Valmet at Lisco Analytical
Lisco Analytical offers Valmet solutions for process measurement in environments where operation, documentation and measurement accuracy are critical. The range includes dry solids measurement, total solids measurement and conductivity measurement for water, wastewater, energy, food, pharma, chemicals and other demanding industrial processes.
Valmet is known for process measurements developed for continuous operation in demanding applications. Within conductivity and concentration measurement, Valmet itself highlights that the solutions were previously known under the Kemotron name and are used in industries such as pulp and paper, chemicals, energy, pharma, food and hydrogen.
For Lisco Analytical’s customers, this means access to robust measurement technologies that can move important process data closer to operations — instead of relying solely on manual samples, delayed laboratory results or periodic control measurements.
Two measurement areas with significant practical value
The Valmet programme at Lisco Analytical covers two areas that often have a direct impact on process economy and stability:
Dry solids measurement is about knowing the proportion of solid matter in sludge, wastewater or other media. It is central to sludge dewatering, water treatment and processes where variation in solids content affects dosing, energy, transport and operation.
Conductivity measurement is about measuring a material’s ability to conduct electrical current. In practice, it is used to monitor concentration, purity, chemical levels, process fluids and changes in water or product streams.
What both measurement areas have in common is that the value does not lie only in the measurement itself. The value lies in giving operations data that can be used to control the process more effectively.
Dry solids measurement for sludge and wastewater processes
Valmet’s dry solids measurements are particularly relevant for wastewater treatment plants, wastewater processing and industrial processes where sludge or solids-containing media need to be monitored continuously.
Lisco Analytical offers Valmet solutions for different measuring ranges, including LS, TS and DS. On Lisco’s own Valmet page, models for dry solids measurement are listed in the ranges 0–0.5%, 0–25% and 15–35%, covering different parts of the sludge and wastewater process.
Valmet LS – low dry solids concentrations
Valmet LS is relevant for low dry solids concentrations, where even small variations can have a major impact on process control. The solution can be connected to the solids treatment process and provide online measurements for rapid analysis. According to Lisco’s product information, the measurement supports continuous sample flow via an integrated centrifugal pump.
This makes LS relevant in processes where better control is needed over thin sludge streams, low solids content or early process stages in water and wastewater treatment.
Valmet TS – inline total solids
Valmet TS is developed for continuous inline measurement of total solids in municipal and industrial wastewater processes. Valmet describes TS as a solution for precise and maintenance-free solids measurement that can help optimise sludge treatment, reduce costs and improve efficiency.
TS is relevant where operations need continuous measurements directly in the flow. Instead of waiting for manual samples, operators can monitor the process development and respond faster when the dry solids content changes.
Valmet DS – dry solids in dewatered sludge
Valmet DS is aimed at measuring dry solids in dewatered sludge. This is typically relevant after dewatering equipment such as centrifuges or screw presses, where the dry solids percentage has a direct impact on the amount of sludge that must be handled, stored or transported.
In practice, even minor improvements in dry solids content can have noticeable effects on operating costs. A higher and more stable dry solids percentage can reduce the transport of water, improve control of polymer consumption and make it easier to document performance in the dewatering process.
Conductivity measurement for demanding process applications
In addition to dry solids measurement, Lisco Analytical also offers Valmet conductivity measurement. These solutions are used to measure conductivity and concentration in process fluids where precision, stability and robustness are required.
Lisco’s own product page describes Valmet’s conductivity sensors as proven technology for demanding industrial process applications. The sensors are manufactured and tested in Finland and are used in measurement and control systems at combined heat and power plants, as well as in the chemical industry, pharma, food industry and energy sector.
Valmet’s conductivity instruments measure both high and low conductivity using the 4-electrode principle, and Valmet highlights the solutions as robust instruments designed for long service life and low maintenance.
Where conductivity makes a difference
Conductivity measurement is often used where changes in the composition of a liquid need to be registered quickly and reliably. This may be in connection with concentration control, cleaning processes, chemical dosing, water quality, process monitoring or control of acids, bases and salts.
Typical industries and applications may include:
- food and brewery industry
- pharma and biotech
- chemical industry
- energy, heat and power
- water treatment
- sugar industry
- pulp and paper
- industrial cleaning and CIP processes
A stable conductivity measurement can give operations a rapid indication of whether the process is moving outside the desired range. This makes the technology relevant for monitoring, control, alarm limits and documentation.
From individual measurements to better process decisions
Both dry solids measurement and conductivity measurement have the same basic purpose: to give operations a better basis for decision-making.
In wastewater processes, dry solids measurement can be used to optimise sludge dewatering, polymer dosing, energy consumption and transport economy. In industrial processes, conductivity measurement can be used to continuously monitor concentration, process fluids and chemical changes.
This makes it possible to work more actively with:
- stable process control
- faster troubleshooting
- better documentation
- lower chemical consumption
- reduced waste
- less dependence on manual sampling
- more consistent quality
- lower operating costs
The point is simple: the earlier a process change is detected, the easier it is to correct.
Relevant for both utilities and process industry
The Valmet solutions at Lisco Analytical are aimed at utility companies, industrial wastewater treatment plants and process companies.
For wastewater treatment plants, dry solids measurement can be an important tool in working with sludge, dewatering and efficient resource utilisation. For industry, conductivity measurement can be critical in processes where concentration, purity or chemical composition must be monitored continuously.
This is particularly true in production environments where sporadic measurements are not enough. Modern process operation requires data that is closer to reality — directly from the process and available when decisions need to be made.
Valmet at Lisco Analytical
With Valmet in its portfolio, Lisco Analytical can offer solid process measurements to companies working with water, wastewater, food, pharma, chemicals, energy and other industrial environments.
The programme covers both dry solids measurement for sludge and wastewater processes and conductivity measurement for demanding process applications. This gives customers the opportunity to choose solutions that match the specific measurement task, installation type and operational reality.
Contact Lisco Analytical to learn more about Valmet dry solids measurement, total solids measurement and conductivity measurement for your process.
