CN111517286A - Ozone generator and fluid distribution system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides an ozone generator comprising a frame, one or more ozone generating units, a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system. One or more ozone generating units supported on the housing and including an air inlet, an air outlet, one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports, a gas distribution system including an air inlet ductwork subsystem connected to the air inlet and an exhaust ductwork subsystem connected to the exhaust port; the cooling fluid distribution system includes an inlet line subsystem coupled to the one or more flow inlets and an outlet line subsystem coupled to the one or more flow outlets. A pressure stabilizing structure may be formed in the gas distribution system and/or the cooling fluid distribution system. The invention also provides a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system of the ozone generator.

Description

Ozone generator and fluid distribution system thereof

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of ozone preparation, in particular to an ozone generator and a fluid distribution system thereof, and especially relates to a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system thereof.

Background

Ozone (O)₃) Is an allotrope of oxygen. Ozone, which is composed of three oxygen atoms, is an unstable, light blue gas with a special pungent odor at normal temperature and pressure. The molecular structure is easy to change under normal temperature and pressure, and the molecular structure is quickly decomposed into oxygen (O2) and a single oxygen atom (O). Because ozone has strong oxidizing property, can be automatically decomposed in water in a short time without secondary pollution, is an ideal green oxidant, and has the effects of quickness, environmental protection and safety on deodorization, decoloration, sterilization and removal of organic matters. Therefore, ozone is widely used in various industries including, but not limited to, environmental protection, water treatment, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, agricultural, paper, and the likeAnd (6) industry.

Ozone is often produced on-site in industrial applications due to its instability. Industrial applicability ozone sources typically employ ozone generators of the gas corona discharge type.

Typical ozone generators generally include tank ozone generators as well as cabinet ozone generators. The tank type ozone generator generally includes a mounting tank in which an ozone generating part is mounted, and a driving power source disposed outside the mounting tank and connected to the ozone generating part in the mounting tank through a through hole provided in the mounting tank. Here, the ozone generating member is often in a coaxial cylindrical form. Cabinet ozone generators typically include a mounting cabinet in which a drive power supply and ozone generating components are mounted. Such ozone generators are assembled at the manufacturer according to the specifications or the requirements of the customer, in particular the ozone generating components are pre-fixed and dedicated to the ozone generator.

In view of the above, CN103130191A invented by the present inventor proposes an ozone generator, which comprises a plurality of ozone generator substructures, each of which comprises a detachable support frame, an ozone generating component and a driving power supply. The ozone generator also comprises a water inlet main pipe and a water outlet main pipe; the ozone generating part in each ozone generator substructure is connected with the water inlet main pipe through a water inlet branch pipe; and the ozone generating part in each ozone generator substructure is connected with the water outlet main pipe through a water outlet branch pipe. The ozone generator also comprises an air inlet main pipe and an air outlet main pipe; the ozone generating part in each ozone generator substructure is connected with the air inlet main pipe through an air inlet branch pipe; and the ozone generating part in each ozone generator substructure is connected with the air outlet main pipe through an air outlet branch pipe.

Here, the inventors still hope to propose an improvement to the ozone generator.

The above background art is only for the convenience of understanding the related art in the field, and is not to be construed as an admission of the prior art, except where explicitly recited in prior art documents.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved solution compared to the ozone generators described in the background.

In one aspect of the invention, an ozone generator is provided comprising a housing, one or more ozone generating units supported on the housing and comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports, a gas distribution system comprising an air inlet subsystem connected to the air inlet and an exhaust subsystem connected to the air outlet, and a cooling fluid distribution system; the cooling fluid distribution system includes an inlet line subsystem connected to the one or more inlet ports and an outlet line subsystem connected to the one or more outlet ports.

In some embodiments, at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the intake conduit subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the exhaust conduit subsystem.

In some embodiments, at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the inflow piping subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the outflow piping subsystem.

As a result of intensive studies by the present inventors, it has surprisingly been found that, for plate-type ozone generators in particular, effective improvement of the pressure stability of the fluid can largely improve the ozone production and reduce the energy loss.

Although not being bound by theory, the inventors have intensively studied to find that the simple structure of the small diameter section to the large diameter section in the fluid inflow stage and the large diameter section to the small diameter section in the fluid outflow stage can provide a highly efficient pressure stabilization effect of the fluid distribution of the ozone generator, thereby significantly improving the yield of the ozone generator and reducing the energy loss. Moreover, this simple configuration is very advantageous for achieving a substantially symmetrical, very compact ozone generator structure, which can be effective in cost reduction and space saving. But also offers a high degree of scalability.

In some embodiments, the ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small diameter section and the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the intake pipe subsystem and/or the intake pipe subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10. In some embodiments, the ratio of equivalent cross-sections of the small diameter section and the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust piping subsystem and/or the exhaust piping subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

The inventor has noted that with a significant ratio of the diameters of the cross sections, a significantly excellent voltage stabilizing effect can be provided.

In some embodiments, the intake conduit subsystem includes an intake manifold and one or more intake branch pipe sets, each intake branch pipe set including at least two intake branch pipes defining at least one stage of the pressure stabilizing structure, and the exhaust conduit subsystem includes an exhaust manifold and one or more exhaust branch pipe sets, each exhaust branch pipe set including at least two exhaust branch pipes defining at least one stage of the pressure stabilizing structure.

In some embodiments, the inlet manifold subsystem includes an inlet manifold and one or more inlet branch tube banks, each inlet branch tube bank including at least two inlet branch tubes defining at least one stage of the pressure stabilizing structure, the outlet manifold subsystem includes an outlet manifold and one or more outlet branch tube banks, each outlet branch tube bank including at least two outlet branch tubes defining at least one stage of the pressure stabilizing structure.

In some embodiments, each of the intake branch pipe sets includes a first intake branch pipe, a second intake branch pipe, and one or more third intake branch pipes connected in series, and each of the exhaust branch pipe sets includes one or more third exhaust branch pipes, a second exhaust branch pipe, and a first exhaust branch pipe connected in series, the first intake branch pipe having an equivalent cross section smaller than that of the second intake branch pipe to define a pressure stabilizing structure, and the second exhaust branch pipe having an equivalent cross section larger than that of the first exhaust branch pipe to define a pressure stabilizing structure.

In some embodiments, each group of inlet legs comprises a first inlet leg, a second inlet leg, and one or more third inlet legs connected in series, the first inlet leg being connected between the inlet manifold and the second inlet leg, each group of outlet legs comprises one or more third outlet legs, a second outlet leg, and a first outlet leg connected in series, the first inlet leg having an equivalent cross-section smaller than the second inlet leg to define a pressure stabilizing structure, and the second outlet leg having an equivalent cross-section larger than the first outlet leg to define a pressure stabilizing structure.

In some embodiments, the third inlet manifold includes one or more outlets connected to one or more inlets of the ozone generating unit, and the third outlet manifold includes one or more inlets connected to one or more outlets of the ozone generating unit.

In some embodiments, the third inlet leg has a deck portion in which the one or more outlet ports of the third inlet leg are located; the third drainage leg has a land portion with one or more flow inlets of the third drainage leg located in the land portion thereof.

In some embodiments, the third inlet manifold has a boss at the one or more flow outlets that interfaces with an inlet in an ozone generating unit; the third drainage branch has a projection at the one or more flow inlets that interfaces with the flow outlet in the ozone generating unit.

