Photocatalytic reactor

By setting up plate aeration holes and optimizing the light source module in the photocatalytic reactor, the problem of uneven gas distribution was solved, the reaction efficiency and catalytic effect were improved, and the uniformity of the photocatalytic reaction and the consistency of the products were ensured.

CN223945646UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27NINGBO SAIKANG TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520589902.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

The uneven gas distribution in existing photocatalytic reactors leads to low reaction efficiency and poor catalytic effect.

Method used

Multiple plates are set in the reaction chamber, and aeration holes are provided on the plates to distribute the gas evenly. The illumination is optimized by cooling inner pipes and light source modules to ensure reaction uniformity and efficiency.

Benefits of technology

This achieves uniform gas distribution within the reaction chamber, improving reaction efficiency and catalytic effect, and ensuring the uniformity of the photocatalytic reaction and the consistency of the products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photocatalytic reactor, which relates to the technical field of photocatalytic reaction equipment and comprises a reaction chamber, a plurality of plate bodies are arranged in the reaction chamber, a feed port is arranged at a first end of the reaction chamber, a discharge port is arranged at a second end of the reaction chamber, and the feed port and the discharge port are both communicated with the inside of the reaction chamber. The plurality of plate bodies are sequentially arranged along the direction from the first end to the second end and are fixedly connected with the inner wall of the reaction chamber, a plurality of aeration holes are formed in each plate body, and gas can pass through the aeration holes, so that the photocatalytic reactor can realize uniform distribution of the gas, the gas can fully react with reactants in the reaction chamber, and the reaction efficiency is improved. The reaction efficiency and the catalytic effect are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photocatalytic reaction equipment, especially to a kind of photocatalytic reactor. BACKGROUND

[0002] The photocatalytic reactor is a device driven by light energy to drive chemical reactions, widely used in organic synthesis, wastewater treatment, air purification and other fields.

[0003] As patent (CN104084101B) discloses a kind of photocatalytic reactor, the device is provided with an aeration disc at the bottom of reaction chamber, and in the area far from aeration disc, it is difficult to ensure that gas is uniformly distributed, therefore, gas and reactant in reaction chamber cannot fully react, leading to low reaction efficiency, reducing catalytic effect. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a kind of photocatalytic reactor, to solve the problems existing in the prior art described above, realize the uniform distribution of gas, improve reaction efficiency, improve catalytic effect.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following scheme:

[0006] The utility model provides a kind of photocatalytic reactor, including reaction chamber, the first end of the reaction chamber is provided with feed inlet, the second end of the reaction chamber is provided with discharge port, the feed inlet with the discharge port is communicated with the inside of the reaction chamber, a plurality of plate bodies are provided in the reaction chamber, a plurality of the plate bodies are sequentially arranged along the direction from the first end to the second end, and are fixedly connected with the inner wall of the reaction chamber, a plurality of aeration holes are provided on each plate body, and the aeration hole can pass through gas.

[0007] In some embodiments, it further includes cooling inner tube, the cooling inner tube penetrates the reaction chamber and each plate body, the cooling inner tube is sealingly connected with the wall surface of the reaction chamber, and the cooling inner tube is used to flow cooling medium to cool the liquid in the inner cavity of the reaction chamber.

[0008] In some embodiments, it further includes light source module, the light source module is arranged at the outer periphery of the reaction chamber, and is fixedly connected with the reaction chamber, and the light source module can provide light for the reaction chamber.

[0009] In some embodiments, the light source module includes a plurality of light units, each light unit includes a light bar and an outer tube, each outer tube is sequentially and equidistantly surrounded at the outer periphery of the reaction chamber, and is fixedly connected with the reaction chamber, the light bar is connected to the outer tube and faces one side of the reaction chamber, the light bar can emit light towards one side of the reaction chamber, and the outer tube is used to flow cooling medium to cool the light bar.

