Electrostatic Spraying Apparatus for Hydrogen Peroxide Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hydrogen peroxide production methods require expensive metal catalysts and high energy consumption, posing challenges for efficient and cost-effective on-site production, especially with the increasing demand for sanitizing solutions amidst infectious disease outbreaks.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus utilizing electrostatic spraying to atomize a reacting solution into fine droplets, where hydrogen ions react with hydroxide ions to produce hydrogen peroxide, eliminating the need for expensive metal catalysts and high energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If direct production process with catalysts is used, then hydrogen peroxide selectivity is improved, but device complexity and operating costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the catalyst component from the direct production process, extracting the harmful element (catalyst) that causes complexity and cost issues while maintaining the core reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce hydrogen peroxide
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces expensive catalysts with a simple, disposable electrostatic spraying system that generates hydrogen peroxide through direct reaction without requiring costly catalytic materials
2Quantity of substance
If conventional production method is used, then hydrogen peroxide is produced, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional mechanical/thermal production system with an electrostatic field-based system that uses electrical energy to atomize and react water molecules, significantly reducing overall energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the reaction parameters by using electrostatic spraying to create fine droplets with large surface area, enabling the reaction to proceed at lower energy input compared to conventional high-temperature or high-pressure methods
3Productivity
If high concentration hydrogen peroxide is produced, then production efficiency is improved, but safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent produces hydrogen peroxide in situ at the point of use rather than producing, storing, and transporting concentrated solutions, segmenting the production process from the application process to eliminate storage and transportation safety risks
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 method enables cost-effective production of hydrogen peroxide with reduced energy consumption, allowing for on-site production and safe, efficient use in disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning applications without the risks associated with traditional methods.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply unit configured to apply a high voltage between the nozzle unit and the ground unit, wherein the reacting solution is atomized into fine droplets having a droplet size of 20 μm or less and electrostatic sprayed from the nozzle unit
Implementation Method 2
hydrogen ions (H+) react with hydroxide ions (OH−) again to produce hydrogen peroxide
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AI summary
An apparatus for manufacturing hydrogen peroxide water by using electrostatic spraying is disclosed. An apparatus for manufacturing hydrogen peroxide water by using electrostatic spraying according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a nozzle unit for spraying reaction water; a ground unit disposed opposite to the nozzle unit; and a power supply unit for applying a high voltage between the nozzle unit and the ground unit, wherein the reaction water is formed into fine droplets with a particle size of 20 μm or less in the nozzle unit and is electrostatically sprayed, and ionized hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH−) react with each other again to form hydrogen peroxide.