Artificial rain forest water resource recycling system

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of artificial landscapes, in particular to an artificial rain forest water resource recycling system. An artificial rain forest water resource recycling system comprises a water supply unit and a water collection unit, the water supply unit comprises a water supply pipe and a water pump connected to the water supply pipe, and the water supply pipe is further provided with a mist spray head used for spraying mist and a rainwater spray head used for simulating rainfall. The water collection unit comprises a condensation structure located at the top of the mist spray head and a seepage water recovery structure located on the ground, the seepage water recovery structure comprises a water purification unit for purifying water, the water purification unit is connected with a water collection pipe, the tail end of the water collection pipe is connected with a water storage unit, and an inlet of the water supply pipe is connected with the water storage unit. In other words, the water resource for simulating the rainfall and the fog cannot flow away simply but is collected for simulating the rainfall and the fog next time, and therefore the problems that in the prior art, due to the fact that circulation is lacked, the water resource is wasted seriously, and the fog is likely to diffuse to other areas are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of artificial landscapes, and more particularly to an artificial rainforest water resource recycling system. Background Technology

[0002] Existing technologies include exhibitions of natural landscapes. For rainforests in natural landscapes, nozzles are often set up to spray atomized water droplets and rain to simulate this environment. In order to ensure the visitor's exhibition experience, the spray and rain are often sprayed continuously.

[0003] Current artificial rainmaking and fogging systems rely on a continuous external water supply, lack a recycling mechanism, and are energy-intensive and environmentally unfriendly. Furthermore, fog dissipation is uncontrollable: fog generated by fogging systems can easily spread to non-target areas, leading to humidity imbalances or equipment corrosion. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a man-made rainforest water resource recycling system to solve the problems of serious water waste and easy diffusion of fog to other areas caused by the lack of recycling in the prior art.

[0005] A water resource recycling system for artificial rainforest includes a water supply unit and a water collection unit. The water supply unit includes a water supply pipe and a water pump connected to the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe is also equipped with mist nozzles for spraying and rainwater nozzles for simulating rainfall. The water collection unit includes a condensation structure located at the top of the mist nozzles and a seepage recovery structure located on the ground. The seepage recovery structure includes a water purification unit for purifying the water. The water purification unit is connected to a water collection pipe, and the end of the water collection pipe is connected to a water storage unit. The inlet of the water supply pipe is connected to the water storage unit.

[0006] Furthermore, the permeable water recovery structure includes permeable concrete and a water collection capillary tube disposed within the permeable concrete. The porosity of the permeable concrete is not less than 20%, and the water collection capillary tube has an inlet hole on its wall for water supply.

[0007] Furthermore, a first water collection manifold is connected to the water collection capillary, and the water purification unit is connected to the first water collection manifold. The water purification unit includes a filter screen with a pore size of 70-130μm and a reverse osmosis module with a molecular weight cutoff of >200Da.

[0008] Furthermore, a biological filter is provided between the filter screen and the reverse osmosis module, and the biological filter is filled with a volcanic rock carrier with nitrifying bacteria attached.

[0009] Furthermore, the condensation structure includes an inclined condensation plate, the condensation plate having a bottom edge closer to the ground, and a U-shaped water collection trough is provided below the bottom edge.

[0010] Furthermore, the water collection tank is connected to the water purification unit via a second water collection main pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the system also includes a control unit for controlling the intensity of spraying and precipitation. The control unit includes a humidity sensor that detects moisture in the air and a controller that controls the water supply and spraying mode of the nozzles based on the detected humidity information.

[0012] Furthermore, the water spraying mode includes continuous water spraying and intermittent water spraying, and the interval length between two sprays in intermittent water spraying can be adjusted.

[0013] Furthermore, the system also includes an energy recovery unit, which is located between the water storage unit and the purification unit. The energy recovery unit includes a generator that can be driven by water flow and a battery connected to the generator.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the artificial rainforest water resource recycling system in this invention are as follows: The invention facilitates the generation of rainfall and mist by setting up a water supply unit. Specifically, the water supply pipes and pumps within the water supply unit facilitate the supply of water to mist nozzles and rainwater nozzles, thereby easily simulating rainfall and mist within the rainforest; the condensation structure allows for the collection of generated mist, reducing its diffusion to other areas and protecting those areas, while also collecting the mist for easy recycling; and the infiltration and recovery structure allows for the recovery of rainfall and condensed mist, and the infiltration and recovery structure includes… The water purification unit can purify the water. During the water resource recycling process, impurities in the pipes and pathways will accumulate. The purification process ensures that the water quality remains clean. By setting up a water storage unit, the purified water can be stored in the storage unit. At the same time, the water storage unit can supply water to the water supply pipe to achieve the next cycle. In other words, the water resources of simulated rainfall and fog will not simply flow away but will be collected for use in the next simulated rainfall and fog. This solves the problem of serious water waste and easy diffusion of fog to other areas caused by the lack of circulation in the existing technology. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water cycle process of the artificial rainforest water resource recycling system in this invention.

