Ultra Sonic
Algae Control
A
non-chemical approach to eliminating algae using ultrasound waves
 Does
Ultra-Sound Work?
Algae
forms in the presence of nutrients. Removing or reducing nutrients is the key
to stopping the growth of algae. While natural bacteria can quickly remove nutrients
from the pond, tank or lake some technologies claim to be able to kill algae with
ultra-sonic waves.
"The ultrasonic algae elimination systems are
scientifically designed underwater transducers that emit ultrasonic waves that
can destroy algae under certain conditions in a variety of basins. Using ultrasonic
frequencies to destroy algae is a chemical free way to reduce or eliminate many
common algae including toxic blue green algae and the biofilm buildup that can
cause problems in irrigation systems and large cooling basins.
Ultrasonic
waves, emitted from a transducer suspended from a discreet float, literally rip
the outer cell walls of algae cells inhibiting their proliferation and maintaining
a more sterile environment if that is desired. By keeping algae at bay there is
less buildup on piping, drains and machinery in water basins and irrigation systems
can remain clog free longer.
Ultrasonic is being found to be useful in
typically closed systems that have a long retention time such as irrigation basins
and tanks and cooling towers; the use of ultra-sound is a technology that is undergoing
more and more interest of late as many Canadian lakes and large ponds are suffering
from algae problems.
Ultrasonic algae killers should not always be considered
as a complete replacement for such proven techniques as aeration and beneficial
bacteria which are proven to be not harmful to humans, animals, plants or fish.
Instead it is another tool that, in some cases in certain conditions, will help
to kill or reduce algae problems. Golf courses and irrigation basins and wastewater
holding tanks and reservoirs are ideal candidates for this inexpensive technology."
Contact us for an evaluation to understand the appropriate solution
for your algae problem..
"I
am concerned that the reputation of ultrasound, and by default the likelihood
of it being adopted on a wider basis, will be damaged by the number of units on
the market that do not appear to work."
Dr Jonathan Newman
Head,
Aquatic Plant Management Group
Natural Environment Research Council |
The
key to algae control in lakes and ponds is the reduction of nutrients. Ultra-sonic
sound waves cannot remove nutrients, if they do actually kill algae then the dead
algae will simply become another un-wanted nutrient. Reduction
of nutrients is efficient and effective using natural bacteria alone or in combination
with aeration. Consuming nutrients will improve water quality more than zapping
ultra-sound into the water.
Contact CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd for algae
control solutions and to see more data on the effectiveness of various algae control
techniques. Sonic
Algae Control Systems
The
small, easy-to-install transducer comes in a variety of sizes to tackle many algae
problems in everything from small and large bodies of water. Units are also available
for use in swimming pools to reduce the use of chlorine, storage tanks and for
industrial basins and mining applications. Solar options are available as are
international wiring configurations.
Available
in various models & sizes
The largest ultrasonic algae control units have a range of approximately 500 feet
(150 meters) and more.
The smallest units have a range of approximately 30
feet (10 meters) and are perfect for small ponds and pools.
Contact
us for information on the ultrasonic algae control devices and to determine if
ultrasound is a even potential solution to your problems.
Currently, we find that one of the best, most proven algae control system is a
actually combination of aeration and beneficial bacteria but in certain situations
ultrasound can effectively used to maintain algae free conditions and can be combined
with aeration, circulation and beneficial bacteria to ensure a permanent algae
clear pond.
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Benefits
claimed by manufacturers of using ultrasound for algae control:
•
No harsh chemicals or toxic products, the ultrasonic devices are relatively innocuous
& can be a safe way to kill algae. Because all living creatures including
plants are susceptible to energy forces that can affect their health ultrasonic
algae control may not be recommended in some natural pond, lakes or watergardens.
Before considering ultrasonic solutions discuss your immediate pond problems with
us.
• Simple to install the unit runs on regular AC electrical current or DC
solar power with no shock risk to swimmers.
• No moving parts or filters
to replace the units are virtually maintenance free. Virtually silent operation.
