CN1784238A

CN1784238A - Free radical solution water

Info

Publication number: CN1784238A
Application number: CNA038260689A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 福井健二; 纳屋一成; 提姆·M·板村
Original assignee: FRS WATERWELL CORP
Current assignee: FRS WATERWELL CORP
Priority date: 2003-03-04
Filing date: 2003-03-04
Publication date: 2006-06-07
Also published as: AU2003223222A8; WO2004078654A2; JP2006513849A; EP1617851A2; EP1617851A4; AU2003223222A1; WO2004078654A3

Abstract

Free radical solution functional (electrolyzed) water with high oxidation reduction potential of 900mV, and with a stable Hydrogen Ion Concentration (HIC) level of 6-8 pH is provided that cleans, deodorizes, and sterilizes without any chemicals. The FRS water is pollution free, non-chemical and water based solution. The original and the resulting end material (or component) in the process of producing FRS water is simply water (H20). Using transformation of water molecules by pretreatment and electrolysis processes, water is transformed to Free Radical Solution water wherein the free radicals in the FRS water solution add the very unique (physical) characteristics and functions that makes this water different from regular water (physically). The transformation is not chemical, but a physical change of atoms or molecules in water, i.e. the H20 molecules of water are transformed into different types of free radicals. The transformations are random, continuous, and repeat for at least two hours after production.

Description

Free radical solution water

Technical Field

The present invention relates to water, and in particular to Free Radical Solution (FRS) functional (electrolyzed) water.

Background

There is increasing interest in particular types of treated water that differ physically from those of ordinary water. Treated water is water that has been treated by various methods such as ion separation or electrolysis to produce what is known as functional water having unique physical characteristics. The process of creating a functional water system changes plain water to different types of functional (or utility) water, including, for example, alkaline strength water or acid strength water. Such water may be used for disinfection of devices in e.g. hospitals, medical clinics, or other industries or homes, such as food factories, similar to chemical disinfection solutions. Super acidic water is a typical example of the use of functional water as an oxidizing agent (bleaching product) in disinfection. The highly acidic nature of this water (pH of about 2-3) limits its use and is harmful to the environment. In fact, a neutralizing solution is needed for the proper and safe treatment of super acidic water and many other existing functional waters (e.g., alkaline water). Moreover, as with all other prior art functional waters, the production of the super acidic water adds chemical additives at various stages of water treatment, including the electrolysis stage. Water is a weak electrolyte because it conducts very little current. To effectively electrolyze water, a small amount of an additive, such as a salt or sulfate, is added so that the resulting solution is an electrolyte. The electrolyte is then placed in a cell (known as an electrolyzer) divided into two parts by a diaphragm (or membrane). Between the cathode on one side and the anode on the other side of the membrane, H, when an electric current is passed through the water⁺Ion deposition on the cathode part of the separator (or membrane), OH^-Ions are deposited on the anode portion of the separator to produce electrolyzed water.

Although chemical additives are beneficial to the electrolysis process, the resulting electrolyzed waters known to be produced are either acidic or alkaline with high available chlorine concentrations, further limiting their application.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention seeks to provide electrolyzed functional water which is non-polluting and can be used as a cleaning, deodorizing and disinfecting solution.

The present invention further seeks to provide electrolyzed functional water without any additives (chemical or otherwise) added.

In addition, the present invention seeks to provide electrolyzed functional water having an oxidation-reduction potential of 900mV to 1200mV and a stable hydrogen ion concentration level of pH 6-8.

Consistent with the principles of the present invention, the unique functional (electrolyzed) water presented overcomes the deficiencies of functional water in the prior art. The Free Radical Solution (FRS) water of the present invention is functional (electrolyzed) water without additives (chemical or otherwise). The FRS water is free of chemicals and is an aqueous solution, which has strong cleaning, deodorizing and disinfecting capabilities. Both the raw material used in the process for producing FRS water and FRS water itself are water (H)₂O). It differs from ordinary water by its physical characteristics which make it significantly different from the more known chemical characteristics of water. In the environment obtained by pretreatment and electrolysis, water is transformed into free radical solution water by transformation of water molecules, wherein the free radicals in the FRS aqueous solution add very unique properties and functions that make the water different from ordinary water (physically). The transformation is not chemical, but is a physical change of an atom or molecule in water, such as H₂The O water molecules are converted to different classes of radicals. The transition is random, continuous and repeatable.

