Particle
Counters are one of the devices which are used in various industries including
pharmaceuticals, cosmetic, and food to maintain a hygienic environment. Be it a
liquid particle counter
or any other form they separate molecular and smaller level of contaminations
found in the medium for which these machines are specifically designed for.
A guest post by Hasan Khan.
A guest post by Hasan Khan.
Hence,
when you decide to install a particle counter there are various factors that
need to be considered. Price, quality, services, warranty, and the laser
involved in the particle counter are few of the most important consideration
before investing your money into one.
Apart
from the features above the traditional and latest form of particle counters which
are in use for quite a long time have their own sets of advantages and
disadvantages as well. Hence, before buying and using one it is important to be
aware of each type, their pros, and their cons.
1.
Perks of bottle sampling:
However,
with its perk, as it’s a handheld procedure it does have few of its shortcoming
along with the higher chances of contamination being present when the apparatus
is changed. The readings might not be as accurate as it can be in other
advanced methods. Lastly, this procedure is considered time-consuming as well.
2.
Time Consuming:
One
of the big disadvantages of the traditional method was that it was quite
time-consuming; previously the plates and disks were placed in the rooms where
the scientists or observers were conducting the experiments. The disks are
placed at the areas of concentration for the particles to accumulate. This
entire procedure makes it quite time-consuming and can take up to 7 hours. In
result, it affects the overall efficiency.
3.
Cost effective:
The
traditional method showed a bit of improvement in form of air particle
counters, these were less time consuming than the placement of plates, however,
they still needed more time. Nevertheless, the collecting method through the
air stream makes it more convenient for collecting the samples and doesn’t
affect the quality. The prominent advantage of the above two methods was
despite being quite a time taking and with the risk of compromising on the
quality of the sample each was quite cost-efficient.
4.
Laser Counters:
Laser
particle counters were a huge advancement in the family of particle counters.
The light beam is used for the purpose of experiments and distinguishing
different sorts of particles and molecules into categories based on their
importance and usage. Laser counter makes the procedure quite simpler as
compared to the traditional method hence, increasing the efficiency. However,
there is still a need to test to separate the needed microorganisms.
5.
Use of Sensors:
Another
perk of the particle counter is they use sensors, microbe sensors use the
lasers and fluorescent lights for illuminating the particles as well. Unlike
the laser counters, these are not efficient enough to separate important and
by-products but they are used in the initial stages of detection and their
economical price as compared to the laser counter make them beneficial for the
small scale industries.
Conclusion:
Particle
counting is one of the procedures that has been in use for years in many
industries. As the procedure help in the evaluation of the quality of the
samples and products in the manufacturing industry, therefore, it is important
to be aware of the pros and the cons related to the usage of these
technologies.
Especially
in the industries where water is involved there are higher chances of
contamination and liquid particle counters like various other apparatus that
help with temperatures and humidity helps in maintaining the needed sanitation.
Hence,
before installing the technology it’s important that you gather all the
information about the companies offering the facility, about the services that
could be provided and the life of the machine and its working according to the
demand of the industry that you are working in for better results.
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