System and method for converting irrigation water into fertilized, structured, and hydrogenated water
By designing a system that includes modules for water supply, filtration, biological elements, water structuring, and nutrient enhancement, structured water is generated and combined with bio-fertilizers, solving the problems of low efficiency and environmental pollution associated with traditional irrigation. This achieves efficient and precise water and nutrient delivery, improving plant growth and environmental protection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202480046296.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-05-09
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-06
AI Technical Summary
Traditional irrigation methods are inefficient, leading to soil salinity accumulation, which affects plant growth and health. Furthermore, their reliance on agricultural chemicals causes environmental pollution and resource waste, and they make it difficult to precisely control the irrigation and fertilization process.
Design a system that includes modules for water supply, filtration, biological elements, water structuring, and nutrient enhancement. The system generates structured water through cavitation and implosion processes, and combines it with bio-fertilizers and gases to achieve precise control over the delivery of water and nutrients.
It improves irrigation efficiency, reduces water consumption, enhances water quality, strengthens plant nutrition, reduces environmental pollution, and enables precise irrigation and fertilization of crops at different growth stages.
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Description
[0001] Related application citation
[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 465104, filed May 9, 2023, entitled "Systems and methods for converting irrigation water into fertilizer-based, structured, and hydrogenated water," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference to the extent permitted. Technical Field
[0004] This invention relates to a system for producing structured water for plant nutrition, which can continuously maintain a high concentration of dissolved gases, such as hydrogen, oxygen or carbon dioxide, and the system also includes multiple modular units, including a water structuring module for generating structured water, a biological element module, a nutrient enhancement module and a water distribution system module. Background Technology
[0006] Traditional irrigation methods (such as surface irrigation, also known as flood irrigation) are generally considered inefficient. Water quality also varies by region; in some areas, water bodies have high levels of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and iron, which can lead to soil salinity accumulation and negatively impact plant growth and health. This can hinder plants from properly absorbing nutrients and water. Symptoms of poor plant health include stunted growth, yellowing or wilting leaves.
[0007] Traditional irrigation also heavily relies on agricultural chemicals, especially urea as a nitrogen source. Urea contains up to 46% nitrogen, is easy to transport, and is cheaper than other fertilizers. Therefore, sometimes urea is applied excessively and continuously to crops without considering crop needs, regional agro-climate conditions, soil fertility, crop nutrients, and the chemical, physical, and microbiological factors of the soil. This leads to urea accumulation in the soil, causing plant poisoning and affecting food quality. Excessive urea use can also damage ecosystems through runoff and soil erosion, causing nitrogen and other excess fertilizer components to enter aquatic systems, leading to algal blooms, surface water hypoxia, excessive nitrate levels in drinking water, and the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere. Because nitrates can easily seep into deeper soil layers, nitrogen not absorbed by plants readily seeps into groundwater.
[0008] The accumulation of nitrogen in aquifers can lead to eutrophication (increased mineral concentration), and drinking such water may pose health risks. Excessive nitrates can be converted into nitrites. One of the harmful effects of nitrites on the human body is that they can convert hemoglobin into methemoglobin, thereby reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity. Studies have confirmed a link between stomach cancer and long-term consumption of water and food with excessive nitrate levels.
[0009] Traditional water and waste transport systems typically do not monitor or control the delivery of these substances to crop plants. Therefore, the actual amount of fertilizer required by crops is difficult to determine, and irrigation and fertilization are often based solely on time or manual measurement, leading to waste of fertilizer and water resources. The water and fertilizer requirements of crops at different growth stages rely primarily on the user's field observations and planting experience. In some cases, the differentiated needs of individual crops at different growth stages are not considered, resulting in suboptimal control of irrigation volume, fertilization amount, irrigation time, and fertilization time at each growth stage.
[0010] Therefore, there is a need for a system that can combine irrigation and fertilization, and that can regularly monitor and control the process of delivering water and nutrients to crop plants.
[0011] Brief Overview
[0012] This invention provides a structured water delivery system for irrigation systems. Its advantages, compared to traditional surface irrigation methods, include faster speed, less water consumption, and improved water quality by increasing bioavailable minerals, nutrients, and hydrogen, thereby increasing crop yield. The system may include a water treatment system, a fertilization system, a nutrient delivery system, and a control system. Each system can detect, allocate, and supply water and fertilizer according to the different crop's water and fertilizer requirements, soil environment, and nutrient content, achieving precise control of irrigation and fertilization amounts. The system can also be configured to precisely control irrigation time to deliver water and nutrients to plants.
[0013] The present invention also provides a water irrigation system, comprising: a water supply module; a filtration module connected to and in liquid communication with the water supply module; a bio-element module connected to and in liquid communication with the filtration module; a water structuring module connected to and in fluid communication with the bio-element module; a nutrient enhancement module connected to and in fluid communication with the water structuring module; and a water distribution system module connected to and in fluid communication with the nutrient enhancement module for distributing water for irrigation. The filtration module includes a silica-containing filter element, a polypropylene filter element, an activated carbon filter element, a reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof, and also includes an ultraviolet lamp. The bio-element module includes one or more dispensers for distributing materials into the filtered water obtained from the filtration module. The bio-element module includes a first dispenser for distributing macronutrients to one or more plants, a second dispenser for distributing micronutrients to one or more plants, and a third dispenser for distributing one or more beneficial nutrients. The water structuring module includes a structured water generator connected to a bio-element module. This generator receives concentrated water from the bio-element module and is configured to output structured water. The generator includes a vortex generator configured to rotate at a certain speed. The structured water generator subjects the concentrated water to cavitation and implosion processes, generating a local pressure of approximately 0.2-3 GPa and a local temperature of at least 5000 K, thereby generating structured water with a three-dimensional helical cage structure. This structured water consists of polygonal water molecules and includes a central cavity. Each polygonal water molecule is composed of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges. When viewed from above, the helical cage structure appears hexagonal. Any device capable of generating structured water through cavitation and implosion can be used. The water structuring module includes a hydrogen source, an oxygen source, a carbon dioxide source, or any combination thereof. The water structuring module is equipped with an implosion vessel for generating structured water, which can be a U-shaped container or a conical container. The container is equipped with one or more sensors, such as a level sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor, or combinations thereof. The nutrient enhancement module includes: (a) a bioreactor for producing bio-fertilizer, (b) a nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank system for distributing solutions containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, or a combination of (a) and (b). The bioreactor includes a reaction vessel, an inlet, an outlet, and a rotating shaft driven by a stirring motor and equipped with blades. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, mixing the media within the reaction vessel. Blades attached to the rotating shaft can be selected as needed to generate radial flow, axial flow, or mixed flow. The blades can be a single paddle, a propeller blade, or an elephant ear blade, or multiple auxiliary blades can be attached to the rotating shaft, each of which can be independently selected from a single paddle, propeller, or elephant ear blade.The water distribution system module delivers irrigation water through a drip irrigation system, a hydroponic delivery system, an aeroponic delivery system, or any combination thereof. The implosion tank has a top cover connected to a water storage tank, which contains a channel. When the top cover is connected to the water storage tank, the channel forms an annular chamber within the water storage tank. The impeller's end blades are rotatably mounted inside the water storage tank and are located within the channel. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the impeller, and the other end is connected to the motor shaft of the motor.
[0014] The present invention also provides a method for preparing structured water irrigation water, the method comprising: subjecting water to a cavitation and implosion process to generate a local pressure of approximately 0.2-3 GPa and a local temperature of at least 5000 K, thereby generating structured water with a three-dimensional spiral cage structure, the structured water being composed of polygonal water molecules and containing a central cavity, wherein, when viewed from the top, the spiral cage structure is hexagonal; adding gas to the structured water, wherein the polygonal water molecules are composed of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, wherein the density of the structured water is approximately 1.5-5 times that of standard water, the gas is selected from hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide, and at least a portion of the gas is located within the cavity of the spiral cage structure.
[0015] In the method proposed in this invention, water can be filtered through a silicon filter, a polypropylene filter, an activated carbon filter, a reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof to become purified water. The water can also be treated with ultraviolet light. The water contains macronutrients from nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and combinations thereof. The water contains micronutrients from iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum, chlorine, nickel, and combinations thereof. The water contains beneficial plant elements selected from sodium, silicon, cobalt, iodine, vanadium, and combinations thereof.
[0016] In the method proposed in this invention, a bio-fertilizer can be added to structured water. This bio-fertilizer can be prepared in a bioreactor from microorganisms selected from bacteria, algae, cyanobacteria, archaea, fungi, and any combination thereof. The microorganism may be: a) a bacterium selected from the genera *Azospirillum*, *Azotobacter*, *Phosphobacteria*, and *Rhizobium*; or b) a fungus selected from the genera *Trichoderma*, *Glomus*, *Pisolithus*, *P-solubilizing fungi*, and *K-solubilizing fungi*; or c) a cyanobacterial algae (cyanobacteria) selected from *Anabaena azollae*, *Nostoc*, and *Spirulina*; or d) a green algae (chlorophyll) selected from *Chlorella vulgaris* and *Scenedesmus dimorphus*; or e) an actinomycete species; or f) Nitrogen-fixing bacteria selected from the following genera: *Azospirillum*, *Azorhizobium*, *Pseudomonas*, *Rhizobium*, *Burkholderia*, *Citrobacter*, *Cupriavidus*, *Enterobacter*, *Frankia*, *Gluconacetobacter*, *Herbaspirillum*, *Klebsiella*, and *Pseudomonas*; or any combination of a) to f). When using two or more microorganisms to prepare biofertilizer, they can be cultured separately in different bioreactors, and then the products from each reactor can be mixed to form the final biofertilizer.
[0017] This invention also provides a method for delivering nutrients to plants, comprising irrigating plants using the system of this invention, said system being capable of preparing structured, eutrophic, and mineralized irrigation water containing hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide, and delivering it to plants via a drip irrigation hydroponic delivery system, an aeroponic delivery system, or any combination thereof. This invention also provides another method for delivering nutrients to plants, comprising irrigating plants with structured, eutrophic, and mineralized water containing hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide prepared using the methods described herein. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of an irrigation system provided by the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of a water supply module of an irrigation system provided by the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of a filtration module for an irrigation system provided by the present invention.
[0022] Figure 4 This diagram shows another exemplary embodiment of a filtration module for an irrigation system provided by the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of dispensers in fluid communication with a mixing tank of a bio-element module provided by the present invention.
[0024] Figure 6 The diagram shows a framework of structured water used in this invention, illustrating the two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of water molecules after water is structured.
[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the hexagonal arrangement of water molecules is displayed, illustrating two adjacent hexagonal plane structures of hydrogen and oxygen molecules, with the water molecule planes parallel to the surface;
[0026] Figure 8A The diagram shows a single polygonal water molecule in a three-dimensional spiral cage structure generated by the water structuring module provided by the irrigation system.
[0027] Figure 8B Displayed as Figure 7 Top view of the spiral structure of A;
[0028] Figure 9 The diagram shows the arrangement of various cations within the hollow cavity of structured water generated by the water structuring module provided by the irrigation system.
[0029] Figures 10A to 10C The diagram shows the three stages of the structuring process for generating structured water in this invention.
[0030] Figure 11 and Figure 12 The diagram shown is an exemplary illustration of the cavitation and implosion process;
[0031] Figures 13 to 20This is shown as a water structuring system, which can be used to prepare structured water, and the resulting structured water can be used in the compositions of this invention;
[0032] Figure 21A The diagram shown is an exemplary water structuring system.
[0033] Figure 21B Displayed as Figure 21A An exploded view of the water structuring system shown.
[0034] Figures 21C to 21E Displayed as Figure 21A A schematic diagram of the various components of the water structuring system shown;
[0035] Figure 21F and Figure 21G Displayed as Figure 21A A schematic diagram of the vortices generated inside the water structuring system shown.
[0036] Figure 22A and Figure 22B The diagram shows a large-scale water structuring system that can be used to prepare structured water, and the resulting structured water can be used in the compositions of this invention.
[0037] Figures 23A to 23C The diagram shows a compact water structuring system that can be used to prepare structured water, which can be used in the compositions of this invention.
[0038] Figure 24 Displayed as Figure 21A Cross-sectional view of component 2000A of the greywater structuring system;
[0039] Figure 25 Displayed as Figure 23A Partial cross-sectional view of the implosion tank of the structured water generator 960;
[0040] Figure 26A Shown is a side view of the implosion container 1000;
[0041] Figure 26B Shown as a slanted side view of the implosion container 1000;
[0042] Figure 27 The image shown is a top view of the implosion container 1000.
[0043] Figure 28 Shown as an exploded view of implosion container 1000;
[0044] Figure 29 Shown is a cross-sectional view of implosion container 1000;
[0045] Figure 30The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of a water structuring module in an irrigation system provided by the present invention.
[0046] Figure 31 The flowchart shown is a method for forming structured water that can be used in the compositions of the present invention.
[0047] Figure 32 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of the bioreactor of the nutrient enhancement module in the irrigation system provided by the present invention.
[0048] Figure 33 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of the bioreactor of the nutrient enhancement module in the irrigation system provided by the present invention.
[0049] Figure 34 The diagram shown is an exemplary embodiment of the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank system of the nutrient enhancement module in the irrigation system provided by the present invention.
[0050] Figure 35 A schematic diagram showing an exemplary embodiment of a water distribution system module;
[0051] Figure 36 The diagram shows a spiral conical irrigation system 1301 that starts from the stem of the plant and ends at the root, covering the entire plant. The irrigation system delivers liquid to the soil 1302 via a drip irrigation system. The liquid is transported and distributed in the soil and is eventually absorbed by the roots of the plant.
[0052] Figure 37 Displayed as Figure 36 A top view of the plant and spiral structure, where the EE line represents Figure 36 The cross-sectional position of the view shown;
[0053] Figure 38A and 38B Two representative spiral systems described according to this exemplary embodiment are shown; Figure 38A This shows a spiral system with only one rotation; in contrast, Figure 38B It shows a spiral system with 10 turns;
[0054] Figure 39 This is a schematic diagram of a configuration in which plants to be irrigated are placed in planting pots (i.e., large flower pots);
[0055] Figure 40 A diagram illustrating short segments of the spiral system structure surrounding plant roots is shown, for example... Figure 36 The spiral system shown;
[0056] Figure 41 It shows Figure 40 A short top view;
[0057] Figure 42 Displayed as along Figure 41 A cross-sectional view of the FF line in the diagram;
[0058] Figure 43 The image shows biologically structured water 2201 containing minerals flowing through it. Figure 40 Short segments;
[0059] Figure 44 A top view of a short segment of the spiral system structure is shown, with the root adjacent to the short segment also shown.
[0060] Figure 45 It is intercepted along line EE. Figure 44 The cross-section of the short section shows the flow of mineral-rich biological structural water 2201 through the short section, through the opening in the drip chamber and into the soil, where the roots 2205 can absorb the biological structural water.
[0061] Figure 46 A schematic diagram of an example micro-irrigation delivery structure for the type (b) aeroponic system described herein is shown;
[0062] Figure 47 and Figure 48 The diagram shows two perspective views of an exemplary micro-irrigation delivery structure for a hydroponic system. Detailed Implementation
[0064] definition
[0065] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Unless otherwise stated, all patents, patent applications, published applications and publications, websites and other published materials referenced throughout this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. If multiple definitions exist for certain terms herein, the definition in this section shall prevail. When URLs or other such identifiers or addresses are referenced, it should be understood that these identifiers may change, and specific information on the Internet may be added to or removed from the Internet, but equivalent information can still be found through an Internet search. References to such resources demonstrate the availability and public dissemination of the relevant information.
[0066] In this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form also includes the plural form.
[0067] In this paper, all ranges include both upper and lower limits. The description of a variable's numerical range in this paper aims to indicate that the variable can be equal to any value within that range, and also covers all subranges of that range. Therefore, the variable can be equal to any integer value or multiple numerical values within the range, including the values at both ends of the range. For example, a variable described as taking values between 0 and 10 could be 0, 3, 4-8, 2.15, 6.8-9.1, and so on.
[0068] In this document, "about" is a term indicating an approximation, intended to cover slight variations in the specific numerical value that are understandable to those skilled in the art. Such variations include, for example, standard deviations related to techniques commonly used to measure the amount or other properties and characteristics of constituent elements or components of alloys or composite materials. All numerical values described by the descriptive modifier "about" above are also intended to include precise numerical values associated with them. Therefore, "about 5%" means both "about 5%" and "5%".
[0069] In this document, "optional" or "optionally" means that the event or situation described below may or may not occur, and the description covers both the possibility that the event or situation will occur and the possibility that it will not occur. For example, an optional component in the system means that the component may or may not exist in the system.
[0070] In this document, the terms “comprising” and “including” are inclusive and open-ended, not exclusive. When used in the specification and claims, “comprising” and “including” and their variations mean that the specified feature, step, or component is included, but does not exclude other features, steps, or components.
[0071] Unless otherwise expressly stated, any compound described herein is intended to cover compounds consisting of, substantially consisting of, and containing the various ingredients identified herein.
[0072] In the specification and claims, if a term is in the singular form, it includes the plural reference unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, the word "or" in this document should be interpreted as "and / or," which has an inclusive meaning, rather than as "either / or," which has an exclusive meaning.
[0073] In this document, the term “exemplary” means “as an example or illustration” and should not be construed as superior to or better than other configurations disclosed in this invention.
[0074] In this document, "structured water" refers to a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure composed of polygonal water molecules with a hollow cavity, wherein the polygonal water molecules are composed of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges. When viewed from above, the water molecules in the helical cage-like structure are arranged in a hexagonal shape. In this application, the terms "structured water" and "H3O2 molecule" are used interchangeably. As previously mentioned, the structure and growth of planar structures of water at different interfaces have been studied. These previous studies relate to the natural hydrogen bridge interactions in specific water regions, while the structured water of this invention is achieved by applying high-energy processes during cavitation and implosion, combined with magnetization and mineral injection processes (as described in the pending application), which alter the arrangement of water molecules. These processes change the bond energies between adjacent water molecules, thereby realizing a three-dimensional helical cage-like polygonal water molecule structure with a hollow cavity, wherein the polygonal water molecules are composed of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges and possess unique properties. The main difference between the “structured water” or H3O2 molecules found in the literature and the structured water of the present invention lies in the promotion of molecular self-replication, wherein the formation of the three-dimensional helical cage structure of the present invention is promoted under appropriate high-energy processes.
[0075] Furthermore, the structured water of this invention differs from "structured water" as commonly known or described, because the previously known "structured water" refers to the intrinsic processes of water. In contrast, the structured water of this invention is created through a high-energy process ("structuring") as described herein and in pending applications. Structuring is a process in which water undergoes drastic pressure and temperature changes in a microscopic state at temperatures below atmospheric temperature, aided by implosion and cavitation energy, and some organic and inorganic salts. This energy enhances intermolecular interactions and alters the properties of water. As a result, the electrical and thermal conductivity of water is altered, thereby promoting the formation of the structured water of this invention. This change in water properties, coupled with subsequent cooling, addition of molecular gases, and magnetization, further promotes the formation of the structured water of this invention. The structured water of this invention alters the properties of water and the bioavailability of its constituent elements. As used below, unless otherwise stated, the term "structured water" refers to the structured water of this invention that possesses the innovative aspects of this disclosure.
[0076] In this article, "fertilizer" refers to any chemical or natural substance that can improve the fertility of the growing medium (soil or water). Fertilizer materials typically include nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, or any combination thereof. Fertilizers can contain any substance recognized as a plant nutrient, as well as substances valuable for promoting plant growth or health.
[0077] In this article, "biofertilizer" refers to fertilizer produced by microorganisms (such as bacteria, algae, cyanobacteria, archaea, fungi, or any combination thereof). Biofertilizers are produced in bioreactors under conditions favorable to microbial growth, which promote the generation of target substances in the biofertilizer, such as biomass, nitrogenous substances, bioavailable minerals, and other nutrients and components beneficial to plant growth or health.
[0078] Unless otherwise stated, each individual feature or embodiment in this specification may be combined with any other individual feature or embodiment described herein, without limitation. Such combinations are expressly considered to fall within the scope of protection of this invention, whether or not they are expressly described herein as combinations.
[0079] In this article, “weight percentage” or “wt%” refers to the concentration of a substance, which is the weight of the substance divided by the total weight of the compound and then multiplied by 100.
[0080] In this article, “structured water irrigation water” refers to irrigation water containing structured water.
[0081] System Overview
[0082] The following describes a water irrigation system comprising: a water supply module; a filtration module connected to and in liquid communication with the water supply module; a bio-element module connected to and in liquid communication with the filtration module; a water structuring module connected to and in liquid exchange with the bio-element module; a nutrient enhancement module connected to and in liquid communication with the water structuring module; and a water distribution system module connected to and in liquid communication with the nutrient enhancement module. The filtration module filters the supplied water, and the bio-element module provides the water with minerals and optionally other nutrients. The water structuring module utilizes an implosion process to form structured water, wherein minerals and optionally gases (such as hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide) may be contained within the structured water. This structured water comprises a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure composed of polygonal water molecules and includes a central cavity channel, wherein the polygonal water molecules consist of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, and the helical cage-like structure appears hexagonal when viewed from above. Minerals and / or gases may be contained within the central cavity channel of the structured water. The nutrient enhancement module produces a bio-fertilizer that can be selectively supplemented with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer tank. The resulting bio-structured water can be provided to plants via irrigation (e.g., drip irrigation), aeroponics, and / or hydroponic injectors, or any combination thereof. The system provided by this invention offers highly precise control over the quality and quantity of water. The system provided by this invention enables efficient water use, accurate nutrient addition, and the injection of molecular hydrogen or other gases into the water.
