Chlorination General Specs

EM-02-01
Nov. 2009
WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT

STANDARD SPECIFICATION EM-02-01
CHLORINATION PLANT- GENERAL & DESIGN
1. GENERAL
This standard covers the general design of chlorination plant in Water Supplies
Department.
2. SYSTEM
Two types of draw-off systems are adopted for the chlorination plant, namely the gas
draw-off system and the liquid draw-off system. The type of draw-off system to be
deployed will be specified in the Particular Specification.
2.1 Gas draw-off System
In a gas draw-off system, chlorine gas will be withdrawn from standard chlorine
container of either 50-kg cylinder(s) or 1-tonne drum. The draw-off unit of the system
shall comprise two sets of container(s) in either single / twin / five 50-kg cylinders in
a bank, or single 1-tonne drum with auto-changeover and shut-off control for
operation in turn. Where necessary, both sets of chlorine container(s) will be operated
simultaneously to achieve a higher gas withdrawal rate. The schematic diagram for
the chlorination plant with gas chlorine withdrawal is attached at Appendix I.
2.2 Liquid Draw-off System
In a liquid draw-off system, liquid chlorine will be withdrawn from standard 1-tonne
drum. Evaporator will be deployed in the system to assist withdrawal of liquid
chlorine from the chlorine drum. Liquid chlorine shall be withdrawn from one drum
only.
Two types of feeding arrangement to the evaporator are deployed for the liquid
draw-off system. They are indicated in the typical schematic diagrams for the
chlorination plant attached at Appendix IIA (one draw-off unit feeding one evaporator)
and at Appendix IIB (one draw-off unit feeding two evaporators).
In the arrangement for feeding one evaporator, one chlorine evaporator will be fed by
one chlorine draw-off unit comprising two chlorine drums with auto-changeover and
shut-off. Similarly, in the arrangement for feeding two evaporators, two evaporators
will be fed by one common draw-off unit comprising two chlorine drums with
auto-changeover and shut-off. The feeding arrangement shall be specified in the
Particular Specification.
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2.3 Scope of Equipment of Chlorination Plant
Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification, the complete chlorination

plant shall comprise the union connecting to the cylinder / drum valve up to and
including the final dosing point including the cylinder / drum weighing scale.
3. CHLORINE CYLINDER / DRUM CONNECTION
The piping arrangement for chlorine cylinders or drums in single or multiple

connections are shown in Appendix III.
Flexible tubing shall be provided for connection between the container and the
receiver header. The container end and the header end shall have an auxiliary valve
and two line valves for isolation respectively.
4. CONTROL
4.1 Automatic Changeover Control
An automatic changeover device shall be provided for change over of the draw-off
from the emptying duty container(s) to the standby container(s) upon detection of a
low pressure (set at 100 kPa) from the duty container. The changeover shall be
actuated electrically. The low pressure detector in the chlorine supply line provides a
signal to the changeover control panel to effect the operation. The changeover shall
take place only if sufficient pressure is detected at the standby container. Otherwise,
the changeover shall be inhibited.
A manual changeover facility in the form of a 3-position selector switch which will
enable selection among Unit 1 Duty / Off / Unit 2 Duty shall be provided for
overriding the automatic system.
4.2 Automatic Control During a Chlorine Leak
Upon detection of a chlorine leak of 3 ppm or above, which can be initiated either
manually by pressing the emergency push button installed at the strategic locations of
the installation or automatically by chlorine detectors, the following control functions
shall be activated automatically.
(a) To sound the chlorine emergency alarm.
(b) To shut down the ventilation fans.
(c) To close the dampers of the ventilation ducts.
(d) To close all air inlet louvers.
(e) To operate the chlorine scrubbing system if provided.

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(f) To shut off the supply from the chlorine containers as described in Clause 4.3
below.
(g) To trip the power supply for the evaporator heating (if applicable).
4.3 Shutdown Control
Upon receiving a chlorine leak signal of 3 ppm or above, automatic control shall be
provided to shut off the chlorine supply from the duty container(s) and inhibit the
changeover to the standby container(s), i.e. the changeover valves for both duty and
standby containers shall be closed under this circumstance.
Where evaporators are involved for liquid draw-off of chlorine from drums, the
chlorine supply shall be automatically shut off upon detection of a high pressure in the
chlorine supply line due to the burst disc of the evaporator.
4.4 Automatic Proportional Control
Automatic proportional dosing control if required for the chlorination system shall be
either one or a combination of the following means which will be specified in the
Particular Specification :-
(a) Flow proportional control shall be effected according to a 4-20mA signal from
the flowmeter of the installation to a controller. The controller shall be mounted
either on the front panel of the chlorinator, or at the chlorine control panel with
the necessary output signal to the chlorinator for the control.
The controller shall have a proportional control function with an adjustable

proportional band setting for controlling the dosing rate. The controller shall
equip with a manual override facility and an indication of both input signal and
control signal.
(b) Direct residual control shall be achieved by a controller similar to that described
in paragraph (a) above but with a three-term control P+I+D for receiving a
4-20mA signal from the residual analyzer. This signal shall be used for
comparison with the set-point on the controller so as to produce the appropriate
control output to the chlorinator.
(c) Compound loop control if required shall be detailed in the Particular

Specification.
5. EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION
Components of chlorine equipment shall be housed in an enclosure made of

reinforced fibre plastic. The gas inlet and water piping shall be readily accessible for
cleaning, inspection and maintenance without the need to disturb the adjacent parts.
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Components shall be fully resistant to the prolonged corrosive attack of chlorine,

inclusive of leakage in the installation. Metal parts normally in contact with chlorine
shall be monel or Hastelloy C or equal. External metallic parts such as nameplates,
bolts and nuts shall be made of stainless steel.
Parts not designed to be in contact with chlorine shall be totally enclosed, with the
degree of protection of IP54 to IEC 60529.
6. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Power supply transformers, where fitted, shall be of totally encapsulated type.

Indicating instruments which are surface mounted shall have a degree of protection of
IP54 to IEC 60529.
Electrical equipment shall operate on 220V a.c. 50 Hz or 24V d.c. as specified.

Switch contacts of instruments shall be of changeover type rated at 2A 220V a.c. 50
Hz and 3A 24V d.c.
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EM-02-01

WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT

2.1 Gas draw-off System

2.2 Liquid Draw-off System

2.3 Scope of Equipment of Chlorination Plant

Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification, the complete chlorination

3. CHLORINE CYLINDER / DRUM CONNECTION

The piping arrangement for chlorine cylinders or drums in single or multiple

4.1 Automatic Changeover Control

4.2 Automatic Control During a Chlorine Leak

(a) To sound the chlorine emergency alarm.

(b) To shut down the ventilation fans.

(c) To close the dampers of the ventilation ducts.

(d) To close all air inlet louvers.

(e) To operate the chlorine scrubbing system if provided.

4.3 Shutdown Control

4.4 Automatic Proportional Control

The controller shall have a proportional control function with an adjustable

(c) Compound loop control if required shall be detailed in the Particular

Components of chlorine equipment shall be housed in an enclosure made of

Components shall be fully resistant to the prolonged corrosive attack of chlorine,

Power supply transformers, where fitted, shall be of totally encapsulated type.

Electrical equipment shall operate on 220V a.c. 50 Hz or 24V d.c. as specified.

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