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InSitu Measurement of Benthic Algae
with the NEW Bentho Torch
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The
BenthoTorch is the latest of the
algal
fluorescence spectrophotometers
developed by BBE. It measures the
attached Benthic algae on stones
or bottom deposits and resolves
them into Green algae, cyanobacteria
and diatoms. Giving measurements
in-situ within 15 secs makes it
ideal for Water Framework studies
that require regular and many measurements.
Its on board logging and GPS facilitate
data processing and data display |
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| Rapid
Measurement of Total & Blue-Green
Algae with the Algae Torch
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A
year on from its introduction
to the UK, the Algae
torch is now increasing in
popularity, due to its ease of
use, rapid results and relatively
low cost.
Two
improvements are now available:
- Approx.
turbidity measurement for compensation
is included as standard
- GPS
available as an option, enabling
automatic location log of measurements
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| Fluoroprobe
Recommended as instrument of choice
for Dutch Bathing Water Monitoring
Programmes |
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The
well established BBE
Fluoroprobe has recently been
assessed by the Cyanobacteria
working group in the Netherlands
to determine its suitability as
a rapid bathing water screening
method as an alternative to extensive
& costly laboratory analysis.
As a result it is now recommended
that cyanochlorophyl, as measured
by the BBE Fluoroprobe, be used
as an indicator of potential toxin
presence. This enables a rapid
monitoring and response protocol
to protect bathing water users. |
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| Lab
Analyser Improvements |
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The
latest algae
lab analyser (ALA) now uses
a PC to process the raw data.
The PC is included together
with software within the price
of the unit.
This
permits far greater processing
power and data display options
than the older version.
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| Lab
Analyser QA Cuvette |
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When
purchasing a new ALA it is now
possible to have a stable fluorescent
dye cuvette, for use as a performance
checking device. This fulfils
the almost mandatory prerequisite
of many laboratories for a recognised
QA procedure.
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