Ozone Injector with Clearing Piston for Calcium Buildup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone injector systems for water treatment are inefficient due to calcium buildup, requiring multiple components and reducing their effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained ozone injector device with a housing, corona tube, ozone inlet, and a spring-loaded clearing piston that prevents ozone and water flow, automatically clearing calcium buildup and regulating ozone dispensing through a venturi system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional ozone injector systems are used, then ozone can be injected into water, but calcium buildup occurs which significantly reduces system effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The clearing piston is automatically actuated by water pressure differential to clear calcium deposits from the injector orifice. The system uses its own operating water flow to drive the clearing action, requiring no external power source or manual intervention. The piston moves in response to pressure changes during normal water flow, self-cleaning the system continuously.
Solution Approach 2:
The clearing piston operates periodically with each water flow cycle, automatically clearing calcium deposits at regular intervals. The piston is actuated by the periodic pressure differential created during normal water flow through the venturi, creating a rhythmic clearing action that prevents buildup accumulation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional ozone injector systems are used, then multiple different components are required, but this increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ozone injection function with the water flow control function into a single integrated device. The housing contains both the venturi water passageway and the corona discharge tube for ozone generation, eliminating the need for separate ozone generators and injectors. The clearing piston is integrated into the water passageway structure, further reducing component count.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing serves multiple functions: it contains the venturi water passageway for water flow control, houses the corona discharge tube for ozone generation, and provides the structural framework for the clearing piston mechanism. The water passageway itself serves both as a flow control element and as the medium that actuates the clearing piston.
3Reliability
If the clearing piston prevents water flow into the corona discharge tube, then ozone injection efficiency is improved, but flow restriction may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The clearing piston dynamically changes position based on water pressure differential, moving between a retracted position during low flow and an extended clearing position during high flow. This dynamic operation allows the system to maintain optimal performance across varying flow conditions, preventing restriction during normal operation while enabling clearing when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The clearing piston is actuated by hydraulic pressure differential created during water flow through the venturi. The water pressure itself provides the actuating force, with higher flow rates creating greater pressure differential that pushes the piston into the clearing position. This hydraulic actuation ensures the clearing action occurs naturally during high-flow conditions without external power.
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 device effectively injects ozone into water while preventing calcium buildup, ensuring consistent performance and reducing the need for separate ozone generators and injectors, thus enhancing water treatment efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The corona tube is disposed within the housing and configured to generate ozone
Implementation Method 2
The water passageway can be a venturi
Implementation Method 3
The spring-loaded clearing piston is positioned to move into and out of the water passageway directly opposite the ozone inlet. The piston is biased upwards, towards to the ozone inlet
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AI summary
An ozone injector device comprising a housing having a water passageway through the housing, an ozone inlet in fluid communication with the water passageway, a corona tube disposed within the housing and in fluid communications with the ozone inlet, and a clearing piston positioned to move into and out of the water passageway towards the ozone inlet, and configured to prevent flow of ozone into the water passageway.