Water Turbidity Retrieval Based on UAV Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

The water components affecting turbidity are complex and changeable, and the spectral response mechanism of each water quality parameter is different. Therefore, this study mainly aimed at the turbidity monitoring by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hyperspectral technology, and establishes a set of turbidity retrieval models through the artificial control experiment, and verifies the model’s accuracy through UAV flight and water sample data in the same period. The results of this experiment can also be extended to different inland waters for turbidity retrieval. Retrieval of turbidity values of small inland water bodies can provide support for the study of the degree of water pollution. We collected the images and data of aquaculture ponds and irrigation ditches in Dawa District, Panjin City, Liaoning Province. Twenty-nine standard turbidity solutions with different concentration gradients (concentration from 0 to 360 NTU—the abbreviation of Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, which stands for scattered turbidity.) were established through manual control and we simultaneously collected hyperspectral data from the spectral values of standard solutions. The sensitive band to turbidity was obtained after analyzing the spectral information. We established four kinds of retrieval, including the single band, band ratio, normalized ratio, and the partial least squares (PLS) models. We selected the two models with the highest R2 for accuracy verification. The band ratio model and PLS model had the highest accuracy, and R2 was, respectively, 0.65 and 0.72. The hyperspectral image data obtained by UAV were combined with the PLS model, which had the highest R2 to estimate the spatial distribution of water turbidity. The turbidity of the water areas in the study area was 5–300 NTU, and most of which are 5–80 NTU. It shows that the PLS models can retrieve the turbidity with high accuracy of aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and reservoirs in Dawa District of Panjin City, Liaoning Province. The experimental results are consistent with the conclusions of the field investigation.

Prototype Sistem Monitoring Kekeruhan Sumber Mata Air Berbasis Internet of Things

Water is very important for the life of living things on earth. The function of water for life cannot be replaced, but water taken directly from springs often experiences turbidity which usually occurs during the rainy season where excessive rainwater intensity can affect the clarity of the water flowing into people's homes. From this problem, it is necessary to design a monitoring sistem for the turbidity of water flowing into the main tank which can be monitored via laptops, computers or cellphones that have internet access that can monitor in real-time and in the form of graphs and data stored in My Structured Query language (mysql) in this design. Using the nodemcu esp8266 which controls the tool in the design, the turbidity sensor is used to detect water turbidity, the ultrasonic sensor is used to detect the water level in the main tank, the relay is used to control the electric current, the solenoid valve is used to close the valve according to the conditions given with the design results of 120 ntu down and water height > 15 cm then the on relay and solenoid valve open the valve so that water can flow into the reservoir, while 121 ntu up and water height < 5 cm then the off relay and solenoid valve close the valve, the test is done using blackbox testing and the results of this test that the function on the sistem is 100% appropriate.

The Occurrence of Unfavorable Phenomena in Swimming Pool Water

The study assessed unfavorable phenomena occurring in swimming pool water, including the occurrence of organic micropollutants in swimming pools and the transformation of these compounds during the swimming pool water treatment processes. The presence of three selected compounds was examined from the personal care products group (PCP) in pool water samples, collected in 2018 and 2019, from fifteen pools characterized using three different solutions of swimming pool water treatment systems. In addition, experimental studies on the effects of UV radiation and ozone on selected organic micropollutants, previously identified in swimming pools and the relationship between swimming pool water turbidity and the concentration of the selected PCP micropollutants, were carried out

Low Cost Method Of Turbidity Estimation Using A Smartphone Application In Cirebon Waters, Indonesia

Coastal conditions are closely related to the conditions of rivers and estuaries in the region and changes in the river condition caused by human activities will affect water turbidity. Rivers discharge which carries suspended materials and pollution to the sea have an important role in affecting Cirebon Water turbidity. The aim of this study is to estimate the turbidity using a smartphone application called HydroColor. The study data are obtained in September 2020. This study used Horiba U-10 and HydroColor as a method used to obtain the turbidity data of Cirebon Water. HydroColor is an advancement of technology that can be used to estimate water turbidity. Estimation method using HydroColor is a low-cost method because it only requires a gray card and a HydroColor that is available for iOS and Android for free. HydroColor uses a camera on a smartphone as a 3-band radiometer and produces reflectance values measured by HydroColor. Horiba U-10 data is used as in-situ data and is used to compared to HydroColor data to obtain a correlation between the two data. The results show that the correlation of HydroColor data with in-situ data is 0.91 and HydroColor tends to produce lower turbidity values than in-situ.

