The MIOX Advantage
Cost Comparison with Other Chlorine Technologies
The cost of operating an on-site generation system depends on the cost of
salt and power. In general, the lifecycle cost of on-site generation is
very competitive with chlorine gas alternatives, and is typically less
than delivered hypochlorite and the advanced disinfection technologies
of chlorine dioxide, ozone and UV.
Maintenance needs are nominal, particularly for systems using good quality
salt. In addition, the elimination of hazardous chemicals translates into
reductions in regulatory paperwork, safety training requirements, safety
inspections, and liability exposure. In many cases, facilities can
recognize a return on investment within one to three years.
For a cost evaluation for your unique water treatment system, please contact
us.
Transportation Costs
The cost of freight significantly impacts the daily costs of chemical disinfectants. Given
that the OSG process only utilizes salt, power and water the freight costs
are far less. Many more deliveries of bulk bleach are required for
the same chlorine equivalent generated by a single delivery of salt.
As
fuel costs rise, this variable becomes even more influential. Rises
in the cost of fuel and subsequent rises in freight equate to a significant
rise in the cost of bulk bleach.
Savings on Other Plant Processes
Many plants using mixed oxidants are also able to experience substantial
cost savings on other plant processes. Because the pH value of chlorine
generated on-site is much closer to a neutral pH than either chlorine gas
or concentrated hypochlorite, facilities are able to reduce their pH adjustment
chemical by up to 50 percent. In addition, sites using mixed oxidants for
microflocculation experience up to a 40 percent savings on alum and polymer
costs, in addition to reduced sludge handling and improved filter runs.
Reductions of biofilms at industrial facilities can result in substantial
thermal efficiency improvements.
Increasing Costs for Bulk Chlorine
Both chlorine gas and bulk hypochlorite have been increasing in cost over
the last several years, substantially more than the rate of increase of
the cost of salt. The following graphs from the U.S. Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, reflect producer price indexes for undelivered
chlorine chemicals.
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