Abstract
The worldwide chlorine/caustic soda
production has reached approximately 40 million
tpy. Despite the stagnation of the chlorine demand
in thc western world, e.g., the decline in the pulp
and paper industry, there is still an overall increase
in production due to the higher growth rates in the
Asian region.
The economical and ecological advantages
of membrane technology have been growing since
its introduction more than one decade ago. The
decision makers therefore not only take the option
for membrane technology in grass root plants, but
increasingly for conversions of diaphragm and
mercury plants.
The single element design of membrane cells
has especially proven its versatility in order to
fulfill all requirements for the conversion of an
existing chlor alkali plant.
Lesker, K. (1992). Membrane Cells in Chlor Alkali Application. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92211.