Introduction to Chlorination
Chlorination is one of the most established and widely used methods for disinfecting and sanitizing water across various industries. By using chlorine in gaseous or liquid form, it effectively eliminates or inactivates pathogenic microorganisms. Due to its high efficiency, long-term reliability, and the ability to leave a residual disinfectant in water, chlorination remains a primary choice for drinking water treatment, industrial water, and treated wastewater.
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Principles of Chlorination
During chlorination, injected chlorine reacts with water and dissolved compounds to form hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ions (OCl⁻), which act as the main disinfecting agents. These compounds penetrate bacterial and viral cell walls, disrupt protein and enzyme structures, and effectively inactivate or destroy microorganisms.
Chlorination efficiency depends on factors such as chlorine concentration, contact time, water temperature, pH, and levels of dissolved organic matter. Therefore, accurate process calculations and proper control equipment selection are crucial to maintaining stable water quality under all operational conditions.