The organic load of raw water can no longer be managed solely with occasional laboratory analyses. In a context of greater variability in incoming water quality, having a continuous SAC 254 measurement makes it possible to anticipate incidents, optimize coagulation, monitor activated carbon filters, and improve the efficiency of UV disinfection. In many DWTPs, the…
This week we have had the pleasure to share in the offices of the Norwegian company OPTRONICS TECHNOLOGY(https://optronics-technology.com) a very interesting day on optical detectors for flammable gases and CO2. We are delighted to be able to incorporate your equipment, with the highest quality and reliability in the market, to our catalog and thus provide…
LaserGas™ II Open Path is an analyzer for long distance environmental gas monitoring (<50 m) from the Norwegian company Neo Monitors. The compact, high-performance LaserGas™ II OP consists of a transceiver and a retroreflector unit. The retroreflective unit consists of one or more cubic corners in a weatherproof enclosure, which reflects the light back to…
We are celebrating our anniversary! For 60 years, since 1963, we have dedicated our efforts to the improvement of automation in industry and process control. We develop our activity in the industrial sector, mainly in the commercialization of advanced technology equipment, capable of providing innovative solutions adapted to the needs of our customers. We are…
Introduction The metals in the pipe tend to oxidize when they come into contact with dissolved oxygen in the water. This results in the formation of stable metal oxides. Corrosion in water distribution systems can affect the health of consumers, costs and the aesthetics of treated water. Older systems may include lead-based solder that must…
Different technologies are available on the market to measure the quality of liquefied natural gas for evaporative gas applications. Traditionally, gas chromatographs have been used to measure gas composition and calorific value. These systems need calibration/carrier gases and require manual operation during navigation. Shipowners have expressed interest in alternative technologies. Technologies to reduce both the…
At Matelco we remain at the forefront of technology and are committed to H2 Green. We offer solutions for the improvement of H2 Green production plants for industrial use. It is generated from 100% renewable sources through the electrolysis process. Key solution for the decarbonization of the economy. For more information please contact MATELCO,…
The Modulable Optical Filters from the Norwegian company Tunable AS are the latest addition to our product portfolio for gas analysis. These gas analyzers can measure multiple gases simultaneously. They are also highly sensitive, small, robust and can be adapted to a wide range of applications. The heart of its equipment is a patented Modulatable…
A few months ago, Matelco and Adiquímica collaborated on a project at a major refinery. Adiquimica’s objective is to optimize the operation of steam boilers. This optimization saves significant amounts of water, steam and associated costs (such as gas consumption). Matelco has had the opportunity, in this project, to put its expertise in water quality…
The continuous measurement of specific and acid conductivity is of vital importance. It ensures the quality of the steam generated, the availability of the plant and the prevention of damage during the operation of the power plants. As we discussed in detail in the article “COST REDUCTION IN ACID OR CATION CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT”, the replacement…
In a basic oxygen furnace, carbon-rich molten iron (pig iron) is converted to steel by blowing oxygen through a top-mounted lance at supersonic speeds into the molten iron. This reduces the carbon content of the alloy and converts it into low carbon steel.
Many plants continue to perform manual sampling in the laboratory, as discontinuous sampling can cause delays in the detection of iron and manganese levels. The customer wanted to increase quality assurance and therefore switched to on-line continuous monitoring with the Topaz Iron analyzer from Seres OL (a Swan Group company).
