DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOTYPE INFORMATION AND MEASURING SYSTEM FOR RAPID MEASUREMENT OF NITRATES IN LIQUIDS

Abstract

This research study proposes a new information and measurement system for efficient determination of nitrate concentration in liquids. The main goal of the work was to create a system that would provide accurate and reliable measurements using modern technologies.

The application of the latest photometric solutions, including the use of powerful ultraviolet LEDs and sensitive photodiodes, made it possible to achieve a nitrate sensitivity of 1 mg/L. This is important because nitrates are one of the main pollutants of water resources and can have a negative impact on the environment and human health.

The research was conducted on water samples from rivers and lakes in Ukraine, and the results were processed in real time. The installation of automatic monitoring systems based on the developed system will effectively control water quality and respond to possible water pollution.

The data obtained today are already being used to build complex equipment for relative monitoring of the water environment, which allows for the formation of sound recommendations, response and determination of automated action scenarios. The installation of such automatic monitoring systems will make it possible to prevent water pollution in a timely manner and ensure the supply of quality water to main pipelines.