Envirolyte products are designed to generate on-site cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing solutions out of 0.5 – 1% salt brine (NaCl or KCl). The units electrolyze the salt water and, using polymer or ceramic membranes, separate the positive and negative ions. As a result of these electrochemical reactions various types of activated solutions are produced. The purpose of these solutions is to control and/or eliminate pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, spores, mold and fungi, as well as cleaning and removing heavy metals.
The merit of chlorination as a means of destroying pathogens is firmly and universally established. In recent years, however, the appearance of resistant strains of bacteria, the discovery of Legionella, plus other problems associated with chlorine compounds, have promoted an interest in alternative water disinfection technologies. Envirolyte’s technologies produce chlorine-based compounds (primarily hypochlorous acid) but with significant reduction in cost, danger and ecological impact.
Typically, Anolyte produced by an Envirolyte unit is collected in a container and then dosed into the incoming process water. The dosing regime depends on the water flow and quality (properties) of the water and is controlled by a flow meter connected with a dosing pump. The units can stand alone (e.g. for spraying, hand cleaning, CIP disinfection, etc.) or they can be used as part of a continuous process in more complex systems. Design facilities are available for customized units.
