Example use cases for QTC water solutions but not limited to:
EXAMPLE 1
Cement Production
The use of energized water made by the unimproved device versus the improved device was evaluated in the production of cement. The powdered ingredients of cement were mixed and divided into two portions, the first portion being treated with energized water made from the unimproved device, and the second portion being treated with energized water made from the improved device. The amounts of water used to treat the two cement portions were equal and as specified in the instructions included on the container of cement powder. After sufficient water was added, the drying time of each portion of the cement was measured. The drying time for the cement was 3–4 hours when using the water treated with the improved device and approximately 12 hours when using water treated with the unimproved device. The improved device comprised an electrostatic signal generator such as that disclosed in the Binger '446 patent and two Rf signal generators, a first Rf signal generator creating a 1.25 kilohertz signal and a second Rf signal generator creating a 1.5 kilohertz signal. In addition, the improved device comprised a single antenna and no signal boosters. The device of the Binger '446 patent without the improvement was used as the unimproved device.
EXAMPLE 2
Octane Rating in Gasoline
The impact of treating gasoline with an unimproved device versus an improved device was evaluated as follows. An electrostatic device was placed between a reservoir tank and a receiving tank and gasoline was passed from the reservoir tank through an electrostatic device and into the receiving tank. After treatment, the octane rating of the gasoline was measured as previously described. The initial octane rating for the untreated gasoline was 87% and for the gasoline treated by the unimproved device was 87%; however, the octane rating for the gasoline treated by the improved device was 92.2%, indicating a dramatic increase in the octane rating. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention can be used to increase the octane rating of gasoline by at least 5% thereby increasing the octane rating from that of regular gasoline to premium gasoline. In the present example, the unimproved device was the electrostatic signal generator disclosed in the Binger '446 patent, and the improved device comprised the same electrostatic signal generator and further comprised two Rf signal generators, the first of which generated a 1.1 kilohertz signal and the second of which generated a 1.5 kilohertz signal. The improved device further comprised a stainless steel antenna, and no signal boosters were required to achieve these results. It will be understood that the flow rate of gasoline through the improved device may have, but was not observed to have, an effect upon the efficiency of energizing the gasoline.
EXAMPLE 3
Combustion of a Fluid With a Stack
The use of an unimproved versus an improved electrostatic device in the combustion of a fluid influent stream in a stack was evaluated as follows. A stack was preheated and run under normal operating conditions. An influent stream of fluid to be combusted was injected into the stack and combusted therein, and the stack temperature, carbon dioxide emission level, smoke emission, combustion efficiency, and flame appearance were determined. The influent liquid was injected into the stack at a rate of one gallon per hour for each test run. The table below summarizes the results obtained wherein Test 1 and Test 2 were conducted with the unimproved equipment and Test 3 was conducted with the improved equipment.
PARAMETER (Spec. value) TEST ONE TEST TWO TEST THREE NOZZLE SIZE IGPH @ 60 1 GPH 1 GPH 1 GPH DEGREES F. STACK TEMP: 550 DEGREES F. 590° F. 600° F. 550° F. CO2: 10% 10% 10% 8% SMOKE: 1% (10,000 ppm) 1% TRACE NONE OBSERVED EFF: 75.5% 75.50% 75.50% 71% FLAME: ORANGE/GOLD YELLOW/GOLD YELLOW/GOLD BRIGHT YELLOW/GOLD PATTERN: ERRATIC GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT
Accordingly, the improved device of the invention could be used in the combustion of a fluid in a stack to reduce required stack temperature, reduce carbon dioxide emission level, reduce smoke formation, and increase flame efficiency.
EXAMPLE 4
Milk Production
The use of the unimproved device versus the improved device in the production of milk in dairy cattle was evaluated as follows. Dairy cattle were divided into two groups and each group was given free access to a tank containing water. The first tank contained water treated by the unimproved device as disclosed in the Binger '446 patent and the second contained water treated with the improved device as disclosed herein. The improved device comprised the electrostatic generator of the Binger '446 patent and three Rf signal generators, a dual antenna array, and three signal boosters. The first, second and third Rf signal generators created Rf signals of 1.25, 1.38, and 2.1 kilohertz respectively. The results indicated that cattle consuming energized water prepared with the unimproved device produced on the average of 60.5 pounds of milk per day; whereas, cattle consuming energized water prepared with the improved device of the invention produced on the average of 67.05 pounds of milk per day. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention could be used to increase the production of milk in dairy cattle by at least five and preferably at least 10% per day. It was also observed that when cattle were given free access to both the first and second tanks, the cattle preferentially drank water from the second tank containing energized water prepared with the improved device of the invention. Further, the cattle drinking energized water from the improved device drank more water and generally displayed better health than those cattle drinking water prepared by the unimproved device.