We are currently in a race against time in the development of new vaccines against infectious diseases. In the biopharmaceutical world, the efficiency and technological productivity of bioreactors is a key point in this development. Bioreactors create the optimal environmental conditions of temperature, nutrient concentration, pH, dissolved oxygen, … for fermentation and/or cell culture production.…
In most industries, combustion processes are used as a source of heat and energy. For this purpose, boilers, heaters and furnaces burn fuels such as natural gas, biogas or even waste. When deciding on a new combustion control system, the following points should be taken into account: Capital expenditures (CAPEX) Maintenance and operating expenses (OPEX)…
Objectives to be developed in this article: Improved efficiency of chemical addition in the coagulation-flocculation process. Early detection of activated carbon filter saturation. Decreased energy consumption in UV disinfection control and increased lamp life. Water storage: ensure drinking water quality by continuously measuring organic contaminants prior to distribution. Let’s remember where we can measure…
We are very excited to share the appearance of our technical director Xavier Oliveras in the TV3 news. It is a small report that summarizes the requirements and IT risks of teleworking due to the coronavirus. At Matelco, we have been committed to labor flexibility for years. Therefore, we had all the necessary computer applications…
Objectives to be developed in this article on organic load control in drinking water: Improved identification of potential organic contaminants at plant inlet Improved efficiency of chemical addition in the coagulation-flocculation process. Early detection of activated carbon filter saturation. Decreased energy consumption in UV disinfection control and increased lamp durability. Water storage: ensure the quality…
OPERATING COSTS OF TRADITIONAL RESIN REPLACEMENT VERSUS AUTOMATIC RESIN REGENERATION EDI (Electro-Deionization Device) OF THE AMI CACE ANALYZER. On-line analysis of CACE (conductivity after cation exchange or also acid or cation conductivity) is the most necessary parameter to monitor and control the quality of the water-steam cycle of any thermal power plant and process steam…
In the industrial field, good flare design is vital to allow maximum destruction of “waste gases”. Good design ensures minimum harmful emissions to the atmosphere. At the same time, efficient design and operation will reduce operating costs. The waste gases, sent to the flare for destruction, can come from different points of the process. Therefore,…
The automatic sludge blanket level detector is a robust and reliable optical measuring system with no moving parts. ADVANTAGES Optimize energy consumption. Automation of sludge pumping. Instead of pumping at set times, pump when it is really needed. Optimize water removal to reduce costly additional processing (belt presses, digesters, centrifuges, etc.) Automatically maximize the…
Matelco expands its products with the range of sludge blanket level detectors from the Canadian company Markland Specialty Engineering Ltd.(https://www.sludgecontrols.com). The importance of a good control of the sludge blanket level will allow us to pump the sludge when it is really necessary, avoiding overflows and excess water. We are pleased to be able to…
Monitoring of corrosive products Lukas Staub, Michael Rziha and Marco Lendi. VGB PowerTech 3|2019 See here the original article: “Turbidity measurement as trend monitor for particulate corrosion products”. The monitoring of corrosive products is essential to determine the effectiveness of the chemical treatment of the water-steam cycle. Today, trend determination for corrosion products in thermal…
ADOS: new solutions for analysis, control of gases and risks derived from leaks. This week we had the pleasure to share with our new partner, the German company ADOS(https://www.ados.de) a very interesting day. It focused on the analysis of gases and the risks derived from potentially hazardous gas leaks in the environment. The importance of…
The installation of photovoltaic solar panels is an important precedent in our Strategy to Combat Climate Change. We promote the generation of renewable energies in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. MATELCO wants to contribute to building a more sustainable environment. We believe that a better life is possible for future generations; this is one…
We conclude this series of articles on mass flowmeters by discussing the influence of flow conditioners. Flow conditioners according to straight sections Multiple disturbances upstream of the equipment have a cumulative effect on the flow profile. If it is not possible to have enough straight runs, it is advisable to use a flow conditioner. Flow…
We continue with the second part of the series of articles about our Sierra mass flowmeters. Factory calibration. When measuring a gas with Sierra thermal dispersion mass flowmeters, it is important for the manufacturer to know the process conditions of the application that the end user requires for that meter. In this way, the manufacturer…
Selecting where to install the flowmeter based solely on ease of installation is a mistake. Flow profile considerations This note reviews the flow profile, some end-user application considerations. Explores the use of flow conditioners to improve the accuracy of a thermal mass flowmeter from the American firm Sierra. It is especially useful in areas where…
The study was carried out with an optical sensor from the Finnish company SATRON Instruments, for the improvement and optimization of resources associated with the ripening/pasteurization line, complementing the existing control by conductivity. The results obtained, extrapolated to one year, were as follows: Savings of more than: 744 m3 of water 2,868 liters of ice…
The supply of high purity hydrogen is critical for many industrial applications where impurities impair performance.
