Oxygen = O₂
Two oxygen atoms
Ozone Technology
Understanding the Power of Ozone
Generated on-site from oxygen-containing feed gas using electrical energy, ozone supports appropriately engineered oxidation and treatment processes.
Explore Ozone TechnologyFROM OXYGEN TO OZONE
O₂Oxygen
Energy
O₃Ozone
Electrical discharge · Controlled generation
Conceptual illustration, not a complete reaction mechanism01 / The molecule
What Is Ozone?
The same element. A different molecular structure. O₂ contains two oxygen atoms; ozone, O₃, contains three.
Ozone = O₃
Three oxygen atoms
Reactivity with a purpose
Ozone is a strong oxidizing agent. Its molecular structure makes it more reactive than ordinary oxygen, allowing it to react with susceptible compounds and microorganisms.
That reactivity makes controlled generation, transfer and contact central to ozone water treatment and industrial process design. Ozone is not stored as a bulk treatment chemical; it is normally produced where it will be used.
Ozone-containing gas requires controlled handling, monitoring and residual-ozone management.
02 / From feed gas to treatment
How Ozone Is Generated
Corona discharge ozone technology uses a controlled electrical discharge to convert part of an oxygen-containing gas stream into ozone.
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Oxygen Feed
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Gas Preparation
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Ozone Generator
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Electrical Energy / Corona Discharge
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O₃ Formation
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Ozone Delivery
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Treatment Process
O₂Energetic dischargeOxygen speciesO₃
Energetic electrons can dissociate oxygen molecules. Oxygen atoms may then combine with O₂, with another collision partner carrying away excess energy. Ozone formation and decomposition occur together; the delivered gas remains a mixture.
A conceptual sequence, not a one-step chemical equation. Discharge and ozone formation occur within the generator, rather than in separate downstream units.
03 / Treatment possibilities
Why Ozone?
Benefits depend on the application, process conditions, ozone demand and treatment objectives.
Powerful Oxidation
Can transform susceptible contaminants as part of a treatment process selected for the actual chemistry.
On-Site Generation
Produces ozone near its point of use from a prepared feed gas and electrical energy.
Disinfection Support
Can inactivate susceptible microorganisms when dose, transfer and contact conditions are properly established.
Colour Treatment
May oxidize selected colour-forming compounds; response depends on the compounds and surrounding water chemistry.
Odour Treatment
Can react with some odour-causing substances in appropriately contained water or air-treatment systems.
Process Integration
May complement filtration, biological treatment, activated carbon or other process stages.
Automation & Control
Generation and delivery can be coordinated with process measurements, permissives and alarms.
Reduced Dependence on Some Chemical Oxidants
May reduce the use of selected oxidants for specific duties; other chemicals or residual disinfection can still be necessary.
Ozone air treatment requires exposure controls and assessment of reaction by-products. Ozone should not be released into occupied spaces as a general-purpose air cleaner.
04 / Selecting a treatment
Ozone vs Chlorine & Chemical Treatment
Different treatment methods have different roles. A useful comparison starts with the required outcome.
| Characteristic | Ozone | Chlorine & other chemicals |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment mechanism | Direct oxidation and, under suitable conditions, secondary radical reactions. | Chemistry varies: chlorination, oxidation, coagulation and other dosing processes have distinct roles. |
| Oxidation capability | Strong oxidant; reactivity varies between target compounds. | Depends on the reagent, target contaminant, pH and reaction conditions. |
| On-site generation | Normally generated at the point of use. | May be delivered as chemicals or produced on-site, depending on the method. |
| Chemical storage | Avoids bulk ozone storage; feed-gas supply and supporting chemicals may still require storage. | Storage and handling requirements vary by reagent and supply method. |
| Residual behaviour | Normally relatively short-lived; does not provide a persistent distribution residual. | Chlorine can provide a persistent disinfectant residual; other chemicals behave differently. |
| Automation | Can coordinate gas generation with flow, monitoring and interlocks. | Dosing can also be automated using flow, residual measurements and process feedback. |
| Process integration | Often works within a multi-stage treatment train. | May serve primary treatment, conditioning or downstream residual-disinfection duties. |
| Potential by-products | Bromate may form in bromide-containing water; other oxidation products also need assessment. | Chlorination can form disinfection by-products; risks depend on the reagent and source-water chemistry. |
| Operational considerations | Feed gas, power, cooling, gas transfer, monitoring and ozone destruction require engineering. | Chemical supply, dosing, storage, handling and process-specific safeguards require engineering. |
Selection depends on application, water quality, regulatory requirements, required residual, process objectives, economics and site conditions. Ozone alone is not always sufficient.
05 / The engineered system
Ozone System Technology
Industrial ozone technology combines gas preparation, generation, transfer and process control. Each component has a specific role.
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Feed Gas
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Gas Preparation
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Ozone Generator
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Cooling
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Ozone Injection
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Mixing
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Contact
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Monitoring
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Residual Ozone Management
Functional overview, not a piping diagram. Cooling supports the generator; monitoring and safeguards may span multiple stages. Air-treatment arrangements differ from water injection systems.
Possible Engineering Options
Available depending on system configuration and project requirements.
06 / Engineering tools
Put the Relationships to Work
Explore theoretical ozone output, applied water dose, generator sizing and gas concentration using clear units and transparent formulas.
Application-specific engineering
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