In some embodiments, the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold are arranged side-by-side on top of the ozone generator. In some embodiments, the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold are arranged side-by-side at the bottom of the ozone generator.

In some embodiments, the plurality of intake branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the intake manifold, and the plurality of exhaust branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the exhaust manifold.

In some embodiments, the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold have the same shape and size. In some embodiments, each intake manifold group has the same shape and size as each exhaust manifold group.

In some embodiments, the plurality of inlet branch tube groups are arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the inlet manifold, and the plurality of outlet branch tube groups are arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the outlet manifold.

In some embodiments, the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold have the same shape and size. In some embodiments, each inlet leg set has the same shape and size as each outlet leg set.

In some embodiments, the ozone generator further comprises an air supply tube disposed upstream of the air intake manifold, the air supply tube having a smaller diameter than the air intake manifold to define a plenum structure of the air intake line subsystem, and an exhaust tube disposed downstream of the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold having a larger diameter than the output tube to define a plenum structure of the exhaust line subsystem.

In some embodiments, the ozone generator further comprises a supply tube disposed upstream of the intake manifold, the supply tube having a smaller diameter than the intake manifold to define a plenum structure of the intake line subsystem, and a discharge tube disposed downstream of the discharge manifold, the discharge manifold having a larger diameter than the discharge tube to define a plenum structure of the discharge line subsystem.

In some embodiments, each ozone generating unit includes a plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes including a first end ground electrode, a second end ground electrode, and at least one middle ground electrode.

In some embodiments, each ozone generating unit has an elongated inlet chamber on one side that forms a plenum structure with associated piping for an inlet ductwork subsystem, an elongated outlet chamber on an opposite side that forms a plenum structure with associated piping for an outlet ductwork subsystem, and a plurality of gas flow passages between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber.

In some embodiments, the at least one middle ground electrode includes first and second long holes at both sides, respectively. Optionally, the end ground electrode includes a first elongated groove and a second elongated groove respectively located at both sides. Optionally, the first slot and optional first elongate groove define the elongate inlet chamber and the second slot and optional second elongate groove define the elongate outlet chamber.

In some embodiments, the one or more inflow ports and the one or more outflow ports of the ozone generating unit are disposed at the bottom of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

In some embodiments, the plurality of inflow ports and the plurality of outflow ports of the ozone generating unit are alternately disposed at the bottom thereof in the stacking direction of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

In another aspect of the invention, an ozone generator is provided comprising an intake manifold and an exhaust manifold disposed side-by-side at the top, an intake manifold and a discharge manifold disposed side-by-side at the bottom, and one or more ozone generator substructures disposed side-by-side.

In some embodiments, each ozone generator substructure includes a substructure rack, one or more ozone generating units stacked one above another supported on the substructure rack, an air intake branch pipe group, an air exhaust branch pipe group, an air intake branch pipe group, and an air exhaust branch pipe group, each ozone generating unit includes a plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes including a first end ground electrode, a second end ground electrode, and at least one intermediate ground electrode, an air intake port is provided in the first end electrode, an air exhaust port is provided in the second end electrode, and one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports are provided at bottoms of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes. In some embodiments, the air inlet branch pipe set comprises a first air inlet branch pipe, a second air inlet branch pipe and one or more third air inlet branch pipes which are connected in sequence, and each third air inlet branch pipe is connected with the air inlet in the first end electrode of each ozone generating unit. In some embodiments, the exhaust branch pipe group includes one or more third exhaust branch pipes, second exhaust branch pipes, and first exhaust branch pipes connected in this order, each third exhaust branch pipe connecting the exhaust ports in the second end electrodes of each ozone generating unit. In some embodiments, the inlet manifold group includes a first inlet manifold, a second inlet manifold, and one or more third inlet manifolds connected in sequence, each third inlet manifold being located below the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes of each ozone generating unit and including one or more outlet ports communicating with the one or more inlet ports in the bottom thereof. In some embodiments, the drainage branch set includes one or more third drainage branches, a second drainage branch and a first drainage branch which are connected in sequence, each third drainage branch is located below the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes of each ozone generation unit and includes one or more inflow ports communicated with one or more outflow ports in a bottom thereof.

In the technical scheme of the invention, a very compact ozone generator structure which is approximately symmetrical can be realized, the cost is effectively reduced, and the space is saved. But also offers a high degree of scalability.

In some embodiments, the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold have the same shape and size. In some embodiments, the intake manifold group has the same shape and size as the exhaust manifold group.

In some embodiments, the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold have the same shape and size. In some embodiments, the inlet leg set has the same shape and size as the outlet leg set.

In some embodiments, the plurality of inflow ports and the plurality of outflow ports of each ozone generating unit are alternately disposed at the bottom thereof in the stacking direction of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

In another aspect of the present invention, a gas distribution system, also referred to as a gas distribution system, for an ozone generator is provided. The gas distribution system may include an intake piping subsystem connected to the intake port and an exhaust piping subsystem connected to the exhaust port. At least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the intake conduit subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the exhaust conduit subsystem.

In some embodiments, the ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small diameter section and the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the intake pipe subsystem and/or the intake pipe subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

In yet another aspect of the invention, a cooling fluid distribution system, preferably a water distribution system, for an ozone generator is provided. The cooling fluid distribution system may include an inlet line subsystem connected to the one or more inlet ports and an outlet line subsystem connected to the one or more outlet ports, wherein: at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the inflow piping subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the outflow piping subsystem.

In some embodiments, the ratio of equivalent cross-sections of the small diameter section and the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust piping subsystem and/or the exhaust piping subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

Drawings

Embodiments of the invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:

fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of an ozone generator according to one embodiment of the invention with the cabinet removed to show the internal structure.

Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a cooling fluid distribution system of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 4 shows a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 5 shows a gas distribution system of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 illustrates an ozone generator according to one embodiment of the invention, with portions of features removed to better present the fluid distribution system.

Fig. 7 shows a block of module cells of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, connected to a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 8A and 8B show from different angles a group of module cells of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention connected to a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 9 shows a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, connected to a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 10 shows a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, connected to a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 11A shows a partially cut-away perspective view of a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention from a different angle than fig. 10, connected to a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 11B shows a partially enlarged view of a portion a in fig. 11A.

Fig. 12 shows a partially cut-away perspective view of a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, connected to a cooling fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 13 shows a partially cut-away perspective view of a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, showing plate-type ground electrodes and a high-voltage discharge unit.

Fig. 14 shows a partially cut-away perspective view of a modular unit of one ozone generator according to the embodiment shown in fig. 13, showing plate-type ground electrodes and a high-voltage discharge unit.

Fig. 15 illustrates a plate-type ground electrode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 16 illustrates a plate-type ground electrode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 17 illustrates a plate-type ground electrode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 18 illustrates a stacked plate-type ground electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 19 shows a modular unit of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the invention, where part of the plate-like ground electrodes are removed in order to show the internal high voltage discharge cells.

Fig. 20 shows a high voltage discharge cell according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 21 illustrates a high voltage fuse assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 22 shows a plurality of juxtaposed high-voltage fuse devices according to the embodiment shown in fig. 21.

Figure 23 shows a safe holder according to the embodiment shown in figure 21.

Figure 24 illustrates a high voltage fuse apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 25 shows an exploded view of the high voltage fuse device according to the embodiment shown in fig. 24.

Fig. 26 shows a further exploded view of the high voltage fuse device according to the embodiment shown in fig. 24.

