Mud position measuring device
By measuring the sludge level in real time using a sludge level measuring device, the problem of monitoring the sludge layer thickness and sludge discharge in the sedimentation tank was solved, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the process operation and reducing chemical consumption and sludge production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520630117.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies cannot accurately monitor the thickness of the sludge layer and the amount of sludge discharged in the sedimentation tank in real time, which leads to unstable process operation. Traditional instruments are prone to malfunction or distortion under complex operating conditions.
A mud level measuring device is provided, including a container bottle, a cap, a first lifting component, and a second lifting component. It measures the mud level height in real time using physical methods and is suitable for judging the mud-water separation status under different working conditions.
It enables precise monitoring of sludge levels in sedimentation tanks, improves the stability and efficiency of process operation, reduces the blindness of traditional sludge discharge methods, and lowers chemical consumption and biochemical sludge production.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of sludge treatment, in particular to a sludge level measuring device. BACKGROUND
[0002] At present, most of the wastewater treatment or water treatment has a sedimentation tank, which is mainly used for separation of mud and water after pretreatment, and part of which is used for separation of mud and water after deep treatment. Under normal circumstances, after the wastewater is pretreated and dosed, impurities, insoluble substances, colloids, organic matter and other substances in the water will produce a large amount of flocculation alun flower and suspended matter under the action of electric neutralization and adsorption bridging. The purpose of setting the sedimentation tank is to precipitate the flocculation alun flower after reaction, and the clear water is discharged from the bottom of the tank body, and the overflow water is discharged from the upper layer, so as to separate the mud and water, maintain the dynamic balance of continuous operation of wastewater treatment.
[0003] At present, most of the sedimentation tanks judge the thickness of the mud layer and the sludge discharge capacity by the sludge discharge concentration, the suspended matter of the effluent, and the naked eye observation of the mud layer in the water. There is a process lag, which cannot be accurately monitored in real time. The current sludge level meter is inducted by ultrasonic wave, and there are failure or distortion conditions in different working conditions. The concentration meter is used to measure the sludge concentration by inducting and collecting the change of water turbidity and light signal, and there are distortion conditions in complex working conditions. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] The sludge level measuring device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a container bottle, a cover body, a first lifting piece and a second lifting piece. The first lifting piece is connected with the container bottle and is used for lifting the container bottle. The second lifting piece is connected with the cover body, the cover body can be arranged and sealed on the bottle opening of the container bottle, and the second lifting piece is used for pulling the cover body and making the cover body separate from the bottle opening of the container bottle, so that the mud water can enter the container bottle through the bottle opening.
[0005] In some optional embodiments, the first lifting piece is a rod structure, and the outer side wall of the container bottle is fixedly connected with the first lifting piece.
[0006] In some optional embodiments, the second lifting piece is a rod structure, and the cover body is fixedly connected with the end of the second lifting piece.
[0007] In some optional embodiments, a snap ring is arranged on the first lifting piece, the second lifting piece is clamped in the snap ring and can move relative to the snap ring.
[0008] In some optional embodiments, a buckle is arranged on the second lifting piece, and the buckle is used for cooperating with the snap ring to limit the moving position of the second lifting piece relative to the first lifting piece.
[0009] In some alternative embodiments, the clamping ring comprises a first clamping ring and a second clamping ring, the first clamping ring and the second clamping ring are arranged along the length direction of the first pulling member, the clasp comprises a first clasp and a second clasp, the first clasp and the second clasp are arranged along the length direction of the second pulling member, the distance between the first clasp and the second clasp is smaller than the distance between the first clamping ring and the second clamping ring, and the first clasp and the second clasp are both located between the first clamping ring and the second clamping ring, thereby limiting the moving position of the second pulling member relative to the first pulling member in two directions.
[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the first pulling member is a rope structure, one end of which is connected to the outer sidewall of the container bottle.
[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the second pulling member is a rope structure, one end of which is connected to the cover.
[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the material of the container bottle is metal or alloy, and the container bottle can be completely immersed in the mud under the action of its own gravity in the state of being sealed when the container bottle is empty.
[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the cover is made of solid rubber.
