Abstract: A system for measuring cyanides in a sample employs a photoillumination component for producing ultraviolet radiation to dissociate cyanides contained in an alkaline sample. The system includes filtering components interposed between the photoillumination components and an alkaline sample to be tested for passing lower frequency ultraviolet radiation to produce an irradiated sample in which cyanides have been dissociated, while blocking high frequency ultraviolet radiation to inhibit thiocyanate dissociation. Thin-film distillation components are included for separating cyanide from the irradiated sample to produce recovered cyanide for measurement purposes, and measuring components are provide for receiving the recovered cyanide generating a recordable signal indicative of recovered cyanide quantity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for measuring remotely at a position above ground the angle of the notch in a manhole weir for obtaining information to calibrate the monitoring equipment and includes a cross member having a pair of pivotally attached end members adapted to move into engagement with the weir within the V-shaped notch for assuming the shape thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring wastewater includes lowering a probe-carrying member into the manhole and moving the member into engagement with a primary measuring device for gauging the depth of the monitoring equipment probes. The member is then moved upstream therefrom and maintained at the same depth for enabling thereafter the wastewater to be monitored. The apparatus includes a housing having a base portion adapted to be mounted over the manhole opening and adapted to rest on the ground. The base portion has an opening therein for registration with the manhole opening. Monitoring equipment is confined within the housing, which includes a lockable access door for permitting access to the monitoring equipment when the door is opened, by authorized persons only. Mounting devices fix the base portion of the housing to the rim of the manhole opening.

Abstract: An in-line distillation system for separating volatile components entrained in a liquid includes a distillation device for separating the volatile components from the liquid. A distribution device is connected in fluid communication with the outlet of the distillation and has a first conduit portion for flowing the separated volatile component from the outlet of the distillation device, and a second conduit portion for flowing the liquid from the outlet of the distillation device. A trap device resists the flow of the separated volatile component from entering the second conduit and thus forces the flow of volatile component into the first conduit. The trap device includes a reservoir container device for receiving liquid from the second container. An outlet at the upper portion of the container device spaced by a substantial distance above the exit end of said second conduit permits the flow of liquid therefrom.

Abstract: A method for cleaning the sensing probes in a water quality momitoring apparatus, when the probes become coated with a build-up of slime, algae or particulate matter, which comprises the steps of continuously removing particulate matter from the body of the liquid, moving a part of the body of liquid into a confined zone surrounding the probe and applying ultrasonic energy to the confined liquid to remove deposits of foreign matter from the surface of the probe and the liquid confining surface areas.