Abstract: An apparatus comprising a cold-plasma ozone generator, the ozone generator comprising: a non-arcing non-coronal ozone production cell capable of generating ozone; the ozone production cell having a pair of electrodes placed on two sides of the production cell and spaced apart by an electrode gap, and a dielectric layer on each of the electrodes facing inward into the ozone production cell; a high-voltage pulse generator attached to the electrodes and configured for producing a glow discharge cold plasma between the electrodes, the high-voltage pulse generator being able to produce sufficient voltage to generate the glow discharge cold plasma; a cooling system attached to each of the electrodes; and an oxygen source adapted to provide gas flow through the production cell in the gap between the pair of electrodes that efficiently generates ozone in the cold plasma, wherein the dielectric layers are intimately and directly bonded to each of the electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and device for production of a new long-term storage-stable allotropic modification of oxygen, tetraoxygen O4, using a combination of known chemical reactions into one technological sequence, including chemical interaction of negative and positive oxidation state oxygen compounds. The method involves production of dioxygen difluoride by oxidation of molecular oxygen with fluorine, followed by the reaction of dioxygen difluoride with alkali metal peroxide, forming tetraoxygen O4. Tetraoxygen is stable in its liquid state up to a temperature of +40° C. and can be used for the oxidation of rocket fuel, long-term compact storage of oxygen, and many other purposes.

Abstract: An illustrative aqueous ozone delivery device for use with an aqueous ozone generator cartridge can be used for body part, tissue, and instrument sanitizing, including hand rinsing, hand sanitizing, and clinical treatment. One embodiment includes a hooded sanitizing chamber and spray devices directed to each hand of a user, a docketing station for pluggably receiving a replaceable ozone generator and sensor cartridge, and a controller for sensing hand position and orientation, delivering a desired ozone concentration and duration.

Abstract: A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly.

Abstract: An ozone gas generator includes a first electrode portion that includes a first electrode, and a second electrode portion that faces the first electrode portion, is disposed with a predetermined interval at which discharge between the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion is possible, and includes a second electrode, in which at least one of the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion includes a dielectric that is provided on a surface of the first electrode or the second electrode on sides facing each other, and at least one of the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion includes a layer that is provided on at least a portion of the surface of the first electrode or the second electrode on the sides facing each other, or the dielectric, and includes at least one of a metal or a metal compound, and the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion are configured such that accuracy of an interval between surfaces facing each other is ±3% or more a

Abstract: A device (1, 100) for controlling a flow of a gaseous fluid is disclosed. The device comprises a first electrode (10, 110) and a second electrode (20, 120) offset from the first electrode in a downstream direction of the flow. The electrodes are connectable to a voltage source. A thermally conducting flange (30) is arranged to extend in a plane parallel to a direction of the flow and adapted to dissipate heat from the gaseous fluid. At least a portion of the first electrode has a maximum height (h1) in a direction parallel to a direction of the flow and a maximum width (w1) in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the flow, wherein said maximum height is larger than said maximum width so as to improve the pumping efficiency of the device. A method for manufacturing the device, and a method for controlling a fluid flow by means of such device, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass parts release prevention, or specifically a glass splinter protection, for ionization devices, wherein a glass bulb is at least partially covered by a polymer film. The electrode is arranged within the glass bulb, and an outer electrode is slid over the outer contours of the polymer film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treatment of a pathology-affected site in a subject, the method comprising providing said site with a net electrical charge for a period of time by subjecting the subject to a flux of ionized gas molecules whereby is provided an electrical current between said site and tissue outside said site.

Abstract: An oxygen allotrope generator having a tube with an electrically grounded outer surface and an electrically positive inner surface. A plurality of corona reaction plates are spaced along the interior of the tube, the plates being longitudinally inter-connected by wires and being in electrical connection with the electrically positive inner surface of the tube. An outer jacket encloses the tube and provides a second linear pass for partially ozonated gas to flow in the generator. An alternative embodiment includes external distributed ground connections at the locations of the corona reaction.

