Abstract:
An ozone generator utilizing an ultraviolet light tube for generating ozone is disclosed. In this ozone generator, efficiency in converting oxygen to ozone is increased by imposing an electrical field around the light tube. This electrical field causes a theta pinch in the plasma of the light tube, increasing luminescence in the ultraviolet spectral range and exciting diatomic oxygen molecules passing through the electrical field. Thus excited, the diatomic oxygen is easier to disassociate and become converted to ozone.
Abstract:
An ozone generator comprises a pair of spaced opposing electrodes, electrically conductive members connecting the pair of electrodes to a high-voltage alternating-current power source to generate an electric discharge between the electrodes, and a dielectric provided between the opposing electrodes. A gas flow passage for allowing flow of a material gas therethrough is defined by the surfaces of the electrodes. At least one of the surfaces of the pair of electrodes has a plurality of parallel grooves. The material gas flows in a space between the plurality of grooves and the dielectric, in a direction transverse to the grooves.
Abstract:
An improved corona generator structure includes a ground tube body sheathed within an insulating sleeve. One end of the ground tube body is provided with a sealing lid for being firmly coupled to the end portion of the ground tube body. At least one piece of high voltage electrode plate is coupled with the insulating sleeve. The high voltage electrode plate is provided with a plurality of spacers for allowing a gap of a substantially equal height to be formed between every area of the high voltage electrode plate and the insulating sleeve so as to uniformly distribute the corona on the high voltage electrode plate when electricity conducts therethrough. Furthermore, the two retaining sleeves are coupled to both end portions of the high voltage electrode plate and the insulating sleeve such that the high voltage electrode plate is firmly positioned on the insulating sleeve. By means of exposure of the high voltage electrode plate, a user can detach and wash the corona generator quickly and achieve efficacy of heat dissipation.
Abstract:
A high efficiency system for generating ozone includes a high frequency, high voltage AC power supply, preferably 20 khz at 100 watts. The ozone generator in the system comprising a pair of conductive plates mounted parallel and opposed to each other and a pair of dielectric films. Preferably fused quartz, adhesively secured to the opposed faces of the plates by a heat-conductive, electrically-conductive adhesive. The dielectric films are spaced from each other to define an air space for flow of an oxygen containing air stream there through. The air space encloses corona discharges created when power is delivered to the conductive plates, the corona discharges converting a portion of the oxygen flowing there through to ozone. Cooling means are also provided to the plates.
Abstract:
An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.
Abstract:
A novel system and method for purification and disinfection of water containing contaminates is provided. The system includes an aeration column, a first intermediate tank, a first mechanical filter, an electric discharge device, a second intermediate tank, a second mechanical filter and a sorption filter. The water is firstly aerated by continuous mixing the water with air and ozone-air mixture. The water obtained after the aeration is treated with coagulant materials in a medium of the ozone-air mixture. Further, the water is filtered from coagulated particles. Thereafter, the water is treated by electric discharges in an air medium. The water is then treated again with coagulant materials. Finally, the water is filtered from remaining contaminates.
Abstract:
An ozone generation apparatus and method is described. The apparatus includes a dielectric body having a wall defining a fluid passageway operable to contain and conduct fluid containing oxygen, a first conductor generally having a line geometry extending lengthwise in the passageway and a second conductor generally having a line geometry, supported outside of the passageway by the body to extend generally parallel to the first conductor. The first and second conductors are arranged to cause an electric field to be established therebetween and through the fluid passageway when an electric potential is applied across the first and second conductors.
Abstract:
There is provided a small and light ozone generating apparatus capable of producing ozone with much less consumption of electric power. The present invention comprises a pulse generator for generating high-voltage pulses and a discharge chamber for inducing electrical discharge in response to the high-voltage pulses. The pulse generator includes an LC circuit for compressing square wave signals and generating impulses. The use of impulse greatly reduces electric power consumption and volume of ozone generating apparatus. Electrical discharge takes place between an electrode plate and grounded chamber wall. A sheet of oxide dielectric covers the chamber wall to prevent corrosion of chamber wall.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to various forms of ozone generator having a discharge means and a reflecting screen and methods for their application. The discharge means is a rough-surfaced dielectric element with central aperture and rectangular cross-section sandwiched between a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is a plurality of helical windings that contact a plurality of flanges on the dielectric element and the second electrode is an electrically conductive coating which overlies the rough surface of the dielectric element. One form of the ozone generator has a central unit and two side units, where the side units can be rotated to form various shapes. The various shapes of the ozone generator can be used for room deodorizing, clothes freshening, and shoe deodorizing. Other applications for various forms of the ozone generator include treating and maintaining hair of humans and pets, room deodorizing, and shoe deodorizing. Other forms of electrode can be used in the various forms of the ozone generator, including electrodes in the shape of a ring and a plate with a sharpened tip and electrodes in the shape of a filament and a plate with an elongated slot.
Abstract:
An air conditioner device includes a housing, a first electrode disposed in the housing, and a second electrode removably disposed in the housing. The second electrode can be manually removed from the housing and then manually returned to a resting position within the housing. A base member is attached to a bottom portion of the second electrode. An at least partially flexible cleaning member is attached to the base member. The cleaning member frictionally cleans the first electrode when, after being removed from the housing, the second electrode is manually returned to the resting position within the housing.