Electrolytic Ion Water Generation Apparatus pH Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrolytic ion water generation methods require different apparatus and settings for varying pH values, leading to increased costs and complexity, as they struggle to efficiently generate strong alkaline ion water with higher pH values without altering other generation conditions.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that reduce the raw water storage or supply amount while maintaining other generation conditions, allowing the generation of electrolytic ion water with higher pH values using the same apparatus, by controlling the raw water amount in storage or supply type electrolytic ion water generation systems, utilizing a storage type or flow type electrolytic ion water generation apparatus with raw water amount control means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different apparatus and settings are used for varying pH values, then the generation of electrolytic ion water with different pH values is achieved, but the cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the parameter of raw water amount (storage or supply amount) to control the pH value of generated electrolytic ion water. By adjusting the raw water amount while keeping other generation conditions constant, different pH values can be achieved using the same apparatus, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention enables a single electrolytic ion water generation apparatus to serve multiple functions by generating electrolytic ion water with different pH values through varying the raw water amount. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple specialized apparatus configurations, reducing both complexity and cost
2Adaptability or versatility
If different apparatus and settings are used for varying pH values, then the generation of electrolytic ion water with different pH values is achieved, but the costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By changing the raw water amount parameter instead of modifying apparatus hardware or settings, the invention achieves pH value adjustment at minimal cost. This parameter-based control approach eliminates the need for expensive multiple apparatus configurations or complex setting adjustments, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and manufacturing cost
3Manufacturing precision
If the circulation time of cathode water and anode water or DC current is altered to generate higher pH water, then the pH value increases, but the generation conditions must be changed
Solution Approach 1:
The invention identifies the raw water amount as the key parameter for pH value control, replacing the need to alter circulation time or DC current. This single parameter change achieves precise pH control while keeping generation conditions simple and constant, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing precision and device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the generation of strong alkaline ion water with higher pH values using the same apparatus, reducing the need for multiple setups and lowering costs, while allowing for the mass production of weak ion water by dilution, thus enhancing productivity.
Implementation Method 1
applying a voltage to a cathode plate of the cathode chamber of the electrolytic bath and to an anode plate of the anode chamber, to thereby subject the electrolytic solution to electrolysis
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AI summary
An electrolytic ion water generation method for generating strong electrolytic ion water having a pH value higher than a reference pH value through use of the same generation apparatus as an electrolytic ion water generation apparatus configured to generate electrolytic ion water having the reference pH value by setting an amount of raw water, which is to be supplied into a cathode chamber of an electrolytic bath, to be smaller than that of the raw water used for generating the electrolytic ion water having the reference pH value and setting generation conditions other than the amount of the raw water to the same generation conditions as those for generating the electrolytic ion water having the reference pH value. The raw water amount is set to a raw water amount calculated based on the following expression: pH=14+log[OH−].