Typically, after water treatment, water molecules are converted to free radical mono-molecules, and the resulting FRS water has a stable Hydrogen Ion Concentration (HIC) level of pH6-8 and an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of about 900mV to 1200 mV. The FRS water has a useful life of at least two hours when exposed to air after preparation, at which time it gradually returns to regular water. The high ORP level of FRS water allows it to be used to generate electricity.

These and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.

Drawings

It is to be understood that the drawings are designed solely for the purposes of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.

With respect to the figures, like referencenumerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

FIG. 1 is a summary table showing properties and corresponding values of free radical solution water according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a process for preparing FRS water according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a graph of sample spectral transmittance test results of FRS water and purified water obtained by a spectral analyzer according to the present invention; FIG. 3A is a graph of sample spectral transmittance test results for purified water; fig. 3B is a graph of sample spectral transmittance test results for FRS water.

FIG. 4 is a list of free radicals and their transition patterns in FRS water according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the system for FRS in-water capture according to the present invention^*Sample Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) of OH groupsA test result chart;

FIG. 6 is a graph of the oxidation-reduction potential change pattern for FRS water in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a graph illustrating the power consumption during electrolysis to produce FRS water in accordance with the present invention;

fig. 8 is a comparative table for explaining the difference between the FRS water of the present invention and other existing electrolyzed water of the prior art.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 is a general illustration of various properties and corresponding values of Free Radical Solution (FRS) water. Chemically, FRS water includes H₂An O + molecule and contains a radical therein. Its Hydrogen Ion Concentration (HIC) level is stable at pH6-8 and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of 900mV to 1200 mV. Tong (Chinese character of 'tong')Often, not only ORP, but also HIC can be used as a means to measure the chemical properties of solutions, including water. The unit of measurement for HIC is "pH", which stands for "potential for hydrogen" and represents the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration, a value indicating whether the substance is acidic or basic according to the following criteria:

pH1-3 super acidic

pH4-5 acidity

The pH value of the mixture is 6-8 neutral

pH9-11 basic

pH12 or higher superbasic

The prescribed level of Hydrogen Ion Concentration (HIC) at pH6-8 is important because it makes FRS water a safe neutral solution, requiring no further proper disposal. The pH range of 6 to 8 is very important because it is not harmful to use and is therefore more widely used. The oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) defines the ability of a substance to release or gain free electrons (the substance gains electrons known as an oxidant). The unit of measurement of ORP is typically expressed in millivolts (mV). For example, the ORP of normal tap water is about 200mV to 600 mV. The higher the ORP level of the species, the greater the disinfection capacity. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) level of FRS water is more than 10mg/L, and the effective chlorine concentration is 0-1 mg/L (or PPM). Available chlorine is a measure of the volume of chlorine in solution. The low level enables the solution to be substantially free of chlorine, which chemicals are present in most aqueous products. After FRS water preparation, its useful life is at least two hours when exposed to air, after which it gradually returns to regular water. It can also be used to generate electricity, in part because of the high redox potential ofFRS water.

Fig. 2 illustrates a typical process for producing FRS water. Prior to the electrolysis process, plain water 2 is pretreated by processes 4 to 10 to remove most of the contaminants and prepare the water for electrolysis process 12 to produce a radical solution 14. As the name suggests, the dechlorination process 4 removes chlorine present in normal water. The removal of chlorine in the first step of the pretreatment of the water 2 improves the overall electrolysis process in that no harmful chlorine gas is produced when the water is electrolyzed. The average volume of chlorine in plain water depends on the regulations imposed on it by water municipalities and jurisdictions. Typically, ordinary water has about 20-30mg/L chlorine. After chlorine removal process 4, it will contain only about 0-1 mg/L chlorine.

Magnetic Field processes 6 are well known for joining multiple H's, often tightly bound together in a cluster₂O water molecule, separated into single individual H₂O molecule (i.e., single molecule). H in water₂O water molecules tend to aggregate together, through which process H₂O water molecular groups are separated into individual H₂And O water molecules. H₂This separation of O water molecules increases the efficiency of the electrolysis process, since H₂O water molecular groups require more energy input to convert them to free radicals. This is because H₂O water molecular groups are low energy. On the other hand with H₂O water molecular group comparison, individual H₂O water single molecules tend to move randomly and have higher energy. The more energy and the more random the molecular motion, the easier the conversion to free radicals. Moreover, this process is directed to increasing H₂The electron strength of O single molecules is also helpful, as magnets are widely used in various applications such as microwaves, magnet production, etc. to enhance electrons.

