The Effects of Different Electrode Holes on Ozone Generation

The research investigates the effects of different electrode holes and configuration parameters of ozone chambers on ozone generation. Ozone has been widely used for various applications without producing residues that are harmful to the environment. In most applications, higher ozone concentrations are required to fulfill this task. This study is an attempt to generate ozone at high concentration with parameters such as the holes shape of perforated electrodes, the gap spacing, and the input voltage. The total capacitance has been measured through this system. The effect of capacitance on ozone concentration was obtained by measuring the density of the charge across the gap while the discharge occurred. The amount of charge formed, which was then split, affected the increase in ozone concentration. The total capacitance also affected the ozone generation. It was found that maximum ozone concentration of 2185.31 ppm was obtained when using the hexagonal (honeycomb) shape of a perforated stainless electrode with 1 mm gap spacing, and 772.14 ppm was obtained when using the round shape of a perforated aluminum electrode with 1 mm gap spacing. It shows that the hexagonal (honeycomb) shape of perforated stainless electrode contributes to high electric field strength between the gap spacing, leading to high ozone concentration.