[0083] A bioreactor and a nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) storage tank are installed after the implosion tank. The products from each tank can be injected separately into the main pipeline of the irrigation system via the Venturi effect, controlled by solenoid valves. A check valve can be installed at the outlet of this device to prevent contamination. A pump can also be installed to regulate pressure if needed. Additionally, a flow meter and an air safety valve can be included. These components can be placed in the main water supply line of the irrigation system. A pressure regulating valve helps reduce the pressure of the solution reaching the crop unit (secondary pipeline), and if necessary, a new regulating valve can be installed before the final section of pipeline delivering the liquid to the plants (tertiary pipeline). Where the pipeline extends to the base of the plants, it can be connected to a spiral delivery system that delivers nutrients to the roots. Drip emitters can be installed in the orifices of the spiral to create a final pressure differential, causing the water droplets to moisten the soil around the roots. The irrigation system can also deliver treated water to aeroponic and / or hydroponic injectors for use. The required hardware can be installed as an alternative to or concurrently with the spiral drip system. In these cases, a water collector can be installed, and excess treated water can be pumped back to the bioreactor. Liquid levels can be detected or measured using a liquid level sensor.
[0084] The system includes a filtration module that removes contaminants from the incoming inlet. The bio-element module contains a circulation system to prevent undissolved matter from accumulating at the bottom of the storage container. Concentrated water from the bio-element tank is injected into the water structuring module via the Venturi effect. The water structuring module mixes, homogenizes, cavitates, and implodes the water, giving it unique properties and allowing the addition of gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide. This structured water is then mixed with nutrients in the nutrient enhancement module, which includes a bioreactor and an NPK storage tank system. This system allows for the selection of one or both nutrient systems. The final irrigation water, rich in nutrients, minerals, and plant-repairing gases, can be delivered to the plants via irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation or hydroponics or aeroponic irrigation systems. The aeroponic system includes a piping system, spray nozzles, spray pipes, and an air supply hose. The spray nozzles, located at the end of the spray pipes, atomize the bio-structured water produced in the system into fine particles. The air supply hose provides fresh air to the spray system and circulates air around the plant roots.
[0085] The modules of the irrigation system provided by this invention will be described in more detail below.
[0086] Water supply module
[0087] The system provided by this invention includes, for example: Figure 1 The enlarged view of the water supply module 100 shown is shown below. Figure 2As shown in Figure 2, the water supply module includes a receiver for collecting or connecting to a water source. The water supply module 100 includes a water pump 130 for increasing the pressure of water in the water source 115, and a solenoid valve 120 for controlling the direction or cutoff of the water flow in the water source 115. The outlet 140 of the water supply module can be connected directly or via a check valve 125 to the filter module 201.
[0088] Filtering module
[0089] The water source for the irrigation system needs to be carefully considered. Water quality varies from place to place. In some areas, the available water may contain contaminants or other substances unsuitable for irrigation or planting systems. In other words, the water quality may be very poor, making water filtration crucial.
[0090] Gravel filters, mesh filters, and the like can remove impurities such as silt, clay, and sand mixed in water. However, further filtration may be required to achieve the desired water quality. According to the exemplary embodiments described herein, water filtration is used to provide potable water, i.e., water suitable for human consumption. However, it should be understood that in other exemplary embodiments, water filtration may not be necessary to provide this water quality, or any water filtration may not be required at all. All these embodiments should be considered within the scope of this disclosure.
[0091] The specific components to be removed from water to achieve the desired water quality depend, at least to some extent, on the location and the specific water source. As mentioned earlier, conditions vary from place to place, and each water source can be unique. Therefore, the specific configuration of the filtration module as envisioned in this paper depends on these factors. For example, if the water is drawn from a local river, there is likely to be a significant accumulation of solids, heavy particles, and / or minerals. The filtration module must be configured for this specific water source to ensure that the irrigation system has adequate water quality from the outset. Improved water quality ultimately delivered to the irrigated crops will, consequently, improve the quality of the crops themselves.
[0092] exist Figure 1 The exemplary system diagram shown illustrates a simplified filtration module 201 for water filtration, which receives water from a water source 115. In one exemplary embodiment, water can flow from a water supply module 100 to the filtration module 201 via a valve such as a solenoid valve 120, and then enter the filtration module 201 via a check valve (NRV). Alternatively, water can be drawn from the water source by a water pump 130 and enter the filtration module 201 via the NRV. In this embodiment, the NRV is used to prevent nutrients or potential contaminants from flowing back into the water source. Those skilled in the art will understand that other configurations may be employed without departing from the scope of the exemplary embodiments described herein.
[0093] Figure 3 A typical structure of the filter module 201 is shown in more detail. As shown in the figure, this typical filter module consists of four main sub-modules. For ease of illustration, the first filter sub-module is the polypropylene filter sub-module 205, which removes the largest particulate matter from the water. The second filter sub-module is the activated carbon filter sub-module 210, which removes a large number of molecules through adsorption. Figure 3 The third filtration submodule shown is the reverse osmosis submodule 215, which reduces the amount of uncontrolled elements, for example, controlling it to a maximum level of 6 parts per million. The fourth filtration submodule is the ultraviolet submodule 220, which removes unwanted bacterial load. It should be noted that... Figure 3 The specific submodule shown above is only one example.
[0094] like Figure 3 As shown, in one example, the filtration module includes a sand-silica filter bed 230 for use in water with a high concentration of particulate matter. This sand-silica filter bed 230 can be used to remove the largest particles from the water, thereby delivering higher quality water to the polypropylene filter submodule 205, activated carbon filter submodule 210, reverse osmosis submodule 215, and ultraviolet submodule 220.
[0095] like Figure 3 As shown, in one example, the filter module is also equipped with several valves 225. Generally, these valves control the inflow, circulation, and flow of water through the filter module. These valves can be of any type suitable for irrigation systems. They can be manually operated valves or valves that communicate with a processor on the control system via a wired or wireless network to open, close, or partially open.
[0096] As mentioned earlier, the specific configuration of the filtration module will depend on numerous factors such as location and the specific water source used to supply water to the irrigation system. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments described herein envision a customized filtration module. Accordingly, in addition to the filtration submodules described above, other types of filtration submodules may exist. These other types of filtration submodules may include specific types of sedimentation filtration modules, or ion exchange filtration submodules, the latter used to reduce water hardness levels by removing ions of metals such as magnesium and calcium. Furthermore, the order of the filtration submodules is likely also important, as in... Figure 3 As shown in the exemplary embodiment.
[0097] Bio-element module
[0098] This system also includes, for example Figure 1 The bio-element module shown and its application Figure 4A magnified view. The bio-element module 300 provides one or more materials to support plant growth and nutrition, or to inhibit or hinder the growth of certain plant species, such as those considered weeds. Figure 4 As shown, the bio-element module 300 includes a bio-element storage tank 310 for receiving or containing minerals that support plant growth and nutrition. The bio-element storage tank 310 is connected to a pump 320 and a circulation loop 330, which allows circulation of the solution within the bio-element storage tank to ensure complete and uniform mixing. The circulation loop 330 allows for mixing and addition of raw materials within the bio-element storage tank 310 before they are discharged. The bio-element module 300 also includes a one-way valve 340 that allows the raw materials in the bio-element storage tank 310 to be directed to an outlet 3400, which is connected to the outlets of the filtration module 201 and the water structuring module 400.
[0099] Venturi valves or Venturi injectors are well known in the related art, for example, see U.S. Patent Nos. 3,380,393 (Nelson, 1968), 4,671,215 (Wacker, 1987), and 6,192,911 (Barnes, 2001). Venturi valves operate on the principle of pressure differential, effectively mixing liquids with water. Because water enters the Venturi valve at a pressure higher than the pressure at the valve outlet, a vacuum is created at one port at the end of the valve's interior. This vacuum draws liquid into the water flow passing through the Venturi valve, thus effectively mixing the two liquids together.
[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, the bio-element module may include multiple dispensers (presented as a combination of a deionized water dispenser and dispensers 1 to 4) mounted on mixing tank 305. Each dispenser may be connected to a source of one or more elements that are typically absorbed during plant growth. For example, the first dispenser may contain or be connected to a solution source containing essential macroelements or macronutrients, the second dispenser may contain or be connected to a solution source containing necessary microelements or micronutrients, and the third dispenser may contain or be connected to a solution source containing beneficial elements. These elements are shown in Table 1.
[0101] Table 1
[0102] category element Essential macro elements Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, calcium Essential trace elements Iron, manganese, zinc, boron, molybdenum, chlorine, nickel Beneficial elements Sodium, silicon, cobalt, iodine, vanadium
[0103] The bio-element module can be equipped with a deionized water source that can be activated to flush the piping connecting the dispensers to the bio-element tank, ensuring that all samples taken from the dispensers are injected into the bio-element tank. Automatic valves or actuators can be used to precisely dispense the required amount of substance from each dispenser and can be used to adjust the amount or sequence of substance addition in one or more dispensers.
[0104] Based on the amount required by plants, the main biological elements include nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, boron, sulfur, manganese, sodium, silicon, selenium, and copper. Plants' requirements for certain nutrients vary throughout their growth cycle (germination, growth, rooting, flowering, or fruiting) and are also influenced by environmental conditions such as temperature and soil conditions. For many elements, certain forms are more readily absorbed by plants, as shown in Table 2. Therefore, these forms can be used in solutions for biological element module distributors.
[0105] Table 2
[0106] copper Cu <![CDATA[Cu + , With 2+ ]]> Zinc Zn <![CDATA[Zn 2+ ]]> manganese Mn <![CDATA[Mn 2+ ]]> iron Fe <![CDATA[Fe 3+ , Fe 2+ ]]> boron B <![CDATA[H3BO3]]> sulfur S <![CDATA[SO4 – ]]> phosphorus P <![CDATA[H2PO4, HPO4]]> magnesium Mg <![CDATA[Mg 2+ ]]> calcium Ca <![CDATA[Ca 2+ ]]>
[0107] For example, nitrogen promotes vegetative and root growth in plants, and also promotes fruit and seed formation. Potassium affects fruit ripening and is also believed to improve fruit flavor and color. Phosphorus helps regulate stem and flower growth. Calcium participates in cell wall formation, affects carbohydrate transport, and plays a role in fruit ripening. Boron promotes growth and regulates flowering and fruiting. Molybdenum plays a key role in nitrogen transport within plants and contributes to phosphorus metabolism. Manganese regulates iron availability within plants and plays a key role in nitrate reduction. Zinc is important during vegetative growth and plays a key role in stem elongation and growth regulation.
[0108] The absorption and assimilation of these nutrients are accomplished by the root system structure, which is responsible for absorption through a redox exchange system. This system facilitates transport by exchanging hydrogen ions with the matrix, allowing some cations and anions to cross the plasma membrane. Nutrients that cannot be absorbed through this structure are transported via active transport and diffusion. Because of this complexity, nutrient transport is a complex system, but the absorption of these nutrients makes it possible to reclassify them into macronutrients and micronutrients based on their function in the plant life cycle, including those in biologically active or readily absorbed forms. This is because certain chemical structures are readily absorbed and utilized by plants, with the concentration at which they are utilized depending on the plant species. Therefore, since the nutrient absorption process in plant roots is essentially a redox system, the absorption of mineral nutrients can be quantified using cell potential.
[0109] The bio-element module includes a feedback system that detects soil, plant, and environmental conditions and feeds this information back to the processor. The processor can send signals to the valves or actuators of the distributors to change (increase, decrease, or stop) the output of one or more of the distributors. This feedback system may include one or more visual sensors, image acquisition and analysis units, a pH meter, a tensiometer (a device for measuring soil moisture tension), a soil oxygen meter, and a spectroradiometer designed for field use (such as the PSR+ high-resolution portable field spectroradiometer from Spectral Evolution, Haverhill, Massachusetts) for measuring nitrogen content in the soil. Information from the feedback system can be used to adjust the amount of material delivered from one or more distributors to the bio-element storage tank and introduced into the system.
[0110] Typical elements that can be increased or decreased during a plant's growth cycle include nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, boron, sulfur, manganese, sodium, silicon, selenium, and copper. These elements can exist in solution as nitrates, sulfates, or phosphates, or as organic salts such as lactates, gluconates, or as acids and oxides. The form of nutrients provided can be selected based on interactions with other salts (e.g., to prevent precipitation in the distributor) or to promote absorption by plant roots or leaves.
[0111] For deployment of such systems on land (e.g., in soil, as in typical agricultural applications), it is necessary to measure and record the content of various minerals, organic matter, and microorganisms present in the soil matrix and input this as an initial baseline into the feedback system. Ideally, the soil matrix used for planting should be soft, well-ventilated, and possess good water and fertilizer retention capacity. Well-drained soil is crucial to prevent waterlogging and root suffocation. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and calcium can be provided through the irrigation systems described herein.
[0112] The control of biological elements in hydroponic or aeroponic systems must be considered in light of the type of hydroponics or aeroponics employed. Typical hydroponic systems include NFT (Nutrient Film Technology) systems, floating root systems, and NGS systems. In an NFT system, a circulating nutrient film is provided within a PVC pipe with small connectors at both ends to allow water to circulate throughout the system's piping via a pump. In a floating root system, the roots float in the nutrient solution, but the plant is supported on a layer of lightweight foil that is held at the surface of the liquid medium. In an NGS system, different layers of polyethylene are arranged in a cascaded manner to form a circulating nutrient solution, simultaneously distributing water, nutrients, and oxygen.
[0113] Aeroponics systems include low-pressure, high-pressure, or ultrasonic systems. In low-pressure systems, a simple centrifugal hydraulic pump system sprays water via an atomizer. High-pressure systems use pressurized tanks with high pressure, combined with high-quality atomizers, to provide as much mist as possible, suspending the water in the air and more effectively delivering nutrients to the plant roots. In ultrasonic aeroponics, ultrasonic atomizers convert water into aerosols, dispersing nutrients onto the plants. The precise parameters input into the control system need to be determined based on the type of aeroponic system.
[0114] Water structured module
[0115] The system described herein includes a water structuring module containing an implosion vessel, i.e., a structured water generator. A detailed description of this structured water generator can be found in U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 18 / 100562 and 18 / 100563, filed January 23, 2023, by Best Planet Sciences, LLC, the full contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0116] When water is structured, its ability to retain dissolved hydrogen and its ability to alter its diamagnetic properties are superior to conventional water. Conventional drinking water retains a maximum of approximately 2 ppm of dissolved hydrogen. In contrast, structured water can retain approximately 3 to 5 ppm of dissolved hydrogen. That is, structured water improves hydrogen retention by approximately 50% to 150% compared to conventional drinking water. Over time, dissolved hydrogen molecules are retained in structured water because the insulating regions formed within it allow the hydrogen to remain for a longer period. For example, dissolved hydrogen may remain in structured water as hydrogen nanobubbles for approximately 1 day to 6 months, but this is not the only possibility.
[0117] The structured water used in this invention differs from the "structured water" commonly known or described, as previously known "structured water" refers to an intrinsic process of water. In contrast, the structured water used in this invention is prepared through a high-energy process ("structuring") described herein. Structuring involves subjecting water to drastic pressure and temperature changes at a microscopic level under sub-atmospheric temperatures through implosion and cavitation energy, along with certain organic and inorganic salts. This energy enhances intermolecular interactions and alters the properties of water. Consequently, the electrical and thermal conductivity of water can be changed to facilitate the formation of the structured water in this invention. This change in water properties, coupled with the addition of molecular gases, promotes the formation of the structured water in this invention. The structured water used in this invention alters the properties of water and the bioavailability of its constituent elements.
[0118] For example, in structured water, adjacent molecules are linked together by hydrogen bridges, forming a hexagonal structure, such as... Figure 6 , 7 As shown in 8A and 8B. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of water molecules. This pattern repeats on different planes. Compared to the conventional arrangement of water molecules, this structure has advantages, including altering electromechanical properties and reducing fluid density. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the hexagonal arrangement of water molecules, showing two adjacent hexagonal planes of hydrogen and oxygen molecules, where the planes of the water molecules are parallel or substantially parallel to the surface. Figure 8A This is a schematic diagram of a single three-dimensional helical cage structure of a polygonal water molecule, in which the polygonal water molecule is formed by two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridge bonds. Figure 8B yes Figure 8A A top view of a single spiral cage-shaped structure shows the hexagonal shape of the three-dimensional spiral cage structure. Figure 8B A single three-dimensional helical cage structure of the present invention is shown, and measurements of the atomic radius are noted, which are estimated based on the specific thermodynamic conditions discussed herein. Although Figure 8B It is a top view of a single spiral cage-shaped structure, but the image contains multiple representations of water molecules.
[0119] Multiple hexagonal structures composed of adjacent water molecules can be stacked in a direction perpendicular to the plane constituting the hexagonal structure. Due to their electromagnetic properties, each hexagonal structure constituting the stacked structure can rotate. The arrangement of hexagonal structures formed by H3O2 molecules can also be replicated in different planes, which, in addition to altering the electromechanical properties, can also increase the fluid density. In other arrangements, two continuous hexagonal structure planes can be formed (e.g., Figure 7 (As shown). Structured water can comprise multiple water molecules arranged in a planar orientation, where adjacent water molecules are connected by hydrogen bridges to form hexagonal rings, thereby forming a plane with a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix of water molecules. This is replicated in multiple planes, which are stacked along a direction perpendicular to the plane of the two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement and connected by hydrogen bridges to form multiple layers of two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangements, forming a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure of multiple polygonal water molecules. Each helical cage-like structure has a central cavity, and each helical cage-like structure appears hexagonal when viewed from the top. The density of structured water can be 10% higher than that of standard water. The density of structured water can be approximately 1.5 to 5 times that of standard water.
[0120] The stability and resulting properties of structured water formed by the interaction of adjacent water molecules are due to the electromagnetic effect between hydrogen molecules and the H3O2 structure in this invention. This structure forms a matrix capable of weaving a network that traps hydrogen molecules within hollow cavities formed by the three-dimensional cage-like structure of H3O2. This arrangement imparts buoyancy to the H3O2 structure while reducing or maintaining (but not increasing) the forced entanglement between adjacent water molecules. This behavior can be explained by the Zeeman / Stark effect, where, although the electromagnetic field exerted by atoms on water molecules is small, they affect the surrounding energy levels and change as described by these phenomena.
[0121] The hexagonal structure formed by hydrogen bridging between adjacent water molecules creates a stable substance, and different salts can adhere to the surface of this stable substance. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the size and structure of various mineral organic salts can adapt to the three-dimensional helical cage structure of the H3O2 molecule in this invention. The structured water used in the composition of this invention preferably contains a material including metals (e.g., but not limited to calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium) and their salts. The water may contain plant macroelements selected from nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and combinations thereof. The water may contain plant microelements selected from iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum, chlorine, nickel, and combinations thereof. The water may contain plant beneficial elements selected from sodium, silicon, cobalt, iodine, vanadium, and combinations thereof.
[0122] The phenomenon of vapor forming in a liquid due to a sudden drop in pressure is called cavitation. This process requires a liquid temperature exceeding 5000°C and a pressure exceeding 10 MPa. These temperature and pressure values are generated by the implosion potential energy of the water vapor bubbles and the kinetic energy of the fluid. The potential energy is determined based on the specific pressure and volume parameters of each molecule and is equivalent to the pressure difference P passing through the cavitation bubble during its collapse. d - P v The work done on its total steam volume, where P d It is the impeller (rotor) pressure, P v This is the vapor pressure of the cavitation bubble. The implosion energy of an undisturbed water vapor bubble is equal to the surrounding pressure p. ∞ As shown in Formula 1:
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[0124] Described in “Relevance of kinematics to cavitation implosion load” – Physics of Fluids, Vol. 31, S. Schenke, T. Melissaris and TJC van Terwisga, 2019 (Schenke 2019).
[0125] In Formula 1, Let R0 be the potential energy of the bubble, and p be the initial radius of the bubble. ∞ and Representing ambient pressure and vapor pressure, respectively, this function applies to undisturbed spherical bubbles. This thermochemically stable structure endows fluids with new properties, altering their thermal and electrical conductivity, thereby improving their interactions with electronegative structures (such as cells in mammals).
[0126] Further details regarding the generation process of structured water involved in this invention (including related systems that can be used to prepare structured water in the compositions of this invention) are described herein.
[0127] Back Figure 8A and Figure 8B These figures illustrate the structural organization of structured water. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in liquid water at 4°C, adjacent water molecules are arranged in a hexagonal pattern. These hexagonal arrangements form multiple planes that are interconnected by hydrogen bridges, thus forming... Figure 8A The diagram shows a three-dimensional spiral cage-like structure. In this model, the local charge depends on the density of electronegative oxygen atoms. This model explains the electronegativity variation within the repulsive region when this configuration occurs, as well as changes in properties such as a 10% higher refractive index and higher density than normal water.
[0128] Figure 8B yes Figure 5 A top view of the water molecule arrangement shown in Figure A. As described herein, this three-dimensional helical cage-like structure is formed through cavitation and implosion processes.
[0129] Homogenization is crucial for the proper breaking of the various chemical bonds required for molecular dissolution. (Reference) Figure 9 Organic salts of minerals that may be included in the compositions of the present invention are inherently electronegative and can be organized themselves in a manner consistent with... Figure 8A and Figure 8B The water molecules shown are arranged in a similar pattern. That is, the atomic size of these elements allows them to be trapped within the hollow cavities created by the three-dimensional helical cage structure of structured water.
