Balboa Wavezone3NE - Wavezone Sanitation Introduction; Sanitation Science Explained

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Introduction of Wavezo
3
ne Combo – Powerful Sanitation Method & The Science Behind It:
UVC radiation “kills” bacteria and viruses in the water exposed to the UV rays.
Ozone (O
3
) is a powerful oxidant that oxidizes organics contaminants in water.
UV generators and Ozone generators are being widely used for spa and hot tub applications today.
When combining Ozone and UV together in a reactor chamber, the sanitation power is multiplied.
The science behind the phenomenon is called Advanced Oxidation Process or AOP.
 AOP utilizes the powerful oxidation ability of hydroxyl radicals.
 AOP is a chemical reaction process designed to remove organic and inorganic materials in the water
through reaction with hydroxyl radicals.
 AOP is based on production of hydroxyl radicals. The more hydroxyl produced the better sanitation power.
 The chemical formula of hydroxyl radical is (·OH).
 Hydroxyl radical is highly reactive. It is a strongest oxidant in water.
 Hydroxyl radicals oxidize unselectively both organic and inorganic contaminants.
Hydroxyl radicals are formed in the UV/Ozone chamber through a chain of chemical reactions:
1. O
3
+ UV => O
2
+ O.
2. O + H
2
O => 2 (·OH). 2 Hydroxyl radicals
3. 2 (·OH). => H
2
O
2.
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidant agent.
4. H
2
O
2
+ UV => 2 (·OH). 2 Hydroxyl radicals