Abstract:
Apparatus for purifying a fluid, which comprises electrode layers (3) facing each other, power supplied to different polarities with spacer layers (5) interposed, and traversed by a flow of fluid to be treated containing ionized particles. The electrode layers (3) and the spacer layers (5) are wound as a spiral around a longitudinal extension axis (Y) inside the suitably cylindrical containment structure (2). The power supply means comprise a pair of collectors (6) that are extended with portions (6') inside the winding connected to the corresponding first internal sides (3') of the electrode layers (3) at the longitudinal extension axis (Y).
Abstract:
Apparatus for treating a fluid, which comprises a plurality of superimposed cells that are assembled and compressed together to form a stack by fixing means. Each cell comprises at least one chamber delimited by two facing containment layers and provided with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening for the passage of a fluid to be treated. Each chamber perimetrically arranges first sealing means for sealing it with fluid seal and houses at least one electrode layer for treating the fluid. According to the invention, each chamber comprise at least two support layers, e.g. rigid, made of plastic material, each of which being mechanically fixed to one of the two containment layers advantageously formed by the same electrode layers. Hence, first spacer means are provided, interposed between the two support layers of each cell in order to separate, by a first compression end stop distance, the two containment layers of the chamber and prevent excessive compressions of the layers of the cell while ensuring optimal hydraulic seal; and second spacer means are provided, interposed between the support layers of pairs of contiguous cells in order to separate them at a second compression end stop distance aimed to ensure the hydraulic connection between the cells without subjecting the same cells to an excessive compression which varies the internal size thereof in an imprecise manner.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an electrochemical activation system adapted for production, and particularly on-site production, of separable and both of an aqueous, mixed oxidant, predominantly anion-containing solution and an aqueous, mixed reductant, predominantly cation-containing solution. The ECA system is characterised therein that it includes at least one electrolytic cell exchange module designed for accommodating one or more electrolytic cells therein, the electrolytic cell exchange module being removably arranged within the ECA system and characterised in either being disposable or reusable within the ECA system. The invention also extends to an electrolytic cell exchange module suitable for use within the system.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an ozone generation and delivery system that lends itself to small scale applications and requires very low maintenance. The system includes an anode reservoir and a cathode phase separator each having a hydrophobic membrane to allow phase separation of produced gases from water. The system may be configured to operate passively with no moving parts or in a self-pressurizing manner with the inclusion of a pressure controlling device or valve in the gas outlet of the anode reservoir. An ozone generator which operates at constant pressures to produce a continuous flow of ozone in an oxygen stream having from 10 % to 18 % by weight of ozone is also disclosed. The ozone generator includes one or more electrolytic cells comprising an anode/anode flowfield, a cathode/cathode flowfield, and a proton exchange medium for maintaining the separation of ozone and oxygen from hydrogen. The ozone generator also has an anode reservoir which vents oxygen and ozone and a cathode reservoir which vents hydrogen. The anode reservoir can be filled from the cathode reservoir while continuing to produce ozone. The ozone generator is readily configured for self-control using a system controller programmed to operate the anode reservoir at a constant pressure.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for purifying water is provided for use in both recreational and industrial settings. This achieves purification by altering the molecular structure of the water to free radical forms of oxygen, significantly lessening or eliminating the need to use toxic chemicals in the purification process.