[0130] Other properties of this liquid involve electrodynamic characteristics obtained by adding hydrogen (H2) in gaseous form, which comprises an aqueous solution of ions composed of nanostructures containing stable hydrogen. This gas, along with water molecules, modulates the cell membrane potential and electrical properties upon contact with the cell wall surface. Therefore, this aqueous solution modulates the cell membrane potential through electrodynamic action and facilitates intracellular signal transduction.
[0131] Back Figure 8A and Figure 8B In this process, the energy generated by cavitation and implosion forms a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure through hydrogen bridges between adjacent molecules, creating a channel (hollow cavity) that can trap various components. By forming these structures, water can retain dissolved hydrogen molecules, minerals, and additives for longer periods. The stability of dissolved components is also affected by the interaction between hydrogen bridges and structured water molecules.
[0132] Mechanism of water structuring process
[0133] This document describes the formation process of a polygonal water molecule three-dimensional helical cage structure (adjacent water molecules are connected by hydrogen bridges) that can be used in the compositions of the present invention, the structure being formed based on energy generated during cavitation and implosion; it also describes related systems that can be used to implement this structuring process to prepare structured water.
[0134] As this document combines Figures 10A to 10C As described, the structured processing technology can be summarized into three stages:
[0135] Phase 1: Energy transfer from solid to fluid. In this phase, the solid with high kinetic energy creates a pressure difference on the working fluid. The working fluid contains minerals, has a pre-defined structure, and possesses high kinetic energy. Figure 10A This is a schematic diagram of a high-kinetic-energy solid that creates a pressure difference on the working fluid, which is composed of minerals in the water and imparts a predetermined structure to it. In addition to the internal energy of the fluid itself, the high-kinetic-energy solid also possesses high kinetic energy. As shown in Figure 10A, water molecules 100A and mineral atoms 200A dispersed between the water molecules (such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, etc.) come into contact with the high-kinetic-energy solid 300A. The function of the high-kinetic-energy solid 300A is to provide kinetic energy to the fluid and to provide the necessary space for cavitation and implosion processes.
[0136] Stage 2: Vacuum pressure and bubble generation. In this stage, after the high-kinetic-energy solid is removed, a high-vacuum region is formed. Based on the thermodynamic properties of water, water will rapidly change from a liquid state to a gaseous state. This phase transition process will release a large amount of energy.
[0137] Phase 3: After the high-kinetic-energy solid 300A is removed from the space defined by its geometry, a vacuum pressure immediately forms within the system, and the implosion process is initiated simultaneously. During this process, because a vacuum is created in the original area after the high-kinetic-energy solid 300A is removed, energy will be violently transferred concentrically at multiple locations. The environmental parameters for this process are: local pressure of approximately 100 MPa and temperature of approximately 5000 K, both of which are generated during the cavitation and implosion of water.
[0138] Figure 10B and Figure 10C The formation process of the two regions is shown. When the solid is removed, a vacuum is formed in the collapse region 400A, while the water molecule layer 100A closest to the collapse region 400A undergoes a phase transition and transforms into a gaseous state, which in turn leads to an increase in fluid temperature.
[0139] Cavitation is a phenomenon that occurs within a liquid when the pressure field changes over time and space. The change in pressure field depends on the properties of the liquid itself, which promotes the formation of cavitation bubbles filled with liquid vapor. These bubbles then undergo violent compression, transforming into a gas phase under high temperature and pressure. During this process, energy is rapidly transferred between the initial vacuum region and the region of density change in water.
[0140] This phenomenon is caused by the difference between the static pressure and vapor pressure of a fluid. When the static pressure of a fluid (i.e., the pressure of the fluid at rest) is lower than its vapor pressure, tiny cavitation bubbles filled with vapor form inside the fluid. Applying pressure to the fluid causes these cavitation bubbles to implode or collapse, releasing energy waves from the point of collapse.
[0141] A typical diagram of this process is shown below. Figure 11 As shown. Figure 11 The diagram illustrates the state of a single cavitation bubble 3200 under normal pressure conditions (before a pressure gradient is applied). When cavitation bubble 3200 is subjected to baroclinic forces (expressed as ρ × p1) at a certain point and intersects with a region having a different pressure gradient (p2), the cavitation bubble is subjected to shock wave motion induced by the pressure gradient difference and propagating in the fluid. This action causes cavitation bubble 3200 to implode, forming an imploded cavitation bubble 3300, while releasing additional energy. The general expression for baroclinism is ρ × p, where ρ represents the fluid density gradient and p represents the fluid pressure gradient; this parameter measures the degree of non-parallelism between the fluid density gradient and pressure gradient.
[0142] Another schematic diagram of the process is shown below. Figure 12 As shown. Figure 12 As shown, when the rotor 3000 (e.g., rotating blades) drives the fluid to form vortices at a velocity V0, cavitation bubbles 3200 are generated inside the fluid. When these cavitation bubbles 3200 encounter the pressure difference formed by the vortices along the isobars 3400, they implode, thereby forming elliptical implosion cavitation bubbles 3300.
[0143] There are many ways to generate the above-mentioned cavitation and implosion processes, including but not limited to the following: (1) flow through hydrofoil; (2) supercavitating hydrofoil action; (3) flow through propeller; (4) turbulent shear flow action; (5) use water inlet cavity structure; (6) bubble chamber.
[0144] Based on qualitative characterization of multiple parameters, including hydrodynamic impact pressure, liquid microjets impact velocity, and hydrodynamic gravity generated by cavitation and implosion processes, the molecular structure of structured water, the geometric characteristics of individual inclusion molecules, and molecular aggregates were simulated. Simultaneously, the hydrodynamic impact pressure during the implosion of a single cavitation bubble was calculated. The calculations showed that the local pressure range for most hydrodynamic impacts was 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa. Within the extremely short timeframe of nanoseconds, the temperatures reached by these processes can exceed 5000 K, leading to a change in fluid density of approximately 1.5 to 6 times in the region closest to the implosion.
[0145] The water used in the formula of this application can be taken from any water source, including but not limited to non-potable water that has been treated and is drinkable, water supplied by urban and rural water supply networks, and atmospheric water that has been collected by condensation and used as a water source. This application does not limit this, and water from any water source can be used.
[0146] Water structured system
[0147] Exemplary embodiments of a water structuring system that can be used to prepare the structured water used in this application are as follows: Figure 13-30 As shown and will be described in further detail in this application, the water structuring system includes an implosion vessel integrating a vortex generation system. This system achieves the aforementioned thermodynamic conditions through cavitation and implosion processes. The vortex generation system generates various microstates, creating a favorable environment for hydrogen generation.
[0148] Eddies create a multi-microstate environment conducive to cavitation and implosion processes, which in turn generate localized high pressure and high temperature within the water. Calculations show that the localized pressure ranges from approximately 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa, and the localized temperature can reach as low as 5000 K, thus creating favorable conditions for the formation of structured water. For example, eddies can be generated by driving an eddy current generation system to rotate at a speed of 3600 rpm. This operation can achieve an average linear velocity of approximately 50 m / s within the eddy current, while simultaneously generating an absolute pressure below 2 kPa.
[0149] The aforementioned conditions induce pressure and temperature changes within the vortex, thereby driving a series of processes: the initiation of cavitation, collisions of cavitation bubbles, growth of cavitation bubbles, formation of cavitation clouds, instability of cavitation clouds, further development of cavitation clouds, secondary collisions of cavitation units, and the final implosion process. These processes can generate temperatures of approximately 10,000 K. Therefore, pyrolysis reactions of water can occur within various microscopic regions formed in the water body, and the diameters of these microscopic structures can reach approximately 56 μm.
[0150] One example of hydrogen production is the reaction of magnesium with water. Recent studies have shown that magnesium powder can be used to produce hydrogen efficiently, with efficiencies ranging from 11% (see, for example: Shetty et al., “Comparative study of hydrogen production by reaction of ball-milled magnesium powder with a mixture of two water-soluble salts (NaCl and KCl) in hot water,” *International Journal of Hydrogen Energy*, Vol. 45 (No. 48), pp. 25890-25899 (2020), ISSN 0360-3199, https: / / doi.org / 10.1016 / j.ijhydene.2020.03.156) to 90% (see, for example: Kushch et al., “Hydrogen-producing compositions based on magnesium,” *International Journal of Hydrogen Energy*, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 1321-1325 (2011), doi:10.1016 / j.ijhydene.2010.06.115). Another example is the method described in U.S. Patent No. 5,494,538, which mixes a magnesium alloy with a small amount of one or more metals (such as nickel or zinc) that act as catalysts in the reaction of the magnesium alloy with chlorinated water.
[0151] To prepare gaseous hydrogen, the amount of particulate magnesium used must meet the requirement of maximum hydrogen solubility in water. The maximum solubility range of hydrogen in water is approximately 1 ppm to 5 ppm (i.e., the mass percentage of hydrogen dissolved per unit mass of water).
[0152] By adding magnesium to the water structuring process described in this article, not only can hydrogen production be increased, but the effects of cavitation and implosion processes can also be improved. For example... Figure 13 As shown, metallic magnesium and water can be added to the reactor and then fed into a water structuring system.
[0153] Magnesium is one example of a mineral that can be used to produce hydrogen through the aforementioned methods, and under suitable process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time, the effects of cavitation and implosion can be improved. Since pure magnesium does not exist in nature, it must be obtained from naturally occurring magnesium compounds (such as magnesite). Magnesite (usually magnesium carbonate) is a composition of magnesium salts and other trace elements (such as iron, nickel, manganese, cobalt, etc.). Figure 14 As shown, natural magnesite can be processed in any suitable order through various processes (such as extraction, electrolysis, precipitation, etc.) to obtain metallic magnesium. Subsequently, as mentioned above, this metallic magnesium can be used to prepare structured water rich in dissolved hydrogen.
[0154] The feedstock for hydrogen production is not limited to magnesium and magnesite; any suitable material that can react with water to produce hydrogen can be used. Other examples of such minerals include, but are not limited to, alkali metals and alkaline earth metals (such as sodium, potassium, calcium, strontium, barium, etc.), and various salt compounds.
[0155] The magnesium particle size used can range from approximately 0.01 mm to approximately 1 mm. Within this range, the magnesium particle size can be any integer or non-integer value, including the endpoints of the range and any acceptable deviations. The magnesium particle size affects the hydrogen production efficiency of the magnesium-water reaction because the geometry of the aggregates formed by metallic magnesium depends on the size of the magnesium particles. When the magnesium particles participating in the water reaction are within the aforementioned range, smaller magnesium aggregates are formed, thereby increasing the reaction contact area between magnesium and water, and thus promoting the generation of hydrogen bubbles.
[0156] Magnesium is a chemically highly reactive element that reacts with water at low temperatures to produce magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas. By increasing the amount of water, the reaction product can be changed from magnesium oxide to magnesium hydroxide. The reaction of magnesium with water can be summarized by the following equations 1-3:
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[0160] All of the above reactions that produce magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide are exothermic reactions.
[0161] The water structuring system may include a gas supply device, which may additionally or alternatively include a first gas supply module and a second gas supply module for generating or storing gases, including but not limited to oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and / or nitrogen. The gas supply device may directly supply hydrogen, replacing the aforementioned method of producing hydrogen using magnesium. The gas supply device may include equipment, structures, or devices related to gas production (e.g., hydrogen production batteries, proton exchange membrane (PEM) batteries) or gas separation (e.g., through electrolysis or other processes), and may also include gas storage devices, such as gas cylinders or pressure tanks.
[0162] Vortex design
[0163] The following section describes a two-equation mathematical model that can describe various phenomena observed in a water-structured system, which can be used to prepare the structured water required by this invention. A significant feature of this two-equation model is the inclusion of a fifth-order nonlinear aerodynamic damping term. Similarly, this model can be used for qualitative analysis, and can be supplemented with additional experiments to conduct quantitative analysis. As mentioned above, based on this two-equation mathematical model, this study designed specific parameters and conditions capable of generating eddies.
[0164] This two-equation mathematical model includes equation A and equation B:
[0165] Equation A
[0166] Equation B.
[0167] In equation A, Represents a flow field with a velocity distribution u. This represents the velocity distribution of a flow field. In equation B, Γ is defined as the circulation function of the fluid, and S is an arbitrary surface. The main characteristics of eddies in a fluid are as follows:
[0168] The vorticity at a point in a fluid is a vector quantity. Vorticity in a specific direction ( The component on the fluid is equal to the two lines that are parallel to each other. The vorticity is twice the angular velocity of each of the mutually orthogonal line segments. Therefore, vorticity is a physical quantity that measures the rate of fluid rotation.
[0169] Even if there is a large-scale rotational motion in the flow field, it does not necessarily mean that there is vorticity in the flow field. It must not be zero (for viscous fluids, for the circulation Γ to be non-zero, the vorticity must be at least zero at some point or within a finite region). (Requires non-zero values). Even if the streamlines of the flow field are not curved, the flow field itself may still exhibit vorticity, i.e., "vortex lines are material lines." A vortex line is a curve tangent to the local vortex vector. A vortex tube is the collection of all vortex lines passing through a finite area. Regardless of the shape and position of the closed curve, the circulation around the vortex tube remains constant. As long as the fluid is barotropic, subjected to ambient forces, and only subjected to forceful forces, the circulation around any material loop within the fluid does not change with time. The stretching effect of fluid particles along their axis of rotation enhances vorticity. Viscosity causes vorticity to diffuse laterally from the vortex lines. Baroclinicity of the fluid can generate vorticity within the fluid. When the flow field is vorticistic, the vorticity of fluid particles is proportional to their density, and the compression of the fluid increases the vorticity.
[0170] Design of Vortex Cavitation and Implosion Processes
[0171] This paper presents a mathematical model for cavitation and implosion initiation in eddies. The model employs a simplified Rayleigh-Prisette single-cavitation bubble implosion model. The degree of cavitation development is characterized by a dimensionless parameter called the cavitation number , defined as:
[0172] ,
[0173] Where, p ref p is the reference pressure of the liquid. v Let ρ be the saturated vapor pressure of the liquid, ρ be the fluid density, and V be the fluid velocity.
[0174] The Rayleigh-Plesset equation is a second-order differential equation used to calculate the dynamic behavior of cavitation bubble volume as a function of its radius R(t), and its expression is:
[0175] ,
[0176] in, The first term represents the difference between the applied pressure and the vapor pressure, which is also the driving force behind the evolution of the cavitation bubble. The second term in the equation represents the action of the non-condensable gas. This model assumes that the mass of the non-condensable gas inside the bubble is constant and follows polyhedral thermodynamic behavior characterized by a given polyhedral exponent k. S is the surface tension coefficient, with units of N / m or J / m. 2 .
[0177] Based on the Rayleigh-Prisset model mentioned above, this invention designs specific parameters and conditions that can generate eddies and thereby trigger cavitation and implosion processes.
[0178] The implosion system design described in this paper can maximize the implosion effect, while maximizing the system stiffness to avoid reaching the elastic limit, ensuring the system is reusable, and ensuring safety. It can also minimize manufacturing, maintenance and operating costs and achieve system lightweighting.
[0179] In one exemplary embodiment, to prepare structured water suitable for use in this application, the rotational speed of the motor rotor needs to be controlled within the range of 1800 rpm to 7000 rpm. This rotational speed can take any integer value within this range, including the endpoints, and can also accommodate any reasonable deviation range.
[0180] During cavitation and implosion, the initial pressure of the implosion vessel can be set to approximately 50 kPa to 105 kPa. This pressure can be any integer value within this range, including the endpoints, and can accommodate all reasonable deviations. The implosion vessel design must meet hydrogen pressure requirements, with a hydrogen holding pressure not exceeding 175 kPa, for example, not exceeding 160 kPa, 150 kPa, 140 kPa, 130 kPa, 120 kPa, or 110 kPa. This requires the vessel to employ a high-strength structural design and be structurally reinforced to ensure structural integrity under the aforementioned pressure conditions. When the pressure is within the aforementioned range, the macroscopic energy of water will increase accordingly. During implosion, the microscopic local pressure of water near the implosion initiation area can reach approximately 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa, and the local temperature can reach at least 5000 K.
[0181] Within the aforementioned parameter range, the system described in this paper can trigger cavitation and implosion processes with the required energy, thereby producing structured water with high hydrogen solubility over a long period. This paper will discuss this structured water and its various components in detail.
[0182] The fluid dynamics principles that form the basis of the eddy current generation technology for the preparation of structured water in this invention will be explained below.
[0183] The velocity distribution formula for a Rankine vortex with a central radius of a and a maximum circulation of Γ is:
[0184] , r ≤ a
[0185] , r > a
[0186] radius As it approaches infinity, the total angular momentum per unit length is:
[0187]
[0188] The design of cavitation vortices must meet the following conditions:
[0189] r ≤ r i (Steam)
[0190] r ≥ r i (Liquid).
[0191] (Khojasteh-Manesh et al., “Evaluation of cavitation erosion intensity in microscale nozzles using Eulerian-Lagrange bubble dynamics simulation”, Journal of Fluid Engineering, 141(6):061303 (14 pages), June 2019, published online on April 4, 2019)
[0192] A water structuring device that can be used to prepare structured water in the composition described in this disclosure is, in an exemplary embodiment, a water structuring system 200, the structural schematic diagram of which is shown below. Figure 15 As shown. Figure 15 As shown, the water structuring system 200 may include a water source 10 and a water filtration system 200F, wherein the water filtration system 200F may consist of a water filter 20, a reverse osmosis filter 30 and a sterilizer 40.
[0193] In all the water-structured devices described herein, the water source 10 can have one or more sources. For example, the water source 10 can be taken alone or in combination from one or more water supply networks, and / or from water vapor in the air, which can be condensed, collected, and used as a water source. Furthermore, the water source 10 can also employ any type of water supply source. One advantage of using atmospheric water vapor as the water source 10 is that water resources can be obtained even in the absence of traditional water sources such as rivers or water supply networks.
[0194] After water is drawn from water source 10, it can be conveyed to water filter 20. Water filter 20 may include, for example, a sediment filter, and / or a filter containing any other compound that helps to remove undesirable components from the water source. Alternatively, water filter 20 may also contain activated carbon. In one embodiment, the configuration of reverse osmosis filter 30 is optional, depending on the type or quality of the water source. For example, reverse osmosis filter 30 can be configured when tap water is used as the water source. In one embodiment, after water is filtered by water filter 20, it can first be conveyed to reverse osmosis filter 30 and then enter sterilizer 40; the sterilizer 40 operates by ultraviolet irradiation. In some embodiments, sterilizer 40 may use an ultraviolet lamp, but is not limited thereto; any suitable disinfection method may be used. Depending on the quality and type of the water source, water filtration system 200F can be combined with various different types of water filtration and disinfection devices. In some embodiments, if the water quality of the source is sufficient to meet the requirements for preparing the structured water described in this disclosure, water filtration system 200F is not required.
[0195] See also Figure 15 The water structuring system 200 may also include a structured water generator 60, which is directly or indirectly connected to the water filtration system 200F and the mineral supply device 50. The water filtration system 200F purifies the water taken from the water source 10 through the water filter 20, the reverse osmosis filter 30, and the sterilizer 40. Subsequently, the purified water can be transported to the structured water generator 60, where the energy structure of the water is changed through agitation and cavitation.
[0196] In one embodiment, the structured water generator 60 can receive minerals supplied by the mineral supply device 50 and purified water discharged from the sterilizer 40, or directly receive water from the water source 10. In one embodiment, the mineral supply device 50 can add minerals and additives to the water in the structured water generator 60 through a mineral inlet. The aforementioned minerals and additives may include, but are not limited to, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, etc. One or more of these minerals, or other additives, may be in the form of water-soluble salts, including, but not limited to, lactates, sulfates, selenites, halides, nitrates, acetates, hydroxides, etc.; any suitable anion that is safe for consumption and / or ingestion is applicable. In other embodiments, a variety of suitable cations may be used in combination with any suitable anion that is safe for consumption and / or ingestion.
[0197] In one exemplary embodiment, the water-structured system 200 may be equipped with a feeding device and a discharging device (neither shown in this figure for ease of illustration and explanation). The feeding device may be any component suitable for supplying fluid to the water-structured system 200, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, connectors, etc., and may be made of any suitable material. The discharging device may be any component suitable for discharging fluid from the water-structured system 200, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, connectors, etc., and may also be made of any suitable material. One or more of the feeding device and the discharging device may be integrally formed with other components within the water-structured system 200, or may be manufactured separately and connected to the water-structured system 200 via one or more connection methods. Non-limiting examples of connection methods include flange connections, bonding, welding, etc.
[0198] See also Figure 15 The water structuring system 200 may also include a mineral reactor 52, or simultaneously include a mineral reactor 52 and a mixer 54. For example, the mixer 54 may be a cyclone mixer, but is not limited to this type. Furthermore, the influent source of the mixer 54 can be determined according to the water quality requirements required to achieve the water structuring process described in this disclosure: it can receive filtered water from the water filtration system 200F, or directly receive water from the water source 10. In one embodiment, the mineral reactor 52 can output hydrogen, magnesium oxide, and water, and deliver them to the mixer 54. In one embodiment, the mixer 54 can receive one or more gases, including but not limited to hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, simultaneously or in stages, through a gas supply device 80.
