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Continuous Silica Monitoring in a Power Plant

go to HACH.COMIncreasing Efficiency in Power New plant designs and technological developments in the power industry are leading to greater efficiency in converting fossil fuels to energy. Leveraging these technologies (once-through boilers, for example) allows plants...

Spectrophotometry Theory and Practice

go to HACH.COMIntroduction Spectrophotometry is an analytical technique used for measuring the concentration of an analyte dissolved in a solution. The measurement of the intensity of light transmitted by a solution may frequently be used for the quantitative...

Leveraging the Hach NT3100sc UV Nitrate Sensor for Data-Driven Nutrient Management

go to HACH.COMChallenge Agencies require continuous environmental water quality data to support watershed management and public safety. Nitrate transport in agricultural watersheds is highly dynamic and event driven. Solution The Hach NT3100sc UV Nitrate Sensor...

Portable Parallel Analyzer Reduces Processes, Improves Grab Sample Analysis Time by 75%

go to HACH.COMProblem Grab sample testing and analysis for a third-party operational partner serving refinery and petrochemical companies took 30-40 minutes for each parameter. Pulling 27 samples from all required sampling points, the service provider struggled with...

Navigating Nitrogen in Wastewater

go to HACH.COM Nitrogen regulation in wastewater is rapidly evolving, requiring operators to stay up to date with both federal and local standards. Permits outline strict thresholds to limit the discharge of nitrogen compounds, primarily to protect water bodies from...

Online Nitrogen Monitoring Cuts $350K in Compliance Costs

go to HACH.COMThe Problem A beverage production plant operated by a leading contract bottler in the northeastern United States was struggling with the high cost of permit compliance related to total nitrogen limits in their effluent. The facility’s reverse osmosis...

Component of the NH6000 Ammonia Anlayzer.

Solving the Challenge of Final Effluent Ammonium Monitoring

Ammonia & Ammonium, Case Study, Featured, Industrial, Municipal, Nitrogen, Wastewater

go to HACH.COMHow Germany’s largest WWTP achieved stable, low-maintenance online measurement with NH6000sc & FX620 Problem In complex wastewater environments, such as Hamburg’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), achieving reliable online ammonium measurement has long...

Maximizing Phosphorus Removal

Featured, Municipal, Phosphorus, Wastewater, Webinar

go to HACH.COMPhosphorus removal plays a critical role in protecting waterways, meeting permit requirements, and managing treatment costs. But optimizing phosphorus treatment isn’t always straightforward, especially when processes, influent conditions, and system...

Accurate Chlorine Measurement for Water Quality Monitoring

Ammonia & Ammonium, Article, Chlorine, Drinking Water, Featured, Municipal, pH, Turbidity, Wastewater

go to HACH.COMAccurate chlorine monitoring is crucial for maintaining compliant water quality and providing efficient process control, but choosing the right technology can be complex. Inaccurate readings can lead to regulatory issues, process inefficiencies, and...

The Importance of Visible TOC Levels

Article, Featured, Municipal, Solids, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Wastewater

go to HACH.COMIntroduction Many chemical and petrochemical plants consume large amounts of water for processing product. An understanding of the organic loading in this water at all times is critical to avoiding upsets that can stop production, damage capital...

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Continuous Silica Monitoring in a Power Plant

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 | Edited: Sep 15, 2026 | Article, Highlight, Industrial, Power Generation, Silica

Power plants rely on continuous silica monitoring to protect efficiency, prevent costly downtime, and safeguard critical steam cycle equipment. Learn why silica is a key parameter in boiler and demineralization systems and how proper monitoring helps maintain reliable operation.

What to Do Before Running a Hach Method Test

Posted: Sep 8, 2026 | Edited: Sep 3, 2026 | Article, Municipal

Learn why sample pH, reagent storage, glassware pretreatment, and reagent blanks matter before running a Hach water quality test.

Conductivity Monitoring with Hach Sensors for Critical Boilers

Posted: Sep 8, 2026 | Edited: Sep 4, 2026 | Case Study, Dissolved Oxygen, Industrial, pH, Power Generation

Learn how Xcel Energy’s Comanche Power Station upgraded its online conductivity monitoring system to improve boiler water quality control, detect condenser leaks faster, and provide reliable real-time and historical data for critical steam-water cycle operations.

Meat and Poultry Industry Report

Posted: Sep 1, 2026 | Edited: Sep 1, 2026 | Article, Food, Industrial, Wastewater

Explore the key trends, challenges, and best practices shaping water and wastewater management in meat and poultry processing.

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