Mini MBR (Membrane Biological Reactor) process testing machine
By designing a mini MBR process test machine, the problem that the MBR reactor is large and not suitable for teaching and experiments is solved, and the MBR process treatment effect test and biological strain cultivation experiment are realized in a miniaturized, portable and on-site manner.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422612533.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing MBR reactor is large in size, not suitable for university teaching demonstrations and biological strain cultivation experiments, and occupies a large area.
A mini MBR process test machine is designed, including a base, automatic control and detection system, raw water tank, membrane pool, membrane assembly, product water tank, raw water pump, blower and backwash pump. The pool body is made of transparent acrylic material, integrated with automatic control and detection functions, and supports remote monitoring and operation.
It realizes the convenient testing of MBR process treatment effect and university teaching demonstration. It is small in size and light in weight, easy to carry and for on-site testing. It supports biological strain cultivation experiments, and improves teaching intuitiveness and testing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of MBR technology, in particular to a mini MBR technology testing machine. Background Art
[0002] The membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a novel wastewater treatment system that organically combines membrane separation technology with biological treatment technology. Membrane modules replace the secondary settling tank at the end of traditional biological treatment technology. This maintains a high activated sludge concentration within the bioreactor, increasing the organic load of biological treatment, thereby reducing the wastewater treatment facility footprint and reducing excess sludge by keeping the sludge load low. Membrane separation technology primarily captures activated sludge and macromolecular organic matter in the water. Also known as an MBR reactor, an MBR typically includes an inlet well, a grid, a regulating tank, and a reaction tank. Due to its large footprint, it is not suitable for university teaching demonstrations or biological strain culture experiments. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the utility model aims to propose a mini MBR process test machine, which is suitable for MBR process treatment effect testing, university teaching demonstrations, biological strain cultivation experiments and MBR membrane flux testing.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is achieved as follows:
[0005] A mini MBR process test machine, characterized by comprising: a base, an automatic control and detection system, a raw water tank, a membrane pool, a membrane assembly, a production water tank, a raw water pump, a blower and a backwash pump, wherein the automatic control and detection system, the raw water tank, the membrane pool and the production water tank are arranged on the base; the raw water tank is provided with a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is connected to the raw water tank and the membrane pool through a raw water pipe and a membrane pool pipe respectively, and a raw water pump is arranged on the raw water pipe; the air supply pipe of the blower extends to the bottom of the membrane pool; a membrane assembly is arranged in the membrane pool; the membrane assembly is connected to the production water pipe and the backwash pipe respectively through a water outlet pipe, the end of the production water pipe extends to the production water tank, and a production water pump and a production water flow meter are arranged on the production water pipe; the end of the backwash pipe extends to the production water tank, and a backwash pump and a backwash flow meter are arranged on the backwash pipe; an overflow discharge pipe is arranged on the upper side wall of the production water tank, and a water valve is arranged on the overflow discharge pipe;
[0006] The automatic control and detection system includes a programmable controller, a touch screen, an intelligent gateway and a detector; the programmable controller is connected to the touch screen, the intelligent gateway and the detector; the detector is arranged in the membrane pool to detect the oxygen content in the membrane pool; the detector includes a dissolved oxygen detector.
[0007] Furthermore, the base includes an upper platform and a bottom platform, and the automatic control and detection system, raw water tank, membrane pool and production water tank are arranged side by side in sequence on the upper platform; the raw water pump, blower and backwash pump are arranged on the bottom platform.
[0008] Furthermore, an overflow return pipe is provided between the overflow discharge pipe and the raw water tank, and a water valve is provided on the overflow return pipe.
[0009] Furthermore, the dissolved oxygen detector includes a dissolved oxygen controller and a dissolved oxygen electrode.
[0010] Furthermore, the automatic control and detection system and the controller are arranged in an electrical box, and the electrical box, raw water tank, membrane tank and production water tank are of the same height, which is 350 mm to 550 mm.
[0011] Furthermore, the electrical box is provided with an electrical box door, and the touch screen is provided on the electrical box door.
[0012] Furthermore, the width of the raw water tank, membrane tank and production water tank is 100 mm to 300 mm.
[0013] Furthermore, the side walls of the raw water tank, membrane tank and production water tank are made of transparent acrylic material.
