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The AguaClara Dose Controller is a critical piece of the technology. It has evolved steadily with major advances every year. The ability to accurately and predictably control the alum and chlorine dosages without using electricity sets the AguaClara technology apart from previous technologies. Our Dose Controller technology that couples plant flow rate and chemical dose is novel.
align=centre Figure 1: General Schematic of Chemical Dose Controller |
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In the latest design, the Non-Linear CDC makes it possible for an operator to set the chemical dose without referring to any tables. This could be a significant advantage. The disadvantage is that this design is more complex and thus we will need to work this carefully to ensure that the CDC technology is sustainable.
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