Finally, the rare earth ore ceramic filtering process 8 is used for filtering residual H in the magnetic field process 6₂Conversion of O water molecular groups into a single individual H₂And O is a single molecule. Rare earth ores are composed of elements such as neodymium (Nd), cerium (Ce), lanthanum (La), zirconium (Zr), yttrium (Y), uranium (U), terbium (Tr), palladium (Pd), iron (Fe), gadolinium (Gd), titanium (Ti), calcium (Ca), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), silicon (Si), and aluminum (Al). The natural radioactivity of these substances further contributes to H₂O water molecular group to individual H₂The separation of the O water single molecules further promotes the effectiveness of the water electrolysis to produce free radical solution water.

The ion exchange filtration process 10 is used to remove "hardness" from the water, such as that caused by calcium and magnesium species. These elements can impair the efficiency of the electrolysis process because they tend to associate with other molecules and undergo unwanted chemical reactions, hindering the electrolysis of water. This process can also be used to remove unwanted ions from a contaminated water stream. If normal water or pretreated water is not available in a service area such as a remote disaster area, an additional filtering system is required before the pretreatment processes 4 to 10.

The pretreated water is electrolyzed using a high electric field electrolysis process 12 without the addition of chemicals. The electrolysis of water produces the free radical solution 14 of the present invention. The pretreatment processes 4 to 10 remove H₂Most chemical composites other than O, such as chlorine, magnesium, calcium, and the like. In the preparation of FRS water, all that is required is H₂And O. The pretreatedwater before electrolysis 12 is therefore soft water, almost equal to purified water. By the pretreatment process, general water is purified and most of contaminants are removed, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency. The electrolysis of water increases its ORP to above 900mV, while its HIC is stable in the pH range of 6-8.

Fig. 3 is the results of sample spectral transmittance tests of FRS water and purified water. A spectral analyzer measures the amount of absorbed (permeated) and transmitted spectrum by detecting the substance. The spectral absorption and transmittance pattern of the detection substance depends on the chemical complex contained therein. In this case, the detection substances are FRS water and pure water. The results indicate that FRS water is almost the same as purified water because the transmittance patterns of the two kinds of water shown in fig. 3A (purified water) and fig. 3B (FRS water) are almost the same. The data indicate that FRS water does not contain any chemical additives and is actually chemically H₂O。

Fig. 4 is a list of free radicals and their transition patterns in FRS water. The transformation pattern listed in fig. 4 can occur repeatedly at random both during and after the electrolysis process. Each radical is H in FRS water₂The results of the O water molecule conversion illustrate FRS water and regular water (without H therein)₂O molecular transition occurs). The same list of transition patterns and resulting generated radicals are as follows:

transition mode: radical generation:

oxygen gas

Ozone generator

Hydrogen peroxide

Superoxide anion

Hydroxy radical

Mono oxygen

Perhydroxyl radical

Hydroxyl ion

Peroxy hydroxyl radical

The generation of free radicals is random and not necessarily in the order listed in the above transition pattern and fig. 4. The free radicals are instantaneously and frequently changed from one to another in a random manner. The superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical float in the FRS water as free radicals and are eventually stabilized by conversion to ozone or hydrogen peroxide. Furthermore, hydrogen peroxide and ozone continue their transformation after electrolysis as well:

(conversion of Hydrogen peroxide)

(conversion of ozone)

The generated radicals are very unstable and tend to combine with other molecules or atoms around them for stabilization. This phenomenonAre used to destroy a variety of infectious bacterial diseases, such as pathogenic bacteria. The application of FRS water to the affected area causes free radicals in the FRS water to bind to bacteria and other molecules, disinfecting the affected area. When electrolyzing water, oxygen is forced from H₂Removing O water molecules and converting into unstable freeradical atomsThat atom tends to bond with other atoms or molecules around it. This binding of free radicals, such as oxygen, to other molecules such as pathogenic bacteria oxidizes and destroys the bacteria. It is important to realize that all the transformation patterns of the radicals shown in fig. 4 are random, continuous and repeatable and occur at nearly the same level for at least 2 hours after electrolysis.

