- Definition of Ozone Generator
An ozone generator is an advanced device that produces ozone (O₃) gas in a given location by converting oxygen (O₂) from the air or pure source of oxygen into ozone. Due to the instability of ozone, it cannot be stored for a longer period therefore ozone generator can generate ozone instantly and as soon as the process is done, ozone can be used because of its requirement in the process of ozone sterilization, Odor neutralization, oxidation, and environmental purification for households, commercial and industrial needs.
- Principle of Operation
The principle behind ozone generation is oxidation and recombination process. It is through it that the process uses the methodology to dissociate the stable diatomic oxygen (O₂) into the triatomic ozone (O₃). Ozone has a great oxidizing effect that makes ozone capable of destroying the structure of bacteria, viruses, mold, and odor molecules and to completely decompose the organic pollutants. After the process of oxidation, ozone is obliged to reduce back into oxygen meaning ozone generation is not capable of causing pollution.
- Types of Ozone Generator
There are three kinds of ozone generators based on the technology used in making ozone Gas.
- Corona discharge ozone generator
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- UV Ozone Generator (Consumers’ version)
Using ultraviolet light within a certain range, oxygen is activated to emanate low level of ozone. The ozone generator is small in size, low in cost, easy to use and has lower level of noises in comparison with other ozone generators. However, the ozone output is limited. It is mostly used for deodorizing air in household environment, disinfection of cabinets and purification of small spaces.
- Electrolytic Ozone Generator (High precision water technology)
The ozone generator produces ozone through water electrolysis process with high percentage of ozone in the system and pure gas without any pollution. The ozone generator has high precision by the usage of water which makes it useful in high precision applications such as drinking water purification, sterilization of medical instruments, and sanitizing food manufacturing.
- Core Application
Ozone generators are applied in households, commercial and industrial sectors and in medicine as well:
a. Household Applications: deodorization of air indoors, elimination of formaldehyde, killing mold, deodorization of refrigerator and other closets, getting rid of minor impurities from the water.
b. Commercial Applications: hotel, restaurant, supermarket and office deodorization.
c. Industrial Applications: water purification, waste gas treatment, disinfecting of factories and workshops, oxidizing materials.
d. Medical Applications: disinfection of hospitals, sterilization of surgical equipment, preparation of sterile water for hospitals and public health precautions.
- Core Benefits
a. Effective disinfection and deodorization: Ozone has a high oxidation power allowing to eliminate 99% of bacteria, mold and viruses.
b. No pollution: ozone after use easily decomposes into oxygen and leaves no traces of chemicals.
c. Complete coverage of the area: gaseous ozone spreads freely and eliminates the dead zones.
d. Low operation finance spent: ozone generator requires minimal costs for operation (energy consumption)
- Usage Alerts:
a. Ozone causes irritation to respiratory tracts which is detrimental for the human health.
b. Ventilation is required to eliminate ozone levels in the air.
c. Appropriate model should be selected to avoid too high or low ozone levels.
d. For industrial ozone generators special detectors are required for safety measures.