[0010] In some embodiments, the light source module further comprises a controller, and each of the light bars is connected to the controller, and the controller is capable of controlling the opening and closing of each of the light bars.

[0011] In some embodiments, the discharge port comprises a liquid outlet and a gas outlet, the liquid outlet is arranged on the side wall of the reaction chamber and is close to the upper end surface of the reaction chamber, and the gas outlet is arranged on the upper end surface of the reaction chamber.

[0012] In some embodiments, the feed port comprises a liquid inlet and a gas inlet, and the liquid inlet and the gas inlet are arranged on the lower end surface of the reaction chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of temperature measuring devices are further included, and the plurality of temperature measuring devices are arranged at the upper part, the middle part and the lower part of the reaction chamber respectively and are capable of contacting the liquid in the reaction chamber to measure the temperature of the liquid in the reaction chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the material of the reaction chamber and the inner tube is quartz material.

[0015] In some embodiments, the gas inlet pipe extends into the inner cavity of the reaction chamber through the gas inlet, and the extension direction of the gas inlet pipe is along the tangential direction of the reaction chamber and is perpendicular to the axial direction of the reaction chamber.

[0016] The utility model discloses the following technical effects are obtained relative to prior art:

[0017] The utility model provides a kind of photocatalytic reactor, the first end of reaction chamber is equipped with feed port, the second end of reaction chamber is equipped with discharge port, between reaction chamber feed port and discharge port, a plurality of plate bodies are sequentially arranged, and a plurality of aeration holes are provided on plate body, aeration hole can make gas pass through, to make the gas in the cavity of reaction chamber evenly distribute, gas can be fully reacted with reactant in reaction chamber, improve reaction efficiency, improve catalytic effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be simply introduced as follows, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0019] Fig. 1 It is the structure schematic view of the photocatalytic reactor in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Fig. 2The utility model provides a photocatalytic reactor structure schematic view for one embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] 1 - gas outlet; 2 - liquid outlet; 3 - reaction chamber; 4 - plate body; 5 - cooling inner tube; 6 - temperature measuring device; 7 - gas inlet; 8 - liquid inlet; 9 - illumination unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] The utility model provides a photocatalytic reactor, as shown in the figure, including reaction chamber 3, the first end of reaction chamber 3 is provided with feed inlet, and the second end of reaction chamber 3 is provided with discharge gate, and the feed inlet and discharge gate are all communicated with the inside of reaction chamber 3, and a plurality of plate bodies 4 are arranged in reaction chamber 3, and the plurality of plate bodies 4 are sequentially arranged along the direction from the first end to the second end and are fixedly connected with the inner wall of reaction chamber 3, and a plurality of aeration holes are arranged on each plate body 4, and the aeration hole can make gas pass through. The utility model discloses a photocatalytic reactor structure schematic view for one embodiment of the utility model. Figs. 1-2 The utility model discloses a photocatalytic reactor structure schematic view for one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] In some embodiments, the reaction chamber 3 further comprises a cooling inner tube 5 penetrating through the reaction chamber 3 and each plate body 4, the cooling inner tube 5 is in sealed connection with the wall of the reaction chamber 3, and the cooling inner tube 5 is used to circulate cooling medium to cool the liquid in the inner cavity of the reaction chamber 3. Heat is usually transferred from the inside to the outside in the liquid, and the cooling inner tube 5 is inside the reaction chamber 3 and can maximally contact the liquid area with a higher temperature, timely absorb and take away heat, quickly reduce the liquid temperature, effectively control the reaction temperature within a suitable range, thereby effectively reducing the temperature gradient of the liquid, avoiding local overheating or overcooling, ensuring the activity of the photocatalyst to be relatively uniform in the entire reaction area, and improving the uniformity of the reaction and the consistency of the product.