Various tests indicate that FRS water maintains high ORP levels for at least 2 hours after production. FIG. 5 capture of FRS Water detected immediately after preparation^*The Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) test results of samples of OH radicals were 1 hour after preparation and two hours after preparation. All three ESR spectra were almost identical and are illustrated^*Capture of OH radicals, indicating that FRS water maintains the same level and conversion of radicals throughout at least two hours after preparation. The high ORP levels of greater than 900mV generated in FRS water contribute to the self-persistence of free radicals in sustained production and post-electrolysis conversion. In other words, FRS water continues to undergo the self-electrolysis process as long as ORP levels are high. Therefore, FRS water can be used as a disinfectant solution at least 2 hours after preparation, which is indeed a substantial application advantage compared to existing electrolyzed water, such as super acid water. The ORP levels of ultra acidic water decrease immediately after preparation, which means a loss of bactericidal capacity. In particular, the superacid water is able to maintain ORP at 900mV only 10-15 minutes after preparation. The ORP level of the FRS water of the present invention will reach its ORP peak typically 10-15 minutes after production and remain at levels greater than 900mV for at least 2 hours thereafter, including very strong free radical reactions.

Fig. 6 is a graph of the oxidation-reduction potential of FRS water over time. One ORP peak shows approximately 10-15 minutes after preparation, maintaining the same level for about 40 minutes. ORP levels gradually decrease over time. However, very high ORP levels (at about 900mV) are maintained for more than 4 hours after FRS water production. It should be noted that most microorganisms cannot survive in environments with ORP levels of 900mV or higher, and only a few can survive in environments with ORP levels of approximately 700-1000 mV. FRS water maintains high ORP levels and has a stable Hydrogen Ion Concentration (HIC) level of pH 6-8. As FRS water gradually returns to normal water, the radicals continue to combine with other radicals, such as oxygen present in FRS water and air. Exposure of FRS water to air increases the Dissolved Oxygen (DO) level, which is advantageous in part because of the increased redox potential to sustain free radical production. Typically, the DO of FRS water is greater than 10 mg/l. The production of free radicals eventually terminates when the ORP level in FRS water drops from about 1000mV to about 200-600 mV.

Fig. 7 is a graph of energy consumption of an electrolysis process for producing FRS water. As the electrolysis voltage increases, the redox potential increases in FRS water. This increase in ORP reduces the growing energy requirements for continuous electrolysis for production of FRS water, reducing energy consumption in the production process. The amount of electricity used to electrolyze water may be controlled manually by a power supply and an amplifier, or automatically by a central processing unit. The relationship between ORP levels in FRS water and electricity used to produce FRS water depends on many factors including, for example, the size of the electrolyzer, the nature of the water, the water temperature, and the like. The redox potential in FRS water can be adjusted by controlling the cell capacity and/or electrolysis duration. For example, for use in a medical environment, FRS water has the highest ORP value, which can be made, for example, to 1100 mV. Whereas in agriculture, FRS water with ORP of 900mV may be sufficient. Since FRS water maintains ORP levels greater than 900mV for at least two hours, the FRS water itself can serve as a power source, such as a battery.

FIG. 8 is a comparative table illustrating the difference in ORP, HIC and available chlorine levels between FRS water of the present invention and other existing prior art electrolyzed water. The prior art functional water such as super acidic water uses chlorine contained in tap water to increase the oxidation-reduction potential in an aqueous solution. In addition, other additives including various chemicals are also added to water to improve the electrolytic properties of water, which may result in the generation of various chlorine gases harmful to the human body. The FRS water production process of the present invention removes most of the chlorine in the first water treatment step. Therefore, FRS is produced as a result of the conversion of water molecules, while all other existing electrolyzed water is produced by a chemical reaction between water molecules and chemical electrolysis additives.

Having described illustrative embodiments of the invention, many modifications and alternative embodiments will now occur to those skilled in the art. For example, small changes in hydrogen ion concentration levels at pH6-8 or redox potentials between 900mV-1200mV are possible, in part because of the quality of the water used to make FRS water. The dissolved oxygen level varies depending on many factors, including temperature and pressure, but should be at least 10 mg/L. Such variations and alternative embodiments are contemplated and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and the appended claims.

Claims

1. Functional water, comprising:

h containing free radicals₂O water molecule;

a stable hydrogen ion concentration of pH 6-8;

and an oxidation-reduction potential of 900mV to 1200 mV.

2. The functional water according to claim 2, further comprising:

a service life of at least 2 hours after preparation.

3. The functional water according to claim 1, wherein the functional water contains no additive during and after the preparation.

4. The functional water according to claim 3, wherein the functional water is prepared by pretreatment and electrolysis of water.

5. The functional water of claim 4 wherein said pretreatment comprises purifying the water prior to said electrolysis.

6. The functional water of claim 1 further comprising a dissolved oxygen level of greater than 10 mg/L.