Debunking Myths About Cold Plasma Ozone Generators: The Truth About Efficiency and Performance

There is significant misinformation in the ozone industry, primarily driven by a lack of understanding or an unwillingness to invest in proper research and development. As a result, substandard ozone generators dominate the market. Unaware of the science behind ozone generation, customers often opt for these low-cost, poorly performing systems.

A common misconception involves “cold plasma” ozone generators, often marketed as superior due to claims of lower heat production. While it is true that reducing plasma temperature and improving cooling efficiency can theoretically increase ozone concentration, most so-called “cold plasma” generators fail to produce ozone concentrations higher than 3–5% wt.

In comparison:

Absolute Ozone® Atlas 30 produces ozone concentrations as high as 9–22% wt.
This results in far superior performance:
A 30 g/h Atlas 30 generator dissolves approximately 90% of its produced ozone into water, equating to 27 g/h effectively dissolved.
By contrast, a “cold plasma” generator rated at 30 g/h produces ozone concentrations of 3% wt. Achieves only about 10 g/h dissolved ozone under ideal conditions.

Efficiency Comparison:

To match the performance of one Atlas 30, you would need 2 or 3 “cold plasma” generators, which:

Consume significantly more oxygen: ~12 SLPM per unit, totalling ~36 SLPM for three units.
More equipment is required, increasing installation, operational, and maintenance costs.

In contrast, the Atlas 30 delivers equivalent or better performance using only 4 SLPM of oxygen. This ensures greater efficiency and provides substantial cost savings—approximately $15,000 USD less compared to deploying three “cold plasma” generators.

Conclusion

The question then arises: Which plasma is really “cold”? When ozone concentration, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are considered, Absolute Ozone® generators outperform the so-called “cold plasma” systems, delivering unparalleled value and performance.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want further clarification or technical comparisons. I’m happy to assist you in choosing the most effective and economical ozone solutions for your projects.