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GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Announces the Turbidity Sensor
New Sensor for optimizing washing cycles through reduced water and energy consumption in dishwashers and washing machines
Billerica, MA.March 9, 2009. — GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies announces the Turbidity Sensor, designed to improve efficiency within commercial and residential dishwashers and washing machines. Measuring the turbidity of water within a dishwasher and washing machine allow the machines to run more efficiently by continually monitoring the particle levels in the water. The decrease or increase in voltage enables control optimization of water, time and energy efficiency.
"We are excited to introduce this addition to our world class line of sensors,” says Pete Straub, Product General Manager, OEM Sensors, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies. “The Turbidity Sensor will help our customers optimize their equipment while reducing water and energy consumption."
The Turbidity Sensor with optional discrete temperature utilizes two opposing photo diodesto detect the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air. When installed in a dishwasher, the GE Turbidity Sensor supplies measurements to the washing controller module and based on those measurements the controller will determine how long the cycles will last. This allows for energy conservation as lightly soiled loads will signal for shorter cycles and won’t receive the same amount of water and energy as a heavier soiled load.
Along with the Turbidity Sensor, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies also has sensor technologies to measure temperature, relatively humidity, and MEMS pressure for use within the appliance Industry to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.
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Learn more about Turbidity Sensor.
About GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is Healthcare for Infrastructure. The business is part of GE Enterprise Solutions, a $5 billion business helping customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE’s unique expertise and intelligent technology to elevate customers’ productivity. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions that deliver accuracy, productivity and safety to its customers.Its products are used in a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare. The company has 4,700 employees at more than 40 facilities in 25 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.gesensinginspection.com.
About GE Enterprise Solutions
GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.
Media Contact:
Amanda Fontaine
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Tel: +1 978-437-1446
Email: amanda.fontaine4@ge.com
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