Horticulture

With a number of units specially designed and developed for hydroponics and agriculture, ETS systems eliminate all types of water borne micro-organisms. ETS' treatment systems are used in a number of key areas to vastly reduce the risk of product rejection, crop failure and the spread of disease. With a number of "emerging" pathogens now displaying increased resistance to traditional methods of disinfection, Ultraviolet treatment is now the preferred and accepted method of disinfection over traditional chemical methods.

Abstract dispersal of root pathogens is also a major concern in closed hydroponic systems. To limit dispersal, Ultraviolet disinfection technology has been used to remove pathogens, viruses, molds, bacteria and algae avoiding the costly ramifications associated with crop failure and product recall. If your system is simply wick based, uses a Nutrient Thin Film (NFT) or is a state of the art Aeroponic system, UV light can effectively ensure that the Rhizosphere is not infected by Pythium, Verticillium, Phytophthora or Fusarium.

HYDROPONICS | The only appropriate method of disinfection is by UV treatment. UV will not affect the pH or chemistry of water fed to the Rhizosphere, and unlike Hydrogen Peroxide it will not affect organic additives or be carried over and affect germination or seedling development.

CHEMICAL FREE | Several of the species that inhabit the Rhizosphere now demonstrate multiple resistivity against antibiotics. These include Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, Ralstonia and Staphylococcus. None of these species can or is able to develop resistance to UV light.

PROCESS WATER| Equipment such as sprayers and heat exchangers, which rely on re-circulating water, will benefit from water supplies purified by UV light, as the technology will effectively prevent slime formers infesting pipes and blocking nozzles.

WATER REUSE | As water supplies become more stressed, and the rate of water consumption exceeds availability, growers will turn to re-use and reclaimed waste water. Often this water will need to have chlorine or chloramines removed before it is suitable for use.

PESTICIDES | Our leading UV technology is used to remove a variety of pesticide species from water, it can also remove microconstituents such as Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCP) from municipal make up water as well as from reclaimed water.

STORAGE TANKS | During emptying and venting of sterile holding tanks, airborne bacteria can enter the vessel. ETS' leading Ultraviolet systems are designed to fit easily into the head space and are ideal in reducing this potential means of infection.

QUALITY ASSURANCE | Engineered Treatment Systems attitude to design and manufacture is driven by a ‘quality first' approach. As an ISO9001 company you can be assured all ETS' Ultraviolet disinfection system products are consistently built to the highest standards.

FULLY AUTOMATED DESIGN | The SPECTRA control system from ETS is designed for fully automated continuous or batch processes. The system can be integrated with most on site process control software, enabling nutrient dosing following the UV system. UV system performance is recorded using on board data logs that provide a real time and auditable record of disinfection. A UV monitor is used to measure the UV system performance, and proven wipers keep the optical components free from fouling.

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