[0014] The mud level measuring device provided by the embodiments of the present application can measure the mud level in real time and intuitively by a physical method to determine the mud-water separation condition and provide a basis for process operation. The mud level measuring device has the characteristics of simple structure and convenient operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.
[0016] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the cover of the mud level measuring device in an embodiment of the present application being closed on the bottle opening of the container bottle;
[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the cover of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment opening the bottle opening of the container bottle;
[0018] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a clamping ring in an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 1Structure diagram of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment in use state;
[0020] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the cover of another embodiment of the mud level measuring device of the present application covering the bottle mouth of the container bottle;
[0021] Figure 6 is Figure 5 Structure diagram of the cover of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment opening the bottle mouth of the container bottle;
[0022] Figure 7 is Figure 5 Structure diagram of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment in use state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It is particularly pointed out that the following embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, but do not limit the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0024] The terms "first", "second", "third" in the embodiments of the present application are only used for description purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second", "third" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between the components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. The terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the embodiments of the present application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but can optionally include steps or units not listed, or can optionally include other steps or components inherent to the process, method, product or device.
[0025] Reference to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily all referring to a common or identical embodiment. One of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize from the disclosure herein, that the embodiments described with the figures can be combined, interchanged or reordered in various ways.
[0026] The field of application of the present application includes wastewater treatment facilities, black and odorous water treatment, tap water and other water treatment fields involving detecting the mud layer in water to guide the sludge discharge amount to adjust the process parameters. The purpose of the present application is to measure the mud height by a direct, effective and portable mud level measuring device to judge the mud-water separation condition and the thickness of the mud layer, to provide a basis for judging the wastewater treatment process operation, to effectively guide the sludge discharge amount and the water surface load adjustment. The accurate measurement of long-term mud level can summarize the effectiveness of the design value of the hydraulic surface load of the radial flow sedimentation tank, master the upper and lower limits of the operating condition, maximize the water capacity of different hydraulic conditions, and improve the utilization rate of the tank body.
[0027] In the field of tap water treatment, for V-shaped sedimentation tanks, inclined tube sedimentation tanks and inclined plate sedimentation tanks, the device of the present application can avoid the areas that cannot be detected by traditional instruments by directly, effectively and portably measuring the mud level, and can provide a basis for judging the process parameters, effectively avoiding data distortion.
[0028] The radial flow sedimentation tank is normally operated continuously. After the wastewater in the previous section is dosed in the flocculation tank, the wastewater will become turbid and be accompanied by a large amount of flocculation flowers, which need to be separated by sedimentation in the next section to remove the flocculation part. The dosed mud water normally enters from the bottom of the tank body, the water overflows from the top of the center cylinder to the inside of the large tank body, the tank body expands the contact area proportion in a large diameter to separate the mud and water, the upper clear water overflows from the water outlet to the next section, and the sedimented mud is discharged from the bottom of the sludge discharge pipe. By continuously discharging mud, the sedimented mud level is kept within a certain range, avoiding the situation that the sedimented mud level is too high to cause the effluent water quality to carry mud.
[0029] In the traditional operation, the mud layer cannot be observed, and only the effluent condition and the hydraulic surface can be observed, supplemented by the sludge discharge concentration judgment, which requires rich experience. At present, in the pulp and paper industry, the discharged wastewater has high concentration, and the operation of the wastewater treatment facility requires high requirements to maximize the function of the facility. Therefore, the wastewater treatment facility is often operated at 90% of the design load. Therefore, the normal monitoring of the mud level is an important auxiliary parameter to improve the stability of the process operation.
[0030] After a large amount of practice, two direct, effective and portable mud level measuring devices are provided in the embodiments of the present application. The first one is a hard connection straight rod type mud level measuring device.
[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 andFigure 2 , Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a cover of an embodiment of the mud level measuring device of the application covering the bottle mouth of the container bottle, Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the cover of the embodiment of the mud level measuring device opening the bottle mouth of the container bottle; the mud level measuring device in the embodiment includes but is not limited to the following structures: a first pulling member 100, a second pulling member 200, a container bottle 300, and a cover 400.
