Abstract:
There is described herein a direct current power supply which offers improved control over an output signal. An input signal generated by an alternating current source is received and chopped by a solid state relay. The chopped signal is rectified by a bridge rectifier before being filtered by an "LC" (induction coil - capacitor) or "CLC" (capacitor - induction coil - capacitor) filter. The output signal can then be used as a direct current power supply signal. This power supply may be used in various types of ozone generation systems.
Abstract:
An apparatus for the production of ozone for an internal combustion engine comprising a non-conductive shell having a first and second opening which allows air to flow therethrough and first and second electrodes disposed inside the shell. The first electrode is spaced a distance from the second electrode, the first electrode having a smaller diameter than, and being aligned axially within the second electrode. The first electrode permits air to flow therethrough. A high voltage source is connected to the first and second electrode, the high voltage source capable of producing a voltage differential on the first and second electrodes sufficient to cause the production of ozone. A change from oxygen to ozone occurs in the air flowing through the apparatus. The shell is preferably cylindrical.
Abstract:
A gas treatment cell (l; 15) for use in a gas treatment apparatus, for example for treating air to generate ozone comprises a tube (2) defining a multiplicity of apertures (3) along its length such that a gas pathway (8) is defined through the tube (2) and through the apertures (3). A coil of wire (4) is located around or within the tube (2) in close proximity to said apertures (3). The wire (4) forms one of a pair of electrodes between which a corona discharge is generated when a potential difference is applied to them such that, in use, gas passing through the apertures (3) as it moves into or out of the tube (2) passes around the wire (4) and thereby through said corona discharge. In one embodiment, the tube (2) comprises the other electrode and is maintained at earth potential. In another embodiment, the other electrode comprises a second coil of wire (5) that is wound around, the tube (2) such that each loop of wire of the first coil (4) lies adjacent at least one loop of wire of the second coil (5) and vice versa. A gas treatment apparatus (25) comprises such a cell (1; 15) or a plurality of them either in series or in parallel within the apparatus (25) along with a means (26) for creating movement of gas to be treated along the gas pathway (8) of each cell (1; 15), and a control means (27) for controlling the application of a potential difference to the electrodes of the cell (1; 15).
Abstract:
The invention provides for a system and method for creating an optimized fuel/air mixture for more efficient combustion. The system in accordance with the invention includes an ozone generator and a gasifier that receives liquid fuel and ozone and creates an optimized fuel of mixture. The optimized fuel/air mixture is then delivered to the cylinders of a combustion engine.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a portable ozone generator for use in small, confined, uninhabited spaces, such as refrigerators. The generator has a clam shell top and bottom. The bottom is of unitary construction and houses batteries. The top house electrical components, including circuitry for time generation of ozone.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus (1) for the treatment of air comprising a low power corona discharge ozone generator (5,6) inside a chamber (9) having an inlet (2) and an outlet (7), and at least one air flow impeller (3) for inducing a flow of air through the chamber (9). The ozone generator (5,6) is formed and arranged for generating a restricted concentration of ozone, within an inactivating zone (10) contained within the chamber (9), through which the air flow is passed. The restricted concentration is sufficient to inactivate airborne pollutant material entrained in the air flow, yet decays sufficiently outside the inactivating zone so that the concentration of ozone in the cleaned air expelled from the apparatus (1) is at a physiologically acceptable level without the use of an ozone decomposition catalyzer.
Abstract:
Ozone generator, especially for massage tubs, consists of a case provided with electric supply and accommodating a high voltage transformer coupled by means of cables with an ozone producing element - a discharge electrode or UV discharge lamp - located in the air stream. The ozone producing element is accommodated in an air duct outside the case (1), the internal space of the duct being separated from the internal space of case (1) by a waterproof partition wall.