The Effect of Variation in Cone Position Heigth on Raw Water Turbidity Removal in Sedimentation Unit Continuous Discharge Flow (CDF) Method as a New Method

Unit sedimentasi metode continuous discharges flow (CDF) adalah metode baru dalam menyisihkan kekeruhan yang menggunakan prinsip tangki bocor secara kontinu dan terkendali. Perubahan ketinggian posisi cone dari dasar zona pengendapan ke bagian atas, dapat memperkecil jarak antara sumber aliran buang akibat bocor yang berasal dari cone sebagai sumber gaya baru yang bekerja terhadap flok, dan pada akhirnya meningkatkan efisiensi penyisihan kekeruhan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efisiensi penyisihan kekeruhan air baku pada 3 variasi ketinggian posisi cone di zona pengendapan. Penelitian menggunakan reaktor skala laboratorium kapasitas 240 L/jam yang terdiri dari unit koagulasi terjunan, flokulasi baffle channel dan sedimentasi metode CDF. Unit sedimentasi metode CDF yang digunakan adalah CDF 6% dengan variasi ketinggian posisi cone 0 m, 0,33 m dan 0,66 m dari dasar zona pengendapan. Air baku yang digunakan adalah Sungai Batang Kuranji Kota Padang dengan kekeruhan 25,876 – 26,012 NTU dan tawas sebagai koagulan dalam proses koagulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan efisiensi penyisihan kekeruhan pada ketinggian posisi cone 0 m, 0,33 m dan 0,66 m secara berurutan adalah sebesar 82,88%, 83,86% dan 84,60%. Ketinggian posisi cone 0,66 m dari dasar zona pengendapan adalah posisi optimum dengan efisiensi penyisihan kekeruhan 1,72% lebih besar dari posisi cone di dasar zona pengendapan, yaitu 0 m. Analisis pengaruh ketinggian posisi cone terhadap penyisihan kekeruhan menggunakan korelasi Rank Spearman, menunjukkan pengaruh yang sangat kuat, semakin tinggi posisi cone semakin besar efisiensi penyisihan. Bilangan Reynolds (NRe)dan bilangan Froude (NFr) pada aliran buang ini secara berurutan adalah 23,83 dan 9,33x10-4. ABSTRACTThe continuous discharges flow (CDF) sedimentation unit is a new method for removing turbidity using the principle of a continuous and controlled leaking tank. Changes in the height of the cone position from the bottom of the settling zone to the top, can reduce the distance between the exhaust flow sources due to leakage from the cone as a new force source acting on the floc, and ultimately increase the efficiency of turbidity removal. This study aims to analyze the efficiency of raw water turbidity removal at 3 variations in the height of the cone position in the settling zone. The study used a laboratory-scale reactor with a capacity of 240 L/hour consisting of a plunge coagulation unit, baffle channel flocculation, and CDF sedimentation method. The sedimentation unit for the CDF method used is 6% CDF with variations in the height of the cone position 0 m, 0.33 m, and 0.66 m from the bottom of the settling zone. The raw water used is Sungai Batang Kuranji, Padang City with a turbidity of 25.875 – 26.012 NTU and alum as a coagulant in the coagulation process. The results showed that the efficiency of removal of turbidity at the height of the cone 0 m, 0.33 m, and 0.66 m respectively was 82.88%, 83.86%, and 84.60%. The height of the cone position 0.66 m from the bottom of the settling zone is the optimum position with a turbidity removal efficiency of 1.72% greater than the cone position at the bottom of the settling zone, which is 0 m. Analysis of the effect of the height of the cone position on the removal of turbidity using Spearman's Rank correlation showed a very strong influence, the higher the cone position the greater the removal efficiency. Reynolds number (NRe) and Froude number (NFr) in this exhaust stream are 23.83 and 9.33x10-4, respectively.

