bioDART: Automated Biofilm Monitoring Technology

NCH bioDART is an award-winning automated biofilm monitoring system. Using advanced automated technology, it is designed to reliably monitor the presence of biofilms and assess Biofilm Formation Index (BFI) conditions in real time.

NCH bioDART is the leading choice for water treatment and biofilm control, trusted by commercial and industrial businesses worldwide. Save time, reduce risk, and save money with NCH bioDART; enquire today.

NCH bioDART: 2019 R&D 100 Awards

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What Are Biofilms?

Biofilms are colonies of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi and protozoa) that adhere to surfaces and grow inside bacterial secretions. Biofilms are ubiquitous; while beneficial in some instances, biofilms can cause significant issues including infections, system corrosion and blocked pipes/infrastructure.

The challenge of biofilms in water systems:

Biofilms can be very difficult to remove and control once established in water systems. They are held together by a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), a slimy substance that protects the microorganisms from disinfectants, antibiotics, and desiccation that may be used in water treatment to attempt to remove biofilms.

How biofilms cost your business:

Biofilms are responsible for a number of significant problems in water systems including:

Corrosion damage: Biofilms can cause large-scale damage to pipes and water system infrastructure that can be costly to repair/replace.
Harmful pathogen contamination: Depending on the purpose of your water system, biofilms can introduce harmful pathogens that increase health and safety, and infection risks to the workforce and customers.
Increased energy costs: Biofilms can directly impact system efficiency, resulting in increased energy consumption and costs for your business.
Increased maintenance costs & labour: Without expertise and effective treatment systems, biofilms can be costly and time-consuming to remove from water systems.
Loss of revenue: Depending on the severity and use in your business, equipment and facility shutdowns can directly impact revenue flow for your business.

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NCH bioDART: Your biofilm monitoring challenges solved

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to biofilms in water systems, as is often the case. At NCH, we offer customized preventive and treatment options for biofilm control – discover more about bioDART and bioEXILE.

The issues for many businesses:

Current biofilm monitoring methods and commercially available biomonitors used by businesses are not sensitive, reliable, or practical for biofilm monitoring, however.

Many businesses face issues with their existing biofilm testing methods including:

Manual and time-consuming (dip slides)
Expensive (ATP)
Need automatic systems
Need reliable monitoring of microbial control
Need early warnings of potential problems

Ineffective biofilm monitoring is a primary cause for businesses experiencing biofilm issues in water systems, despite having water treatment programs.

At NCH, we offer preventative and remedial solutions for biofilms in water systems. Our bioDART and award-winning water treatment systems provide the solutions businesses need to control the risk of biofilms in water systems.

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What is BioDART?

BioDART is an automatic water monitoring system, designed to measure conditions for biofilm growth and the presence of biofilms in water systems.

BioDART provides accurate, real-time data to water treatment engineers and facility managers to action changes to water treatment programmes. The system offers flexible alerts and automatic biocide feeds to reduce water system complications and solve biofilm challenges before they can occur.

As an award-winning water treatment monitoring system, bioDART is instrumental for effective water system treatment. BioDART successfully supports businesses worldwide, offering flexibility, system performance visibility, and early warning notifications that are missing in current biomonitoring systems.

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What Does BioDART Measure?

BioDART uses state-of-the-art monitoring technology to measure Biofilm Formation Index (BFI) factors.
It is designed to provide real-time analysis and alerts for key conditions that may correlate to biofilm growth and the performance of water treatment programs, including:

Microbiological activity
Biocide program
Nutrient load
System cleanliness
Design and Operating condition
Temperature
Early warning monitor for biofilm growth
Low readings support overall microbial control
High readings and/or sudden changes warrant inspection

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How Does bioDART Work?

NCH bioDART Biofilm Monitors provide automated BFI reading tracking to provide early warnings of biofilm development. The monitoring systems provide a sensitive indicator which measures the impact of bacteria counts, biocide additions, system cleanliness, operating conditions, and nutrient load on biofilm formation.

Features of bioDART Biofilm Monitors:

User configurable set points, alerts, and biocide feeds
Automatically logs key events and alarms
Stand-alone monitor or connect to a web-enabled controller

NCH bioDART is validated by the Montana State Center for Biofilm Engineering, providing an industry-leading monitoring system to optimize your water treatment program.

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