Laboratory Services
REDA Water team has qualified chemists who can conduct multiple water analyses according to international analytical standards such as ASTM, Standard Methods for Water & Wastewater, ISO, and others.
Water analysis includes normal water quality parameters and advanced water samples require special instruments. In addition, REDA has dedicated R&D Laboratories to conduct special research studies related to water chemistry, corrosion, and dose optimizations. Let us present each service category.
A. Standard Water Analysis Services
REDA Water analytical laboratories distributed in regional locations have the capability to conduct a wide range of tests to match our client’s requirements. The tests include but are not limited to:
| Parameter | Testing Method |
|---|---|
| Determination of Color | Standard Method 21st - 2120 C |
| Water pH | Standard Method 21st - 4500-H+ B |
| Water Turbidity | Standard Method 21st - 2130 B |
| Electrical Conductivity (EC) | Standard Method 21st - 2510 B |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | Standard Method 21st - 2540 C |
| Water Alkalinity | Standard Method 21st - 2320 B |
| Water Calcium Hardness | Standard Method 21st - 3500-Ca B |
| Water Total Hardness | Standard Method 21st - 2340 C |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | Standard Method 21st - 2540 F |
| Chloride in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-Cl- B |
| Sulfate in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-SO4-2 E |
| Silica (HR) in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-SiO2 C |
| Nitrate in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-NO3- E |
| Phosphorus (P) in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-P C |
| Fluoride in Water | Standard Method 21st - 4500-F- D |
| Iron in Water | Standard Method 21st - 3500-Fe B |
| Zinc in Water | Standard Method 21st - 3500-Zn B |
| Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) | Standard Method 21st - 5210 B |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | Standard Method 21st - 5220 D |
There are other parameters including heaving metals, TOC, anions, and others that can be tested in water by the REDA Water team.
B. Special Instruments used in Water Analysis
There are different analytical instruments are used by the REDA Water team or through third-party laboratories which used for specific testing requirements. Below analytical instruments are used in water analysis for their specific applications:
Instrument Testing Application
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) Used for high-accuracy elemental analysis and metals in water samples
Inductively Coupling Plasma (ICP) Used for ultra-low range of elemental analysis and metal detection in water samples
Ion Chromatography (IC) Used for ultra-low range detection of anions and cations in water samples
H-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Used for ultra-low range detection of organics in water samples
Spectrophotometer Used for the detection of anions and cations exist in water via colorimetric methods
X-Ray Fluorescence Used for metal oxides analysis of scales and deposits sample
X-Ray Diffraction Used for the determination of compounds
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Used for high resolution images of scales, deposits and surfaces with high magnification
Flame Photometer Used for specific elements detection at low level in water samples (Na, K, Li, Ca,
There are other instruments that can be used but will be discussed with our clients according to their needs.
C. R&D Activities
REDA Water team has the capability to work side-by-side with our clients on multiple research topics which can help solve chemical obstacles and improve operational performance. The below are multiple topics where REDA team has the capability to develop:
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- Corrosion Studies using PDP & EIS Methods
- Scale Formation & Inhibition Studies
- Formulating Special Chemistry for Specific Problems
- Evaluating Foam-Controlling Agents
- Optimizing Flocculants and Coagulants Dosages
- Formulate Concentrated Chemistry for Processes
- Conducting Water Chemistry Simulations
Finally, don’t hesitate to Contact Us for any inquiry you have or if you are interested to build a partnership with REDA Water team to improve the overall water management in your plant.