Membrane sensor for water systems: concept prototype
Concept of a cylindrical sensor with a threaded tip and electrodes to monitor membrane fouling, with the electronics built into its body.
Water, agriculture and environment
Corporate
$25,000 – $50,000
≈ 6 months
The price includes design, functional prototyping, product testing and optimization.
Why monitor the membranes of a water system?
1
Detecting fouling
A sensor in contact with the membrane lets its condition be tracked.
2
Data-driven maintenance
Continuous measurement helps decide when to intervene.
3
Electronics in the sensor itself
Electrodes and electronics sit in a cylindrical, cabled body.
4
Connected
The IoT side takes the measurement to a control system.
First prototype of the membrane sensor
Product design
Cylindrical body with a removable threaded tip.
Electrodes and contact
Measurement elements in contact with the membrane.
Electronics
Electronics integrated into the sensor body.
Firmware
Measurement programming.
IoT connectivity
Sending data to a control system.
Prototyping
Prototype to validate the concept.
Project lead of the membrane sensor
“A sensor that lives in contact with water has to seal well and still measure accurately. Fitting electrodes, electronics and housing was the challenge. If we could do this, we can surely do your idea.”
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