Ozone and its applications

Applications

The use of ozone was made possible through the development of ozone generators, primarily based on corona discharge applied to oxygen-containing gas. Since the early 1990s, these generators have maximized ozone's oxidizing properties in a wide variety of fields.

In 1973, industry professionals and research experts established the International Ozone Association as network dedicated to support research and development  on ozone science and technologies in all fields. The scope covers ozone and related oxidants, thus includes advanced oxidation.

Ozone can serve in any scenario where an effective oxidizing action is required on natural, organic, inorganic, mineral, biological, gaseous, liquid, or solid substance:

      • Disinfection (destruction of pathogenic germs in water, gas, equipment, packaging...),
      • Pollutants removal with biodegradability increase, decolorization, COD abatment, VOCs elimination, reduction in toxicity, degradation of specific compounds (from water, air, surface...),
      • Conversion and purification of products (chemicals, natural products), therapy purpose...

  • Water purification: drinking water, bottled water, swimming pools, industrial wastewaters cooling towers, groundwater remediation, wastewater re-use.
  • Air purification: gas emissions from industry, conditioning system.
  • Pulp bleaching for chlorine-free production of paper.
  • Organic synthesis.
  • Aquaculture and fish farming.
  • Food processing: rinsing water, food preservation.
  • Surface treatment: semiconductor manufacture, inorganics production.
  • Medicine and esthetics: ozonotherapy, surgery, dental care, optical care, manufacture of pharmaceuticals and beauty products.

 

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Ozone-based process

Ozone is generated using air or pure oxygen and electric energy. A typical ozone plant includes:

  • A system for air or oxygen supply,
  • A generator,
  • A reactor equipped with a gas diffusion device,
  • A destruction system that converts any excess ozone back into oxygen.
  • Sensors to monitor and control the quality of vent gas collected and possible leaks indoor.

By combining ozone's strong oxidation potential with precise monitoring, industrial systems can harness its benefits and achieve the process objectives while maintaining safety for both operators and the environment.

This synergy of technology, research, and application development ensures that ozone provides a versatile, reliable solution across numerous sectors.