Generox tube reactor

chlorine dioxide generation system

Providing a safer and more ecient way to generate chlorine dioxide in the food and beverage market

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Technology Overview
Water is an essential part of the production process for most commercial operations. The food and beverage industry is no exception as it uses water every day for a variety of purposes. The quality and purity of water is of primary concern since it is used to produce products that will ultimately be consumed. Additionally, low water quality will have a negative inuence on the quality of product packaging, which can damage your brand. Chlorine dioxide has been used for many years as an oxidizing biocide and disinfectant and has proven to eectively control a broad spectrum of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, including those that produce endospores and biolm and the bacteria that cause Legionnaires disease and listeriosis. Due to its fast action and selective oxidizing properties, chlorine dioxide is able to signicantly reduce microbial activity quickly and eectively at a lower feed rate than traditional oxidizing biocides. Ashland has decades of experience using chlorine dioxide and oers a patent pending system for generating chlorine dioxide onsite for use in the treatment of cooling towers, once-through systems, potable water, process water and wastewater. The system, which is marketed as Generox tube reactor, allows the economic production of up to 900 grams of chlorine dioxide per hour. The system not only provides a safer and more ecient way to generate chlorine dioxide but also oers signicant advantages over competitive technologies.

Unique Reactor Design

Utilizing an innovative design, Ashlands Generox tube reactor generates chlorine dioxide in-situ. Two chemicals, an activator and an oxidizer, are mixed together in a very small reaction vessel within a tube located in the water ow, providing a safe, eective and economical way to form chlorine dioxide. This helps to eliminate virtually any risk of gas leaks or explosions.

Generox tube reactor schematic

Generox tube reactor installation

System Advantages
The unique design of the Generox tube reactor provides signicant performance and safety advantages over competitive technologies. In fact, the reactor design allows for consistent precursor conversion of more than 99%, which can lead to reduced chemical consumption (15 to 20% reduction compared to conventional systems) and improved cost eciencies. Commercial applications conrm that chlorine dioxide generated with Ashlands Generox tube reactor provides a number of valueadded benets, including: Improved microbiological control, resulting in more stable product quality Improved workplace safety, making your facility a safer place to work Reduced environmental footprint, helping you to reach your sustainability goals Improved water quality, helping you maintain the quality of your product packaging Reduced operational costs, making you more cost competitive Improved equipment reliability, resulting in less downtime

More Information
For more information about Ashlands Generox tube reactor, please contact your local Ashland Water Technologies sales representative. ashland.com