Protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles
By using a counter-current mixing method that combines micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles with proteins, the problems of low efficiency, high energy consumption, and complex maintenance of existing protein separation equipment are solved, achieving a highly efficient and energy-saving protein separation effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing protein separation equipment suffers from problems such as low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, high maintenance costs, severe loss of protein activity, and poor removal of small particles.
The protein separator employs micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles, which bind to proteins and achieve efficient separation through a counter-current mixing method, combined with a unique structural design and workflow.
It achieves efficient protein separation, ensures protein activity, reduces energy consumption, and simplifies the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material separation technology, and in particular to a protein separator that uses micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles, which is suitable for industries such as aquaculture, sewage treatment, and biopharmaceuticals that require purification of protein-containing liquids. Background Technology
[0002] In numerous industrial and manufacturing sectors, the separation and purification of protein-containing liquids is crucial. Traditional protein separation methods and equipment suffer from several drawbacks. For example, some separation equipment has a simple structure and low separation efficiency, failing to meet the demands of large-scale production; some equipment is prone to protein denaturation and loss during separation, affecting the quality and application of subsequent products; and some equipment has high energy consumption, high maintenance costs, and persistently high operating costs. Furthermore, existing separation technologies are ineffective at removing proteins from tiny particles, making it difficult to achieve high-precision separation requirements. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a protein separator that is highly efficient, energy-saving, ensures protein activity, and is easy to maintain, which has significant practical implications and application value.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles, comprising a protein collector, a protein separation tank, a micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device, a water inlet assembly, a water outlet assembly, and an air outlet assembly. The protein collector is installed on the upper part of the protein separation tank, the micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device is located at the bottom center of the protein separation tank, and the water inlet assembly, water outlet assembly, and air outlet assembly are connected to the side wall of the protein separation tank.
[0005] Furthermore, a cleaning device is provided on the upper part of the protein collector, and an air bubble discharge pipe is provided on the side wall of the protein collector.
[0006] Furthermore, the protein separation tank has an inlet and a liquid level observation tube on the upper side wall, and an outlet and a drain outlet on the lower side wall, with the outlet being higher than the drain outlet.
[0007] Furthermore, the micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device includes a permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump, a bubble enhancement device, a rotary water distributor, a ceramic aeration plate, an air hood, and an air inlet pipe. The permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump is located at the bottom center of the protein separation tank. Its inlet is equipped with a ceramic aeration plate and an air hood. The air hood is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump, enclosing the ceramic aeration plate. The ceramic aeration plate is connected to an external air source through the air inlet pipe. The outlet of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump is connected to the inlet of the bubble enhancement device, and the outlet of the bubble enhancement device is connected to the rotary water distributor. The micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device prepares a portion of the water in the protein separation tank into bubble water rich in micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles, which is then sprayed out from the rotary water distributor to form a swirling flow.
[0008] Furthermore, the water inlet assembly includes an axial flow pump, an inlet pipe, a horizontal connecting pipe, and a direct elbow. The axial flow pump is placed in the water source treated by the microfilter. The outlet of the axial flow pump is connected to the outside of the inlet of the protein separation tank through the inlet pipe. One end of the horizontal connecting pipe is connected to the inside of the inlet of the protein separation tank, and the other end is connected to the direct elbow. The outlet of the direct elbow is horizontally positioned and tangent to the inner wall of the protein separation tank. The water inlet assembly delivers the water source to be treated, which has been treated by the microfilter, into the protein separator through the axial flow pump and flows out through the direct elbow, forming a swirling flow inside the protein separation tank. The direction of the swirling flow is opposite to the swirling flow direction of the bubble water rich in micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles prepared by the micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device. This reverse mixing method enhances the binding effect of micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles with proteins.
[0009] Furthermore, the water outlet assembly includes a water outlet pipe, a water outlet valve, a tee fitting, an exhaust pipe, and a drain pipe. The water outlet pipe consists of a horizontal section and an upward vertical section. The horizontal section is connected to the water outlet of the protein separation tank. A water outlet valve is installed on the upward vertical section. A tee fitting is connected to the top of the water outlet pipe. The horizontal opening of the tee fitting is connected to the drain pipe, and the upper opening is connected to the exhaust pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, the venting assembly includes a venting pipe and a venting valve, wherein the venting valve is connected to the venting port of the protein separation tank via the venting pipe.
