SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING AN OZONATED FLUID
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1. A system for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid, comprising:
- a tank for a fluid;
a skid in fluidic communication with the tank to receive the fluid from the tank;
the skid comprising an ozone generator to generate ozone gas, an injector to inject the fluid with the ozone gas to produce an ozonated fluid, a skid output line in fluidic communication with the skid and a distribution network to supply the distribution network with the ozonated fluid, and the skid output line in fluidic communication with the skid and the tank to supply the tank with the ozonated fluid;
the distribution network distributes the ozonated fluid for application; and
,the distribution network is in fluid communication with the tank to return unapplied ozonated fluid to the tank.
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Abstract
A system for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid is described. The system includes a tank for a fluid. A skid is in fluidic communication with the tank to receive the fluid from the tank. The skid includes an ozone generator to generate ozone gas and an injector to inject the fluid with the ozone gas to produce an ozonated fluid. A distribution network distributes the ozonated fluid for application. The distribution network is in fluid communication with the tank to return unapplied ozonated fluid to the tank.
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1. A system for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid, comprising:
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a tank for a fluid; a skid in fluidic communication with the tank to receive the fluid from the tank; the skid comprising an ozone generator to generate ozone gas, an injector to inject the fluid with the ozone gas to produce an ozonated fluid, a skid output line in fluidic communication with the skid and a distribution network to supply the distribution network with the ozonated fluid, and the skid output line in fluidic communication with the skid and the tank to supply the tank with the ozonated fluid; the distribution network distributes the ozonated fluid for application; and
,the distribution network is in fluid communication with the tank to return unapplied ozonated fluid to the tank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid, comprising:
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a tank to store a fluid, the tank in fluidic communication with a source of fluid; a skid to produce ozonated fluid; a skid supply line fluidly connecting the tank with the skid to supply the skid with the fluid; the skid comprising an ozone generator to generate ozone gas and an injector to inject the fluid with the ozone gas to produce an ozonated fluid from the fluid; a skid output line to output the ozonated fluid from the skid; one or more fluid lines connecting to the skid output line that receive the ozonated fluid from the skid and supply one or more applicators with the ozonated fluid for application, the one or more fluid lines comprising a first valve to open or close the one or more fluid lines; and
,a tank fill line fluidly connecting the tank and to the skid output line to supply the tank with ozonated fluid, the tank fill line comprising a second valve to open or close the tank fill line.
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20. A system for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid, comprising:
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a reservoir for a fluid; a skid in fluidic communication with the reservoir to receive the fluid from the reservoir; an inlet pump to supply the skid with the fluid; the skid comprising an oxygen concentrator to produce oxygen gas, the oxygen concentrator in supply communication with an ozone generator to generate ozone gas from the oxygen gas, an injector pump to supply an injector with the fluid from the inlet pump, the injector injects the fluid with the ozone gas from the ozone generator to produce an ozonated fluid, a degassing system to remove excess ozone gas from the ozonated fluid, an ozone destruct unit to destroy the excess ozone gas, a reaction vessel to process the ozonated fluid, a skid output line comprising valves for selectively supplying the ozonated fluid to a distribution network or to the reservoir; and
,the distribution network distributes the ozonated fluid to one or more applicators that spray or apply the ozonated fluid.
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21. A method for producing and distributing an ozonated fluid, comprising,
providing a reservoir for a fluid; - a skid in fluidic communication with the reservoir to receive the fluid from the reservoir;
the skid comprising an ozone generator to generate ozone gas and an injector to inject the fluid with ozone gas to produce an ozonated fluid;
a distribution network to distribute the ozonated fluid for application; and
the distribution network in fluid communication with the reservoir to return ozonated fluid to the reservoir;providing fluid to the reservoir; pumping the fluid from the reservoir to the skid; ozonating the fluid at the skid to produce an ozonated fluid; modulating the concentration of ozone in the ozonated fluid; distributing the ozonated fluid via the distribution network; applying a first portion of the ozonated fluid; and
,returning a second portion of the ozonated fluid to the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
- a skid in fluidic communication with the reservoir to receive the fluid from the reservoir;
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26. A system to monitor ozone levels of an ozonated fluid applied by ozonated fluid producing and dispensing equipment, comprising:
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a local sensor positioned to measure dissolved ozone levels in ozonated fluid produced by equipment for producing and dispensing ozonated fluid; a remote sensor positioned at point of application of the ozonated fluid to measure dissolved ozone levels at the application point; the local sensor in electrical communication with a local monitor; and
,the remote sensor in electrical communication with a remote monitor. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A system to measure ozone gas levels in ambient air for use with ozonated fluid dispensing equipment, comprising:
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hosing, the hosing comprising a collection opening to receive sample air; an ozone sensor to measure ozone levels in the sample air; and
,a pump in fluidic communication with the hosing to transfer the sample air to from the collection opening to the ozone sensor, wherein the ozone sensor measures the ozone levels in the sample air. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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