•
Low operating cost. Using from 20 to 45 watts means effective anti-algae treatment
for pennies a day.
 •
Greatly reduce chlorine use in swimming pools. Ultrasonic systems in pools kills
green & black algae so common in swimming pools.
• Effectively removes
biofilm from boat hulls, swimming pools, storage tanks, etc.
• Kills and controls
blue-green algae, green, black & many other common algae in certain conditions.
•
Affordably priced and a practical solution to eliminate constant applications
of chemical treatments
• Combining ultrasonic algae killers with proper beneficial
bacteria applications greatly improve pond health.
The
concept is relatively simple, the ultrasonic vibrations are emitted by the transducer
directly in the water, and these vibrations destroy the microscopic
cell casing surrounding the algae, know as the vacuole, which kills the algae.
Before
considering ultrasonic solutions please contact us so we can discuss your immediate
pond problems and accurately choose the correct solution.
The
key to algae control in lakes and ponds is the reduction of nutrients. Ultra-sonic
sound waves cannot remove nutrients, if they do actually kill algae then the dead
algae will simply become another un-wanted nutrient. Reduction
of nutrients is efficient and effective using natural bacteria alone or in combination
with aeration. Consuming nutrients will improve water quality more than zapping
ultra-sound into the water.
Contact CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd for algae
control solutions and to see more data on the effectiveness of various algae control
techniques. |
Some
algae types claimed to be killed by ultrasonic
1.
Scenedesmus quadricauda
2. Cryptomonas erosa
3. Rhodomonas minuta
4.
Cryptomonas sp.
5. Merismopedia tenuissima
6. Scenedesmus acuminates
7.
Gloeocystis sp.
8. Ankistrodesmus falcatus
9. Oocystis pusilla
10.
Phacus sp.
11. Gomphonema sp.
12. Nitzschia sp.
13. Pinnularia sp.
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Navicula minima
15. Ulothrix sp.
16. Anabaena
17. Aphanizomenon
18.
Microcystis
19. Cladophora
20. Spirogyra
21. Amphanizomenon
22.
Cyclotella
23. Lagerheima
24. Dictyospharium
25. Coelastrum
26.
Chlorella
27. Micractinium |
Algae
types that ultra-sound is cliamed even less effectiveness:
1.
Microcystis Colonial Algae (produces a gelatinous mass and harder to control in
larger colonies, 75% ultrasound effectiveness)
2. Pithophora (Cotton-ball
Roaming Algae, produces hard cell walls and takes 6-8 weeks for control, 95% ultrasound
effectiveness)
3. Cylindrospermopsis Raciborskii (free roaming algae, light
driven, 75% ultrasound effectiveness)
Aalgae
types not killed by ultrasound:
1. Chara (mimics the habits
of vascular plants)
2. Nitella (mimics the habits of vascular plants, less
rigid structure than Chara)
3. Euglena (mimics a Protozoa, free swimming and
light driven)
4. Pediastrum (multi-celled algae in three stages; 8 celled,
16 celled, 32 celled)
5. Oscillatoria (free roaming algae, resembles and moves
like a green worm)
Because
all living creatures including fish and plants are susceptible to energy forces
that can affect their health, ultrasonic algae control may not be recommended
all or any natural ponds, lakes or watergardens. Algae cells can be damaged, ripped
and killed by ultrasonic waves and the repeated exposure to such waves may not
be entirely beneficial to other species of plants and aquatic animals.
Before
considering ultra sonic solutions discuss your immediate pond problems with us.
Effectively controlling nutrients is a key to removing algae.
CanadianPond.ca
Products Limited
has spent close to a decade testing products to ensure that clients who use our
services are only offered the best available pond products on the market. We are
currently looking at feedback and test date from installations of the sonic algae
systems throughout Canada so we can provide you with more concrete testing data
which is required by our Environmental Groups & Government Departments. As
our testing unfolds we will provide Canadian data on the effectiveness of ultrasound
on algae in our country.
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