What is Electrochlorination process?
What is Electrochlorination process?
Electrochlorination systems use a simple and straight forward process, combining three common consumables (salt, water and electricity) to generate sodium hypochlorite for biofouling control as well as for disinfection, bleaching and deodorizing purposes.
How to produce sodium hypochlorite from seawater?
For a typical desalination plant,sodium hypochlorite generated from seawater is injected in the intake structure and protects the equipment from organic fouling. After the desalination plant, sodium hypochlorite generated from brine is injected to achieve the desired chlorine residual.
How does a Chloropac work?
The C.T.E. electrolytic cell assembly consists of two concentric titanium tubes between which salt water (seawater) flows. By passing electric current through the salt water, Chloropac® converts the sodium chloride into sodium hypo-chlorite, the active ingredient required for anti-fouling.
What happens if you run electricity through salt water?
When an electrical charge is passed through a salt (NaCl) solution, the sodium separates from the chloride. Chloride is negatively charged and is attracted to the positive side of the electrical charge where it bonds with oxygen and hydrogen from the water.
How is sodium hypochlorite manufactured?
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is produced by direct reaction of chlorine gas with caustic soda solution from chlor-alkali process, producing a water solution at approx. 150 g/l concentration, commonly known as bleach, to be used for water treatment, for bleaching agent in textile industry and for household products.
What is the difference between bleach and sodium hypochlorite?
The difference between sodium hypochlorite and bleach is in the consistency of the substance. Sodium hypochlorite is a powder that can be mixed with water to create bleach. Bleach, on the other hand, is liquid and is simply the finished product that is the result of combining powdered sodium hypochlorite and water.
Is electrolyzed water safe?
Electrolyzed water is a safe, broad-spectrum bactericidal and viricidal agent, which can be used as a potent and effective alternative disinfectant in case of supply shortages.
What happens when you put a 9 volt battery in salt water?
Salt water is much more conducive than regular water, so the battery would discharge more quickly and the current will break down the salt by electrolysis, producing hydrogen and chlorine gas.