Automatic Chlorine Leak Absorption System

SAFETY -
AUTOMATIC CHLORINE LEAK ABSORPTION

SYSTEM
Introduction: counter currently the absorbent solution. The chlorine gas is

absorbed by Absorbent and the air is vented at the top of
Chlorine has manifold diverse uses. As its usage and the tower. As this is absorption accompanied by a chemical
handling rise, the danger associated with it also rises. As reaction, there will be only nil or negligible traces of
such, a potential risk is involved, a severe emergency may chlorine in the air vent. The process of starting of Absorbent
suddenly and unexpectedly occur, such eventualities should Circulation Pump and Blower can be done automatically
be anticipated and proper methods should be devised in based on the signals from Chlorine Gas Leak Detector
advance to meet them sensor[s] located close to the Tonners and in Chlorination
Plant.
Chlorine Leaks:
Sufficient quantity of absorbent is continuously circulated in
the Absorption Tower from the Absorbent Tank till the
The leaks in Chlorine Tonner or Cylinder are the leaks
Tonner gets emptied. The spent Absorbent, after
around Valves and take-off Flexible Copper Tube
completion of neutralisation of all chlorine, will contain only
Connectors, passing, shearing / breakdown of Valves,
sodium chloride, sodium hypochlorite or sodium sulphate
puncture on the wall of the Tonner. The common leaks at
salts which are innocuous. This can be disposed off without
Valves or Copper Tubing can be met with standard
any pollution problem
Emergency Kits, but the others will be grave in nature and
may suddenly and expectedly happen. It can be extensive
and heavy. Absorbent:
RSVP CHLORO TECH has developed this package system to
automatically control and absorb the heavy leaks from the RSVP CHLORO TECH’s Absorption System employs water
chlorine Tonner based on the recommendations of Chlorine solutions of sodium hydroxide as Absorbent for chlorine
Institute Inc., U.S.A., Bureau of Indian Standards, National scrubbing and neutralization. This absorbent will end up
Safety Council., Alkali manufacturer's Association of India. with sodium chloride and Sodium hypochlorite as follows,
Materials Description: 2 NaOH + Cl2 + H2O NaCl + NaOCl + 2H2O
Using a single chemical as absorbent is easier, shelf life of

The package system consists of
PCS recommended concentration of Absorbent solution is
1. FRP Gas Hood [s]
very high, therefore very reliable, very simple, easy to
2. Chlorine gas suction Blower [s] /Fan [s]
operate and maintain and also very effective. This is very
3. Absorption Tower
widely used all over the Country and the World.
4. Absorption Tank
Alternatively, RSVP CHLORO TECH’s Absorption System
5. Absorption Circulation Pump [s]
employs water solutions of sodium hydroxide and sodium
6. Interconnection Pipes, Fittings, Instruments & Valves etc.,
thiosulphate as Absorbent for chlorine scrubbing and
7. Chlorine Gas Leak Detector with Sensor [s]
neutralization. This absorbent will end up with only sodium
8. Control Panel
sulphate and sodium chloride as follows,
Proper care has been taken in selection of material of
Na2S2O3 + 10NaOH + 4Cl2+ 5H2O 2NaSO4 + 8NaCl + 10H2O
construction of equipment, so that they are totally
corrosion resistant, reliable and Safe.
The problem of disposing of the liquid effluent and chance
of chlorine escaping from spent absorbent do not come into
Operation: picture at all in the system.
This Automatic Chlorine Tonner Leak Detection and
If the leak is uncontrollable, the FRP Gas Hood is placed Neutralisation System is mainly designed to be suitable to
over the Tonner manually to cover the leaky Tonner totally. standard Tonners. It can also be used for similar
The outlet nozzle of the Hood is connected to Blower emergencies in case of cylinders. Any type of automation as
suction by a flexible PVC hose and/or PVC/FRP piping or may be required by the Client, can be provided. This system
ducting. The Hood prevents the leaky chlorine gas to spread can be also be sized to evacuate and absorb leaks from the
into the atmosphere. entire chlorine tonners storage room, chlorination plant
Alternatively, as a precautionary method the Hood / Hoods area as whole.
can always be placed over the Tonner [s] which is /are in It is a very Comprehensive Safety System and should be
operation. necessarily provided where Chlorine Tonners are used
The Absorbent Pumps and suction Blower / Fans are started
[Manually or in Automatic mode]. The Blower sucks the
leaked chlorine gas, directs it to the Absorption Tower,
where chlorine meets
Corporate Office & Works: No-F-3, Plot No 80 Devi’s Sai Enclave,Muthu Street, parthasarathy seeriniyam,sholavaram, Chennai
600067 Contact -+91 9840 338660 / 7550 249998.Mail: sales1rsvpchlorotech@gmail.com,svpchlorination@gmail.com
SAFETY -
AUTOMATIC CHLORINE LEAK ABSORPTION
SYSTEM
Process drawing (reference):
Corporate Office & Works: No-F-3, Plot No 80 Devi’s Sai Enclave,Muthu Street, parthasarathy seeriniyam,sholavaram, Chennai
600067 Contact -+91 9840 338660 / 7550 249998.Mail: sales1rsvpchlorotech@gmail.com,svpchlorination@gmail.com

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SAFETY -

AUTOMATIC CHLORINE LEAK ABSORPTION

Introduction: counter currently the absorbent solution. The chlorine gas is

Materials Description: 2 NaOH + Cl2 + H2O NaCl + NaOCl + 2H2O

Using a single chemical as absorbent is easier, shelf life of

Process drawing (reference):

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