Abstract: In a method and device for separating components in a corona discharge zone an air stream containing water molecules is passed between at least one ionizing electrode and at least one non-ionizing electrode; and high voltage is applied to the electrodes to create a corona discharge zone consisting of a plasma region wherein ozone is formed and a dark region where predominantly hydrogen peroxide is formed. The air flow entering the corona discharge zone is divided into two separate air flows, a first of which passes through the corona discharge plasma region, and a second of which passes through the dark corona discharge region; and a negative pressure gradient is applied to the plasma region only so as to remove the ozone and thereby separate the ozone from the hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: In a method and device for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a corona discharge zone is generated between a first electrode (10) and a second electrode (6) one of which is insulated and another of which is not insulated and wherein a respective surface of each of the electrodes face one another. The first electrode (10) is rotated so as to induce relative rotation between the first electrode and the second electrode; and liquid water is conveyed on to a surface of the first electrode facing the second electrode close to the axis of rotation (4) of the first electrode whereby the liquid water advances outward through the corona discharge zone towards a periphery of the first electrode under the action of centrifugal force caused by rotation of the first electrode.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus (10) for air disinfection a unipolar corona discharge zone (26) is formed between an ionizing portion (15) of a first electrode (14) and a non-ionizing second electrode (18) by applying high DC voltage (22?, 22?) across the first and second electrodes and water molecules in an air flow (25) conveyed through the corona discharge zone are converted to hydrogen peroxide molecules. An electric field (27, 27?, 27?) is generated across the air flow close to the corona discharge zone for preventing ions escaping from the corona discharge zone into the atmosphere. This allows a higher corona discharge current to be applied than would be permitted if ions were able to escape into the atmosphere, which results in a higher yield of hydrogen peroxide and increases the efficiency of disinfection. It also helps to prevent dust from settling on the ionizing portion (15).

Abstract: In a method and device for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a corona discharge zone is generated between a first electrode (10) and a second electrode (6) one of which is insulated and another of which is not insulated and wherein a respective surface of each of the electrodes face one another. The first electrode (10) is rotated so as to induce relative rotation between the first electrode and the second electrode; and liquid water is conveyed on to a surface of the first electrode facing the second electrode close to the axis of rotation (4) of the first electrode whereby the liquid water advances outward through the corona discharge zone towards a periphery of the first electrode under the action of centrifugal force caused by rotation of the first electrode.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus (10) for air disinfection a unipolar corona discharge zone (26) is formed between an ionizing portion (15) of a first electrode (14) and a non-ionizing second electrode (18) by applying high DC voltage (22?, 22?) across the first and second electrodes and water molecules in an air flow (25) conveyed through the corona discharge zone are converted to hydrogen peroxide molecules. An electric field (27, 27?, 27?) is generated across the air flow close to the corona discharge zone for preventing ions escaping from the corona discharge zone into the atmosphere. This allows a higher corona discharge current to be applied than would be permitted if ions were able to escape into the atmosphere, which results in a higher yield of hydrogen peroxide and increases the efficiency of disinfection. It also helps to prevent dust from settling on the ionizing portion (15).

Abstract: A method and device for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide, wherein a corona discharge zone is generated between a rotating electrode formed as a hollow rotor of a centrifugal fan and a fixed electrode. The rotating electrode is rotated relative to an insulation layer of the fixed electrode, and high voltage AC power is applied to the fixed electrode while conveying vapor through the corona discharge zone. In one aspect, the novelty resides in using the rotating electrode for conversion of water to vapor. In another aspect, conductivity between the two electrodes induces electrolysis, which is used for high voltage AC transmission to the rotating electrode.

Abstract: Bipolar ionizer circuit includes a high voltage AC voltage generator having a high potential output and a low potential output, the high potential output being capacitively coupled to respective high potential inputs of a pair of mutually opposite polarity voltage multipliers and the low potential output being capacitively coupled via an auxiliary capacitor to respective low potential inputs of the voltage multipliers. Outputs of the voltage multipliers are connected to respective ionizing electrodes, and an external ion imbalance indicator is connected in parallel to the auxiliary capacitor, which is thereby able to provide automatic balance of the ion current.

Abstract: A method and device for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide, wherein a corona discharge zone is generated between a rotating electrode formed as a hollow rotor of a centrifugal fan and a fixed electrode. The rotating electrode is rotated relative to an insulation layer of the fixed electrode, and high voltage AC power is applied to the fixed electrode while conveying vapor through the corona discharge zone. In one aspect, the novelty resides in using the rotating electrode for conversion of water to vapor. In another aspect, conductivity between the two electrodes induces electrolysis, which is used for high voltage AC transmission to the rotating electrode.

