Project Overview

Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automobile manufacturing, prioritizes sustainable production and environmental responsibility. In its factory’s wastewater treatment facility, Ford required a highly reliable solution for monitoring dissolved oxygen (DO) levels to ensure compliance with stringent discharge standards and to maintain optimal biological treatment performance.

Application Challenges

• Stringent Accuracy Requirements: Ford’s wastewater system demanded precise, real-time DO measurements to ensure process efficiency and environmental compliance.

• Long-Term Stability: The monitoring equipment needed to operate continuously under harsh industrial conditions with minimal maintenance.

• Seamless System Integration: Compatibility with the factory’s existing automated control systems was essential.

Solution Provided

• SUP-DO7018 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor combines precise measurement with low maintenance to continuously monitor the dissolved oxygen level in processes and water applications. 

• These optical dissolved oxygen sensors provide strong signal stability and fast response time with low maintenance requirements.

• This advanced sensor is designed for continuous industrial applications and was deployed at critical monitoring points in the treatment process.

• Supmea engineer Eng. Dong provided on-site installation instructions. At present, the installation and debugging are completed and the operation is normal.

Key features of the solution included:

• Non-contact fluorescence measurement with no need for membrane or electrolyte replacement
• High precision and stability in real-time monitoring
• Digital output compatibility, allowing easy integration with Ford’s SCADA system
• IP68-rated sensor design, suitable for harsh wastewater environments

Benefits Delivered

• Improved process efficiency in Ford’s biological treatment system
• Accurate and stable DO readings, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Reduced maintenance costs due to non-consumable sensor components
• Enhanced data traceability and system automation through seamless integration

Why Supmea

• Proven performance across thousands of global installations in industrial wastewater monitoring
• In-house R&D and manufacturing, ensuring quality control and timely support
• Customizable solutions tailored to each client’s process and system needs
• Strong global service network, enabling reliable after-sales and technical support

Supmea is proud to contribute to Ford’s sustainable manufacturing efforts. We look forward to deepening cooperation with more global industrial partners in building intelligent, efficient, and eco-friendly facilities