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News Release from: WRc | Subject: Chlorine project
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 May 2007
Chlorine: helping UK water plan for the
future
WRc is currently working with six UK water companies on a collaborative project that will provide guidance to those planning future investments in chlorination systems
Chlorine is a key chemical for the UK water industry: its primary use is in the disinfection of drinking water prior to distribution to consumers Systems for dosing chlorine are mainly based on one of three sources: chlorine gas obtained from liquid that is delivered to site in pressurised containers; aqueous sodium hypochlorite (up to 15% by weight chlorine equivalent) delivered to site in carboys, IBC or bulk, or dilute hypochlorite (about 1% w/w chlorine equivalent) manufactured on site, as needed, by electrolysis of brine
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 18 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Stricter regulation of the handling and use of chlorine gas, rationalisation in the UK chlorine market (Ineos Chlor is now the sole UK manufacturer), improvements to the proprietary systems used to generate hypochlorite on site, and many other changes, mean that identifying the right system for a given application is now much more complex.
This WRc-led project will review the key chlorine technologies in terms of operating costs, whole life costs and wider strategic implications.
Up to date guidance will be provided to those planning refurbishment or replacement of chlorine systems, as well as those with responsibility for contingency planning and developing the next 5 year business plan.
For further information on the project please contact WRc.
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