Ozone Generation Control via UV Absorption and Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone generation apparatuses lack precision control over ozone concentration, which can lead to inconsistent treatment outcomes and potential safety hazards due to unregulated emissions.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a system for precise measurement and control of ozone concentration, featuring a first measuring device for initial concentration measurement, a control system for calculating secondary concentrations based on pressure and flow rate measurements, and a second measuring device downstream for emission monitoring, with automatic shutdown if emissions exceed permissible limits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional ozone generation apparatuses are used, then the apparatus structure is simple, but the ozone concentration control precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus divides the ozone concentration measurement and control into multiple independent segments: a first measuring device for initial concentration measurement, a control system for calculating secondary concentrations based on pressure and flow rate, and a second measuring device downstream for emission monitoring. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function with high precision while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system continuously monitors ozone concentration through the first measuring device and adjusts the ozone generation process accordingly. The second measuring device provides feedback on emissions to ensure they remain within permissible limits. This feedback mechanism enables precise control of ozone concentration while adapting to changing operational conditions.
2Reliability
If no emission monitoring system is implemented, then the apparatus structure remains simple, but safety hazards arise from unregulated emissions
Solution Approach 1:
The second measuring device is positioned downstream to proactively monitor emissions before they are released into the environment. The control system is pre-configured with permissible emission limits and automatically activates the shutdown mechanism when limits are approached or exceeded, preventing harmful emissions before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus includes an automatic shutdown mechanism that monitors its own emissions through the second measuring device and autonomously stops operation when permissible limits are exceeded. This self-service capability ensures safety without requiring external intervention or complex manual monitoring systems.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual monitoring of ozone concentration is used, then the operation is flexible, but treatment outcomes become inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The control system continuously receives feedback from the first measuring device on ozone concentration and automatically adjusts the ozone generation process to maintain consistent treatment outcomes. This closed-loop control ensures reproducibility and consistency while allowing the system to adapt to varying operational conditions through programmed protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts operational parameters such as ozone generation rate, flow rate, and pressure based on real-time measurements from the first measuring device. This parameter optimization ensures consistent treatment outcomes across different operating conditions while maintaining operational flexibility through programmable control protocols.
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
This solution enables precise and accurate control of ozone concentration, ensuring consistent treatment efficacy while ensuring safety by regulating emissions within legal limits, thereby enhancing operator confidence and compliance with regulations.
Implementation Method 1
measuring the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone
Implementation Method 2
an ozone generator
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus for generating ozone comprising: an ozone generator (15); a device (21) for collecting the ozone generated; a device (24) for discharging the excess ozone; characterized by comprising a first measuring system of the ozone concentration comprising: a first measuring device (20) of a first ozone concentration; a first pressure measuring device (14) of the gas entering said first measuring device (20) of a first ozone concentration to supply a pressure measurement; a first flow rate measuring device (12) of the gas entering said first measuring device (20) of the ozone concentration to supply a flow rate measurement; a control system (30, 31) of said apparatus; said control system (30, 31) calculates a second ozone concentration based on said first ozone concentration, on said pressure measurement and on said flow rate measurement.