[0032] Specifically, the first pulling member 100 is connected with the container bottle 300 and is used to pull the container bottle 300, the second pulling member 200 is connected with the cover 400, the cover 400 can be covered and sealed on the bottle mouth of the container bottle 300, the second pulling member 200 is used to pull the cover 400 and make the cover 400 separate from the bottle mouth of the container bottle 300, and then the mud water can enter the container bottle 300 through the bottle mouth.
[0033] Optionally, the first pulling member 100 and the second pulling member 200 in the embodiment are both rod structures, the outer side wall of the container bottle 300 is fixedly connected with the first pulling member 100, which can be adhesively or boundly connected, which is not limited here. The cover 400 is fixedly connected with the end of the second pulling member 200. The cover 400 can be a solid rubber material.
[0034] The first pulling member 100 can also be provided with a scale value for reading the depth of the container bottle 300 into the mud water.
[0035] Optionally, the first pulling member 100 in the embodiment is provided with a clasp 110, the second pulling member 200 is clamped in the clasp 110 and can move relative to the clasp 110, wherein the clasp 110 can be a half-open structure, and the second pulling member 200 can be clamped into or moved out of the clasp 110 under the action of an external force. Optionally, the second pulling member 200 is provided with a buckle 210, which is used to cooperate with the clasp 110 to limit the moving position of the second pulling member 200 relative to the first pulling member 100. The buckle 210 can be a block or ring structure fixed to the outer periphery of the second pulling member 200.
[0036] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of an embodiment of the clasp of the application, wherein the two ends of the clasp 110 are respectively provided with a first clamping groove 1101 and a second clamping groove 1102, wherein the first clamping groove 1101 is used to clamp the first pulling member 100, and the shape and diameter thereof are matched with the first pulling member 100, which is circular in the embodiment. The second clamping groove 1102 is used to connect with the second pulling member 200, and the diameter thereof is slightly larger than the diameter of the second pulling member 200, which adopts a circular half-open style, so as to facilitate the fixing of the second pulling member 200 and the up and down movement thereof.
[0037] Optionally, please continue to refer to Figure 1 In the embodiment, the clamping ring 110 can include a first clamping ring 111 and a second clamping ring 112, the first clamping ring 111 and the second clamping ring 112 are arranged along the length direction of the first puller 100, the buckle 210 includes a first buckle 211 and a second buckle 212, the first buckle 211 and the second buckle 212 are arranged along the length direction of the second puller 200, the distance between the first buckle 211 and the second buckle 212 is smaller than the distance between the first clamping ring 111 and the second clamping ring 112, and the first buckle 211 and the second buckle 212 are both located between the first clamping ring 111 and the second clamping ring 112, thereby limiting the moving position of the second puller 200 relative to the first puller 100 in two directions.
[0038] In the embodiment, the first puller 100 can be made of plastic or PVC material, which is convenient to carry. The length of the rod should be greater than the edge depth of the pool body, so as to facilitate measurement to the bottom. The diameter of the first puller 100 is selected to be 25mm / 32mm, which is convenient to hold. The volume of the container bottle 300 can be about 500ml, the height is about 200mm, and the bottle opening is about 25mm. The material can be selected from plastic such as polyester (PET), polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP). In addition, it can also be glass or steel material, which is not limited here. The second puller 200 can be made of plastic or PVC material, which is convenient to carry. The length of the rod can be substantially the same as that of the first puller 100. The diameter of the second puller 200 is selected to be 20mm / 25mm, which is smaller than that of the first puller 100, and is convenient to operate.
