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determine the totals for 166 metric tons.
• Total each column as shown in the calculation table below.
Calculation Table for Example 1
Grams Required, 70% Available
Metric Tons of Water Chlorine Solution
100 7,150.0
50 3,575.0
10 715.0
5 357.5
1 71.5
166 Total Weight of Water 11,869.0 grams or 11.87 kilograms
In this example, the amount of 70% chlorine compound required for
166 tons of water at 50 parts per million is 11,869.0 grams or
11.87 kilograms.
13.5.3 Equipment Disinfection
The Available Chlorine in Compounds table lists the various chlorine
compounds and the amount of the compound required in grams per liter of
water to produce a solution containing 100 ppm of chlorine. The 100-ppm
chlorine solution should be applied as outlined in this manual.
Available Chlorine in Compounds
Grams per Liter of
Available Chlorine Grams per Liter for 100 ppm
70% 0.143
65% 0.154
25% 0.4
15% 0.7
10% 1.0
5% 2.0
Annex 13.5: Disinfection Calculations for Water and Equipment; 186
