Project - Emergency Equipment for Chlorine Adsorption in Hospitals
Chlorine is a strong oxidant that under normal conditions and in its pure state forms dichlorine, a yellow-greenish toxic gas formed by diatomic molecules (Cl2) about 2.5 times heavier than air, with an unpleasant and toxic odor.
Among its many applications and due to its strong oxidizing character, it stands out especially for being a compound widely used in water purification in WWTPs (wastewater treatment plants) and as a disinfectant in other applications.
In WWTPs, instead of treating water directly with chlorine gas, hypochlorite solutions are used, which gradually release chlorine into the water and are capable of eliminating bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. However, in other sectors such as hospitals, chlorine is usually stored in liquefied gas cylinders where a leak could generate dangerous environments and are therefore confined in containment rooms with safety systems. The disadvantage of using chlorine in this format lies in the necessary storage and transport conditions. The high toxicity of the gas, which causes damage at levels of 0.1 ppm in the air, makes it necessary to handle this product only with special equipment, with rescue and contingency programs duly established by trained personnel.