Laboratory Charge Analyzer
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Description
The Laboratory Charge Analyzer (LCA) is an essential coagulation optimization tool for the water treatment professional. The LCA allows the user to determine the ideal coagulant dosage needed to achieve optimum NTU and TOC reduction in less than 5 minutes typically, earning it the moniker “5 minute jar tester”. The process of finding the optimum dosage simply involves feeding a measured volume of coagulant into the raw water sample and waiting for the LCA to obtain an indication of complete charge neutralization. An option for pH measurement allows the user to quickly determine the dosage rate of additives like lime or caustic when needed to raise the coagulation pH of low alkalinity waters. Titration of the coagulant and pH adjustment additives can be performed manually using the LCA-1, or with the touch of a button using the autotitration features that come standard on models LCA-2 and LCA-3. The automatic titration feature simplifies the testing process and helps ensure the most accurate results possible. Another important feature is the large sample size capacity allowing the user to accurately titrate samples using undiluted coagulant (requires micro-pipette), which is the recommended method when feeding PACl or ACH. Chemtrac’s Laboratory Charge Analyzer comes backed with 30 years of charge analysis expertise and world class customer support.
Standard Features
- All Models (LCA-01, LCA-02, LCA-03)
- Accommodates samples from 200 to 2,000 mL
- Simple to remove probe and piston for easy cleaning
- Includes magnetic sample stirrer
- LCA-02
- Built in titrator for coagulant (dilute only)
- LCA-03
- Built in titrators for Coagulant (dilute only) and pH (base or acid)
Optional Features
- pH & Temp measurement (standard on LCA-03)
- Rollaway case for transporting unit
Benefits
- Quickly determine optimum dosage of coagulant needed to achieve charge neutralization and optimize NTU and TOC removal.
- Great for assessing minimum dosage of base needed to raise pH in low alkalinity waters to optimize coagulation.
- Large sample size and magnetic stirrer ensures accurate results
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Specifications
Display LCD, Monochrome with backlight Sensor Type Immersion, quick connect Materials Contacting Sample Delrin, stainless steel (Teflon Optional) Sample Volume 200 to 2,000 mL Power Requirements 110 VAC 60 hz, 1A; 220 VAC 50 hz, 1A (optional) Operating Temp 34 – 120 F (0 – 50 C) Dimensions 8.5” W x 17.8” H x 9.2” D
(216 mm W x 425 mm H x 234 mm D) (Unit fully extended)
8.5” W x 26” H x 9.2” D
(216 mm W x 660 mm H x 234 mm D)Weight 20 lbs (9.1 kg) -
Downloads
Title Size Download Laboratory Charge Analyzer - Operations Manual 0.97 MB DownloadPreview Laboratory Charge Analyzer - LCA-01, LCA-02, LCA-03 Datasheet 2.89 MB DownloadPreview -
News
Chemtrac Exhibited at the GRWA 40th Annual Conference
The Georgia Rural Water Association held their 40th Annual Spring Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center May 7-9, and Chemtrac was there. In fact, this was the 34th year that Chemtrac exhibited at the conference.
Chemtrac to Exhibit at IWC in San Antonio
The 77th Annual International Water Conference will be held November 6-9 in San Antonio, TX. The IWC remains the premier source of technical information and training in the industrial water and wastewater business, spanning numerous industrial sectors, and addressing today’s most relevant technical topics.
Another Successful Showcase at ACE 2016
The Chemtrac team joined attendees at ACE 2016 in Chicago, IL to discuss the latest models of Streaming Current Monitors, Particle Counters, Chlorine Analyzers, and HydroACT multi-parameter analyzer.
Introducing Next Generation Products at ACE16
We will be introducing two new series of products at the 2016 AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition in Chicago next week (June 19-22).
AWPCA Annual Conference in Huntsville Alabama, August 3-5
Chemtrac will exhibit and present at the AWPCA (Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association)Annual Conference in Huntsville Al, August 3-5 2015.
Chemtrac Presenting at International EPRI Conference
John Clark and Joe Zimmerman of Chemtrac, Inc., will team up to present a technical paper at the Eleventh International Conference on Cycle Chemistry in Fossil and Combined Cycle Plants with Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
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Videos
Laboratory Charge Analyzer with pH probe and Auto Titrator Demonstration
The Laboratory Charge Analyzer Model LCA-3 is Chemtrac’s newest model lab unit capable of performing automatic titrations to determine optimum coagulant dosage of a raw water sample. The LCA-3 is also capable of determining the amount of pH adjustment chemical, such as lime or caustic, that is needed to maintain optimum pH conditions for coagulation.
SC Water Treatment Plant Overcomes Challenges due to Epic Flood
In October, 2015, the city of Columbia, SC received about 24 inches of rain in 48 hours. Severe flooding occurred. The storm had an impact on the Broad River, and subsequently created challenges for a local water treatment plant.
Video Testimonial: Lab and Online Charge Analyzers for Challenging River Water Coagulant Dosing
The water treatment plant in King,
