Electrochlorination is a process that uses electricity to generate active chlorine 6-8g/l from salt water. This is accomplished by electrolyzing a brine solution, which usually consists of sodium chloride (salt) dissolved in water. In the electrochlorination process, an electric current is passed through an electrolytic cell containing a salt water solution. The electrolytic cell is equipped with an anode and a cathode made of different materials. When current flows, chloride ions (Cl-) are oxidized at the anode, releasing chlorine gas (Cl2). At the same time, hydrogen gas (H2) is produced at the cathode due to the reduction of water molecules, the hydrogen gas will be diluted to the lowest value and then be discharged to atmosphere. YANTAI JIETONG’s Sodium hypochlorite active chlorine produced through electrochlorination can be used in a variety of applications, including water disinfection, swimming pool sanitation, especially widely used city tap water disinfection. It is highly effective at killing bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, making it a popular method for water treatment and disinfection. One of the advantages of electrochlorination is that it eliminates the need to store and handle hazardous chemicals, such as chlorine gas or liquid chlorine. Instead, chlorine is produced on-site, providing a safer and more convenient solution for disinfection purposes. It’s important to note that electrochlorination is only one method of producing chlorine; other methods include using chlorine bottles, liquid chlorine, or compounds that release chlorine when added to water. The choice of method depends on the specific application and user requirements.

The plant typically consists of several components, including:

Brine solution tank: This tank stores a brine solution, usually containing sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolved in water.

Electrolytic cell: An electrolytic cell is where the electrolysis process takes place. These batteries are equipped with anodes and cathodes made of different materials, such as titanium or graphite.

Power supply: The power supply provides the electrical current required for the electrolysis process.