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Chlorination | Water Treatment | Water Engineering

In chlorination method of disinfection chlorine (or its compounds) is used as disinfectant. Chlorine is an element, having the symbol CI with an atomic weight of 35.45, melting point -101.5°C and boiling point 34.5°C. Gaseous chlorine is greenish yellow in colour and is approximately 2.5 times heavier than air. Under pressure, it is a liquid with an amber colour and [...]

By R Sonowal|2018-05-15T06:16:03+05:30May 15, 2018|Water Treatment|Comments Off

Forms of Chlorination: 7 Forms | Water Treatment | Water Engineering

Depending upon the stage of treatment at which chlorine is applied to water and also upon the expected results of application of chlorine; chlorination may be of the following forms: Form # 1. Plain Chlorination (or Simple Chlorination): Plain chlorination (or simple chlorination) indicates that only chlorine treatment and no other treatment is given to raw water, and after giving [...]

By R Sonowal|2018-05-15T06:16:03+05:30May 15, 2018|Water Treatment|Comments Off