Safe and easy access to process data via Bluetooth

Polymers are chemicals used in flocculation, a process that enables bonding between solid particles, creating larger clusters, or ‘flocs’, that are easier to separate. In wastewater flocculation and sludge treatment, particles are flocked to aid their removal or to help sludge dewatering. Manufacturing polymers relies on accurate monitoring. The team at Kemira need access to real-time data to allow them to check the process and make informed decisions about inventory management and maintenance.

Monitoring level and other parameters involved in polymer manufacturing has traditionally required physical access to the instrumentation. Now devices with Bluetooth can be accessed remotely, making it easy to monitor and maintain devices that are located in hard-to-reach areas.

Kemira has utilised Bluetooth technology in the form of Endress+Hauser’s Micropilot FMR60B, one of the new generation of 80 GHz radar sensors for level measurement. As well as offering easy access to process data via Bluetooth, the in-built ‘wizards’ guide users through commissioning, proof tests and verification of the devices for simple operation. Heartbeat Technology offers verification and monitoring functions to identify anomalies for improved safety and productivity.