TrueSense, from GE, integrates three new and unique functionalities into one platform: direct online monitoring of critical water chemistries; personal instrumentation which dramatically cuts offline testing time; and a powerful data analysis and display capability which provides deep insight into system status. TrueSense is the result of simultaneous technical advances in the measurement and control of critical cooling system parameters, in both online and offline modes of operation. Key elements of the new TrueSense platform include TrueSense Online for Cooling, TrueSense Personal Water Analytics (PWA) and TrueSense View.
TrueSense Online for Cooling is a single unified online technology which can directly measure and monitor multiple core chemistries which are applied for effective cooling water treatment such as orthophosphate for corrosion control; proprietary polymers for deposit control; and the management of halogens like chlorine or bromine for microbiological control. TrueSense Online provides a better understanding of cooling system status, enabling users to tighten control parameters to avoid or better respond to system variation and upsets, reduce water use and costs and to lower total cost of operation.
TrueSense PWA is a digital field-deployable, rugged, personal water sampling system that complements GE’s online offering. TrueSense PWA measures multiple critical parameters with a single 3 ml water sample, accomplishing this in minutes versus the half-hour that offline testing protocols typically require, cutting sampling times by an estimated 80%. It minimizes the need to maintain an inventory of reagent chemicals and equipment for testing and considerably cuts testing costs.
TrueSense View is a knowledge-management solution for system visualization, analysis, alarming and reporting. TrueSense View arms plant personnel with the right information in terms of content, frequency and form, with the flexibility to have data stored either locally and/or on the Web. In addition, wireless features minimize deployment time and cost. TrueSense View is compatible with other platform components.