Device for preparing and utilizing distilled water and purified water in desert area

By designing water storage, graded filtration, and evaporation purification and reuse mechanisms in desert areas, and combining them with solar evaporation technology, the problem of water scarcity and experimental wastewater treatment in desert areas has been solved, achieving efficient water resource reuse and purification.

CN121948599APending Publication Date: 2026-05-01LANZHOU UNIV
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LANZHOU UNIV
Filing Date
2026-01-23
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Water resources are scarce in desert areas, and it is difficult to obtain distilled and purified water. Experimental wastewater is difficult to collect, purify and reuse effectively without power supply, and existing technical solutions are limited.

Method used

A device was designed that includes water storage, graded filtration, and evaporation purification and reuse mechanisms. It adopts multi-stage filtration and solar evaporation technology, combined with a steam condensation and diversion mechanism, to achieve graded treatment and reuse of wastewater.

Benefits of technology

It enables the efficient collection, treatment and reuse of experimental wastewater in desert areas, reduces water loss, is suitable for energy-scarce areas, and requires no additional electricity, thus improving purification efficiency and water resource utilization.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a preparation and utilization device for distilled water and purified water in a desert area. The preparation and utilization device comprises a water storage mechanism, a graded filtering mechanism and an evaporation purification recycling mechanism which are communicated in sequence, the water storage mechanism comprises a water storage tank for collecting and storing experimental wastewater or rainwater; the graded filtering mechanism comprises a plurality of filtering containing tanks arranged in series, graded filtering input pipes communicated with the interiors of the filtering containing tanks are arranged at the positions, close to the bottoms, of the filtering containing tanks, and graded filtering output pipes communicated with the interiors of the filtering containing tanks are arranged at the positions, close to the tops, of the filtering containing tanks; the device is high in structural integration level, and integrated operation of collection, treatment, storage and recycling of field experimental wastewater in the desert area can be achieved; the evaporation inhibition structure is arranged in the water storage tank, so that the water loss in the desert high-evaporation environment is effectively reduced, and the device is suitable for preparing distilled water and purified water in areas without power sources or with deficient energy sources.
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A device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of experimental wastewater treatment technology, specifically to a device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas. Background Technology

[0002] Water resources are scarce in desert regions, and obtaining distilled and purified water is difficult, posing significant water constraints for field experiments, monitoring, and scientific research activities. Furthermore, these areas typically lack a stable power supply, making existing electrically powered water purification equipment and ultrapure water preparation devices unsuitable. In addition, wastewater generated during experiments often contains heavy metals and other pollutants, which, if directly discharged, could cause environmental pollution. Current technologies for on-site collection, purification, and reuse of experimental wastewater under power-free conditions remain limited, highlighting the urgent need for a simple, low-energy-consumption water treatment and reuse device adapted to desert environments. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas, which can effectively collect experimental wastewater and treat it in stages for reuse.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas, comprising a water storage mechanism, a graded filtration mechanism, and an evaporation purification and reuse mechanism connected in sequence; the water storage mechanism includes a water storage tank for collecting and storing experimental wastewater or rainwater; the graded filtration mechanism includes multiple filtration containment tanks arranged in series along the water flow direction, each filtration containment tank having a graded filtration input pipe connected to its interior near its bottom, and a graded filtration output pipe connected to its interior near its top; the graded filtration output pipe is connected to the graded filtration input pipe on the adjacent filtration containment tank through a series conveying pipe; The filtration containment tank contains multiple filter cartridge housings, each filled with filter media. An outlet pipe, connected to the interior of the storage tank, is located outside the storage tank and is connected to the staged filtration inlet pipe on the first filtration containment tank. The evaporation purification and reuse mechanism includes a horizontally extending initial flow channel, with a parallel evaporation transfer flow channel outside it. The initial flow channel and the evaporation transfer flow channel are connected via a steam condensation guiding mechanism. A distillation outlet pipe, connected to the interior of the evaporation transfer flow channel, is located at the bottom of the evaporation transfer flow channel and is connected to a distillation storage tank. The last staged filtration outlet pipe is connected to the interior of the initial flow channel.

