Hydrogen Peroxide Generator Using Cyclone Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for generating hydrogen peroxide using corona discharge zones are limited by the need for an air compressor, which restricts their field of application and requires additional steps for ozone removal, such as activated carbon filtration.
Innovation Solution
A device utilizing a hollow rotor that generates a corona discharge zone and separates cold vapor into liquid and air using centrifugal force, eliminating the need for a compressor and enabling increased hydrogen peroxide concentration through recycling and vapor injection, with a rotor acting as both an electrode and a centrifugal fan.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If an air compressor is used to convey air through a corona discharge zone, then hydrogen peroxide can be generated, but the device complexity and cost increase due to the need for additional ozone removal filters and compressor components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the air conveyance function and the ozone removal function into a single cyclone separator device. The cyclone separator simultaneously separates liquid hydrogen peroxide from the air stream and removes ozone through the separation process, eliminating the need for separate compressor and filter components.
Solution Approach 2:
The cyclone separator performs multiple functions: it acts as a liquid-air separator, an ozone removal device, and a hydrogen peroxide collection system. This multi-functionality reduces the overall device complexity by replacing multiple specialized components with a single versatile unit.
2Quantity of substance
If an air compressor is used to generate air-liquid spray for corona discharge, then hydrogen peroxide generation is enabled, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to additional maintenance requirements for compressors and filters
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the air conveyance mechanism with the separation and purification functions into a single cyclone-based system. This integration eliminates the need for separate compressor maintenance and filter replacement operations, significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates the air compressor and activated carbon filter from the system by using cold vapor generation and cyclone separation instead. This removal of complex components directly improves ease of operation by reducing maintenance requirements.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If activated carbon filter is used to remove ozone from the airflow, then ozone removal is achieved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the activated carbon filter from the system by using cyclone separation to eliminate ozone. This extraction of the filter component reduces device complexity while maintaining effective ozone removal through the physical separation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the chemical filtration mechanism (activated carbon) with a mechanical separation mechanism (cyclone separation). This substitution eliminates the need for consumable filter media and reduces device complexity by using a purely mechanical separation process.
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 increases hydrogen peroxide concentration and eliminates the need for ozone removal filters by recycling air within the device, simplifying design and maintenance while avoiding the use of costly compressors.
Implementation Method 1
a straight segment of corona discharge is generated between the rotor and the second electrode insulator
Implementation Method 2
Vapor separation to liquid and air using centrifugal force produced by the rotor is attained
Implementation Method 3
generating cold vapor, which is used as an air-liquid flow, using the well-known method of ultrasonic generation in water
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AI summary
A method and generator for generation of hydrogen peroxide which operate on the principle of conveying air-liquid or vapor flow through a corona discharge zone in air. Such devices can be used for disinfection of air and of various objects for industrial and home uses.