Method for electrolytic production of hypobromite for use as a biocide

A method of electrolytic production of hypobromite, the method comprising:

• providing an electrolytic cell, the cell comprising:
• a first electrode plate including a first surface;
• a second electrode plate including a second surface opposing the first surface;
• an electrolytic reaction zone between the first surface and the opposing second surface;
• an inlet to the electrolytic reaction zone;
• and
• an outlet from the electrolytic reaction zone;
• providing an electrolytic solution stream comprising sodium bromide, sodium chloride, and at least one of an aqueous solution, an aqueous mixture, water, or a combination thereof;
• providing power to the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate;
• and
• pumping the electrolytic solution stream along a flow path from the inlet to the outlet and through the electrolytic reaction zone, wherein the electrolytic reaction zone is a closed-cell such that all fluid flowing through the electrolytic cell flows along a flow path through the inlet, through the electrolytic reaction zone, and through the outlet.