The conditioning of recirculating water in recooling plants also requires sustained control of critical quality parameters, such as pH, conductivity and the chemical agents added to prevent salinization, lime deposits and corrosion.
In addition to monitoring phosphate-containing products, conditioning agents based on polymers, such as polyacrylates, can be measured in the cooling water with the Testomat® 2000 Polymer. This enables a reliable assessment of the cooling water quality in correlation to dosing quantities and the chemical/physical influence of the active ingredients on the water matrix.
Testomat 2000 – Online Analysis Device for Polyacrylates Reliable online analyzer for monitoring polymer concentrations in water treatment The Testomat 2000 Polymer is an online analysis device for monitoring polyacrylate content in the range of 0 to 50 mg/L (ppm), with a standard product-specific factor of 1.00. The Testomat 2000 Polymer is a professional online analyzer for automatic analysis of polyacrylate content in water. Photometric measurement is based on the addition of two reagents. After a reaction time of approx. 7 minutes, the result is displayed digitally and can be used for control or documentation. With menu-guided operation, unit selection (ppm or mg/L), and versatile triggering options, the analysis process is efficient and reliable. It is suitable for monitoring conditioning agents in cooling and heating circuits. Technical Features of the Testomat 2000 Polymer Automatic interval measurements, external control options, and programmable switching functions allow adaptation to various process requirements. Two independent switching points with hysteresis, adjustable maintenance intervals, and internal error documentation increase reliability in continuous operation. Performance Profile of the T 2000 Polymer Analysis via automatic dosing of 2 reagents Measurement result displayed after approx. 7 minutes reaction time (measurement time without rinsing) Menu-guided operation and programming via plain-text display Selectable units in ppm or mg/L Analysis triggering: Automatic interval mode (interval pause adjustable from 0–255 minutes) External triggering Quantity-dependent via contact water meter Two independent limits with hysteresis (1, 2, or 3 bad analyses) and adjustable switching functions Monitoring of two measurement points (switching via external solenoid valves) Internal error documentation Programmable service address Programmable maintenance interval for maintenance requests Why is monitoring polyacrylates in water treatment important? Monitoring polymers ensures optimal dosing of conditioning agents, prevents deposits and fouling, and reliably protects water treatment equipment from operational disruptions. Chemical dosing must be monitored with a Testomat because its effectiveness is highly concentration-dependent. Continuous online monitoring ensures dosing stays within the optimal range, prevents under- or overdosing, and protects equipment, processes, and water quality reliably.