Ozone Applications
- AOP
- Agri-Food Processing
- Air Treatment
- Aquaculture
- Beef (Red Meat) Processing with Ozone
- Bottled Water
- Cannabis
- Cooling Tower
- Dairy Farms
- Drinking Water
- E.coli O157:H7 Reduction with Ozone
- Force Main Treatment
- Grain Treatment
- Groundwater Remediation
- Hydroponic Greenhouses
- Laundry
- Listeria Inactivation with Ozone
- Machine Coolant Tanks
- Municipal Water Treatment
- Nanobubbles
- Odor Removal
- Oxidize Tannins from Water with Ozone
- Ozonated Ice & Fish Storage
- Ozonated Olive Oil
- Ozone Regulations in Food Processing
- Ozone Regulations in Organic Food Production
- Ozone in Sanitation
- Ozone in Seafood Processing
- Ozone use for Post-Harvest Processing of Berries
- Pool & Spa
- Resolution Concerning the Use of Ozone in Food Processing
- Surface Sanitation
- Ultra-Pure Water
- Vertical Farming with Ozone
- Waste Water Treatment
- Water Re-use
- Water Treatment
- Well Water Treatment
Ozone Information
- Backflow Prevention
- CT Value
- Electrolytic Ozone Production
- FAQ
- Fundementals of Ozone Solubility
- History of Ozone use
- How Oxygen Concentrators Work
- How to Choose the right Ozone Generator
- How to Correct Flow Reading for Pressure
- How to read a Venturi Injector performance Chart
- Nuts About Nanobubbles
- O3 Feed-Gas
- O3 Units of Measure Defined
- Oxidation
- Oxygen Generator types compared
- Oxygen Safety
- Ozone Conversions
- Ozone Destruct FAQ's
- Ozone Dosage vs Dissolved Ozone
- Ozone Effect on Bacteria
- Ozone Effect on Pathogens
- Ozone Generator Output vs Concentration
- Ozone Generator Performance Chart Defined
- Ozone Generator Performance Terms
- Ozone Half-LIfe
- Ozone Production
- Ozone Reactions
- Ozone Resistant Materials
- Ozone Safety
- Ozone Solubility in water
- Ozone dissolved with Venturi Injector
- Ozone dissolved with bubble diffusers
- Ozone dissolved with static mixer
- Ozone production from Corona Discharge
- Ozone production from UV
- Properties
- Understanding Ozone Generator Performance Charts
- Venturi Injector vs Bubble Diffusers
Ozone Info
Ozone is a gas that is found in nature (the ozone layer) but can also be produced for commercial and industrial applications. The uses of ozone are many, and growing every day. This is a beginning introduction to ozone and will provide a basic understanding of what ozone is, how it is used, and the application of commercial ozone use in our world today.
Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen, three oxygen atoms together to form one molecule.
What is Ozone?
The oxygen atom is unstable in the atomic form. Oxygen is stable in the diatomic form as O2. The air we breathe today is made up of about 21% oxygen, this makes oxygen one of the most common molecules found in nature today.
Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen, meaning that the molecule, ozone, is made up of 3 oxygen atoms. Unlike oxygen, ozone is a visible gas with a light blue color at very high concentrations. At low concentrations ozone is colorless. Ozone also has a distinct odor that is noticeable at very low levels and may be associated with a “clean” smell, at higher levels ozone has a very pungent odor. Ozone is an unstable gas that readily decomposes to oxygen naturally. Ozone is also a highly reactive gas that acts as a very strong chemical oxidant.
Click Images in table below for specific ozone information:
Backflow Prevention
An important function of every ozone water system is back flow protection of water into the ozone generator. information on various devices used to prevent the ingress of process water into an ozone generator output. A backlow preventer is needed to prevent backward flow of water to an ozone generator.
CT Value
CT Value is a common term used to quantify disinfection dosage rates in water. CT refers to Concentration of the disinfectant in water and the exposure time of that disinfectant.
Electrolytic Ozone Production
Ozone can be produced directly in water using electrolytic ozone generators. This has huge advantages as the contacting equipment normally required for dissolving ozone gas into water is not required
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ozone. Get answers to all your questions about ozone. How is it made? How does it kill bacteria? Can you store it?
Fundementals of Ozone Solubility
The fundamentals of ozone solubility is reviewed and explained in this page in detail. Ozone dissolves into liquid to create aqueous ozone at a rate dependent upon the solubility rate of ozone into water.
History of Ozone use
The history of ozone use in water and industrial applications reviewed. Also, the contribution Rip Rice has made to the ozone industry
How Oxygen Concentrators Work
How to Choose the right Ozone Generator
How to choose the right ozone generator for your application. Choosing the right ozone generator is a daunting task with all the different uses for ozone and ozone generators on the market. This article will help dispell the myths.
