Modern innovative solutions for biofilms: Ultrasound

Biological fouling is a recurring problem across the industry, but newly developed high-power ultrasonic technology is powerful enough to remove dirt in minutes. So how does it work?

There are two main forms of ultrasonic technology: subcavitation intensity and cavitation intensity.

Both methods are effective at preventing or suppressing biological pollution caused by algae, but their different approaches could harm the wider environment.

Subcavitation produces high-frequency vibrations and is considered more environmentally friendly.

In contrast, cavitation methods often result in damaging microscopic pressure changes that damage the environment and associated infrastructure. In cavitation technology,

intense hot pressing produces hydrogen free radicals that may kill bacteria and other organisms, cause oxidation reactions and degrade the preservative layer.

Ultrasonic technology is the pioneer of subcavitation technology. It is worth noting that if ultrasound technology is used correctly, turbulence can be created to prevent bacteria from entering.

It does this by generating frequencies that allow the algae to reach its natural resonant frequency: its vibrating speed.

Since biofilm formation begins with bacteria attaching to a surface, these specific ultrasonic frequencies, waveforms, and amplitudes can prevent biofilm formation by destroying bacteria in its orbit.

Ginpertec ultrasonic treatment can reduce algae growth by 70-90% and prevent biofilm growth.

One of the most attractive features of ultrasonic technology is that it provides a total solution for the monitoring and management of the water industry. Not only will it attack biofilms and biofilm at first sight,

but it also has water sensors that continuously monitor the surrounding water to identify changes in water chemistry before they become a problem.

Many systems are also equipped with solar panels, which eliminates the need for land-based power while reducing the overall operating cost of the system.