Breakpoint Chlorination: Jonerosto M. Sinangote Ece 122
Breakpoint Chlorination: Jonerosto M. Sinangote Ece 122
Breakpoint Chlorination: Jonerosto M. Sinangote Ece 122
Sinangote
EcE 122
Breakpoint Chlorination
NCl3 forms when the HOCl to nitrogen molecular weight ratio is greater than
12:1. Oily, insoluble colloidal particles will appear, cloud the water, migrate
toward the water surface, and may be released into the air.
Shocking or super-chlorinating pool water to breakpoint should be done as
needed when the level of chloramines present reaches 0.2 ppm or greater.
Chlorine in any form may be used to reach breakpoint except stabilized
chlorine products or Isocyanurates such as Trichlor or Dichlor. These
products should not be used for breakpoint chlorination since excess
cyanuric acid would be added to the water solution concurrently inhibiting
the full reactions from occurring.
which place a demand on the chlorine. If the chemical reaction takes place
and breakpoint is reached, the large amounts of chlorine added to the water
will be used up in the process. Free chlorine will return to normal operating
levels, and the combined chlorines will be eliminated.