Fig. 27 shows a high voltage fuse in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Throughout this disclosure, the same or similar reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar features or components.

List of reference numerals

1-an ozone generator; 2-ozone generator substructure; 10-a frame; 12-hoisting rings; 20-a modular unit; 21-high voltage electrode plate assembly; 212-an elastic pad; 2120-a joint part; 2121-terminal; 2122-terminal; 2123-a resilient contact pad; 2124-threaded connection hole; 2125-top seal; 2126-bottom seal; 2127-transverse support ribs; 2128-vertical support ribs; 2129-Rib; 214-a high voltage electrode plate; 2142-stepped notches; 2144-orifice; 216-a dielectric plate; 22-modular board (board ground); 2200- (first) recessed region; 2200' - (second) recessed areas; 2201-accommodating groove; 2202-a fluid channel; 2203-communicating hole; 2204-plane boss; 2205-groove; 2206-elongated grooves; 2207-tightening the bolt holes; 2208-machining holes; 2209-over rounding; 222-a first module board; 2220-elongated grooves; 2221-an elongate groove; 2220' -gas inlet; 224-a second modular plate; 2240-elongated groove; 2240' -vent; 2242-a fluid channel; 226-a third module board; 2260-long hole; 2261-long hole; 2262-fluid passage; 228-a fourth module board; 2280-slotted hole; 2281-slotted hole; 2282 — a fluid channel; 23-a projection; 24-a fastening frame; 26-a unit housing; 28-a unit housing; 29-tightening the bolt; 30-high voltage safety device; 300-sealing the inner cavity; 301-a first lead end; 302-a second lead end; 303-first end insulation cap; 304-a second end insulator cap; 305-a ceramic tube; 306-an insulating support; 307-thin film; 308-a fuse; 309-connecting rivet; 31-a safety device holder; 310-a leg; 312-a resilient receiving aperture; 32-interface; 33-a first busbar; 34-a terminal; 35-a second busbar; 40-a gas distribution system; 41-an air inlet manifold; 410-an air inlet; 42-a gas outlet manifold; 420-gas outlet; 43-first inlet manifold; 44-a first outlet manifold; 45-second inlet manifold; 452-a pipe joint; 46-a second outlet leg; 462-a pipe joint; 47-third inlet manifold; 48-third outlet manifold; 49-a blocking element; 50-a cooling fluid distribution system; 51-an inflow manifold; 510-a flow inlet; 52-an outflow manifold; 520-an outflow opening; 53-first inflow branch; 54-a first outflow branch; 55-a second inlet manifold; 552-a pipe joint; 56-second outflow branch; 562-a pipe joint; 57-third inlet manifold; 570-an outflow opening; 572-boss; 574-platform part; 576-terminal; 577-platform part; 578-an orifice; 58-third outflow branch; 580-an inflow port; 582-a boss; 584-platform section; 586-end; 587-a platform portion; 588-orifice; 60-high voltage line box (circuit module); 70-a cabinet door; 72-handle.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the present invention will be described in further detail with reference to the following embodiments and accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are provided to explain the present invention, but not to limit the present invention.

(plate type) ozone generator

In various embodiments of the present invention, an ozone generator, such as a gas corona discharge type ozone generator, particularly a plate-type ozone generator, is provided that may include a housing, one or more ozone generating units, a gas distribution system and a cooling fluid distribution system, and optionally one or more circuit modules (e.g., high voltage line boxes). The gas distribution system may include an air intake conduit subsystem and an exhaust conduit subsystem. The cooling fluid distribution system may include an inlet line subsystem and an outlet line subsystem.

In some embodiments of the invention, the ozone generator, in particular the plate-type ozone generator, may be expandable modular and may comprise one or more juxtaposed ozone generator substructures, each of which may comprise a respective substructure rack and one or more ozone generating units stacked one above the other. Each ozone generator substructure may also include a respective intake manifold set, exhaust manifold set, intake manifold set, and exhaust manifold set. Other generator components that may be shared by multiple ozone generator substructures are optionally included in these expandable modular ozone generators, particularly plate ozone generators. For example, in some embodiments, the intake and exhaust manifolds of the intake and exhaust ductwork subsystems are shared by the intake and exhaust banks of the plurality of ozone generator substructures. For example, in some embodiments, a circuit module (e.g., a high voltage box) may be shared by a plurality of ozone generating units, such as one or more stacked ozone generating units of two ozone generator substructures.

The following description proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments according to the present disclosure are shown.

Referring to fig. 1-6, an ozone generator 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The ozone generator 1 comprises a housing 10, a plurality of ozone generating units 20 mounted on the housing, a gas distribution system 40 (fig. 4), a cooling fluid distribution system 50 (fig. 3), and optionally a plurality of circuit modules, such as high voltage line boxes 60.

In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of ozone generating units 20 are arranged in an array, specifically 8 (columns) × 3 (rows). Hereinafter, various embodiments of the ozone generating unit will be further described.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the ozone generator 1 can be arranged in a scalable modular manner. Thus, the ozone generator 1 comprises a plurality of ozone generator substructures 2 arranged in parallel, for example defining a substructure with each column of ozone generating cells. In the embodiment shown, 8 ozone generator substructures 2 are provided, and each ozone generator substructure 2 may have 3 ozone generating units 20 stacked one above the other. It will be appreciated that more or fewer ozone generator substructures may be obtained by modifying or adding the housing 10. It is also contemplated that in some embodiments of the invention, non-expandable ozone generators are contemplated.

Optionally, the ozone generator 1 may also have a plurality of lifting rings 12 mounted on the frame 10. In addition, the ozone generator 1 may further include a cabinet door having a handle 72 for covering internal components such as the ozone generating unit 20 and the piping structure.

Module unit (plate type ozone generating unit)

Referring collectively to fig. 6-12, an ozone generating unit 20 according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. In the embodiment shown, ozone generating unit 20 can be configured as a plate-type ozone generating unit, and it can be modular, also sometimes referred to herein as a modular unit. In the illustrated embodiment, the ozone generating unit 20 may include a plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes 22 (also referred to as module plates).

In addition, as shown in fig. 11A-11B, the ozone generating unit 20 may further include a high voltage discharge unit disposed between the plate-type ground electrodes 22, which includes, for example, a high voltage electrode plate assembly 21 and an optional dielectric plate 216. As shown in fig. 6-12, each ozone generating unit can also be equipped with a high voltage fuse. For example, there are provided a plurality of high voltage fuse units 30 (fig. 10) connected to the terminals of the respective high voltage electrode plates. An interface 32 (fig. 9 and 10) for connecting the high-voltage electrode plate to an external circuit such as a circuit module (or a high-voltage wire box 60) and a terminal 34 (fig. 9 and 10) for grounding the plate-type ground electrode 22 may also be provided.

Plate type ground electrode (component)

A plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes 22 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with continued reference to the accompanying drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, the plate ground electrode (module plate) 22 may include a one-piece or unitary body. The body of the plate-type ground electrode 22 may be made of an aluminum alloy coated with a nano-ceramic material.

In some embodiments, the plurality of stacked plate ground electrodes 22 may include a first end ground electrode 222 (first module plate) having air inlets 2220 'therein, a second end ground electrode 224 (second module plate) having air outlets 2240' therein, and at least one intermediate ground electrode. In the illustrated embodiment, the middle ground electrodes include a first middle ground electrode 226 (third module board) and a second middle ground electrode 228 (fourth module board). In the illustrated embodiment, like features of the ground electrode may be referred to by common reference numerals.