A review of seventeen years of bank filtration in Brazil: results, benefits and challenges - Part 2: states of Pernambuco and Minas Gerais

This work is the second part of “A Review of seventeen years of bank filtration in Brazil: results, benefits, and challenges”. Part 2 describes the research on water treatment carried out in the states of Pernambuco (Olinda city, metropolitan region of Recife and region of Garanhuns) and Minas Gerais (Viçosa city). The main benefit of bank filtration (BF) is that it is an alternative way of obtaining a higher quality raw water compared to the traditional water supply methods when local geological conditions are favorable. BF technology highlights other relevant aspects: it may become one of the main water pretreatments in rivers or lakes with sandy sediments; it is possible to obtain quality water in a well up to the first impenetrable layer (30 m deep); the technology removes 100% of total and fecal coliforms; it may reduce water turbidity at high levels; its pretreatment application may reduce the amount of inputs in the water and, consequently, the generated sludge. Keywords: Bank Filtration. Water Treatment. Local Geological Conditions. Pretreatment. Impenetrable Layer.

Application of the Swimming Pool Backwash Water Recovery System with the Use of Filter Tubes

During the operation of swimming pools, large losses of water from the backwash of swimming pool filters are observed. This water is often discharged into sewers or used to sprinkle sports grounds. The aim of the research was to design and build an installation for purification and recovery of backwash water (BWW). It consists of flocculation, pre-filtration, and ultrafiltration based on filter tubes and ozone disinfection. Backwash water treatment installation contributes to purification and improvement of water quality. The effectiveness of the removal of microbial contamination with the use of the system was over 99%. The high efficiency of removing physicochemical impurities was also achieved. Water turbidity was reduced from 96.9 NTU to 0.13 NTU. After using the system, the oxidability of water decreased from 6.26 mg O2∙dm−3 to 0.4 mg O2∙dm−3. When using the system, a reduction of total organic carbon by 80% was also noticed. After the treatment process, water meets the strict criteria and can be returned to the pool system of water as fresh water with parameters of supply water—directly to the overflow tank. It has been shown that up to 96% of water can be recovered with the technology. The cost comparison showed annual savings of over EUR 9,000.

Rancang bangun penguras dan pengisi soliter ikan cupang menggunakan logika fuzzy berbasis aplikasi android

Dalam budidaya ikan cupang, seringkali peternak mengalami kendala efisiensi waktu dan tenaga saat pergantian air karena jumlah ikan yang sangat banyak. Solusi yang dapat diterapkan peternak yaitu membuat inovasi baru dengan teknologi modern agar menghasilkan ikan cupang kualitas yang baik. Manfaat alat ini menghemat pengeluaran dana, tidak membutuhkan banyak SDM, kualitas air mudah dimonitoring dengan aplikasi. Alat ini dibekali dengan sistem kendali logika fuzzy metode mamdani untuk pengendalian pengurasan air soliter ikan cupang serta fleksibel penggunaannya. Aplikasi android digunakan menampilkan informasi untuk monitoring suhu dan kekeruhan air pada soliter serta kontrol manual pengisian dan pengurasan air. Pengguna juga bisa menguras dan mengisi sewaktu-waktu sesuai kebutuhannya. Hasil pengujian sistem dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan logika fuzzy sangat efektif untuk pengurasan air soliter ikan cupang dengan tingkat keberhasilan sebesar 90,2% serta nilai error 0,12%, sensor suhu memiliki nilai error sebesar 0,10%, dan sensor turbidity memiliki nilai error sebesar 0,98%. Logika fuzzy pada sistem sesuai dengan perencanaan dan berjalan dengan baik. In betta fish farming, farmers often have time and energy efficiency constraints when changing water due to a large number of fish. The solution that farmers can apply is to make innovations with modern technology to produce good quality betta fish. This tool’s benefits save money, do not require a lot of human resources, water quality is easy to monitor with the application. This tool is equipped with a logic control system fuzzy method Mamdani for controlling betta fish solitary water drainage and flexible use. The android application is used to display information for monitoring temperature and water turbidity in solitary and manual control of filling and draining water. Users can also drain and fill at any time according to their needs. The results of system testing can be concluded that the use of fuzzy logic is very effective for draining betta fish solitary water with a success rate of 90.2% and an error value of 0.12%, the temperature sensor has a value error of 0.10%, and the sensor turbidity has an error value. by 0.98%. logic fuzzy in the system is following the plan and runs well.