Novel IC anaerobic tower top structure
The fully enclosed biogas chamber structure solves the problems of biogas escape and external air ingress, realizes the complete collection of biogas and the long life of the tower, reduces environmental pollution and health risks, and improves space utilization efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421918717.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-08
AI Technical Summary
The movable hatch structure on the top of the existing IC anaerobic tower causes biogas to escape to the external environment, insufficient space utilization, and the entry of external air causes electrochemical corrosion, affecting the tower body's life and environmental pollution.
A fully enclosed biogas chamber structure is designed, including the outer layer and the inner layer, a pressure regulating device and a pressure sensor are installed, and the biogas is collected directly into the biogas chamber on the top of the tower using the intake pipe, and discharged through the exhaust pipe to prevent the biogas from escaping and the entry of external air.
100% collection of biogas is achieved, reducing electrochemical corrosion, extending the life of the tower, reducing environmental pollution and health impacts, and improving space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of sewage treatment equipment, and particularly relates to a novel IC anaerobic tower top structure. Background Art
[0002] IC (internal circulation) anaerobic towers, also known as internal circulation anaerobic reactors, are used to treat organic wastewater. The organic wastewater circulates within the IC anaerobic tower, which is populated by anaerobic microorganisms. These microorganisms degrade organic matter in the wastewater into biogas and inorganic matter, ensuring that the wastewater meets discharge standards. IC anaerobic towers are widely used in the papermaking industry.
[0003] The top of the existing IC anaerobic tower adopts a movable hatch structure, which has the problem of biogas escaping to the external environment.
[0004] CN214654289U discloses an IC anaerobic tower, comprising a tower body having a hollow cylindrical structure, a gas-liquid separator disposed on top of the tower body, the gas-liquid separator being a hollow cylindrical structure, a plurality of pipes disposed within the gas-liquid separator, a water inlet pipe connected in series to one side of the bottom of the tower body, a water outlet pipe connected in series to one side of the gas-liquid separator, and a biogas collection pipe connected in series to the top of the gas-liquid separator, the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe, and the biogas collection pipe being made of metal, a mixing zone disposed within the tower body, a first anaerobic zone disposed on top of the mixing zone, a second anaerobic zone disposed on top of the first anaerobic zone, a sedimentation zone disposed on top of the second anaerobic zone, and a gas-liquid separation zone disposed on top of the sedimentation zone. The IC anaerobic tower, through the provision of the first and second anaerobic zones, allows wastewater to be treated in separate zones, thereby improving wastewater treatment efficiency. Furthermore, the tower body has fewer internal components, making installation and operation easier and more practical.
[0005] In the technical solution of the above patent document, the gas-liquid separator arranged on the top of the tower body sends the biogas generated inside the tower body to the biogas cabinet arranged outside the tower body through the biogas collection pipe, which does not fully utilize the space. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model provides a novel IC anaerobic tower top structure to solve the above technical problems.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0008] A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure comprises a tower body, a tower top arranged on the tower body, and a biogas chamber arranged on the tower top and connected to an exhaust pipe arranged on the tower top; an air inlet pipe is provided at a position of the biogas chamber corresponding to the tower top.
[0009] Furthermore, the biogas chamber also includes: an outer layer; an inner layer, arranged inside the outer layer; the outer layer, the inner layer and the tower top form a pressure regulating area, and the inner layer and the tower top form a gas storage area; the pressure regulating area and the gas storage area are sealed to each other.
[0010] Furthermore, the biogas chamber further comprises: a pressure regulating device, which is arranged on the top of the tower, and a pressure regulating pipe passes through the outer layer and is connected with the pressure regulating area.
[0011] Furthermore, the biogas chamber further comprises: a bracket, an end of which is arranged on the top of the tower and connected to the outer layer to support the outer layer.
[0012] Furthermore, the biogas chamber further comprises: a first pressure sensor, which is arranged on the inner wall of the outer layer.
[0013] Furthermore, the biogas chamber further comprises: a second pressure sensor, which is arranged on the inner wall of the inner layer.
[0014] Furthermore, the inner layer is made of soft material.
