Patent ID: 6793739
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B01J,B08B,C01B,C23G

Abstract:
A method for removing solid deposits of NOx from an ozone generator; said generator comprising:(a) a first and second electrode, said electrodes being spaced from each other and having a passageway therebetween; (b) said solid deposits of NOx located within said passageway; said method comprising the step of (i) ceasing the production of ozone in the ozone generator; (ii) passing a warm cleaning gas through said passageway to evaporate said solid deposits of NOx with boiling points equal to or less than 65Â° C. which are deposited therein; said warm cleaning gas exiting said ozone generator at a temperature sufficient to maintain the NOx in a gaseous state until said NOx exits said ozone generator.