US 2003/0194358 A1 · Ozone generator

Abstract

An ozone generator including a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric element including a plurality of passages defining a corona discharge zone. In one embodiment of the invention, the passages may be convoluted in the sense that the lengths of the passages defining the corona discharge zone are greater than the length of the first and second electrodes and the dielectric element. This configuration provides for an extended period of exposure of the gas to the electric field and may result in production of ozone exhibiting improved stability and oxidation rate. In one embodiment, inner and outer concentric electrodes are held in spaced apart relationship by a concentric tubular dielectric. A corona discharge zone is defined between an inner surface of the outer tubular electrode and the outer surface of the concentric tubular dielectric by a plurality of passages formed on the outer surface of the concentric tubular dielectric.

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Dependent claims

An ozone generator comprising:

a first electrode;
a second electrode held in spaced apart relationship from the first electrode;
and
a dielectric element positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode;
a passage formed between the second electrode and the dielectric element, the passage defining a corona discharge zone;
an inlet pneumatically connected to the passage for allowing an inflow of a gas including oxygen to the passage;
and
an outlet pneumatically connected to the passage for allowing an outflow of ozone from the passage.

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