[0026] In some embodiments, the photocatalytic reactor further comprises a light source module arranged at the outer periphery of the reaction chamber 3 and fixedly connected with the reaction chamber 3, and the light source module can provide light for the reaction chamber 3. The light source module surrounds the outer periphery of the reaction chamber 3 and can provide relatively uniform light to the reaction chamber 3 from all directions, which helps to ensure that the photocatalyst in the reaction chamber 3 can receive sufficient and relatively uniform light at different positions, so that the photocatalytic reaction can be uniformly carried out in the entire reaction space, thereby improving the consistency of the reaction and the uniformity of the product.

[0027] In some embodiments, the light source module comprises a plurality of light units 9, each light unit 9 comprises a lamp strip and an outer tube, each outer tube surrounds the outer periphery of the reaction chamber 3 at equal distances and is fixedly connected with the reaction chamber 3, and the lamp strip is connected to the outer tube and faces one side of the reaction chamber 3, the lamp strip can emit light towards one side of the reaction chamber 3, and the outer tube is used to circulate cooling medium to cool the lamp strip. A plurality of lamp strips surround the outer periphery of the reaction chamber 3 at equal distances, which can provide light to the reaction chamber 3 from different angles, reduce the light dead angle, and ensure that the photocatalyst at each position in the reaction chamber 3 can receive relatively uniform light, so that the photocatalytic reaction can be more uniformly carried out in the entire reaction space, which is conducive to improving the consistency of the reaction and the quality stability of the product, and the outer tube can conduct the heat generated by the lamp strip away, maintain the temperature of the lamp strip within a reasonable range, protect the performance of the lamp strip, and stabilize the light emission, so as to maintain a relatively stable temperature environment in the reactor, keep the photocatalyst at a relatively optimal working temperature, and ensure the efficient photocatalytic reaction. The light source module can also be natural light.

[0028] In some embodiments, the light source module further comprises a controller, and each lamp strip is connected with the controller, and the controller can control the opening and closing of each lamp strip. The controller can flexibly combine the number and position of the lighted lamp strips, accurately adjust the light intensity and distribution in the reaction chamber 3, meet the specific needs of the reaction at different stages, optimize the reaction process, and improve the reaction efficiency and product quality.

[0029] In some embodiments, the outlet includes a liquid outlet 2 and a gas outlet 1, the liquid outlet 2 is arranged on the side wall of the reaction chamber 3 and close to the upper end surface of the reaction chamber 3, and the gas outlet 1 is arranged on the upper end surface of the reaction chamber 3. The liquid phase product is discharged from the liquid outlet 2, and the gas phase product is discharged from the gas outlet 1, which can effectively realize gas-liquid separation, reduce the situation of mixed gas-liquid discharge, improve the collection efficiency and quality of the product, and facilitate subsequent processing and analysis of the gas and liquid products.

[0030] In some embodiments, the inlet includes a liquid inlet 8 and a gas inlet 7, and the liquid inlet 8 and the gas inlet 7 are both arranged on the lower end surface of the reaction chamber 3. The liquid inlet 8 and the gas inlet 7 are arranged separately, which facilitates independent adjustment of the liquid and gas feed amounts, more accurate control of the gas-liquid ratio, and achievement of optimal reaction conditions, thereby improving the conversion rate of the reaction and the quality of the product.

[0031] In some embodiments, the photocatalytic reactor further includes a plurality of temperature measuring devices 6, which are arranged in the upper, middle and lower parts of the reaction chamber 3 and can contact the liquid in the reaction chamber 3 to measure the liquid temperature in the reaction chamber 3. The temperatures at different positions of the reaction chamber 3 are different, and by arranging the temperature measuring devices 6 at multiple positions, the operator can accurately understand the temperature distribution of the liquid in the reaction chamber 3, avoid affecting the reaction effect or causing safety problems due to local temperature abnormalities, and the temperature measuring devices 6 can be thermometers or temperature measuring instruments, but are not limited thereto.

