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The measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO) with handheld testers from HORIBA is used in many areas to monitor water quality and ensure that biological and chemical processes run optimally. Here are the most important areas of application:

  1. environmental & water monitoring
  • Checking the oxygen content in rivers, lakes and seas
  • Detection of oxygen deficiency (eutrophication) or pollution
  • Monitoring water quality after rainfall or industrial discharges
  1. aquaculture & fish farming
  • Ensuring optimal oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic organisms
  • Avoidance of stress or mass mortality due to oxygen deficiency
  • Monitoring in ponds, tanks and open waters
  1. drinking water & wastewater monitoring
  • Monitoring oxygen levels to assess water quality
  • Measurement in wastewater treatment plants to control biological purification processes
  • Detection of contamination or oxygen consumption due to organic pollution
  1. industry & processes
  • Checking the oxygen content in cooling and process water
  • Control of boiler and boiler feed water to prevent corrosion
  • Optimization of chemical reactions that depend on oxygen concentrations
  1. food & beverage industry
  • Monitoring the oxygen content in beverage production (e.g. beer, wine)
  • Monitoring of oxygen in packaging to extend shelf life
  • Measurement in milk and dairy products for quality control
  1. research & education
  • Experimental work in biology, chemistry and environmental sciences
  • Investigations into photosynthesis processes and biological metabolism
  • Teaching purposes in schools, universities and research laboratories

Why HORIBA handheld testers?

  • Fast & accurate measurements - for mobile use in the laboratory or in the field
  • Robust & waterproof devices - ideal for outdoor applications
  • Automatic temperature & altitude compensation - precise readings regardless of environmental factors