Integrated Ozone Generation Unit with Pipe Block
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ozone gas supply systems for multiple ozone treatment apparatuses require significant space and resources, with limitations in controlling ozone flow rate and concentration independently for each apparatus, leading to reliability issues and poor maintainability.
Innovation Solution
An integrated ozone generation unit with an ozone generator, power source, and control systems, including a mass flow controller, automatic pressure controller, and ozone concentration meter, which allows for precise control of ozone flow rate and concentration, and is designed to be compact and modular for efficient distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple independent ozone generation mechanisms are provided for multiple ozone treatment apparatuses, then each apparatus can receive controlled ozone gas, but the system requires very large space and complex configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple ozone generation mechanisms into a single integrated ozone generation apparatus that can supply ozone gas to multiple treatment apparatuses through a shared pipe system, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable supply to each apparatus
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent ozone generation mechanisms are provided, then each apparatus can be independently supplied, but the installation space required becomes very large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the ozone gas distribution system into multiple independent pipe lines that branch from a single ozone generation apparatus, allowing independent control and supply to each treatment apparatus while maintaining a compact centralized generation unit
3Area of stationary object
If a single ozone generator with increased capacity is used, then space is reduced, but the flow rate and concentration control becomes less flexible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable flow rate controllers and concentration detectors in each branch line, enabling dynamic control of ozone gas parameters for each treatment apparatus independently, even though they share a single generation source
4Reliability
If multiple independent ozone generation mechanisms are used, then reliable supply is achieved, but the costs and installation space increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal ozone generation apparatus that serves multiple treatment apparatuses through a shared infrastructure, reducing the total number of components needed while maintaining reliable supply to each apparatus through independent control mechanisms
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 solution enables flexible and reliable ozone gas supply with precise control over flow rate and concentration, reducing space requirements and improving maintainability while ensuring stable ozone output to multiple treatment apparatuses.
Implementation Method 1
flow rate adjusting means such as an MFC for controlling a flow rate of the ozone gas or the raw gas
Implementation Method 2
pressure adjusting means such as an automatic pressure controller (APC) for controlling gas atmosphere pressure in the ozone generator
Implementation Method 3
an ozone concentration detector for detecting a concentration of the ozone gas outputted from the ozone generator
Implementation Method 4
an ozone generator for generating an ozone gas
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a downsized ozone generation unit including control means having plurality of means for outputting an ozone gas, and the ozone generation unit. In the present invention, a gas pipe integrated block (30) has a plurality of internal pipe paths (R30a to R30f). The plurality of internal pipe paths are connected to an ozone generator (1), control means (an MFC (3), a gas filter (51), and an APC (4)), a raw gas supply port (14), an ozone gas output port (15), and cooling water inlet/outlet ports (13A, 13B), to thereby form a unit in which a raw gas input pipe path and an ozone gas output pipe path are integrated. The raw gas input pipe path extends from the raw gas supply port through the APC to the ozone gas generator. The ozone gas output pipe path extends from the ozone generator through the gas filter, the ozone concentration meter 5, and the MFC 3, to the ozone gas output port.