[0032] In some embodiments, the materials of the reaction chamber 3 and the inner tube 5 are both quartz materials. Quartz materials have excellent chemical stability and can resist corrosion of various chemicals, thereby ensuring the structural integrity and performance stability of the reaction chamber 3 and the inner tube 5, allowing them to operate stably for a long time and reducing equipment damage caused by material corrosion.

[0033] In some embodiments, the gas inlet pipe extends into the inner cavity of the reaction chamber 3 through the gas inlet 7, and the extension direction of the gas inlet pipe is along the tangential direction of the reaction chamber and perpendicular to the axis direction of the reaction chamber. The gas entering the reaction chamber 3 along the tangential direction forms a rotational flow in the chamber, which can make the gas stay in the reaction chamber 3 for a longer time, increase the contact time between the gas and the substances in the reaction chamber 3, and be beneficial to fully chemical reaction and improve the reaction efficiency. At the same time, the rotational flow is also helpful for more uniform distribution of the gas in the reaction chamber 3, avoiding local gas concentration being too high or too low, and making the reaction proceed more uniformly in the whole reaction chamber 3.

[0034] The principle and implementation mode of the utility model are described by applying specific examples, and the above embodiment is only used for helping to understand the method and core idea of the utility model; meanwhile, for the general technical personnel in the field, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed according to the idea of the utility model. In conclusion, the content of the specification should not be understood as the limitation of the utility model.

Claims

1. A photocatalytic reactor, characterized by: The utility model provides a photochemical reactor, which comprises a reaction chamber, a feeding port arranged at a first end of the reaction chamber, a discharging port arranged at a second end of the reaction chamber, the feeding port and the discharging port being in communication with the inside of the reaction chamber, a plurality of plates arranged in the reaction chamber in sequence from the first end to the second end and fixedly connected with the inner wall of the reaction chamber, each of the plates being provided with a plurality of aeration holes, and the aeration holes being capable of allowing gas to pass through.

2. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model further comprises a cooling inner tube penetrating through the reaction chamber and the plates, the cooling inner tube being in sealed connection with the wall of the reaction chamber, and the cooling inner tube being used for circulating cooling medium to cool the liquid in the inside of the reaction chamber.

3. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model further comprises a light source module arranged at the outer periphery of the reaction chamber and fixedly connected with the reaction chamber, the light source module being capable of providing light for the reaction chamber.

4. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light source module comprises a plurality of light units, each of the light units comprising a light bar and an outer tube, the outer tubes being arranged at the outer periphery of the reaction chamber in sequence at equal distances and fixedly connected with the reaction chamber, the light bar being connected with the outer tube and facing one side of the reaction chamber, the light bar being capable of emitting light towards one side of the reaction chamber, and the outer tube being used for circulating cooling medium to cool the light bar.

5. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The light source module further comprises a controller, each of the light bars being connected with the controller, and the controller being capable of controlling the opening and closing of each of the light bars.

6. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging port comprises a liquid outlet and a gas outlet, the liquid outlet being arranged on the side wall of the reaction chamber and close to the upper end face of the reaction chamber, and the gas outlet being arranged on the upper end face of the reaction chamber.

7. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The feeding port comprises a liquid inlet and a gas inlet, the liquid inlet and the gas inlet being arranged on the lower end face of the reaction chamber.

8. The photocatalytic reactor of claim 1, wherein: The utility model further comprises a plurality of temperature measuring devices, the temperature measuring devices being arranged at the upper part, the middle part and the lower part of the reaction chamber respectively and being capable of contacting the liquid in the reaction chamber to measure the temperature of the liquid in the reaction chamber.

9. The photocatalytic reactor according to claim 2, wherein: The material of the reaction chamber and the inner tube is quartz material.

10. The photocatalytic reactor of claim 7, wherein: An air inlet pipe extends into the inside of the reaction chamber through the gas inlet, and the extending direction of the air inlet pipe is along the tangential direction of the reaction chamber and perpendicular to the axial direction of the reaction chamber.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • A photocatalytic reactor

    CN104084101B