Electrolytic Cell Generating Concentrated Germicidal Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current germicidal solutions are costly and ineffective in providing comprehensive hygiene protection across various settings, including agricultural and food production, where the need for safe and wholesome products is critical.
Innovation Solution
The system generates a concentrated germicidal composition using a sodium chloride solution and an electrolytic cell, producing a combination of chlorine, hypochlorite, hypochlorous acid, and chlorine dioxide, which is more effective than common disinfectants and can be customized for specific applications, including on-farm use, with the ability to adjust concentration levels from 125,000 to 25,000,000 PPM of free available chlorine.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If common chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is used for disinfection, then germicidal action is provided, but cost is high and efficacy is insufficient compared to the generated composition
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables on-site generation of concentrated germicidal composition from readily available sodium chloride solution and water through electrolysis, eliminating the need to purchase and store expensive commercial disinfectants. The generated composition achieves superior germicidal efficacy while reducing costs to a fraction of traditional disinfectants.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrolytic cell transforms sodium chloride solution into a concentrated germicidal composition containing multiple active chlorine species (chlorine, hypochlorite, hypochlorous acid, and chlorine dioxide) with free available chlorine concentrations ranging from 125,000 to 25,000,000 PPM, achieving much higher concentration and broader spectrum efficacy than commercial bleach.
2Reliability
If high concentration of free available chlorine is generated to improve germicidal efficacy, then disinfection effectiveness increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex chemical mixing and concentration processes with a straightforward electrolytic cell that generates high-concentration germicidal composition through electrical current applied to sodium chloride solution, simplifying the overall system while achieving superior efficacy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If customized concentrations are produced for different applications, then adaptability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of germicidal composition concentration by controlling electrolysis parameters and dilution ratios, enabling customization for different applications (e.g., 125,000 PPM for general sanitation, 25,000,000 PPM for critical disinfection) without requiring separate manufacturing processes for each concentration level.
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 approach provides superior germicidal efficacy at a fraction of the cost of traditional disinfectants, ensuring safe and healthy products while being safe for skin contact, and can be tailored for different uses and concentrations, effectively addressing the challenges of hygiene in diverse settings.
Implementation Method 1
the electrolytic cell is configured to a) receive the sodium chloride solution mixed with the water, b) remove hydrogen from the sodium chloride solution mixed with the water, and c) generate a germicidal composition
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AI summary
The present invention relates to systems and methods for generating germicidal compositions for use in a wide variety of settings, including agricultural settings, food production settings, hospitality settings, health care settings, health club settings, exercise facility settings, research based settings, veterinarian settings, medical settings, hydraulic fracturing settings, and/or any setting requiring disinfection.