Ozonated Water Clean-In-Place System to Reduce Chemical Handling Risks

The patent employs ozone, a strong oxidant, to clean and disinfect dispensing lines. Ozone oxidizes organic deposits and microorganisms, achieving effective cleaning without the safety hazards of harsh chemicals. The system generates ozone on-demand and delivers it through the dispensing lines, allowing thorough disinfection while eliminating the need for manual handling of dangerous substances.

The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning operations with an automated electronic control system. The system automatically controls valves, pumps, and ozone generation, eliminating the need for personnel to manually handle cleaning chemicals. This substitution reduces safety risks while maintaining or improving cleaning effectiveness through precise automated control of the cleaning process.

The system performs self-service cleaning operations through automated control. The electronic control system automatically manages the cleaning process, including activating valves, controlling fluid flow, and generating ozone as needed. This eliminates the need for manual intervention in chemical handling and reduces labor time while maintaining cleaning capability.

The system prepares cleaning solutions and activates components in advance through automated sequencing. The electronic control system pre-positions valves and activates ozone generation before the actual cleaning operation begins, ensuring readiness without requiring manual preparation time. This preliminary automated action reduces overall labor time while maintaining effective cleaning capability.

The electronic control system serves multiple functions: controlling valves, managing ozone generation, regulating fluid flow, and monitoring the cleaning process. By consolidating these diverse control functions into a single multi-functional controller, the system achieves high automation without proportionally increasing complexity. The universal controller manages all aspects of the Clean-In-Place operation from a centralized point.

The system merges ozone generation, fluid delivery, and control functions into an integrated unit. The ozone generator, valves, pumps, and control system work as a unified automated assembly, reducing the complexity that would arise from separate independent components. This merging allows automated operation while keeping the overall system structure manageable and coherent.