Device capable of continuously monitoring bubble release in water on line

By designing a device that includes a waterproof shell, a bubble monitoring and control unit, and a solar power supply system, the problem of continuous monitoring of bubble release in water is solved, enabling long-term continuous acquisition and stable transmission of bubble data, and making it suitable for various water environments.

CN223538865UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHINA THREE GORGES UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422878550.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient for continuous, high-frequency monitoring of bubble release in water bodies, resulting in inadequate spatiotemporal representativeness and an inability to accurately assess greenhouse gas emissions.

Method used

Design a device comprising a waterproof housing, a bubble monitoring and control unit, a steel frame, a float, a solar circuit board, and a data control center. Equipped with an RTC clock module and a bubble recognition module, it achieves continuous online monitoring via solar power and is equipped with a leakage current protection switch and a data transmission center to ensure data continuity and security.

Benefits of technology

It enables online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water bodies, is applicable to various water bodies, provides long-term data continuity and spatial coverage, reduces the need for manual maintenance, and ensures the stability of power supply and timely data transmission.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a device capable of continuously monitoring bubble release in a water body on line, a waterproof shell in the device is made of a PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) material, so that a bubble monitoring control unit is prevented from being damaged by water; the bubble monitoring control unit is integrated with an RTC clock module, a data transmission module and a bubble identification module to realize real-time acquisition and transmission of bubble data; the solar circuit board provides energy supply and stores redundant electric energy in the storage battery; the data control center is responsible for network communication, comprises a control center outer frame, a leakage protection switch and a data transmission center, and ensures data continuity and device safety; the device is suitable for water bodies of various types and depths, long-time and multi-point continuous monitoring can be realized, the workload of monitoring personnel is reduced, continuous bubble data and environmental factor data are provided, and deep research on dynamic characteristics of bubble release and the relationship between the dynamic characteristics and environmental factors is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water body monitoring technology, and specifically relates to a device that can continuously monitor the release of bubbles in water bodies online. Background Technology

[0002] Bubbles are a common phenomenon in water bodies, carrying a wealth of information that reflects the health of the water body and the dynamic changes in the ecosystem. For example, characteristics such as bubble size, quantity, and rise rate can reflect key information such as water temperature, pressure, dissolved gas concentration, and microbial activity. Therefore, taking effective measures to continuously monitor bubbles generated in water bodies is of great significance for assessing water health, tracing pollution sources, and predicting potential environmental changes.

[0003] Currently, bubble release is a significant pathway for greenhouse gas emissions in various water bodies, especially in large water environments such as reservoirs and lakes. Bubbles are one of the main ways greenhouse gases like methane are transported into the atmosphere, and accurately quantifying their release is crucial for assessing their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. However, current monitoring of bubble release in water bodies mainly relies on intermittent sampling. While this method provides data, it fails to reflect the continuous dynamics of bubble release and lacks sufficient spatiotemporal representativeness. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a method for continuous, high-frequency monitoring of bubble release in water bodies to gain a deeper understanding and accurately assess greenhouse gas emission processes. This will help us comprehensively understand emission mechanisms and provide a scientific basis for management and emission reduction. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a device for continuous online monitoring of bubble release in water, which solves the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model embodiment provides a device for online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water, including a waterproof shell (1), a bubble monitoring and control unit (2), a steel frame (3), floats (4), a solar circuit board (5), and a data control center (6); the waterproof shell (1) is a cylindrical structure located below the bubble monitoring and control unit (2), and the waterproof shell (1) transmits the bubbles released from the water to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) through its top opening; the steel frame (3) is located above the bubble monitoring and control unit (2), and the steel frame (3) is connected to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) by ropes; multiple floats (4) are fixed inside the bottom of the steel frame (3), the solar circuit board (5) is fixed on the bottom of the steel frame (3), and the data control center (6) is fixed on the top of the steel frame (3);

[0007] The bubble monitoring and control unit (2) is equipped with an RTC clock module, a data transmission module, and a bubble recognition module, so that the collected bubble data is a data set with bubble data and time corresponding one-to-one, and the data set is transmitted to the data control center (6) through the data transmission module; the float (4) provides buoyancy for the steel frame (3); the solar circuit board (5) provides power to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) and the data control center (6) through solar energy during the day, and stores the excess electrical energy generated during the day in the battery, and provides power to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) and the data control center (6) through the battery at night and when solar energy is insufficient.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of this utility model, the data control center (6) includes a control center frame (7), a leakage current protection switch (8), and a data transmission center (9). The leakage current protection switch (8) and the data transmission center (9) are both mounted on the control center frame (7). The control center frame (7) is used to protect the data control center (6) from wind and rain erosion. When leakage or insulation failure occurs in the entire device, the leakage current protection switch (8) can automatically connect or disconnect the main circuit according to the working status of the device to protect the device's safety. The data transmission center (9) is used to forward the data collected by the bubble monitoring control unit (2), so that staff can view the data on the website and detect the data and the status of the device. Once the bubble monitoring control unit (2) has a problem, it will push the information to the staff so that they can take timely maintenance measures to ensure the continuity of data.

[0009] In one optional embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the steel frame (3) is a cage-like structure, which is welded from angle steel; the top of the steel frame (3) is a cross-shaped structure, which is welded from square steel.

[0010] In one optional embodiment of this utility model, the waterproof outer shell (1) is made of PVC material.

