Ozone Journal

New Ozone Solutions Website Launch

Joel Leusink — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:13 +0000

Ozone Solutions will be completely replacing the existing website located at www.ozonesolutions.com with a new site on June 4, 2012. After many years of additions and changes to our current layout it is time for a complete overhaul of the entire site to better serve you, the user.

This new website completely replaced the previous site to offer users enhanced navigation of our ozone information, research, and products. New product lines, new research, faster page load times, more accurate stock status of products, and improved product support have been implemented for Ozone Solutions’ new website.

Future additions to the website will include a decision support system (DSS), improved internal site search, and problem guided navigation.

Coinciding with the new website launch is the introduction of various new products and completely new ozone equipment product lines. New products include Oxygen Concentrators that were previously not available from Ozone Solutions, as well as new Turn-Key Ozone System product lines. These will all be showcased and outlined here on the Ozone Journal in future weeks.

During the Grand Reopening of the new website there will be daily giveaways along with deals on ozone related equipment. Visit the website during the week of June 4 – 8 to register to win the daily prize or check out the new product lines.

How to measure ozone in water

Joel Leusink — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:22:45 +0000

Great instructional video on the use of the K-7404 test kit to measure ozone in water:

Click here to learn more or to buy the K-7404 ozone test kit

New Breakthroughs on the development of Electrolytic Ozone Generators

Joel Leusink — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:01:00 +0000

press release

Electrolytic Ozone, Inc. Boron-Doped Diamond Cell Enables Compact Sanitizing Products

Solid Synthetic Diamond Electrodes Enable More Effective, Reliable, Safe, and Ultra Compact Ozone Products

BOSTON, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Electrolytic Ozone, Inc. has developed an exclusive solid boron-doped synthetic diamond ozone production technology enabling a new class of compact applications that have previously been impractical. The characteristics of the solid synthetic diamond electrode at the heart of the EOI Active Diamond Electrolytic Process Technology (ADEPT(TM)) enables greater reliability, greater sanitizing power in a more compact cell, and enhanced user safety, as compared to coated synthetic diamond electrodes. In addition, the solid synthetic diamond technology doesn’t suffer the safety and stability issues known to plague lead oxide electrodes, and are found to be more efficient than platinum coated electrodes.

Read full Story HERE

Example of an electrolytic Ozone Generator

Follow this link for more information on Ozone Solutions full line of Industrial Ozone Generators

New 2012 Ozone MSDS Available

Scott Postma — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:00:29 +0000

New 2012 Ozone MSDS available

Ozone MSDS – 4-Page (pdf)

Ozone MSDS – 1-page (pdf) – for easy viewing or wall posting

Ozone MSDS 1 Page Sample Image

As per federal law and state law, any organization or company who generates ozone gas must have ozone MSDS (material safety data sheets) readily available.

These new MSD sheets also contain the newly mandated OSHA 16 section format with specific required information.

If you would like Ozone MSDS sheets emailed to you, please contact us at

msds@ozonesolutions.com

or by phone at 712-439-6880

Scott Postma
Technical Support
www.ozonesolutions.com

Updates to the TG-150 Ozone Generator

Joel Leusink — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:07:42 +0000

The TG-150 Ozone Generator has recently undergone some updates. A smaller stainless steel enclosure and compact foot print are the highlights.

The TG-150 Ozone Generator is a water cooled ozone generator capable of 150 grams/hour ozone from 30 LPM oxygen. At only 10 LPM of oxygen flow the TG-150 will produce 70 grams/hour ozone.

TG-50 Ozone Generator Features:

150 gm/hr (8 lb/day) Ozone Production
Low Oxygen demand for ozone output
Adjustable ozone output from 0-100%
Water Cooled Ozone Generator
Safety overloads to protect the circuitry
Instant-ON ozone production – no warm-up time
Simple operation, no confusing interface

The updated TG-150 is installed in an enclosure that is 20″ wide x 10″ deep x 22″ tall. This stainless steel enclosure can be wall mounted with integrated brackets or set on a table top with the plastic feet.

