Process for producing ozone using a fluidized bed dielectric
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method are disclosed for high efficiency electrical conversion of oxygen to ozone. An oxygen-containing gas is passed upwardly through a particulate dielectric contained between spaced electrode surfaces, whereby a fluidized bed is established consisting of a suspension of said dielectric particles in the streaming gas. Means are present for simultaneously maintaining a silent electrical discharge across the spaced electrodes and through the fluidized bed. The bed acts as a highly effective heat sink and also promotes the presence of high-frequency components in the current waves passing between electrodes, as a result of which increased electrical efficiency and increased ozone output is enabled in the conversion process.
Inventors
- 👤 R Mcnabney
- 👤 D Huibers
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