[0011] Beneficial Effects: This utility model provides a device for continuous online monitoring of bubble release in water. The device is suitable for monitoring bubble release in water of various types and depths, and can achieve long-term monitoring of different locations within the same water body at the same time period by varying the arrangement of the devices. The device is easy to operate after assembly, and its long-term continuous operation avoids the need for long-term monitoring by personnel. Maintenance can be performed periodically to ensure continuous monitoring. Furthermore, the solar power supply eliminates the need for additional power for extended periods. Based on this, monitoring personnel can obtain continuous bubble data and environmental factor data for the monitoring point over a longer period, allowing for the analysis of bubble release patterns in different water bodies on a larger temporal and spatial scale. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for continuous online monitoring of bubble release in water, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the data control center of a device for online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water, provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0016] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a device for continuous online monitoring of bubble release in water, including a waterproof shell 1, a bubble monitoring and control unit 2, a steel frame 3, floats 4, a solar circuit board 5, and a data control center 6. The waterproof shell 1 is a cylindrical structure located below the bubble monitoring and control unit 2, and transmits the released bubbles from the water to the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 through its top opening. The steel frame 3 is located above the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 and is connected to the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 by ropes. Multiple floats 4 are fixed inside the bottom of the steel frame 3, the solar circuit board 5 is fixed to the bottom of the steel frame 3, and the data control center 6 is fixed to the top of the steel frame 3. In this embodiment, the waterproof shell 1 is made of PVC material and adopts a nested pattern to construct a multi-layered waterproof structure, providing waterproof protection for the bubble monitoring and control unit 2. The bottom of the steel frame 3 is a cage-like structure, welded from angle steel; the top of the steel frame 3 is a cross-shaped structure, welded from square steel. Weather stations, cameras, and other equipment can be arranged on the steel frame 3; cables are arranged inside the steel frame 3 for data transmission and to provide a fixed structure for power supply.

[0017] The bubble monitoring and control unit 2 is equipped with an RTC clock module, a data transmission module, and a bubble recognition module, which makes the collected bubble data a one-to-one correspondence between bubble data and time. The data transmission module transmits the data set to the data control center 6. The float 4 provides buoyancy for the steel frame 3. The solar circuit board 5 powers the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 and the data control center 6 through solar energy during the day. At the same time, it stores the excess electrical energy generated during the day in the battery. At night and when solar energy is insufficient, the battery provides power to the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 and the data control center 6.

[0018] The data control center 6 includes a control center frame 7, a leakage current protection switch 8, and a data transmission center 9. Both the leakage current protection switch 8 and the data transmission center 9 are mounted on the control center frame 7. The control center frame 7 protects the data control center 6 from wind and rain erosion. In the event of leakage or insulation failure in the entire device, the leakage current protection switch 8 can automatically connect or disconnect the main circuit according to the device's operating status, protecting the device's safety. The data transmission center 9 forwards the data collected by the bubble monitoring and control unit 2, allowing staff to view the data on a website. It also monitors the data and the device's status. If the bubble monitoring and control unit 2 malfunctions, a notification will be sent to staff, enabling timely maintenance and ensuring data continuity.

[0019] This invention provides a device suitable for monitoring air bubbles generated in water bodies of various types and depths. Furthermore, by varying the arrangement of the device, long-term monitoring can be achieved at different locations within the same water body over a short period. The device is easy to operate after assembly, and its continuous operation over extended periods eliminates the need for long-term monitoring personnel. Maintenance can be performed periodically to ensure continuous monitoring. The solar-powered equipment eliminates the need for additional power for extended periods. Based on this, monitoring personnel can obtain continuous air bubble data and environmental factor data for the monitoring point over a longer time period, allowing for the analysis of air bubble release patterns in different water bodies on a larger temporal and spatial scale.

[0020] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, the above preferred embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A device for continuous online monitoring of bubble release in water, characterized in that, The system includes a waterproof outer shell (1), a bubble monitoring and control unit (2), a steel frame (3), floats (4), a solar circuit board (5), and a data control center (6). The waterproof outer shell (1) is a cylindrical structure located below the bubble monitoring and control unit (2). The waterproof outer shell (1) transmits bubbles released by the water body to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) through its top opening. The steel frame (3) is located above the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) and is connected to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) by ropes. Multiple floats (4) are fixed inside the bottom of the steel frame (3). The solar circuit board (5) is fixed on the bottom of the steel frame (3), and the data control center (6) is fixed on the top of the steel frame (3). The bubble monitoring and control unit (2) is equipped with an RTC clock module, a data transmission module, and a bubble recognition module, so that the collected bubble data is a data set with bubble data and time corresponding one-to-one, and the data set is transmitted to the data control center (6) through the data transmission module; the float (4) provides buoyancy for the steel frame (3); the solar circuit board (5) provides power to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) and the data control center (6) through solar energy during the day, and stores the excess electrical energy generated during the day in the battery, and provides power to the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) and the data control center (6) through the battery at night and when solar energy is insufficient.

2. The device for online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The data control center (6) includes a control center frame (7), a leakage current protection switch (8), and a data transmission center (9). The leakage current protection switch (8) and the data transmission center (9) are both located on the control center frame (7). The control center frame (7) is used to protect the data control center (6) from wind and rain erosion. When the entire device experiences leakage or insulation failure, the leakage current protection switch (8) can automatically connect or disconnect the main circuit according to the device's working status to protect the device's safety. The data transmission center (9) is used to forward the data collected by the bubble monitoring and control unit (2), enabling staff to view the data on the website and simultaneously monitor the data and the device's status. If the bubble monitoring and control unit (2) malfunctions, it will notify the staff through a push notification so that maintenance measures can be taken in a timely manner to ensure data continuity.

3. The device for online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the steel frame (3) is a cage-like structure, which is welded from angle steel; the top of the steel frame (3) is a cross-shaped structure, which is welded from square steel.

4. The device for online continuous monitoring of bubble release in water as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof outer shell (1) is made of PVC material.