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Ozone generator with enhanced output

US5756054A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B2201/70
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed an ozone generator having enhanced ozone generating capabilities. A cryogenic stream of oxygen is irradiated with a high voltage electron beam that converts a portion of the oxygen into ozone. When the oxygen stream is liquid, conversion rates of up to 33% are achieved. Separation of ozone from oxygen is achieved by exploiting physical properties. In one embodiment, a gaseous mixture is at a temperature between 90 K and 161 K. A condenser coil condenses the ozone to a liquid. The ozone may be directed to a reaction chamber containing a surface increasing medium, such as porous inert beads, to remediate air borne biological and organic contaminants.

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