[0199] Figure 16 An exemplary configuration is shown where a mineral reactor 52 and a mixer 54 are coupled to a structured water generator 60. In this embodiment, the mineral reactor 52 may include a container 52A, a motor 52D, a rotor 52B (or rotating device), and a shell 52C. The rotor 52B may be a helical mixing device (or a screw conveyor, agitator, screw, etc.) and is connected to the motor 52D. The container 52A may store magnesium feedstock, such as... Figure 16 As shown, magnesium stored in container 52A can be mixed with water via a rotary reactor 52B. Subsequently, a reactor (not shown in this figure for ease of illustration and explanation) can generate magnesium oxide and hydrogen; according to the present disclosure, the generated magnesium oxide and hydrogen can be conveyed to a mixer 54 for further mixing with minerals, additives and / or additional hydrogen.
[0200] The operating parameters of mixer 54 (e.g., a cyclone mixer) can be determined based on the target throughput and water quality requirements of the water to be treated within the structured water generator 60. In one embodiment, the average flow velocity of the water within the cyclone mixer can be set to 10 m / s, and the pressure to 45 psi. However, based on Bernoulli's principle, the flow velocity and pressure parameters can be adjusted according to the target output of magnesium oxide and hydrogen required by the mineral reactor 52. Return to... Figure 16 As shown in the diagram, water discharged from mixer 54 can be conveyed to structured water generator 60 via the aforementioned feeding device. In one embodiment, structured water generator 60 may be equipped with one or more blades connected to a drive shaft, which in turn is connected to a speed increaser. The speed increaser may contain a high-speed rotating motor, which, when operating, creates eddies in the water, thereby inducing cavitation and a controlled implosion process as described above. This process can raise the local temperature of water molecules to approximately 5000K or higher; depending on the energy generated during the implosion, this local temperature can even reach different levels such as approximately 10000K or approximately 15000K, while also stabilizing at the midpoint between any two of these temperature ranges. In one embodiment, structured water generator 60 may employ a rotating-translational shell structure, which can drive a spiral shell to rotate and translate simultaneously, thereby generating the desired cavitation effect and controlled implosion process in the water within the shell. The movement of the rotating and translating shell structure is controlled by any suitable mechanism, including but not limited to various actuators, such as a motor that transmits its power to the shell via pulleys. The shell can be connected to a flow channel that guides fluid flow and drives the fluid to rotate and translate at frequencies above 300 Hz. These movements induce a phase change in the water to form water vapor, thereby generating the desired cavitation effect and controlled implosion process. The helical shell can take the form of, but is not limited to, a helical tube or a helical coil. Further structural and mechanical details of the structured water generator 60 will be described in detail below.
[0201] The generation of cavitation depends on the coherent structure of the directional flow, which exists in the form of paired vortex rings. Furthermore, the cavitation / implosion process continuously occurs in the core region of the vortex, indicating a strong correlation between this process and vortex dynamics. In the initial stage, the stretching effect of the vortex is the dominant factor, driving its growth and determining the elliptical morphology of the cavitation bubbles. Inside the water body, the cavitation bubbles exhibit an elliptical shape during the implosion process. The elliptical geometry of the imploding cavitation bubbles mirrors the elliptical flow characteristics of the fluid; moreover, the elliptical geometry of the cavitation bubbles promotes both cavitation and implosion. In contrast, the effect of the expansion term depends on the volume change induced by cavitation, which may either enhance or suppress local vorticity; during the implosion stage, the bubbles generate baroclinic vorticity, further contributing to the formation of three-dimensional vorticity. After treatment with cavitation and / or implosion, water, added minerals, additives, and dissolved gases can be homogenized. In addition, processes that can achieve water structuring or homogenization include ultrasonic mixing, vacuum differential pressure treatment, etc., and these processes can all be used as components of the relevant devices and systems for preparing the structured water in the composition described in this application.
[0202] Based on the periodic function of cavitation structures and the temporal evolution of large eddies, vorticity can be divided into the following nine stages: initiation, collision, growth, cavitation cloud formation, loss of coherence, cavitation cloud growth, collision, implosion, and water body reorganization.
[0203] The required linear velocity range to initiate the water body remodeling process is approximately 30 m / s to 300 m / s. This linear velocity can be any value or sub-range within this range, covering both upper and lower limits, and can also accommodate all acceptable deviations.
[0204] Back Figure 15 As shown, the water structuring system 200 may further include a magnetizer 70, a gas supply device 80, a cooling system 90, and a water supply module 100. As previously described, in the structured water generator 60, the mineral supply device 50 can add minerals and / or additives, while the mineral reactor 52 can input magnesium oxide and hydrogen. Alternatively, the gas supply device 80 can also supply hydrogen to the mixer 54. As previously described, the mixer 54 (e.g., a cyclone mixer) mixes not only the hydrogen from the gas supply device 80, but also the hydrogen supplied from the mineral reactor 52 with magnesium oxide, the minerals and / or additives added by the mineral supply device 50, and water from the water filtration system 200F or the water source 10. The mixture output from the mixer 54 can then be transported to the structured water generator 60 to perform the water structuring process described in this disclosure.
[0205] After the water flows out of the structured water generator 60, it can be magnetized by the magnetizer 70 (e.g., using a neodymium magnet); then, gases such as oxygen, hydrogen, or carbon dioxide can be added to the water; after the cooling process is completed, the prepared structured water can be filled into a container.
[0206] In one embodiment, the magnetizer 70 can be equipped with any type of magnetizing device, and the generated magnetic field strength is preferably high enough to control the magnetic field of the water body to a target orientation. The type of magnetizing device that can be used in this technology is not limited, including but not limited to: metallic magnets, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, rare earth metals and their alloys and combinations; natural magnetic minerals, namely "calcite-like minerals" mainly composed of iron; and / or electromagnets. In some embodiments, the magnetizer 70 can use neodymium magnets. The arrangement of the magnets inside the magnetizer is not limited, and any reasonable arrangement scheme is applicable. In some exemplary embodiments, the magnetizer 70 works by: exciting an electromagnetic field in a conductive material, achieving a magnetization effect through induction, thereby causing water molecules to align in a regular manner. In one embodiment, the cooling system 90 can be configured as part of a condenser, and / or used to maintain a suitable temperature required for the water structuring process, and / or to cool the finished water before it is discharged from the water structuring system 200. In addition, the cooling system 90 can be equipped with any suitable fluid cooling device, including but not limited to air cooling system, water cooling system, thermoelectric cooler, electronic cooler, etc.
[0207] See also Figure 15 In addition to supplying hydrogen to the mixer 54, the gas supply device 80 can also supply one or more gases, such as oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a mixture of the above gases, to the water flowing out of the magnetizer 70. Subsequently, the water infused with the gas can flow through the cooling system 90 to be cooled, and then be filled into a container (not shown in this figure for illustrative purposes) via the water supply module 100. In one embodiment, the water structuring system 200 can be equipped with an additional sterilizer 42 as needed. This additional sterilizer 42 can be of the same type as the sterilizer 40 described above, and its function is to disinfect or sterilize the water treated by the magnetizer 70 before it enters the cooling system 90. The operation and power supply of all components within the system can be controlled by a power supply system (not shown in this figure for illustrative purposes) and a controller 110. Figure 15 The components shown can be arranged in any order to ensure the normal operation of the water structuring device, including the use of... Figure 15 The arrangement is shown in sequence.
[0208] Figure 17 An exemplary embodiment of a water structuring system 300 is shown. The water structuring system 300 may include... Figure 15 , Figure 16 The components shown in the water structuring system 200 are identical or similar. For simplicity and clarity, this section uses... Figure 17 Zhongyu Figure 15 , Figure 16 For components that are identical, their descriptions will not be repeated. See also Figure 17 The water source 10 of the water structuring system 300 may additionally or selectively include two parts: a direct supply pipeline 11 from the water supply network and a condenser collector 12 for condensing, collecting, and storing atmospheric water vapor. In some embodiments, the water structuring system 300 may use only one of the water supply methods, either the direct supply pipeline 11 or the condenser collector 12. In other embodiments, depending on the availability of water resources and / or the target water treatment capacity of the structured water generator 60, the two water supply methods, the direct supply pipeline 11 and the condenser collector 12, may be used in combination, specifically in a synchronous, stepwise, or selective switching mode. Figure 17 The water structuring system 300 shown, which includes water source 10, operates in the same manner as described above. Figure 15 The operation mode described in the water structuring system 200 is basically the same.
[0209] Figure 18 A water structuring system 400 is demonstrated. This water structuring system 400 may include... Figures 15 to 17 The water structuring system 200 and water structuring system 300 shown herein use the same or similar components. For simplicity and clarity, this section uses... Figure 18 Zhongyu Figures 15 to 17 For components that are identical, their descriptions will not be repeated. See also Figure 18 The gas supply device 80 of the water structuring system 400 may be additionally or selectively configured with a first gas supply module 81 and a second gas supply module 82. These two modules can be used for gas generation or storage, and the types of gases involved include, but are not limited to, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and / or nitrogen. The gas supply device 80 may be equipped with gas preparation-related devices, structures, or equipment (e.g., hydrogen production batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells), or gas separation-related devices, structures, or equipment (e.g., equipment using electrolysis or other processes), and may also be equipped with gas storage-related devices, such as gas cylinders or pressure tanks. The amount of hydrogen added is not limited and can be supplied to the water supply system from one or more different hydrogen sources in any proportion. Figure 18 The water-structured system 400 shown, which integrates the aforementioned gas supply device 80, operates in the same manner as... Figure 15 and Figure 17 The water structuring systems 200 and 300 shown operate in a similar manner.
[0210] Figure 19A water structuring system 500 was demonstrated. This water structuring system 500 may include... Figures 15 to 18 The water structuring systems shown herein use components that are identical or similar. For simplicity and clarity, this section uses... Figure 19 Zhongyu Figures 15 to 18 The same components will not be described again. A condenser collector 12 may be installed in the water structuring system 500. This device is directly or indirectly connected between the water filtration system 200F and the structured water generator 60. This condenser collector 12, used to condense and collect atmospheric water vapor, also functions as a cooling system, and can transport the water condensed from the air to the inlet of the water filter 20 via pipe 121. In one embodiment, the water collected by the condenser collector 12 can bypass the processing flow of the water filtration system 200F and be directly supplied to the structured water generator 60. For example, in desert areas, where there are very few water vapor impurities in the atmosphere and the water quality is clean, the condensate produced by the condenser collector 12 can be directly transported to the structured water generator 60. This water structuring system 500, with the addition of the condenser collector 12 and pipe 121, operates in the same manner as... Figure 15 The operation of water structured treatment systems 200 to 400 shown in Figure 18 is similar.
[0211] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a water structuring system 600. The water structuring system 600 may include... Figures 15 to 19 The water structuring systems shown herein use components that are identical or similar. For simplicity and clarity, this section uses... Figure 20 Zhongyu Figures 15 to 19 The same components will not be described again. Figure 20 The possible locations of jet pumps P1, P2, and P3 in the connecting pipeline are marked. These pumps drive the water to be treated for transport. Jet pumps P1, P2, and P3 can provide suitable pressure to drive the fluid (e.g., water) to flow between the components of the water structuring system 600. The placement of the jet pumps is not limited to this; any reasonable placement scheme can be adopted. Figure 20 The diagram shows the structure of the water structuring system 600. The water structuring system 600 operates in a manner similar to... Figures 15 to 19 The water structured treatment systems shown in the diagram operate in a similar manner from 200 to 500.
[0212] Figure 21A and Figure 21B The system on display is a water structuring system 700, which can integrate the previously mentioned... Figures 15 to 20 One or more technical solutions of the water structuring system 200-600. Figure 21A This is a front view of the Water Structured System 700. Figure 21BThis is an exploded view of the system. To simplify the explanation and ensure clarity, the following text will combine... Figure 21A The water structuring system 700 and its components are described in detail. For example... Figure 21A As shown, the water structuring system 700 may include a housing 701 and a water source 710 disposed adjacent to or directly / indirectly connected to the housing 701. The water source 710 may be an atmospheric humidity collector, whose function is to condense and collect the moisture contained in the atmospheric humidity. In one embodiment, the atmospheric humidity collector may be equipped with a cooling system, which uses a radial fan or axial fan mounted below a thermoelectric cooler, or any other type of cooling device. Alternatively, the atmospheric humidity collector may also integrate a fixed-bed vapor adsorption system, which is filled with carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and other carbon allotropes; the system is connected to a spiral condenser equipped with a nozzle system, which can achieve vapor adsorption by generating a pressure difference, thereby optimizing the condensation process.
[0213] The housing 701 of the water structuring system 700 can be internally configured with components such as a fluid storage device 702 and a water filtration system 700F. In some embodiments, the water filtration system 700F can integrate the water filter 20, reverse osmosis filter 30, and / or sterilizer 40 described in the preceding embodiments. Alternatively, the water filtration system 700F can also be equipped with a nanoscale filter. The water structuring system can also be equipped with a mineral reactor 752 (or magnesium-enhanced treatment unit), a structured water generator 760, a mixer 754, and a mineral supply device 750. The structured water generator 760 can integrate a vortex structured system (the detailed structure of which will be described below). Figures 21C to 21G (See detailed description). The mineral supply device 750 can be equipped with one or more pumps to maintain the homogeneity of the target mineral mixture in the water.
[0214] like Figure 21AAs shown, water collected from water source 710 (e.g., water source 10 and / or condenser 12) can be delivered to a fluid storage device 702 within the housing 701. Subsequently, the collected water stored in the fluid storage device 702 can be delivered to a water filtration system 700F (e.g., water filter 20, reverse osmosis filter 30, sterilizer 40, and / or nanoscale filter) to complete the filtration or purification of the water. The structured water generator 760 can also receive minerals supplied by a mineral supply device 750. The mineral supply device 750 can add minerals and / or additives to the water within the structured water generator 760 through a mineral inlet. The minerals and additives added to the system can be any one or more suitable minerals and additives, including but not limited to any minerals and additives described herein, such as plant macroelements or microelements or any combination thereof.
[0215] The water-structured system 700 can be equipped with a feeding device and a discharging device (for ease of illustration and explanation, these two are not shown). Figure 21A (As shown in the diagram). The feeding device can be any component suitable for supplying fluid to the water-structured system 700, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, connectors, etc., and can be made of any suitable material. The discharging device can be any component suitable for discharging fluid from the water-structured system 700, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, connectors, etc., and can also be made of any suitable material. One or more of the feeding and discharging devices can be integrally formed with other components within the water-structured system 700, or can be manufactured separately and connected to the water-structured system 700 through one or more connection methods. Non-limiting examples of connection methods include flange connections, bonding, welding, etc.
[0216] See also Figure 21A The filtered water, after being treated by the water filtration system 700F, can be conveyed to the mineral reactor 752 and the mixer 754. The mineral reactor 752 generates hydrogen and magnesium oxide, which are then conveyed to the structured water generator 760. Figure 13As shown, the mineral reactor 752 may include a container 52A, a motor 52D, a rotor 52B, and a shell 52C. The rotor 52B may be a helical mixing device (or screw conveyor, agitator, screw, etc.) connected to the motor 52D. Magnesium feedstock may be stored in the container 52A, and the magnesium stored in the container 52A may be mixed with water via the rotor 52B. Subsequently, the reactor (not shown in this figure for illustration and explanation) may generate magnesium oxide and hydrogen, which may be conveyed to a mixer 754 for mixing with minerals, additives, and / or additional hydrogen. The operating parameters of the mixer 754 (e.g., a cyclone mixer) may be determined based on the target throughput and water quality requirements of the water to be treated in the structured water generator 760. In one embodiment, the average flow velocity of the water in the mixer 754 (e.g., a cyclone mixer) may be set to 10 m / s, and the pressure may be set to 45 psi. However, based on Bernoulli's principle and in conjunction with the target yields of magnesium oxide and hydrogen in the mineral reactor 752, the above flow rate and pressure parameters can be adjusted.
[0217] The amount of minerals and / or additives added to the mineral reactor 752, and the amount of minerals and / or additives received by the structured water generator 760 from the mineral supply device 750, can be adjusted as needed. One or more minerals and / or additives obtained by the structured water generator 760 from the mineral supply device 750 help to induce cavitation effects and / or enhance fluid disturbances within the structured water generator 760.
[0218] The structured treatment process of the structured water generator 760 will be described in further detail below. Water from the mixer 754 can be transported to the structured water generator 760, where its energy structure is altered through disturbance treatment, cavitation, and a subsequent implosion process. As mentioned earlier, minerals and additives can be added to the structured water generator 760 via the mineral supply device 750. The addition of minerals such as magnesium helps to improve the generation efficiency and / or dissolution retention rate of target gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide in the water.
[0219] The structured water generator 760 can be any device or equipment capable of inducing cavitation effects, implosion processes, and / or fluid disturbances of sufficient intensity in a water body, thereby achieving water structuring. As mentioned above, the structured water generator 760 can be equipped with various input and output devices for introducing drinking water, minerals, and additives; it can also integrate components related to inducing cavitation effects and / or fluid disturbances, such as a rotating device connected to the structured water generator 760.
[0220] The structured water generator 760 can be equipped with a rotation and translation device (i.e., the core device for realizing water structuring). This device can drive the spiral container with built-in water to rotate and translate simultaneously, thereby generating the cavitation effect and controllable implosion process required for water structuring. Figures 21C to 21E An exemplary embodiment of the structured water generator 760 is shown, which integrates the aforementioned rotational translation mechanism. For example... Figure 21C As shown, the structured water generator 760 may include a rack 761 (or support, frame). As... Figure 21C and Figure 21D As shown, the structured water generator 760 can be equipped with a motor 763, a first pulley 764, a second pulley 768, and a drive belt 765 adapted to be embedded in the grooves of the first pulley 764 and the second pulley 768, either inside or on the surface of the frame 761. The assembly formed by the first pulley 764, the second pulley 768, and the drive belt 765 can be called a rotary speed-changing mechanism. The first pulley 764 and the second pulley 768 can be designed with different diameters to amplify the output speed or torque of the pulley system. For example, the first pulley can be 6 inches and the second pulley can be 4 inches, but this is not a limiting option; the rotary speed-changing mechanism can be adapted to any reasonable size and number of pulleys as needed.
[0221] Motor 763 is connected to first disc 764. The rotation of the first disc drives the structured water generator 760, causing it to rotate and translate at a frequency greater than 300 Hz. These movements induce a vapor-liquid phase change in water, thereby generating the cavitation effect and controllable implosion process required by this technical solution. In one embodiment, such as... Figure 21E As shown, the motor 763 may be equipped with a rotating component 765A located within the motor housing 766C. This rotating component 765A may integrate one or more magnets 766D to assist in its rotation. The motor 763 may also be equipped with one or more sets of coils, which can generate a magnetic field to produce a reaction force on one or more magnets 766D, thereby generating a rotational driving force. The motor 763 has a built-in drive shaft 765B, which can be connected to a first wheel 764 to drive the first wheel 764 to rotate, thus facilitating the implementation of the water-structured process.
[0222] Back Figure 21CAs shown, the structured water generator 760 may be equipped with a conical container 762 (or a spiral tank) with an inlet 766. This inlet may be directly or indirectly connected to the mixer 754, the structured water generator 760, the mineral supply device 750, and / or the water source 710 to receive the target fluid and / or minerals, thereby facilitating the structured treatment of water in accordance with one or more of the technical points of this solution. The conical container 762 may be a spiral tubular component (i.e., a spiral-shaped pipe). The structured water generator 760 also has an outlet 769 for discharging the treated structured water from the conical container 762. The volume of the conical container 762 may be 15 to 50 liters, but the volume specification is not limited to this. Figure 21C As shown, the structured water generator 760 has a built-in drive shaft 767 on which several rods (or blades) are mounted. These rods (or blades) are connected to one or more inner surfaces of the conical container 762. The drive shaft 767 can be connected to a motor 763, which drives it to rotate at high speed, thereby forming vortices within the container. The generation of vortices can induce cavitation in the water, and further cause each cavitation bubble generated within the conical container 762 to implode.
[0223] like Figure 21C and Figure 21D As shown, one or more screws, nuts, and other suitable fastening elements can be used to securely assemble the components of the structured water generator 760 onto the frame 761. That is to say, Figure 21C and Figure 21D The components of the structured water generator 760 shown must be connected or assembled to the frame 761 in a manner sufficient to support the high-speed rotational and translational combined motion of the conical container 762. The following will combine... Figure 21D The combined rotational and translational motion is described in detail. The combined rotational and translational motion of the conical container 762 can cause water molecules within the container to reach localized temperatures exceeding 5000K. In some embodiments, depending on the energy generated by the combined rotational and translational motion, this localized temperature can even reach three times the original value. The generation of cavitation is strongly correlated with the coherent structure of the directional flow, which manifests as... Figure 21F and Figure 21GThe paired (or concentric) vortex ring morphology is shown. Furthermore, the cavitation effect / implosion process can continue to occur in the vortex center region, indicating a close relationship between the aforementioned cavitation effect / implosion process and vortex dynamics. In the initial stage, the stretching effect of the vortex is likely the dominant factor, both driving vortex development and expansion and determining the elliptical morphology of the cavitation rings. In contrast, the expansion term may enhance or suppress local vorticity, depending on the volume changes induced by cavitation; while in the implosion stage, cavitation bubbles generate baroclinic vorticity and further promote the formation of three-dimensional vorticity. After undergoing the cavitation effect and / or implosion process, the mixture system can be homogenized. In one embodiment, the structuring or homogenization of the mixture system can also be achieved by ultrasonic mixing or applying a vacuum pressure difference. The periodic action of the implosion structure, coupled with the temporal evolution of large-scale vortices, allows the evolution of vorticity to be divided into nine stages, such as: initiation stage, collision stage, development stage, cavitation cloud formation stage, coherence loss stage, cavitation cloud expansion stage, secondary collision stage, implosion stage, and water body reconstruction stage. In one embodiment, the linear velocity range required to initiate the water body reconstruction process is 30 m / s to 300 m / s.
