Revolutionizing Ozone Restoration: Jet Engine Ozone Seeding Idea

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of tuning commercial jet engines to emit ozone as a method to replenish the ozone layer. Participants conclude that this approach is impractical due to the engines' primary function of consuming oxygen for combustion, which contradicts the production of ozone. Additionally, the reactive nature of ozone and the high temperatures within jet engines further complicate this idea. Current scientific consensus indicates that the ozone layer is showing signs of recovery, primarily due to the phase-out of CFCs.

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Would it be possible to tune commercial jet engines to emit ozone and replenish the ozone layer?
 
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There doesn't seem to be a problem with a "rapidly depleting ozone layer" anymore.
 
Psi 5 said:
Would it be possible to tune commercial jet engines to emit ozone and replenish the ozone layer?

Probably not, since the main purpose of the engines is to consume oxygen during combustion to produce the thrust. Plus, ozone is reactive and engines are hot...
Mk said:
Would it be possible to tune commercial jet engines to emit ozone and replenish the ozone layer?
Problems tend to get more press than solutions, so a lot of people don't know that. It is just now starting to regenerate, as CFCs have been all but phased out.

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2006/08/24/ozone-recovery.html
The ozone layer, Earth's protective layer of gas that blocks ultraviolet rays from the sun, is showing signs of recovery, scientists say.
 
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