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Electrochlorination Water Treatment Systems
Water Engineers is focused on water treatment with a particular emphasis on water disinfection, biofouling control and filtration solutions. Our area of operation covers Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA, India, Europe and the Middle East.
Safe, Reliable On-Site Chlorine Generation for Water Disinfection
Water Engineers provides advanced electrochlorination systems designed to generate sodium hypochlorite on site using salt, water and electricity. This process delivers effective water disinfection without the need to transport, store or handle large volumes of hazardous chlorine chemicals.
Our electrochlorination technology is ideal for councils, commercial facilities, industrial sites, agriculture, mining, food processing, pools, cooling towers and remote water treatment applications.
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Key Benefits
- Improved Safety
- Eliminates the transportation and storage of hazardous chlorine gas and concentrated bleach.
- Produces a low-strength sodium hypochlorite solution that is safer for operators to handle.
- Reduces workplace health and safety risks.
- Lower Operating Costs
- Uses inexpensive salt, water, and electricity.
- Reduces chemical purchasing, freight, and storage costs.
- Minimises waste caused by chemical degradation during storage.
- Fresh Chlorine Production
- Generates sodium hypochlorite on demand.
- Freshly generated disinfectant maintains higher effectiveness than aged, transported bleach.
- Eliminates concerns with chemical shelf life.
- Reliable Water Disinfection
- Effectively destroys bacteria, viruses, algae, and other pathogens.
- Provides consistent chlorine dosing for potable, wastewater, and industrial applications.
- Reduced Environmental Impact
- Significantly lowers transport emissions by producing disinfectant on-site.
- Reduces plastic chemical containers and packaging waste.
- Can reduce overall salt consumption in modern systems.
- Continuous Supply
- Produces disinfectant whenever required.
- Reduces dependency on chemical deliveries and supply chain disruptions.
- Ideal for remote sites and critical infrastructure.
- Easy Automation
- Integrates with PLC, SCADA, and IoT monitoring systems.
- Automatic production based on chlorine demand.
- Supports remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Modular & Scalable
- Systems can be designed from small commercial installations to large municipal water treatment plants.
- Capacity can be expanded as demand grows.
A Typical Oximax Electrochlorination System
Typical Applications
- Drinking water treatment
- Wastewater treatment
- Cooling towers
- Food and beverage processing
- Mining operations
- Industrial process water
- Commercial buildings
- Irrigation systems
- Swimming pools and aquatic centres
- Marine and offshore facilities
Why Choose Electrochlorination?
Electrochlorination provides the benefits of chlorine disinfection without the risks associated with transporting and storing hazardous chemicals. By generating sodium hypochlorite on-site from simple raw materials, organisations can improve safety, reduce operating costs, increase reliability, and support more sustainable water treatment operations.
| OxiMax Model | MM10 | MM25 | MM50 | MM100 | MM150 | MM250 | MM500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Hypo Output (g/hr) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | 500 |
| Hypo Strength Range (g/L) | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 | 4.5–7.5 |
| Quantity of Water Treated to 2 ppm (litres/hr) | 5,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 | 125,000 | 250,000 |
| Control Module | |||||||
| Brine Pump | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Metering Pump | Metering Pump |
| Water Pump / Flow Control | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Peristaltic | Maric Valve | Maric Valve | Maric Valve | Maric Valve |
| Electrolyser Module | |||||||
| Electrolyser Cell Type | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning | Patented Self Cleaning |
| Supply AC Voltage / Frequency | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz | 110–268 V / 50–60 Hz |
| Recommended Connected Amps | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Power Consumption (kWh DC) | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.61 | 3.12 |
| Power Consumption (AC kWh/kg Cl2) | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Salt Saturator | |||||||
| Recommended Volume Salt Saturator (litres) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| Salt Capacity (kg) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 188 | 188 | 188 | 375 |
| Days Operation at 50% Duty Cycle | 84.5 | 33.8 | 16.9 | 42.2 | 28.2 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Salt Consumption (kg salt/kg Cl2) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Hypo Storage Tank | |||||||
| Recommended Volume Storage Tank (litres) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 500 |
| Volume Hydrogen Produced (litres/hr) | 6.97 | 17.42 | 34.85 | 69.70 | 104.55 | 174.24 | 348.5 |
| Hydrogen Fan Fitted | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm) | 380 × 335 × 622 | 380 × 335 × 622 | 380 × 335 × 622 | 610 × 335 × 675 | 610 × 335 × 675 | 610 × 335 × 675 | 610 × 335 × 675 |
| Machine Weight (kg) | 22 | 25 | 28 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 60 |
Data sheets for MM750–MM2000 are available on request.
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What industries do Water Engineers Australia service?
We provide water treatment solutions for a wide range of industries, including municipal water authorities, mining, agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial facilities, and wastewater treatment plants.
What is the Oximax range of water treatment technologies?
The Oximax range includes advanced water treatment systems such as Oximax HyperOx™ Advanced Oxidation, Oximax Chlorine Dioxide™, and Oximax Electrochlorination™, each designed to address specific water treatment and disinfection challenges.
How do I know which water treatment technology is right for my application?
Our experienced engineers assess your water quality, treatment objectives, operational requirements, and compliance obligations to recommend the most effective and cost-efficient solution.
What is Electrochlorination?
Electrochlorination is a process that generates sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) on-site using salt, water, and electricity. It eliminates the need to transport and store hazardous chlorine chemicals while providing effective water disinfection.
What are the benefits of Chlorine Dioxide?
Chlorine Dioxide is a powerful disinfectant that effectively controls bacteria, viruses, Legionella, biofilm, taste, and odour issues while producing fewer harmful by-products than traditional chlorine treatments.
What is Advanced Oxidation Technology?
Advanced Oxidation Technology uses highly reactive oxidants to break down contaminants, remove organic compounds, improve water quality, and enhance disinfection performance in challenging water treatment applications.
Can Oximax systems be customised?
Yes. Every Oximax system can be tailored to suit your specific water treatment requirements, flow rates, site conditions, automation needs, and operational objectives.
Are your systems suitable for remote locations?
Yes. Our systems are designed for reliability and can be configured with remote monitoring and automation features, making them ideal for remote communities, mining operations, agricultural sites, and regional facilities.
Do you provide installation and commissioning services?
Yes. We provide complete project delivery, including system design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing technical support.
Can your systems help meet regulatory compliance requirements?
Yes. Our solutions are designed to assist customers in achieving water quality standards, environmental compliance requirements, and operational performance objectives.
Do you offer maintenance and support services?
Yes. We offer preventative maintenance programs, technical support, troubleshooting, spare parts, and ongoing servicing to ensure your system continues to operate at peak performance.
How can I get a quote?
Simply contact our team with details about your application, water source, treatment requirements, and site location. We will assess your needs and provide a tailored solution and quotation.