[0039] The cover body 400 can be made of rubber material, which is solid, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, and has a cylindrical shape. The lower circular size is not greater than 25mm, and the upper circular size is greater than 30mm, which is convenient to plug the bottle opening and connect the second puller 200 for fixation. The buckle 210 can be selected from a PVC ring or a plastic ring. The clamping ring 110 can be made of plastic or PVC material, which is convenient to install.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 is Figure 1The structure diagram of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment is used for measuring the open pool body. The number 88 in the figure represents the pool body. In the measuring process, the mud level measuring device (with a connecting rod (the first pulling piece 100, hereinafter referred to as the connecting rod) with a total length of about 4.5 m) is carried along the edge of the pool body mud scraper walkway, the mud scraper equipment is stopped, and the length scale value on the connecting rod is recorded; referring to the pool depth (generally 4 meters deep), the mud level is first set to 2 meters, the device is inserted into the pool body at the water surface at the edge of the pool body to 2 meters, the cover 400 is separated from the container bottle 300 through the telescopic rod (the second pulling piece 200, hereinafter referred to as the telescopic rod), and the pool water sample can flow into the container bottle 300; the mud level measuring device is pulled up, and whether the water sample in the bottle contains mud is observed. If a small amount of mud is contained, the mud level is 2 meters. If a large amount of turbid sludge is contained, the mud level is higher than 2 meters, and the insertion height of the mud level measuring device needs to be reduced for re-measurement. If no mud is contained, the mud level is lower than 2 meters, and the insertion height of the mud level measuring device needs to be increased for re-measurement. Such re-measurement is performed 2-3 times, so that the accurate mud level can be determined. The on-site measurement conforms to the real-time working condition of operation, and the operation personnel can often determine the accurate value in one time, thereby reducing the re-measurement times.
[0041] For the sealed pool body, the second soft connection type mud level measuring device is made, which is used for measuring the narrow area and can also be used for measuring the open pool body.
[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 is the structure diagram of the cover of the mud level measuring device in another embodiment of the application being combined with the bottle opening of the container bottle, Figure 6 is Figure 5 the structure diagram of the cover opening the bottle opening of the container bottle of the mud level measuring device in the embodiment. The mud level measuring device in the embodiment can also include but is not limited to the following structures: the first pulling piece 100, the second pulling piece 200, the container bottle 300, and the cover 400.
[0043] Different from the foregoing embodiments, the first pulling piece 100 and the second pulling piece 200 in the embodiment can be rope structures. One end of the first pulling piece 100 is connected with the outer side wall of the container bottle 300, and specifically can be connected with the handle 310 on the container bottle 300. One end of the second pulling piece is connected with the cover 400.
[0044] The container bottle 300 in the embodiment can be made of metal or alloy (e.g., stainless steel), and can be completely immersed in the sludge under the action of gravity when the container bottle 300 is sealed. Alternatively, the container bottle 300 in the embodiment is made of stainless steel, which can prevent corrosion and ensure the weight. For example, in an embodiment, the container bottle 300 can have a height of 230 mm, a 10 mm wide flat steel lifting ring (handle 310, facilitating extension and retraction), a diameter of 60 mm, an inner width of the upper opening of 30 mm, a thickness of about 5 mm, and a weight of more than 1000 g. The cover 400 can also be made of stainless steel, with an upper edge protruding by 2 mm, a lower edge consistent with the inner diameter of the bottle opening (about 30 mm wide, facilitating plugging), and a height of about 25 mm. The first lifting member 100 and the second lifting member 200 can be made of polyethylene rope, which is flexible and light and easy to fold.
[0045] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 is Figure 5 The structure diagram of the use state of the sludge level measuring device in the embodiment is shown in the figure. The sludge level measuring device in the embodiment is suitable for measuring all pool bodies, especially narrow spaces and covered pool bodies. In the figure, 88 represents a pool body, and 881 represents a pool cover. During measurement, the sludge level measuring device is carried to the edge of the pool body mud scraper walkway, and the mud scraper equipment is stopped. Referring to the pool depth (generally 4 meters deep), the sludge level is first set to 2 meters, and the device is immersed in the pool body to a depth of 2 meters at the water surface. The cover is pulled open with a rope (the second lifting member 200), and the pool water sample flows into the container bottle. The sludge level measuring device is pulled up, and it is observed whether the water sample in the bottle contains mud. If a small amount of mud is contained, the sludge level is 2 meters. If a large amount of turbid sludge is contained, the sludge level is higher than 2 meters, and the sludge level measuring device needs to be lowered to measure again. If no mud is contained, the sludge level is lower than 2 meters, and the sludge level measuring device needs to be increased to measure again. Such repeated measurements are performed 2-3 times to determine the accurate sludge level. The on-site measurement conforms to the real-time operating conditions, and the operating personnel can often determine the accurate value in one measurement, reducing the number of repeated measurements.
