B3.4. Name of the Technology  : Arsenic Estimation Kit for Potable Water

 

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Information to be provided

1.

Technology name

Arsenic Estimation Kit (in potable water)

2.

Features of technology

·                Aesthetic, Sturdy, Lightweight

·                Free from occupation hazards

·                Contains arsenic free reagents

·                Convenient to carry in the field

·                Useful for rapid on site screening of water sources for arsenic levels

3.

Objective of technology

In situ arsenic concentration measurement in potable waters

4.

Capacity

Detection range : 0.01 – 1.0 mg/L Arsenic  - 100 tests per kit

Precise and accurate at As levels ≥50 ppb

5.

Approximate cost (Rs./Unit)

Rs. 6000/unit (if manufactured in bulk)

6.

Any specific prerequisites for installation and fabrication of the field kit

 

a)

Open space / shed required for installation of the unit

Not applicable

b)

Power requirement

Nil

c)

Necessity of specialized manpower

No

7.

Details of place and contact person (Address & Phone No.) where demonstration unit has been in operation

Scientist & Head

Geo-Environment Management Division National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg,

Nagpur – 440 020

8.

Manufacturer / fabricator of the unit, if any

M/s. L-tech Systems

2-B, Rajkamal Commercial Complex Panchasheel Square, Wardha Road

Dhantoli, Nagpur – 440 012

9.

Whether the technology can be transferred to interested parties (with details of technology transfer fee, royalties etc.

Yes, with mutual understanding

10.

Name & address of the contact Scientists (for further querries and technology transfer)

Dr. (Mrs.) Leena S. Deshpande

Geo-Environment Management Division

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg,

Nagpur – 440 020