How does Ozone Technology work?

The ozone molecule reacts quickly and selectively with a large number of compounds, liberating an oxygen atom !t reacts preferentially with unsaturated compounds, cleaving a double bond "ecause ozone is very reactive, it is also unstable !t cannot therefore be stored and has to be produced where and when it is needed Ozone is produced from oxygen#containing gases in ozone generators by means of a silent electrical discharge $ll industrial#scale ozone generators make use of this method $ high voltage is applied between two concentrically arranged electrodes The electrodes are separated from each other by a dielectric and two discharge chambers, through which gas flows %ome of the oxygen molecules in the input gas break down in the electric field and immediately attach themselves to free oxygen molecules, forming ozone The effectiveness of the ozone generation is related to a number of factors &epending on the input gas, the strength of the electric field, cooling and the design of the ozone generator, ozone yields of ' to '( percent by weight can be achieved in the production gas
WEDECO EffizonHP ozone electrodes (Click to enlarge) Ozone can be generated in concentrations of )* to (* g+m, with the help of dry air -dew point . #(* degrees /0 1nergy consumption is usually between ') and '2 k3+kg ozone, depending on concentration and the temperature of the cooling water !ndustrial oxygen or oxygen#enriched air are increasingly being used to generate higher production volumes -4 ' kg+h0

5nder these conditions, and depending on the desired concentration, ' kg of ozone can be generated using between ( and '* k3 The trend towards ozone generators with yields of up to ', percent by weight has significantly improved the economic efficiency of the process

High concentration ozone generation maximizes efficiency Ozone is generated by means of a silent electrical discharge in an oxygen containing gas To maximize yields while minimizing operating costs, 31&1/O developed the unique, compact 1ffizon6 H7 line of ozone generators The environment inside an ozone generator is unforgiving, both chemically and electrically High electrical voltages combined with aggressive oxidant gases require an ozone generator to be designed using suitable materials of construction with high breakdown safety factors to ensure long#term, reliable performance in the field 31&1/O8s patented 1ffizon6 H7 electrode+dielectric assembly accomplishes this like no other system 3hile some systems utilize unreliable enamels or similar dielectric materials, all 1ffizon6 H7 component materials are impervious to the harsh chemical environment in the generator 1ffizon6 H7 dielectrics have a '*9' electrical breakdown factor of safety compared with conventional values of )9' used by other manufacturers The result is clear9 1ffizon6 H7

generators have eliminated the problem of dielectric failures, as well as the downtime and maintenance costs associated with them Complete ozone systems for various applications 31&1/O 1ffizon6 H7 ozone systems are mainly delivered as complete plants including ozone generator power supply unit, 7:/ control system, feed gas supply ozone introduction, off#gas destructor and optional instrumentation ;or special applications 31&1/O is able to combine ozone treatment systems with other processes such as 5< disinfection -e g multi barrier disinfection plants0, hydrogen peroxide, biological treatment, filtration and chemical flocculation to achieve optimum results for every application Substances that can be oxidized with ozone

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##4 /hemical oxygen demand ##4 $dsorbable organic halogen compounds ##4 ?itrite ##4 !ron ##4 @anganese ##4 /yanide ##4 /rop protection agents, pesticides ##4 1thylenedinitrilotetraacetateA chelating agent ##4 ?itrogen oxides ##4 Hydrogen sulphide, other odorous substances ##4 /hlorinated hydrocarbons ##4 7olycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

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Advantages of using WEDEC ozone systems

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?o transport risks, as ozone is produced where it is needed %imple to operate and very reliable <ery low maintenance costs due to use of 31&1/O 1ffizon6#H7 systems ?o harmful or carcinogenic by#products 1ffective oxidant ?o residual substances ?o dangerous chemicals

!he Effizon"#H$ electrode% &mproved ozone generation at very high concentrations

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5nique patented design 1lectrodes of stainless steel with 1ffizon6 stainless steel mesh "orosilicate glass dielectric

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Only inert materials Ozone generation on both sides of the dielectric

Effizon HP dielectric technology The heart of the WEDECO Ozone Generator

Advantages of the Effizon" electrode

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1nsures better cooling :ess pressure loss /ompact design ?o undesired electrode coating &ouble discharge volume Creater field strengths due to smaller, more exact dimensions with additional cylindrical cathode design 1fficient electrode cooling :ower specific energy consumption High ozone concentration possible -up to ,*D higher output capacity than conventional systems0 :ow voltage load on the electrodes Only inert materials -acid#resistant0 /omplete elimination of electrode flashover ?o costly individual fuses

Effects of the oxidation process

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!mproved flocculation and filtration characteristics Oxidation of iron and manganese &ecolouration Odour elimination &isinfection "etter biodegradability -optimization of "O&+/O& ratio0 E/rackingE of chelating agents -1&T$0 @ineralization of contaminants and by#products $O> reduction Oxidation of cyanides, pesticides, hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, etc !mprovement of products and surfaces Ozonolysis specific synthesis "leaching