• UviTec™ is an advanced optical platform for monitoring water quality, delivering dependable data that enhances the performance, efficiency, and safety in water and wastewater management sectors.
• This technology is an evolution of the optical sensor portfolio originally developed by Real Tech, a company that ABB acquired in February 2024.
• Unlike conventional approaches, UviTec provides real-time critical measurements, offering plant operators immediate, actionable insights.

On October 8 at WEFTEC 2024, the premier water quality event in the United States, ABB launched the UviTec™ analyzer family. UviTec serves as the successor to the optical sensor technology by Real Tech, which was acquired by ABB earlier this year.

Built on patented and proprietary technologies, UviTec represents a complete optical-based platform for water quality monitoring. It encompasses optical sensors, controllers, an array of additional accessories, and a data analytics software solution.

UviTec employs both spectrophotometric and fluorescence measurement techniques, delivering laboratory-grade water analysis results directly in the process environment. With the power of UV/VIS technology, UviTec enables fast detection of a wide range of water quality parameters and compounds in real time. The UviTec Liquid Ai data analytics platform processes these measurements, providing operators with actionable insights to enhance the management of water and wastewater across various applications.

“Traditional water quality testing can take days in laboratory conditions, but the UviTec family offers immediate critical measurements,” said Jon Penn, Global Product Line Manager for Continuous Water Analysis at ABB Measurement & Analytics. “The UviTec analyzers for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) can measure organic levels in water in just five seconds, compared to five days using conventional lab testing methods. This not only saves time and money but also improves safety and operational efficiency.”

With the launch of UviTec, ABB is now able to assist customers in measuring an even broader range of water quality parameters, further strengthening its position in the water industry. In addition to the UviTec introduction at WEFTEC 2024, ABB is showcasing its continuous water analysis portfolio, electromagnetic flowmeters, pressure and laser level transmitters, as well as recorders and controllers designed for the water industry.

ABB will be present at booth 4129 in New Orleans from October 5-9.

ABB’s Process Automation division automates, electrifies, and digitalizes industrial operations across various sectors, addressing critical needs such as energy, water, and materials supply, as well as production and distribution. With approximately 20,000 employees and industry-leading technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps clients in process, hybrid, and maritime industries to enhance operational performance and safety, promoting a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.

As a global leader in electrification and automation, ABB is committed to a more sustainable and efficient future. The company’s solutions integrate engineering expertise and software to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy, and operations. With over 140 years of excellence and a team of more than 105,000 employees, ABB is dedicated to fostering innovations that drive industrial transformation forward.

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