770MAX Transmitter Selected for “Project of the Year”

The METTLER TOLEDO THORNTON 770MAX multi-parameter transmitter was selected for critical water measurements at the cutting-edge Bundamba Stage 1A water reclamation project in Australia.

Enormous project
Koch Membrane Systems Inc. (KMS), based in Wilmington, MA, USA is a world-class developer and manufacturer of innovative membranes and membrane filtration and separation systems, and was a supplier to the Bundamba project that won the 2008 “Project of the Year” award. This award, presented by the International Desalination Association (IDA) and Global Water Intelligence, recognizes the year’s most significant contribution to water technology and environmental protection.

The Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) Stage 1A initiative is a 7.9 million gallons (30 million liters) per day water reclamation system that is part of the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project (WCRWP). The largest recycled water project in the southern hemisphere, the WCRWP will provide recycled water to reduce the load on the region’s water supply. 

The project employs the 18-inch diameter MegaMagnum reverse osmosis (RO) elements from KMS, to treat municipal effluent for use as the water supply for cooling towers at two power stations. 

Dependable performance and support
During development of the MegaMagnum RO system, KMS undertook an evaluation of suppliers for measurement and control instrumentation packages. Because the MegaMagnum RO will be operated in remote locations around the world, global support was a key criterion in the evaluation. As a world-class developer of membrane systems, KMS required class-leading instrumentation and trained global support. 

The 770MAX was selected not only for its outstanding accuracy and multi-parameter capability, but also because of METTLER TOLEDO’S global network of sales and service, which is able to support installations regardless of where in the world they are.

Unique technology
Using THORNTON’s unique Smart Sensor concept, the multi-parameter 770MAX transmitter measures and controls conductivity, pH, flow and pressure in one unit. Smart Sensors used with the 770MAX have sensor type, calibration data and serial number factory-stored providing automatic configuration of the 770MAX when connected. A system of 770MAX transmitters and sensors is capable of monitoring and controlling a complete water facility.

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