Abstract: An apparatus for abatement of gases is provided. The apparatus includes a toroidal plasma chamber having a plurality of inlets and an outlet, and at least one chamber wall. One or more magnetic cores are disposed relative to the toroidal plasma chamber. The plasma chamber confines a toroidal plasma. A second gas inlet is positioned on the toroidal plasma chamber between a first gas inlet and the gas outlet at a distance d from the gas outlet, such that a toroidal plasma channel volume between the first gas inlet and the second gas inlet in the is substantially filled by the inert gas, the distance d based on a desired residence time of the gas to be abated.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air filter device having a high-voltage power transmission wire column. The device comprises: a filter paper, a filter frame, a net base, an ion filament arranged below the filter paper, and a discharge net arranged below the ion filament; the ion filament being installed on an ion filament component, the ion filament component being made of a net-shaped insulation material and being fixed onto the net base; the filter paper being fixed onto the filter frame, and the filter frame being cooperatively connected to the net base; wherein: the discharge net is provided with a ceramic insulating column, a top portion of the ceramic insulating column is connected to the ion filament component, the ceramic insulation column has a hollow through cavity, and a high-voltage connection wire of the ion filament passes through the cavity of the ceramic insulating column.

Abstract: There is provided an ozone generating apparatus that requires no use of cooling water, is small in size and easy in maintenance. The ozone generating apparatus includes a ground electrode 1 formed of a substantially cylindrical metal tube, and a high voltage electrode 5 having a substantially cylindrical dielectric body substantially concentrically arranged inside the ground electrode, and having a high voltage applied to an electrically conductive layer 6 formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof, in which an oxygen-containing gas is supplied into an electric discharge gap formed between the ground electrode and the high voltage electrode to generate ozone, wherein the ground electrode is formed integrally with plural air cooling fins 2 extending in a longitudinal direction at an outer peripheral side thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen, hydrogen and optionally water. The invention more particularly relates to a method for preparing an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide in which at least a portion of the reactor is cooled down to a temperature lower than 15° C.

Abstract: An electrode arrangement for an ozone generator includes a tubular dielectric which concentrically encloses a rod at a distance therefrom, and a filler material provided in an interstice between the tubular dielectric and the rod.

Abstract: A system employs a closed electrolyzer vessel into which water is circulated, and an electrode plate assembly is immersed to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. Only water is used as the electrolyte fluid. An air injector in the water return line injects air bubbling for enhanced dissociation of water. The electrode plate assembly is formed by one or more unit stacks of 7-plates each, including two outer cathode plates, a middle anode plate, and spaced inner plates. The generated gases are maintained in a stable condition by an electromagnetic coil assembly that separates the hydrogen gas from oxygen gas. The system can obtain 180% reduction in fuel usage in a vehicle engine, and 20 times reduction in carbon exhaust. It can obtain a 500% increase in fuel efficiency in an electrical power generator.

Abstract: An electrode arrangement for an ozone generator with a tubular outer electrode, which concentrically encloses a tubular dielectric at a distance therefrom, wherein the dielectric concentrically encloses a rod at a distance therefrom and wherein a filler material is provided in the interstice between the outer electrode and the dielectric and another filler material is provided in the interstice between the dielectric and the rod, wherein the rod is an insulator.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon feed includes a cell having two compartments and a membrane separating the compartments, wherein one compartment is communicated with a hydrogen source and the other compartment is communicated with the hydrocarbon feed to be treated, wherein the membrane comprises a palladium membrane which is modified to have an additional amount of a mix of palladium and other metals (Ni, Ag, Co and Au) between about 4.62*10?3 and 1.62*10?2 g/cm2; and a power source connected across the hydrogen source compartment to generate a current across same, whereby atomic hydrogen is formed from the hydrogen source at a surface of the membrane and diffuses across the membrane to react with the hydrocarbon feed. A process using this apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An electrode arrangement for an ozone generator with a tubular outer electrode, which concentrically encloses a tubular dielectric at a distance therefrom, wherein the dielectric concentrically encloses a rod at a distance therefrom and wherein a filler material is provided in the interstice between the outer electrode and the dielectric and another filler material is provided in the interstice between the dielectric and the rod, wherein the rod is an insulator.