[0017] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Inlet; 2. Water pump; 3. Sprayer head; 4. Top condenser plate; 5. Water seepage recovery structure; 6. Stainless steel filter screen; 7. Biological filter; 8. Reverse osmosis module; 9. Water storage tank. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention is described below with reference to specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the invention.

[0019] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0020] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise specified and limited, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components. They can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In the following description, suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" used to denote elements are used only for the convenience of the description of the invention and have no specific meaning in themselves. Therefore, "module" and "part" can be used interchangeably.

[0024] To better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In Embodiment 1 of the artificial rainforest water resource recycling system (hereinafter referred to as the recycling system) of this invention:

[0026] In this embodiment, the recycling system reprocesses the water resources from fog and simulated rainfall, facilitating water recycling, improving water utilization efficiency, and reducing water waste. Simultaneously, because the water resources are collected, the fog is less likely to spread to other areas, thus minimizing interference.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the recycling system in this embodiment includes a water supply unit and a water collection unit. The water supply unit simulates the mist and rainfall in a rainforest, while the water collection unit collects the mist and rainfall discharged into the artificial rainforest for easy recycling. To provide a more realistic experience for visitors, the mist and rainfall need to be controlled in terms of size and duration. Therefore, a control unit is provided to control the intensity of the spray and rainfall. Furthermore, a water storage unit, specifically a reservoir 9, is provided to collect the water from the water collection unit and supply it to the water supply unit, thus forming a complete cycle. To reduce water pollution, a cover can be installed on the reservoir 9 to minimize the possibility of debris entering it.

[0028] Specifically, the water supply unit includes a water supply pipe connected to the water storage tank 9 and a water pump 2 connected to the water supply pipe. The water pump is equipped with nozzles 3, which specifically include mist nozzles for spraying mist and rain nozzles for simulating rainfall. Rain nozzles can be positioned at the same height to simulate rainfall, while mist nozzles can be positioned at different locations, such as on trees in a rainforest or close to the ground. Since rainwater mist in a rainforest typically has upper and lower layers, in this embodiment, mist nozzles are installed at different locations on the trees, such as the canopy layer and the understory layer, and the layering effect is ensured by controlling different mist output rates. A φ2mm orifice nozzle 3 (spray rate 50mL / min) is installed on the pipe in the canopy layer, and a φ0.8mm orifice nozzle 3 (spray rate 15mL / min) is installed on the ground cover layer. Both types of nozzles 3 are ultra-wear-resistant ceramic nozzles, reducing cleaning and maintenance work. LED light strips can also be installed on the ground cover layer to further enhance the effect. Of course, in other implementations, different water supplies can be provided to different locations on the trees to achieve fog stratification.

[0029] To enhance the exhibition experience, a control unit is used to adjust the mist concentration. The control unit includes a humidity sensor that detects moisture in the air and a controller that adjusts the water supply and spray mode of the nozzles 3 based on the detected humidity information. The controller has preset humidity levels with different humidity thresholds. In this embodiment, three levels are set with humidity thresholds of 65% and 85%. The humidity is typically controlled between 65% and 85%. When the humidity sensor detects an air humidity greater than 85%, the controller reduces the water supply by 30%, closes the spray valve to 50%, and changes the spray mode from continuous to intermittent, maintaining spray for 2 minutes followed by a 1-minute interval. When the humidity is less than 65%, the controller increases the water supply, keeps the spray valve fully open, and switches the spray mode back to continuous spray.

[0030] The water collection unit includes a condensation structure for recovering mist from the air and a seepage recovery structure 5 installed on the ground for recovering and treating water mist and precipitation condensed on the ground. The seepage recovery structure 5 includes permeable concrete laid on the ground and water collection capillaries installed within the permeable concrete. Specifically, the permeable concrete is concrete with a porosity of 20%, and the capillaries are made of PP material with a diameter of 5mm. Water inlet holes are provided on the capillary walls to allow water entering the concrete to be collected into the capillaries. Multiple capillaries are installed, and these multiple capillaries are connected to a first main water collection pipe for convenient centralized treatment of seepage.

