Corona Discharge Ozone Cell With Variable Output Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone generators lack efficiency and flexibility in ozone production, limiting their application in various disinfection and decontamination processes.
Innovation Solution
The development of an ozone generating cell and ozone generator that utilize corona discharge technology, featuring a corona discharge chamber with a curved side wall, high-voltage electrode, ground electrodes, and dielectric materials, allowing for variable ozone production rates by adjusting the power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional ozone generation methods are used, then ozone can be produced, but the production efficiency and flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements variable frequency power supply to the corona discharge electrode, allowing the ozone generation rate to be dynamically adjusted based on different application requirements. The system can operate at different frequencies to optimize both production efficiency and flexibility for various disinfection scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key operating parameters including power frequency, voltage levels, and gas flow rates to optimize ozone production. By adjusting these parameters, the system achieves variable ozone generation rates while maintaining efficient and flexible operation for different disinfection needs.
2Productivity
If higher power is used to increase ozone production, then productivity improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic corona discharge at variable frequencies to generate ozone. By using pulsed or periodic discharge rather than continuous high-power operation, the system achieves efficient ozone production while reducing overall energy consumption and allowing for flexible rate adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system optimizes the balance between power consumption and ozone production by adjusting operating parameters such as frequency, voltage, and duty cycle. This allows the system to achieve desired productivity levels with minimized energy usage.
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
This solution enables efficient and flexible ozone production, allowing for varying ozone generation rates from 40 to 100 grams/hour, catering to different disinfection and decontamination needs.
Implementation Method 1
Ozone can be artificially produced through the same mechanisms, by splitting diatomic oxygen molecules with energy from corona discharge or ultraviolet light.
Implementation Method 2
Ozone has long been used as a broad-spectrum biocide against microorganisms. The triatomic form of ozone and its ability to oxidize microorganisms has been applied as a disinfectant
Implementation Method 3
a dielectric material positioned between the high-voltage electrode and the ground electrode
Data Source
AI summary
An ozone generating cell includes a corona discharge chamber with a curved side wall. The cell includes a high-voltage electrode, a ground electrode, and a dielectric material positioned between the high-voltage electrode and the ground electrode. The cell includes a gas channel formed between the dielectric material and the ground electrode. The channel has a first end in fluid communication with a gas opening in the dielectric material, which is in fluid communication with a gas port. The channel has a second end in fluid communication with another gas port. The channel further includes multiple concentric segments between the first and second ends of the channel.