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June 2007: Ecotech will be exhibiting at the Air and Waste Management Association trade exhibition and conference, New Orleans, from June 26 to 28. See www.awma.org for additional conference information. We'll be at Booth # 526, come and say hello.
Other Events: Ecotech regularly provides formal Ecotech instrumentation training, for example WinAQMS digital datalogger and data acquisition systems training. If you cannot attend but are interested in learning more about Ecotech instrumentation for air monitoring sites then please contact us directly.
Product Release Information Sept 2007: Compact Nutrient Monitor (NUT1000) to be released in USA A new Ecotech advanced real-time water pollution analyzer for measuring reactive phosphates in surface waters, down to very low levels (<3ug/L). The NUT1000 provides real-time readings every 30 seconds, replacing time consuming water "grab samples" and eliminating lab analysis costs. Water nutrients measured include phosphates, nitrates, ammonia, salinity, carbonates. Can be used for remote real-time monitoring at stationary sites such as lakes, rivers, ponds. Furthermore, larger water sources can also be mapped from a boat "on the fly" by combining a GPS signal with the CRP sample reading every 30 seconds whilst boat is underway. NUT1000 can accept GPS signal, and has its own internal data-logger so that all information is integrated seamlessly. This enables data tob be collected over a significantly increased surface area yet at vastly reduced cost. Please email us at info @ AmericanEcotech.com for instrument information. (When emailing, replace the "at" with @, no spaces)
2006 : Air Monitoring : Further advances for Integrating Nephelometer with advanced reliable light source (U.S. Patent Pending) Following immediate success after its initial release the Ecotech M9003 Integrating Nephelometer continues to generate great reviews from customers in North America. Newly available is the ability to measure in any one of three different wavelengths. The instrument is used for accurate real-time measurement of visibility and haze and as a reliable alternative real-time measurement of particulate.
More information : Integrating nephelometers directly measure the light scattered by aerosols and gases (bscat) in an enclosed sample volume. The sampling chamber and U.S. Patent Pending light source are confined to a small volume so that the instrument makes a “point” or localised measurement of scattering. If the detector is placed parallel to the incident photons, only those photons that are scattered will be detected. The scattered radiation is integrated over a large range of scattering angles (forward, side and back directions) in a defined band of visible wavelengths. Since the total light scattered out of a path is the same as the reduction of light along a path due to scattering, the integrating nephelometer gives a direct estimate of bscat.
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| 2006 :- The world's most advanced Environmental Datalogger designed specifically for a wide range of environmental monitoring instrumentation : New UPGRADE is now available in North America
Ecotech latest version of WinAQMS and
WinCollect Data Aquisition System for continuous emission and
ambient monitoring systems utilizes a Windows XP operating
platform (XP operating system is included with logger). Already in use by many major US and international corporations, the new 6th generation of Ecotech's D.A.S. (data aquisition system) is just as comprehensive as previous versions, yet is vastly simpler to set up and operate. The new WinAQMS data loggers are Windows XP/2000 compliant whilst the WinCollect reporting software is Windows 98/2000/NT/XP compatible and specifically designed to interface with and supervise multiple WinAQMS loggers. This new Ecotech Data Acquisition System is the culmination of Ecotech's 27 years of successful field experience in data acquisition. Ecotech systems and software result in improved data collection and significant cost/time savings for our customers. You can quickly review our 5 minute Flash demonstration at http://www.ecotech.com.au/movies/winaqmswebdemo.swf This is a "must see" for project managers of CEMS or ambient monitoring stations, and for anyone currently using air monitoring instruments. An Ecotech rep will be happy to run through the online demo with you over the phone... just call us on 401-369-0844. (click on the image above for more information) 2005 : - Ecotech MicroVol Portable Air Sampler available either for purchase or as a short term rental. The Ecotech MicroVol provides customers with a cost-effective means to examine air quality at remote sites, and in both outdoor or indoor locations. With its internal microprocessor, a flexible sampling platform for the sampling of PM10, PM2.5 and TSP particulates, its ability to sample at variable pre-programmed intervals, and its capacity be triggered by a wind sensor (plus log wind data) or be triggered by any other external device, the MicroVol is also ideally suited for research applications. Best of all, following numerous customer requests, the MicroVol can now be easily rented on a weekly or monthly basis .... please call or email us for details and pricing.