How to Correct Flow Reading for Pressure
How to read a Venturi Injector performance Chart
This article describes how to read a Mazzei Venturi Injector performance chart. Each Mazzei venturi injector is provided with a performance chart that outlines the water flow, pressures and suction created by the venturi. Understanding how to read the venturi injector performance chart will help choose the proper venturi injector and use properly for a successful ozone application.
Nuts About Nanobubbles
Nanobubbles are all the rage these days. We are talking here about bubbles even smaller than the micro bubbles that form a milky cloud.
O3 Feed-Gas
O3 Units of Measure Defined
Common units of measure defined for factual information to be used for ozone conversions and calculations.
Oxidation
Oxidation potential and reactions of ozone showing redox kinetics
Oxygen Generator types compared
Comparison of the various types of oxygen generators. Compare turnkey oxygen generators to OEM versions to the Industrial oxygen generators. Pro's and Con's of each are oulined
Oxygen Safety
Oxygen safety information. Oxygen gas applicatoin safety information for oxygen tanks, oxygen concentrators, and oxygen LOX systems. Oxygen is used for ozone generator feed gas and must be used safely.
Ozone Conversions
Calculate output of an ozone generator using the following ozone output calculations.
Ozone Destruct FAQ's
Information and frequently asked questions on ozone destruct devices.. common methods of ozone removal and answers to questions on ozone destruction.
Ozone Dosage vs Dissolved Ozone
Ozone dosage = the amount of ozone applied to the water Dissolved ozone = the amount of ozone measured in the water The quantity of ozone you attempt to put into the water will always exceed the amount of ozone actually absorbed into solution.
Ozone Effect on Bacteria
Ozone inactivates (kills) bacteria through a process called Lysis. Lysis is the breaking down of the membrane of a cell wall that compromises it's integrity. Ozone causes direct oxidation as the O3 molecule returns to O2
Ozone Effect on Pathogens
List of pathogens ozone kills or inactivates. Pathogen list includes, bacteria, viruses, mold, fungus, protozoa, cysts, algae, and yeast. Ozone is very effective against all pathogens as a powerful oxidant
Ozone Generator Output vs Concentration
Ozone output in grams per hour vs ozone concentration compared. What is more important and why?
Ozone Generator Performance Chart Defined
Definitions of each part of an ozone generator performance chart and why each component is important.
Ozone Generator Performance Terms
Understand ozone generator performance and measurement metrics used to quantify ozone generator performance.
Ozone Half-LIfe
theoretical half-life of ozone table showing half-life of ozone in air or water. As temperature increases half-life of ozone decreases. This table shows this relationship.
Ozone Production
Ozone production from Smog, Electrical Discharge, UV light, and electrolytic ally. Ozone can be produced naturally or commercially in a variety of methods. Compare the differences and advantages of each.
Ozone Reactions
Ozone reaction with various chemicals and compounds explained. This is an outlined of basic chemical reactions between ozone and certain compounds.
Ozone Resistant Materials
A good list of ozone resistant materials, along with an explanation of how these materials should be used.
Ozone Safety
Ozone safety and measurement basics, information on OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA.
Ozone Solubility in water
Ozone Solubility in a liquid is the rate that ozone dissolved into water to create aqueous ozone. The rate that ozone dissolves in water follows henry's law very closely.
Ozone dissolved with Venturi Injector
Ozone dissolved into water with venturi injector is efficient. Advantages and disadvantages are outlined along with helpful installation tips for a successful ozone application using a venturi injector.
Ozone dissolved with bubble diffusers
Ozone dissolved with bubble diffusers. Ozone gas can be dissolved into liquid with simple bubble diffusers. Diffusers implement a gas permeable membrane that will disperse the gas stream into many smaller ozone gas bubbles in the water.
Ozone dissolved with static mixer
Dissolve ozone into water with a static mixer. Great option to dissolve ozone into flowing water in a pipeline.
Ozone production from Corona Discharge
Ozone can be produced with corona discharge in and ozone generator for commercial and industrial applications. Designs are outlined, along with the advantage and disadvantage of each.
Ozone production from UV
How is ozone produced from UV lamps answered here. We explain how UV wavelengths both destroy and create ozone and how it can be done commercially
Properties
Ozone and oxygen properties illustrated on this page for educational purposes.
Understanding Ozone Generator Performance Charts
Information on how to understand an ozone generator performance chart. Ozone generator performance chart shows the output of an ozone generator.
Venturi Injector vs Bubble Diffusers
Compare the Mazzei venturi injector to the bubble diffuser for ozone injection into water. Advantages and disadvantages are reviewed to compare the venturi injector to the bubble diffuser for ozone solubility