Is a compressor required to generate oxygen and ozone? If so, what factors need to be considered to achieve optimum performance?

Air compressors are typically only required for larger ozone systems, say for municipal wastewater or high-flow/high-contaminant water. For these larger treatment systems, the air compressor plays a vital role in the achieving optimum oxygen and ozone generation. A comprehensive understanding of site conditions, compressed air quality and electricity source are extremely important in the sizing and selection of the air compressor. Oxygen generation is an exact science that requires an air compressor that is specified properly.  For example, an oxygen reduction of just 1 cubic foot per minute can affect the amount of ozone produced.

The first step in ensuring a successful outcome is to confirm the air compressor is properly sized to meet the required air flow rate of the system. Inline air-filters can ensure “clean air” feed from the compressor to proper pressure and air quality is supplied. The key take-away …an appropriately specified air compressor is the critical first step in achieving optimum oxygen generation.

Aclarus Ozone systems are designed and engineered incorporating site specific conditions to deliver optimum water treatment solutions. Aclarus offers on-going service and preventative maintenance to ensure all system components, including the air compressor, deliver optimum performance for the life of our systems. To learn more about Aclarus system engineering, servicing and maintenance plans please contact us here.