Catalyser Device Decomposes Hydrogen Peroxide Vapours
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decontamination machines for sterile products face challenges in efficiently disposing of decontamination agents, which can be harmful in high concentrations or with prolonged exposure, posing risks to human health and the environment.
Innovation Solution
A decontamination machine equipped with a processing chamber, inlet and outlet lines, and a catalyser device that decomposes decontamination agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, into harmless components like water and oxygen, ensuring safe disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If decontamination agents such as hydrogen peroxide are used in high concentrations for effective decontamination, then decontamination efficacy is improved, but harmful effects on human health and the environment worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies catalytic decomposition to convert the harmful decontamination agent (hydrogen peroxide) into harmless substances (water and oxygen). The catalyst promotes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide according to the reaction: 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2. This transforms the harmful chemical agent into beneficial or neutral products, eliminating health and environmental risks while maintaining decontamination efficacy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical state and concentration parameters of the decontamination agent through catalytic decomposition. By introducing a catalyst, the system transforms hydrogen peroxide from a high-concentration harmful state to a low-concentration harmless state (water and oxygen), effectively controlling the harmful factors while preserving the decontamination function.
2Device complexity
If decontamination agents are disposed of through standard filtration systems, then device complexity is reduced, but harmful chemical compounds may pass through and contaminate the environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a catalyst as an intermediary substance between the decontamination agent and the environment. The catalyst mediates the decomposition reaction of hydrogen peroxide, preventing harmful compounds from being released into the environment. This intermediary approach eliminates the need for complex multi-stage filtration systems while ensuring environmental safety.
3Duration of action of moving object
If prolonged exposure to decontamination agents occurs during processing, then decontamination thoroughness is improved, but harmful exposure to operators worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies catalytic decomposition to convert harmful decontamination agents into harmless substances during and after the decontamination process. By placing catalysts in the processing chamber and exhaust systems, the harmful hydrogen peroxide is transformed into water and oxygen, allowing prolonged exposure times for thorough decontamination without increasing operator risk.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The machine effectively performs efficient decontamination while safely disposing of decontamination agents, reducing risks to operators and the environment, and enabling more efficient decontamination procedures.
Implementation Method 1
The catalyser device (5) is coupled to the outlet line (4) and is configured to receive the decontamination agent and to promote a decomposition of at least one of its chemical components
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a decontamination machine comprising a processing chamber (2) configured to contain a plurality of materials on which to perform a decontamination process. The machine further comprises an inlet line (3) and an outlet line (4) through which a decontamination agent is circulated in the processing chamber (2). Furthermore, a catalyser device (5) is coupled to the outlet line (4) to promote a decomposition of at least one chemical component of said decontamination agent before it is emitted into an outside environment.