BRINGING THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Scottish Water award wastewater quality monitoring contract


Meteor Communications has been awarded a multi-year shared framework agreement by Scottish Water for the provision of multi-parameter wastewater quality fi nal effl uent monitoring. The contract has an estimated value of £2 million and follows a competitive tendering process which began in November 2020.


Bidders were invited to tender for the supply of monitoring systems that are well suited to continuous remote monitoring of fi nal effl uent. Flexibility was required in terms of the monitoring parameters; the systems should be able to operate on low (ideally solar) power in a turbulent fi nal effl uent discharge. Secure access to cloud-based data was a key requirement, in addition to minimal levels of maintenance.


The data provided by the systems will allow operators to better understand plant performance and resilience, and provide further insights into performance trends, events and pollution incidents.


Following the contract award, Meteor Communications will supply ESNET (Environmental Sensor NETwork) portable and kiosk systems in conjunction with Xylem EXO multiparameter sondes to measure fi nal effl uent water quality. The ESNET systems met the tender requirements and are ideal for this application. Meteor’s MD Matt Dibbs explains: “Historically, the installation cost and on-site maintenance requirements of fi nal effl uent monitors at smaller wastewater plants have been preclusive, but the development of ESNET systems has meant that water companies can now equip smaller rural plants with a comprehensive monitoring capability.


“There are hundreds of ESNET systems delivering water quality data from all over the UK, providing customers with high-resolution, real-time, accurate data to manage their resources with greater confi dence.


“In addition to fi xed applications, portable ESNETs can also be deployed in minutes; providing users with the opportunity to easily move the monitors from site to site in order to conduct short-term investigations and assessments.”


This contract award builds on the existing ESNET network in place with Scottish Water which is already providing data that can be viewed securely using the MeteorCloud™ portal on a tablet, PC or smartphone. The Meteor Data Centre is integrated with Scottish Water SCADA as well as upcoming platforms to deliver a futureproof solution.


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New gas detection partnership to protect endangered species


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ION Science nominated for Technical Innovation Award


ION Science have recently picked up a new readout of recognition when it comes to their market-leading Cub 11.7 eV personal solution; they have been recognised for their team’s hard work with a nomination for Technical Innovation at the 2021 HazardEx Awards.


The launch of the Cub 11.7 eV personal solution was a long-awaited step forward for gas detection and personal protection against VOC (volatile organic compound) exposure. However, thanks to the efforts of the dedicated teams and expert employees, ION Science were able to bring this new product to market in 2021, transforming the way 11.7 gases are detected and safety upheld.


Developing instruments that can protect individuals and ensure effective protection against VOC exposure is of vital importance, particularly in the 11.7 range of gases. ION Science drew upon the wide knowledge and technical skills held within their in-house teams in order to successfully research, develop and launch the Cub 11.7 eV to market.


As a leading OEM in gas detection and analysis, as well as the only British OEM in the sector to produce their own sensor lamps, ION Science have the unique position in the market of holding all the skills and expertise under one roof, with no outsourcing of key product parts.


Calgary Zoo and Blackline Safety


The Calgary Zoo and Blackline Safety have recently announced a new partnership to protect wildlife and wildlife places, while safeguarding the people who tend to them.


Blackline, a hardware-enabled Software-as-a Service (Saas) company, is gifting the Calgary Zoo 65 of its G7c Lone Worker monitors alongside four years of monitoring, which includes Blackline’s live emergency response. G7c wearable safety devices have confi gurable incident detection and alerts – such as fall detection, no motion detection, missed check-ins and an SOS latch if emergency help is needed – and wirelessly connect employees with live monitoring teams to enable quick emergency response. The equipment and monitoring are valued at $200,000.


“Blackline’s commitment to safety extends to all living things and with this donation we are pleased to support not only the conservation efforts of the Calgary Zoo, but also to enhance the safety of the people responsible for carrying them out,” said Cody Slater, Chief Executive Offi cer, Blackline Safety.


The investment is intended to help the Calgary Zoo, Global Secretariat of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Conservation Translocation Specialist Group, fulfi l its vision to be Canada’s leader in wildlife conservation, including at its offsite Wildlife Conservation Centre where many of species-at-risk breeding programs take place.


“It takes a team of dedicated, innovative, and detail-oriented people to care for the incredible animals at the Calgary Zoo,” said Jamie Dorgan, Director of Animal Care for the Calgary Zoo. “This investment helps our Animal Care Specialists show up every day to do the very best they can for the creatures that they love and ensure the zoo continues to be considered an international leader in the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity.”


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By encouraging collaboration, fostering teamwork, and sharing technical knowledge, the team at ION Science have worked in a holistic way to create a product fi tted exactly to the needs of the market. The Cub 11.7 eV personal solution is not just an advancement in protection for workers against potential VOC exposure; it also represents a key step forward in developing high quality, accurate protection solutions that can operate in diffi cult conditions consistently.


ION Science’s team of experts always consider how, where and by whom a product will be used. This kind of thinking and way of approaching a solution is refl ected in the end product. When considering how long a person would be wearing the device, weight and practicality were essential. The Cub 11.7 eV weighs in at just 111g and has a bright backlit screen for easy reading. It is comfortable to wear all day, and the small size means it can easily be worn within the breathing zone where it is able to detect potential hazards quickly.


From customer feedback, Gary Smith, Business Unit Manager of Personals and Portables, knew that one area customers always wanted to know more about was lamp life. The number one question when deciding which units to buy always revolved around lamp life and reliability of product. The Cub 11.7 eV has a robust, reliable sensor lamp with a minimum guarantee of 1 year, and is resistant to extreme temperatures, humidity and other environmental sensitivities.


Another key point was the access and readout of data, a critical point for occupational hygienists and site health and safety offi cers. The Cub 11.7 can be docked via a USB connected station, and data can be collated on a weekly basis for exposure analysis and prevention activity. It’s possible to keep teams safer than before thanks to reliable, accurate data collection via the Cub 11.7 eV.


Having the team recognised for their hard work through the HazardEx award nomination for Technical Innovation is a great achievement. Regardless of a win, ION Science is immensely proud of its employees and what they have achieved in bringing the Cub 11.7 eV to the market, helping keep workers safe and protected against VOCs.


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