Device for the treatment of industrial fluids, and process for the treatment of fluids

Abstract

A device for the treatment of industrial fluids, applicable in leaching plants, refining ponds, solvent extraction, acid water decontamination networks, or any chemical transformation process of liquid solutions, because it comprises, in an integrated manner: The Hybrid Reactor (1) operates as a continuous flow unit where the process begins in the Venturi (2). The electrolyte enters through the fluid inlet (3), flowing towards the internal geometric restriction (4) to generate the necessary vacuum. This vacuum draws in ambient air through a suction filter (5) and a suction tube (6), which are attached to the main body by joining suction tubes (7). The resulting two-phase mixture is stabilized as it passes through the fluid and air outlet (8).Flow continuity is ensured by the 316L stainless steel coupling flanges (9), which act as a structural link connecting the Venturi (2) to the Multimodal Energy Activation Module (10). Within this block, the mixture flows through the 316L stainless steel tube (11), which serves as the interface for the concentrically installed ultrasonic transducer rings (12) that induce sonocavition. The entire reaction assembly is enclosed by a polymer housing (13) that provides acoustic insulation and airtight protection. Finally, the device's energy performance is validated by an externally integrated LED light (14) for continuous visual monitoring. The Venturi (2) and the Multimodal Energy Activation Module (10) operate simultaneously and synergistically to induce combined hybrid cavitation states.A process for the treatment of industrial fluids, applicable in leaching plants, refining ponds, solvent extraction, acid water decontamination networks, or any chemical transformation process of liquid solutions, because it comprises the following correlative physical and chemical stages: A. Collection and Suction: The electrolyte is extracted from the refining pond (15) by passing through an electrolyte suction filter (16) and an electrolyte suction tube (17) to ensure a solution free of impurities before entering the circuit, to treat the electrolyte and convert ferrous Fe2+ to ferric Fe3+. B. Propulsion: A pump (18) pressurizes the fluid towards the fluid inlet (3) of the Venturi (2), providing the energy necessary to initiate the hydrodynamic treatment. C.Nucleation (Stage 1 of the device): As the fluid passes through the Venturi (2), specifically through the internal geometric restriction (4), the pressure drop causes the autonomous suction of air through the suction assembly, which is filtered by an air suction filter (5), air suction tube (6), and suction tube junction (7). D and F. Control and Discharge: The system is protected by a polymer housing (13) with visual monitoring via LED (14). The treated fluid flows into the discharge pipe (19), which provides the residence time necessary to complete the oxidation process before reaching the final tank (20).