EXAMPLE 5
Juice Production
The use of an unimproved electrostatic device versus an improved electrostatic device according to the invention in the production of juice was evaluated as follows. Juice syrup or concentrate was divided into two portions, the first portion being treated with the unimproved device of the Binger '446 patent and the second portion being treated with the improved device. In a similar fashion, water was divided into two portions to create a first portion treated with the unimproved device, and the second portion being treated with the improved device. The respective first portions and second portions were combined to form a first juice treated with the unimproved device and a second juice treated with the improved device. Using a taste test as the discerning criterion in evaluating the difference between the first and second juices, it was determined that at least 2% and preferably at least 4% by volume less juice syrup was required in the second juice in order to make the second juice taste substantially the same as the first juice. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention can be used to reduce the amount of juice syrup, or concentrate, required to make a juice product from the juice concentrate. This reduction in the demand of juice, syrup or concentrate results in a financial savings for the manufacture of the juice since less juice syrup, or concentrate, will be required to produce a final commercially acceptable juice. A first improved device of the invention comprises an electrostatic signal generator, a first Rf signal generator which creates a 1.1 kilohertz signal, a second Rf signal generator which creates a 1.5 kilohertz signal, and a stainless steel antenna, the improved device does not require a signal booster although it can include one or more signal boosters.
EXAMPLE 6
The Killing of Coliform Bacteria
The use of an improved device versus an unimproved device in the killing of bacteria was evaluated as follows. An electrostatic generator such as disclosed in the Binger '446 patent was used as the unimproved device, and the same electrostatic signal generator was improved by adding to it a first Rf signal generator which creates a 1.15 kilohertz signal, a second Rf signal generator which creates a 1.3 kilohertz signal, an antenna, and two signal boosters. A bacterial suspension in water containing approximately 26,600 coliform cells per 100 mL of solution was divided into two portions. The first portion was treated with the unimproved device, and the second portion was treated with the improved device. When the first portion was treated with the unimproved device, little to no cell death was observed; however, when the second portion was treated with the improved device, the bacterial cell count dropped down to less than approximately one coliform cell per 100 mL of solution which is equivalent with potable water. Accordingly, the improved device of the present invention can be used to significantly reduce the amount of bacterial load in a solution containing a high load of bacteria, and more specifically it can be used to generate potable water from a solution containing 20,000 or 25,000 coliform cells per 100 mL of solution. It will be understood that the improved device of the invention can be used to lyse or kill any type of microbes found in fluids containing fecal waste or raw sewage.
EXAMPLE 7
Barley Silage Production
The use of an unimproved versus improved device in the production of barley silage was determined as follows. The unimproved device was the same as that used in the previous examples; however, the improved device comprised a voltage spike signal generator, four Rf signal generators, a stainless steel antenna, and two signal boosters. The first, second, third and fourth Rf signal generators created Rf signals corresponding to 1.1 kilohertz, 1.5 kilohertz, 1.8 kilohertz, and 2.1 kilohertz, respectively. A field of barley was divided into two sections, the first section of which received water treated with the unimproved device and the second section of which received energized water prepared with the improved device of the invention. Each section was watered as needed to promote plant growth and maintain plant health. During harvest, the barley produced from the first and second sections of the field was measured, and it was determined that the barley crop obtained from the second section of the field was 72% larger by weight than the barley crop obtained from the first section of the field. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention can be used to increase grain production by at least 25%, preferably at least 50%, and more preferably at least 70% above grain production which is achieved using water not treated with the improved device. It was also noted that the barley crop in the second section had significantly less insect damage than the barley crop in the first section.