[0224] See also Figure 21A The water structuring system 700 may be equipped with a magnetizer 770 and a dispensing module 705. The magnetizer 770 may be any device or equipment capable of generating a sufficiently strong magnetic field to regulate the water's magnetic field to a target state. For example, the magnetizer 770 may be equipped with neodymium magnets or other magnetizing devices, including but not limited to combinations of one or more of the following: magnets made of metals such as iron, cobalt, and / or nickel; naturally magnetic minerals primarily composed of iron, known as "calcite-like minerals"; and / or electromagnets. The aforementioned magnets or other magnetizing devices may be arranged in any configuration within the water structuring system 700 according to the intended design or functional requirements of the water structuring system. Alternatively, the magnetizer 770 may achieve magnetization by exciting an electromagnetic field in a conductive material, thereby facilitating the orderly arrangement of water molecules. After the water flows out of the structured water generator 760, it can be magnetized by the magnetizer 770. If necessary, gases such as oxygen, hydrogen or carbon dioxide can be added to the water. After that, the water is cooled and finally filled into a container through the dispensing module.
[0225] See Figure 21AThe water structure system 700 may be equipped with a gas supply device inside its housing 701. This device may include at least one of the following: a hydrogen storage tank 706, an oxygen storage tank 707, a carbon dioxide storage tank 708, and a hydrogen production battery 712, or a combination of the above devices. Furthermore, the water structure system 700 may also be equipped with a cooling system 790, a main control system 711, a compressor 709, and an ultraviolet filter 704.
[0226] In one embodiment, a gas supply device (e.g., hydrogen storage tank 706, oxygen storage tank 707, carbon dioxide storage tank 708, and / or hydrogen production battery 712) can add one or more gases (e.g., oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a mixture of the above gases) to the water to be treated by the structured water generator 760. In one embodiment, the gas supply device may be equipped with a corresponding device or structure (e.g., hydrogen production battery 712) to decompose water into gaseous oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis or other processes; it may also be equipped with a gas storage device or structure, such as a gas cylinder or pressure tank. In one embodiment, before the gas supply device adds gas to the treated water, an ultraviolet filter 704 can disinfect or sterilize the structured water obtained by the structured water generator 760. Furthermore, the water can be cooled by a cooling system 790 before being filled by the dispensing module 705. This cooling system 790 can also be used to cool the incoming water delivered to the structured water generator 760 to 4°C.
[0227] As mentioned above, Figure 21B This image shows an exploded view of a water-structured system 700. It presents an exemplary arrangement of the components of the water-structured system 700. Of course, other component arrangements can be used to ensure the water-structured system 700 achieves its intended operational effect. Because... Figure 21B The water structuring system 700 shown is, with Figure 21A The water structuring system 700 shown contains the same or similar components, therefore, for the sake of simplicity and clarity, it will not be described again in this section. Figure 21A The relevant descriptions of the same components already mentioned. In some embodiments, Figure 21A and Figure 21B The water structuring system 700 shown can be equipped with multiple sets of feeding devices and / or discharging devices, these devices and Figure 21BThe various components of the water-structured system 700 shown are connected to ensure the normal operation of the system. The feeding device can be any component suitable for conveying fluids, minerals, and / or other materials required for system operation, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, and connectors, and can be made of any suitable material. The discharging device can be any component suitable for discharging fluids, minerals, and / or other materials required for system operation, including but not limited to pipes, conduits, valves, and connectors, and can also be made of any suitable material. One or more of the feeding and discharging devices can be integrally formed with the water-structured system 700, or they can be manufactured separately and connected to the water-structured system through some connection method. Non-limiting examples of connection methods include flange connections, bonding, welding, etc.
[0228] Figure 22A and Figure 22B The system showcased is a large-scale water structuring system 800. In one embodiment, the large-scale water structuring system 800 may include a water filtration system 800F, a housing 801, a fluid storage device 802, an ultraviolet filter 804, a dispenser 805, a hydrogen storage tank 806, an oxygen storage tank 807, a carbon dioxide storage tank 808, a hydrogen production system 809, a water source 810, a main control system 811, a hydrogen production battery 812, a mineral supply device 850, a mineral reactor 852 (or magnesium enhancement treatment unit), a mixer 854, a structured water generator 860, a magnetizer 870, and a cooling system 890. Although Figure 22A and Figure 22B The dimensions, shapes, and placement (or arrangement) of each component shown are consistent with... Figures 21A to 21E While the components of the water structuring system 700 shown differ, both the components of water structuring system 700 and the large-scale water structuring system 800 possess scalability and adjustability, enabling the production of structured water of consistent quality. Therefore, for simplicity, detailed information on the components of the large-scale water structuring system will not be elaborated here; relevant information can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 21A and Figure 21B The description. Figure 22A This is a perspective view of the large-scale water-structured system 800. Figure 22B This is a top view of the large-scale water-structured system 800.
[0229] Figure 23A and Figure 23BThe system showcased is a compact water structuring system 900. In one embodiment, the compact water structuring system 900 may include a water filtration system 900F, a housing 901, a fluid storage device 902, an ultraviolet filter 904, a dispenser 905, a hydrogen storage tank 906, an oxygen storage tank 907, a carbon dioxide storage tank 908, a water source 910, a main control system 911, a hydrogen production battery 912, a mineral supply device 950, a mineral reactor 903 (or magnesium enhancement treatment unit), a mixer 951, a structured water generator 960, a magnetizer 970, and a cooling system 990. Although Figure 23A and Figure 23B The dimensions, shapes, and placement (or arrangement) of each component shown are consistent with... Figures 21A to 21E The water structuring system 700 shown Figures 22A to 22B While the components of the water structuring system 800 shown differ, the components of water structuring systems 700-900 are all scalable and adjustable, capable of producing structured water of consistent quality. Therefore, for the sake of simplicity, detailed information on the components of the compact water structuring system 900 will not be repeated here; relevant information can be found in the preceding descriptions. Figure 23A An exploded view of the compact water structuring system 900. Figure 23B This is a perspective view of the compact water structuring system 900.
[0230] Figure 23B and Figure 23C The components of the water structuring system 900 and the water source 910 are demonstrated. The components used in the water source 910 can also be integrated and applied to... Figures 15 to 20 In the water source of the water structuring system shown in B, in one embodiment, the water source 910 may employ a condensation extraction system. When the water supply source is ambient water vapor, the water source 910 may be equipped with an optimized condensation system integrating an extraction system. This system achieves the capture of atmospheric moisture through the synergistic effect of the two core components, the condensation system and the extraction system.
[0231] The water source 910 may include a condensation system housing 930, a cooling system 932, a steam adsorber 933, and a condenser 934. In one embodiment, the cooling system 932 may employ a Peltier effect-based semiconductor electronic component, functioning as a small heat pump. When a low-voltage DC current is applied to the component, one side of the component is cooled while the other side is simultaneously heated. This device can be used to improve the module's coefficient of performance (COP) and increase the heat transfer rate (i.e., enhance heat transfer capability). The steam adsorber 933 may be a fixed-bed steam adsorber filled with carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and other carbon allotropes for adsorbing steam; this adsorber is connected to the condenser 934. The condenser 934 may employ a spiral shell structure and may be connected to a nozzle system 935 to optimize the condensation process. In one embodiment, if the condenser 934 adopts a spiral shell structure, the cooling system 932 (e.g., a thermoelectric cooler) can also be selectively mounted on the condenser 934 (e.g., the spiral shell), thereby achieving a more rational layout of the thermoelectric unit. The condenser 934 can be positioned above the airflow injected by the extractor to complete the condensation operation. The water source 910 can also be equipped with an air extractor 936 and a storage container 937.
[0232] Figure 24 for Figure 21A This is a cross-sectional view of region 2000A in the water structuring system 700. The figure shows the connection between the structured water generator 760 and the water structuring system 700, and presents the motion of each component during cavitation. For example, as... Figure 24 As shown, the water structuring system 700 includes a main fastening system 2001, a rotating component 2065A, a feed inlet 2066, one or more high-energy solid materials 2066D, a housing 2066C for accommodating the rotating component 2065A, a secondary fastening system 2006, and a seal 2007. In an exemplary embodiment, the main fastening system 2001 is a mechanical temporary fixing device that uses torque to connect the housing 2066C to the seal 2007. The rotating component 2065A guides the one or more high-energy solid materials 2066D to rotate by transmitting torque and force. The feed inlet 2066 has an opening for injecting fluids, minerals, and / or additives into the device. The placement of the feed inlet 2066 is unrestricted and can be installed at any suitable location according to the material addition requirements of the water structuring system.
[0233] The function of one or more high-energy solid materials 2066D is to cause high-speed displacement of the fluid inside the structured water generator, thereby forming circular and spiral turbulent flows and fluid trajectories; this process creates a high-pressure, high-temperature cavity region inside the structured water generator. The seal 2007 prevents leakage under high pressure conditions, preventing system depressurization and ensuring the entire water-structured system, including the structured water generator, remains sealed, while also enhancing the system's structural rigidity. The secondary fastening system 2006 is a mechanical component used to limit and secure detachable parts.
[0234] This can be seen Figure 25 This is presented in more detail in the image, which shows... Figure 23A A partial cross-sectional view of the implosion tank of the structured water generator 960 shown. Figure 25 As shown, the implosion container 1000 includes a top cover 1010, which is connected to a liquid storage tank 1020 via a connector. After the top cover 1010 and the liquid storage tank 1020 are connected, they together form a cavity 1050; the lower part of the cavity can accommodate liquid 1055, and the upper part can accommodate gas 1057. The cavity shown has a U-shaped cross-section flow channel, a design that improves the mixing performance of the device. However, the cross-sectional shape of the flow channel is not limited to U-shape; it can also be rectangular, or baffles or groove structures can be added to change the flow state of the liquid during the mixing process. The cavity as a whole can also be designed as a ring or annular structure. Figure 25 As shown, water can accumulate at the bottom of the chamber, while hydrogen gas will remain at the top. The implosion canister can be made of stainless steel or other materials capable of withstanding the pressure and temperature required for its operation. An impeller 1040 with end blades 1045 is rotatably mounted inside the chamber; the impeller 1040 is connected to a motor, which provides power to drive the impeller to rotate.
[0235] Figure 26 shows a side view of the implosion container 1000. Figure 27 The diagram shows a top view of the implosion container 1000. As shown in Figure 26, the top cover 1010 is connected to the storage tank 1020 via a connector including a bolt 1070 and a nut 1075. The fluid outlet 1090 at the bottom of the storage tank 1020 is clearly visible. Figure 26 also shows a drive shaft 1030, which is connected to an impeller 1040. When the drive shaft 1030 is connected to a motor, it drives the impeller 1040 to rotate. Figure 27 As shown, the top cover 1010 has multiple inlets 1011-1015 and a central hole 1019. The central hole 1019 is used to accommodate part of the drive shaft 1030, allowing the drive shaft 1030 to connect with the impeller 1040 inside the cavity of the implosion canister 1000. The number and type of inlets are unrestricted, as are their placement. Although... Figure 27In the configuration shown, the feed inlets are evenly spaced, but they can also be arranged in any other way, such as staggered or concentrated on one side of the central hole 1019. The feed inlets can be installed individually, in pairs, or in groups of three, such as in a straight line or triangular arrangement. These feed inlets can be used to install pressure and temperature control components, hydrogen delivery metering devices, and digital indicators displaying the mixing chamber's operating status. Valves can be installed at the feed inlets; these valves are designed to withstand high pressure conditions inside the tank and can be safely operated from outside the tank. In addition, the system is equipped with control devices for regulating pressure and monitoring other important parameters of the mixing process. Holes or interfaces can be provided on the top cover 1010 for installing safety devices such as pressure relief valves, designed to ensure safety throughout the mixing process. This implosion canister is specifically designed for storing hydrogen under low-pressure conditions (e.g., pressures below 24 psi). The canister features a robust structural design with reinforcements to ensure structural integrity under these conditions. A bearing 1018 can be fitted into the central bore 1019, which securely positions the drive shaft 1030 within the central bore 1019 while allowing it to rotate freely.
[0236] Figure 28 The image shows an exploded view of the implosion vessel 1000. After the top cover 1010 is connected to the storage tank 1020, the flow channel 1025 within the storage tank 1020 forms a cavity 1050. When the impeller 1040 rotates, it penetrates the entire flow channel 1025, creating the conditions necessary for implosion through stirring and agitation, while simultaneously mixing water and hydrogen. The end blades 1045 can be made of materials such as stainless steel, which powerfully agitates the fluid within the flow channel 1025 during rotation. Figure 28 The top cover 1010 and the liquid storage tank 1020 can be fixedly assembled by fastening multiple sets of bolts 1070 and nuts 1075. The bearing 1018 is fitted into the central hole, which not only securely positions the drive shaft 1030 in a suitable position within the central hole 1019, but also ensures the free rotation of the drive shaft 1030. The size and type of the bearing must be carefully selected to provide stable support for the drive shaft 1030 and minimize the rotational friction of the drive shaft 1030.
[0237] When the liquid storage tank 1020 of the implosion container 1000 is connected to the top cover 1010, the cavity 1050 formed by the two is the site of the implosion and cavitation processes. During the mixing process, the liquid storage tank 1020 provides stability support for the other components of the device. A blind flange can be used between the liquid storage tank 1020 and the top cover 1010 to achieve a seal for the implosion container 1000 and to provide support for various valves and control systems; this blind flange can also be used for fluid transport pipelines, such as water or hydrogen transport pipelines. The connection between the liquid storage tank 1020 and the top cover 1010 can use any type of fastening system. For example... Figure 28 As shown, this embodiment uses a fastening system consisting of multiple sets of bolts and nuts to fix and position each component.
[0238] The drive shaft 1030 is a long, cylindrical component that passes through the blind flange and extends into the cavity 1050. During the mixing process, this shaft supports and drives the impeller 1040, which is connected to end blades 1045, to rotate. The end blades 1045 are components that are partially or completely immersed in the fluid within the cavity 1050, and their function is to agitate and mix the fluid and gas within the cavity 1050.
[0239] Please see Figure 25 The lower part of the cavity 1050 contains liquid 1055. Above the water layer, when hydrogen is introduced into the device, gas 1057 (which may contain hydrogen and other gases) will accumulate in the remaining space at the top of the cavity 1050.
[0240] The gas-containing region of cavity 1050 is a crucial component of the implosion vessel, playing several key roles. This region serves as an expansion space, providing room for the gas within the device to expand when internal temperature and pressure change during operation, thus preventing excessive pressure buildup. This region also promotes uniform mixing of liquid and gas and, through the implosion process, enhances the solubility of the gas in water. Furthermore, even when gas is extracted from the vessel, the presence of the gas-containing region of cavity 1050 acts as a buffer, maintaining a relatively stable internal pressure.
[0241] Please see Figure 25Before the agitation and implosion processes are initiated, the cavity 1050 contains two main fluid regions. The upper region is the gas phase region, containing hydrogen gas 1057. After the hydrogen is introduced into the device, it accumulates in the empty space at the top of the cavity 1050 to form this region. The lower region is the liquid phase region, containing water liquid 1055. Before the agitation process begins, the liquid phase region typically occupies most of the space in the cavity 1050. The liquid serves as a medium in which hydrogen (in the case described herein) and various desired minerals or additives can be dissolved or mixed. After the hydrogen is introduced into the cavity 1050, it separates from the liquid due to its lower density and gaseous properties. The upper gas phase region is the gas phase portion during the mixing process, and its space ratio within the cavity 1050 depends on the proportion of hydrogen introduced to ensure its presence in the final product.
[0242] Figure 29 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the implosion device, presenting a detailed view of the internal structure of the implosion device 1000. The impeller 1040 is the core component running longitudinally through the mixing chamber; its robust and durable structure can withstand the forces generated during the implosion and mixing process. The impeller has several end blades 1045 arranged axially; this design aims to enhance the cavitation effect and simultaneously create turbulence in the fluid within the mixing chamber to promote uniform fluid mixing. Figure 29 As shown in the cross-sectional view, the impeller 1040 runs through the entire device, and the end blades 1045 extend from the center of the impeller towards the cavity wall of the chamber 1050. A mixing immersion chamber is also visible in the figure. This chamber is the space inside the device that contains liquid 1055 and gas 1057, and is also the site where the fluid mixing process takes place. Its boundary is formed by the annular cavity wall of the storage tank 1020. From this cross-sectional view, it can be clearly seen that the end blades 1045 are partially or completely immersed in the fluid within the mixing chamber. The rotation of the blades causes an implosion effect in the fluid. The principle behind this effect is that the high-speed rotation of the blades drives the fluid towards the center of the mixing chamber. The resulting implosion creates a high-energy region at the center of the chamber, enabling efficient mixing of the fluid within this region. The end blades 1045 then disperse the mixed fluid outwards.
[0243] When a rotor (e.g., rotating blades) generates eddies in a fluid, cavitation bubbles form within the fluid. When these cavitation bubbles move within the pressure difference field created by the eddies along isobars, they implode, forming elliptical implosion cavitation bubbles. An implosion tank with a built-in eddy current generator can be used to achieve the aforementioned cavitation and implosion processes. Eddies can create a microscale environment that provides favorable conditions for cavitation and implosion processes; this process generates localized high pressure and high temperature in the water body. Calculations show that the local pressure range is approximately 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa, and the local temperature can reach as low as 5000 K. These extreme conditions contribute to the formation of structured water. For example, operating the eddy current generator system at a speed of 3600 rpm can generate the aforementioned eddies; under this condition, the average linear velocity of the water within the eddy current region is approximately 50 m / s, and the absolute pressure is below 2000 Pa. Any of the eddy current generators described herein can be used to achieve the aforementioned cavitation and implosion processes.
[0244] like Figure 1 As shown, and in combination Figure 30 As can be seen from the enlarged view, the water structure module 400 includes a hydrogen gas source 405, an oxygen gas source 410, and a carbon dioxide gas source 415; each of the above gas sources is connected to the implosion tank 430 through independently controllable valves 420, 421, and 422, respectively.
[0245] The water-structured module 400 includes an implosion vessel 430, which houses a vortex generator. The vortex generator consists of a rotating shaft 440 fitted with end blades 445, and is integrated into the implosion vessel 430 as a mechanical agitator. The rotating shaft 440 with end blades 445 is made of stainless steel. The size and shape of the end blades 445 can be designed as needed to generate the target vortex, and their selection and arrangement can be determined according to the specifications of the implosion vessel 430. End blades of various sizes and configurations known in the art and mounted on the rotating shaft are applicable. The rotating shaft 440 is connected to a motor 470, which provides power to drive the rotating shaft 440 to rotate.
[0246] Figure 30The implosion canister 430 shown adopts a U-shaped structure, which improves the mixing performance of the product. The implosion canister 430 is equipped with an openable and / or removable lid 435, which is a top cover adapted to the implosion canister 430. Its function is to prevent leakage of raw materials inside the implosion canister 430 during mixing and processing, and to maintain the required pressure and temperature conditions inside the canister. The lid 435 may have a feeding port to allow the addition of other different types of auxiliary raw materials during processing. The implosion canister 430 can be made of food-grade plastic or stainless steel, and the canister body is manufactured with a variable volume structure. For example, the canister volume can be set in the range of 0.1-50 liters. The implosion canister 430 may be equipped with one or more raw material inlets, for example, the canister body may have four raw material inlets. The one or more inlets mentioned above may be located on the side wall of the implosion canister 430, or on the lid 435, or at the bottom of the canister body, or in any combination of the above locations. Figure 30 In the illustrated embodiment, the gas inlets for hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are all located on the side wall of the implosion canister 430, while the inlet 485 from the Venturi injector 480 of the bio-element module 300 is located at the bottom of the canister. The canister may be equipped with one or more outlets; in some structural designs, the canister may have only one outlet. Figure 30 In the embodiment shown, the discharge port 490 is located on the side wall of the implosion tank 430.
[0247] The implosion container 430 may be equipped with one or more sensors. Figure 30 In the illustrated embodiment, the implosion container 430 is equipped with sensors 450 and 460. These sensors may be level sensors, conductivity sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, or any combination of the above types of sensors.
[0248] For example, the reading from the implosion tank's level sensor can be read. If the level sensor indicates the tank is not full, the feed pump can be started or the bypass valve opened, and the injection valve activated. Simultaneously, the conductivity sensor reading must be checked to ensure it is within the target range. Once the level sensor indicates the tank is full, the feed pump or bypass valve can be shut off, the injection valve closed, and the implosion system's agitator activated to run for the target duration; this duration can be determined based on the implosion tank's specifications and the amount of water inside.
[0249] Motor 470 meshes with rotating shaft 440 equipped with end blades 445, driving rotating shaft 440 to rotate, thereby causing the material inside implosion tank 430 to move. Motor 470 provides sufficient energy to rotating shaft 440 with end blades 445, causing a large number of non-laminar eddies to form in the water; these eddies generate tiny bubbles in the water, triggering cavitation and implosion processes. This process creates a high-energy environment in the liquid phase, generating extreme conditions of local high pressure and local high temperature inside the water, with peak pressure reaching 1 gigapascal and peak temperature reaching 5000 K. The energy input to the fluid can be adjusted within the range of 1000 kJ to 60000 kJ. The output product of this process is structured water. This type of structured water has a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure composed of polygonal water molecules, with a central hollow cavity; wherein, the polygonal water molecules are formed by two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, and when viewed from above, the helical cage-like structure is hexagonal. This molecular structure is as follows: Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, adjacent water molecules are arranged in a hexagonal pattern, and multiple layers of hexagonal water molecules are interconnected by hydrogen bridges, ultimately forming... Figure 8A The three-dimensional spiral cage-like structure shown. Figure 8B yes Figure 8A The image shows a top view of the water molecule arrangement. This three-dimensional spiral cage-like structure is formed through cavitation and implosion processes. The density of the structured water is approximately 1.5 to 5 times that of ordinary water. After the stirring device stops operating, the gas molecule system valve can be activated to inject gas into the structured water; the gas can be injected in a single spray or multiple sprays.
