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Umrüstung auf Membranzellen in der Alkalichlorid‐Elektrolyse vor dem Hintergrund der FCKW/CKW‐Diskussion
Author(s) -
Staab Rudolf,
Bergner Dieter,
Scheibitz Wolfgang
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.330651106
Subject(s) - electrolysis , chlorine , abandonment (legal) , chemistry , mercury (programming language) , waste management , alkali metal , environmental science , engineering , political science , organic chemistry , electrode , electrolyte , programming language , computer science , law
Abstract Conversion of Alkali Chloride Electrolysis Plant to Membrane Cells in the Face of the On‐going CFC/CHC Discussion. The environmental discussion on chlorine‐containing chemical products such as chlorinated hydrocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons and PVC is resulting in lower demand or even abandonment of production in certain areas. This in turn is leading to reduced production or even to the shutdown of alkali chloride electrolysis plants. In view of this general situation and the high capital expenditure required for switching from mercury cells to membrane cells, the change is not economically feasible despite the considerable savings in energy consumption it would bring.