New Video – SM-70
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 28, 2011 under Ozone Safety | 
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Our video team is hard at work. Another ozone monitor video is done. Watch the SM-70 video below:
New Ozone Gas Detector from ATI – F12
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 26, 2011 under Ozone Safety | Read the First Comment
Analytically Technology Incorporated (ATI) has brought a new ozone monitor to market that we are happy to be a distributor of. The F12 Gas Transmitter is a gas detection device designed specifically for toxic gases in hazardous areas that have Intrinsically Safe (IS) requirements. This device is also well suited for all general purpose applications where toxic gas measurement is required.
The sensor for this unit are easily exchanged and contain all calibration constants in sensor memory. The F12 gas transmitter also has an optional AC powered instrument with 3 alarm relays for external alarming.
Specific features are:
- Intrinsically Safe Design
- Interchangeable Sensors
- Sensor Auto-Test
- Smart Sensor Modules to store calibration data
- Alarm & Relay Options
- LCD Graphic Dispaly
- Internal Data Logger
- Heated Sensor Option
- Output Simulation
For more sensor choices view our entire sensor product line here.
New Ozone Monitor Video – OS-1X
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 24, 2011 under Ozone Safety | Be the First to Comment
Video work here at Ozone Solutions continues. Check out our newest product video featuring the OS-1X:
To see our previous videos follow the following links:
EZ-1X
What is a Flash Reactor?
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 22, 2011 under Wastewater Treatment, Water Remediation | Read the First Comment
The Flash Reactor manufactured by Mazzei Injector Company is yet another great tool to dissolving ozone gas into water. This product has been in production for a few years now. I wanted to take the time explain a little about where these might be used in an ozone injection system.
Typically a Flash Reactor would be used in conjunction with an Ozone Injector. The Flash Reactor can be placed in line after the ozone injector to aid in mass transfer of ozone into the water. Following is the description of the Flash Reactor from the Mazzei website.
The patented Mazzei® Flash Reactor™ is a uniquely innovative mixing chamber that incorporates a re-directional and shearing design of the gas/liquid water mixture that allows for a rapid dissolution and attainment of gas/liquid equilibrium. The result is high mass transfer efficiency with minimal time required.
Research done on the flash reactor and ozone injector was performed by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, 3-093 Markin/CNRL Natural Resources Engineering Facility, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. This research abstract can be viewed HERE at the Mazzei Website.
A great use of the flash reactor is when ozone injected into water with an ozone injector at low pressures and improved mass transfer of ozone is desired. Many systems can benefit from the addition of a Flash Reactor into the system to improve mass transfer of ozone without any other modifications of the system.
For more ordering and sizing information on the Mazzei Flash Reactor, visit our website HERE.
For technical help and engineering contact our application engineers, we would be happy to help you design a solution that works for you.
International Ozone Association (IOA) elects new president
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 20, 2011 under Ozone News | Be the First to Comment
June 20, 2011 — Jeff Neemann has been elected the new president of the International Ozone Association (IOA) by the organization’s general assembly.
Jeff Neemann will begin his two-year term as IOA International President in January 2012.
Neemann is the Assistant Director of Water Treatment Technology for Black & Veatch and currently serves as IOA International Treasurer. Previously he served as IOA Pan American Group President and IOA International Secretary.
Neemann will begin his two-year term as IOA International President in January 2012.
The IOA is a not-for-profit educational association that performs its information-sharing functions through sponsorship of international symposia, seminars, publications and the development of personal relationships among ozone specialists throughout the world. Additional information is available at www.io3a.org.
New Ozone Injection Systems for Rent
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 18, 2011 under Water Remediation | Be the First to Comment
A few of our rental ozone injection systems have been added to our website, and are officially available for rental. We now rent 2 new ozone injection systems mounted inside weather tight enclosures. These systems can be placed in harsh plant environments, or the elements of the outdoors if necessary. This offers a greater amount of flexibility for you, the user.
