Infrastructure Monitoring Applications

Isocyanates are used as a raw material to produce a number of products . Personal exposure can occur while the products made with isocyanates are being applied, or when the materials are removed by grinding or thermal degradation. Workers who are exposed to these compounds are at risk for respiratory disorders and asthma. The highly reactive nature of the isocyanate compounds and the low occupational exposure limits put high demands on both sampling and analytical techniques for monitoring of isocyanates in air. We investigated the performance of the LC-MS and LC-MS-MS methods in the analysis of isocyanates using the new ASSET™ EZ4-NCO Dry Sampler. We found that the analytical method can successfully reach the quantitation limit for most isocyanates of 5 ng/mL in the final sample when LC-MS-MS analysis was used and the quantitation limit of 10 ng/mL when LC-MS analysis was used. All 11 compounds were well-resolved chromatographically using a 15 cm Ascentis Express C18 column.

By Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany based in Darmstadt, GERMANY.

Urban Hydrology deals with the specific aspects of the hydrological cycle in urban and industrial settings. This includes all natural water flows as well as the consideration of precipitation, storm water, groundwater, rivers, and lakes, but also the infrastructure and systems for water supply and sanitation in a city.

By The OTT Hydromet Group based in Kempten, GERMANY.

Our world is on the cusp of a stormwater design revolution - a change in the theories of stormwater management that we have held for 200 years which now call us to consider the impact of water quantity and quality on our future generations. Government agencies and their citizenry are calling for innovative new ways to ensure that our natural water resources remain vital and sustainable.

By XP Solutions based in Portland, OREGON (USA).

Monitor environmental status with greater clarity. This allows you to react quickly to emerging situations, determine the source of issues before compliance limits are reached and enables you to take care of asset health to optimize your operations.

By Envirosuite based in Brisbane, AUSTRALIA.

It is the job of Stormwater and Floodplain Manager to plan, develop and manage our resources that provide a response to the hydrologic cycle and our part in it. Water evaporates, falls from the skies onto urban, rural and forested lands, and runs off into streams, rivers and lakes, as well as onto roofs, roads and urban landscapes and is utilised by those who live there. You design the physical infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of society and to preserve the natural environment, and model its ability to withstand the extremes of the hydrologic cycle.

By XP Solutions based in Portland, OREGON (USA).

Several on-line monitoring technologies such as non-destructive types have become increasingly important due to the increasing automation and the incorporation of new and more efficient processes in the food industry. Food quality and safety of food are the main points of interest. AppliTek builds and supplies the necessary analytical tools that will allow for a high throughput and a short response time to increase process efficiency and reduce waste, with seamless integration in the existing infrastructure.

By AppliTek NV based in Nazareth, BELGIUM.

Nuclear and coal are still significant means of producing energy for electricity which is crucial for daily functionality. In order to generate power that meets everyday needs, pipeline infrastructure at these facilities need to be well maintained. Proactive inspections of these pipeline networks can improve pipeline integrity and safety for owners of power generation assets, as well as be a cost-effective means of maintaining them. The nation’s economy depends on electricity being available 24/7. EnTech helps you meet your energy provision needs.

By EnTech Engineering Company based in Saint Louis, MISSOURI (USA).

State-of-the-art systems enabling easy monitoring of CO2 and CH4 gases. Capped Landfill Sites produce a range of gases, mostly methane and carbon dioxide. Legislation requires that these gases are safely removed from beneath the cap to avoid a physical explosion due to the build-up of pressure beneath the cap. Safe disposal usually entails burning such as flare stacks, internal combustion engines or by processing to produce Methane gas fuel. For large sites with access to power distribution infrastructure internal combustion engines are used to generate electricity which is fed into the local electricity grid. All of the above safe disposal process require the measurement of the Methane content (and in many cases the CO2 concentration). Edinburgh Sensors provide gas sensors for both Methane and CO2 that can be integrated into landfill gas processing systems enabling easy monitoring of these gases.

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd based in Livingston, UNITED KINGDOM.

Sewer management is crucial to the sustainability of life. It is necessary to properly discharge wastewater clinically and efficiently. Failure in wastewater systems will cause major implications in the future. The population is increasing, and larger volumes of wastewater put additional strain on existing sewer infrastructure. Each year there are nearly 75,000 such overflows in the United States, discharging approximately 900 billion gallons of untreated sewage into lakes, streams, and rivers. This affects our drinking water which, in turn, affects human habitation. The Clean Water Act of 1972 is a Federal Law that regulates and governs water pollution in the United States. It expects public utilities to properly treat and discharge water. Sewer owners need a reliable and cost-effective way of inspecting wastewater systems to make sure they are in compliance with federal regulations. EnTech improves the integrity of your wastewater collection systems.

By EnTech Engineering Company based in Saint Louis, MISSOURI (USA).