Abstract: A device for cleaning ionizing electrodes includes a coil spring fixedly mounted at opposite ends, and an ionizing electrode operable by an actuator plunger for reciprocating movement relative to an axis of the coil spring along a line that extends from an outer periphery of the spring toward an inner periphery thereof, whereby during each reciprocating movement a tip of the electrode penetrates a complete cross-section of the coil spring so as to intersect the adjacent coils at opposing extremities thereof each of which is thereby able to collect dust and other waste deposits from the electrode.

Abstract: A method and generator for generation of hydrogen peroxide which operate on the principle of conveying air-liquid or vapor flow through a corona discharge zone in air. Such devices can be used for disinfection of air and of various objects for industrial and home uses.

Abstract: Bipolar ionizer circuit includes a high voltage AC voltage generator having a high potential output and a low potential output, the high potential output being capacitively coupled to respective high potential inputs of a pair of mutually opposite polarity voltage multipliers and the low potential output being capacitively coupled via an auxiliary capacitor to respective low potential inputs of the voltage multipliers. Outputs of the voltage multipliers are connected to respective ionizing electrodes, and an external ion imbalance indicator is connected in parallel to the auxiliary capacitor, which is thereby able to provide automatic balance of the ion current.

Abstract: A method and generator for generation of hydrogen peroxide which operate on the principle of conveying air-liquid or vapor flow through a corona discharge zone in air. Such devices can be used for disinfection of air and of various objects for industrial and home uses.

Abstract: Ionizing electrode with a cleaning mechanism including a solenoid with a bushing, a magnetic conductor, a coil housing a core having first and second ends, a return spring and a terminal for high voltage supply mounted on its body. The ionizing electrode is mounted inside the bushing and is configured so that an ionizing end and a non-ionizing end of the electrode protrude from the bushing, the non-ionizing end being fastened to the first end of the solenoid core.

Abstract: Ionizing electrode with a cleaning mechanism including a solenoid with a bushing, a magnetic conductor, a coil housing a core having first and second ends, a return spring and a terminal for high voltage supply mounted on its body. The ionizing electrode is mounted inside the bushing and is configured so that an ionizing end and a non-ionizing end of the electrode protrude from the bushing, the non-ionizing end being fastened to the first end of the solenoid core.

Abstract: A method for generating ions is disclosed. The method includes generating AC high voltage using a stationary AC generator, applying the AC high voltage to one or more AC/DC voltage converters via capacitive air coupling between a high voltage terminal of the AC generator and one or more high voltage terminals of the AC/DC voltage converters. The method also includes rotating the AC/DC voltage converters, each AC/DC voltage converter connected to an air ionizing electrode that rotates with the AC/DC voltage converter it is connected to when that AC/DC voltage converter is rotated, relative to the AC generator, in an air flow. The method further includes providing additional capacitive air coupling between a low voltage terminal of the AC generator and one or more low voltage terminals of the AC/DC voltage converters, and multiplying the voltage output of the AC/DC converters. An ion generator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a device for automatic positive and negative ion balance control in a bipolar ion generator. The method may include applying bias voltage from a bias voltage source to a bias electrode from a power supply that includes an AC voltage generator and a voltage multiplying circuit of at least one cascade. The method may also include controlling a bias current flowing through the bias electrode for the purpose of stabilization of that current, wherein the step of controlling of the bias current is performed during charging of a capacitor in the voltage multiplying circuit.

Abstract: A method and a device for automatic positive and negative ion balance control in a bipolar ion generator. The method may include applying bias voltage from a bias voltage source to a bias electrode from a power supply that includes an AC voltage generator and a voltage multiplying circuit of at least one cascade. The method may also include controlling a bias current flowing through the bias electrode for the purpose of stabilization of that current, wherein the step of controlling of the bias current is performed during charging of a capacitor in the voltage multiplying circuit.

Abstract: A method for generating ions is disclosed. The method includes generating AC high voltage using a stationary AC generator, applying the AC high voltage to one or more AC/DC voltage converters via capacitive air coupling between a high voltage terminal of the AC generator and one or more high voltage terminals of the AC/DC voltage converters. The method also includes rotating the AC/DC voltage converters, each AC/DC voltage converter connected to an air ionizing electrode that rotates with the AC/DC voltage converter it is connected to when that AC/DC voltage converter is rotated, relative to the AC generator, in an air flow. The method further includes providing additional capacitive air coupling between a low voltage terminal of the AC generator and one or more low voltage terminals of the AC/DC voltage converters, and multiplying the voltage output of the AC/DC converters. An ion generator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for air purification from dust includes electrically charging dust by air ionization; and collecting the charged dust by an electric field force, performed in a common airflow while changing the direction of the airflow at least once by an angle of more than 135°.

Abstract: A method for air purification from dust comprising electrically charging dust by means of air ionization; and collecting the charged dust by means of an electric field force, performed in a common airflow while changing the direction of the airflow at least once by an angle of more than 135°.