[0011] This invention achieves highly efficient protein separation through a unique structural design and workflow, utilizing micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles. It boasts advantages such as high separation efficiency, low energy consumption, and easy maintenance, effectively solving the problems existing in the prior art. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a partial top view of the structure of this utility model.
[0014] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Protein collector, 11. Cleaning device, 12. Bubble discharge pipe; 2. Protein separation tank, 21. Liquid level observation pipe, 22. Water inlet, 23. Water outlet, 24. Drain outlet; 3. Nanobubble preparation device, 31. Permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump, 32. Bubble enhancement device, 33. Rotary water distributor, 34. Ceramic aeration plate, 35. Air hood, 36. Air inlet pipe; 4. Water inlet assembly, 41. Axial flow pump, 42. Water inlet pipe, 43. Horizontal connecting pipe, 44. Direct elbow; 5. Water outlet assembly, 51. Water outlet pipe, 52. Water outlet valve, 53. T-fitting, 54. Exhaust pipe, 55. Drain pipe; 6. Drain assembly, 61. Drain pipe, 62. Drain valve. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the present utility model will be briefly introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and descriptions of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following description of the structure of the accompanying drawings is only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on this utility model.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.
[0017] Example 1: As Figures 1-2 As shown, a protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles comprises a protein collector 1, a protein separation tank 2, a micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device 3, a water inlet assembly 4, a water outlet assembly 5, and an air outlet assembly 6. The protein collector 1 is installed on the upper part of the protein separation tank 2, the micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device 3 is located at the bottom center of the protein separation tank 2, and the water inlet assembly 4, the water outlet assembly 5, and the air outlet assembly 6 are connected to the side wall of the protein separation tank 2.
[0018] The protein collector 1 is equipped with a cleaning device 11 at its upper part and a bubble discharge pipe 12 on its side wall.
[0019] The protein separation tank 2 has an inlet 22 and a liquid level observation tube 21 on the upper side wall, and an outlet 23 and an vent 24 on the lower side wall. The outlet 23 is higher than the vent 24.
[0020] The micro / nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device 3 includes a permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31, a bubble enhancement device 32, a rotary water distributor 33, a ceramic aeration plate 34, an air hood 35, and an air inlet pipe 36. The permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31 is located at the bottom center of the protein separation tank 2. The ceramic aeration plate 34 and the air hood 35 are provided at its water inlet. The air hood 35 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31 and encloses the ceramic aeration plate 34. The ceramic aeration plate 34 is connected to an external air source through the air inlet pipe 36. The water outlet of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31 is connected to the inlet of the bubble enhancement device 32, and the outlet of the bubble enhancement device 32 is connected to the rotary water distributor 33.
[0021] The water inlet assembly 4 includes an axial flow pump 41, an inlet pipe 42, a horizontal connecting pipe 43, and a direct elbow 44. The axial flow pump 41 is placed in the water source that has been filtered by a microfilter. The outlet of the axial flow pump 41 is connected to the outside of the inlet 22 of the protein separation tank 2 through the inlet pipe 42. One end of the horizontal connecting pipe 43 is connected to the inside of the inlet 22 of the protein separation tank 2, and the other end is connected to the direct elbow 44. The outlet of the direct elbow 44 is horizontally set and tangent to the inner wall of the protein separation tank 2.
[0022] The water outlet assembly 5 includes a water outlet pipe 51, a water outlet valve 52, a tee fitting 53, an exhaust pipe 54, and a drain pipe 55. The water outlet pipe 51 consists of a horizontal section and an upward vertical section. The horizontal section is connected to the water outlet 23 of the protein separation tank 2. The upward vertical section is equipped with a water outlet valve 52. The top of the water outlet pipe 51 is connected to the tee fitting 53. The horizontal opening of the tee fitting 53 is connected to the drain pipe 55, and the upper opening is connected to the exhaust pipe 54.
[0023] The venting assembly 6 includes a venting pipe 61 and a venting valve 62. The venting valve 62 is connected to the venting port 24 of the protein separation tank 2 through the venting pipe 61.