[0005] Preferably, multiple evaporation-inhibiting spheres are floating in the water storage tank. Each evaporation-inhibiting sphere is a spherical shell structure with a hollow interior. Multiple reinforcing attachment rods extending radially are fixed to the inner wall of the evaporation-inhibiting sphere, and the interior of the evaporation-inhibiting sphere is filled with counterweight paraffin wax.

[0006] Note: After the counterweight paraffin inside the evaporation suppression sphere solidifies, it adheres to the inner wall of the evaporation suppression sphere, controlling the overall center of gravity of the evaporation suppression sphere to be biased towards the counterweight paraffin side, thus preventing the evaporation suppression sphere from rolling around randomly.

[0007] Preferably, the steam condensation guiding mechanism includes multiple steam guiding hoods fixed to the top of the initial flow channel with their openings facing downwards, a sealed cover plate fixed to the top of the evaporation transfer flow channel, a steam condensation guiding pipe connected to the inside of the steam guiding hood on its outer top, and the other end of the steam condensation guiding pipe fixed to the sealed cover plate and connected to the inside of the evaporation transfer flow channel.

[0008] Explanation: The water in the initial flow channel is evaporated and condensed through the steam condensation guide mechanism and then introduced into the evaporation transfer flow channel to achieve water purification, internal water circulation, and reduce water loss.

[0009] Preferably, a graded transfer output pipe is provided on the outside of the filter container near the top, which is connected to the inside of the filter container. The graded transfer output pipe is connected to a graded transfer storage tank. A remote transfer conveying pipe is provided on the outside of the graded transfer storage tank, which is connected to the inside of the initial flow channel.

[0010] Note: The tiered transfer storage pool allows for flexible allocation of water with different levels of purification, facilitating backup.

[0011] Preferably, an auxiliary evaporation mechanism is provided on the initial flow channel. The auxiliary evaporation mechanism includes multiple first evaporation heat conduction pipes fixed in the initial flow channel. One end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe extends to the outside of the initial flow channel. A vertically extending second evaporation heat conduction pipe is fixed to the end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe extending to the outside of the initial flow channel. A solar heat conduction plate is fixed on the second evaporation heat conduction pipe.

[0012] Explanation: An auxiliary evaporation mechanism is used to heat the water in the initial flow channel to accelerate the evaporation rate.

[0013] Preferably, the initial flow channel is provided with multiple horizontally extending capillary support rods, and capillary adsorption cloth is fixed on the capillary support rods.

