Chlorine Analyzers For Residual Chlorine Monitoring – HaloSense
Free Chlorine and Total Chlorine analyzers and controllers measure the free residual chlorine (OCl– and HOCl), and the total residual chlorine (free chlorine + combined chloramines). The Pi residual chlorine analyzers are amperometric membraned sensors that bring a number of advantages over traditional colorimetric analyzers, in that they are cheaper to own with no reagants and very little maintenance (once per year).
They are extremely stable and work almost anywhere you have a need to measure residual chlorine from drinking water, to pools and spas, produce washing, cooling tower disinfection and disinfection in paper and pulp industries.
Residual Chlorine Monitor 3D View
The following are available in the HaloSense range;
- Online free chlorine – 0.005-2ppm, 0.05-5ppm, 0.05-10ppm, 0.05-20ppm, 0.5-200ppm
- Online total chlorine – 0.005-0.5ppm, 0.005-2ppm, 0.05-5ppm, 0.05-10ppm, 0.05-20ppm
- Online residual chlorine in seawater analyzers (free or total bromine) – 0.005-2ppm, 0.05-5ppm, 0.05-10ppm, 0.05-20ppm
- Online zero chlorine (designed to measure the absence of free chlorine) – 0.005-2ppm for applications such as post activated carbon and pre-RO monitoring.
Other options include;
- AutoFlush – The HaloSense sensors can come equipped to automatically clean themselves at user defined intervals, with all the benefits of no operator intervention for up to 6 months. The AutoFlush is particularly useful in food preparation, pulp and paper, and many applications where there is likely to be a build up of solids in the sample. For more information about AutoFlush click here
- Communications – The CRONOS® and CRIUS®4.0 free and total residual dosing controllers can be equipped with four PID process control options, data-logging, relay outputs, analog outputs and serial communications such as: Ethernet, Modbus and Profibus. Remote monitoring of the instruments (including remote access to all control options) is available via the internet over GPRS and via a LAN. In fact the CRIUS®4.0 HaloSense monitor has all the options you could want, whilst the CRONOS® provides a low cost alternative and is particularly great value for money!
- Control – Each Residual Chlorine Analyzer from Pi has the capability to be an extremely capable Chlorine Controller. The controllers can have multiple control channels which can utilize chemical control (usually a relay (switch) turns dosing on when the chlorine is too low or off when it is too high) or PID control. PID stands for Proportional Integrated Derivative and it is a mathematical manipulation of the sensor signal to give an output that will control a pump and manage a constant chlorine level in the water. All the features are adjustable and there are safety features built in such as overfeed protection. For a discussion of PID control please see our technical notes here.
Chlorine Monitor FAQs
What does ‘Residual Chlorine’ mean?
After chlorine has been added and disinfected the process water, any surplus chlorine that remains is referred to as ‘Residual Chlorine’.
What does 'Free Chlorine' mean?
When added to pure water, chlorine is present as hypochlorite (OCl–) and hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Together these are referred to as ‘free chlorine’.
What does 'Combined Chlorine' mean?
‘Combined’ chlorine collectively refers to three chloramine compounds: monochloramine, dichloramine and nitrogen trichloride. Monochloramine is formed from the reaction of hypochlorite and ammonia:
NH3 + OCl– → NH2Cl + OH–
If the conditions are acidic, further reactions occur that form dichloramine and nitrogen trichloride:
2NH2Cl + H+ → NHCl2 + NH4+
3NHCl2 + H+ → 2NCl3 + NH4+
The familiar ‘chlorine smell’ is often due to these chloramines rather than ‘actual’ chlorine.
What does 'Total Chlorine' mean?
Free chlorine and combined chlorine in water can be collectively referred to as ‘total chlorine’. It can be thought of as ‘free chlorine + combined chlorine = total chlorine’.
What sensor ranges are available?
Our free and total chlorine sensors can be ordered in 0.005-2ppm, 0.05-5ppm and 0.05-20ppm ranges. The total chlorine sensor can also be provided with a range of 0.005-0.5ppm, and our free chlorine sensor is also available in a 0.5-200ppm version.
Is it possible to measure chlorine in seawater?
The simple answer is ‘yes’, but when chlorinating seawater a displacement reaction occurs due to the presence of bromine compounds in seawater. Using chlorine to disinfect seawater is common, but we would recommend talking to a member of our team or reading this Technical Note so that the correct instrumentation can be supplied.
How often does my sensor need calibrating?
Our chlorine sensors have a very low rate of drift, so the frequency of calibration depends upon the needs of your application. Different customers are known to calibrate weekly, monthly or even biannually.
How often does the chlorine electrolyte need to be replaced?
Changing the electrolyte annually is recommended for our Total and Free Chlorine sensors, and every 3-6 months for our Zero Chlorine sensor.
If the pH changes, will it affect my chlorine reading?
Are there any interferences?
There are known interferences with chlorine dioxide and ozone. A member of our team will be happy to discuss this with you; click here for more information.
How long can the membranes and electrolyte be stored?
Both the membrane and the electrolyte can be stored for two years in a cool, dry place.
What are the MoCs?
All three sensors are constructed of stainless steel, PVC-U, silicon and hydrophilic membrane. The Total and Zero sensors also contain PEEK.
What the temperature range will the chlorine sensor work in?
0 – 40°C for the Zero sensor, and 0 – 45°C for the Free and Total sensors.
Why does the chlorine sensor have no zero adjustment?
A zero adjustment is not necessary because the sensor always operates at a positive voltage. Because of this any drift on the zero is negligible compared to the operating voltage.
If the temperature varies, what will happen?
Our sensors have an internal thermistor that allows for automatic temperature compensation, so there is no need to worry about temperature variation.
What is the best way to calibrate my sensor?
Many of our customers use handheld meters to determine the chlorine concentration for calibration, generally using colorimetric DPD analysis. These are available from a wide variety of suppliers.
I am going to take a sample to do a test. What do I need to be aware of?
Three things; timing, location and execution. Take your sample when the concentration is varying as little as possible, take it from the same location as the sensor and follow the instructions for your handheld device carefully.
During the calibration process, the analyzer has warned me that the sample isn't stable. Why?
The analyzer monitors the stability of the probe signal during the calibration process. If this varies by more than 10% during the calibration countdown, then the analyzer will not accept the result. This is to prevent the calibration routine from introducing inaccuracies into the sensor reading.
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