The TG-150 is also available for rent by the week or month. This allows customers with short term ozone needs to rent this ozone generator.

If you have any other ozone generator needs contact our application engineers today to find the right ozone generator for your application.

Chicken Poultry processing – Food Safety Prevention against E.coli & Coliform Bacteria includes Ozone application!

glen — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:56:46 +0000

Countless unfounded articles have been written to alarm (scare) the public into not consuming meat products such as chicken. Food preparation is the key to safe consumption (Cooked properly) but did you know?

Meat packers, poultry chicken producers also take advanced precautionary methods to control cross contamination (such as fecal matter- coliform bacteria) during production process, adhering to strict USDA regulation and guidelines. (HACCP, FSIS, FDA, SQF) to identify food safety hazards.

Processing lines are equipped with antimicrobial intervention steps from CIP – Clean in place a process that continually sanitize production lines, to directly applied antimicrobial wash applications of whole chickens & parts (Wings, breast meat, legs (drum sticks) and thighs. New more innovative poultry/chicken meat processors are incorporating 100% sustainable (chemical Free) pathogen destruct systems like Ozone O³.

New technology and advance science has made this possible. Ozone in a very powerful natural pathogen that kills E.coli, Salmonella, listeria and an army of other germs/bacteria’s yet reverts back to its natural state.

From the farmer to the delicious chicken on your table, chicken meat processors are diligent in providing safe quality products. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/chicken_from_farm_to_table/index.asp

Glen Holsather

VP of Business Development

Ozone Solutions

glen@ozonesolutions.com

www.ozonesolutions.com

712-439-6884 x196

712-441-7152

Egg layer producers boost HACCP / SQF Food Safety Plans to lower chemical cost and gain the benefits of economics of scale by discovering Ozone applications.

glen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:24:46 +0000

A new generation of Egg Producers and processors are pursuing advance HACCP {Hazard Analysis Critical control Points} planning and rigorous third party inspections such as SQF “Safe Quality Foods” to guarantee consumer food safety. Inspiring proactive quality assurance teams to leverage new technologies to enrich existing food safety programs and recognize the benefits of “economics of scale”. Applying cost reduction measures and improved processes to lower or eliminating chemical costs and extend the supply chain life cycle.

An advanced, state of the art new technology widely accepted by food processors is aqueous and ambient air (gas) Ozone generating systems, a very powerful and safe natural oxidant that replaces a host of chemicals.

The Ozone advantage begin with an four (4) point feed water benefit, starting with an ⁽¹⁾ sanitizer killing viruses and parasites ⁽²⁾ eliminating odors ⁽³⁾clarifying the color ⁽⁴⁾better tasting feed water that leads to increased consumption and healthier poultry.

Harvesting, applied antimicrobial egg washing using ozone aqueous injection system replaces the traditional chemical systems with the added benefit of 100% sustainable (green technology) with no chemical residue left over on the shell of the egg.

CIP (Clean-In-Place) Exiting harvesting operations use a series of system to clean and sanitize their feed water systems and layer housing units. Feed water lines are flushed out with high volumes of water, citric acids or equivalent and high concentration of chlorine to flush out bio-films & calcium deposits. This method of cleaning can lead to a biological digestive track health issue. Using ozone consistently in your feed water system eliminates the need for high chemical concentrations and reduces the amount of water used to flush out a feed water system.

CIP Poultry house rotational cleaning, Ozone is used as the finishing sanitizer – disinfectant that does not harm layers, yet is a very strong disinfectant against Salmonella and other pathogens.

Gaseous Ozone, applications of warehousing and storage facilities is utilized as an antimicrobial interventions, mold and fungal step.

Egg layer and processors are moving forward with new technologies to gain a competitive advantage and improve customer food safety.

Glen Holsather ~ Ozone Solutions
VP of Business Development
glen@ozonesolutions.com
712-439-6884 ext. 196
712-441-7152 Cell

Ozone generator feed gases, not including ambient air

booski — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:49:55 +0000

Ozone generator feed gases, not including ambient air.

