Mobile Chlorine Dioxide Generator for Pool Pathogen Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual dispensing of chlorine in commercial swimming pools is impractical and ineffective against chlorine-resistant pathogens like cryptosporidium, and existing technologies face challenges in safely and consistently applying chlorine dioxide, which is effective but unstable as a gas.
Innovation Solution
A mobile system for generating and dispensing chlorine dioxide, comprising a portable platform with a water tank, pump, venturi, and vapor capture apparatus, allowing on-site generation and controlled delivery of chlorine dioxide into swimming pools, ensuring safe and efficient application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chlorine dioxide is generated and applied to neutralize chlorine-resistant pathogens, then pathogen neutralization effectiveness is improved, but safety and consistency of application deteriorates due to the unstable gaseous nature of chlorine dioxide
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses chlorine tablets as an intermediary substance that decomposes to generate chlorine dioxide gas. This mediator approach allows controlled generation of the unstable chlorine dioxide gas directly in the pool water, maintaining effectiveness while improving safety through controlled decomposition rather than handling pure gas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of chlorine dioxide from gaseous to dissolved in water. By generating chlorine dioxide in situ and allowing it to dissolve in the pool water, the system maintains the active disinfectant properties while eliminating the safety hazards associated with handling and applying unstable gas
2Ease of operation
If manual dispensing of chlorine is used, then simplicity of application is improved, but effectiveness against chlorine-resistant pathogens deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs floating dispensers that automatically distribute chlorine tablets throughout the pool without manual intervention. The tablets self-dissolve and release chlorine dioxide into the water, providing both automated simplicity of application and consistent effectiveness against pathogens
Solution Approach 2:
Chlorine tablets are pre-loaded into floating dispensers before deployment. This preliminary preparation ensures that the correct dosage form is ready for automatic distribution, combining the simplicity of pre-packaged solutions with the reliability of controlled chlorine dioxide generation
3Reliability
If extremely high dosages of chlorine are used to neutralize cryptosporidium, then pathogen neutralization is improved, but harmful effects and safety risks worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical form and delivery method of chlorine from high-concentration liquid or gas to controlled-release tablets that generate chlorine dioxide in situ. This parameter change allows achieving effective pathogen neutralization through sustained low-dose release rather than high-dose application, reducing harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The floating dispensers provide periodic replenishment of chlorine tablets throughout the pool operation period. This periodic action maintains consistent effective concentrations for pathogen neutralization without requiring extremely high initial dosages, thereby reducing safety risks and harmful effects
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 system enables safe and efficient generation and delivery of chlorine dioxide, effectively neutralizing chlorine-resistant pathogens like cryptosporidium, with controlled concentration levels and reduced risk of explosive gas accumulation, enhancing pool sanitation.
Implementation Method 1
a source of a gaseous chemical, the gaseous chemical forming a solution in water
Implementation Method 2
a venturi through which the gaseous chemical is delivered
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile system for generating and dispensing a chemical includes a portable platform comprising a source of a gaseous chemical, the gaseous chemical forming a solution in water, and a fluid coupling through which the gaseous chemical is delivered to a body of water.