[0015] Furthermore, the biogas chamber is hemispherical.
[0016] Furthermore, the tower top is an umbrella-shaped structure that is high in the middle and low around.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0018] 1. The top structure of the anaerobic tower of the present application is a fully enclosed form. Compared with the traditional movable hatch structure on the top, it completely avoids the problem of biogas escaping to the external environment, and realizes the collection of all the biogas generated by the reaction in the tower body. After use and testing, the biogas collection rate of the biogas chamber using the utility model reaches 100%, while the traditional movable type is only 98%.
[0019] 2. The top structure of the anaerobic tower of the utility model is completely enclosed, which can isolate the air from entering the tower from the top; it prevents the entry of external air, greatly reduces the possibility of electrochemical corrosion at the steam-water interface in the tower, greatly extends the service life of the tower body and reduces the occurrence of accidents; the traditional anaerobic tower top is a movable hatch type, which allows external air to enter the tower body, thereby causing electrochemical corrosion and resulting in adverse consequences such as the anaerobic tower cannot be used normally.
[0020] 3. The completely enclosed tower top structure can completely prevent the odor generated by the reaction inside the tower from overflowing, reducing pollution to the environment and the impact on human health.
[0021] The top structure of the novel tower is provided with a biogas chamber, which can make full use of the space area of the tower top and avoid the problem of the existing IC anaerobic tower requiring a biogas cabinet to be set on the side of the tower body, which occupies a large area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0023] Figure 1 It is the main view of the utility model.
[0024] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 3 It is a left view of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the biogas chamber of the present utility model.
[0027] Figure numerals: 1-tower body, 2-tower top, 21-positive and negative pressure protector, 22-gas-liquid separator, 23-exhaust pipe, 24-inlet pipe, 3-biogas chamber, 31-outer layer, 32-inner layer, 33-pressure regulating area, 34-gas storage area, 35-pressure regulating device, 36-pressure regulating pipeline, 37-bracket, 38-first pressure sensor, 39-second pressure sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In order to facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, the following examples are used to illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These examples belong to the protection scope of the present invention, but do not limit the protection scope of the present invention.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] A new type of IC anaerobic tower top structure, such as Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, it includes a tower body 1, a tower top 2 arranged on the tower body 1, and also includes: a biogas chamber 3, which is arranged on the tower top 2 and is connected to the exhaust pipe 23 arranged on the tower top 2; an air inlet pipe 24 is provided at the position of the biogas chamber 3 corresponding to the tower top 2.
[0031] The top 2 of the tower is equipped with a positive and negative pressure protector 21 and a gas-liquid separator 22; the positive and negative pressure protectors are used to make corresponding pressure adjustments according to the internal pressure of the tower body to ensure the normal operation of the tower body; the gas-liquid separator is used to separate the gas generated by the reaction in the tower body and remove the solution entrained by the gas when it is discharged.
[0032] Valves can be provided on the air inlet pipe and the exhaust pipe, and the valves can be solenoid valves.
[0033] The exhaust pipe installed in the biogas chamber is used to discharge the collected biogas to other places for utilization; the air inlet pipe installed on the top of the tower allows the biogas generated in the tower to directly enter the biogas chamber, which not only facilitates collection but also makes the biogas collection more complete.
[0034] Before use, place the biogas chamber on the top of the tower. After installing the biogas chamber, open the valve of the air inlet pipe to allow the gas generated by the reaction inside the tower to enter the biogas chamber. When the gas in the biogas chamber needs to be discharged for use, open the valve on the exhaust pipe.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 also includes: an outer layer 31; an inner layer 32, which is arranged inside the outer layer 31; the outer layer 31, the inner layer 32, and the tower top 2 enclose a pressure regulating area 33, and the inner layer 32 and the tower top 2 enclose a gas storage area 34; the pressure regulating area 33 and the gas storage area 34 are sealed to each other.
[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 further includes: a pressure regulating device 35 , which is provided on the tower top 2 ; a pressure regulating pipe 36 passes through the outer layer 31 and is connected to the pressure regulating area 33 .