1. Dry Air

Producing “Dry Air” can be done in a few different methods; one is by purchasing a cylinder of compressed dry air which is readily available from most bottled gas suppliers. (Similar to the picture of the green oxygen cylinders below)
Another method is to use the typical air preparation components, such as an air compressor, filters, desiccant dryer, and pressure regulators.

Air compressor

Refrigerated air drier

Air filter

The air should be clean and dry, with a maximum dew point of -60º C (-80º F) and free of contaminants. Particles greater than 1 micron and oil droplets greater than 0.05 micron should be removed by filtration (Langlais et al., 1991). Large or small particles and moisture cause arcing which damages the ozone generator dielectrics. To understand the importance of moisture which can be present in the feed-gas, read this page about the importance of dry air for ozone creation.

O2 bottles

2. Oxygen

Oxygen as a feed- gas provides additional ozone output when compared to using Dry Air.
Producing refined oxygen can be done in a few different methods; one is by purchasing a cylinder
of compressed oxygen which is readily available from most bottled gas suppliers.

Another method is to use an oxygen concentrator, preferably one that uses the PSA or Pressure Swing Adsorption method. Pressure swing adsorption is a process whereby a special molecular sieve is used under pressure to selectively remove nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and hydrocarbons from air, producing an oxygen rich (80–95 percent O2) feed gas. This method is similar in the quality of oxygen that would come from an oxygen cylinder. (pictured to the right above)
The two are not similar in the pressure that they can deliver. Compressed cylinders have a much higher pressure (PSI).

OXUS-8 oxygen concentrator

OX-8 oxygen concentrator

OG-15 oxygen concentrator

You can view the many different Oxygen Concentrators available or click on the displayed pictures above to view that select model.

The table below presents a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each gas feed system.

SOURCE	ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Air (Dry)	Commonly used equipment, such as air compressor, desiccant dryer, filters, etc.	More energy consumed per ozone volume produced
	Proven technology	Extensive gas handling equipment required
	Suitable for small and large systems	Maximum ozone concentration of 3 – 4% by weight

Oxygen	Higher ozone concentration (8 – 16%)	Safety concerns
	Approximately doubles the ozone output for the same ozone generator	Oxygen resistant materials required
	Suitable for small and large systems

NOTE: From the table above, you learned that “Dry Air” can give you up to 3-4% by weight of ozone gas, whereas oxygen will allow up to 16% by weight. That’s either 36.21 or 193.12 grams meter cubed. That is a big difference!
If you are asking, why is this? It is because Ambient Air contains only 19% oxygen.
Choosing the correct feed gas will also depend upon what your application is. Some applications will need High concentrations of ozone while others can be conducted with Lower ozone concentrations.

To learn more about the creation of ozone, or the products to do this, contact Ozone Solutions!

Wastewater Disinfection with Ozone – Pilot Test

Joel Leusink — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:58:33 +0000

We recently completed a pilot test using ozone for wastewater disinfection at a beef processing plant in Nebraska. This pilot test proved to be a great success and will now move into a full scale implementation. This is a recap on the pilot test that was performed.

Wastewater disinfection of E.coli was the main concern at this application. The limit on E.coli was 126 CFU/ml in the wastewater stream. Historically chlorine was used to meet these standards. However the limit on residual chlorine at this site was very low (0.001 ppm). To meet these standards additional chemicals are necessary. As limits on E.coli are tightened additional costs increase for both chlorination and chlorination. These increasing costs were the catalyst for ozone use at this location.

Total discharge wastewater flows range from 800 – 2000 GPM. This water is piped through a 10″ pipe for about 1/2 mile to a creek.

This customer had no method of ozone contacting, and no on-site compressed air. We decided to bring on-site a very high concentration ozone generator producing ozone from Liquid Oxygen Tanks (LOX).

Ozone was injected directly into the 10″ pipe in 2 separate locations using a proprietary ozone injection device. See image below.