EXAMPLE 8
Feed Grass Production
Part A
The use of an unimproved versus improved device in the production of feed grasses was evaluated as follows. An unimproved device such as used in the previous example was used herein and further improved according to the invention by the addition of four Rf signal generators, a stainless steel antenna, and six signal boosters. The first; second, third, and fourth Rf signal generators created Rf signals including 1.1 kilohertz, 1.5 kilohertz, 1.8 kilohertz, and 2.1 kilohertz, respectively. The quality of the feed grass, which in the present example included Rhodes grass, was evaluated by measuring the nitrogen and protein content of the grass after harvesting. The results indicated that the Rhodes grass harvested from the field receiving water treated with the unimproved device had a nitrogen content of 1.8% and a protein content of 11.25%. However, the grass harvested from the field receiving the energized water prepared with the improved device contained a nitrogen content of 2.6% and a protein content of 16.25%. Each field received only the amount of water required to keep the grass healthy and growing. It is well known that feed grasses having higher nitrogen and protein concentrations are preferred over those with lower nitrogen and protein concentrations. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention can be used to increase the nitrogen content and protein content in feed grasses.
Part B
A field containing alfalfa was divided into two sections wherein the first section received water prepared with the unimproved device above and the second section received energized water prepared with the improved device of the invention. The effect of the water upon the quality of the alfalfa was evaluated by determining the moisture content, protein content, and crude fiber content of the alfalfa after it was harvested. The first and second sections of the field were irrigated with the respective waters as needed to promote plant growth and maintain plant health. The harvested alfalfa obtained from the first section had a moisture content of 56.08%, a crude protein content of 19.5%, and a crude fiber content of 31.5%. The alfalfa contained from the second section had a moisture content of 80.63%, a crude protein content of 25.3%, and a crude fiber content of 22.6%. Accordingly, the improved device of the invention can be used to increase the moisture content and protein content of the feed grass and simultaneously reduce the fiber content of the feed grass as compared to the feed grass irrigated with water not prepared with the improved device of the invention. A feed grass having a high moisture and protein content and a reduced fiber content is preferred by cattle feeders since it facilitates digestion and provides greater nutrition to cattle. The improved device in the present example incorporated a double antenna array rather than a single antenna as described in Part A above.
EXAMPLE 9
Shrimp Production
The use of an improved device according to the invention was evaluated in the production of nursery grown shrimp. Ten 5-acre ponds were stocked with brine shrimp (about 1.5 lbs.; ˜700,000 shrimp). The ponds were divided into groups A and B which received regular unenergized salt water and energized salt water, respectively. The survival rate, time-to-market, weight of shrimp produced per acre of pond, and the food conversion rates were monitored and or determined. The survival rate is a measure of how many of the initial brine shrimp survived until harvest of the shrimp. A higher survival rate is preferred. The time-to-market is measure of how many weeks it takes for the shrimp to reach an acceptable weight at which time they are harvested and brought to market. A lower time-to-market is preferred. The food conversion rate is a measure of how much food the shrimp require in order to maintain optimal growth and maximize production. The shrimp were fed grains such as cattle feed. A lower food conversion rate is desired. The results are summarized below.
Survival Rate Time-to-Market Production Food Convesion Group (%) (wks.) (lbs./acre) Rate A 60 20.2 4015 2.56 B 92 18.3 5985 2.19
The improved device of the invention used to achieve these results include first, second, third and fourth Rf signal generators that generated the following Rf signals: 1100, 1500, 1800 and 2100 KHz, respectively. The device also included an electrostatic signal signal generator and a three antenna array. A signal booster was not required but can be used if desired.
It will be understood, in view of the above data, that the device of the invention and energize water made therewith can be used to increase the production of, increase the survival rate of, reduce the feed requirement of and reduce the time-to-market of nursery grown salt water shrimp.
Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in the foregoing Detailed Description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions of parts and elements without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to encompass such rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions of parts and elements as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A method of increasing milk production in dairy cattle comprising the steps of:
treating a water-containing source fluid an electrostatic device to form an energized fluid; and administering to dairy cattle an effective amount of the energized fluid for a period of time sufficient to increase milk production in the dairy cattle by at least 5% by volume with respect to milk production achieved by administering the source fluid to the dairy cattle; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into a source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized fluid.
