Other Applications
Ozone is an extraordinary natural oxidizing agent which has the following characteristics and advantages:
- Ozone is a very powerful oxidizer (second only to fluorine).
- Ozone is a stand-alone organic sanitizer which simplifies sanitation and kills a broad spectrum of microbes (Organisms Killed by Ozone) 10 to 5000 times faster than halogenated chemicals.
- Ozone oxidizes organic and inorganic impurities.
- Ozone’s powerful oxidation potential allows it to be effective in the reduction or elimination of taste, odor and color (air and water).
- Ozone reactions (unlike halogen chemicals) do not produce toxic halogenated byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THM’s) and ozone rapidly decomposes to oxygen leaving nothing behind.
- Ozone can be utilized in both an aqueous and gaseous form.
- Ozone, when used with proper protocols (SOP’s) and employee training, is one of the most cost effective, safest and environmentally friendly oxidizers and sanitizers available.
- Ozone is a cold sanitizer which saves energy and minimizes equipment maintenance costs and cool down cycles common with hot water and steam.
- Ozone has been approved by the FDA for food processing and by the USDA as an organic.
- Ozone is pH neutral, (does not change the acid/alkaline balance).
- Ozone systems can be highly automated and are very reliable.
These characteristics and advantages make ozone effective in a wide variety of applications including but not limited to the following.
- Agriculture (Pesticide, Disinfectant)
- Fish Hatcheries/Aquaculture (Disinfectant)
- Paper & Pulp (Bleaching, Disinfection, Odor Control)
- Beverage Industry / Bottled Water (Bottle, Can and Equipment Sterilization)
- Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems (Sterilization)
- Commercial Car Wash Operations (Water & Wastewater, Chemical Reduction)
- Containers/Food Storage Tank Wash Down (Sterilization)
- Cooling Towers (Bio-Fouling Control/Chemical Replacement)
- Corks and Capsules (Sanitation, Mold Control, Taste and Odor Control)
- Dairies (Sanitation and Disinfection)
- Electronics (Ultra-pure Process Water)
- Fruit/Vegetable Processing (Disinfection, Product Extension)
- Groundwater Reclamation (Organic and Inorganic Oxidation/Reduction)
- Hydroponics (Water Treatment, Disinfection)
- Laundry and Dish Washing (Low Temperature Sanitation, Chemical Replacement)
- Industrial Applications (Halogenated Chemical Replacement, Process Gas, Process Water and Wastewater Treatment)
- Meat and Poultry Processing (Sanitation, Disinfection, Product Storage)
- Medical(Equipment Sterilization)
- Mold Control
- Odor Control (Oxidation – Water and Air)
- Ozonated Ice (Disinfection, Sanitation, Extending Product Storage Life)
- Pools & Spas (Non-Chemical Disinfection)
- Soil Remediation (Chemical Oxidation, Sterilization, Sanitation)
- Water Well Reclamation (Oxidation)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment (Organic and Inorganic Oxidation, Metals Reduction, Disinfection, COD/BOD Reduction, Turbidity Control, Water Reuse Applications)
- Zoos and Public Aquariums (Disinfection, Sanitation)
- Much more…
McClain has worked with its clients in the use of ozone in a broad spectrum of applications. Regardless of your ozone application, chances are we will have the equipment, protocols and knowledge you are looking for. If not, we pride ourselves in providing assistance in the utilization of ozone in new applications and developing new process protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). If you would like to learn more about how ozone can be utilized in your facility or application please Contact Us. We look forward to working with you on your ozone applications.