[0014] Explanation: Water is adsorbed onto the capillary cloth through capillary action, increasing the evaporation area and thus accelerating the evaporation rate.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are reflected in the following aspects: 1. This invention has a reasonable structural design and high structural integration, enabling integrated operation of collection, treatment, storage, and reuse of field experimental wastewater in desert areas; 2. This invention has excellent water storage and anti-evaporation effects. By setting an evaporation inhibition structure in the water storage tank, it effectively reduces water loss in the high-evaporation environment of the desert, and is suitable for the preparation of distilled water and pure water in areas without power or with scarce energy; 3. This invention adopts a multi-stage series filtration design, which has high purification efficiency and is suitable for complex water sources. The water flow achieves step-by-step filtration through the graded filtration input pipe, output pipe, and series conveying pipe, which can gradually remove silt, suspended solids, and soluble solids from the water source. 4. The modular structure of the filter cartridge housing facilitates the replacement of filter media and adapts to the purification needs of different water qualities, eliminating impurities such as saline. 5. This invention adopts a tiered water resource utilization design to improve overall utilization. The graded transfer output pipe and graded transfer storage tank added to the filter housing can realize the classified storage and reuse of water resources with different filtration precisions. 6. This invention adopts a solar-enhanced evaporation design to achieve distillation purification with low energy consumption. The auxiliary evaporation mechanism makes full use of the abundant solar energy resources in the desert area. The solar heat is conducted to the water in the initial flow channel through the heat pipe, enhancing the natural evaporation effect. The entire process does not require additional electricity or fuel, which is in line with the energy-scarce situation in the desert area and achieves low-cost distillation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall layout of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporation suppression sphere of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the graded filtration mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 is a right view of the graded filtration mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporation purification and reuse mechanism of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram, 10-water storage mechanism, 11-water storage tank, 111-water storage tank outlet pipe, 12-evaporation inhibition sphere, 120-counterweight paraffin wax, 121-reinforcing attachment short rod, 20-stage filtration mechanism, 21-filtration containment tank, 211-stage filtration input pipe, 212-stage filtration output pipe, 213-series conveying pipe, 22-filter cartridge housing, 220-filter packing material, 231-stage transfer output pipe, 232-stage transfer storage tank, 233-remote control. 30 - Transfer and conveying pipe, 31 - Evaporation purification and reuse mechanism, 32 - Initial flow channel, 33 - Evaporation transfer flow channel, 34 - Distillation output pipe, 35 - Distillation storage tank, 36 - Steam condensation guiding mechanism, 37 - Water vapor guiding hood, 38 - Sealed cover plate, 39 - Steam condensation guiding pipe, 40 - Auxiliary evaporation mechanism, 41 - First evaporation heat conduction pipe, 42 - Second evaporation heat conduction pipe, 43 - Sunlight heat conduction plate, 44 - Capillary support rod, 45 - Capillary adsorption cloth. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 5. For ease of description, the orientations mentioned below are defined as follows: The directions of up, down, left, right, front, and back mentioned below are consistent with the directions of up, down, left, right, front, and back in the projection relationship of the respective main view or structural schematic diagram.

[0019] Example 1: A device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas, as shown in Figure 1, includes a water storage mechanism 10, a graded filtration mechanism 20, and an evaporation purification and reuse mechanism 30 connected in sequence. As shown in Figure 1, the water storage mechanism 10 includes a water storage tank 11 for collecting and storing experimental wastewater or rainwater. As shown in Figure 1, the graded filtration mechanism 20 includes multiple filter containment tanks 21 arranged in series along the water flow direction for multi-stage filtration and purification of water. As shown in Figure 3, each filter containment tank 21 has a graded filtration input pipe 211 connected to its interior near the bottom and a graded filtration output pipe 212 connected to its interior near the top. The graded filtration output pipe 212 is connected to the graded filtration input pipe 211 on the adjacent filter containment tank 21 via a series conveying pipe 213. The filter containment tank 21 contains multiple filter cartridge housings 22, which are filled with filter media 220. The sidewalls of the filter cartridge housings 22 are porous and interconnected. The structure is hollow; in each filter container 21, multiple filter cartridge housings 22, from bottom to top, are composed of quartz sand, zeolite, porous ceramsite, and activated carbon; as shown in Figure 1, the outside of the water storage tank 11 is provided with a water storage tank output pipe 111 connected to its interior, and the water storage tank output pipe 111 is connected to the staged filter input pipe 211 on the first filter container 21; as shown in Figure 5, the evaporation purification and reuse mechanism 30 includes a horizontally extending initial flow channel 31. The evaporation purification and reuse mechanism utilizes the principle of natural evaporation and condensation recovery to achieve further purification and reuse of the water. The outside of the initial flow channel 31 is provided with an evaporation transfer flow channel 32 arranged parallel to it. The initial flow channel 31 and the evaporation transfer flow channel 32 are connected through a steam condensation guide mechanism 34; the bottom of the evaporation transfer flow channel 32 is provided with a distillation output pipe 321 connected to its interior, and the distillation output pipe 321 is connected to a distillation storage tank 33; the last staged filter output pipe 212 is connected to the interior of the initial flow channel 31.

[0020] As shown in Figure 5, the steam condensation guiding mechanism 34 includes multiple steam guiding hoods 341 fixed on the top of the initial flow channel 31 with their openings facing downwards. A sealed cover plate 342 is fixed on the top of the evaporation transfer flow channel 32. A steam condensation guiding pipe 343 is provided on the top of the outer side of the steam guiding hood 341 and is connected to its interior. The other end of the steam condensation guiding pipe 343 is fixed on the sealed cover plate 342 and is connected to the interior of the evaporation transfer flow channel 32.

