What causes siphoning during chlorate decomposition?
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I would like to ask everyone: after the decomposition of chlorates, chlorine gas is connected to the chlorine gas main pipe, while the brine collects in the fresh brine main pipe that comes from the electrolyzer, and then both are sent back to the fresh brine storage tank. Sometimes a siphon effect occurs, causing the liquid level in the chlorate storage tank to drop rapidly. What is the reason for this? I hope everyone can help me answer this
I think in this case it is caused by the too fast flow rate of the salt water coming out of the electrolyzer； It is best to send the brine produced after the chlorate decomposes to the weak brine discharge tank, so that siphoning will not occur
But I checked the trend chart; after the current was reduced, the flow rate decreased, so there shouldn’t be an excessively high flow speed!
This post was last edited by LuC182 on 2017-4-21 08:08. Was it stable during previous runs? ? Is the siphoning phenomenon only observed after this current reduction? I still think it’s related to the ‘main pipe for brackish water coming out of the electrolyzer after saltwater has been combined’, and I suggest that the salt water pipe be connected directly to the tank.
It was working properly before; the process was designed by the technical department, and it should not be changed now. I want to figure out what’s causing this right now; the route of the pipes shouldn’t change
Is the level gauge a remote-type model or a conventional one? If it’s a remote-type model, first consider whether there are any issues with that type of level gauge. Also, check whether there are any changes in the pressure in the chlorine main pipe; pressure changes can cause fluctuations in the liquid level when using a remote transmission system. It’s also necessary to verify whether the outlet control valve is functioning properly and stably