[0031] After passing through concrete and capillary tubes, the water is collected, but impurities are also introduced. Therefore, the seepage recovery structure 5 also includes a water purification unit. This unit is connected to the first main water collection pipe for convenient centralized treatment of the collected water. Specifically, the purification unit includes a filter screen with a pore size of 70-130 μm and a reverse osmosis module with a molecular weight cutoff >200 Da. A biological filter 7 is also installed between the filter screen and the reverse osmosis module. The filter screen is made of metal to improve durability. The biological filter 7 is filled with porous volcanic rock with a porosity of 40%-50% as a biofilm carrier. Its rough surface and abundant micropores provide a large specific surface area, becoming attachment sites for nitrifying bacteria such as nitrite-oxidizing bacteria and nitrate-oxidizing bacteria. These bacteria utilize the nitrification reaction to neutralize waste products like ammonia nitrogen in the water, decomposing toxic nitrites into non-toxic nitrates, which are then further converted into nitrogen. Simultaneously, the porous volcanic rock also acts as a physical adsorbent, retaining some suspended organic matter. Protozoa and metazoa (such as rotifers and nematodes) in the biofilm further reduce the COD (chemical oxygen demand) of the water by preying on bacteria and organic debris, bringing the organic matter content of the effluent down to below 5 mg / L, meeting the pretreatment requirements for circulating water. The reverse osmosis membrane further filters ions from the water, turning it into pure water. This not only treats the water quality and prevents pollution but also reduces clogging of rainwater and mist sprayers, extending their service life. Since nozzle 3 is less prone to clogging, a smaller diameter nozzle 3 can be selected, resulting in finer mist and increased mist suspension time. Under the illumination of lights, it simulates the effect of sunlight penetrating the mist, enhancing the viewing experience.

[0032] The condensation structure includes a condenser plate and a collection trough for uniformly discharging the condensed water droplets on the condenser plate. Specifically, the condenser plate is arranged at an angle, with a top edge facing upwards and a bottom edge closer to the ground. Under the influence of gravity, the condensate will concentrate on the bottom edge and eventually drip down. Below the bottom edge, there is a U-shaped collection trough that collects the dripping water droplets. A second main water collection pipe is connected to the collection trough, which in turn connects to a water purification unit to purify the water on the condenser plate.

[0033] In this embodiment, the water in the reservoir 9 is first treated by the water supply unit and enters the artificial rainforest in the form of simulated rainwater and mist. Then, the precipitation and water condensed on the ground are collected by the infiltration structure and transported to the water purification unit. Water vapor floating in the air is recovered by the condensation structure and also sent to the water purification unit. After treatment in the water purification unit, the clean water is uniformly transported back to the reservoir 9 for reuse in the next cycle. Through water recycling, water waste can be reduced, and the internal water purification unit allows for water quality control.

[0034] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A man-made rainforest water resource recycling system, characterized in that: The system includes a water supply unit and a water collection unit. The water supply unit includes a water supply pipe and a water pump connected to the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe is also equipped with a mist nozzle for spraying and a rain nozzle for simulating rainfall. The water collection unit includes a condensation structure located at the top of the mist nozzle and a seepage recovery structure located on the ground. The seepage recovery structure includes a water purification unit for purifying the water. The water purification unit is connected to a water collection pipe, and the end of the water collection pipe is connected to a water storage unit. The inlet of the water supply pipe is connected to the water storage unit.

2. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The permeable water recovery structure includes permeable concrete and a water collection capillary tube installed in the permeable concrete. The porosity of the permeable concrete is not less than 20%, and the water collection capillary tube has an inlet hole on its tube wall for water supply.

3. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water collection capillary is connected to a first water collection main pipe, and the water purification unit is connected to the first water collection main pipe. The water purification unit includes a filter screen with a pore size of 70-130μm and a reverse osmosis module with a molecular weight cutoff of >200Da.

4. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A biological filter is also provided between the filter screen and the reverse osmosis module. The biological filter is filled with volcanic rock carriers with nitrifying bacteria attached.

5. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The condensation structure includes an inclined condensation plate, the condensation plate having a bottom edge closer to the ground, and a U-shaped water collection trough disposed below the bottom edge.

6. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water collection tank is connected to the water purification unit via a second main water collection pipe.

7. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The system also includes a control unit for controlling the intensity of spraying and precipitation. The control unit includes a humidity sensor that detects moisture in the air and a controller that controls the water supply and spraying mode of the nozzles based on the detected humidity information.

8. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water spraying modes include continuous water spraying and intermittent water spraying, and the interval length between two sprays in intermittent water spraying can be adjusted.

9. The artificial rainforest water resource recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The system also includes an energy recovery unit located between the water storage unit and the purification unit. The energy recovery unit includes a generator that can be driven by water flow and a battery connected to the generator.

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