Ultraviolet (UV) vs. Corona Discharge ozone
generation:o3ozone offers both
UV (ultraviolet), and Corona discharge
Ozone Generators. This gives us the competitive advantage because of lack of
bias between the two types of technology.
With ambient air systems, UV ozone generation is superior because of
stable high outputs and reduced cleaning/ maintenance. UV Ozone
Generators:
UV Ozone Generators:
UV PRO 550
Ozone Generator
UV PRO 1100 Ozone Generator
UV PRO 2800
Ozone Generator
UV PRO 4000
Ozone Generator
UV PRO 6800 Ozone Generator
When choosing between these two types of
technology,
consider trusting a company that sells both types of technology.
Which is better; UV (ultraviolet) Ozone Generation or
Corona Discharge?
See Also:
Ambient Air Ozone Generators Compared to Oxygen Fed or UV Ozone Generators
NOTE:
Some of information on different pages of this website regarding the comparison
of UV ozone generators to corona discharge ozone generators is redundant, but
depending on what you searched for, you may have landed on different pages.
We felt this information was important in decision making between the two types.
Why
are UV ozone generators a better choice than corona discharge ozone generators?
(For all air or surface sterilization
Shock treatment applications such as
MOLD, Smoke, Fire odors, musty smells, flood odor,
protein decomposition odor, germ and virus remediation, etc.)
The Biggest difference between corona discharge and UV ozone generation methods
is that UV ozone generators have stable ozone output levels throughout humidity
ranges, while the output of corona discharge ozone generators is
significantly reduced by just moderate humidity levels such as 40–70% (ozone
output is reduced by approx. 40-70% with 40-70% humidity). In addition, with UV
ozone generators, the cleaning
requirement is almost eliminated compared to corona discharge ozone generators.
Also, the ozone produced from a UV ozone generator is cleaner (no nitric acids)
and smells better than ozone produced from corona discharge machines, and is
just as powerful and often more powerful as ozone produced by corona discharge
ozone generators.
UV ozone generator models include
UV PRO 550,
UV PRO 550AT, UV PRO 1100AT,
UV PRO 2800,
UV PRO 4000,
and
UV PRO 6800
| If you need an ozone generator with adjustable
ozone output, two new models, the UV PRO 550AT or UV
PRO 1100AT are ideal. The "AT" stands for Adjustable with 48 hour
Timer. These models produce the cleanest and sweetest ozone ever
possible - adjustable down to very low levels or high levels for shock
treatments and are much more dependable than corona models on the
market! Please call 866-225-3858 for information or to purchase. |
Advantages of Corona
Discharge ozone generation:
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Creates higher quantities of ozone more efficiently (only
applies to ozone systems designed to be used with either heated desiccant air
driers or oxygen feed gas)
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Corona cell life exceeds the life expectancy of any UV bulb
(only applies to ozone systems designed to be used with either heated
desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas)
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Small construction allowing generator to be installed in virtually any
area
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Highest ozone concentration possible of any type of ozone generation
(only applies to ozone systems designed to
be used with either heated desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas)
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Industrial Systems can use preparations of oxygen, doubling the output
of ozone per volume vs. dry air or ambient air
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More cost-effective than UV-ozone generation for large scale high
concentration
installations.
(only applies to ozone systems designed to be used with either heated
desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas)
-
less electrical energy is required to produce a the same quantity
of ozone
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Higher gas phase concentrations means the handling of lower gas volumes
(again, this applies to ozone systems designed to be used with either
heated desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas)
Advantages of
Ultraviolet (UV)
ozone generation:
- less cleaning required;
easier to clean
- Zero Nitrogen Oxides
(000.000, while corona discharge ambient air systems are always 0.08%+; this is
a lot!)UV (ultraviolet) ozone production is not affected or diminished by
humidity
even with ambient air.Our UV units also produce
Hydroxyl Radicals as well as ozone. Hydroxyl Radicals are aggressive at killing
germs that go through the machine, though they cannot travel throughout a building as
their life expectancy is only a few seconds. It is the Ozone our UV Ozone
Generators produce that travels throughout the building killing germs during shock
treatments.
Disadvantages of UV ozone generation: (disadvantages
do not affect the type of systems treating air or mold as the differences in
concentration are realized when using oxygen)
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Maximum ozone production rate is two grams/hr per UV bulb -
depending on size while CD systems can obtain much higher concentrations
(only when used with either heated
desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas)
-
Highest ozone concentration that can be produced by 185-nm UV lamp is
0.2 percent by weight, approximately 10% of the average concentration available by
corona discharge
(only applies to ozone systems designed to be used with either heated
desiccant air driers or oxygen feed gas). (higher concentrations are needed for proper ozone water treatment and
other industrial applications)
|
Note that 0.2% of ozone is a significant
level; this is why ozone concentration is measured in Parts Per Million
(PPM). It only takes 3-4 PPM to kill off
all germs, including MOLD, Bacteria, and Viruses. |
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more electrical energy is required to produce a the same
quantity of ozone
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Lower gas phase concentrations of ozone means the handling of much
higher gas volumes
-
UV lamps solarize over time, requiring periodic replacement (after 9-16
months of continuous use)
Disadvantages of Corona Discharge ozone generation:
pure oxygen feed gas or an electronic heated
desiccant air drier, regardless
of claims
Humidity affects ALL ambient air fed corona discharge
systems - just as static electricity is reduced or eliminated by humidity...Regardless
of claims.
