Stabilized Ozonated Water via Inert Gas Infusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing ozonated water have a short shelf life, requiring co-location of production and use, and contemporary disinfection methods like chlorine are harmful to humans and the environment.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the mixing of highly charged air and particulate-free water in a constant pressure differential venturi to create ozonated water, which is then infused with an inert gas to create a stabilized ozonated water solution, allowing for extended storage and uniform dispersion in closed environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If ozonated water is produced using conventional methods, then disinfecting properties are achieved, but shelf life is limited to 20-40 minutes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by infusing ozonated water with inert gas (nitrogen or carbon dioxide) immediately after generation but before storage. This preliminary stabilization step prevents oxidation and molecular state reversion, allowing the ozonated water to maintain its disinfecting properties for extended periods during storage and transport
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates an inert atmosphere by infusing the ozonated water with inert gases (nitrogen or carbon dioxide). This inert environment prevents the ozonated water from returning to its natural H2O molecular state and protects against oxidation, thereby extending shelf life while maintaining disinfecting efficacy
2Adaptability or versatility
If production facility is collocated with use site, then shelf life requirement is met, but adaptability and versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization process is performed in advance during production, allowing the ozonated water to be stored and transported to remote locations without losing its disinfecting properties, thereby enabling versatile deployment across different environments
Solution Approach 2:
By creating an inert atmosphere through gas infusion, the patent enables stable storage and transport of ozonated water to remote locations, significantly improving adaptability and versatility for various disinfection applications beyond immediate production sites
3Object-affected harmful factors
If chlorine-based disinfectants are used, then disinfection effectiveness is achieved, but harmful effects to humans and environment occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the typically harmful rapid decomposition of ozone into a beneficial feature. The short-lived ozone provides powerful disinfection when needed, while the inert gas atmosphere prevents harmful oxidation during storage, transforming what would be a disadvantage into an advantage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes ozone, a strong oxidant, to achieve effective disinfection without the harmful side effects of chlorine. The controlled application of this powerful oxidizing agent provides reliable disinfection effectiveness while avoiding environmental and health hazards
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 method significantly extends the shelf life of ozonated water while maintaining its disinfecting and sanitizing properties, enabling remote and efficient disinfection of closed environments without the hazards associated with traditional disinfectants.
Implementation Method 1
mixing highly charged air and substantially particulate free water in a constant pressure differential venturi to create ozonated water
Implementation Method 2
infusing the ozonated water with an inert gas to create a stabilized ozonated water solution, thereby preventing the ozonated water within the solution from returning to the naturally occurring [H2O] molecular state
Implementation Method 3
The stabilized ozonated water is then stored in a pressurized delivery mechanism such that it may be dispersed in a plurality of forms
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AI summary
A method for dispersing a stabilized ozonated water solution in a generally uniform manner such that substantially all surfaces within a closed environment are treated with disinfectant/sanitizer. The method of the present invention consists of mixing highly charged air and substantially particulate free water in a constant pressure differential venturi to create ozonated water, then infusing the ozonated water with an inert gas to create a stabilized ozonated water solution, thereby preventing the ozonated water within the solution from returning to the naturally occurring [H2O] molecular state. The stabilized ozonated water is then stored in a pressurized delivery mechanism such that it may be dispersed in a plurality of forms.