[0250] The structured water generator can use a conical (or spiral) container / tank with an inlet to replace the U-shaped tank. The inlet of the conical container is used to receive materials from the bio-element module 300, as well as one or more gases selected from hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. The conical container can house a rotating shaft equipped with blades, which can be connected to a high-speed rotating motor. The motor drives the formation of vortices, causing cavitation in the water, ultimately leading to the implosion of all bubbles generated within the conical container, thus producing structured water. This structured water generator can also be integrated with the aforementioned implosion tank 1000.
[0251] Cavitation / implosion phenomena can occur continuously at the center of the vortex, indicating a significant correlation between the aforementioned cavitation / implosion process and vortex dynamics. In the initial stage, the stretching effect of the vortex is likely the main influencing factor, dominating the development of the vortex and the formation of the elliptical morphology of the cavitation ring. In contrast, the expansion term can enhance or suppress local vorticity, with the specific effect depending on the volume change induced by cavitation. In the implosion stage, bubbles generate baroclinic vorticity and drive the formation of three-dimensional vorticity. After treatment by cavitation and / or implosion, the mixture can be homogenized. Combining the periodic operation law of the implosion structure with the temporal evolution characteristics of large-scale vortices, the evolution process of the vortex can be divided into the following nine stages: initiation stage, collision stage, development stage, cavitation cloud formation stage, instability stage, cavitation cloud expansion stage, secondary collision stage, implosion stage, and water body reconstruction stage. In one embodiment, the fluid linear velocity range required to initiate the water body reconstruction process is 30 m / s to 300 m / s.
[0252] The vortex generator can be set to a rotational speed of, for example, 3600 rpm, to generate an average linear velocity of approximately 30 m / s to 60 m / s in the water, preferably 50 m / s. Furthermore, the vortex generator can be set to maintain an absolute pressure below 2 kPa. In another embodiment, the vortex generator can be set to generate an average linear velocity of 10 m / s in the water while maintaining an internal pressure of 45 psi. In one embodiment, the structured water generator can perform structured treatment on the water received from the bio-element module.
[0253] This cavitation implosion tank improves the structural characteristics of water used for irrigating plants. Its working principle relies on a structured tank system comprising three core components: a rotor that imparts kinetic energy to the water, a tank body that holds the water and withstands internal system pressure, and a lid that allows for the introduction of selected nutrients and ensures the tank is sealed. The system can achieve linear velocities ranging from approximately 30 m / s to 60 m / s.
[0254] The potential energy contained in a vapor-phase cavitation bubble can be converted into local surface impact force and sound pressure characteristic signals when the cavitation bubble violently collapses in a liquid medium. Theoretical analysis shows that the potential energy of the cavitation bubble is first converted into the kinetic energy of the surrounding liquid, forming an energy convergence within the space, and then further converted into shock wave energy. The energy analysis method used in this formula derivation is based on the Eulerian description of fluid motion. After the above process occurs, the pre-existing microbubbles enter a growth-collapse cycle; this process is characterized by the oscillatory dynamics of the microbubbles, as well as the limiting temperature and pressure reached during collapse. In multi-bubble systems, the bubble growth process involves two mechanisms: rectification diffusion and bubble coalescence.
[0255] The core variables of the implosion system are surface tension, sensible and latent heat of the fluid, vapor pressure, medium density, and the velocity of sound in the medium. To control these system variables, the device is primarily equipped with a motor; this motor provides energy to the system and improves the homogeneity of the mixture.
[0256] This structured water comprises a three-dimensional helical structure of polygonal water molecules with a hollow cavity, and contains dissolved hydrogen, minerals, and additives. Its specific molecular structure features a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure composed of polygonal water molecules, each polygonal water molecule being formed by two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges; this helical cage-like structure has a central hollow cavity and appears hexagonal when viewed from above. In an exemplary embodiment, the central hollow cavity of the three-dimensional helical cage-like structure may be filled with a gas, such as molecular hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, or any combination of the above gases. In an exemplary embodiment, the central hollow cavity of the helical cage-like structure may also contain one or more minerals beneficial to plant growth or health; these minerals may be macronutrients, micronutrients, or any combination of both. In an exemplary embodiment, the central hollow cavity of the helical cage-like structure may contain one or more substances selected from potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, boron, sulfur, manganese, sodium, silicon, selenium, and copper. In an exemplary embodiment, the central hollow cavity of the spiral cage structure may contain a combination of two groups of substances: the first group is one or more of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, boron, sulfur, manganese, sodium, silicon, selenium, and copper; and the second group is one or more of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
[0257] refer to Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, adjacent water molecules are connected by hydrogen bridges, forming a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure driven by the energy generated during the implosion cavitation process. This structure creates a channel (i.e., a hollow cavity) that can encapsulate various components. By forming this type of structure, water can retain hydrogen molecules, oxygen molecules, carbon dioxide molecules, minerals, additives, and mixtures of any of these components for extended periods.
[0258] The hexagonal structure formed by adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges can stabilize the properties of a substance. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the various organometallic substances in the exemplary minerals have sizes and structures that can be perfectly adapted to the interior of the three-dimensional spiral cage structure of structured water.
[0259] Many plants possess the ability to absorb and release hydrogen. Studies have shown that some plants can generate hydrogen through their own biochemical reactions using hydrogenases. Supplying hydrogen to higher plants may also produce potential effects, such as slowing down plant senescence and extending fruit ripening periods. Furthermore, the presence and synthesis of hydrogen can promote specific physiological processes such as photosynthesis and energy production, thereby driving plant cell metabolism and activating the plant's defense response system against specific pathogens. Hydrogen can function as a messenger molecule and also possesses antioxidant properties; its specific functions vary depending on the plant species and its growth stage. The effects of hydrogen molecules are more pronounced during the germination and growth stages of plants, thanks to its function in mitigating abiotic stress.
[0260] The system described in this invention can prepare a nutrient solution containing bioactive minerals. This nutrient solution not only promotes plant growth but also assists in the bioremediation of crop soil through the action of hydrogen gas. This includes hydrogen gas promoting the reproduction of beneficial bacteria and plant growth and development. Gaseous hydrogen molecules can effectively improve the plant's resistance to abiotic stresses while promoting plant growth. The mechanism by which hydrogen gas exerts these effects is still under investigation. The interaction between hydrogen molecules and plant cells is significant because hydrogen gas can directly penetrate the cell membrane and diffuse.
[0261] Oxygen can also be encapsulated within the hollow cavities of structured water. Supplying oxygen to plant roots promotes plant growth and improves plant health. Oxygen enhances the efficiency of nutrient absorption and increases plant resistance to fungal pathogens. Low oxygen levels in the soil can lead to excessive proliferation of soil fungi; therefore, adding oxygen to irrigation water can slow down the growth and spread of fungi in the soil.
[0262] Carbon dioxide can also be encapsulated within the hollow cavities of structured water. Compared to ordinary water, adding carbon dioxide makes the water slightly acidic, a property that is expected to improve the availability of nutrients in the soil. For some plants, increased carbon dioxide concentration in the soil can also promote the growth and development of new roots. Carbon dioxide in irrigation water is released after being applied to plants, creating a localized carbon dioxide atmosphere around them. This environment can have a positive impact on plant growth, respiration, and photosynthesis.
[0263] The gas is stored in cylinders equipped with corresponding regulating systems, which can be connected to solenoid valves to control the flow rate of gas supplied to the implosion tank. In the embodiment shown in Figure 6, the system is equipped with hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide cylinders. Each gas has an independent storage container, regulating system, and control valve. Typically, only one gas can be supplied at a time, depending on user needs.
[0264] Figure 31 A flowchart of an exemplary structured water preparation method 2100 is depicted. The water structuring treatment system for implementing method 2100 can employ any of the systems and components described above, or a combination thereof. Figures 12 to 30 The system and components mentioned are used to prepare structured water. In step 2102, the water structuring system receives water to be treated from a water supply source. In one embodiment, the water supply source may include a condenser capable of extracting moisture from airborne humidity. In another embodiment, the water to be treated received via the water supply source may be filtered through a water filtration system. In step 2104, the water to be treated from the water supply source is conveyed to the structured water generator. Simultaneously, the water to be treated may also be conveyed to a mixer and / or a mineral reactor (e.g., a magnesium-enhanced treatment unit). The water to be treated conveyed to the structured water generator, mixer, and / or mineral reactor may be taken directly from the water supply source or from the product water treated by the water filtration system. The mineral reactor can utilize the received water to generate magnesium oxide and hydrogen. In step 2106, hydrogen is conveyed to the structured water generator via the mixer, mineral reactor, and / or gas supply device. The mixer can mix magnesium oxide and hydrogen from the mineral reactor with filtered water from the water filtration system; it can also mix any qualified water to be treated with hydrogen from the gas supply unit; and it can further mix any qualified water to be treated with magnesium oxide, hydrogen from the mineral reactor, and hydrogen from the gas supply unit. In addition, a mineral supply unit can supply one or more minerals and / or additives to the structured water generator, for example, these minerals and / or additives may be exactly the same as those disclosed above.
[0265] Still refer to Figure 31In step 2108, the structured water generator generates structured water by inducing cavitation and implosion effects in the water supplied thereto. In one embodiment, the water supplied to the structured water generator can be water from a water supply source, water treated by a water filtration system, or a fluid mixture from a mixer. In one embodiment, the cavitation and agitation / implosion effects can be generated by a vortex generator mounted on the structured water generator. The vortex generator can be set to a rotational speed of, for example, 3600 rpm, to create an average linear velocity of approximately 30 m / s to 60 m / s in the water, preferably 50 m / s. Furthermore, the vortex generator can be set to maintain an absolute pressure below 2 kPa. In another embodiment, the vortex generator can be set to create an average linear velocity of 10 m / s in the water while maintaining an internal pressure of 20 psi to 45 psi. In one embodiment, the structured water generator can structure filtered water from a water filtration system and / or a fluid mixture from a mixer. Alternatively, the structured water generator may only structure the fluid mixture from the mixer. In one embodiment, the structured water generator may mix any qualified water body from a water supply source, water filtration system, and / or mixer with one or more minerals or one or more additives from a mineral supply device before structuring it.
[0266] In step 2110, the magnetizer generates a magnetic field that rearranges and brings the molecules in the structured water closer together, resulting in structured water with a better taste and longer shelf life. In one embodiment, an ultraviolet filter can disinfect or sterilize the magnetized structured water; additionally, a gas supply device can introduce one or more gases into the magnetized structured water. For example, the gases may include oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, a cooling system can cool the magnetized structured water to a target temperature. In step 2112, a dispenser fills the magnetized structured water into containers.
[0267] In one embodiment, the main control system can assist in the execution of the water structuring treatment method (including method 2100) in automatic or manual mode, according to the technical solution disclosed in this invention. For example, the water structuring treatment system of this invention may be equipped with one or more user interfaces, which may take the form of a display screen, knob, button, joystick, touch screen, and / or any other suitable input terminal. Its function is to receive user instructions to initiate the water structuring treatment process disclosed in this invention. The main control system can directly or indirectly establish connections with each component of the water structuring treatment system to realize electrical and mechanical control of each component, and / or drive each component to operate, thereby completing the preparation and distribution of structured water. The main control system may include one or more processors and an instruction set executable by the processor, which may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. In this invention, any description of a method executed by a computer and / or processor (e.g., automatic or manual control of a water structuring system by a control system) should be understood to simultaneously disclose a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing an instruction set that, when executed by one or more processors, can be configured and / or cause the processors to perform the computer-implemented method described above. Examples of non-transitory computer-readable media include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), solid-state storage media (e.g., solid-state drives), optical storage media (e.g., optical discs), and magnetic storage media (e.g., hard disk drives). A non-transitory computer-readable medium can be a component of a computer system's memory or can exist independently of any computer system.
[0268] Nutrition Enhancement Module
[0269] After the water body has been treated in the water structuring module 400 of this system, that is, after incorporating one or more minerals, hydrogen and / or oxygen and / or carbon dioxide, and forming the structured form described above, fertilizer is added to it by the nutrient enhancement module 500. The nutrient enhancement module 500 includes a bioreactor 505 and an optional nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium storage tank system 570.
[0270] Since the advent of chemically synthesized fertilizers, their global usage has been steadily increasing. These fertilizers are not only readily available but also provide plants with mineral nutrients quickly. However, in recent years, the excessive application of these fertilizers has caused ecosystem pollution and negatively impacted climate change.
[0271] The core problem exposed in the application of nitrogen fertilizer (i.e., urea) stems from the excessive and continuous application of urea to soils globally without considering crop needs, agricultural climate conditions in different production areas, crop fertility and nutrient status, and the chemical, physical, and microbiological characteristics of the soil. Ignoring these factors has led to urea-induced plant poisoning, negatively impacting the quality of agricultural products, disrupting ecosystem balance, and consequently endangering human and animal health. Urea is currently the only fertilizer globally with a nitrogen content as high as 46%.
[0272] To address this issue, the system described in this document is equipped with a fertilizer preparation module based on sustainable biomass technology, which does not rely on or use urea. The nutrient fortification module of this invention adds relevant substances to the water, which act as fertilizers when applied to plants. Any chemical or natural substance that can enhance the fertility of the growth substrate (whether soil or water) can be considered a fertilizer raw material. Generally, fertilizer raw materials include nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus sources, or any combination of these three. Such fertilizer raw materials may contain any substance recognized as a phytonutrient, or any substance recognized or claimed to have value in promoting plant growth or improving plant health.
[0273] bioreactor
[0274] In some configurations, the system of the present invention includes a bioreactor that can produce bio-fertilizers that can be used as fertilizer feedstocks. Figure 32 An exemplary embodiment is shown, including a bioreactor 505 with an inlet 502 and an outlet 525. The system also includes a valve 527 mounted on the outlet 525 for regulating the quantity and timing of feedstock released from the bioreactor 505 to the rest of the system. The inlet may also be connected to a pump 501, which may be connected to pipes that collect excess water from a water distribution system module 600 and return it as a medium to the bioreactor 505.
[0275] Biofertilizers, made from bacteria, fungi, plant extracts, organic residues, algae, other microorganisms, or any combination thereof, can be contained in the water of a system and applied to plants or growing media, whether soil or other media, to help balance crop nutrition while reducing pollution caused by the application of traditional agrochemicals.
[0276] The system described in this article enables biofertilizers to provide cofactors that promote the growth and development of plants using biofertilizers, whether through irrigation, drip irrigation, or hydroponics. Microorganisms in the bioreactor can also convert the macronutrients and micronutrients required by plants into more bioavailable forms. In some applications, the bioreactor may include beneficial microorganisms that promote plant development upon delivery. Biofertilizers can be applied to soil or plants to help balance crop nutrition and reduce pollution from conventional agrochemicals. Microorganisms used to produce biofertilizers can synthesize substances that promote plant growth, improve plant tolerance to drought stress, salinity, toxic metals, and excessive pesticide use, prevent and control the negative effects of plant pathogens, or any combination of these functions.
[0277] Biofertilizers are formulations based on organic residues and microorganisms that can be applied to soil or plants, or to any single part of a plant (seeds, leaves, stems, and roots). Their functions include dissolving nutrients needed by plants, enhancing optimal conditions for soil microbiology development, balancing soil health, and improving the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Biofertilizers are environmentally friendly products with low pollution risk. Depending on the microorganisms used to produce them, biofertilizers can provide sufficient nutrition for plants, depending on the raw materials used in their production; these fertilizers can increase microbial populations, provide conditions for the full development of beneficial soil microorganisms, contribute to phytosanitary coordination of crops, provide diversity to plantations, balance soil health, allow the soil to fully absorb water, and improve the physical and chemical conditions of the soil.
[0278] Any microorganism known in the art can be used to prepare biofertilizers in bioreactors. Exemplary bacterial microorganisms that can be used to prepare biofertilizers include species of the genera *Azotrophus*, *Azoobacterium*, *Phosphopterus*, and *Rhizobium*. Exemplary fungal microorganisms that can be used to prepare biofertilizers are plant growth-promoting fungi, such as mycorrhizal fungi, phosphorus-soluble fungi, and potassium-soluble fungi such as *Trichoderma*, *Cynodon*, and *Lycoperdon*. Exemplary algal microorganisms that can be used to prepare biofertilizers include cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) species such as *Nostoc*, *Spirulina*, and *Chlorella*, as well as green algae (Chlorophyta) species such as *Chlorella vulgaris* and *Scenedesmus*. Some actinomycete species can also be used to prepare biofertilizers.
[0279] Autotrophic organisms, also known as nitrogen-fixing organisms, are characterized by their ability to develop without a nitrogen source. This is because these organisms contain nitrogenase, which allows them to fix atmospheric nitrogen through metabolism. Furthermore, they can synthesize food from inorganic matter, including cyanobacteria, which belong to the bacterial class and are prokaryotes. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs, characterized by being single-celled organisms with chloroplasts, organelles capable of photosynthesis. In addition to converting solar energy into biomass, some cyanobacteria also possess hydrogenase, enabling them to produce hydrogen molecules as metabolic products. Typical nitrogen-fixing bacteria include genera such as *Azospirillum*, *Azotobacterium*, *Pseudomonas*, *Rhizobium*, and phyla Cyanobacteria and Firmicutes. Associative nitrogen-fixing bacteria include species from genera *Azospirillum*, *Azotobacterium*, *Azospirillum*, *Burkholderia*, *Citrobacter*, *Trichobacter*, *Enterobacter*, *Frankella*, *Gluconobacter*, *Streptococcus*, *Klebsiella*, *Pseudomonas*, and *Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria*. The above-mentioned strains can grow alone in a bioreactor, or they can grow in combination with other compatible organisms.
[0280] In some systems, green algae can be used alone or in combination with other microorganisms to produce biofertilizers, especially Chlorella. Chlorella is a single-celled green microalga that grows rapidly and converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Furthermore, Chlorella is rich in nutrients, containing various compounds beneficial to plant health, such as molecules rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
[0281] Chlorella is a genus of single-celled green algae belonging to the phylum Chlorophyta. The thallus is spherical, 2-10 µm in diameter, and lacks flagella. Its chloroplasts contain the green photosynthetic pigments chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. It reproduces rapidly through photosynthesis, requiring only carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and small amounts of minerals to grow. Measured by net weight, microalgae contain approximately 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrates, 5% fiber, and 10% minerals and vitamins. Researchers indicate that this organism can convert 20% of solar energy into biomass. Its photosynthetic efficiency results in a higher protein yield per unit area than any other plant.
[0282] Algal biomass contains macronutrients, micronutrients, amino acids, amines, carbohydrates, enzymes, growth regulators, proteins, polyamines, and vitamins. Algal biomass produced in a bioreactor can release these compounds into the liquid of the system of this invention for application to plants to promote their growth and health. Algal biomass can also be used as a fertilizer. This biofertilizer can improve crop productivity throughout the plant's life cycle. For example, Chlorella extract has been shown to promote seed germination in certain plant species.
[0283] Biofertilizers are formulations based on organic residues and microorganisms that can be applied to soil or plants, or to any nutrient-rich part (seeds, leaves, stems, and roots). Their functions include dissolving nutrients needed by plants, optimizing the growth and reproduction conditions of soil microorganisms, balancing soil health, and improving the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Biofertilizers are environmentally friendly products with low pollution risk. Depending on the raw materials used in their preparation, they can meet various nutritional needs of plants. Biofertilizers help increase microbial populations, providing conditions for the full development of beneficial soil microorganisms, contributing to crop phytosanitary coordination, providing diversity to plantations, balancing soil health, optimizing soil water permeability and water retention, and improving soil physical and chemical conditions (Armenta-Bojórquez et al., Biofertilizantes en El Desarrollo Agrícola De México, Ra Ximhai, 6(1): 51-56 (2010)).
[0284] When provided with sufficient light, autotrophic organisms such as cyanobacteria and green algae can synthesize the nutrients they need from inorganic matter. With appropriate nutrition and light, some algal species can convert up to 20% of solar energy into biomass. The nutrient synthesis and nitrogen fixation achieved by autotrophic organisms in bioreactors can replace urea, thereby minimizing or eliminating the need to apply urea or other nitrogen sources to crops.
[0285] Bioreactors are well-known in the art (see, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 8,409,852 (Redford, 2013); 9005918 (Dvorak et al., 2015); 10041028 (Sim et al., 218); 10704015 (Vozhdayev, 202); U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US20090130704 (Gyure, 2009); International Patent Application WO 2007 / 129327 (Singh et al., 2007)). The specifications of a bioreactor depend on the scale of cultivation, the efficiency of the growing species, and the size of the system providing the biofertilizer. For autotrophic organisms, the penetration of light into the bioreactor is also a factor determining the reactor size and design.
[0286] Currently, the cultivation of various photosynthetic autotrophs is carried out in photobioreactors designed based on microbial developmental kinetics. These are bioreactors designed to promote the increase of species biomass. A key feature of this equipment is its ability to precisely add the substrates required by the microorganisms according to their growth stage, thereby creating an optimal environment for their growth and reproduction. Photobioreactors are designed with specific characteristics, such as controlled variables like the pH of the culture medium, salt concentration, and the amount of light supplied. Photobioreactors are available in various designs and can be used for batch or continuous cultivation depending on the purpose of microbial growth.