Abstract: An ozone generating apparatus for making a temperature distribution in a dielectric tube more uniform including a sealed vessel, two tube sheets made of a conductive metal plate having a hole formed therein which are provided at a predetermined interval to divide the inside of the sealed vessel into three spaces; a metal tube formed so as to connect holes of the tow tube sheets, a dielectric tube which is inserted into the inner part of a dielectric tube so as to have a predetermined gap between an outer wall an inner wall of a metal tube and a metal electrode formed inside the dielectric tube. An alternating current voltage is applied between the tube and electrode, a gas including oxygen flowing in a gap is discharged to generate ozone, and a discharge suppressing member is provided at a part of the gap facing a tube sheet.

Abstract: An ozone generating element includes a laminated body including stacked dielectric layers. A discharge electrode is provided on a first of the dielectric layers. An induction electrode is provided on a second of the dielectric layers that is opposed to the discharge electrode with the first dielectric layer interposed therebetween. A protective layer is arranged on the first dielectric layer so as to cover the discharge electrode, and includes a glass ceramic.

Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting a fluid has a fluid-containing structure; an inward-facing first electrically conductive cylindrical body contained within said fluid-containing structure; an outward-facing electrically conductive-second cylindrical body disposed within said first cylindrical body, in mutually facing parallel and coaxial relation thereto, and spaced apart therefrom to define a fluid-occupiable cavity; a power supply electrically coupled between said first cylindrical body and said second cylindrical body, said power supply producing therebetween an electric field, said field comprising a waveform approximating a series of alternating square wave pulses of opposite polarity, said pulses having a maximum absolute value of approximately 60 volts per centimeter, a complete cycle of said waveform, comprising a first pulse and a succeeding pulse of opposite polarity, recurring with a frequency of between about 2 kHz: and about 5 kHz and providing about 2 amps to about 4 amps.

Abstract: A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode in operational proximity to the positive electrode, a dielectric in operational proximity to the positive and negative electrodes for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly is to be placed. A system is also provided for sanitizing and deodorizing water, food, surfaces and air including a microbiological reduction filter device having an input connected to a water supply, a venturi injector disposed within a housing and connected to an output of the microbiological reduction filter device which generates ozone and mixes the generated ozone with the water, and an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, a dielectric for generating the ozone, and a knob extending outside of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for air purification and disinfection is provided. The apparatus includes at least one elongated reactor having an elongated inner electrode and an elongated outer electrode. The outer electrode encompasses at least a portion of the inner electrode along a longitudinal axis of the reactor. The outer and inner electrodes are positioned in a substantially concentric relationship and define a reaction chamber therebetween. The apparatus also includes an inner electrode mounting member holding the inner electrode at an end of the inner electrode and an outer electrode mounting member holding the outer electrode at an end of the outer electrode. The apparatus further includes a power supply adapted to supplying electrical power to the inner and outer electrodes to generate plasma within the reaction chamber to purify and disinfect air flowing therethrough.

Abstract: The ultrasonic ozone-generating unit in accordance with the present invention has an ozone-generating device, an independent seat, a sink device, an utensil-holding device and a vegetable basket. The utensil-holding device and the vegetable basket are mounted in a receiving space of the independent seat or in a sink of the sink device. An ozone gas generated by the ozone-generating device with a close-type air-pumping device capable of producing powerful ultrasonic carrier-airflow is guided into the receiving space or the sink and dissolved in water to sterilize deodorize and bleach an object to be cleansed.