The WS-80 Ozone Injection System produces 80 g/hr of ozone.
The WS-120 Ozone Injection System produces 120 g/hr of ozone.
These systems both require only compressed air and electrical power for operation. No other utilities are required. With simple installation and durable construction these make a great pilot, or temporary ozone injection system for many applications. For questions contact our application engineers today.
How a Venturi Injector works
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 15, 2011 under ozonated water, Ozone Products | Be the First to Comment
One of the many mysteries of ozone application and use is the common Mazzei Venturi Injector. At Ozone Solutions, we field many questions and try to help customers understand and correctly apply the use of these injectors.
Venturi Injectors
Venturi Injectors work by forcing water through a conical body which initiates a pressure differential between the inlet and outlet ports. This creates a vacuum inside the injector body, which initiates ozone suction through the suction port.
It is important to understand the relationship of inlet and outlet pressure when using an injector. We recommend placing pressure gauges at both the inlet and outlet of the injector to determine the performance at all times. The performance of the injector can be shown with the included performance chart. For more information on this, we have a page on our website describing the chart, and how to use it in your application.
Ozone Solutions Calibration Services
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 12, 2011 under Ozone Safety | Be the First to Comment
Ozone Solutions does offer calibration services for your ozone detection device. We service and sell many brands of ozone monitors, however; we do offer calibration services for other types of ozone monitors also.
Ozone Solutions Calibrates Monitors from Most Major Brands
Most manufacturers recommend that their Ozone Monitors get calibrated once every 12 months for optimal operation. Age, environment, and usage habits are all factors that can cause a monitor’s readings to ‘drift’ over time. Eventually, the readings can drift far outside of their specified accuracy range or the monitor may even stop responding to ozone at all. Staying on an annual re-calibration schedule can help keep your monitors within spec, keep your employees safe, and keep your ozone levels consistent.
Low Cost! – Ozone Solutions offers a low, flat rate calibration fee on all heated-metal oxide (HMOS) and gas-sensitive semiconductor (GSS) Ozone Monitors. Due to their increased complexity, UV-based Ozone Analyzers are priced fairly, but on a case-by-case basis.
NIST Traceable – All of our calibrations are NIST traceable and come with a certificate for your files. Our comparison standard is an analyzer using UV absorption at 254 nm which accurately measures ozone at a resolution of 1 ppb.
Ozone Monitor Calibration
Monitor Assessment – Prior to calibration, all monitors are checked for basic functionality and ozone response.
Controlled Environment – Our calibration chamber is capable of maintaining steady ozone levels by utilizing an ozone generator and recirculated air. This steady-state ozone environment allows us to accurately adjust monitors to match our comparison standard.
Monitor Repair – If we are unable to calibrate your Ozone Monitor (due to a lack of ozone response or some other hardware fault), repair is often a possibility. If we encounter this type of situation while working on your monitor we will notify you with an estimate for repair costs before proceeding with any further work. (The calibration fee does not include labor or parts for repair.)
For more information on the ozone monitor calibration click HERE.
New Video work at Ozone Solutions
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 9, 2011 under Ozone Products | Be the First to Comment
Ozone Solutions has started to create a series of short videos illustrating some of our products. These are informative, educational, and fun to watch. See below for our first two videos.
EZ-1X Ozone Monitor
C-30ZX Ozone Monitor
Clean-in-Place Systems benefited by Ozone
Posted by Joel Leusink on June 6, 2011 under Food Industry | Read the First Comment
Ozone is used as a sanitizer in Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
The use of ozone sanitation in Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems offers many advantages to the beverage and food industries. Ozone is an environmentally friendly disinfectant that leaves no residual or by-products after the disinfecting process. Ozone is also a safe sanitizer with no need for chemical storage, handling, or related safety issues. The use of ozone may eliminate the need of some hot water cycles, reducing the amount of water used, and the energy costs associated with hot water. These costs savings in conjunction with chemical savings have made ozone a cost saving measure in some applications.
