Measurement of TOC (Total Organic Carbon) in the Pulp and Paper Industry - Case Studies on Management Leading to Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Processes, and Cost Reduction.

TOC analyzer with internal automatic cleaning function that reduces clogging and maintenance hassle! Demo units available for loan.

The online TOC analyzer BioTector offers several models tailored to your usage needs. The 'B7000i' is an online TOC analyzer designed for high-concentration wastewater, equipped with an internal automatic cleaning function that minimizes clogging and maintenance hassles. It can measure wastewater containing soft particles up to 2mm in diameter without dilution, allowing for automatic measurements without downtime, without the need for cleaning clogs or stopping the device. Depending on the application, various models can be selected for COD/BOD/TC, with one unit capable of handling up to 6 channels. Explosion-proof models (overseas explosion-proof) are also available. It employs a unique wet two-stage oxidation method. If there are challenges with oxidation power in the wet method, this approach overcomes those issues. 【Features】 ■ Internal automatic cleaning function ■ Reduces clogging and maintenance hassles ■ Annual operating rate of over 99% ■ Various model selections available based on application *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We will introduce a case of updating the TOC analyzer at a wastewater treatment plant of a recycled paper manufacturer.

The German recycled paper manufacturer Steinbeis Papier has been using a high-temperature combustion oxidation method TOC analyzer for many years, but there have been many cases where the measurement range of the existing TOC analyzer was insufficient, and it was considered necessary to replace the equipment due to aging. Therefore, taking this opportunity for an upgrade, they decided to introduce a new online TOC analysis device to measure the TOC content at the entrance and exit of the wastewater treatment plant. By installing our online TOC analyzer at the entrance of the wastewater treatment plant, the control of the water purification sedimentation treatment process has been automated. Additionally, the process control system manages the dosing of urea and phosphoric acid in real-time based on flow rate, ammonia concentration, and TOC values, ensuring an optimal nutrient ratio. [Overview] ■ Company: Steinbeis Papier ■ Introduced Product: B7000i TOC Analyzer *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Over 250 analysis devices have been introduced! They have been praised for enabling highly reliable and accurate TOC measurements.

At DOW, a major chemical manufacturer, over 250 Hach TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analyzers, "BioTector," have been installed at locations worldwide. In this column, we mainly introduce a case study from the site in Schkopau, Germany. The company has praised the device for its ability to provide reliable and accurate TOC measurements as an online TOC analyzer, even in challenging applications where samples contain oils, salts, fine particles, and grease. [Contents (partial)] ■ Overview ■ One of DOW's sites, Schkopau (Germany) ■ BioTector On-Site Applications ■ Alternative Technologies ■ Excellent Maintenance *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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Unique technology that pursues reliability! Biotector, a management tool that impacts operations and business.

Our "Biotector B7000" is a management tool developed with proprietary technology. Since 1996, it has achieved success in the oil and gas industry and is widely known as a robust analytical device that withstands the unique challenges of this sector. Furthermore, industry tests have demonstrated that the wet two-stage oxidation technology exhibits reliable and excellent performance in harsh petrochemical processing environments. 【Operational Efficiency Realized by Biotector】 <Operational Benefits (Partial)> ■ No need to increase field operators, reducing the burden on existing maintenance teams ■ Regular inspections and calibrations are conducted twice a year ■ No concerns about contamination or carryover of sample tubes ■ Continuous analysis is possible even for challenging and variable applications ■ Contributes to rapid accident response and enhanced process control *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Not only easy to use, but also achieving outstanding total cost of ownership! Here we present case studies related to water treatment plants in the United States.

This facility, owned by the Douglas County Rural Water District 3 in Kansas, operates two water treatment plants and a distribution network of 280 miles (approximately 450 km). The facility faced several issues regarding TOC measurements, as the values obtained from existing equipment did not match those from a state-certified third-party organization that was sending samples. As a solution, they introduced the "QbD1200." This allowed them to obtain highly accurate TOC data necessary for optimizing coagulant treatment, and during the demo period, they brought samples to a certified lab in Lawrence, where they found a correlation between the "QbD1200" and the data from the city of Lawrence. The team gained new confidence in the measurements, enabling them to analyze and optimize the dosage of coagulants, control the process, and reduce unnecessary chemical treatments. [Overview] ■ Implementation site: Water treatment plant in Douglas County, Kansas ■ Product implemented: QbD1200 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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[Lecturer] Takeshi Ichimura President and CEO, Energy Pool Japan Co., Ltd. Committee Memberships as of August 2025 - Study Group on Next-Generation Decentralized Power Systems, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy - ERAB Study Group, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy - Study Group on the Nature of Simultaneous Markets, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy - Committee on Adjustment Power and Supply-Demand Balance Evaluation, Electricity Wide Area Operation Promotion Organization - Subcommittee on Supply-Demand Adjustment Market, Electricity Wide Area Operation Promotion Organization - Study Group on Future Power Supply-Demand Scenarios, Electricity Wide Area Operation Promotion Organization - Working Group on Future Supply-Demand Scenarios (Load Curve, DAC) [Lecture Items] October 28 (Tuesday) 13:00 - 15:00 1st Session: Learning About the Electricity Business and Capacity Market from Scratch 1. Fundamental Discussion: What is Power System Reform? 2. Learning About the Capacity Market from Scratch 3. Summary 4. Q&A November 7 (Friday) 15:00 - 17:00 2nd Session: Learning About the Electricity Business and Supply-Demand Adjustment Market & Simultaneous Market from Scratch 1. Fundamental Discussion: What is Power System Reform? (Review of the 1st Session) 2. Learning About the Supply-Demand Adjustment Market from Scratch 3. Summary 4. Q&A

[Lecturer] Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. Policy and Economic Center Chief Researcher Jiro Furuki [Key Lecture Content] There is a demand for a transition from the traditional economy of "making, using, and discarding" in large quantities (linear economy) to a "circular economy" that reuses resources as much as possible without consuming them. While the importance of this shift is becoming understood, many companies hesitate to take actual action due to concerns such as "Will it be costly?" and "Will it negatively impact our current business?" In this lecture, we will introduce the significance and effects of the circular economy, trends in domestic and international policies, and the initiatives that companies are currently required to undertake, along with ideas for policies and support that can facilitate these efforts. [Lecture Items] 1. Significance and effects of transitioning to a circular economy 2. Domestic and international trends related to the transition to a circular economy 3. Two key points for achieving an autonomous circular economy 4. Close Flow: Recommendations for expanding the use of recycled materials 5. Slow: Recommendations for transitioning to a business model for CE commerce 6. Summary 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Kazuki Miyamoto, Representative/Analyst of VentureClef, USA [Key Lecture Content] The competition for the development of "AGI agents" and "AGI humanoid robots" is intensifying. AGI agents are models with human-level skills that autonomously perform tasks on behalf of employees. AGI agents are based on next-generation foundation models, with enhanced reasoning capabilities and significantly evolved skills in using tools. The killer application of AGI is the AGI agent, which demonstrates human-level job capabilities in digital spaces. The foundation model has merged with the "world model" to create "physical AI." Physical AI will be a breakthrough in robot development. There is intense technological innovation in AGI humanoid robots, which acquire the ability to perform human labor in physical spaces. The competition for the development of AGI humanoid robots is intensifying in the United States and China, creating a massive market. The Trump administration supports the development of AGI humanoid robots and is implementing "reshoring" policies to bring manufacturing back to the United States.

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