Abstract: An ozone generating apparatus having high reliability in which a glass tube can prevent from being damaged by melting a power feeding brush even if a large amount of short-circuit current flows. In an ozone generating apparatus using silent discharge, an alternating high voltage power is supplied from a power supply to a metal film formed in an inner wall of a glass tube by a power feeding brush comprising a brush shaft made of metal and a large number of metal thin wires fixed to the periphery of the brush shaft, the following equation satisfies. (D2/D1)?1/{1+(1/20?)}, wherein ‘D1’ indicates an outer diameter of a bundle of metal thin wires, ‘D2’ indicates an outer diameter of the brush shaft and ‘?’ indicates the line density of metal thin wires on a surface of the brush shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive diamond electrode, comprising a substrate having a plurality of convex and concave part disposed over the entire surface of the conductive diamond electrode, and a diamond film coated on the surface of said substrate, wherein the width of each convex part of said convex and concave part is in a range from 0.2 mm to 1 mm. The present invention can provide a conductive diamond electrode, applying a thin film of conductive diamond and a thick substrate, being less expensive than a self-supported type conductive diamond electrode and also having mechanical strength enough to be used in the zero-gap electrolysis, functioning stably for a long time with smooth water supply or gas liberation, and an ozone generator using the conductive diamond electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus 1 for the treatment of air comprising a low power corona discharge ozone generator 5,6 inside a chamber 9 having an inlet 2 and an outlet 7, and at least one air flow impeller 3 for inducing a flow of air through the chamber 9. The ozone generator 5,6 is formed and arranged for generating a restricted concentration of ozone, within an inactivating zone 10 contained within the chamber 9, through which the air flow is passed. The restricted concentration is sufficient to inactivate airborne pollutant material entrained in the air flow, yet decays sufficiently outside the inactivating zone so that the concentration of ozone in the cleaned air expelled from the apparatus 1 is at a physiologically acceptable level without the use of an ozone decomposition catalyzer.

Abstract: A plasma system for generating a plasma is generated. The plasma system includes a tube, a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The tube has a plasma jet opening, a first end surface and a second end surface. The plasma jet opening penetrates the wall of the tube. The plasma passes through the plasma jet opening and is emitted to the outside of the tube. The positive electrode has a side surface facing and adjacent to the tube. The negative electrode is separated from the positive electrode by a first predetermined distance. The negative electrode has a negative electrode side surface facing and adjacent to the tube. The first positive electrode and the first negative electrode are disposed between the first end surface and the second end surface, and a portion of the plasma jet opening is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

Abstract: The inventive ozone generator comprises at least one tubular external electrode (4), at least one internal electrode (7), wherein each internal electrode consists of a plurality of tubular metal segments (8) which are closed at least partially at each end and externally ceramic-coated, said tubular segments are disposed one behind another, mechanically de-coupled from each other and electrically connected, a rod (11) axially crosses the tubular segments (8) and is provided on the end thereof with means (12, 13) for axially clamping the tubular segments to each other in such a way that an electric contact is formed. Each tubular metal segment (8) is provided at each end thereof with an outwardly convex bottom (8a, 8b) which is embodied substantially in the form of a spherical cap, comprises a central area (18) for electric contact and is provided with a ceramic coating (9) consisting of at least two thin layers (9a, 9b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a spiral cylinder-shaped discharge unit for an ozone generator, wherein the discharge unit comprises at least one ground electrode, at least one insulating layer and at least one high voltage electrode that are stacked together and integrally curled into a number of spiral cylinder-shaped coils, wherein the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are separated by the insulating layer, and gaps are respectively present between the ground electrode and the insulating layer, and between the insulating layer and the high voltage electrode. The discharge unit is applicable to various kinds of ozone generator and can significantly improve ozone productivity of a single discharge unit and reduce manufacture cost.

Abstract: An ozone generating apparatus includes a base container for holding water, and a head assembly connected to the upper edge of the base container, the head assembly containing a plurality of ozone generating cells each having a dielectric tube and an electrode assembly coaxially disposed within the associated dielectric tube. The dielectric tubes and electrode assemblies are disposed and connected such that the tube and/or electrode assembly of each ozone generating cell can be accessed independently of all other ozone generating cells, and such that the possibility of cascade failure of all remaining ozone generating cells upon failure of a single cell is substantially eliminated. The base container is provided with a process back flood prevention structure to protect the ozone generating cells.

