ‘measurement of direct chlorophyll fluorescence corresponds to the wet-chemical chlorophyll analysis ‘measurement of algae class distribution gives a quantitative ‘mass of different algae classes: green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms and dinoflagellates and cryptophytesCheck your water quality by sensitive online biomonitoring The bbe Algae Toximeter determines Measurement and Data Evaluation toxic substances in surface waters. Mo- lecular interaction of these substances For the measurement, water samples are pumped into the measuring sensor with the photosynthetic apparatus of where the algae concentration and their activity are determined fluorome- Ggreenalgae resultsin aloss ofactvity(pri-_trically. Based on low light excitation (fo) and high light excitation (fm) the. Try production, cxygen evolution). The __Genty Parameter? is calculated as a relative mass of activity. Subsequently, activity is related to chlorophyll fluore- defined amount of standardised algae i injected into the sensor and the me- scence anatural phenomenon of phato- surement is repeated. The activity of the additional algae stays constant as synthesis. The test organisms the algae _long a no toxic substances are present. In the presence of toxic substances, — te cultivated in an integrated fermen. the activity of the standardised algae is reduced. ter. A water sample is mixed with the Optical davices under prolonged operation are subject tothe development of standardised algze. If the algae are af- obstructive biofilms. To prevent biofouling the measuring cal is periodically fected, e.g. by the negative impact of a cleaned with a cleaning device. herbicde that reduces att af the The bb software oes 2 cence graphic desktop which splay the tats algae, an alarm isinduced. Themajorad- oF 31th ralavant parameters and maasurements in full or tiled window mode. vantage ofthe fluorometric assay ishigh Sansibity nd the imnechote goporce TR€Measurement data are automaticaly stored ina database for continuous of fluorescence measurement, and the detection of the broad range of different chemicals that influence algae activity. Cone pat’ 2.440" Atrazin Terbutylazin soproturon Diuron| The fermenter The cultivation of the standardised algae _ettect of dirterent herbicides on the Inhibition of algae activity takes place ina fermenter, whichis regu- lated “turbidostatically” by an additional _Forthe analysis f the results bbe software isused. Thisreliable system is used fluorescence measurement. This regula- In numerous toximeters. The software recognises rapid changes in signals to- tion insures thatthe algae concentration gather with a statistical analysis - and is therefore the suitable program for and their activity are maintained atacon- the determination of taxic events stant level Option Programmable reference solution proce- dure. An extra fed line provides 3 rete rence measurement with astandard, ie," Sms arn al thant batman got a taxin, with a defined concentration, ‘Bro nope ncaa ae nena man em