Planta industrial atendida por gerador de cloro on-site H2O Sanitation
Sanitation Line · Industry

On-site chlorine generator for your industry.

Produce sodium hypochlorite on-site by electrolysis — from nothing but water, salt (NaCl) and electricity. Your plant generates chlorine at the exact dose, continuously and automatically, without buying, transporting or storing chlorine gas or commercial hypochlorite. The result: more autonomy, lower operating costs and no chemical risk in storage.

✓ Operational autonomy ✓ Cost reduction ✓ No hazardous stock
The problem

Buying chlorine means recurring cost, logistics and chemical risk.

Conventional chlorination depends on an input that is purchased, transported and stored. That is why it carries three technical liabilities that every plant's water and wastewater manager knows well.

Recurring cost

Because commercial hypochlorite (10–12%) loses active chlorine content during storage, you pay for a product that degrades. On top of that come freight, idle stock and overdosing to make up for the loss of concentration.

Logistics dependency

In addition, treatment continuity depends on suppliers, delivery times and availability. A single supply disruption is enough to interrupt disinfection and compromise the residual in the network.

Chemical risk in storage

Chlorine gas cylinders and drums of concentrated hypochlorite in the yard pose risks of leaks, spills and occupational exposure. They therefore require compliance with safety regulations (Brazilian NR-20), ventilation, containment and emergency plans.

The solution · Sanitation

Sanitation: on-site chlorine generator by electrolysis.

The on-site generator Sanitation produces sodium hypochlorite on-site through brine electrolysis. The NaCl solution flows through electrolytic cells with titanium electrodes coated with mixed metal oxides (MMO/DSA); by applying a controlled direct current, the system oxidizes the chloride and generates active chlorine on the spot. Current density sets the dosage, allowing fine ppm adjustment according to chlorine demand and treated water quality — all continuously and automatically.

✓ Continuous 24/7 production
✓ ORP/redox-controlled dosing
✓ Inputs: water, salt (NaCl) and electricity
✓ Low-concentration hypochlorite (<1%), with no chlorine gas risk
Gerador de cloro on-site Sanitation 36 instalado em planta industrial (Usina Santa Isabel)
Success story

The Santa Isabel mill now produces its own chlorine.

The mill needed reliable disinfection of its process water, with precise dosing and a stable residual, without depending on purchasing and storing concentrated chlorine — and without compromising operational safety. So we installed the on-site generator Sanitation 36, with on-site chlorination by electrolysis. As a result, the plant stopped buying chlorine and started producing its own disinfectant, at the exact dose it needs.

100%
Autonomy — production at the mill's own pace
~30%
Lower operating costs (estimate to be validated)
0
Hazardous chlorine stock in the yard
Where we apply it

Chlorine generators for industries such as: sugar and ethanol mills, meatpacking plants, pulp and paper and more.

Sugar and ethanol mills

Disinfection of process water, cooling towers and reuse water, with biofilm control and a stable residual — without depending on chlorine logistics. In addition, on-demand dosing follows the seasonality of the harvest.

Meatpacking plants

Stable free residual chlorine for sanitation and water treatment in line with Brazilian sanitary standards (MAPA/SIF). This way, the quality team keeps ppm under continuous control, with no batch-to-batch variation.

Pulp and paper

Large flows of process and reuse water are treated with on-site generation. This reduces the handling of hazardous chemicals and simplifies the plant's input inventory.

Benefits

Why switch to on-site chlorine generation?

Operational autonomy

Production happens on demand, at the plant itself. Treatment no longer depends on deliveries, freight or third-party minimum stock.

~30%

Savings

Ending recurring purchases and overdosing reduces operating costs (OPEX) per kg of active chlorine.

Safety

The generator works with low-concentration hypochlorite (<1%). This eliminates chlorine gas and concentrated stock — and with them, the risk of leaks and exposure.

Compliance

Free residual chlorine remains stable and traceable, meeting the standards of Brazilian Ordinance GM/MS 888/2021 and the sanitary requirements of your application.

Precise dosing

Control by ORP/redox and current density keeps the ppm setpoint with minimal variation. In other words: the right chlorine, at the right time, with no waste.

Engineered sizing

The design is tailored to the flow rate (m³/h), chlorine demand and target residual of your network, with a validated mass balance.

FAQ

Questions from those who run the plant.

What is an on-site chlorine generator?
It is a system that produces sodium hypochlorite at the plant itself, through brine electrolysis (water + salt + electricity). In other words, you stop buying chlorine and start generating it on demand, at the exact dose. For details on the electrochemical principle, see how a chlorine generator works.
Does on-site generation meet my industry's standards?
Yes. The system delivers stable, traceable free residual chlorine, within the standards of Brazilian Ordinance GM/MS 888/2021 (drinking water) and the sanitary requirements of your application — for example, MAPA/SIF in Brazilian meatpacking plants. The exact parameters are validated during sizing.
What infrastructure does the plant need for installation?
Basically: space for the generator skid, a water connection, power supply, salt storage and dedicated exhaust for the hydrogen generated in the process. Our engineers survey all these requirements during the technical visit.
Is it safer than buying chlorine gas or concentrated hypochlorite?
Yes. The generator works with low-concentration hypochlorite (<1%), so there are no pressurized chlorine gas cylinders or drums of concentrate in the yard. This eliminates the main risk of leaks and exposure, and simplifies safety compliance (Brazilian NR-20).
Do you handle sizing, installation and operation?
Yes. We deliver a custom design based on your plant's flow rate (m³/h) and chlorine demand, plus installation and operational support. You have a single point of responsibility for the complete solution.
Talk to H2O

Run the numbers for your plant.

First, our engineers run a technical assessment of your water treatment — flow rate, chlorine demand and target residual. Then they size the ideal on-site generator for your plant. No obligation.

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