Polyramix™ Diaphragm a Commercial Reality

Abstract

Ever since OxyTech first publicly announced the development of the Polyramix™ diaphragm, or PMX diaphragm, at the 31st Plant Manager’s Seminar at the Chlorine Institute Meeting on March 9, 1988, the Polyramix diaphragm has gained wide acceptance. It’s acceptance is the result of two major driving forces - environmental and economic. These two forces have directly affected the development and commercialization of the Polyramix technology. This paper will review these driving forces and review how the marketplace has developed since that first public announcement. The progression of Polyramix technology from demonstration cells, to commercial blocks, to full plant conversions will be discussed. Lastly, the paper will examine the continuous improvements underway and their effects on the commercialization of Polyramix diaphragms.