Chlorine is a chemical element that has many uses in various industries, such as water treatment, disinfection, bleaching, and plastics production. Chlorine is usually produced by electrolysis of brine (salt water), which also generates caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) and hydrogen gas.
This process is called chlor-alkali, and it is one of the most important chemical industries in the world.
China is the largest producer and consumer of chlorine and caustic soda, accounting for about 40% of the global capacity and demand. China's chlor-alkali industry has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by the development of downstream sectors such as alumina, chemical fibre, and lithium battery. According to GlobalData, China's chlorine capacity is expected to increase from 35.28 million tons per annum (Mtpa) in 2019 to 37.70 Mtpa in 2024, registering a total growth of 7%.
However, chlorine is also a hazardous substance that poses environmental and safety risks. Therefore, chlorine producers need to adopt advanced equipment and technologies to ensure efficient and safe production, transportation, and utilization of chlorine. This is where China Chlorine Allied Equipment comes in.
China Chlorine Allied Equipment refers to the equipment and facilities that are related to the production and application of chlorine gas. These include electrolyzers, compressors, liquefiers, evaporators, storage tanks, pipelines, valves, meters, detectors, scrubbers, converters, reactors, etc. These equipment are essential for ensuring the quality and stability of chlorine gas, as well as reducing the energy consumption and emissions of the chlor-alkali process.
There are many manufacturers and suppliers of China Chlorine Allied Equipment in the market, offering various products and services to meet the needs of different customers. Some examples are Asia Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd, Tianjin Bohai Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd, GACL-NALCO Alkalies and Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Shintech Inc, etc. These companies provide not only equipment but also engineering design, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and technical support for chlor-alkali projects.
China Chlorine Allied Equipment is a growing industry with multiple applications in various fields. It plays an important role in supporting the development of China's chlor-alkali industry and downstream sectors. With the increasing demand for chlorine and caustic soda in China and abroad, as well as the rising environmental and safety standards, China Chlorine Allied Equipment will continue to innovate and improve its products and services to meet the market challenges and opportunities.
