Telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of microalgae carbon sequestration, and discloses a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangements, which comprises a reactor main body, a light adjusting assembly, a light adjusting part and a plurality of lamp tubes, a telescopic frame is arranged in the reactor main body, and the light adjusting part is arranged at the top end of the reactor main body. A center shaft of the telescopic frame is rotationally connected to the middle of the reactor top plate, the illumination adjusting part is arranged on the center shaft, the lamp tubes are arranged on the illumination adjusting part in the circumferential direction, and the distance and the illumination angle between the lamp tubes and the microalgae are adjusted through the illumination adjusting part; the gas adjusting part is arranged at the bottom of the reactor main body, and external gas is conveyed into the reactor main body through the gas adjusting part. The photosynthesis efficiency and carbon sequestration capacity of microalgae can be remarkably improved, and the device is compact in structure, energy-saving and environment-friendly, can be widely applied to the fields of industrial carbon capture, urban air purification, ecological restoration and the like, and provides important technical support for achieving the aim of carbon neutralization.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of microalgae carbon fixation, and particularly relates to a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasingly serious global climate change problem, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality have become the core issues of common concern of countries around the world. As a kind of efficient photosynthetic organism, microalgae has great application potential in the field of carbon capture and utilization due to its excellent carbon fixation capacity and environmental adaptability. Microalgae can convert carbon dioxide into organic matter through photosynthesis while releasing oxygen, which not only can effectively reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but also can produce high-value biomass products such as biofuels, food additives and pharmaceutical raw materials, so as to realize efficient utilization of resources.

[0003] However, although the microalgae carbon fixation technology has significant advantages in the theoretical level, it still faces many challenges in practical application. First, the photosynthesis efficiency of microalgae is directly affected by the light conditions. The traditional microalgae culture system usually uses fixed light source or natural light as the main light source, but due to the fluctuation of the direction and intensity of sunlight with time and weather, the light distribution is uneven, which affects the growth rate and carbon fixation efficiency of microalgae. In addition, in the process of large-scale cultivation, the problem of light attenuation is particularly prominent, especially under high-density cultivation conditions, the light energy is difficult to penetrate the culture solution to reach the deep layer of microalgae cells, which further limits the improvement of carbon fixation capacity.

[0004] Secondly, sufficient carbon dioxide supply is required for the process of microalgae carbon fixation. The existing microalgae reactor often has the problem of uneven gas distribution, which leads to too low carbon dioxide concentration in some areas, while gas waste may occur in other areas. This unbalanced gas supply not only reduces the utilization rate of carbon dioxide, but also increases the operating cost. In addition, the design of traditional reactor usually occupies a large area, which is difficult to meet the actual demand of efficient carbon fixation, especially in the scenes of limited land resources such as cities or industrial areas.

[0005] Therefore, it is urgent to provide a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement to solve the above problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following scheme: the present application provides a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement, which comprises a reactor main body, the top end of the reactor main body is provided with an opening, and a reactor top plate is installed in the opening, and further comprises:

[0008] The light adjusting assembly comprises a light adjusting member and a plurality of lamp tubes, a telescopic frame is arranged in the reactor body, a central shaft of the telescopic frame is rotationally connected in the middle of the reactor top plate, the light adjusting member is arranged on the central shaft, a plurality of the lamp tubes are arranged on the light adjusting member in a circumferential direction, and the distance and the irradiation angle between the lamp tubes and the microalgae are adjusted by the light adjusting member.

[0009] The gas adjusting member is arranged at the bottom of the reactor body, and external gas is delivered into the reactor body through the gas adjusting member.

[0010] According to the present application, the light adjusting member comprises a plurality of main rods, the top and bottom of the central shaft are fixedly connected with a plurality of electric push rods at equal intervals in a circumferential direction, one end of each of the main rods is fixedly connected with a piston rod of each of the electric push rods, the other end of each of the main rods is connected with the central shaft through a hinged structure, and the connecting end of each of the main rods and the hinged structure is provided with the lamp tube.

[0011] According to the present application, the hinged structure comprises a first support rod hinged at one end of the central shaft, one end of a second support rod is hinged at the other end of the first support rod, the other end of the second support rod is hinged with one end of the main rod, and the lamp tube is arranged on the second support rod.

[0012] According to the present application, the gas adjusting member comprises a gas distribution plate, the gas distribution plate is fixedly connected at the inner bottom of the reactor body and located below the central shaft.

[0013] According to the present application, a plurality of gas outlets are formed in the gas distribution plate.

[0014] According to the present application, the bottom end of the reactor body is provided with a liquid outlet and an air inlet, the top plate of the reactor is provided with a liquid inlet and an air outlet, and the air inlet is in communication with the gas distribution plate.

[0015] According to the present application, a silica gel gasket is arranged between the reactor body and the reactor top plate, and the silica gel gasket is fixedly connected to the reactor body.