[0021] Example 2: Based on Example 1, as shown in Figure 1, multiple evaporation-inhibiting spheres 12 are floating in the water storage tank 11. As shown in Figure 2, the evaporation-inhibiting spheres 12 are spherical and hollow shell structures. Multiple reinforcing attachment short rods 121 extending radially are fixed on the inner sidewall of the evaporation-inhibiting spheres 12. The evaporation-inhibiting spheres 12 are filled with counterweight paraffin wax 120. The counterweight paraffin wax 120 is the paraffin wax of the prior art, and the filling amount of the counterweight paraffin wax 120 is one-fifth of the hollow volume inside the evaporation-inhibiting spheres 12.

[0022] Example 3: Based on Example 2, as shown in Figure 4, a graded transfer output pipe 231 is provided on the outside of the filter container 21 near the top and is connected to the inside of the filter container 21. The graded transfer output pipe 231 is connected to a graded transfer storage pool 232. A remote transfer conveying pipe 233 is provided on the outside of the graded transfer storage pool 232 and is connected to the inside of the initial flow channel 31.

[0023] Example 4: Based on Example 3, as shown in Figure 5, an auxiliary evaporation mechanism 40 is provided on the initial flow channel 31. The auxiliary evaporation mechanism 40 includes multiple first evaporation heat conduction pipes 41 fixed in the initial flow channel 31. One end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe 41 extends to the outside of the initial flow channel 31. A vertically extending second evaporation heat conduction pipe 42 is fixed to the end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe 41 extending to the outside of the initial flow channel 31. A solar heat conduction plate 43 is fixed on the second evaporation heat conduction pipe 42.

[0024] As shown in Figure 5, multiple horizontally extending capillary support rods 44 are provided in the initial flow channel 31, and capillary adsorption cloth 441 is fixed on the capillary support rods 44.

[0025] In practical application, the wastewater generated during the experiment or the collected rainwater is transported and stored in a water storage tank (11). Multiple evaporation inhibition spheres 12 float on the water surface in the water storage tank (11) in a densely packed manner to inhibit water evaporation and loss. The counterweight paraffin 120 inside the evaporation inhibition spheres 12 solidifies and adheres to the inner wall of the evaporation inhibition spheres 12, controlling the overall center of gravity of the evaporation inhibition spheres 12 to be biased towards the counterweight paraffin 120 side, thus preventing the evaporation inhibition spheres 12 from rolling randomly. The water storage tank output pipe (111) is equipped with a valve of the prior art. Opening the valve on the water storage tank output pipe (111) allows the wastewater in the water storage tank (11) to flow into the filter containment tank 21 through the water storage tank output pipe (111) and the graded filter input pipe 211. The wastewater flows from bottom to top in the filter containment tank 21, passing through the filter containment tank in sequence. Each filter element housing 22 uses filter media 220 filled inside to filter wastewater. The filtered wastewater is then discharged from the staged filtration output pipe 212. The wastewater flows sequentially through multiple filtration housings 21 arranged in series for staged filtration. The filtered wastewater is discharged from the last staged filtration output pipe 212 and enters the initial flow channel 31. During the flow of the wastewater in the initial flow channel 31, it gradually evaporates. The water vapor generated by the evaporation of the wastewater gradually condenses in the steam condensation guide pipe 343 and then flows into the evaporation transfer flow channel 32. The purified water in the evaporation transfer flow channel 32 is discharged into the distillation output pipe 321. Finally, the purified water in the distillation output pipe 321 flows into the distillation storage tank 33 for storage, which facilitates recycling.

