Ozone (O₃) is a naturally occurring gas composed of three oxygen atoms, known for its powerful oxidising and disinfecting properties. At Pacific Water Technology, we design and supply advanced ozone systems that effectively purify both air and water, providing a safe, chemical-free solution for commercial and industrial applications across Australia.
How Ozone Works
Ozone is produced when UV light or electrical discharge splits oxygen molecules (O₂) into single oxygen atoms. These atoms then recombine with other O₂ molecules to form ozone (O₃). The weak bond holding the third oxygen atom makes ozone highly reactive, allowing it to oxidise contaminants and destroy microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and mould.
Benefits of Ozone Purification
Powerful Disinfecting Agent – The oxidation reaction ruptures microbial cell membranes, ensuring effective sterilisation.
Cleaner Purification – Ozone replaces conventional methods like chlorine, hot water, and steam, reducing chemical use and energy consumption.
Eco-Friendly – After reacting, ozone naturally reverts back to oxygen, leaving no harmful by-products.
How Our Ozone Systems Are Produced
Pacific Water Technology uses High Voltage Electrical Discharge (Corona Discharge) technology to generate ozone efficiently and safely. Our systems are engineered for commercial and industrial settings, offering reliable performance for applications including water treatment, air purification, laundry systems, and surface sanitation.
With these systems, businesses can achieve enhanced water quality, safer environments, and lower chemical usage, all while maintaining compliance with Australian safety and environmental standards.
Strong Oxidiser
Ozone is a highly unstable molecules since oxygen atoms like to be bonded together as O2 as opposed to O3. The weak bonds holding together the 3rd oxygen atom cause instability which ultimately makes ozone a powerful oxidising agent. Ozone is able to oxidise a variety of substances including microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, mould) and organic/inorganic compounds (plastics, rubbers, metal ions).
Disinfecting Agent
The highly unstable 3rd oxygen atom also makes ozone a powerful disinfecting agent. A large amount of energy is transferred during the oxidation reaction between ozone and the substance being oxidised. This energy transferred is sufficient enough to rupture the outer membranes of microorganisms leading to their destruction.
Cleaner Means of Purification
Ozone’s powerful ability to oxidise and disinfect makes it ideal to replace common purification sources like chlorine, hot water and steam in many applications. Ozone reactions do not produce any harmful by-products as ozone just reverts back to oxygen. This means a reduction in chemical use, by-product as well as energy during many purification applications.
How is Our Ozone Produced?
Pacific Water Technology’s Ozone generators make use of High Voltage Electrical Discharge (Corona Discharge) technology to produce ozone.