[0016] According to the present application, the reactor body and the reactor top plate are both made of a light-transmitting material.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages and technical effects:

[0018] The built-in light arrangement telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor provided by the present application can, in use, adjust the light angle of the lamp tube and the spacing between the lamp tube and the microalgae through the light adjusting member arranged for different light conditions outside, thereby maintaining high light supplementing effect under various external sunlight conditions and providing an ideal growth environment for microalgae cultivation, and the gas distribution uniformity is improved through the gas adjusting member arranged to reduce gas waste. The present application can significantly improve the photosynthesis efficiency and carbon fixation capacity of microalgae, and has the advantages of compact structure, energy saving and environmental protection, and can be widely applied in the fields of industrial carbon capture, urban air purification and ecological restoration, thereby providing important technical support for realizing carbon neutralization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0020] Fig. 1 It is a schematic diagram of the reactor main body structure of the present application;

[0021] Fig. 2 It is a schematic diagram of the light adjusting assembly structure of the present application;

[0022] Among them, 1, reactor main body; 2, reactor top plate; 3, lamp tube; 4, telescopic frame; 5, main rod; 6, electric push rod; 7, first support rod; 8, second support rod; 9, gas distribution plate; 10, liquid outlet; 11, gas inlet; 12, liquid inlet; 13, gas outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, not all. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] REFERENCE Figs. 1-2The application provides a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement, which comprises a reactor main body 1, an opening is arranged at the top end of the reactor main body 1, a reactor top plate 2 is arranged in the opening, and the reactor main body 1 further comprises:

[0026] A light adjustment assembly comprises a light adjustment piece and a plurality of lamp tubes 3, a telescopic frame 4 is arranged in the reactor main body 1, the central shaft of the telescopic frame 4 is rotationally connected to the middle part of the reactor top plate 2, the light adjustment piece is arranged on the central shaft, and the plurality of lamp tubes 3 are arranged on the light adjustment piece in a circumferential direction and the distance and the irradiation angle between the lamp tubes 3 and the microalgae are adjusted through the light adjustment piece.

[0027] A gas adjustment piece is arranged at the bottom of the reactor main body 1, and external gas is delivered into the reactor main body 1 through the gas adjustment piece.

[0028] In an embodiment of the application, in use, the light adjustment angle of the lamp tubes 3 and the distance between the lamp tubes 3 and the microalgae are adjusted through the light adjustment piece according to different light conditions of the external environment, so that the efficient light supplement effect is always maintained under various external sunlight conditions, and an ideal growth environment is provided for microalgae culture, and the gas distribution uniformity is improved through the gas adjustment piece, and the gas waste is reduced.

[0029] As an optional implementation, the light adjustment piece comprises a plurality of main rods 5, a plurality of electric push rods 6 are fixedly connected to the top and the bottom of the central shaft in a circumferential direction at equal intervals, one end of each of the plurality of main rods 5 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of each of the plurality of electric push rods 6, the other end of each of the plurality of main rods 5 is connected to the central shaft through a hinged structure, and the connecting end of each of the plurality of main rods 5 and the hinged structure is provided with a lamp tube 3.

[0030] In an embodiment of the application, the telescopic main rods 5 are driven by the electric push rods 6 to move, so that the lamp tubes 3 are moved, and the distance between the lamp tubes 3 and the microalgae is adjusted.

[0031] As an optional implementation, the hinged structure comprises a first support rod 7 hinged to one end of the central shaft, the other end of the first support rod 7 is hinged to one end of a second support rod 8, the other end of the second support rod 8 is hinged to one end of the main rod 5, and the lamp tube 3 is arranged on the second support rod 8.

[0032] In an embodiment of the application, the first support rod 7 and the second support rod 8 are arranged to connect the main rod 5 and the central shaft, and when the main rod 5 moves, the hinged first support rod 7 and the second support rod 8 ensure the movement and rotation of the lamp tube 3, so that the irradiation angle and the position of the lamp tube 3 are adjusted.

[0033] As an optional implementation, the gas adjustment piece comprises a gas distribution plate 9, the gas distribution plate 9 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the reactor main body 1 and located below the central shaft.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present application, the air distribution plate 9 is arranged to deliver external air into the reactor body 1.

[0035] As an optional embodiment, the air distribution plate 9 is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, the air outlet holes are arranged to ensure uniform delivery of air.

[0037] As an optional embodiment, the reactor body 1 is provided with a liquid outlet 10 and an air inlet 11 at the bottom end, and the reactor top plate 2 is provided with a liquid inlet 12 and an air outlet 13, wherein the air inlet 11 is in communication with the air distribution plate 9.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present application, the air inlet 11 is in communication with the air distribution plate 9, which is used for air delivery.

[0039] As an optional embodiment, the reactor body 1 and the reactor top plate 2 are provided with a silica gel gasket, which is fixedly connected to the reactor body 1.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present application, the silica gel gasket is arranged to prevent the escape of carbon dioxide gas and create a high carbon dioxide concentration gas atmosphere in the internal cavity of the reactor body 1.

