High Range Online Chlorine Dioxide (0-0.35%) – DioSense HR
How do you continuously measure high concentrations of Chlorine Dioxide solution online? Measuring a high level of ClO2 in solution is extremely difficult and has been traditionally done with expensive at-line optical instruments. The DioSense HR (0-3500 ppm) is an optical sensor measuring the absorbance of light at a particular frequency which is proportional to the amount of chlorine dioxide in the solution.
Why is it necessary to measure the chlorine dioxide content of water online and continuously? Chlorine dioxide generators often make chlorine dioxide solutions in several stages, starting with a high concentration and diluting to a lower concentration. Knowing the concentration of the higher concentration solution greatly improves the dilution process giving a much better controlled final ClO2 solution concentration.
The DioSense HR has been designed to three criteria:
- The Best Sensor Available – the DioSense HR is an optical measurement where the amount that a certain wavelength is absorbed is directly proportional to the amount of chlorine dioxide in a sample.
- The Best Control Possible – for chlorine dioxide generators that use multiple stage dilution Process Instruments has a sensor to measure the ClO2 at each stage thereby allowing the next stage dilution to be more precise, accurate and reproducible.
- Reduced Costs – knowing how much chlorine dioxide is in your solution means that over generating is a thing of the past. If you are a manufacturer of chlorine dioxide generators then you can manufacture to the right concentration and not overshoot. All of these benefits will save you money in your process.
The DioSense HR offers a number of benefits.
- Optical measurement meaning low maintenance and no reagents
- Integrated temperature compensation for stable results
- Simple pipe mounting for easy and inexpensive installation
- Fully integrated with the CRIUS®4.0 controller for easy process control and calibration
- Robust and suitable for harsh environments.
Chlorine Dioxide Generation – Modern chlorine dioxide generators can generate ClO2 in water at up to 3500 mg/L. This is then further diluted with water in order to reach a dosing concentration appropriate for the process. In order to do this, the starting concentration is often assumed giving often inconsistent results. Being able to monitor the concentrated ClO2 allows the operator to use a feed forward control to ensure the appropriate dilution, the result of which is much more consistent concentrations of the final chlorine dioxide concentration.
Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) absorbs light of a particular wavelength. DioSense HR uses this to measure the concentration of ClO2. Light of a particular wavelength is shone through the sample to a detector. The concentration of light that reaches the detector is inversely proportional to the concentration of ClO2 in the sample in accordance with Beer Lamberts law.
Document | Type | Size |
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DioSense HR | Brochure | 650kB |
FAQs
What is Chlorine Dioxide?
Chlorine dioxide is a gas, commonly used as a disinfectant when dissolved in water
How do you make a solution of chlorine dioxide?
There are a couple of ways to make a chlorine dioxide solution. It is usually made by mixing sodium chlorite with another chemical such as hydrochloric acid. Other methods include the electrolysis of sodium chlorite or starting the chemical reaction with sodium chlorate instead of sodium chlorite.
Why should I measure the chlorine dioxide concentration?
If the temperature varies, what will happen?
Nothing. Sensors are often affected by temperature, but the HypoSense has a built-in internal thermistor that allows for automatic temperature compensation meaning that you don’t have to worry about variations in temperature.
How often does my sensor need calibrating?
How much maintenance is needed?
Usually the DioSense HR is maintenance free as chlorine dioxide should keep the sensor clean. If the application is in dirty water, the sensor may require additional cleaning.
Will bubbles in the water cause a problem?
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