Ozone Generation Module With Convolutional Baffle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone generation methods for water treatment face challenges such as difficulty in determining sufficient ozone concentration, electrode efficiency decline, and complex integration and maintenance of ozone components in equipment, leading to reduced treatment effectiveness and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A modular ozone generation system with a housing, electrode, and controller that includes a convolutional baffle for increased contact time and a flow detector, along with a user interface and power supply, allowing for easy replacement and integration, and utilizing sensors for real-time ozone concentration monitoring and adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If electrolytic ozone generation is used to treat water, then ozone concentration can be increased, but it becomes difficult to determine if sufficient ozone concentration has built up in the treated water
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a feedback mechanism where the controller continuously monitors treatment parameters and adjusts ozone generation accordingly. The system uses sensors to detect water quality parameters and provides feedback to the controller, which then modulates the electrolytic ozone generation process to maintain optimal ozone concentration without requiring direct ozone measurement.
2Power
If electrodes are used for ozone generation, then ozone can be produced effectively, but electrodes eventually decrease in efficiency, burn out, or need replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-monitoring system where the controller tracks electrode performance parameters such as electrical resistance and power consumption. When degradation is detected, the system automatically adjusts operating parameters or alerts the user, enabling proactive maintenance before complete failure occurs. The modular design allows for easy electrode replacement without requiring specialized tools or complex disassembly.
3Reliability
If ozonation equipment is permanently integrated into appliances, then treatment effectiveness can be maintained, but it becomes difficult to install, program, adapt, and replace ozone components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the ozonation system into modular components: a replaceable electrode assembly, a control module, and a housing unit. This segmentation allows the electrode assembly to be independently replaced without affecting other system components. The modular design incorporates standardized connection interfaces that simplify installation and adaptation to different appliance types while maintaining treatment effectiveness through controlled integration points.
4Productivity
If water flow rate is increased to improve treatment throughput, then productivity increases, but contact time between water and ozone decreases, reducing treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic control of both water flow rate and ozone generation rate through the controller. The system continuously adjusts these parameters based on real-time monitoring of water quality and treatment progress. This dynamic coordination ensures that ozone generation is optimized for the current flow conditions, maintaining adequate contact time even at higher throughput rates by proportionally increasing ozone production to compensate for reduced residence time.
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
Enhances ozone concentration and treatment effectiveness by ensuring sufficient contact time and easy maintenance, improving the reliability and usability of ozone generation in water treatment systems.
Implementation Method 1
The electrode includes an anode and a cathode that generates dissolved ozone and/or gaseous ozone in the water when a current is applied across the anode and cathode
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a to a method, a device, and/or a system of an ozone generation module. In one embodiment, an ozone generation module includes a housing having an interior and an exterior and an intake interface set in the housing for conveying a water into the interior of the housing. An electrode is exposed to the interior the housing, the electrode including an anode and a cathode that generates at least one of dissolved ozone and gaseous ozone in the water when a current is applied across the anode and cathode to result in an ozonated water. Also included are power leads including a first power lead coupled to the anode and transiting to the exterior of the housing and a second power lead coupled to the cathode and transiting to the exterior of the housing, and an output interface for outputting the ozonated water from the housing.