[0041] As an optional embodiment, the reactor body 1 and the reactor top plate 2 are both made of light-transmitting material.

[0042] In one embodiment of the present application, the reactor body 1 and the reactor top plate 2 are both made of light-transmitting material, which ensures the irradiation of sunlight on the microalgae.

[0043] The present application provides a telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement. In use, the electric push rod 6 is installed on the outer side of the central shaft, and the piston rod end is directly connected with the main rod 5. By receiving instructions from the controller, the electric push rod 6 can push or pull the main rod 5 to realize telescopic movement. Each section of the main rod 5 is connected with a hinge structure, so that the main rod 5 can freely rotate and telescope within a certain range. This design ensures that the lamp tube 3 can be adjusted at multiple angles and multiple levels in three-dimensional space. Under sunny conditions, the direction and intensity of sunlight will change over time and weather. The reactor achieves the best light supplement effect by the following steps: when sunlight shines from different directions, the main rod 5 rotates through the hinge structure, so that the lamp tube 3 always faces the incident direction of sunlight, forming a complementary light distribution. When the sun is strong at noon, all lamp tubes 3 can be turned off. On cloudy days or at night, due to insufficient natural light, the full power operation mode of the lamp tube 3 is started, and the electric push rod 6 adjusts the lamp tube 3 to the middle of the central shaft of the telescopic frame 4 and the outer wall of the reactor body 1, providing uniform and sufficient light conditions for microalgae. When the light is sufficient during the day, but still cannot meet the growth needs of microalgae, the electric push rod 6 adjusts the lamp tube 3 to be close to the central shaft of the telescopic frame 4, avoiding damage to microalgae cells due to excessive light. Through the above detailed light adjustment design, the telescopic claw type microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement of the present application can always maintain high-efficiency light supplement effect under various external sunlight conditions, providing an ideal growth environment for microalgae cultivation, and further improving the performance and application value of the reactor.

[0044] The telescopic claw structure of the present application can dynamically change the light distribution according to the actual needs of microalgae cultivation, thereby significantly improving the light energy utilization efficiency and providing a more uniform light environment for microalgae, promoting their growth and metabolic activity. According to the direction of sunlight, the light supplement angle and position of the lamp tube are dynamically adjusted to the optimal angle complementary to the sunlight; on cloudy days or at night, artificial light sources can be completely relied on for efficient light supplement, ensuring that the best light supplement can be provided for microalgae at different time periods or weather conditions. The reactor body and top plate made of light-transmitting material and the efficient light distribution design maximize the use of natural light and artificial light sources, reducing energy consumption, and can be widely used in the fields of biology, environmental protection, etc.

[0045] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0046] The above-described embodiments are merely intended to describe the preferred modes of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Various modifications and improvements of the present application made by those skilled in the art based on the above-described embodiments should fall within the scope of the present application defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with a built-in light arrangement, comprising a reactor body (1), wherein the top of the reactor body (1) is provided with an opening, and a reactor top plate (2) is installed in the opening, characterized in that: Also includes: A light adjustment component comprises a light adjustment member and a plurality of light tubes (3); a telescopic frame (4) is provided in the reactor body (1); a central axis of the telescopic frame (4) is rotatably connected to the middle of the reactor top plate (2); the light adjustment member is provided on the central axis; a plurality of light tubes (3) are circumferentially provided on the light adjustment member; and the distance and illumination angle between the light tubes (3) and the microalgae are adjusted by the light adjustment member; A gas regulating member is arranged at the bottom of the reactor body (1), and external gas is transported into the reactor body (1) through the gas regulating member.

2. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light adjustment member comprises a plurality of main rods (5), the top and bottom of the central axis are fixedly connected to a plurality of electric push rods (6) at equal intervals along the circumferential direction, one end of each of the main rods (5) is fixedly connected to the piston rods of the electric push rods (6), the other end of each of the main rods (5) is connected to the central axis via a hinge structure, and the lamp tube (3) is installed at the connection end between the main rod (5) and the hinge structure.

3. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hinged structure comprises a first support rod (7) with one end hinged on the central axis, the other end of the first support rod (7) is hinged to one end of a second support rod (8), the other end of the second support rod (8) is hinged to one end of the main rod (5), and the lamp tube (3) is mounted on the second support rod (8).

4. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas regulating member comprises a gas distribution plate (9), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the reactor body (1) and is located below the central axis.

5. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air distribution plate (9) is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes.

6. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the reactor body (1) is provided with a liquid outlet (10) and an air inlet (11), the top plate (2) of the reactor is provided with a liquid inlet (12) and an air outlet (13), and the air inlet (11) is communicated with the air distribution plate (9).

7. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone gasket is provided between the reactor body (1) and the reactor top plate (2), and the silicone gasket is fixedly connected to the reactor body (1).

8. The retractable claw microalgae photobioreactor with built-in light arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reactor body (1) and the reactor top plate (2) are both made of light-transmitting materials.

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