BICHLOR electrolysers are used to produce chlorine, sodium hydroxide (or potassium hydroxide) and hydrogen by the electrolysis of sodium chloride (or potassium chloride) solutions. BICHLOR electrolysers are state-of-the art, having zero electrode gap and separate anode and cathode compartments ensuring the highest product quality at the lowest electrical energy usage.
Basic electrolyser chemistry:
Key features:
Low power consumption:
• Zero Gap electrode configuration
• Uniform current and electrolyte distribution
• Sub structure designed to reduce electrical resistance
• Use of low resistance high performance membranes
Low maintenance costs:
• Modular technology minimises down time and personnel
• Long life electrode coatings
• Electrodes can be re-coated “IN PAN”
BICHLOR operating data:
Max Modules per electrolyser 186
Current density 2–8 kA/m2
Power consumption < 2,100 kWh/metric ton of
caustic soda (as 100%)
Operating pressure, –15 mbarg to 400 mbarg
Max capacity per electrolyser 35,000 metric tpy of chlorine
Licensor: INEOS Technologies