[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the mini MBR process test machine described in this utility model has the following advantages:
[0015] This tester boasts a compact structure and can be used for MBR process effectiveness testing, university teaching demonstrations, and MBR membrane flux testing. Each tank is constructed of transparent acrylic, making the treatment process intuitive and enabling students to quickly understand the MBR process flow. This tester can also be used for biological strain cultivation experiments and biochemical treatment effectiveness testing of various wastewaters. Its small size and light weight make it easy to carry, allowing the device to be transported to project sites for direct testing and visual demonstration of treatment results. It supports fully automatic operation and can be remotely monitored and operated via mobile phone or computer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of the present invention, are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the mini MBR process test machine described in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mini MBR process testing machine described in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Description of reference numerals:
[0020] 1-Electrical box; 2-Automatic control and detection system; 3-Electrical box door; 4-Raw water tank; 5-Membrane pool; 6-Production water tank; 7-Backwash pump; 8-Blower; 9-Raw water pump; 10-Bottom platform; 11-Upper platform; 12-Touch screen; 13-Base; 17-Raw water pipe; 18-Air supply pipe; 19-Water valve; 20-Water inlet pipe; 21-Membrane pool pipe; 22-Water outlet pipe; 23-Membrane assembly; 24-Backwash pipe; 25-Backwash flowmeter; 26-Production water pipe; 27-Production water pump; 28-Production water flowmeter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein can be combined with each other.
[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.
[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a mini MBR process test machine includes a base 13, an automatic control and detection system 2, a raw water tank 4, a membrane pool 5, a membrane assembly 23, a production water tank 6, a raw water pump 9, a blower 8 and a backwash pump 7. The automatic control and detection system 2, the raw water tank 4, the membrane pool 5 and the production water tank 6 are arranged on the base 13; the raw water tank 4 is provided with a water inlet pipe 20, and the water inlet pipe 20 is connected to the raw water tank 4 and the membrane pool 5 through a raw water pipe 17 and a membrane pool pipe 21 respectively. The raw water pump 9 is arranged on the raw water pipe 21; the blower 8 is provided with a backwash pump 7. The air supply pipe 18 extends to the bottom of the membrane pool 5; a membrane assembly 23 is disposed within the membrane pool 5; the membrane assembly 23 is connected to a water production pipe 26 and a backwash pipe 24 via a water outlet pipe 22. The end of the water production pipe 26 extends to the water production tank 6, on which a water production pump 27 and a water production flowmeter 28 are disposed; the end of the backwash pipe 24 extends to the water production tank 6, on which a backwash pump 7 and a backwash flowmeter 25 are disposed; an overflow discharge pipe 29 is disposed on the upper side wall of the water production tank 6, on which a water valve is disposed;
[0024] The automatic control and detection system 2 includes a programmable controller, a touch screen 12, an intelligent gateway, and a detector. The programmable controller is connected to the touch screen, the intelligent gateway, and the detector. The detector is located in the membrane tank 5 and is used to detect the oxygen content in the membrane tank 5. The detector includes a dissolved oxygen detector. The programmable controller can also electrically control the connection of the raw water pump 9, the blower 8, and the backwash pump 7.
[0025] The programmable controller controls the start and stop of the touchscreen display, intelligent gateway, and detector according to a pre-set program. It also controls the start and stop of the raw water pump 9, blower 8, and backwash pump 7 according to a pre-set control program. The touchscreen display enables human-computer data interaction. The intelligent gateway enables data collection and upload.
[0026] The operating principle of a mini MBR process tester is as follows: raw water enters through the inlet pipe 20, passes through the raw water pipe 17 and the membrane pool pipe 21, and enters the raw water tank 4 and membrane pool 5. The membrane pool 5, its membrane assembly 23, and the blower 8 degrade organic pollutants and separate mud and water, achieving wastewater treatment. The treated wastewater is then sent through the outlet pipe 22 and the produced water pipe 26 to the produced water tank 6. Water from the produced water tank 6 is then sent through the backwash pipe 24 and the outlet pipe 22 to the membrane pool 5 for wastewater recycling treatment. The mini MBR process tester can be used for MBR process treatment effect testing, university teaching demonstrations, and MBR membrane flux testing.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the base 13 includes an upper platform 11 and a lower platform 10. The upper platform 11 houses the automatic control and detection system 2, raw water tank 4, membrane tank 5, and product water tank 6 in parallel. The lower platform 10 houses the raw water pump 9, blower 8, and backwash pump 7. The mini MBR process tester is compact and small.
