Municipal waterworks
On-site disinfectant generation for a defined drinking-water treatment and distribution duty.
Confirm maximum water flow, required dose, contact conditions and residual-control basis.
On-site disinfection
Sodium Hypochlorite Generator
An on-site generation system that prepares low-concentration sodium hypochlorite from salt, water and electricity for a selected water or wastewater disinfection duty.
- 16 KSCI models
- 50-50,000 g/h available chlorine output
- 0.6-0.9% generated solution concentration
- Integrated automatic control
Product overview
On-Site Disinfectant Generation from Brine Electrolysis
A product-level view of the on-site generation duty, brine electrolysis process and KSCI model range.
The KUOSI sodium hypochlorite generator prepares disinfectant on site from softened water, refined salt and electricity. The process avoids routine dependence on transporting and storing concentrated finished sodium hypochlorite for the selected disinfection duty.
Tap water is softened before part of the stream is used to dissolve salt and prepare brine. The brine is diluted and metered to the electrolyzer, where the electrochemical reaction produces a low-concentration sodium hypochlorite solution. The generated solution is collected in a storage tank and dosed to the defined treatment point.
The KSCI series includes 16 models with available-chlorine output from 50 to 50,000 g/h. Final selection still requires the maximum treated-water flow, required dose, water quality, operating schedule, redundancy, site utilities and the approved project data sheet.
The UK Drinking Water Inspectorate chlorine-disinfection guide independently explains on-site sodium hypochlorite generation by brine electrolysis, including its principal equipment train, dosing control and hydrogen-ventilation requirement.
Functional mapEquipment-level view
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Water softening
Reduces calcium and magnesium before water enters brine preparation and the electrolysis train.
- 02
Salt dissolution and brine preparation
Dissolves refined salt and supplies the selected brine concentration to the metering stage.
- 03
Brine dilution and metering
Combines brine and softened water at the required feed condition before electrolysis.
- 04
Electrolysis assembly
Uses the electrolyzer and rectifier to produce sodium hypochlorite solution from the prepared brine.
- 05
Storage and hydrogen ventilation
Collects generated solution and routes hydrogen through the designed ventilation and monitoring arrangement.
- 06
Dosing and cleaning
Transfers solution to the treatment point and provides the required acid-cleaning connection for the electrolyzer.
Engineering advantages
Why Use a Sodium Hypochlorite Generator?
Evaluate the equipment through operating implications, not decorative feature claims.
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On-site production
Generates low-concentration sodium hypochlorite at the treatment site from refined salt, water and electricity.
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Resource-consumption references
Salt consumption is below 3.2 kg and power consumption is below 4.0 kWh per kilogram of available chlorine under the defined operating basis.
- 03
Modular equipment arrangement
An integrated modular design simplifies equipment installation and maintenance.
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Automatic control
Central control provides monitoring and operating functions for the generation system.
- 05
Defined solution strength
The generated available-chlorine concentration is 6,000-9,000 ppm, equivalent to 0.6-0.9%.
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Broad output range
The KSCI model range covers available-chlorine output from 50 g/h to 50,000 g/h across integrated and multi-unit configurations.
Applications
Typical Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Applications
Water quality, dose demand, residual target and site requirements must be confirmed before selecting the system for these duties.
Wastewater treatment plants
Disinfectant supply for final municipal or industrial wastewater disinfection.
View containerized wastewater treatmentProvide effluent quality, peak flow, dose demand and discharge or reuse requirements.
Reclaimed-water systems
Sodium hypochlorite generation for a selected reuse-water disinfection step.
Confirm reuse standard, contact time, residual target and downstream compatibility.
Food processing
Disinfection support for water and sanitation duties defined by the facility process.
Separate process-water, surface-sanitation and wastewater duties and confirm the applicable hygiene standard.
Chemical processing
On-site oxidant or disinfectant supply for a project-specific water-treatment duty.
Review chemical compatibility, demand variability, ventilation and hazardous-area requirements.
Power generation
Disinfection of circulating-cooling-water or other selected plant water systems.
View power plant cooling-water projectProvide circulation flow, make-up water, biological-control target and operating schedule.
Cooling-water systems
Controlled sodium hypochlorite supply for a defined cooling-water microbiological-control duty.