In the illustrated embodiment, the ground electrodes at different locations may have different internal structures or orientations related to fluid distribution, as will be further explained below.

A) Flow structure of cooling fluid

With particular reference to fig. 11A-11B and 13-18 in combination, each of the plate ground electrodes 22 may include a plurality of vertical fluid channels 2202, a communicating elongated groove 2206 communicating the two fluid channels 2202 at the top, and a communicating elongated groove 2206 communicating the two fluid channels at the bottom. In the illustrated embodiment, the plate-type ground electrode has 4 vertical fluid passages. Each of the plate-type ground electrodes 22 may further include a blocking member, such as a blocking screw, for blocking the machining hole 2208 of the fluid channel 2202 at the top and bottom ends. In the illustrated embodiment, the first, second and intermediate plate electrodes may have the same vertical fluid passageways, such as 2242, 2262, 2282, etc. The ozone generating unit is provided with one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports (not shown) for a cooling fluid at the bottom of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes. In the embodiment shown, the fluid channels are all formed in a single-piece plate body and may be closed at the ends by means of a plugging element that plugs the machined hole 2208. Further, the fluid channel may form a meandering flow path in the ground electrode by means of the communicating elongated grooves. It is noted that in the shown embodiment there are communicating elongated grooves, i.e. there may be a single side (face) opening (not through) but may be closed by means of an overlying adjacent ground electrode. But in some embodiments may be through-going communication slots.

In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of inflow ports and the plurality of outflow ports of the ozone generating unit are alternately disposed at the bottom thereof in the stacking direction of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes. Accordingly, corresponding outflow ports and inflow ports (as explained below) are alternately provided in the corresponding cooling fluid distribution systems 50. In the embodiment shown with 30 module plates, 6 inflow openings and 6 outflow openings are provided. Here, for example, the first end ground electrode 222 has an inflow port, and an inflow port is further provided every 5 module boards, and the second end ground electrode 224 has an outflow port, and an outflow port is further provided every 5 module boards.

Reference is made in particular to the embodiment of fig. 15-17. As shown in fig. 17, on the inner side surface (surface facing the middle ground electrode) of the first end ground electrode 222, the left side of the elongated groove 2206, here, the inflow end, may be communicated at the lower portion, with a communication hole 2203. Accordingly, although not shown, a corresponding communication hole may be provided on the surface of the adjacent (first) intermediate ground electrode 226 facing the ground electrode 222, i.e., to the left of the lower communication elongated groove 2206 (in accordance with the orientation of fig. 15). Thus, the cooling fluid flowing into the ground electrode 222 through the inflow port may simultaneously flow into the ground electrode 226. As shown in fig. 15, a surface of the first intermediate ground electrode 226 facing away from the first end ground electrode 222 may communicate with a right side of the elongated groove 2206 at a lower portion, here an outflow end, with a flow hole 2203. As shown in fig. 16, a surface of the second intermediate ground electrode 228 facing away from the first end ground electrode 222 may communicate with the left side of the elongated groove 2206 at the lower portion, here, an inflow end, with a flow hole 2203. Although not shown here, the surface of the second intermediate ground electrode 228 facing the side facing away from the first end ground electrode 222 may communicate at the right of the elongated groove 2206 (according to the orientation of fig. 16) at the lower portion, here the inflow end, with a flow-through hole 2203 that communicates with a flow-through hole on the inside surface of the first intermediate ground electrode 226 similarly to the foregoing. Although not shown, in some embodiments, the inside surface of the second end ground electrode 224 (the surface facing the first end ground electrode 222) may have a flow hole configuration similar to the second intermediate ground electrode 226.

Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, the adjacent two module boards form the sequentially shared inflow and outflow communication hole arrangement due to the sequential stacking of the first and second intermediate ground electrodes. However, it is conceivable that, for example, different arrangements of the inflow port and the outflow port are used, and another arrangement of the communication hole or an arrangement without the communication hole is provided.

Furthermore, in the embodiment shown, the flow openings are non-through, but may be provided as through-going as desired.

In this case, different arrangements of the inlet opening, the outlet opening and the corresponding cooling fluid flow paths are conceivable. And by means of different plugging configurations and combination of the vertical fluid flow channels (machining holes) and possible communication holes, inflow and outflow ports of different cooling fluid systems can be adapted, so that different cooling fluid flow channels in the plate-type ozone generating unit are obtained.

B) Flow structure of reaction gas

Referring particularly to fig. 15-17, a first recess region 2200 is formed in an inner surface (surface facing the middle ground electrode) of the first end ground electrode 222, and surfaces of the first and second middle ground electrodes 226, 228 facing away from the first end ground electrode 222. Although not shown in detail, a second recess region 2200' is formed at an inner surface (a surface facing the middle ground electrode) of the second end ground electrode 224, and surfaces of the first and second middle ground electrodes 226 and 228 facing the first opposite end ground electrode 222. In the illustrated embodiment, the first recessed region 2200 is deeper than the second recessed region 2200'. The recess regions are configured to receive high-voltage discharge cells between adjacent ground electrodes and accordingly define a flow area of a reaction gas. In the illustrated embodiment, the module board further has a receiving groove 2201 at the top at the surface where the first recess region is disposed, so as to receive the tab portion of the high voltage discharge unit. An annular seal groove and an annular seal (not labeled) therein may also be provided at the periphery of the recessed region.

With continued reference to fig. 15-17, the first and second intermediate ground electrodes 226, 228 include first and second through-going slots 2260, 2280 on either side. The first and second end ground electrodes include first and second elongated grooves 2220, 2240 and 2221 (not penetrating) at both sides, respectively. Therefore, the first long hole and the first long groove form a long air inlet cavity at one side. The second slot and the second elongated groove define an elongated vent chamber on opposite sides. An inlet port 2220' in the first end ground electrode 222 communicates with the first elongated recess 2220 and thus the elongated inlet chamber. The inlet 2240' in the second end ground electrode 222 communicates with a second elongated recess (not labeled), and thus an elongated inlet chamber. In the preferred embodiment shown, there is also a vertical (machined) hole (which is blocked by a blocking element) at the long, elongated groove position, so that this vertical machined hole also forms part of the air cavity (as best shown in fig. 11A-11B). In the shown embodiment, in (the body of) the module plate, a long hole or elongated groove is located in said recessed area 2200, 2200'.

Furthermore, in embodiments of the present invention, each ozone generating unit may have a plurality of gas flow passages therein and between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. In some embodiments, in the recessed region, a plurality of planar (micro) bosses 2204 transverse to the elongated hole/slot and slots 2205 between the planar bosses 2204 may be formed, whereby the planar bosses 2204 may abut the media sheet with their flat top surfaces. In an advantageous embodiment, very short, planar (micro) lands with high aspect ratio may be provided, so that the grooves 2205 may advantageously be provided to form flat, very high aspect ratio gas (micro) flow channels with the dielectric plates, which advantageously overcomes the dilemma of isolation of adjacent gas flow channels and effectively improves gas contact and thus reaction efficiency. In some embodiments, the width to height ratio of the planar lands is, for example, from 2:1 to 50:1, preferably from 5:1 to 50:1, more preferably from 10:1 to 30:1, and the width to height ratio of the gas flow channels (grooves) is, for example, from 10:1 to 200:1, more preferably from 20:1 to 200:1, more preferably from 50:1 to 150: 1.

