Hydrogen Water Production Using Venturi Injection and Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing and packaging hydrogen water result in low hydrogen content and instability due to easy migration and reaction of hydrogen with oxygen, necessitating improved processes for maintaining high hydrogen levels and shelf life.
Innovation Solution
A process involving cooling natural spring water to 33-38°F, using a venturi injector to form micro-sized hydrogen bubbles, and recirculating the water through the injector until a predetermined hydrogen content of 3-10 ppm is achieved, followed by filling the hydrogen water into pouches in an inert environment to prevent oxygen contamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If simple diffusion is used to produce hydrogen water, then the process is simple, but the hydrogen content is low (maximum around 3 parts per million) and hydrogen migrates easily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameters of water by cooling it to near-freezing temperatures (32-38°F) before hydrogenation. This temperature parameter change increases the solubility of hydrogen in water and stabilizes the hydrogen molecules between water molecules, preventing easy migration and achieving higher hydrogen content (3-10 ppm) compared to simple diffusion methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a venturi injector device that uses water pressure to create a vacuum and draw hydrogen gas into the water stream. The high-velocity water flow through the venturi creates micro-bubbles that enhance hydrogen dissolution, achieving superior hydrogen content through fluid dynamic principles rather than simple passive diffusion
2Reliability
If hydrogen is diffused into water at room temperature, then the process is easier, but hydrogen reacts with oxygen and migrates easily reducing shelf life
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies temperature parameter change by cooling water to 32-38°F before and during hydrogenation. This low temperature suppresses hydrogen oxidation reactions with dissolved oxygen and reduces hydrogen molecule mobility, thereby extending shelf life and maintaining stability without requiring complex additional stabilization systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary cooling of water to near-freezing temperatures before introducing hydrogen gas. This preliminary action prepares the water to maximize hydrogen solubility and minimize subsequent hydrogen loss through migration or oxidation during storage, ensuring long shelf life from the moment of production
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 process achieves hydrogen water with a stable hydrogen content of 3-10 ppm, maintaining high levels for up to 12 months by minimizing hydrogen migration and oxidation.
Implementation Method 1
contacting the cooled water with the hydrogen gas in a venturi injector forming micro-sized hydrogen bubbles in the water
Implementation Method 2
diffusing hydrogen gas into the cooled water forming hydrogen water having a hydrogen content of from 3 to 10 parts per million
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AI summary
A process of producing hydrogen water includes the steps of: providing a source of spring water; cooling the water to a temperature of from 33 to 38 degrees F.; providing a source of hydrogen gas; contacting the cooled water with the hydrogen gas in a venturi injector forming micro-sized hydrogen bubbles in the water and diffusing hydrogen gas into the cooled water; recirculating the water through the venturi injector until a predetermined hydrogen content in the water is realized forming hydrogen water having a hydrogen content of from 3 to 10 parts per million.