[0026] Sunlight is used to assist in heating the wastewater in the initial flow channel 31 to accelerate the evaporation rate of the wastewater. The heat generated by sunlight shining on the sunlight heat-conducting plate 43 is transferred to the wastewater in the initial flow channel 31 through the conduction of the second evaporation heat-conducting pipe 42 and the first evaporation heat-conducting pipe 41, thereby raising the temperature of the wastewater and accelerating the evaporation rate. In addition, the wastewater is adsorbed onto the capillary adsorption cloth 441 through capillary action, increasing the evaporation area of ​​the wastewater and thus accelerating the evaporation rate.

Claims

1. A device for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas, characterized in that, The system includes a water storage mechanism (10), a graded filtration mechanism (20), and an evaporation purification and reuse mechanism (30) connected in sequence. The water storage mechanism (10) includes a water storage tank (11) for collecting and storing experimental wastewater or rainwater. The graded filtration mechanism (20) includes multiple filter containment tanks (21) arranged in series along the water flow direction. Each filter containment tank (21) has a graded filtration input pipe (211) connected to its interior near the bottom and a graded filtration output pipe (212) connected to its interior near the top. The graded filtration output pipe (212) is connected to the graded filtration input pipe (211) on the adjacent filter containment tank (21) through a series conveying pipe (213). The filter containment tank (21) is provided with multiple filter cartridge housings (22), and the filter cartridge housings (22) are filled with... Filter media (220); the water storage tank (11) is provided with a water storage tank output pipe (111) connected to its interior on the outside of the water storage tank (11), and the water storage tank output pipe (111) is connected to the graded filter input pipe (211) on the first filter receiving tank (21); the evaporation purification and reuse mechanism (30) includes an initial flow channel (31) arranged horizontally, and an evaporation transfer flow channel (32) arranged parallel to it on the outside of the initial flow channel (31), and the initial flow channel (31) and the evaporation transfer flow channel (32) are connected to each other through a steam condensation guide mechanism (34); the bottom of the evaporation transfer flow channel (32) is provided with a distillation output pipe (321) connected to its interior, and the distillation output pipe (321) is connected to a distillation storage tank (33); the last graded filter output pipe (212) is connected to the interior of the initial flow channel (31).

2. The apparatus for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple evaporation-inhibiting spheres (12) are floating in the water storage tank (11). The evaporation-inhibiting spheres (12) are spherical and hollow shell structures. Multiple reinforcing attachment short rods (121) extending radially are fixed on the inner sidewall of the evaporation-inhibiting spheres (12). The evaporation-inhibiting spheres (12) are filled with counterweight paraffin wax (120).

3. The apparatus for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam condensation guiding mechanism (34) includes multiple water vapor guiding hoods (341) fixed on the top of the initial flow channel (31) with their openings facing downwards. A sealed cover plate (342) is fixed on the top of the evaporation transfer flow channel (32). A steam condensation guiding pipe (343) is provided on the top of the outer side of the water vapor guiding hood (341) and communicates with its interior. The other end of the steam condensation guiding pipe (343) is fixed on the sealed cover plate (342) and communicates with the interior of the evaporation transfer flow channel (32).

4. The apparatus for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter containment tank (21) is provided with a graded transfer output pipe (231) connected to its interior near the top of the outer side. The graded transfer output pipe (231) is connected to a graded transfer storage tank (232). The graded transfer storage tank (232) is provided with a remote transfer conveying pipe (233) on its outer side. The remote transfer conveying pipe (233) is connected to the interior of the initial flow channel (31).

5. The apparatus for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, An auxiliary evaporation mechanism (40) is provided on the initial flow channel (31). The auxiliary evaporation mechanism (40) includes multiple first evaporation heat conduction pipes (41) fixed in the initial flow channel (31). One end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe (41) extends to the outside of the initial flow channel (31). A vertically extending second evaporation heat conduction pipe (42) is fixed to the end of the first evaporation heat conduction pipe (41) extending to the outside of the initial flow channel (31). A solar heat conduction plate (43) is fixed on the second evaporation heat conduction pipe (42).

6. The apparatus for preparing and utilizing distilled and purified water in desert areas according to claim 5, characterized in that, The initial flow channel (31) is provided with multiple horizontally extending capillary support rods (44), and capillary adsorption cloth (441) is fixed on the capillary support rods (44).