In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of planar lands 2204 and grooves 2205 between the planar lands are formed in the first recess region 2200 of the first end ground electrode 222, the first and second intermediate ground electrodes 226, 228. Although not shown, a plurality of planar lands 2204 and grooves 2205 between the planar lands are also provided in the second recessed region 2200' of the second end ground electrode 224, the first and second intermediate ground electrodes 226, 228.

The configuration of the planar bosses and the grooves is extremely advantageous in that the planar bosses can be made very short, so that the height of the flow channels is very small and the width of the flow channels is very large, and at the same time, the dimensions of the flow channels are very uniform, the contact sealing of the planar bosses is uniform and good, and excellent gas generation effect and cooling effect can be obtained.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the recessed region may have an over-rounding 2209 at the corners. This surprisingly increases the yield and improves the heat distribution. Although not being bound by theory, it is hypothesized that this may be due to reduced tip discharge from the corners of the dielectric slab.

Referring particularly to fig. 11A-11B, the media sheet 216 may be configured to extend beyond the area of the planar boss/recess into the elongated hole/slot or elongated air cavity to form the protrusion 23, which surprisingly improves yield and improves heat distribution.

C) Module board (ground electrode) assembly

In some embodiments according to the present invention, a module board (ground electrode) assembly is provided that includes a first end ground electrode, a second end ground electrode, and at least one intermediate ground electrode (e.g., sets of first and second intermediate ground electrodes) stacked. The stacked ground electrodes may be secured together by clamping bolts 29 by means of at least one, in the illustrated embodiment 4 clamping bolt holes 2207.

It is conceivable to form a number of different embodiments of different plate-type ground electrode assemblies from different modular plate configurations, stacking manners and fluid flow manners.

For example, in one embodiment, the gas flow directions are different in the illustrated embodiment, such that the second module plate 224 is here used as the end ground electrode at the inlet end and the first module plate 222 is here used as the outlet end.

For example, in one embodiment, one or both of the end modular plates may be configured to not participate in the corona discharge, i.e., to provide only first and/or second "blind" ground electrodes or modular plates.

For example, in some embodiments, the modular plates may be provided with communication holes at different locations to achieve different tortuous flows.

For example, in some embodiments, different communication holes may be provided, such as communication holes provided therethrough at both the inflow and outflow ends of the cooling fluid, so that all the middle module plates may be of the same construction (the inflow and outflow holes may be juxtaposed or staggered).

For example, in some embodiments, the depressions on both side surfaces of the middle module plate may have the same depth, with both side surfaces having receiving grooves for receiving the tab portions.

These and other embodiments as may occur to those skilled in the art in light of the teachings of this disclosure are within the scope of the invention.

High-voltage discharge unit

As previously described, the ozone generating unit 20 may further include a high voltage discharge unit disposed between the plate-type ground electrodes 22, which may include, for example, a high voltage electrode plate assembly 21 and an optional dielectric plate 216 on both sides thereof. In the illustrated embodiment, the dielectric plate 216 may have a width that is wider than the high voltage electrode plate assembly 21.

Referring particularly to fig. 19-20, the high voltage electrode plate assembly 21 includes a resilient backing plate 212 in the middle and high voltage electrode plates 214, such as metal plates, on both sides.

The resilient pad 212 may include a tab portion 2120, a notched plate, a top seal portion 2125, and a bottom seal portion 2126, which may be a single piece, such as rubber. The resilient pad 212, i.e., the plate body thereof, may also be provided with a plurality of sets of lateral support ribs 2127, which in a preferred embodiment may be positioned to correspond to the locations of the planar bosses 2204, which provides for particularly optimized support positioning and gas production efficiency enhancement. A plurality of vertical support ribs 2128 may also be provided in the resilient pad 212, i.e., the plate body thereof. In the top and bottom sealing portions, a plurality of ribs extending to both sides, such as transverse and/or vertical ribs, and gaps between the ribs may be provided. This not only provides effective support for the dielectric sheet, but may have further benefits.

The resilient pad 212 may also include a terminal end 2121 that is retained by the tab portion 2120 and extends from the top of the tab portion and a pair of parallel ends 2122 that extend from the indentation of the plate body. A pair of elastic contact pieces 2123 screw-coupled to the pair of ends 2122 may also be provided.

Accordingly, a notch, in the illustrated embodiment a stepped notch 2142, is provided in the high voltage electrode plate 214 for supporting one of the resilient contact tabs 2123. Optionally, an aperture 2144 may also be provided in the high voltage electrode plate 214, the position of which may correspond to a screw connection of another resilient contact strip, to act as a back-off or more preferably as a further fixation.

Furthermore, receptacles for a form-fitting high-voltage electrode plate 214 are defined in the elastic shim plate 212, in particular in the top seal, the bottom seal (in particular ribs) and the plate body. The ribs and gaps in the top and bottom seals can not only hold the electrode plates well but also allow uniform and good contact with the dielectric plates by virtue of the material elasticity, which is highly advantageous for gas-generating efficient ozone generation.

High-voltage safety device

An ozone generator, such as an ozone generating unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention may further comprise a high voltage fuse 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is, for example, cylindrical.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the high voltage fuse 30 may include a first lead end 301, a second lead end 302, a barrel, a closed cavity 300 within the barrel at least partially surrounded by a membrane 307, a fuse 308 extending within the closed cavity and connecting the first and second lead ends, and a quenching particle or fluid contained within the barrel.

Referring particularly to fig. 24-27, the high voltage fuse apparatus 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown to further include first and second end insulating caps 303, 304 disposed at both ends of the barrel. In one embodiment, the cylinder may be a ceramic tube 305. Although in the illustrated embodiment the insulating cap and barrel together define a space within which the extinguishing particles or fluid are contained, it is contemplated that this could be accomplished solely by the barrel, and fall within the scope of the invention. It is contemplated that the insulative cap may be configured differently than the illustrated embodiment.

In one embodiment, the extinguishing particles/fluid may be silica sand or a combination thereof with other particles or fluids.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 24-27, the high voltage fuse apparatus 30 may include an insulating holder 306 located within the enclosed interior 300, and the membrane 307 may be coated on the insulating holder 306. In the illustrated embodiment, the insulating support 306 is a rectangular frame, and two sheets of film 307 cover the rectangular frame on both sides (top and bottom surfaces) to enclose the enclosed interior cavity. The insulating support 306, for example a rectangular frame-type insulating support, is provided with electrical contacts, for example terminal rivets 309, at both ends. In the embodiment shown, the fuse 308 extends obliquely from end to end in the interior space of the frame to connect the electrical contacts, the wiring rivets 309, at both ends on the top and bottom sides, respectively, so that the fuse only contacts the membrane at both points. Other configurations are conceivable such that the fuse contacts the membrane in its entirety, preferably only partially, more preferably only at one or more points.

The problem of high-voltage, low-current overload safety protection in the field of ozone generators can be overcome particularly advantageously by means of the configuration of the high-voltage fuse 30 according to an embodiment of the invention, in particular the point contact membrane.

In the teaching of the embodiments of the present invention, the film is selected such that the melting point of the film is 0 ℃ to 100 ℃, preferably 40 ℃ to 90 ℃ higher than the melting point of the fuse. In the teaching of the embodiments of the present invention, the film is selected such that the melting point of the film is 250 ℃ to 350 ℃, preferably 300 ℃ to 350 ℃.