Abstract: The output of a flow restricting ozone generator assembly is connected through a conveying chamber to a low pressure port of a venturi nozzle which is inserted into the water circulating plumbing of a pool or spa. The conveying chamber then stores the water vapors from the water flow through the nozzle which are communicated to the ozone generator to promote the reaction products hydroxyradical OH that is then drawn through the port to mix with the circulating water flow. A spring biased valve at the inlet to the ozone generator is urged to close upon the instance when the flow through the nozzle ceases, terminating the low pressure at its throat and thereby fully confusing the reaction products from inadvertent escape.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a membrane-electrode assembly having a first electrode having a shape of a rod-form or a cylindrical-form, a strip-form diaphragm covering the periphery of the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed on a surface of the strip-form diaphragm; an electrolytic unit containing the membrane-electrode assembly; an electrolytic water ejecting apparatus containing the electrolytic unit; and a method of sterilization using the membrane-electrode assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for maximising ozone generation from a UV bulb. The apparatus includes a UV bulb which emits UV light below 200 nm, peaking at 185 nm. Bulbs emitting UV light at 185 nm are well known to generate ozone but generally also emit UV light at 254 nm which is well known to deplete ozone. The concept of the present invention is to create an environment where air or oxygen carrying gas can be exposed to the 185 nm and 254 nm UV light outputs from a bulb in such a way that the 185 nm ozone generating effect is enhanced and 254 nm ozone depleting effect is reduced. The apparatus also includes a member which may either be transmissive to or non-transmissive to UV light at 254 nm and the environment in which the effect of the UV light at 185 nm is enhanced exists between the UV lamp and the member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell for generating sterilized water in which lead wires having cathode and anode are alternately wound on a body in the horizontal direction, the cell is disposed in plural in the vertical direction to the flow of water by a given distance so that a plasma reaction is generated between both lead wires wound on the cell in the linear direction along the lead wires thereby increasing reaction efficiency per surface area of the cell.

Abstract: Devices for generating and storing ozone. The device includes a tank for containing gas therein; an ozone generator for generating ozone and communicating the ozone with the tank; and at least one valve for admitting gas into the device, holding gas in the device, and discharging gas from the device.

Abstract: A dielectric assembly for generating ozone includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode in operational proximity to the positive electrode, a dielectric in operational proximity to the positive and negative electrodes for generating the ozone, and a knob adapted to extend outside of a housing into which the dielectric assembly is to be placed. A system is also provided for sanitizing and deodorizing water, food, surfaces and air including a microbiological reduction filter device having an input connected to a water supply, a venturi injector disposed within a housing and connected to an output of the microbiological reduction filter device which generates ozone and mixes the generated ozone with the water, and an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes, a dielectric for generating the ozone, and a knob extending outside of the housing.

Abstract: A method for generating ozone from gases containing oxygen. The ozone is generated by silent electric discharge in an installation comprising at least two gaps, which are traversed by the gas, each of said gaps being formed between an electrode and a dielectric that separates each gap from an additional electrode. According to the invention, the restriction of the volumetric flow of the gas of at least one gap is controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ozone generator, comprising two electrodes and a dielectric layer arranged between the above such that between the dialectic layer and one of the electrodes an ozonizing gap is formed, through which an oxygen-containing gas can be run. In the direction of the flow of the gas, a dielectric capacity (CD) of the dielectric layer of the gas becomes smaller and/or layer thickness of the dielectric layer becomes greater, such that a gap width of the ozonizing gap is greater on the inlet side than the outlet side.

Abstract: A method for treating a gas characterized in that a low temperature plasma is generated in the presence of a metallic oxide oxidation catalyst, and an apparatus for treating a gas characterized by containing a low temperature plasma-generating unit carrying a metallic oxide oxidation catalyst are disclosed. According to the treating method and the treating apparatus, harmful components (such as carbon monoxide or a volatile organic compound) in a gas to be treated can be efficiently oxidized and rendered harmless, a foul odor may be rendered odorless, and further, microorganisms may be removed from and reduced in the treated gas.