[0038] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 further includes: a bracket 37 , an end of which is disposed on the tower top 2 and connected to the outer layer 31 to support the outer layer 31 .
[0039] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 is hemispherical.
[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 further includes: a first pressure sensor 38 , which is arranged on the inner wall of the outer layer 31 .
[0041] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the biogas chamber 3 further includes: a second pressure sensor 39 , which is arranged on the inner wall of the inner layer 32 .
[0042] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the inner layer 32 is made of soft material. The tower top 2 is an umbrella-shaped structure with a high middle and low surroundings.
[0043] The biogas chamber is divided into an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer can be supported by a bracket so that the inner layer has space to expand after the biogas enters. Moreover, the outer layer also protects the inner layer. The inner layer is made of soft material. When the gas enters the gas storage area through the air inlet pipe, it will gradually support the inner layer to facilitate the storage of biogas. Moreover, the inner layer is made of soft material, which is also convenient for transportation and installation. The materials used for the inner and outer layers are all existing materials.
[0044] The first pressure sensor is used to monitor the air pressure in the pressure regulating area. When the pressure in the pressure regulating area is significantly different from the air pressure in the inner layer, the inner layer may be deformed by the pressure, affecting its normal use. The pressure regulating area can be adjusted by inflating or exhausting the pressure regulating area through the pressure regulating device to keep it within the appropriate pressure range.
[0045] The second pressure sensor is used to monitor the air pressure of the inner layer. When the pressure inside the inner layer is high, it indicates that the internal biogas pressure is high. At this time, the valve on the exhaust pipe can be opened to discharge the biogas to the external collection box. After the pressure of the inner layer drops to the appropriate range, the valve on the exhaust pipe can be closed.
[0046] A flat installation area is provided at the top of the tower, which is the highest point of the tower top and is higher than the surrounding area of the tower top; the installation area is flat, which is convenient for installing the biogas chamber.
[0047] In order to improve operational efficiency and the safety of operators, a controller can also be set on the side or outside of the tower body. The controller can be connected to the positive and negative pressure protector, the pressure regulating device, the solenoid valve, the first pressure sensor, and the second pressure sensor so that the start and stop of the above-mentioned electrical components can be controlled by notifying them, thereby improving the convenience of operation.
[0048] The pressure regulating device, the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor and the solenoid valve involved in the present utility model are not the innovation points created by the present invention, and the specific models are not described in detail.
[0049] The improvement of the present application lies in the top structure of the tower, and does not involve the tower body and its internal structure. The tower body and its internal structure and other components can use existing technology.
[0050] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include," "comprise," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, the phrase "includes an element defined by ... does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element."
[0051] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure, comprising a tower body (1), a tower top (2) arranged on the tower body (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A biogas chamber (3) is provided on the tower top (2) and is in communication with an exhaust pipe (23) provided on the tower top (2); The biogas chamber (3) is provided with an air inlet pipe (24) at a position corresponding to the tower top (2); The biogas chamber (3) further comprises: outer layer (31); an inner layer (32) disposed inside the outer layer (31); The outer layer (31), the inner layer (32), and the tower top (2) enclose a pressure regulating area (33), and the inner layer (32) and the tower top (2) enclose a gas storage area (34); The pressure regulating area (33) and the gas storage area (34) are sealed with each other.
2. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The biogas chamber (3) further comprises: A pressure regulating device (35) is provided on the tower top (2), and a pressure regulating pipe (36) passes through the outer layer (31) and is connected to the pressure regulating area (33).
3. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The biogas chamber (3) further comprises: The bracket (37) has an end portion disposed on the tower top (2) and connected to the outer layer (31) to support the outer layer (31).
4. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The biogas chamber (3) further comprises: The first pressure sensor (38) is arranged on the inner wall of the outer layer (31).
5. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The biogas chamber (3) further comprises: The second pressure sensor (39) is arranged on the inner wall of the inner layer (32).
6. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The inner layer (32) is made of soft material.
7. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The biogas chamber (3) is hemispherical.
8. A novel IC anaerobic tower top structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The tower top (2) is an umbrella-shaped structure with a high middle and low surroundings.
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