Although in the described embodiments a high voltage safety device for an ozone generating device is described, overload protection devices for other fields are also conceivable, which fall within the scope of the invention.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, a high-voltage fuse assembly is also provided, which comprises a plurality of high-voltage fuses 30 arranged in parallel, which are arranged in particular in correspondence with the high-voltage electrode assemblies 21 (high-voltage electrode discharge units). The high voltage fuse assembly may also include one or more fuse holders 31. The fuse holder 31 may include legs 310 and a plurality of spring receiving holes 312 arranged in parallel to receive the high voltage fuse 30. Referring to fig. 7, 12, 18-19, a first buss bar 33 connected to the interface 32 may also be provided. In some embodiments, the first bus bar 33 may be configured as a PCB board with a socket or solder joint. A plurality of high voltage fuses 30 may be respectively connected to the first bus bars 33 at one end and connected to the terminals 2121 of the high voltage electrode plates 21 at the other end, for example, by barrel joints.

Accordingly, a second busbar 35 connected to the terminal 34 may also be provided, the second busbar 35 being fixed to the ground electrode, for example, by means of screws. The second bus bar 35 may be, for example, a simple electrical connection sheet.

With continued reference to fig. 7, 12, and 18-19, ozone generating unit 20 can further include a fastening frame 24 for fastening the plurality of module plates, a unit housing 26 located at an upper portion, a unit housing 28 located at a lower portion, and a fastening bolt 29 for fastening the plurality of module plates. The unit housing 26 may be used to shield electrical components, such as a high voltage fuse. The unit housing 26 may be used to house the piping of a cooling fluid distribution system, as further described below. Optionally, a humidity sensor or alarm device may be provided within the unit housing 26.

The arrangement of the flow channels in the ozone generating unit in relation to the fluid distribution according to embodiments of the invention will be further explained below.

Fluid distribution system

With continued reference to fig. 1-6, a fluid distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. In ozone generators, there may often be two fluid distribution systems, a gas distribution system for providing an ozone-producing gas (e.g., oxygen) and a cooling fluid distribution system for providing a cooling fluid, such as water. Various embodiments of these two fluid distribution systems are described below.

A) Cooling fluid distribution system

Referring particularly to fig. 2-3, an embodiment of a cooling fluid distribution system 50 is shown that may include an inflow piping subsystem and an outflow piping subsystem. More specifically, the cooling fluid distribution system 50 may include a feed manifold 51 and a discharge manifold 52 disposed side-by-side at the bottom, and one or more feed and one or more discharge leg assemblies (8 in the illustrated embodiment).

In the illustrated embodiment, each set of inlet legs may include a first, generally horizontal inlet leg 53, a second, generally vertical inlet leg 55, and one or more (3 in the illustrated embodiment) third, generally horizontal inlet legs 57 connected in series. Each bank of drainage manifolds may include one or more (3 in the illustrated embodiment) generally horizontal third, second and first generally vertical drainage manifolds 58, 56 and 54 connected in series.

The sets of inlet legs (e.g., first, second, and third inlet legs) and the sets of outlet legs (e.g., first, second, and third outlet legs) have substantially the same shape and size (e.g., lumen shape and size) except in the opposite direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the sets of inlet legs (e.g., first, second, and third inlet legs) and the sets of outlet legs (e.g., first, second, and third outlet legs) may be arranged generally symmetrically in a direction transverse to the inlet/outlet manifolds, but slightly offset in a longitudinal direction of the inlet/outlet manifolds. In the preferred embodiment shown, the third inlet and outlet manifolds 57, 58 are disposed side-by-side below the module plates 22 within the unit housing 28.

In the illustrated embodiment, the third inlet manifold 57 includes one or more (6 in the illustrated embodiment) outlet ports 570 in communication with one or more inlet ports in the bottom of the module plate 22. Correspondingly, the third drain leg 58 includes one or more (6 in the illustrated embodiment) inflow ports 580 in communication with one or more outflow ports in the bottom of the module plate 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the outflow openings 570 and the inflow openings 580 are arranged alternately in the longitudinal direction of the third inflow/outflow branch in correspondence with the inflow openings and the outflow openings in the bottom of the module plate 22.

In the embodiment shown, the third inlet branch 57 has a platform 574 in whose platform 574 one or more of the outlet openings 570 of the third inlet branch 57 are located. Further, bosses 572 abutting against the inlet ports in the ground electrodes of the ozone generating unit are provided at the respective outlet ports 570. The third drain leg 58 has a platform 584, and the one or more flow portals 580 of the third drain leg 58 are located in its platform 584. Further, bosses 582 which abut against the outlet ports of the ground electrodes of the ozone generating unit are provided at the respective inlet ports 580. In the embodiment shown in fig. 14, a platform 577, 578 may be provided in the third branch pipe 57, 58, respectively, on the side opposite the platform 574, 584, and an aperture 578, 588 is provided in correspondence with the platform, which may be used, for example, for facilitating the mounting of ground electrodes and for supporting the branch pipe and ground electrodes. More preferably, this can provide a variety of configuration variations of the inflow and outflow ports.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the ends 576, 586 of the third inlet/ outlet branch 57, 58 can be closed off, for example, by a closure element.

In some embodiments, the branch pipes or the branch pipes and the main pipe can be detachably and sealably arranged. For example, the second inlet/ outlet lines 55, 56 can comprise pipe connections 552, 562 which are connected to the third inlet/ outlet lines 57, 58 and can be closable, which provides the possibility of flexible deployment of the ozone generating unit.

In some embodiments, at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure may be defined between the branches, between branches and manifolds, and between branches and modular units in each inlet branch group, such as by an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section, such as directly connected. The ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure is between 1:2 and 1:10, preferably between 1:2 and 1: 5. In some embodiments, at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure may be defined between the branches, between branches and manifolds, and between branches and modular units in each row of branch groups, such as by an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section, such as directly connected. The ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure is between 1:2 and 1:10, preferably between 1:2 and 1: 5.

In some embodiments, a supply pipe (not shown) disposed upstream of the inlet manifold and a discharge pipe disposed downstream of the discharge manifold may be included, the supply pipe having a smaller diameter than the inlet manifold to define a primary (inlet) plenum of the inlet line subsystem, and the discharge manifold having a larger diameter than the discharge pipe to define a primary (discharge) plenum of the discharge line subsystem.

In the illustrated embodiment, the small diameter first inlet leg 53 and the large diameter second inlet leg 55 may form a two-stage (inlet) pressure stabilizing structure. While the second discharge branch pipes 56 of large diameter and the first discharge branch pipes 54 of small diameter may form a two-stage (discharge) pressure stabilizing structure.

In some embodiments, flow outlet 570 of third inlet leg 57 may be relatively small diameter or define a narrowed section, which may form with fluid passage 2202 of module plate 22 a three-stage (inlet) pressure stabilizing structure having an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section. Accordingly, the fluid passages 2202 of the module plate 22 may form a three-stage (drain) pressure stabilizing structure having an upstream large diameter and a downstream small diameter with the inflow ports 580 of the third drain legs 58.

B) Gas distribution system

Referring particularly to fig. 4-5, a gas distribution system 40 is shown that may include an air intake conduit subsystem and an exhaust conduit subsystem, according to one embodiment. More specifically, gas distribution system 40 may include an intake manifold 41 and an exhaust manifold 42 disposed side-by-side on top and one or more intake and one or more exhaust manifold groups (8 in the illustrated embodiment).

