Total organic carbon or short TOC is one of the most important sum parameters for assessing the organic load of water. Compared to the more time-consuming methods of measuring COD or BOD, the TOC methode is far more accurate and faster.
Modern TOC Analyzer have automatized the whole testing process. From taking the water sample. Performing the oxidation and finally analyze the CO2 concentration. A good analyzer needs only a few minutes. From taking the sample until producing a result.
Using such automized methods, a continues monitoring of e.g. the quality of drinking water or process water can be achieved. This allows a complete monitoring of a production to be carried out.