Diagram below shows the entire system. LOX tanks provided oxygen at high pressures that were regulated to 40 PSI. This oxygen flowed at up to 80 LPM through the Semozon 250.3 Ozone Generator that was cooled with a recirculating water chiller. The ozone was split via flow meters to 2 locations for ozone injection.

Results:

Oxygen flows of 70 LPM produced 700 grams/hour of ozone at 11.6% by weight. This provided a 1.71 ppm ozone dosage rate into 1800 GPM of water. These parameters were used to collect data during the pilot test.

E.coli levels of 1700 cfu/ml were reduced to 30-40 cfu/ml consistently throughout the 1-week pilot test. This was well below the required discharge limit of 126 cfu/ml.

Ozone proved to be a success in this application and has the potential to eliminate the need for chlorination, and chlorination. Details on full scale implementation are in the works at this time.

For more information on ozone applications, and how ozone solutions can help you with your wastewater disinfection application contact us today.

New Ozone : Science & Engineering Journal Available

Joel Leusink — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:45:49 +0000

OZONE: SCIENCE & ENGINEERING VOLUME 34, ISSUE 2, MArch 2012 IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Ozone: Science & Engineering, Vol. 34, No. 2, 01 Mar 2012 is now available on Taylor & Francis Online.

Full access to all these papers and many others is available by becoming a member of the International Ozone Association (IOA). Click HERE for details on becoming a member and other benefits.
This new issue contains the following articles:

Editorials

Guest Editorial
Jim Bolton, Linda Gowman, Andreas Kolch & Rongjing Xie
Pages: 79-79
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.668461

Editor’s Notes
Barry L. Loeb
Pages: 79-80
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.662456

Original Articles
Comparison of CFD, Biodosimetry and Lagrangian Actinometry to Assess UV Reactor Performance
Bas A. Wols, C.H.M. (Roberta) Hofman-Caris, Danny J.H. Harmsen, Erwin F. Beerendonk, Johannis C. van Dijk, Po-Shun Chan & Ernest R. Blatchley III
Pages: 81-91
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.651398

UV and UV/H2O2 Treatment: The Silver Bullet for By-product and Genotoxicity Formation in Water Production
A.J. Martijn & J.C. Kruithof
Pages: 92-100
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.649596

Influence of High Salinity on the Degradation of Humic Acid by UV254 and H2O2/UV254
Y. Penru, M.J.T. Raaijmakers, A.R. Guastalli, S. Esplugas & S. Baig
Pages: 101-108
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.649998

Optimizing Disinfection Pretreatment using Excitation-emission Matrix Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Katherine Y. Bell, Juan Sánez & Martha J.M. Wells
Pages: 109-114
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.650500

Effect of Wavelength on the UV-Degradation of N-Nitrosodimethylamine
Hiroshi Sakai, Koji Kosaka & Satoshi Takizawa
Pages: 115-119
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.650536

Prediction of Advanced Oxidation Performance in Pilot UV/H2O2 Reactor Systems with MP- and LP-UV Lamps
C.H.M. (Roberta) Hofman-Caris, D.J.H. Harmsen, E.F. Beerendonk, A.H. Knol, D.H. Metz & B.A. Wols
Pages: 120-124
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2011.650598

The Use of Larger Volumes in a Collimated Beam Setup
C.H.M. (Roberta) Hofman-Caris, D.J.H. Harmsen, B.A. Wols, E.F. Beerendonk & L.L.M. Keltjens
Pages: 125-128
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.650612

UV-Ozone Generation from Modified High Intensity Discharge Mercury Vapor Lamps for Treatment of Indium Tin Oxide Films
Emerson Roberto Santos, Elvo Calixto Burini & Shu Hui Wang
Pages: 129-135
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2011.649132

Comparison of the Advanced Oxidation Processes (UV, UV/H2O2 and O3) for the Removal of Antibiotic Substances during Wastewater Treatment
Andrzej K. Biń & Sylwia Sobera-Madej
Pages: 136-139
DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2012.650130