Quattro-DB
We offer the new Quattro-DB from Hydro BioScienceTM for water and waste-water applications as well as for ponds, lakes, large pools and reservoirs.
The Quattro-DB is available in a wide range of power inputs including 110V, 220V, DC with solar or trickle charge from 110V supply.
The Quattro-DB can be used in:
- Wastewater Clarifiers – yes even there! Great for biofilm control with added benefit of reducing algae.
- Water Clarifiers – Great for biofilm control with added benefit of reducing algae.
- Ground Storage Tanks – Useful to help reduce the growth of bio-film in storage tanks maintenance of proper residual and reduction of re-growth in distribution systems.
- Filters
- Basins
- Ponds
- Lakes
- Pools
- BOATS: Help slow the growth of biofilm to reduce barnacles!
Quattro-DB
The *Quattro-DBTM is a state of the art device developed by Hydro Bio ScienceTM for algae and biofilm control. The Hydro Bio ScienceTM development team has years of experience in applying ultrasound to biofilm and algae control applications and the Quattro-DBTM is the latest advancement in the science. It provides more sound energy over a broader range of frequencies for a lower cost not only to purchase but also to operate. The Quattro (4 Directional) – DB (Dual Bandwidth) offers features not found before in ultrasonic algae and biofilm control devices. A radial sound output is achieved with two piezo sound emitters that can operate in two different bandwidths for better control of green algae and diatoms in the lower bandwidth and blue-green algae in the higher bandwidth, all accomplished with one device. The device works in harmony with aquatic wildlife (fish and animals), aquatic plants, bio-solids and planktonic organisms other than algae.
The Quattro-DB can control biofilm formation on cleaned surfaces. This is especially beneficial to treatment facilities with algae growth issues, by retarding the growth of the biofilm the algae requires to grow the algae growth is also reduced tremendously. Surfaces influenced by the Quattro-DB remain clean for long periods after being initially cleaned and are easier to clean when necessary. This is due to inhibiting or slowing anaerobic bacterial colonization (bio-film). The bacterial organisms sense the ultrasonic signature as water turbulence and do not as readily adhere to turbulent surfaces, preferring a more quiescent location. Fungi (eg. Pythium) and bacteria with gas vesicles will also be controlled by the Quattro-DB, the ultrasonic pulses cause them to lose buoyancy and subsequently sink out of range to receive sunlight.
The Quattro-DB creates ultrasonic frequencies that cover two important bandwidth areas where algae can be controlled via critical structural resonance similar to the way a crystal glass can be broken by the right sound pitch. Ultrasound works as the force to cause these internal vibrations in algae cells or in organelles inside the algae cells that disable them. The system is powered via the power module that is available for use with many types of power input.
1) Power Module: This can be AC or DC electrical input. AC inputs include 24, 100/120 and 240 volt service at 50 or 60 Hz. DC input is 24 volts via solar or AC charged batteries (typically two 12 volt batteries in series.) The power module converts the input power to the 40 volt DC line voltage needed to power the sonic head.
2) Connecting Cable: This connects the power module with the sonic head. This provides power and communications to and from the sonic head. Lengths up to 500 meters (about 1640 feet) are possible. Just let us know the cable length needed and we can provide it, cable pricing is per meter plus the cable end. The *Quattro-DB has compensating circuitry in the sonic head that boosts the incoming voltage to the 40 volts needed by the system and is a unique and patent pending feature of the device.
3) Sonic Head: This contains the frequency driver and the sonic emitters that produce the ultrasonic output signal. The top and bottom sections house the piezo sonic emitters. They are offset by 90º so that the sound is projected radially away in 4 directions. The two way output and the two piezo mounts are unique in the industry.
4) Float: This provides buoyancy for the sonic head and cable. The placement of the device is normally away from the bank so that there is a line of sight from the device to as much of the shoreline as possible. A flag on the float warns boaters not to anchor there due to the cable below. The user supplies an anchor to which the unit is tethered. The cable runs back to shore to a power supply run on AC or DC power.
5) Attachment Hardware: All stainless steel shackles and hardware are provided to connect the float to the sonic head. All cables are plug and play. AC power inlet plugs can be provided in common configurations by country or can be provided as flying leads for wiring into power supply terminals.
6) Optional Solar Power Supplies:
- Land Based Systems available in 60 and 180 watt capability. Solar panels are modular at 20 watts each. The 60 watt system has 3 and the 180 watt system has 9.
- Floating systems are also available, please contact us for specifics.