It is recommended to use UV ozone generators over corona discharge
ozone generators for all air applications including MOLD treatment,
Fire, Smoke, Flood, Water, ODOR, and Germ, Virus Remediation. UV ozone
generators will last longer and require minimal cleaning and maintenance while
maintaining consistent ozone output. The ozone output from all ambient air
Corona Discharge Ozone Generators is significantly diminished by humidity and
deposits (from the corona process).
UV Ozone Bulbs vs. UV
Sterilizer Bulbs
Note that UV ozone generators are
not simply UV sterilizers, but high output UV ozone generators.
There is a big difference in the
two types of UV bulbs used - often they are confused.
The bulbs included in our
UV ozone
generators produce high levels of ozone
for Shock treatments.
With these ozone producing bulbs, ozone air purification of a room can usually be
obtained in a just few minutes of use. Longer treatment times will result in high
levels of ozone for shock treatment
use - these high levels are for germ and mold killing treatments and should be done
while no one is in the room.
o3ozone will soon be offering UV sterilizer bulbs that are interchangeable with the
UV ozone producing bulbs of our UV Ultraviolet Ozone Generators for those wanting small
room occupied air purification without high output ozone production.
UV ozone generation is superior because of stable
high outputs and reduced cleaning/ maintenance. see the UV Ozone
Generators:
UV PRO 550,
UV PRO 2800, and
UV PRO 4000.
UV PRO 2800
*popular,
Professional Choice.
This
is the new choice for Commercial Ozone Applications / users!
UV PRO 2800
|
3 NEW
PRODUCTS!
NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW!
High powered
UV PRO 6800,
UV PRO 4000, and
UV PRO 2800
Ozone Generators. Use for serious restoration work, commercial
applications, manufacturing,
barns, etc.
Read why UV ozone generators outperform units rated higher.
The
UV PRO 2800 is designed for use as a
heavy duty Ozone shock treatment
tool. In higher humidity, the
UV PRO 2800 exceeds the ozone output of the PRO 5,000. (Read the
product description to understand why).
Ideal for use in fire / flood restoration,
crime scene cleanup (protein
decomposition), garbage compactors,
garbage transfer stations, heavy restoration, auto
detailing, all heavy odor remediation tasks, food service sterilization
packaging / manufacturing, bacteria or mold odors Home/ Commercial
decontamination, purifying rooms in hotels and for killing mold, and more.
AVAILABLE NOW!
Click here for more info!
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UV PRO 4000
*popular,
Professional Choice.
This
is the new choice for Commercial Ozone Applications / users!
UV PRO 4000
|
3 NEW
PRODUCTS!
NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW!
High powered
UV PRO 6800,
UV PRO 4000, and
UV PRO 2800
Ozone Generators. Use for serious restoration work, commercial
applications, manufacturing,
barns, etc.
Read why UV ozone generators outperform units rated higher.
The
UV PRO 4000 is designed for use as a
heavy duty shock treatment
tool. In higher humidity, the
UV PRO 4000 exceeds the ozone output of the PRO 10,000. (Read the
product description to understand why).
Ideal for use in fire / flood restoration,
crime scene cleanup (protein
decomposition), garbage compactors,
garbage transfer stations, heavy restoration, auto
detailing, all heavy odor remediation tasks, food service sterilization
packaging / manufacturing, bacteria or mold odors Home/ Commercial
decontamination, purifying rooms in hotels and for killing mold, and more.
AVAILABLE NOW!
Click here for more info!
|
UV PRO
6800
*Ultimate
Professional Choice.
This
is the new ultimate choice for Commercial Ozone Applications / users!
UV PRO
6800
|
3 NEW
PRODUCTS!
NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW!
High powered
UV PRO 6800,
UV PRO 4000, and
UV PRO 2800
Ozone Generators. Use for serious restoration work, commercial
applications, manufacturing,
barns, etc.
Read why UV ozone generators outperform units rated higher.
The
UV PRO
6800 is designed for use as the ultimate
heavy duty shock treatment
tool. In moderate to higher humidity, the
UV PRO
6800 exceeds the ozone output of competing units rated at
29,000mghr. (Read the
product description to understand why).
Ideal for use in fire / flood restoration,
crime scene cleanup (protein
decomposition), garbage compactors,
garbage transfer stations, heavy restoration, auto
detailing, all heavy odor remediation tasks, food service sterilization
packaging / manufacturing, bacteria or mold odors Home/ Commercial
decontamination, purifying rooms in hotels and for killing mold, and more.
AVAILABLE NOW!
Click here for more info!
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