Handbook of Chlor-Alkali Technology Volume I: Fundamentals /

• Main Authors: O’Brien, Thomas F. (Author), Bommaraju, Tilak V. (Author), Hine, Fumio (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2005.
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Inorganic chemistry.; Physical chemistry.; Electrochemistry.; Chemical engineering.; Physical Chemistry.; Inorganic Chemistry.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

Made from common salt and water, chlorine and its co-product, caustic soda, are two of the most basic building blocks used for a wide range of products valued by society. The Handbook of Chlor-Alkali Technology provides comprehensive and concise treatments of all aspects of technology and handling d...

Table of Contents:

• Fundamentals
• History of the Chlor-Alkali Industry
• Overview of the Chlor-Alkali Industry
• Chemistry and Electrochemistry of the Chlor-Alkali Process
• Brine Treatment and Cell Operation
• Chlor-Alkali Technologies
• Process Overview
• Brine Preparation and Treatment
• Facility Design and Product Handling
• Cell-Room Design
• Product Handling
• Plant Commissioning and Support Systems
• Chemical Engineering Principles
• Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Utilities
• Plant Commissioning and Operation
• Corrosion, Environmental Issues, and Future Development
• Corrosion
• Alternative Processes
• Environmental Safety and Industrial Hygiene
• Future Developments.