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Powertron has been involved in the manufacturing of ozone generators for the last 8 years. We are well established and have been manufacturing quality products for over 25 years, servicing both local and neighbouring African markets. All goods are manufactured to the highest quality levels in our factory based in Durban, South Africa. These ozone generators have been designed in order to reduce the need for harmful chemicals used in the purification of air and water and hence to promote a chemical-free environment !!
We supply ozone generators for various applications in industry including :
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Our range of products include the MightyAir, MightySpa and MightyZone ozone generators, which set the standard in quality and user-friendly operation. Our vast experience within the electronics industry has enabled us to keep abreast with the latest developments in ozone technology. Our ozone generators are based on the Corona Discharge (CD) method of ozone production. All ozone generators are built to suit the harsh African climate.
We also carry a variety of accessories incuding Venturis, Non-return Valves and
various connectors, SiliconeTubing and Air pumps / Electromagnetic air compressors. Check out our ozone
accessories page for more info.
Ozone has over the last few years come into the spotlight as an effective replacement for chlorine and other harmful chemicals. Many European countries have joined the ozone revolution and are enjoying the rewards of ozone technology as well as the health and economical benefits.
What is OZONE????
Ozone( O³ ) is a triatomic molecule, consisting of three oxygen atoms.It is an allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the diatomic O². Ozone cannot be stored and transported like other industrial gases (because it quickly decays into diatomic oxygen) and must therefore be produced on site
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Ozone may be formed from O² by electrical discharges (lightning) and by action of high energy electromagnetic radiation. Certain electrical equipment generate significant levels of ozone. This is especially true of devices using high voltages, such as laser printers, photocopiers, and arc welders. Electric motors using brushes can generate ozone from repeated sparking inside the unit. Large motors that use brushes, such as those used by elevators or hydraulic pumps, will generate more ozone than smaller motors.
Due to the high reactivity of ozone, only few materials may be used like stainless steel (quality 304 / 316L), glass, polytetrafluorethylene, or polyvinylidene fluoride. Viton may be used with the restriction of constant mechanical forces and absence of humidity.
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Corona discharge method
This is the most popular type of ozone generator for most industrial and personal uses. While variations of the "hot spark" coronal discharge method of ozone production exist, including medical grade and industrial grade ozone generators, these units usually work by means of a corona discharge tube. They are typically very cost-effective, and do not require an oxygen source other than the ambient air. However, use of an oxygen concentrator can further increase the ozone production.
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Industrial applications
Ozone can be used for bleaching substances and for killing microorganisms in air and water sources. Many municipal drinking water systems kill bacteria with ozone instead of the more common chlorine. Ozone has a very high oxidation potential. Ozone does not form organochlorine compounds, nor does it remain in the water after treatment, so some systems introduce a small amount of chlorine to prevent bacterial growth in the pipes, or may use chlorine intermittently, based on results of periodic testing. Where electrical power is abundant, ozone is a cost-effective method of treating water, as it is produced on demand and does not require transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals. Once it has decayed, it leaves no taste or odor in drinking water.
Industrially ozone or ozonated water is used to:
- Disinfect laundry in hospitals, food factories, care homes etc
- Disinfect water before it is bottled
- Deodorize air and objects, such as after a fire. This process is extensively used in Fabric Restoration
- Kill bacteria on food or on contact surfaces
- Ozone swimming pool and spa sanitation
- Scrub yeast and mold spores from the air in food processing plants
- Wash fresh fruits and vegetables to kill yeast, mold and bacteria
- Chemically attack contaminants in water (iron, arsenic, hydrogen sulfide, nitrites, and complex organics lumped corona discharge together as "colour")
- Provide an aid to flocculation (agglomeration of molecules, which aids in filtration, where the iron and arsenic are removed)
- Manufacture chemical compounds via chemical synthesis
- Clean and bleach fabrics
- Assist in processing plastics to allow adhesion of inks
- Age rubber samples to determine the useful life of a batch of rubber
- Hospital operating rooms where air needs to be sterile
- Eradicate water borne parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium in surface water treatment plants. This process is known as ozonation
- Ozone is a reagent in many organic reactions in the laboratory and in industry. Ozonolysis is the cleavage of an alkene to carbonyl compounds
Many hospitals in the U.S. and around the world use large ozone generators to decontaminate operating rooms between surgeries. The rooms are cleaned and then sealed airtight before being filled with ozone which effectively kills or neutralizes all remaining bacteria.
Ozone is used as an alternative to chlorine or chlorine dioxide in the bleaching of wood pulp. It is often used in conjunction with oxygen and hydrogen peroxide to completely eliminate the need for chlorine-containing compounds in the manufacture of high-quality, white paper
Ozone can be used to detoxify cyanide wastes (for example from gold and silver mining) by oxidizing cyanide to cyanate and eventually to carbon dioxide.