How the E-cigarette Atomizer Works: Atomization Technology of E-cigarettes
April 3rd, 2009 | 
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Let’s try to explain the atomizer technology of the e-cigarette in plain English. The atomizer is the part of the e-cigarette that converts the e-liquid into water vapor. The atomizer is a small metal tube. Inside it, there’s a tiny c l uster of metal wires—the heating component, and a micro pump. Depending on the model of the e-cigarette, atomizers vary in shape and size.
The Process of Atomization During E-Smoking
When a smoker takes a drag from an e-cigarette, a sensor (located inside the main body of the e-cigarette) activates the circuit board (also inside the main body). The circuit board, powered by the battery, sends two electrical currents—one to the pump and one to the heating component of the atomizer. The pump forces the e-liquid through the atomizer where the heating component starts vaporizing the e-liquid.
To most people, this sounds confusing because the atomizer comes before the cartridge with e-liquid. And suction goes in opposite direction—from the atomizer to the cartridge. If you want to solve this mystery, and the mystery of scientific writing, check my source—the European patent office. Who knows, you might come up with your own atomizing device.
Atomizer is the Most Sensitive Part of an E-cigarette
Every new e-smoker, sooner or later, learns this. It’s a good idea to keep a supply of spare atomizers, because most atomizers have a short life; and if your only atomizer dies, you risk going back to conventional cigarettes.
PS: Updated June 17, 2009
The model for how the e-cigarette works comes from information I found at the website of the European Union Patent Office. Many e-cigarette enthusiasts claim there’s no micro pump and that it exists only in the patent to confuse future competition.
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I took 2 apart, Its either just a heating eliment(3 peice e-cig);; Or an inductive heating coil.(2 peice)… THERE IS NO PUNP WHATSO EVER.
There is an operating indicator light, lithium battery, airflow censor, Computer chip containing a relay(built-in),—- The atomizer(Inductive or coil with cartrige.)
NO PUMP, and non of the other stuff, the idea was never built….
I reported the official document from the European patent office. I think the manufacturer and inventor have the right to modify their original invention and products. Thanks for sharing your experience with our readers.
Isn’t the fact that the atomizer has to be cleaned of residue indicative that we are taking this same residue into our lungs, and therefore isn’t really a healthy alternative? I realize that the e-liquid is not laden with the same tars and chemicals of a normal cigarette, but if that same stuff that accumulates on the atomizer is being painted on my lungs, then geez……
The residue that comes out after cleaning is in fact thicker, dehydrated e-liquid. No-one really knows the long-term effects of e-smoking. I’d say we’ll know for sure if someone started with e-cigarettes and lived long enough to be tested:-)
Other than that, any food in certain quantities can be poisonous for the body, even water.