If you’re managing ozone-generating equipment in a large facility—whether that’s a water treatment plant, manufacturing line, or environmental remediation site—you probably know how critical it is to handle excess ozone safely. Take a look at a rugged, turnkey ozone destruct system designed to neutralize ozone before it’s vented into the atmosphere. That is exactly what the CDU-10K Blower Unit from Oxidation Technologies offers.
What Is the CDU-10K?
The CDU-10K (specifically the CDU-10K-BL when configured with blower) is a high-capacity ozone destruction system engineered to handle large industrial gas streams. It uses catalytic technology to convert ozone (O₃) into oxygen (O₂), eliminating the hazards associated with releasing ozone into the surrounding environment.
Key Features & Benefits
- High Flow Capacity — Built to handle up to 350 cubic feet per minute (10,000 LPM) of gas flow, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.
- Integrated Blower — An industrial-grade blower pulls ozone-laden air through the system, ensuring consistent airflow and preventing exposure of the blower itself to high ozone concentrations.
- Catalytic Destruction with Carulite-200 — Inside the unit, ozone contacts a specially designed catalyst that accelerates its breakdown to oxygen. The catalyst is replaceable and not consumed in the reaction, so maintenance is straightforward.
- Built-In Heater — A heater maintains the catalyst at a temperature that helps prevent moisture condensation, which can reduce efficiency.
- Automated Controls & Safety — The system includes control logic and alarms, and a vacuum switch ensures the blower is operating and pulling air as expected.
- Turnkey Design — Pre-wired, assembled, and tested at the factory, the CDU-10K can be installed quickly and integrated into existing systems with minimal effort.
Typical Uses
The CDU-10K shines in settings where large volumes of ozone must be managed:
- Water and wastewater treatment systems — especially where off-gas streams contain residual ozone.
- Surface treatment and coating lines, where ozone is purged from sealed chambers.
- Food processing or storage facilities that use ozone for sanitation but must protect workers and comply with air quality regulations.
- Environmental cleanup operations, such as soil vapor extraction, that generate ozone-rich off-gas.
How It Works
The CDU-10K is designed as a self-contained skid with inlet and outlet ports for easy connection. As ozone-laden air enters the unit, the blower draws it through a cylindrical stainless-steel chamber filled with Carulite-200 catalyst. Here, the ozone molecules rapidly degrade back to oxygen. The heater surrounding the catalyst helps prevent moisture from condensing—an important detail that keeps the catalyst working efficiently.
Maintenance & Longevity
Although the catalyst is durable, it can eventually become contaminated with dust, VOCs, or moisture. Replacement is simple: open the top access, remove the old media, and refill with fresh material.
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Overall
Ozone is a powerful oxidizer—and a respiratory irritant if released unchecked. Industrial ozone destruct units like the CDU-10K aren’t just regulatory safeguards; they’re essential for worker safety and environmental protection. With a high-capacity blower and reliable catalyst technology, the CDU-10K delivers peace of mind without sacrificing performance