In the illustrated embodiment, each intake manifold group may include a first substantially horizontal intake manifold 43, a second substantially vertical intake manifold 45, and one or more (3 in the illustrated embodiment) third substantially horizontal intake manifolds 47 connected in series. Each exhaust branch group may include one or more (3 in the illustrated embodiment) substantially horizontal third exhaust branches 48, substantially vertical second exhaust branches 46, and substantially horizontal first exhaust branches 44, which are connected in series.

The intake manifold group (e.g., first, second, and third intake manifolds) and the exhaust manifold group (e.g., first, second, and third exhaust manifolds) have substantially the same shape and size (e.g., cavity shape and size) except for the opposite flow direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the intake manifold group (e.g., first, second, and third intake manifolds) and the exhaust manifold group (e.g., first, second, and third exhaust manifolds) may be disposed substantially symmetrically in a direction transverse to the intake/exhaust manifolds, and slightly offset in the longitudinal direction of the intake/exhaust manifolds. In the preferred embodiment shown, the third intake and exhaust branch pipes 47, 48 are connected to the first and second end module plates 222, 224, respectively, in a symmetrical manner with respect to the central axis of the module plate 22.

In some embodiments, the branch pipes or the branch pipes and the main pipe can be detachably and sealably arranged. For example, the second intake/ exhaust branch pipes 45, 46 may be detachably connected to the third intake/ exhaust branch pipes 47, 48, and the pipe joints 452, 462 of the second intake/ exhaust branch pipes 45, 46 to the third intake/ exhaust branch pipes 47, 48 may be plugged by the plugging member 49, which provides a possibility for flexible deployment of the ozone generating unit.

In some embodiments, at least one stage of pressure stabilization structure may be defined between the branches, between the branches and the manifold, and between the branches and the modular unit in each intake branch group, such as by an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section, such as directly connected. The ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure is between 1:2 and 1:10, preferably between 1:2 and 1: 5. In some embodiments, at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure may be defined between the branch pipes, between the branch pipes and the header pipes, and between the branch pipes and the modular unit in each exhaust branch pipe group, for example, by an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section, for example, directly connected thereto. The ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure is between 1:2 and 1:10, preferably between 1:2 and 1: 5.

In some embodiments, an air supply pipe (not shown) disposed upstream of the intake manifold and an exhaust pipe disposed downstream of the exhaust manifold may also be included. The air supply duct has a smaller diameter than the intake manifold to define a primary (intake) plenum structure of the intake pipe subsystem. The exhaust manifold has a larger diameter than the output pipe to define a primary (exhaust) pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust piping subsystem.

In the illustrated embodiment, the small-diameter first intake branch pipe 43 and the large-diameter second intake branch pipe 45 may form a two-stage (intake) pressure stabilizing structure. While the second exhaust branch pipe 46 of a large diameter and the first exhaust branch pipe 44 of a small diameter may form a two-stage (exhaust) pressure stabilizing structure.

In the illustrated embodiment, the relatively small diameter (equivalent cross-sectional area) third inlet leg 47 and the relatively large equivalent cross-sectional area elongated inlet chamber form a three-stage (inlet) plenum structure of the inlet line subsystem. Accordingly, the elongated exhaust cavity and the relatively small diameter (equivalent cross-sectional area) third exhaust leg 48 form a three-stage (exhaust) pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust ductwork subsystem.

In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of intake branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the intake manifold, and a plurality of exhaust branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the exhaust manifold. And the plurality of inflow branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the inflow main pipe, and the plurality of drainage branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the drainage main pipe. The inlet/outlet main pipe and the inlet/outlet main pipe are respectively arranged at the bottom and the top of the ozone generator and are arranged in parallel.

In the illustrated embodiment, on one side, the groups of inlet manifolds alternate with the groups of inlet (or outlet) manifolds in the direction of extension of the header pipe, and on the opposite side, the groups of outlet manifolds alternate with the groups of outlet (or inlet) manifolds in the direction of extension of the header pipe. This may provide a very compact structure.

High-voltage wire box

Functional components related to power supply and monitoring of the ozone generator, such as a processing circuit, a voltage transformation mechanism and/or a power conversion module, are optionally installed in the circuit module 60 (such as a high voltage box). Since it is not the focus of the present invention, it will not be described herein.

Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods and steps described in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied, without contradiction, to the apparatus, devices, and to form new apparatus, device embodiments, among other things, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Conversely, methods, procedures, steps described with respect to apparatus or devices described in embodiments of the disclosure may also be incorporated into methods of embodiments of the disclosure to form new method embodiments without contradiction.

Exemplary devices, systems and methods of the present invention have been particularly shown and described with reference to the foregoing embodiments, which are merely illustrative of the best modes for carrying out the systems and methods. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes in the embodiments of the systems and methods described herein may be made in practicing the systems and/or methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the apparatus, system, and method and that the system and method within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.

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1. An ozone generator comprising a housing, one or more ozone generating units supported on the housing and comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports, a gas distribution system comprising an air inlet subsystem connected to the air inlet and an exhaust subsystem connected to the air outlet, and a cooling fluid distribution system; the cooling fluid distribution system includes an inlet piping subsystem connected to the one or more inlet ports and an outlet piping subsystem connected to the one or more outlet ports, wherein:

forming at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section in the intake pipe subsystem, and forming at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section in the exhaust pipe subsystem; and/or

At least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the inflow piping subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the outflow piping subsystem.

2. The ozone generator of claim 1, wherein the ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the plenum structure of the inlet ductwork subsystem and/or the inlet ductwork subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10; and/or the ratio of the equivalent cross-sections of the small-diameter section and the large-diameter section of the pressure-stabilizing structure of the exhaust line subsystem and/or of the exhaust line subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

3. The ozone generator according to claim 1 or 2,

the air inlet pipeline subsystem comprises an air inlet main pipe and one or more air inlet branch pipe groups, each air inlet branch pipe group comprises at least two air inlet branch pipes defining at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure, the exhaust pipeline subsystem comprises an exhaust main pipe and one or more exhaust branch pipe groups, each exhaust branch pipe group comprises at least two exhaust branch pipes defining at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure; and/or

The inflow pipeline subsystem comprises an inflow main pipe and one or more inflow branch pipe groups, each inflow branch pipe group comprises at least two inflow branch pipes defining at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure, the drainage pipeline subsystem comprises an outflow main pipe and one or more outflow branch pipe groups, and each outflow branch pipe group comprises at least two outflow branch pipes defining at least one stage of pressure stabilizing structure.

4. The ozone generator of claim 3, wherein each set of inlet legs comprises a first inlet leg, a second inlet leg, and one or more third inlet legs connected in series, each set of exhaust legs comprises one or more third exhaust legs, a second exhaust leg, and a first exhaust leg connected in series, the first inlet leg having an equivalent cross-section smaller than the second inlet leg to define a pressure stabilizing structure, the second exhaust leg having an equivalent cross-section larger than the first exhaust leg to define a pressure stabilizing structure; and/or

Each inflow branch pipe group comprises a first inflow branch pipe, a second inflow branch pipe and one or more third inflow branch pipes which are connected in sequence, the first inflow branch pipe is connected between the inflow header pipe and the second inflow branch pipe, each group of drainage branch pipes comprises one or more third drainage branch pipes, a second drainage branch pipe and a first drainage branch pipe which are connected in sequence, the first inflow branch pipe has an equivalent cross section smaller than that of the second inflow branch pipe so as to define a pressure stabilizing structure, and the second drainage branch pipe has an equivalent cross section larger than that of the first drainage branch pipe so as to define a pressure stabilizing structure.