The United States has the largest road, highway, and bridge network in the world. It includes approximately 4 million miles of state and local roads, 136,000 miles of federal highways & 604,000 bridges. These networks are vital to the nation’s economy due to the ability to freely move people, goods and services. Most road and bridge networks have exceeded their useful lives and need to be rehabbed or replaced. There is an overwhelming need to find and repair deficient roads and bridges to ensure America keeps moving. Having a non-destructive means of inspecting road and bridge assets will give owners a cost-effective means of prioritizing repairs. EnTech makes sure your road and bridge networks are sustainable.

By EnTech Engineering Company based in Saint Louis, MISSOURI (USA).

McHewel’s Infrastructure Practice works closely with clients to meet their most pressing needs across transport, energy, social infrastructure (e.g. healthcare and education), and real estate. We are a global network of experts who help deliver practical and cost-effective solutions. In the last 3 years we have executed more than 300 client engagements serving 100 different clients in emerging as well as developed markets across the infrastructure industry.

By McHewel Investment Group based in Toronto, ONTARIO (CANADA).

Ozone is a very effective alternative to chlorine and other chemicals as a disinfection agent in swimming pools. Ozone can safely prevent the formation of chlorine byproducts, such as chloramines and trihalomethanes which are potentially carcinogenic.

By Absolute Systems Inc. based in Edmonton, ALBERTA (CANADA).

We offer a variety of telemetry based solutions to monitor and control assets:

By Isodaq Technology - Hydro-Logic Group based in Bromyard, UNITED KINGDOM.

Drinking water supply and distribution systems around the world (a critical and interdependent component of a nation’s infrastructure) are vulnerable to both intentional and accidental contamination. Unusual water quality may serve as a warning of potential contamination. The available physico-chemical sensors utilize general water quality parameters, such as free chlorine, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), total organic carbon (TOC), turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, chloride, ammonia, nitrate to detect the contamination. Generally, one or more of these water quality parameters will change due to the injection of a contaminant. However, no single chemical sensor responds to all possible contaminants nor can they give any indication of the potential toxicity of complex mixtures.

By microLAN B.V. based in Waalwijk, NETHERLANDS.

Water abstraction points may be affected by spills from farms or factories, and deliberate contamination. Early warning monitoring systems are required to alert operators to these contaminants and to changes in key water quality parameters. A timely response is necessary to prevent contamination and disruption of the public water supply.

Chelsea Technologies Group has developed FastGuard to observe the natural trends in water quality parameters and rapidly detect and report anomalies.



FastGuard is ideally suited for early detection of contamination events. It gives prompt reporting and asessment of the threat and has high sensitivity with minimal false alarm rate.

By Chelsea Technologies Group based in West Molesey, UNITED KINGDOM.

ENTACT has successfully completed projects at a wide variety of transportation facilities including ports, rail systems, terminals, and airports. These projects typically require elaborate traffic control precautions as well as sophisticated shoring systems for protection of critical infrastructure. Our safety culture and in-house geotechnical expertise put us in a position to add significant value to complicated transportation related projects.

By ENTACT, LLC based in Grapevine, TEXAS (USA).

Enviromon's Temperature and Humidity sensors can provide visibility and alerts to the conditions of server rooms and data centers. Prevent avoidable disasters with monitoring and alerting from Enviromon.

By Enviromon Environmental Monitoring Systems based in Windsor, ONTARIO (CANADA).

ENTACT has successfully completed projects at a wide variety of transportation facilities including ports, rail systems, terminals, and airports. These projects typically require elaborate traffic control precautions as well as sophisticated shoring systems for protection of critical infrastructure. Our safety culture and in-house geotechnical expertise put us in a position to add significant value to complicated transportation related projects.

By ENTACT, LLC based in Grapevine, TEXAS (USA).

Our cloud-based software, using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, is delivered as SaaS (Software as a Service). The application provides a flexible compliance infrastructure to underpin your legal reporting obligations. With simple to use interfaces and proactive notifications and alerts, you need never miss a critical reporting deadline. Bill of Material (BoM) details and sales can be rapidly uploaded from your existing PLM/ERP systems or from ad hoc data files. Our team of experienced project managers will provide guidance and ensure a smooth installation. As your compliance submissions are based on the data you upload, the software is focused on providing you the tools to manage the integrity of your data and to track problems or issues via our configurable selection of Metrics Reports. The reports will analyse your data, enabling you to easily identify and resolve data issues and gaps.

By Lorax Compliance Ltd based in Rugby, UNITED KINGDOM.

McHewel’s Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Practice brings direct experience and deep expertise to commercial and government organizations grappling with significant shifts in demand and funding for aircraft, equipment and defense-related services. Our experience extends from strategy and R&D to product development and logistics performance. We serve more than 25 percent of the top 15 aerospace and defense companies in the world, and support numerous defense agencies in both mature and emerging markets.

By McHewel Investment Group based in Toronto, ONTARIO (CANADA).