Parametric Study of Ozone Generation by Coronas

It is shown that previous data on the ozone generation rate by dc coronas can be described by a simple model employing the following concepts. 1) The ozone generation rate is proportional to the electrical power dissipated in the ionization sheath surrounding the wire. 2) The voltage drop across the ionization sheath is proportional to the corona threshold voltage and independent of both the applied voltage and the corona current.