Ozone Generator Control for Water Sanitization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water treatment devices fail to adequately sanitize water, leading to unacceptable levels of germs, bacteria, and contaminants, posing health risks to individuals.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an ozone generator and control system that generates and controls the quantity and timing of ozone application to water, ensuring effective sanitization and making the water potable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional water treatment devices are used, then water can be obtained from various sources, but the water is not adequately sanitized and contains unacceptable levels of germs and bacteria
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies ozone, a strong oxidant, to sanitize water by destroying the cellular structures of bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. The ozone generator produces concentrated ozone gas that is injected into the water supply, where it rapidly oxidizes and destroys harmful microorganisms, achieving reliable sanitization and making the water safe for consumption.
2Reliability
If ozone is applied to water for sanitization, then water safety is improved, but control over ozone quantity and timing must be precisely managed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a control system with sensors that monitor ozone concentration and water quality parameters in real-time. The system uses feedback from these sensors to automatically adjust the ozone generation rate and injection timing, ensuring optimal sanitization while preventing excessive ozone accumulation. This closed-loop control simplifies operation while maintaining water safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic ozone injection cycles rather than continuous application. The system alternates between ozone generation phases and contact time phases, allowing ozone to sanitize the water during injection periods and decompose into oxygen during contact periods. This periodic action achieves effective sanitization while simplifying control requirements.
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 system effectively sanitizes water by controlling ozone generation, ensuring the water is safe for consumption and reducing health risks associated with contaminants.
Implementation Method 1
an ozone generator configured to generate ozone
Implementation Method 2
applying the ozone to water... effectively sanitizes water
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling treatment of water with ozone. The systems and methods can utilize one or more processing modules and one or more non-transitory storage modules that are configured to store computing instructions. Execution of the instructions can cause the one or more processing modules to perform acts of: generating ozone; and applying the ozone to water. The act of generating the ozone can include: controlling a quantity of the ozone generated; and controlling when the ozone is generated.