[0287] In some configurations, the specifications of the bioreactor can be determined according to actual needs, enabling it to produce sufficient quantities of biofertilizer through batch or segmented batch culture modes. A batch reactor may include a container, a centrally agitated system driven by an electric motor, a pH sensor, an inlet controlling the amount of carbon dioxide entering, and an outlet for discharging excess carbon dioxide and oxygen. The same type of bioreactor can be used in semi-batch or continuous operation, where some biofertilizer is removed and an equal amount of culture medium is added, allowing for a continuous supply of biofertilizer to be extracted at target intervals. Larger containers can be used to increase the amount of biofertilizer produced continuously. In another case, a transparent tube bioreactor can be used, using a larger volume of growth medium to produce even more biofertilizer. The increased solar radiation in transparent tube bioreactors may be a limiting factor in scaling up the bioreactor. This type of transparent tube bioreactor is a well-known technology in the art (see, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 4,970,166 (Mori, 1990); 8,765,460 (Nordvik et al., 2014); and 10,053,659 (Wyatt et al., 2018)).
[0288] Traditional photosynthetic bioreactors can include conventional stirred reactors, plate reactors, tubular reactors, and column reactors. These reactors typically promote high cell growth rates. The reaction vessel where photosynthesis occurs can be made of a transparent film, acrylic, acrylic, or other transparent materials with excellent light transmittance. The vessel is configured to include an injector for introducing or dispersing carbon dioxide in the growth medium, a mixing device for dispersing carbon dioxide and other nutrients during growth, and an outlet for dispersing algal biomass into the system. The system may include supports for the bioreactor. The supports are configured to have the strength to support the weight of the bioreactor. Figure 33 An exemplary example of a bioreactor of the system provided by the present invention is shown in the figure.
[0289] Reference Figure 33The bioreactor 505 includes an inlet 510 for introducing nutrient solution and culture medium during startup, and for introducing carbon dioxide and pH adjusters during algal growth. The bioreactor also includes an outlet 520, which can be connected to the system to discharge bio-fertilizer into the system. To achieve agitation during cultivation, the bioreactor 505 includes a rotating shaft 540 with attached blades 550, powered by a mixing motor 530 that rotates the rotating shaft 540. The blades 550 can be selected to be of any size or configuration known in the art. The blades 550 can be selected to produce radial flow, axial flow, or mixed flow. The blades 550 can be Rushton blades. The blades 550 can be paddle blades, propeller blades, or elephant ear blades. Although only one blade 550 is shown on the rotating shaft 540, the shaft may include two or more blades, and they can be the same or different sizes, configurations, and numbers of fins 555.
[0290] The feed inlet 510 is multi-purpose and can perform any of the following functions: (a) input of photosynthetic organisms and culture medium; (b) input of gas containing carbon dioxide; (c) material sampling; and (d) gas discharge. The number of feed inlets can be flexibly selected according to actual needs without special restrictions. The outlet 520 may include an outer tube in the form of a flexible hose, which may be made of stainless steel, silicone, etc. The amount of carbon dioxide supplied through the feed inlet 510 can be controlled by a flow meter separately installed outside the photosynthetic bioreactor. Since the carbon dioxide distribution can vary depending on the size or characteristics of the photosynthetic organisms in the bioreactor 505, the size of the reactor interior, and the characteristics of the injector used to inject carbon dioxide into the reactor medium, a flow meter is preferred for controlling the amount of carbon dioxide supplied.
[0291] exist Figure 33 In the illustrated embodiment, the reaction vessel 560 may be made of a dark transparent material. This is because, for the cultivation of Chlorella, cultivation in a dark environment enables it to achieve the highest photosynthetic efficiency. The effects of temperature, light intensity, oxygen accumulation, and pH on the growth of Chlorella in microalgae cultivation systems are common knowledge in the field (see related research: Bemeho et al., Biotechnology Review 41(4): 457-473 (2021), the full text of which is included in the reference).
[0292] To regulate microbial growth and produce biomass that can be used as biofertilizer, the adjustable factors include the following categories: liquid culture medium and its contained nutrients, the flow rates of carbon dioxide, oxygen and hydrogen introduced into the bioreactor, the outflow of oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen from the bioreactor, the amount of light supplied, the intensity of light radiation, the type of light (direct sunlight, diffused sunlight, light under shading, artificial light source), and the circulation mode inside the bioreactor (stirring, directional flow, baffle structure). These circulation modes can regulate the distribution of nutrients, gases and cells in the culture medium.
[0293] The control of temperature, nutrient concentration, pH value, and light intensity are key factors for the successful cultivation of Chlorella in a bioreactor. Adjusting these parameters allows for the regulation of cell growth status and the yield and quality of produced substances. Controlling microbial or fungal contamination during algal cultivation is also a significant factor affecting the successful preparation of biofertilizers. Furthermore, selecting different algal strains can also be used to prepare biofertilizers with target qualities or characteristics.
[0294] Various Chlorella strains are known in the art and can be screened according to desired characteristics and cultured in the bioreactor of the system described in this invention. Many commercially available culture collections offer a variety of common Chlorella strains, such as the American Type Culture Collection and the Canadian Algal Culture Center. Furthermore, specific strains are under development (see related patents: U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010 / 0021968 (Hu et al., 2010); International Patent Application No. WO2023 / 043063 (2023)).
[0295] The culture medium discharged from the bioreactor can be fed into a Venturi valve for mixing with the structured water of the system of this invention. In some configurations, a cell disruptor can be added between the bioreactor's outlet and the system's Venturi valve. This cell disruptor can disrupt at least a portion of the cells in the biofertilizer output from the bioreactor, thereby allowing for faster absorption and utilization of intracellular substances by plants when the biofertilizer is applied. The cell disruptor can employ mechanical processing to physically disrupt at least a portion of the cell walls of the cultured microorganisms. This system can integrate any cell disruptor known in the art, including static online mixers, dynamic online mixers, online high-speed mixers, online high-shear homogenizers, or any combination of the above devices.
[0296] In some configurations, excess water delivered to the plants, such as water delivered via a spiral drip irrigation system, can be returned to the bioreactor for use as a culture medium or as makeup water in semi-batch or continuous culture modes. The pH value of this water can be monitored and adjusted before it is returned to the bioreactor.
[0297] Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium storage tank system
[0298] Although the bioreactor is the primary source of plant nutrients in the irrigation system described in this invention, the nutrient fortification module 500 can still be equipped with an optional nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) storage tank system 570. This NPK storage tank serves as an auxiliary system to the bioreactor, supplementing the plants with the corresponding nutrients when their demand for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is high. The storage tank can be made of different materials such as plastic, metal, or glass, and can be processed into different sizes and shapes according to the needs of the crop. The storage tank stores a mixed NPK nutrient solution, which can be in dry powder form (in which case the storage tank needs a water source to dissolve the dry powder mixture into a fluid, which can then be delivered through a valve to the Venturi valve to mix with the structured water of the system); or in solution form (when needed, the solution can flow directly from the storage tank through a valve into the Venturi valve to mix with the structured water of the system). The NPK nutrient ratio is rationally adjusted to meet the plant's growth needs, ensuring healthy and efficient plant growth. In some formulations, the nitrogen component may include urea phosphate and / or ammonium phosphate, both of which can provide plants with both nitrogen and phosphorus; the potassium component may include potassium chloride.
[0299] Nitrogen promotes vegetative growth and leaf development in plants. Phosphorus promotes flowering and fruiting. Potassium helps plants absorb and utilize nutrients more efficiently and improves the quality of fruits and seeds. Throughout a plant's life cycle, adjusting the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium can specifically promote the development of different physiological functions. For example, to promote flowering, fertilizers with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio of 3-1-3, 6-2-4, or 9-3-6 can be used; to promote root growth, a 1-2-1 ratio can be used; to promote fruiting, a 1-1-2, 1-2-2, or 2-1-2 ratio can be used; and to promote leaf growth, 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 ratios can be used. These ratios are general guidelines; in practice, the ratios should be adjusted flexibly based on plant variety, soil type, irrigation conditions, climate zone, and other environmental factors.
[0300] exist Figure 34 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank system 570 may include a tank body 580, which is sealed by a tank cover 585. The outlet 587 of the tank body is connected to a valve 590, by means of which the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank system 570 can be isolated from the rest of the system.
[0301] The nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) storage tank system 570 may be equipped with sensors and control programs that enable the tank to be activated, thereby injecting a solution containing NPK materials into the system. The tank may be equipped with a pH monitor and an electrical conductivity (EC) control system to ensure the nutrient solution is at an ideal level for plant growth. The NPK tank is equipped with valves to isolate it from the rest of the system, as it will only be activated when absolutely necessary. Typically, the bioreactor can provide all the nutrients required for plant growth, including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.
[0302] The irrigation water flowing out of the nutrient enhancement module is bio-structured water, which contains minerals, gases (such as hydrogen, oxygen or carbon dioxide), and bio-fertilizers, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium solutions, or a mixture of the two fertilizers.
[0303] Water distribution system module
[0304] The water distribution system is responsible for regulating the flow of biologically structured water to irrigate crops (plants). See also Figure 1 As illustrated, according to the exemplary embodiments described herein, the water distribution system includes a one-way valve 610, a pump 620, and various system components located between them. The one-way valve 610 receives biostructured water from the implosion tank 430, the bioreactor 505, and / or the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank 570 via a first Venturi valve 650 and a second Venturi valve 660. The pump 620 pumps the water back to the bioreactor 505 via a micro-irrigation system return line 630. Figure 35 As shown, the irrigation system can be implemented using a combination of one or more delivery methods; Figure 35 Specifically, three delivery systems were demonstrated: a hydroponic delivery system 602, an aeroponic delivery system, and a drip irrigation delivery system 606.
[0305] Surface irrigation has a long history in agriculture and remains widely used, but this method is extremely inefficient. For example, it is not uncommon for up to 90% of the water to be lost through evaporation and / or seepage during surface irrigation. In contrast, micro-irrigation systems experience minimal water loss—these systems deliver water directly to the plant roots with greater precision. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this system employs micro-irrigation technology to deliver bio-structured water directly to (or adjacent to) the plant roots. More specifically, the micro-irrigation system used in this exemplary embodiment is a drip irrigation micro-irrigation system. Micro-irrigation systems can significantly improve the efficiency of irrigation processes and increase crop yields.
[0306] Compared to surface irrigation systems, micro-irrigation systems offer several advantages besides minimizing water loss. One of these advantages is cost-related: due to their high controllability and minimal water loss, micro-irrigation systems require less water to irrigate plants. Reduced water consumption leads to lower irrigation costs. Furthermore, micro-irrigation systems operate under low pressure, meaning lower energy consumption during water delivery. Lower energy consumption also reduces costs.
[0307] Furthermore, continuously wetting the soil surface using surface irrigation systems significantly increases the probability of insect infestation, weed growth, and plant diseases. Addressing these issues typically requires additional manpower and the application of pesticides and / or herbicides. The micro-irrigation system described in this invention helps to minimize the costs associated with managing and mitigating problems arising from surface irrigation.
[0308] Water distribution systems employing more advanced technologies to minimize water loss require certain economic costs. In other words, these systems are typically more expensive than those with simpler technologies. However, other factors influence costs, including the geographical location of the irrigated crops, the size of the planted area, the quantity of crops requiring irrigation, and the flatness of the land. The exemplary micro-irrigation water distribution system described in this invention, along with other micro-irrigation systems, has been successfully applied under various climatic conditions, improving water-saving efficiency, increasing crop yield and quality, and reducing costs related to fertilizers, energy, and labor.
[0309] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the water distribution system mainly consists of two parts: a biostructured water distribution subsystem and a biostructured water drip irrigation / micro-irrigation subsystem. The former includes various monitoring and control components responsible for monitoring and controlling the quantity and flow rate of biostructured water from the implosion tank 430, the bioreactor 505, and / or the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank 570, and for delivering the treated biostructured water to the biostructured water distribution system module 600.
[0310] according to Figure 1In the exemplary embodiment shown, the outputs of the implosion tank 430, the bioreactor 505, and the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank 570 (the functions of which have been described in detail above) can be injected into the main pipeline or delivery pipeline via a first Venturi injector 650 and a second Venturi injector 660. The first Venturi injector 650 receives the output from the outlet 520 of the bioreactor 505 via a solenoid valve 655 and injects it into the output stream of the implosion tank 430. The second Venturi injector 660 receives the output from the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank 570 via a solenoid valve 665 and then injects it into the output stream of the first Venturi injector 650. Finally, the second Venturi injector 660 injects the mixed biostructured water into the main pipeline 640.
[0311] As shown in the figure, the biologically structured water injected into the main pipeline via the second Venturi valve 660 first flows through the one-way valve 610. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the purpose of providing the one-way valve 610 is to prevent contaminants that may be present in the main pipeline from flowing back to other system units.
[0312] After flowing out of the one-way valve 610, the biologically structured water is further pumped by pump 670 into the main pipeline 640 and then delivered to the drip irrigation micro-irrigation system. The function of pump 670 is to ensure that the required flow rate of biologically structured water is provided to the micro-irrigation system through branch pipelines; these branch pipelines include branch pipelines 690a for hydroponic delivery devices, branch pipelines 690b for aeroponic delivery devices, and branch pipelines 690c for drip irrigation delivery devices.
[0313] Other components related to the transport of biostructured water within the main pipeline 640 include a flow sensor 642 and an air vent valve 644. Although the technology related to these components is well-known, it is described here for completeness: the function of the flow sensor 642 is to detect the flow rate of the biostructured water within the main pipeline 640. The detected flow rate data can be used to perform various regulatory operations, such as adjusting the operating parameters of the pump 670 to increase or decrease the flow rate of the biostructured water within the main pipeline 640; simultaneously, this data can also be used to regulate the operating state of the air vent valve 644. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that component control based on the detected flow rate of the biostructured water (involving devices such as the pump 670 and air vent valve 644) can be achieved as follows: first, the signal collected by the flow sensor 642 reflecting the flow rate of the biostructured water within the main pipeline 640 is encoded; subsequently, one or more controllers transmit control commands generated based on this encoded signal to the pump 670 and / or the air vent valve 644 via wired or wireless connections, thereby completing the required regulatory operation.
[0314] Figure 1The document also indicates a secondary pipeline 680. For example, depending on the quantity and / or location of the crops to be irrigated, the main pipeline 640 may need to branch into multiple secondary pipelines; secondary pipeline 680 is one such example. Figure 1 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the secondary pipeline 680 is equipped with a plurality of pressure regulating valves 685. The function of these pressure regulating valves 685 is to reduce the pressure on the biostructured water before it is delivered to the crops via the branch pipeline 690a for hydroponics, the branch pipeline 690b for aeroponics, or the branch pipeline 690c for drip irrigation.
[0315] like Figure 1 As further shown, the drip irrigation micro-irrigation subsystem comprises one or more tertiary pipelines 690. Although Figure 1 Three different types of micro-irrigation configurations are presented, but in practice, each system will most likely use a single configuration type. However, this paper also considers the possibility of multiple types operating in parallel. The following sections will provide a detailed explanation: Type 1 (a) is a hydroponic drip irrigation micro-irrigation configuration, Type 2 (b) is an aeroponic drip irrigation micro-irrigation configuration, and Type 3 (c) is a spiral delivery drip irrigation micro-irrigation system, which needs to be at least partially buried below the soil surface to deliver biologically structured water directly to the roots of each plant.
[0316] The third type (c), namely the spiral delivery drip irrigation micro-irrigation configuration, will be described below. Figure 1 As shown, branch line 690c for the drip irrigation delivery device delivers bio-structured water to this type (c) micro-irrigation configuration, namely the spiral delivery system. More specifically, the figure shows four exemplary spiral delivery systems, each capable of delivering bio-structured water from branch line 690c for the drip irrigation delivery device to the root system of the corresponding plant. As mentioned above, as the plant grows, the placement of each spiral tube must meet the requirement of being at least partially buried in the soil (if not completely buried), and must surround the root system of each plant. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the spiral delivery system is connected to branch line 690c for the drip irrigation delivery device via an additional conduit. The flow rate of bio-structured water flowing into branch line 690c for the drip irrigation delivery device can also be further regulated by one or more valves, for example... Figure 1 Valve 695 in the middle.
[0317] Figures 36 to 48 Several different structural details of the screw conveyor system are shown. More specifically, Figure 36Presented is a spiral delivery system 1301, which is conical in shape. The starting end of this spiral tube is close to the stem of the plant, where the bio-structured water is delivered from the branch line 690c used for the drip irrigation device via the aforementioned additional piping. The end of the spiral tube is located at or near the base of the plant's root system. Ideally, the spiral tube should be able to cover all or almost all of the plant's root system. This will be explained in more detail below: the spiral tube has several outlet holes through which the bio-structured water is dripped into the soil 1302 at a controlled, small flow rate and evenly diffused within the soil for absorption and utilization by the plant's roots. Figure 37 for Figure 36 The plant and spiral tube shown are in a top view. Figure 37 The E line in the middle corresponds to Figure 36 The cutting position of the cross-sectional view from top to bottom.
[0318] Figure 38A and Figure 38B Two representative screw conveyor systems conforming to exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown. Figure 38A The spiral conveyor system shown contains only one turn of the spiral tube, in contrast, Figure 38B The illustrated spiral conveying system comprises 10 spiral coils. It should be noted that the exemplary embodiments described herein are not limited to the number of spiral coils in the spiral conveying system. Rather, the determination of the number of spiral coils depends on other factors, such as the expected size of the plant's root system.
[0319] Figure 39 This demonstrates an application scenario where plants awaiting irrigation are planted in cultivation containers (i.e., large cultivation pots). It should be noted that this applies regardless of whether the plants are planted directly in field soil or, as in [other methods]... Figure 39 The plants are grown in cultivation containers, similar to the greenhouse scenario described above. The spiral conveyor system can be installed as described above. Specifically, as the plants grow, the spiral conveyor system can be at least partially buried below the surface of the soil in the pot and surrounding the plant roots. Alternatively, the spiral conveyor system can be directly integrated into the wall of the cultivation container. In this case, the pipes connecting the branch pipes to the spiral conveyor system can be designed to fit the connectors on the cultivation container. The scope of protection of this invention covers cultivation containers of various shapes; it is worth mentioning that, for Figure 39 For cultivation containers that are neither circular nor conical, the accompanying conveyor system does not actually need to use a spiral structure; instead, it can be designed to match the shape of the cultivation container. Regardless of the structural form used, the number of turns (or corresponding structural dimensions) of the system is still determined by the various factors mentioned above.
[0320] Figure 40An exemplary embodiment of a short pipe segment 1701 of a spiral conveying system structure is shown, which is used to encircle the root system of a plant, and its structure is similar to... Figure 36 The spiral conveyor system shown is consistent with the one described. Figure 41 for Figure 40 Top view of the short pipe section. Figure 42 It is along Figure 41 A cross-sectional view of the short pipe section obtained by cutting along the FF line. Figure 43 The biologically structured water 2201 containing minerals was demonstrated. Figure 40 The flow state within the short pipe section shown. More specifically, from... Figures 40 to 43 As can be seen, the spiral delivery system has several drip chambers distributed along its pipeline, each with an outlet hole 1705. The biologically structured water drips into the soil through these outlet holes and permeates the soil, allowing the plant roots near the drip chambers to absorb water and nutrients. These drip chambers are specially designed to prevent clogging of the drip irrigation system's outlets and to trap any solid particles that may be present in the biologically structured water at the bottom of the chamber.
[0321] Figure 44 A top view of a short pipe section of the screw conveyor system structure is shown, and the root 2205 adjacent to the short pipe section 1701 of the screw conveyor system structure is also marked in the figure. Figure 45 For along Figure 44 A cross-sectional view of the short pipe section 1701 of the spiral transport system structure obtained by cutting along the EE line shows the flow path of the mineral-containing bio-structured water 2201: the water first flows through the short pipe section 1701 of the spiral transport system structure, and then seeps into the soil 2210 through the water outlet 1705 on the drip chamber for absorption by the roots 2205; after absorption, the absorbed bio-structured water 2220 will remain inside the roots 2205.
[0322] refer to Figure 1 At the same time, combined Figure 35 As shown, besides the type (c) spiral conveyor system, there are other types of micro-irrigation subsystems 630. As shown in the figure, type (a) is a hydroponic micro-irrigation system, and type (b) is an aeroponic micro-irrigation system. It should be noted that in practical applications, two or more types of systems can be deployed in parallel, or only one type of system can be deployed.
[0323] Figure 46 An exemplary fixture suitable for a micro-irrigation delivery structure in a type (b) aeroponical system is shown. The configuration as described in this exemplary embodiment (see...) Figure 1As shown, this aeroponic micro-irrigation delivery structure includes a piping system, a misting nozzle, a misting tube, and an air supply hose. The misting nozzle is installed at or near the end of the misting tube and its function is to atomize the bio-structured water into tiny particles, forming a water mist cloud. The air supply hose is used to supply fresh air to the misting system and maintain air circulation around the plant roots. This water mist cloud contains bio-structured water, as well as nutrients, gaseous and diatomic hydrogen, and minerals with extremely high bioavailability. Figure 46 The frame shown allows for high-density cultivation of plants in a small area, and the frame is designed in layers so that the water mist delivered from above can cover all the plants on the frame.