Confirm continuous or shock dosing, residual monitoring and materials compatibility.
Healthcare facilities
Disinfection support for a defined water or wastewater treatment system.
Confirm the regulated duty, water quality, required residual and site safety controls.
Performance
Key Operating Parameters
The table presents process indicators. They are technical references, not guaranteed project performance.
| Parameter | Value / range | Engineering note |
|---|---|---|
| Available-chlorine output | 50-50,000 g/h | Range across the 16 KSCI models; select from the calculated maximum hourly requirement. |
| Dilute brine concentration | 3% reference | Final preparation and control arrangement must follow the approved system design. |
| Generated solution concentration | 6,000-9,000 ppm (0.6-0.9%) | Verify the project operating basis and measurement method for this available-chlorine concentration. |
| Salt consumption | <3.2 kg/kg available chlorine | This technical indicator depends on the defined operating basis and approved salt quality. |
| Power consumption | <4.0 kWh/kg available chlorine | This technical indicator covers generation; total system energy depends on the final auxiliary-equipment scope. |
| Current efficiency | >78% | The defined operating conditions and approved equipment configuration apply. |
| Electrode material | Titanium with mixed rare-metal oxide anode coating | Confirm the selected cell and coating specification in the approved data sheet. |
| Control arrangement | Central automatic control with monitoring | Larger systems can support central control and remote monitoring; final PLC, HMI and communication scope is project-specific. |
Working principle
How the Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Works
The sequence runs from water softening and brine preparation through electrolysis, storage, hydrogen ventilation and controlled dosing.
This approved diagram shows the process arrangement. Final equipment interfaces and instrumentation depend on the project scope.
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Water softening
Tap water passes through the water softener before entering the generation process.
- 02
Salt dissolution
A portion of softened water dissolves refined salt to prepare the brine supply.
- 03
Dilution and metering
Brine and softened water are combined at the selected feed condition and transferred to the electrolyzer.
- 04
Electrolysis
Direct current drives the electrochemical reaction that forms sodium hypochlorite solution and hydrogen.
- 05
Storage and ventilation
Generated solution enters the storage tank while hydrogen is routed through the designed exhaust system.
- 06
Controlled dosing
A dosing pump transfers sodium hypochlorite solution to the defined treatment point under the selected control strategy.
Equipment video
See the Sodium Hypochlorite Generator in Operation
View the GL Environment introduction to a sodium hypochlorite generator and connect the equipment shown with the on-site generation process described on this page. The video is useful for understanding the packaged system and its role within a disinfection train. It is not presented as proof of a specific plant result. Generator capacity, available-chlorine concentration, salt and water demand, dosing duty and safety provisions require confirmation for the selected project conditions.
What to look for
- The packaged equipment used for on-site sodium hypochlorite generation.
- How the generator fits into a wider storage, dosing and disinfection system.
- Which capacity, feed and safety details still require project-specific confirmation.
System configuration
Typical On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation System
The generation duty combines softened-water supply, salt dissolution, brine preparation, rectification and electrolysis, solution storage, hydrogen management, dosing, cleaning and control.
Final interfaces and included equipment are defined by the agreed project scope.
Before releaseConfiguration decisions to confirm
- 01
Required chlorine output
Calculate the maximum hourly available-chlorine requirement from treated-water flow and the approved dose basis.
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Inlet-water conditions
Confirm water source, pressure, hardness, temperature and the required softening or pretreatment duty.
- 03
Salt specification
Confirm refined-salt quality, delivery, storage capacity and the selected salt-dissolving arrangement.
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Operating and standby philosophy
Define operating hours, peak duty, turndown, redundancy and the required storage autonomy.
- 05
Dosing and residual control
Define dosing points, pump duty, residual measurement, flow pacing and plant interlocks.
- 06
Hydrogen management
Provide the required ventilation route, detection, alarms and installation-area safety controls.
- 07
Electrical and automation scope
Confirm voltage, frequency, PLC/HMI, communications, remote monitoring and plant-control interfaces.
- W1
Tap-water inlet
The incoming water supply enters the softening stage.
- W2
Water softening
The softener prepares water for brine dilution and the electrolysis train.
- B1
Salt-dissolving system
Refined salt and softened water prepare the brine feed.