[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, an overflow return pipe 30 is provided between the overflow discharge pipe 29 and the raw water tank 4 , and a water valve is provided on the overflow return pipe 30 .
[0029] In this embodiment, the dissolved oxygen detector preferably includes a dissolved oxygen controller and a dissolved oxygen electrode. The dissolved oxygen detector includes a dissolved oxygen controller, model SIN-DC2100; and a dissolved oxygen electrode, model SIN-DO7013.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the automatic control and detection system 2 and controller are housed within the electrical box 1. The electrical box 1, raw water tank 4, membrane tank 5, and produced water tank 6 are all of the same height, ranging from 350 mm to 550 mm. The electrical box 1 is provided with a door 3, on which the touchscreen display 12 is mounted. The width of the raw water tank 4, membrane tank 5, and produced water tank 6 ranges from 100 mm to 300 mm. The device is lightweight and portable.
[0031] like Figure 1As shown, the sidewalls of the raw water tank 4, membrane tank 5, and product water tank 6 are made of transparent acrylic. This makes the treatment process intuitive, allowing students to quickly understand the MBR treatment process. This test machine can also be used to conduct biological strain culture experiments and test the biochemical treatment effects of various wastewaters.
[0032] This utility model is a mini MBR process tester with a small size and extremely low water consumption. It can be tested with a small amount of water sample, reducing the cost of water sample transportation. The equipment can also be transported to the project site for direct testing, which can directly demonstrate the treatment effect and increase the chance of transaction.
[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. 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 mini MBR process test machine, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (13), an automatic control and detection system (2), a raw water tank (4), a membrane pool (5), a membrane assembly (23), a production water tank (6), a raw water pump (9), a blower (8) and a backwash pump (7). The automatic control and detection system (2), the raw water tank (4), the membrane pool (5) and the production water tank (6) are arranged on the base (13); the raw water tank (4) is provided with a water inlet pipe (20), the water inlet pipe (20) is connected to the raw water tank (4) and the membrane pool (5) through a raw water pipe (17) and a membrane pool pipe (21), respectively; the raw water pump (9) is arranged on the raw water pipe (21); the air supply pipe (18) of the blower (8) is provided with a water inlet pipe (20), and the water inlet pipe (20) is connected to the raw water tank (4) and the membrane pool (5) through a raw water pipe (17) and a membrane pool pipe (21). ) extends to the bottom of the membrane pool (5); a membrane assembly (23) is arranged in the membrane pool (5); the membrane assembly (23) is connected to the water production pipe (26) and the backwash pipe (24) respectively through the outlet pipe (22); the end of the water production pipe (26) extends to the water production tank (6), and a water production pump (27) and a water production flow meter (28) are arranged on the water production pipe (26); the end of the backwash pipe (24) extends to the water production tank (6), and a backwash pump (7) and a backwash flow meter (25) are arranged on the backwash pipe (24); an overflow discharge pipe (29) is arranged on the upper part of the side wall of the water production tank (6), and a water valve is arranged on the overflow discharge pipe (29); The automatic control and detection system (2) includes a programmable controller, a touch screen, an intelligent gateway and a detector; the programmable controller is connected to the touch screen, the intelligent gateway and the detector; the detector is arranged in the membrane pool (5) and is used to detect the oxygen content in the membrane pool (5); the detector includes a dissolved oxygen detector.
2. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (13) includes an upper platform (11) and a lower platform (10). The upper platform (11) is provided with an automatic control and detection system (2), a raw water tank (4), a membrane tank (5), and a production water tank (6) in sequence and in parallel; the lower platform (10) is provided with a raw water pump (9), a blower (8), and a backwash pump (7).
3. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An overflow return pipe (30) is provided between the overflow discharge pipe (29) and the raw water tank (4), and a water valve is provided on the overflow return pipe (30).
4. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dissolved oxygen detector comprises a dissolved oxygen controller and a dissolved oxygen electrode.
5. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The automatic control and detection system (2) and the controller are arranged in the electrical box (1). The electrical box (1), the raw water tank (4), the membrane pool (5) and the produced water tank (6) have the same height, which is 350 mm to 550 mm.
6. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric box (1) is provided with an electric box door (3), and the touch screen is provided on the electric box door (3).
7. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The widths of the raw water tank (4), the membrane tank (5) and the produced water tank (6) are 100 mm to 300 mm.
8. The mini MBR process testing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side walls of the raw water tank (4), the membrane tank (5) and the produced water tank (6) are made of transparent acrylic material.