Chlorine & Chloramine Destruction

Chlorine & Chloramine Destruction

Chlorine is commonly used for the treatment of drinking water, process water, and aquatic applications. However, in many industries and processes, chlorine is unwanted due to contamination issues and other associated chemical reactions. It can negatively impact the taste, odour, and performance of manufactured products in the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries. It can also cause damage to sensitive water treatment infrastructure and equipment such as RO membranes. In these instances, a process for chlorine destruction with UV is required.

When free chlorine reacts with organic matter in water, new chemical compounds called chloramines are formed. These pose health risks and can be damaging to building infrastructure. Chloramines are a common problem in swimming pools, where the notorious and unpleasant “swimming pool” smell is caused by them. They have been linked to health problems such as eye and skin irritations and asthma. The corrosive nature of chloramines also poses a risk for swimming pool infrastructure and HVAC systems. A specialised process for chloramine destruction with UV offers a clean, effective solution. Our systems, including models like the MPX-Series and S-Series, can be a great fit for these applications.

How it works

UV treatment has proven performance for both chlorine destruction and chloramine destruction with UV. UV radiation removes chlorine and destroys chloramines through a process called photodegradation or photolysis. Both Low Pressure UV lamps and Medium Pressure (polychromatic) UV lamps have been shown to be effective. The process is fast and on-demand, breaking the chemical bonds of the chlorine and chloramine compounds with UV light. This is a specialist process, and every application must be discussed prior to any solution being recommended.

Our systems are also a dependable way to achieve water disinfection without chlorine gas in industrial settings. We offer a range of solutions that fit diverse needs. For industrial applications, explore our Commercial Water Treatment Systems. For home use, our Residential Water Treatment solutions are a great fit. You can also view our full range of UV disinfection system applications to see how UV Guard helps various industries.

See how UV Guard’s chlorine destruction with UV solutions have been successfully applied in real-world environments to solve water quality challenges.