- E1
Electrolysis system
The rectifier and electrolyzer convert prepared brine into sodium hypochlorite solution.
- S1
Solution storage
The storage tank receives generated sodium hypochlorite before dosing.
- V1
Hydrogen ventilation
The ventilation and monitoring arrangement routes hydrogen away from the system.
- D1
Dosing system
The dosing pump supplies the selected treatment point under the approved control logic.
- C1
Acid-cleaning system
The cleaning circuit supports the approved electrolyzer maintenance procedure.
Main equipment
- KSCI-Series Sodium Hypochlorite Generator
Supporting / optional equipment
- Water Softener
- Soft-Water Tank and Pump
- Salt-Dissolving Tank
- Brine Metering Pump
- Rectifier and Electrolyzer Assembly
- Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Tank
- Dosing Pump
- Hydrogen Exhaust and Detection
- Acid-Cleaning Tank and Pump
- PLC Control Cabinet
Technical data
KSCI Models & Technical Specifications
The range covers 16 KSCI models in small integrated and larger multi-unit configurations. Values are technical references rather than guaranteed project performance; confirm model nomenclature, supply voltage and frequency, auxiliary-equipment power, materials and final dimensions in the approved project data sheet.
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| Model | Electrolysis configuration | Available chlorine | Water consumption | Salt consumption | AC power | L × W × H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSCI-50 | Integrated except salt tank | 50 g/h | 0.15 m³/d | 4.2 kg/d | 0.3 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-100 | Integrated except salt tank | 100 g/h | 0.3 m³/d | 8.4 kg/d | 0.6 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-200 | Integrated except salt tank | 200 g/h | 0.6 m³/d | 16.8 kg/d | 1.2 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-300 | Integrated except salt tank | 300 g/h | 0.9 m³/d | 25.2 kg/d | 1.8 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-400 | Integrated except salt tank | 400 g/h | 1.2 m³/d | 33.6 kg/d | 2.4 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-500 | Integrated except salt tank | 500 g/h | 1.5 m³/d | 42 kg/d | 3.0 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-1000 | 2 × 500 g/h | 1,000 g/h | 3 m³/d | 84 kg/d | 4.7 kW | 1225 × 700 × 2015 mm |
| KSCI-2000 | 2 × 1,000 g/h | 2,000 g/h | 6 m³/d | 168 kg/d | 9.4 kW | 2650 × 1000 × 1930 mm |
| KSCI-3000 | 2 × 1,500 g/h | 3,000 g/h | 9 m³/d | 252 kg/d | 14.1 kW | 2650 × 1000 × 1930 mm |
| KSCI-5000 | 2 × 2,500 g/h | 5,000 g/h | 15 m³/d | 420 kg/d | 23.5 kW | 2650 × 1000 × 1930 mm |
| KSCI-6000 | 2 × 3,000 g/h | 6,000 g/h | 18 m³/d | 504 kg/d | 28.2 kW | 2650 × 1000 × 1930 mm |
| KSCI-10000 | 2 × 5,000 g/h | 10,000 g/h | 30 m³/d | 840 kg/d | 47 kW | 2650 × 1000 × 1930 mm |
| KSCI-15000 | 2 × 7,500 g/h | 15,000 g/h | 45 m³/d | 1,246 kg/d | 70.5 kW | 3174 × 1000 × 2200 mm |
| KSCI-20000 | 2 × 10,000 g/h | 20,000 g/h | 60 m³/d | 1,680 kg/d | 94 kW | 3174 × 1000 × 2200 mm |
| KSCI-30000 | 3 × 10,000 g/h | 30,000 g/h | 90 m³/d | 2,520 kg/d | 141 kW | 3174 × 1000 × 2200 mm |
| KSCI-50000 | 4 × 12,500 g/h | 50,000 g/h | 150 m³/d | 4,200 kg/d | 235 kW | 3800 × 1400 × 3500 mm |
Equipment selection
How to Select the Right Sodium Hypochlorite Generator
Selection begins with maximum treated-water flow and the approved available-chlorine dose, then accounts for operating schedule, redundancy, water quality, dosing and site conditions.
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Maximum treated-water flow
Provide the maximum hourly flow for each dosing point and the expected daily operating profile.