2004 : - American Ecotech launches new precursor monitoring Trace Gas Analyzers. Ecotech is proud to announce the release of its new CO, NOx, NOy, and SOx trace gas analyzers, with the capability to measure extremely low pollution concentration levels (accurate down to parts per trillion). Please be sure to notify your local / state department environmental quality manager and ask for information about the EC9800T (Trace) analyzers. Please call us on 401-369-0844 or email to obtain information.
2004 : - Advanced Ammonia Monitoring. Utilizing advanced Ecotech air monitoring analyzers, American Ecotech now also specializes in the accurate monitoring of NH3, which is one of the more difficult gases to measure due to its "sticky" nature. We provide customers with the most effective full package solution to accurately examine ambient ammonia levels utilizing the EC9842 NH3 gas analyzer. Please email us to obtain information.
Ammonia is a very "sticky" gas eg takes a long time to travel through tubes. Typical ambient levels are from 0-39 ppb. NH3 can be very difficult to measure if you do not pay careful attention to your sampling train. Sampling should only be carried out using a heated glass sample manifold (which Ecotech can supply) with short virgin glass lined stainless steel sample lines. From the calibrator to the analyzer, we use clean virgin FEP tubing (thick walled tubing, ¼" OD, 1/8" ID so there is no permeation). NH3 will tend to adsorb and defuse on surface of many materials. Regulator must be clean. Once you use a regulator for NH3 you cannot change it (eg cannot use regulator that was used with any other gas). For first time calibration, allow gas regulator to purge until there is no upward trend, which may take up to 12 hrs for gas reg and tubing to stabilize. NH3 has a strong attraction for water and doesn’t travel well in cold temps – so can take 12 hrs to get 98% response eg for the gas to come through initially! In summer will only take 4hrs. For best possible calibration purposes, as with any Ecotech system you can do an automated precision check on a daily basis (in this case using NO), then also check mthly using NH3 for the ammonia convertor efficiency check. We recommend daily precision checks with NO, because its much quicker response time. As always, we can train your staff to ensure regular maintenance is properly performed. Importantly (for ambient level NH3) we actually use two moly convertors, one on the NOx channel and one on the Ammonia Nx channel. Plus we have a high temp convertor. Therefore we obtain a very high convertor efficiency. In other words, we have a 2nd moly convertor AFTER the NH3 convertor to convert remaining NO2 (4% NO2 is resulting from NH3 convertor reaction) back to NO, which results in 98% conversion… eg much better than any alternative units. Additional information about the Ecotech ammonia analyzer (and other gas analyzers) is available upon request. 2004 : Ecotech Series 200 Rainwater Sampler now available in USA and Canada for rainwater monitoring and research. Developed in conjunction with the government CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) the Series 200 enables completely automated rainwater analysis with samples able to be deposited into single or multiple bottles. Incorporating an internal microprocessor, this provides an appropriate sampling platform for rainwater studies, including acid rain deposition even in the very remote locations.
Employment with American Ecotech: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply now for technical positions currently offered by American Ecotech. We offer competitive remuneration, health insurance, and also the standard "Aussie" holidays of 4 weeks vacation time per year, plus public holidays. You must have prior industry experience, and be highly motivated and very customer service oriented in order to become part of our successful team. Please email your resume and also include a brief description in the body of your email about why you would be interested to consider a position working with American Ecotech, to HR@ AmericanEcotech.com . Positions are available in both USA and Australia. The following is a list of our USA based employment positions which are currently available.
Air Monitoring Systems Instrumentation Specialist At least 5 years technical experience is a necessity for this position at American Ecotech. In addition to your past educational training, a minimum of 5 yrs direct industry experience is required. We are seeking an applicant with a strong electronics or electrical technical instrumentation background. Prior experience in the field of ambient air pollution monitoring instrumentation or engineering is essential for this advanced position with our company. This is a senior role, therefore we are specifically seeking someone who is already very familiar with air pollution instrumentation and is interested in advancing their career with a fast paced company such as American Ecotech. You will lead various air monitoring equipment installation projects nationwide and you will be responsible for one or more teams of staff. This position requires travel within North America, and technical liason with a very diverse range of clientele. On the job training on our instrumentation for a short period at the Ecotech factory in Australia is likely, but the position is to be permanently based in USA. Salary is commensurate with experience. Refer to Position # 1125 when responding.
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