[0324] In all the exemplary micro-irrigation systems described in this invention, a biologically structured water collection device is configured—for example… Figure 1 The illustrated biostructured water collector 697 functions to collect excess biostructured water and all unconsumed mixed fertilizer. The collected excess biostructured water can be pumped back into the bioreactor via pump 620. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, pump 620 can be triggered by a signal generated by a level sensor (e.g., level sensor 699). Level sensor 699 detects the level of excess biostructured water in the (c) type spiral micro-irrigation system. Similarly, similar level sensors can be configured in the (a) type hydroponic micro-irrigation system and the (b) type aeroponic micro-irrigation system to detect the level of excess biostructured water in their respective systems.
[0325] Figure 47 and Figure 48 Two views are shown of an exemplary micro-irrigation delivery structure suitable for a type (a) hydroponic system. In this system, the roots of each plant are submerged in an aqueous solution containing all the nutrients required for growth. In the embodiment described in this invention, this aqueous solution is the bio-structured water described above. More specifically, the exemplary structure shown in these two figures includes several main channels. Channels 2510 can be joined together via connectors 2550 to obtain any desired channel length. Figure 47 As shown, each main channel has planting holes into which the plant's roots can be inserted. After positioning, the roots of each plant can directly contact the biologically structured water flowing within the channel 2510. The length and number of main channels can be adjusted as needed. In addition to connectors 2550 that allow for the series extension of individual channels to achieve the target length, parallel configurations of different channels 2510 can also be achieved through vertical connectors 2540. Figure 48In the configuration shown, each side of channel 2510 has eight vertical connectors 2540, forming a system containing nine parallel channels 2510 (only a portion of the structure is labeled for clarity). Valves 2520 can be mechanical, supporting manual operation or automatic control via a control system; their function is to regulate the flow rate of the bio-structured water within the channels 2510. Additionally, other types of connectors, such as T-joints and elbows (e.g., elbow 2530), can be used to assemble the system into the desired shape or configuration. As shown, several valves can be installed at corresponding positions in each main channel to manually or automatically regulate the flow rate of the bio-structured water entering the main channel, thereby ensuring a stable and continuous water flow to the roots of each plant. This design ensures that sufficient biologically structured water containing a necessary nutrient mixture is delivered to the plant roots. This nutrient mixture includes macroelements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as microelements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, and manganese. It also contains diluted hydrogen, and oxygen and / or carbon dioxide can be added if necessary. Inlet 2560 introduces the biologically structured water into the system, while outlet 2570 removes excess biologically structured water from the system. This discharged water can be recycled back into the bioreactor.
[0326] control system
[0327] The various modules and subsystems described above all require varying degrees of control. According to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, this control is achieved through various sensors, controllers, and feedback signals, which will be described in detail below. For ease of discussion, the control methods corresponding to each module will be described separately below.
[0328] Let's start with the water source module, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this module has two core indicators that need to be monitored and controlled: inlet water pressure and water quality. First, there's the control logic for inlet water pressure. It should be clear that the inlet water supplied by water source 115 must be maintained at a sufficient and suitable pressure level. When the inlet water pressure is insufficient, pump 130 can be started to pressurize and pump the water in water source 115, thereby increasing the inlet water pressure; conversely, when the inlet water pressure is too high, solenoid valve 120 can be opened to allow water to bypass pump 130, thereby reducing the inlet water pressure. It should be noted that the system can be configured with a pressure sensor (not shown in the figure) to detect the inlet water pressure; for example, it can be installed... Figure 2The pressure sensor is located at position 140. It generates a control signal based on the detected inlet water pressure and then feeds this signal back to pump 130 and / or solenoid valve 120 via a wired or wireless connection. This controls the operation of both pumps, thereby adjusting the inlet water pressure to the target set value. Those skilled in the art will understand that the system can be configured with one or more controllers at pump 130 and solenoid valve 120, or a centralized controller can be used. These controllers need to be properly programmed to process the aforementioned control signals and control the operation of pump 130 and / or solenoid valve 120 according to signal instructions, ultimately achieving precise control of the inlet water pressure.
[0329] It should also be noted that, in Figure 2 In the diagram, water source 115 is shown as a water storage device (such as a water tank or reservoir) to ensure a constant supply of water for crop irrigation. However, as mentioned earlier, the final water source for this system can come from various types of water supply facilities.
[0330] Secondly, there's the issue of water quality control. When water quality doesn't meet standards, a filtration module becomes essential. This has already been discussed in the preceding text. Figure 3 The filtering module has been described in detail, but according to the exemplary embodiments described herein, the filtering module itself also requires a certain degree of control. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the system includes several control valves 225. As mentioned earlier, these valves control the water flow into various filters (polypropylene filter submodule 205, activated carbon filter submodule 210, reverse osmosis submodule 215, ultraviolet filter submodule 220, and sand-silica filter bed 230), and / or the water flow through the filter bypass pipelines. These valves can be controlled manually, but more commonly, they are regulated via wired or wireless control signals. The control signals can be generated by one or more controllers or processors, which are programmed to generate corresponding control signals based on detected or measured water quality data.
[0331] Next, for the bio-element (nutrient) module, fertilizer is removed from the bio-element storage tank 310 and injected into the irrigation pipeline. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this process can be achieved using a Venturi injector, for example... Figure 30 The Venturi injector 480 is shown. As is known in the art, a Venturi injector is a mechanical device whose parameters can be set by adjusting the control valves at its inlet and outlet. Generally, it is known in the industry that the pressure difference between the injector's inlet and outlet drives the target medium; in this embodiment, it is the material drawn into the bio-element storage tank 310 of the main pipeline of the Venturi injector. For example... Figure 4As shown, a one-way valve 340 can be installed between the injector and the bio-element storage tank to prevent contamination of the material inside the bio-element storage tank 310. Furthermore, as... Figure 4 As shown, the bio-element storage tank 310 is also equipped with a circulation loop. This circulation loop is operated by a pump 320, which can be automatically controlled on-site or centrally controlled. The circulation loop keeps the solution in the tank flowing, ensuring it is always in a uniformly mixed state.
[0332] like Figure 30 As shown, the implosion canister 430 functions to mix minerals from the bio-element storage tank 310, filtered water from the filtration module 201, and carbon dioxide, oxygen, and / or hydrogen. The degree of mixing of these substances not only ensures the formation of a homogeneous mixture but, more importantly, allows the water to develop a specific molecular structure, thereby prolonging the retention time of molecular hydrogen in the water. Similar to most or all other modules described in this invention, the implosion canister 430 is also equipped with several control elements. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the canister is equipped with multiple sensors, including… Figure 30 The metering sensor 450 and level sensor 460 are shown. The metering sensor 450 is used to measure the appropriate amount of bio-element mixture added, while the level sensor 460 is used to prevent liquid overflow. Consistent with the other sensors described in this section, the signals generated by these two sensors can be used to regulate the proportion of the bio-element mixture and the flow rate of liquid delivered into the implosion canister via the Venturi injector 480. In addition, the aforementioned various gases are also injected into the implosion canister 430. These gases are stored in gas cylinders, each controlled by a control system. This control system sends control signals to the aforementioned solenoid valves 420 to regulate the input amount of each gas into the implosion canister 430.
[0333] Finally, there's the water distribution and micro-irrigation system. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 32 and Figure 34 As shown, a bioreactor and a nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank are installed after the implosion tank. Materials from both tanks are injected into the main pipeline via a Venturi system, for example... Figure 1 The first Venturi injector 650 and the second Venturi injector 660 are shown. At least two control components are provided on the main pipeline, similarly... Figure 1As shown, these are flow sensor 642 and vent valve 644. As previously described, these sensors can be configured to generate control signals, which are then used to regulate the flow rate (e.g., by controlling pump 670) and water pressure of the bio-structured water flowing through the main pipeline. Furthermore, one or more pressure regulating valves can be used to reduce the water pressure before the bio-structured water flows into the tertiary pipeline of the micro-irrigation system 690. Moreover, each tertiary pipeline used to deliver bio-structured water to the crop can have its flow rate and water pressure regulated by valves, for example… Figure 1 The valve 695 is shown. In general, the flow rate and pressure of the biostructured water flowing through the main pipeline 640, secondary pipeline 680, and one or more tertiary pipelines 690 can be regulated by the aforementioned sensors, pumps, and valves through an automated system. This automated system is dominated by a processor-based control system capable of generating control signals via wired or wireless communication technology to ensure the normal operation of all the aforementioned components.
[0334] In summary, most of the system modules described in this invention can be operated manually, but automated control technology is more commonly used. The components required to control these system modules have been described above; in addition, other components can be added as needed, including timers, conductivity meters, pH sensors, humidity sensors, flow meters, etc. This invention also considers configuring a controller or processor and pre-storing corresponding programs to assist in implementing the above control functions. The control of various components can also be achieved through wired or wireless communication. To achieve the benefits described above, control measures must be used to ensure that an appropriate amount of biologically structured water is delivered to the roots of the irrigated crops at a suitable flow rate.
[0335] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0336] P1 Jet Pump 12 Condensate Collector
[0337] P2 Jet Pump 20 Water Filter
[0338] P3 jet pump 30 reverse osmosis filter
[0339] 10 water sources, 40 sterilizers
[0340] 11 Direct supply pipeline 42 Additional sterilizer
[0341] 50 Mineral supply device; 230 Sand silica filter bed type filter
[0342] 52 Mineral Reactor 300 Bio-element Module
[0343] 52A Container 305 Mixing Tank
[0344] 52B Rotator 310 Bio-element Storage Tank
[0345] 52C casing 320 pump
[0346] 52D motor 330 loop
[0347] 54 Mixer 340 Check Valve
[0348] 60 Structured Water Generator 350 Outlet
[0349] 70 Magnetizer 400 Water Structure Module
[0350] 80 Gas supply unit 400A Collapse zone
[0351] 81 First Gas Supply Module 405 Hydrogen Source
[0352] 82 Second Gas Supply Module 410 Oxygen Source
[0353] 90 Cooling system 415 Carbon dioxide gas source
[0354] 95 Distribution Module 420 Valve
[0355] 100A Water Molecule 421 Valve
[0356] 100 Water Supply Module 422 Valve
[0357] 110 Controller 430 Implosion Canister
[0358] 115 Water source 435 Can lid
[0359] 120 Solenoid Valve 440 Rotary Shaft
[0360] 121 Pipeline 445 End Blade
[0361] 125 Check Valve 450 Sensor
[0362] 130 water pump 460 sensor
[0363] 140 Export 470 Motor
[0364] 200 Water Structure System 480 Venturi Jet
[0365] 201 Filter module 485 Inlet
[0366] 200F water filtration system, 490 outlet.
[0367] 205 Polypropylene Filter Submodule 500 Nutrition Enhancement Module
[0368] 210 Activated Carbon Filter Submodule 501 Pump
[0369] 215 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Sub-module 502 Inlet
[0370] 220 Ultraviolet Submodule 505 Bioreactor
[0371] 225 Valve 510 Inlet
[0372] 520 outlet 670 pump
[0373] 525 outlet, 680 secondary pipeline
[0374] 527 Valve 685 Pressure Regulating Valve
[0375] 530 Hybrid Motor 690a for branch piping of hydroponic delivery devices
[0376] 540 Rotating Shaft 690b is used for branch piping of aerobic transport devices.
[0377] 550 blade 690c for branch piping of drip irrigation delivery systems
[0378] 555 finned valve 695
[0379] 560 Reaction vessel 697 Biologically structured water collector
[0380] 570 Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Storage Tank System; 699 Liquid Level Sensor
[0381] 580 tank body 700 water structured system
[0382] 585 Can Cap 700F Water Filtration System
[0383] 587 Discharge port 701 Housing
[0384] 590 Valve 702 Fluid Storage Device
[0385] 600 Water Distribution System Module 705 Supply Module
[0386] 602 Hydroponic Delivery System; 706 Hydrogen Storage Tank
[0387] 604 Aerobic Delivery System; 707 Oxygen Storage Tank
[0388] 606 Drip Irrigation Delivery System; 708 Carbon Dioxide Storage Tank
[0389] 610 Check Valve 709 Compressor
[0390] 620 Pump 710 Water Source
[0391] 630 Micro-irrigation system return pipeline; 711 Main control system
[0392] 505 Bioreactor 712 Hydrogen Production Battery
[0393] 640 Main pipe 750 Mineral supply unit
[0394] 642 Flow sensor 752 Mineral reactor
[0395] 644 Exhaust valve; 754 Mixer
[0396] 650 Venturi ejector; 760 Structured water generator
[0397] 655 Solenoid valve; 761 Rack (or bracket, frame)
[0398] 660 Venturi injector; 762 Conical container (or spiral tank).
[0399] 665 Solenoid Valve 763 Motor
[0400] 764 First Wheel 890 Three-stage Pipeline
[0401] 765 Drive Belt 900 Water Structure System
[0402] 765A Rotating Component 900F Water Filtration System
[0403] 765B drive shaft 901 housing
[0404] 766 Inlet 902 Fluid Storage Device
[0405] 766C Shell 903 Mineral Reactor
[0406] 766D Magnet 904 UV Filter
[0407] 767 Driveshaft 905 Dispenser
[0408] 768 Second Wheel 906 Hydrogen Storage Tank
[0409] 769 Discharge port 907 Oxygen storage tank
[0410] 770 Magnetizer 908 Carbon Dioxide Storage Tank
[0411] 790 Cooling System 910 Water Source
[0412] 800 Water Structured System 911 Main Control System
[0413] 800F water filtration system; 912 hydrogen production battery
[0414] 801 Housing 930 Condensation System Housing
[0415] 802 Fluid storage device; 932 Cooling system
[0416] 804 UV filter, 933 vapor adsorber
[0417] 805 Dispenser 934 Condenser
[0418] 806 Hydrogen storage tank; 935 Nozzle system
[0419] 807 Oxygen Storage Tank 936 Vacuum Pump
[0420] 808 Carbon dioxide storage tank; 937 Storage container
[0421] 809 Hydrogen production system; 950 Mineral supply unit
[0422] 810 Water Source 951 Mixer
[0423] 811 Main Control System 960 Structured Water Generator
[0424] 812 Hydrogen production battery 970 Magnetizer
[0425] 850 Venturi injector 990 cooling system
[0426] 852 Mineral Reactor 1000 Implosion Tank
[0427] 854 Mixer 1010 Top Cover
[0428] 860 Venturi injector 1011 Valve control inlet
[0429] 880 Secondary Line 1012 Drinking Water Inlet
[0430] 885 Pressure regulating valve 1013 Mineral inlet
[0431] 1014 Gas Inlet 2066 Feed Inlet
[0432] 1015 Pressure Sensor Interface 2066C Housing
[0433] 1018 bearing 2066D high-energy solid material
[0434] 1019 Center Hole 2102 Method and Steps
[0435] 1020 Liquid Storage Tank 2104 Method and Procedure
[0436] 1025 Flow Channel 2106 Method and Steps
[0437] 1030 Driveshaft 2108 Method and Steps
[0438] 1040 Impeller 2110 Method and Steps
[0439] 1045 End Blade 2112 Method and Steps
[0440] 1050 Cavity 2201 Biologically Structured Water
[0441] 1055 Liquid 2205 Root
[0442] 1057 Gas 2210 Soil
[0443] 1070 Bolt 2220 Biostructured water absorbed by roots
[0444] 1075 Nut 2510 Channel
[0445] 1080 Imported 2520 Valve
[0446] 1090 Fluid outlet 2530 Elbow connector
[0447] 1301 Screw Conveyor System 2540 Vertical Connector
[0448] 1302 Soil 2550 Connector
[0449] 1701 Screw Conveyor System Structure Short Pipe Section 2560 Inlet
[0450] 1705 Water outlet 2570 Water outlet
[0451] 2001 Main fastening system 3000 rotor
[0452] 2006 Secondary Fastening System 3200 Cavitation Bubble
[0453] 2007 Seal 3300 Implosion Cavitation Bubble
[0454] 2065A Rotating Component 3400 Isobar
Claims
1. An irrigation water system, characterized in that, include: Water supply module; A filter module connected to the water supply module and forming fluid communication; A bio-element module connected to the filter module and forming a fluid communication; A water-structured module connected to the bio-element module and forming a fluid-connected structure; A nutrient enhancement module connected to the water structuring module and forming a fluid communication with it; A water supply system module connected to and forming a fluid connection with the nutrient enhancement module is used to transport irrigation water.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The filtration module includes a silica filter, a polypropylene filter, an activated carbon filter, a reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof.
3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The filtering module also includes an ultraviolet lamp.
4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The bio-element module includes one or more dispensers for distributing materials into the filtered water obtained by the filtration module.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the bio-element module comprises three or more dispensers, including a first dispenser for dispensing one or more plant macronutrients, a second dispenser for dispensing one or more plant micronutrients, and a third dispenser for dispensing one or more beneficial nutrients.
6. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The water structuring module includes a water structuring generator connected to the bioelement module for receiving enriched water from the bioelement module and configured to output structured water. The water structuring generator includes a vortex generator configured to rotate at a certain speed.
7. The system according to claim 6, wherein, The water structuring generator subjectes enriched water to cavitation and implosion processes, generating local pressures of approximately 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa and local temperatures of at least 5000 K, thereby producing structured water. This structured water comprises a three-dimensional helical cage-like structure composed of polygonal water molecules and has a central hollow cavity, in which the polygonal water molecules are connected by two or more adjacent water molecules through hydrogen bridges. When viewed from the top, the helical cage-like structure appears hexagonal.
8. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The water structuring module also includes a hydrogen source, an oxygen source, a carbon dioxide source, or any combination thereof.
9. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The water structuring module also includes an implosion tank for generating structured water.
10. The system according to claim 9, wherein, The implosion container includes a U-shaped container or a conical container.
11. The system according to claim 10, wherein, The container includes one or more sensors selected from a liquid level sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor, or a combination thereof.
12. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The nutrient enhancement module includes: (a) A bioreactor used for producing biofertilizer, (b) A nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium storage tank system for dispensing solutions containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, or (c) The combination of (a) and (b).
13. The system according to claim 12, wherein, The bioreactor includes a reaction vessel, an inlet, an outlet, and a bladed rotating shaft driven by a stirring motor that mixes the medium within the reaction vessel by rotating the shaft.
14. The system according to claim 13, wherein, The attached blades are selected to generate radial flow, axial flow, or mixed flow.
15. The system according to claim 13 or 14, wherein, The attached stirring blades are paddle blades, propeller blades, or elephant ear blades, or the rotating shaft includes multiple stirring blades, each of which is independently selected from paddle blades, propeller blades, or elephant ear blades.
16. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The water supply system module provides irrigation water through drip irrigation system, hydroponic delivery system, aeroponic delivery system or any combination thereof.
17. The system according to claim 9, wherein, The implosion vessel includes: The top cover is connected to the storage tank, which is equipped with a channel that forms an annular or ring-shaped chamber inside the storage tank when the top cover is connected to the storage tank. The impeller includes end blades, which are rotatably positioned within the liquid storage tank, and the end blades are located within the channel; The shaft is connected to the impeller via the first end; and The motor is connected to the shaft via the second end of the shaft.
18. A method for preparing structured irrigation water, the method comprising the following steps: Exposing water and hydrogen to cavitation and implosion processes generates local pressures of approximately 0.2 GPa to 3 GPa and local temperatures of at least 5000 K, thereby generating a structured water with a three-dimensional helical cage structure composed of polygonal water molecules and having a central hollow cavity. When viewed from the top, the helical cage structure appears hexagonal. A gas is introduced into the structured water; Among them, polygonal water molecules are composed of two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges; The gas is selected from one of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. At least a portion of the gas is located inside the hollow cavity of the spiral cage structure.
19. The method according to claim 18, wherein, The water is filtered water that has been filtered through a silica gel filter, a polypropylene filter, an activated carbon filter, a reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof.
20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein, The water was treated with ultraviolet light.
21. The method according to claims 18 to 20, wherein, Water contains a large number of plant nutrients selected from N, P, S, K, Mg, Ca and their combinations.
22. The method according to claims 18 to 21, wherein, The water contains plant micronutrients selected from Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, Mo, Cl, Ni and combinations thereof.
23. The method according to claims 18 to 22, wherein, The water contains plant-beneficial elements selected from Na, Si, Co, I, V, and combinations thereof.
24. The method according to claims 18 to 23, wherein, It also includes adding bio-fertilizer to the structured water.
25. The method according to claim 24, wherein, Biofertilizers are produced in a bioreactor by microorganisms selected from bacteria, algae, cyanobacteria, archaea, fungi, or any combination thereof.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein, The microorganisms are: a) Select one bacterium from the genera *Azospirillum*, *Azotobacter*, *Phosphobacteria*, and *Rhizobium*; or b) One fungus selected from Trichoderma, Glomus, Pisolithus, phosphorus-soluble fungi, and potassium-soluble fungi; or c) One cyanobacterial algae (Cyanobacteria) selected from *Nutricularia*, *Nostoc*, and *Spirulina*; or d) Select one green algae (Chlorophyta) from Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus dimorphus; or e) A species of the genus Actinobacteria; or f) Nitrogen-fixing bacteria selected from the following genera: *Azospirillum*, *Azorhizobium*, *Pseudomonas*, *Rhizobium*, *Burkholderia*, *Citrobacter*, *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*, *Enterobacter*, *Frankella*, *Glucosinolates*, *Streptococcus*, *Klebsiella*, *Pseudomonas*; or g) A combination of any one of a) to f).
27. A method for delivering nutrients to a plant, comprising the following steps: Irrigate the plants using the system described in any one of claims 1 to 17; or Structured water irrigation for irrigated plants prepared using the method described in any one of claims 18 to 26.
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