Real-time Water Quality Monitoring for Effective Algae Control in Large Water Surfaces

LG Sonic (the Netherlands) introduces a user-friendly software, the MPC-View, to follow the water quality in lakes and reservoirs visually. The software receives its data from advanced water quality sensors that are integrated into the MPC-Buoy, a floating solar-powered system for the control of algal blooms through ultrasound.

A floating buoy system measures essential algae indicators (Chlorophyll-a, Phycocyanin, and Turbidity) and water quality parameters (Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Redox, pH, and Temperature) in order to monitor the water quality. The measured data can be viewed in real-time via a web-based software called the MPC-View.

Since the data is collected every 10 minutes, the software receives highly accurate water quality data. Customers can log into the software, where they will find a personal dashboard displaying an overview of their algae control projects. The software provides insight into the water quality, algae trends, and the progress of the ultrasonic treatment. Furthermore, the software displays technical parameters, such as the status of the ultrasonic transmitters, signal strength, and battery strength. This way, customers and employees of LG Sonic can monitor remotely to see whether the devices are working properly. Generated reports can be exported to Excel or converted to PDF, and from there they can be shared or published.

After a specific program is set up to target the algae, four ultrasonic transmitters are activated or optimised for 360° sound coverage. The algae are controlled through the use of ultrasonic pressure.