PREVEX gas analyzer for measuring solvent vapors and other flammable substances.
Innovation and customer proximity are two of the pillars that have accompanied Matelco since its creation. This is how we can respond to the needs implied by the evolution of the automation of industrial processes in different sectors. Its CEO, Anna Borrell, explains the keys to its success over more than 50 years and how…
Matelco has been implementing the ISO 9001 quality management system for more than 20 years. The year was 1997 and the objective was to increase customer satisfaction. We therefore set out to unequivocally demonstrate our ability to deliver products and services in accordance with your expectations. Time has passed. There have been changes, advances, new…
Controlling hydrogen IN-SITU was considered impossible. With the new hydrogen analyzer Never again! For the first time in the world, NEO Monitors (http://neomonitors.com/) has developed a hydrogen analyzer for in situ hydrogen measurement using the TDLS (Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) method. The underlying technology has already been successfully used in multiple industrial applications. Our new…
Legionella Major foci of Legionella infection The importance of legionellosis prevention Legionella It is a bacterium present in surface waters such as rivers, lakes and ponds. From these natural reservoirs, the bacteria colonize the supply systems of the cities, and through the water distribution network, they are incorporated into the sanitary water systems (cold…
In order to preserve the natural environment, sanitation systems consisting of sewage and rainwater networks have been implemented in cities and towns where there are agglomerations. These systems collect and send the effluents to be treated to the wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). For this reason, it is essential to have the appropriate means, such…
With the technical service Matelco’s commitment to the customer is total and exclusive. Because we offer a personalized service, highly experienced and tailored to the specific needs of each client. Our most contracted technical assistance services Commissioning of Matelco’s equipment Our customers contract the commissioning of our equipment to ensure a good start-up…
The mass flow controller for high precision gases How does our mass flow controller work? The excellent performance of the MaxTrak 180 model Main technical characteristics of the mass flow controller 1. The mass flow controller for high-precision gases. Our mass flow controller for gases from the American company Sierra allows us to guarantee…
CAF cavitation air flotation is easy to install and maintain. How does our CAF flotation equipment work? Main components of the CAF float Main applications of our CAF float Results obtained with our CAF flotation system Key advantages of our CAF flotation system 1. CAF cavitation air flotation is easy to install and maintain.…
SWAN pure water analyzers in a power plant Our technical service has a team of qualified engineers and technicians, specially trained to train your technical staff. In this post we explain a training we recently conducted. It was intended for maintenance and laboratory personnel of a power plant. At their facilities, we were able to…
Our optical VO-m sensor from Satron is a technological solution suitable for the measurement of different liquids. In addition to turbidity, it allows the measurement of colors and the content of suspended solids in fluids. At Matelco we believe that turbidity measurement is essential to ensure an optimal level of quality and industrial process control…
Matelco’s new corporate identity Since Matelco was founded in 1963, we have had a logo with which we have felt reflected and identified throughout this time. It has helped us to project our core business in the market, providing advanced technology equipment for automation and control of industrial processes . But more than 50 years…
Here is a video so you can see how our DAF dissolved air float works. It is made of stainless steel and incorporates all the necessary elements to achieve the optimum separation of solids and grease. The system works thanks to the adequate supply of air by dissolution. Dissolved air flotation DAF: an efficient…
Matelco attended the “Non-Alcoholic Beverage Strategy Congress 2017. An outstanding event in the sector that took place from February 15 to 16 in Barcelona. The event brought together leading companies in the non-alcoholic beverage market strategy. The attractions of this event were to discover the latest trends and product innovation. As well as all the…
