Water treatment technology is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for more efficient, sustainable, and chemical-free disinfection methods. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this space is the development of a high ozone dose process, an innovative approach that pushes the limits of continuous flow through ozone demand systems to achieve unparalleled water purification.
This first-of-its-kind engineering solution harnesses the power of high ozone concentrations in a controlled environment, ensuring maximum ozone transfer efficiency, demand and oxidation potential.
Here’s how this cutting-edge process works and why it’s a game-changer for water treatment.
Engineering the High Ozone Dose Process
Ozone Generation: Precision at the Molecular Level
The process begins with our high-efficiency state of the art QuadBlock ozone generators for the production of ozone (O3). These generators use high frequency corona discharge technology to break apart oxygen molecules (O2), allowing them to reform into ozone. To maintain consistency and efficiency, pure oxygen feed gas is used, ensuring a stable and high ozone output.
Optimized Ozone Injection & Mass Transfer
One of the biggest challenges in high-dose ozone systems is achieving effective dissolution into water. This process overcomes conventional limitations by integrating:
- Multi-Stage Venturi Injectors: High-speed injectors create a pressure differential, drawing ozone into the water stream for rapid mixing.
- Ozone Mass Transfer Units: These units are designed to re-shear the undissolved ozone gas at high orifice velocities maximizing the mass transfer efficiency through the creation of sub-micron sized gas bubbles.
- Ozone Reaction Tanks: The reaction tanks are specifically sized to create low gas to liquid volume ratios and the appropriate hydraulic contact time for the completion of the required ozone oxidation reactions.
By optimizing gas-to-liquid transfer, this system achieves exceptionally high dissolved ozone concentrations, far surpassing traditional methods.
Cascade Tank Design: Unlimited Scalable Ozone Dose System
Unlike conventional ozone treatment systems, which are limited in the amount or mass of ozone that can be delivered into a process stream, this process employs a cascade tank configuration designed for very high ozone dose demands for a flow through reactor design:
- Hydraulic Independence – The system is designed to handle variable flow rates that are hydraulically independent of the ozone inject skid which will not compromise the ozone mass transfer efficiency.
- Longer Contact Time – Staging the ozone treatment across multiple tanks allows for extended reaction times that may be required for the complete oxidation of the contaminants of concern.
- Continuous Ozone Replenishment – Each set of reaction tanks are designed to maintain the high ozone dose required to ensure complete oxidation of organic and inorganic pollutants.
The staged approach ensures that ozone is effectively utilized throughout the process, leaving no room for inefficiencies.
Real-Time Monitoring & Control
To maintain optimal ozone dosing and system performance, an advanced monitoring system is integrated with:
- Dissolved Ozone or ORP Sensors – These sensors continuously measure the ozone concentration or level of oxidation within the reaction tanks to ensure proper control of the ozone injection process.
- Temperature & Flow Sensors – Regulate process conditions for maximum ozone stability.
- Atmospheric Ozone Detectors – Monitor for potential ozone leaks and trigger safety alarms.
This fully automated system adjusts ozone levels in real time, ensuring consistent water quality while minimizing ozone waste.
Safety & Off-Gas Management
Handling high levels of dissolved ozone requires built-in safety mechanisms to protect both the system and personnel. The process includes:
- Emergency Shutoff Protocols – Automatic shutdown in case of ozone overproduction or system failure.
- Ozone Off-Gas Destruction – Residual ozone is safely neutralized using catalytic destructors to prevent environmental release.
- Air Quality Controls – Real-time sensors ensure workplace safety by keeping ambient ozone levels within safe limits.
These measures guarantee a safe and controlled operation, making the system viable for large-scale industrial and municipal applications.
Why This High-Dose Ozone Process is a Game-Changer
- Unmatched Oxidation Power – The ability to achieve high ozone doses allows for the rapid destruction of high ozone demand contaminants, including pathogens, organic pollutants, and micropollutants.
- Sustainability & Environmental Benefits – Ozone naturally decomposes into oxygen, making it a greener alternative to conventional chemical disinfectants.
- Improved and Reliable Treatment Efficiency – With staged contact time, automated dosing and optimized ozone injection process, this system ensures that the ozone is used in the most efficient and effective manner, ensuring confidence in the system’s capability to achieve its oxidative goal.
Pioneering the Future of Water Treatment
The implementation of high dose ozone processes represents a major leap forward in water treatment technology. By optimizing ozone generation, injection, contact time, and safety protocols, this system delivers a powerful, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for advanced oxidation.
As industries and municipalities look for more effective water treatment options, innovations like this set a new benchmark for what’s possible with ozone technology. This first-of-its-kind approach is paving the way for the future of clean, chemical-free water treatment—one molecule at a time.