5. The ozone generator of claim 4, wherein the third inlet leg includes one or more outlet ports coupled to one or more inlet ports of the ozone generating unit, and the third outlet leg includes one or more inlet ports coupled to one or more outlet ports of the ozone generating unit.

6. The ozone generator of claim 5, wherein the third inlet leg has a platform portion, the one or more outlet ports of the third inlet leg being located in the platform portion thereof; the third drainage leg has a land portion with one or more flow inlets of the third drainage leg located in the land portion thereof.

7. The ozone generator of claim 5 or 6, wherein the third inlet manifold has a boss at the one or more outlet ports that interfaces with an inlet port in the ozone generating unit; the third drainage branch has a projection at the one or more flow inlets that interfaces with the flow outlet in the ozone generating unit.

8. The ozone generator according to one of the claims 3 to 7,

the air inlet manifold and the air outlet manifold are arranged on the top of the ozone generator side by side and/or the air inlet manifold and the drainage manifold are arranged on the bottom of the ozone generator side by side; and/or

The plurality of intake branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the intake manifold, and the plurality of exhaust branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the exhaust manifold; and/or

The intake manifold and the exhaust manifold have the same shape and size and/or each intake branch pipe group has the same shape and size as each exhaust branch pipe group; and/or

The plurality of inflow branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the inflow main pipe, and the plurality of drainage branch pipe groups are arranged in parallel along the extending direction of the drainage main pipe; and/or

The inlet and outlet manifolds have the same dimensions and/or the inlet groups of branch pipes have the same dimensions as the outlet groups of branch pipes.

9. The ozone generator according to one of the claims 3 to 8,

the ozone generator further comprises an air supply pipe arranged upstream of the air inlet main pipe and an exhaust pipe arranged downstream of the exhaust main pipe, wherein the air supply pipe is smaller than the diameter of the air inlet main pipe so as to limit a pressure stabilizing structure of the air inlet pipeline subsystem, and the exhaust main pipe is larger than the diameter of the output pipe so as to limit a pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust pipeline subsystem; and/or

The ozone generator also includes a supply tube disposed upstream of the intake manifold, the supply tube having a smaller diameter than the intake manifold to define a plenum structure of the intake line subsystem, and a discharge tube disposed downstream of the discharge manifold, the discharge manifold having a larger diameter than the discharge tube to define a plenum structure of the discharge line subsystem.

10. The ozone generator of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein each ozone generating unit comprises a plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes including a first end ground electrode, a second end ground electrode and at least one intermediate ground electrode.

11. The ozone generator as claimed in claim 10 wherein each ozone generating unit has an elongated inlet chamber on one side, an elongated outlet chamber on an opposite side, and a plurality of gas flow passages between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber, the elongated inlet chamber and associated tubing forming a plenum structure of the inlet ductwork subsystem, and the elongated outlet chamber and associated tubing forming a plenum structure of the outlet ductwork subsystem.

12. The ozone generator of claim 11, wherein the at least one intermediate ground electrode comprises first and second elongated holes on either side, respectively, and the end ground electrode comprises first and second elongated grooves on either side, respectively, wherein the first and second elongated holes define the elongated inlet plenum and the second and second elongated grooves define the elongated exhaust plenum.

13. The ozone generator according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports of the ozone generating unit are provided at bottoms of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

14. The ozone generator according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein a plurality of inflow ports and a plurality of outflow ports of the ozone generating unit are alternately arranged at a bottom thereof in a stacking direction of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

15. An ozone generator is characterized by comprising an air inlet main pipe and an air outlet main pipe which are arranged at the top side by side, an air inlet main pipe and an air outlet main pipe which are arranged at the bottom side by side, and one or more ozone generator substructures which are arranged side by side;

each ozone generator substructure comprises a substructure rack, one or more vertically superposed ozone generating units supported on the substructure rack, an air inlet branch pipe group, an air outlet branch pipe group, an air inlet branch pipe group and an air outlet branch pipe group, each ozone generating unit comprises a plurality of superposed plate-type ground electrodes, each superposed plate-type ground electrode comprises a first end ground electrode, a second end ground electrode and at least one middle ground electrode, an air inlet is arranged in the first end electrode, an air outlet is arranged in the second end electrode, and one or more inflow ports and one or more outflow ports are arranged at the bottoms of the superposed plate-type ground electrodes;

the air inlet branch pipe group comprises a first air inlet branch pipe, a second air inlet branch pipe and one or more third air inlet branch pipes which are sequentially connected, and each third air inlet branch pipe is connected with an air inlet in the first end electrode of each ozone generation unit;

the exhaust branch pipe group comprises one or more third exhaust branch pipes, a second exhaust branch pipe and a first exhaust branch pipe which are connected in sequence, and each third exhaust branch pipe is connected with an exhaust port in the second end electrode of each ozone generation unit;

the inlet branch pipe group comprises a first inlet branch pipe, a second inlet branch pipe and one or more third inlet branch pipes which are connected in sequence, and each third inlet branch pipe is positioned below the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes of each ozone generation unit and comprises one or more outlet ports communicated with one or more inlet ports in the bottom of the third inlet branch pipe;

the drainage branch pipe group comprises one or more third drainage branch pipes, a second drainage branch pipe and a first drainage branch pipe which are connected in sequence, wherein each third drainage branch pipe is positioned below the plurality of stacked plate type ground electrodes of each ozone generation unit and comprises one or more inflow ports communicated with one or more outflow ports in the bottom of the third drainage branch pipe.

16. The ozone generator as claimed in claim 15, wherein said inlet and outlet manifolds have the same shape and size and/or said inlet group of branch pipes has the same shape and size as said outlet group of branch pipes; and/or

The inlet and outlet manifolds have the same dimensions and/or the inlet group of branch pipes has the same dimensions as the outlet group of branch pipes.

17. The ozone generator as claimed in claim 15 or 16, wherein the plurality of inflow ports and the plurality of outflow ports of each ozone generating unit are alternately arranged at the bottom thereof in the stacking direction of the plurality of stacked plate-type ground electrodes.

18. A gas distribution system for an ozone generator, the gas distribution system comprising an inlet line subsystem connected to an inlet port and an outlet line subsystem connected to an outlet port, wherein: at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the intake conduit subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the exhaust conduit subsystem.

19. The gas distribution system of claim 18, wherein the equivalent cross-sectional ratio of the small diameter section to the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the intake subsystem and/or the intake subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

20. A cooling fluid distribution system for an ozone generator, the cooling fluid distribution system comprising an inlet line subsystem coupled to one or more inlet ports and an outlet line subsystem coupled to one or more outlet ports, wherein: at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream small diameter section and a downstream large diameter section is formed in the inflow piping subsystem and at least one stage of a pressure stabilizing structure comprising an upstream large diameter section and a downstream small diameter section is formed in the outflow piping subsystem.

21. The cooling fluid distribution system of claim 20, wherein the ratio of the equivalent cross-sectional areas of the small diameter section and the large diameter section of the pressure stabilizing structure of the exhaust piping subsystem and/or the exhaust piping subsystem is between 1:2 and 1: 10.

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