- 02
Available-chlorine dose
Define the normal and peak dose basis in g/m³ or mg/L from verified water-quality and disinfection requirements.
- 03
Required hourly output
Calculate the maximum hourly requirement from treated-water flow multiplied by the approved available-chlorine dose.
- 04
Water and salt quality
Provide inlet-water pressure, hardness, temperature and the proposed refined-salt specification.
- 05
Operating schedule and redundancy
Confirm operating hours, peak periods, standby philosophy and required solution-storage autonomy.
- 06
Dosing and monitoring
Identify dosing points, residual targets, flow signals, analyser signals and required control interlocks.
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Installation environment
Confirm footprint, ventilation route, drainage, ambient conditions, electrical supply, access and hazardous-area requirements.
Manufacturing & installation evidence
Real Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Equipment Views
These approved images show sodium hypochlorite generator equipment and installation contexts. They are not presented as quantified customer case studies.
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Installation & operation views
Registered sodium hypochlorite generator media showing equipment-room, tank and pump-system installation contexts.
Engineering support
From Equipment Selection to System Integration
Support is presented as a practical engineering workflow, without unverified company statistics or outcome claims.
- 01
Disinfection-duty review
Review flow, dose, residual, water quality and operating conditions before equipment selection.
- 02
Generator sizing
Calculate the required available-chlorine output and evaluate the appropriate KSCI model and redundancy arrangement.
- 03
System configuration
Define water softening, salt dissolution, storage, dosing, hydrogen ventilation, cleaning and control interfaces.
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Technical documentation
Prepare the applicable equipment data, process information and installation requirements for the agreed scope.
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Commissioning guidance
Provide the applicable installation, startup, dosing-control and maintenance guidance for the approved system.
Technical FAQ
Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Frequently Asked Questions
The answers separate general selection logic from the values that require a project-specific technical review.
01How does an on-site sodium hypochlorite generator work?+
The system softens water, dissolves refined salt, prepares dilute brine and meters it to an electrolyzer. Direct current produces a low-concentration sodium hypochlorite solution, which is stored and dosed to the selected treatment point while hydrogen is routed through the designed ventilation system.
02What output range is available?+
The 16 KSCI models provide available-chlorine output from 50 g/h to 50,000 g/h. Final selection requires the maximum treated-water flow, approved dose, operating schedule, redundancy and site conditions.
03What concentration does the system produce?+
The available-chlorine concentration reference is 6,000-9,000 ppm, equivalent to approximately 0.6-0.9%. Confirm the project operating basis and measurement method in the approved data sheet.
04How much salt and electricity are required?+
Reference consumption is below 3.2 kg of salt and below 4.0 kWh of power per kilogram of available chlorine. Total project consumption depends on the selected model, water conditions and auxiliary-equipment scope.
05How is the required generator capacity calculated?+
Multiply maximum treated-water flow by the available-chlorine dose to determine the required hourly output. Dose demand, operating hours, redundancy and storage autonomy must also be confirmed.
06What supporting equipment is normally required?+
A typical system can include water softening, soft-water storage, salt dissolution, brine metering, rectification and electrolysis, sodium hypochlorite storage, dosing, hydrogen ventilation and detection, acid cleaning and PLC controls. The final scope is project-specific.
07How is hydrogen produced during electrolysis managed?+
Hydrogen produced during generation is routed through a designed ventilation system. Hydrogen detection, alarms and other safeguards are defined as part of the agreed system and installation scope. The ventilation route, detection arrangement, controls and site safety requirements must be confirmed for the specific project and approved design.
08Where can the system be applied?+
Applications include municipal waterworks, wastewater treatment, reclaimed-water systems, food processing, chemical processing, power generation, circulating-cooling-water systems and healthcare facilities. Suitability and dose must be confirmed for the actual water and regulatory duty.
09What information is needed for selection?+
Provide water source, average and peak flow, required dose and residual, inlet-water conditions, salt quality, operating schedule, dosing points, electrical supply, control interfaces, installation space, drainage and ventilation requirements.
Engineering inquiry
Need Help Selecting the Right Sodium Hypochlorite Generator?
Share your water source, maximum flow, chlorine dose, residual target, operating schedule, inlet-water conditions and site requirements. KUOSI can use the available data to evaluate the appropriate generator duty and system configuration.