Articles and Case Studies from LG Sonic on Environmental XPRT

Why it is Important to Control Algae Growth

A combination of high temperatures, stagnant water and nutrient overload can result in excessive algae growth. These so-called algal blooms can lead to a depletion of oxygen in the water, release of toxins and taste and odor problems. Without ...

Sep. 11, 2017

Control Algae and Improve the Water Quality in Waste Stabilization Ponds

Due to population growth, accelerated urbanisation and economic development, the quantity of waste water generated is increasing globally. Mainly in low-income areas, a large proportion of the waste water is discharged directly in the environment. ...

Mar. 22, 2017

Cyanobacterial Blooms

Cyanobacterial blooms can lead to a depletion of oxygen in the water, a release of toxins, as well as taste and odour problems. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae are found in the oldest known fossils, dating back 3.5 billion years. They ...

Mar. 14, 2017

Algae Control in Lakes and Reservoirs

There are plenty of harmful algal bloom related cases worldwide but what is evident is that their number elevates with each year. Excessive cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and green algae growth in a water reservoir can have negative consequences ...

Nov. 18, 2016

Algal blooms: What are they?

Algal blooms are also known as marine blooms or water blooms, and are actually a sudden increase in the population of algae in water scenery. Algal blooms usually take place in freshwater, such as lakes and water reservoirs as well as in marine ...

Sep. 6, 2016

Case study - Biofouling in cooling basin

Al Futtaim Cooling district plant incorporated the LG Sonic technology into their chemical treatment program to reduce the biocide consumption in the cooling towers and improve the water quality. The Challenge: Prevent Biofouling and Reduce ...

Jul. 2, 2016

Case study - Control and monitor algae in a lake

As part of the Clearwater PMPC project, 2 MPC Buoys were deployed in the Skrzyneckie Małe Lake to test the performance of this unique technology. The Challenge: Control and Monitor Toxic Algal Blooms The ClearWaterPMPC project was initiated ...

Jul. 2, 2016

Case study - Algae control in an open balance tank

High algae concentrations create problems for process performance and increase operating expenditure for cleaning and maintenance activities. Several LG Sonic e-line devices were installed in a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTPs) in Melbourne, ...

Jul. 2, 2016

Case study - Algae control in SAB Miller Clarifier

Several LG Sonic e-line devices were installed in the SAB Miller Clarifier #1 in Tocancipa Brewery, Colombia in order to control filamentous algae. The LG Sonic e-line devices were installed in the summer of 2012. The Challenge: Control ...

Jul. 2, 2016

Case study - Algae control in raw water reservoir Ecuador

Before the installation of the LG Sonic e-line equipment algae grew on the surface and settle down on the liner before entering the drinking water treatment plant. To cover the 24.000 m2 of water surface, it was decided to install 3 devices. ...

Jul. 2, 2016

Case study - Algae control in East Dorset raw water reservoir

Bournemouth Water has installed four MPC-Buoy systems to monitor and control algal blooms at Longham Lakes. After the installation of the MPC-Buoy systems a dramatic reduction in the concentration of algae was experienced. The Challenge: Installing ...

Jul. 1, 2016

Case study - Algae control in fire reservoir Häagen Dasz production facility

A 77 meter rainwater reservoir for fire extinguishing purposes was completely covered with filamentous green algae. The green filamentous algae clogs regularly filters located before the jockey pumps. The Challenge: Control Green Algae and ...

Jul. 1, 2016

Algae Problems

Almost everywhere where water is being stored, algae problems may occur. When water is stagnant, has a high temperature or a high concentration of Nitrates and Phosphates, an algae bloom might occur, which can cause several problems. Blue-green ...

Jun. 29, 2016

Map Algal Blooms with Satellite Remote Sensing Technology

The quality of water bodies is a key determinant in the usability of the resource for the purpose required. It is therefore of great importance to managers of hydrologic resources to be able to confidently tell the status of their water resource. ...

Jun. 27, 2016

Algae Control Solution for Chilean Salmon Industry?

Since February 2016, Salmon farms in Chile have been suffering from an intensive Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) which is causing massive numbers of salmon deaths. Ultrasonic technology combined with algae detection could be the solution for an industry ...

Mar. 21, 2016

Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms

Climate change has been occurring naturally as well as caused by anthropogenic activities over the decades. In relation to the fresh and marine water, the concentration of greenhouse gases results in temperature rise of surface water, lower pH and ...

Oct. 14, 2015 Marija Pejcic

Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms

Climate change has been occurring naturally as well as caused by anthropogenic activities over the decades. In relation to the fresh and marine water, the concentration of greenhouse gases results in temperature rise of surface water, lower pH and ...

Oct. 14, 2015 Marija Pejcic

Case study - Algae control in recreational pond