Ozone has been used extensively in the beverage industry for disinfection of the product, bottles, and fillers. The use of ozone in this industry has been widespread since the FDA gave ozone GRAS approval in November 1892 (21 CFR § 184.1563). The use of ozone as a surface sanitizer and for direct contact with food has also grown more recently. In 2001, ozone was give GRAS approval for direct contact with all meat and poultry products (FSIS Directive 7120.1)
Benefits of ozone use in CIP Processes
- Ozone has no residual or by-products that could alter flavors of a beverage or other product.
- Ozone sanitation may replace hot water cycles lowering energy costs.
- Chemicals like chlorine or other sanitizers can be eliminated saving cost and labor in handling/transporting chemicals.
- CIP rinse/cleaning cycles can be combined using ozone; saving water and time. This may allow for more processing time due to shorter CIP cycle time.
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Effect of Ozone on BacteriaOzone’s reactive properties allow it to quickly kill bacteria. In fact, ozone is ten times stronger than chlorine as a disinfectant. |
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Potential cost savings of ozone use in CIP Processes
- Water savings due to fewer cycles during CIP processes.
- Chemicals may be reduced, saving chemical costs.
- Water savings will translate to less wastewater, and potentially cleaner wastewater eliminating chemical by-products.
- Fewer CIP cycles shortens overall downtime for CIP process.
- Energy costs may be lowered due to less hot water consumption.
Ozone use for CIP Systems in the beverage industry
The use ozone in the beverage industry can be attributed to process and downtime improvements more than cost savings. In the wine and beer industries, ozone is very attractive due to the sensitive nature of the final product. Ozone is very attractive as there is no residual left behind by the sanitation process to alter the flavor of the wine or beer.
A summary of research done on ozone used to sanitize beer lines and pipes can be found here.
The journal of the International Ozone Association recently published a paper on ozone use for CIP system in the wine industry. This paper can be viewed and purchased here.
Other applications in the beverage industries have favored the use of ozone strictly for cost saving measures. With less downtime from the CIP process production can be increased. A study from 2008 at a beverage plant found total cuts to CIP process of 180 minutes each production day. This resulted in a dramatic profitability improvement to this plant. More about this study can be found here.
Ozone use for CIP Systems in Food Extraction Processes
Extraction processes are continually evolving and using new methods to extract biological components from food products. In the past many extraction processes used heat, and chemicals to dissolve biological components in food products. Today many extraction processes are using cooler and less harsh methods to extract desired proteins. This creates a microbiological concern in the product and manufacturing environment. Ozone has been used successfully in the gaseous form to disinfect the final product, but also in the CIP processes of these systems. Due the lack of residual left by ozone it is an attractive solution to the microbiological problems that may be present in these applications.
Ozone use at Dairy Farms in the CIP process
When thinking of CIP processes dairy farms are not usually the first application that comes to mind. However, dairy farms are one of the most common CIP processes used. Each modern dairy farm uses a pipeline to carry the milk from the individual milking station to the final bulk tank (with a few stops in between). Dairy farms are required to clean these pipes after every milking, which may be 2 or 3 times per day. Traditionally hot water with chemicals were used in these processes consuming a large amount of energy and chemical costs. The use of ozone can eliminate hot water costs, lower chemical costs, and shorten total CIP time, allowing more time for milking.
Ozone as a Sanitizer
Ozone is an extremely effective sanitizer. Historically the most common sanitizer used in CIP systems has been chlorine. While chlorine is a very effective disinfectant it has the potential to leave residuals and create potentially harmful by-products. Other chemicals, caustics, and acids are used in the CIP process also. All of these have challenges with storage, handling, and transportation that has increasing regulation. These factors along with rising costs have broadened the use of ozone in many applications.
For information on ozone use in CIP processes, or any other application, call our application engineers today.