2. A method of increasing the octane rating in gasoline comprising the steps of treating a source gasoline with an electrostatic device for a period of time sufficient to form an energized gasoline having a final octane rating that is at least 5% greater than the octane rating of the source gasoline and wherein the electrostatic device comprises:
a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source gasoline in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form an energized gasoline.
3. A method of preparing cement having a reduced drying time comprising the steps of:
treating a source water with an electrostatic device to form an energized water; and mixing the energized water with a mixture to form a wet mass of cement having a drying time that is at least 40% shorter than a corresponding mass of cement made with the source water; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source water in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized water.
4. A method of increasing meat production in at least one of poultry, swine, and cattle comprising the step of:
treating a water-containing source fluid with an electrostatic device to form an energized fluid; and administering to the at least one of poultry, swine, and cattle an effective amount of the energized fluid for a period of time sufficient to provide at least one of poultry, swine and cattle having a meat mass which is greater than a meat mass of poultry, swine, and cattle, respectively, being administered the source fluid; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized fluid.
5. A method of increasing a nutrition value of a feed grass comprising the steps of:
treating a water-containing source fluid with an electrostatic device to form an energized water-containing fluid; and administering to the feed grass an effective amount of the energized water based fluid for a period of time sufficient to forth an improved feed grass having a nutritional component present in a first amount which is greater than a corresponding second amount in the feed grass that has been treated with the water-containing source fluid; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into a source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form an energized fluid which can provide a measurable benefit to at least one of a living organism machinery, equipment, process and substance.
6. A method of claim 5 wherein the feed grass is selected from the group consisting of:
alfalfa, lawn grass, sod grass, barley, wheat, rye, tiff green grass, bluegrass, blue stem grass, buffalo grass, clover grass, prairie grass, hay, and dichondra grass.
7. A method of increasing crop production comprising the step of:
treating a water-containing source fluid with an electrostatic device to form an water-containing energized fluid; and treating a crop with an effective amount of the energized fluid for a period of time sufficient to increase a production of the crop with respect to a corresponding production which would be obtained by treating the crop with the source fluid; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized fluid.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the crop is selected from the group consisting of:
wheat, barley, tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, strawberries, lettuce, onion, cabbage, melons, grapes, dates, citrus fruits, potatoes, corn, peanuts, lettuce, squash, fruit tree crop, and fruit bush crop.
9. A method of producing an energized beverage having reduced beverage concentrate comprising the steps of:
treating a source water with an electrostatic device to form an energized water; treating a source beverage concentrate with the electrostatic device to form an energized beverage concentrate; and
mixing the energized water and the energized beverage concentrate to form an energized beverage; wherein the energized beverage requires less beverage concentrate to perform substantially the same as a corresponding unenergized beverage in a taste test; and wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source water in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized water.
10. An improved method of combusting a fluid comprising the steps of:
treating a source fluid with an electrostatic device to form an energized fluid; and combusting the energized fluid in a stack; wherein combustion of the energized fluid results in at least one of a lower carbon dioxide emission level, a lower smoke emission level, a lower required stack temperature, and improved flame performance as compared to combustion of the source fluid in the stack; and
wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized fluid.
11. A method of tracking a fluid flowing through a fluid conduit comprising the steps of:
treating a fluid flowing through a first point of a fluid conduit with an electrostatic device to energize the fluid; and monitoring a property of the fluid at a downstream second point of the fluid conduit to determine whether the fluid has been energized; wherein a change in the property corresponds substantially with a change in energy of the fluid; and wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into the source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form an energized fluid.
12. An improved method of producing shrimp comprising the steps of:
treating a salt water source with an electrostatic device to form energized salt water; and treating a first group of shrimp with an effective amount of the energized salt water for a period of time sufficient to at least one of increase the production of, increase the survival rate of, reduce the feed requirement of and reduce the time-to-market of the first group of shrimp as compared to a substantially similar second group of shrimp not treated with the energized salt water; wherein the electrostatic device comprises: a fluid conduit; a voltage spike signal generator for generating at least one voltage spike signal; at least first and second radio frequency RF signal generators for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; and at least one antenna disposed in the fluid conduit for generating at least two different RF signals having controlled frequencies; wherein: the at least one antenna emits into a source fluid in the fluid conduit a combination signal comprising the at least one voltage spike signal and the at least two different RF signals to form the energized saltwater.