[0046] Compared with the traditional sludge discharge method, the accurate sludge level is measured by the sludge level measuring device, which is more accurate for on-site operation guidance. The present application has the following advantages:
[0047] 1. Precise numerical data guides process operation. Traditional sludge removal from sedimentation tanks involves periodic bottom-volume sludge removal. Sludge removal efficiency can only be judged by sludge concentration and the condition of the upper effluent, but it cannot predict the height of the sedimentation sludge layer within the sedimentation tank, nor can it understand the floc settling situation after wastewater chemical treatment and the guiding role of sludge removal volume in operation. With a sludge level measuring device, the water flow load and sludge removal status can be determined by monitoring the sludge level in the sedimentation tank in real time, making sludge removal more efficient and targeted, improving the operating efficiency of the sludge removal pump, and reducing pump operating time by 2 hours / day.
[0048] 2. Accurately determine the actual flow load of the sedimentation tank. Through long-term sludge level measurement, based on the hydraulic surface design values of the sedimentation tank, the actual hydraulic surface load of the sedimentation tank is determined to maximize the tank's efficiency. In addition, the sedimentation tank's design capacity for treating different water qualities is monitored simultaneously, providing first-hand data for operational and design guidance.
[0049] 3. Reduced chemical consumption in the later stages. Sludge level monitoring provides data support for the growth period, ensuring stable production operation. Operational data shows that in 2024, the SS in the AO tank influent decreased to <50mg / l, a 37.5% reduction compared to when sludge level was not monitored (80mg / l), improving the removal efficiency of the biological treatment tank by 3%. Based on a primary sedimentation tank effluent COD of 900mg / l, a 3% increase in removal efficiency can reduce COD by 30mg / l, reducing the dosage of advanced water treatment chemicals by 0.05kg / m³. 3 .
[0050] 4. Reduce biological sludge production. Sludge level measurement guides the sludge discharge time and volume in different sedimentation tanks, improving effluent quality, reducing SS in the downstream effluent by approximately 30 mg / L, and reducing the sludge discharge volume of the biological system by 2100 kg / day (based on a treatment capacity of 70,000 cubic meters / day).
[0051] The mud level measuring device provided in this application embodiment can determine the mud-water separation status by physically measuring the mud level height in real time, providing a basis for judgment on process operation. The mud level measuring device has the characteristics of simple structure and convenient operation.
[0052] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made based on the content of this application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are similarly included in the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A silt level measuring device, characterized by, The mud level measuring device comprises a container bottle, a cover, a first pulling member and a second pulling member; the first pulling member is connected with the container bottle and used for pulling the container bottle, the second pulling member is connected with the cover, the cover can be arranged and sealed on the bottle mouth of the container bottle, and the second pulling member is used for pulling the cover and separating the cover from the bottle mouth of the container bottle, so that mud water can enter the container bottle through the bottle mouth.
2. The silt determination device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first pulling member is a rod structure, and the outer side wall of the container bottle is fixedly connected with the first pulling member.
3. The silt determination device according to claim 2, characterized in that The second pulling member is a rod structure, and the cover is fixedly connected with the end of the second pulling member.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first pulling member is provided with a snap ring, the second pulling member is clamped in the snap ring and can move relative to the snap ring.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The second pulling member is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is used for cooperating with the snap ring to limit the moving position of the second pulling member relative to the first pulling member.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The snap ring comprises a first snap ring and a second snap ring, the first snap ring and the second snap ring are arranged along the length direction of the first pulling member, the buckle comprises a first buckle and a second buckle, the first buckle and the second buckle are arranged along the length direction of the second pulling member, the distance between the first buckle and the second buckle is smaller than the distance between the first snap ring and the second snap ring, and the first buckle and the second buckle are located between the first snap ring and the second snap ring, so as to limit the moving position of the second pulling member relative to the first pulling member in two directions.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first pulling member is a rope structure, and one end of the rope structure is connected with the outer side wall of the container bottle.
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The second pulling member is a rope structure, and one end of the rope structure is connected with the cover.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The material of the container bottle is metal or alloy, and the container bottle can be completely immersed in mud water under the action of its own gravity in the state of being sealed when the container bottle is empty.
10. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The cover is made of solid rubber.