Abstract: A system for reducing carbonaceous material is disclosed. The system includes a compartment configured to receive the carbonaceous material. An auger is located within the compartment and centered about a drive shaft. A rotational drive mechanism is coupled to the drive shaft and configured to rotate the auger to enable the carbonaceous material to travel through the compartment as the auger is rotated. A plurality of lifting arms are coupled to a surface of the auger. The lifting arms are configured to lift and stir the carbonaceous material as the auger is rotated. At least one microwave generator is coupled to the compartment and configured to radiate the carbonaceous material as it travels through the compartment to reduce the carbonaceous material into at least one chemical component of the carbonaceous material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating ozone is provided. An ozone generator comprises a substantially transparent element having ozone-generating means mounted on an inner element area and an outer element area. An enclosure is positioned over the element, and an oxygen-containing gas is directed through the inner element area, creating ozone from a portion of the oxygen-containing gas. The ozone and oxygen-containing gas is then redirected over the outer element area, so that the oxygen-containing gas is at least twice exposed to the ozone-generating means, thereby generating additional ozone.

Abstract: A compact capacitively coupled electrode structure for use in a gas plasma reactor/generator is disclosed. The electrode structure comprises a parallel plate type anode and cathode spaced to define a gas flow path or volume therebetween. A plurality of electrically conductive fin elements are interposed in the space between the anode and cathode. The fin elements substantially increase the ratio of electrode surface area to volume, and subdivide the gas flow path or volume, thereby substantially increasing the efficiency of plasma gas processing that is possible over a broad range of operating parameters, without substantially increasing the spacing between the anode and cathode. Static or closed operation is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a multi-anode/multi-cathode electrode assembly embodying the basic electrode structure and a highly efficient and compact gas plasma reactor/generator employing the assembly.

Abstract: An improved corona generator structure includes a ground tube body sheathed within an insulating sleeve. One end of the ground tube body is provided with a sealing lid for being firmly coupled to the end portion of the ground tube body. At least one piece of high voltage electrode plate is coupled with the insulating sleeve. The high voltage electrode plate is provided with a plurality of spacers for allowing a gap of a substantially equal height to be formed between every area of the high voltage electrode plate and the insulating sleeve so as to uniformly distribute the corona on the high voltage electrode plate when electricity conducts therethrough. Furthermore, the two retaining sleeves are coupled to both end portions of the high voltage electrode plate and the insulating sleeve such that the high voltage electrode plate is firmly positioned on the insulating sleeve.

Abstract: A method of producing ozone comprises the steps of generating intermittent bursts of corona discharge in an electrode region 20.2, and passing oxygen-containing fluid through the region, thereby to cause ionization of the oxygen. The electrode is energized by a train of voltage pulses. Each pulse has a rise time of better than 2 kV/100 ns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the use of atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma to clean and sterilize the surfaces of liquid handling devices.

Abstract: An ozone generator is proposed which comprises a plurality of plate-like ozone generating elements, stacked one on top of the other, which are in at least partial contact with a process water stream, each of the ozone generating elements having at least one plate-like, electrically insulated inner electrode and at least one likewise plate-like counterelectrode, between which a space is provided for a gas discharge. According to the invention, the ozone generating elements are situated at a distance from one another, perpendicular to their plate-like extension, in such a way that process water is able to flow between the ozone generating elements over substantial surface regions of the plate-like ozone generating elements.

Abstract: A compact capacitively coupled electrode structure for use in a gas plasma reactor/generator is disclosed. The electrode structure comprises a parallel plate type anode and cathode spaced to define a gas flow path or volume therebetween. A plurality of electrically conductive fin elements are interposed in the space between the anode and cathode. The fin elements substantially increase the ratio of electrode surface area to volume, and subdivide the gas flow path or volume, thereby substantially increasing the efficiency of plasma gas processing that is possible over a broad range of operating parameters, without substantially increasing the spacing between the anode and cathode. Static or closed operation is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a multi-anode/multi-cathode electrode assembly embodying the basic electrode structure and a highly efficient and compact gas plasma reactor/generator employing the assembly.

Abstract: An ozone generator comprises an electrode located within a dielectric tube with a ground electrode formed on the outer surface of the tube. The tube and ground electrode are surrounded by a coding jacket to allow the coolant to come into contact with the ground electrode and provide efficient cooling.

Abstract: A method for generating ozone from gases containing oxygen. The ozone is generated by silent electric discharge in an installation comprising at least two gaps, which are traversed by the gas, each of said gaps being formed between an electrode and a dielectric that separates each gap from an additional electrode. According to the invention, the restriction of the volumetric flow of the gas of at least one gap is controlled.