[0024] The workflow of this utility model is as follows.
[0025] 1) Water vortex formation: Start the axial flow pump 41 to transport the water source that has been filtered by the microfilter to the inlet 22 of the protein separation tank 2 through the inlet pipe 42, and then flow out along the tangential direction of the inner wall of the protein separation tank 2 through the horizontal pipe 43 and the right angle elbow 44, so that the water forms an upper vortex.
[0026] 2) Injection and mixing of micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles: Turn on the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31. The ceramic aeration plate 34 at the water inlet of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31 aerates the air source entering through the air inlet pipe 36 into micron bubbles. The bubbles enter the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump 31 with the water flow. After passing through the bubble enhancement device 32, the water containing micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles enters the protein separation tank 2 through the rotary water distributor 33 and mixes counterclockwise with the upper swirling water.
[0027] 3) Protein separation and foam collection: Micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles combine with proteins in the water to be treated, causing the proteins to float to the surface and form foam. The foam rises and enters the protein collector 1 at the top.
[0028] 4) Foam treatment and clean water discharge: When the foam in the protein collector 1 reaches a certain amount, the cleaning system is triggered to clean it; the separated clean water flows out from the outlet 23 of the protein separation tank 2, and is discharged through the outlet pipe 51, the tee fitting 53 and the drain pipe 55 to complete the entire separation process; some of the residual gas in the clean water is discharged into the water body through the exhaust pipe 54.
[0029] 5) Draining the protein separator: Open the drain valve 62 to drain the water from the protein separator.
[0030] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles, which is composed of a protein collector (1), a protein separation barrel (2), a micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device (3), a water inlet assembly (4), a water outlet assembly (5), and a emptying assembly (6), characterized in that: The protein collector (1) is installed on the upper part of the protein separation barrel (2), the micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device (3) is arranged at the bottom center of the protein separation barrel (2), and the water inlet assembly (4), the water outlet assembly (5) and the emptying assembly (6) are connected with the side wall of the protein separation barrel (2).
2. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the protein collector (1) is provided with a cleaning device (11), and the side wall of the protein collector (1) is provided with a bubble discharge pipe (12).
3. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the side wall of the protein separation barrel (2) is provided with a water inlet (22) and a liquid level observation pipe (21), and the lower part is provided with a water outlet (23) and an emptying port (24), the height of the water outlet (23) is higher than that of the emptying port (24).
4. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubble preparation device (3) comprises a permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump (31), a bubble efficiency increasing device (32), a rotating head water distributor (33), a ceramic aeration plate (34), a gas cover (35) and an air inlet pipe (36), the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump (31) is arranged at the bottom center of the protein separation barrel (2), the water inlet of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump (31) is provided with the ceramic aeration plate (34) and the gas cover (35), the gas cover (35) is fixedly connected with the outer side wall of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump (31), the ceramic aeration plate (34) is wrapped in the gas cover (35), the ceramic aeration plate (34) is connected with an external air source through the air inlet pipe (36), the water outlet of the permanent magnet high-speed variable frequency water pump (31) is connected with the inlet of the bubble efficiency increasing device (32), and the outlet of the bubble efficiency increasing device (32) is connected with the rotating head water distributor (33).
5. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly (4) comprises an axial flow pump (41), a water inlet pipe (42), a horizontal connecting pipe (43) and a direct elbow (44), the axial flow pump (41) is placed in a water source filtered by a microfiltration machine, the water outlet of the axial flow pump (41) is connected with the outer side of the water inlet (22) of the protein separation barrel (2) through the water inlet pipe (42), one end of the horizontal connecting pipe (43) is connected with the inner side of the water inlet (22) of the protein separation barrel (2), the other end is connected with the direct elbow (44), and the water outlet port of the direct elbow (44) is horizontally arranged and tangent to the inner side wall of the protein separation barrel (2).
6. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet assembly (5) comprises a water outlet pipe (51), a water outlet valve (52), a tee joint (53), an exhaust pipe (54) and a drain pipe (55), the water outlet pipe (51) is composed of a horizontal section and an upward vertical section, the horizontal section is connected with the water outlet (23) of the protein separation barrel (2), the upward vertical section is provided with the water outlet valve (52), the top of the water outlet pipe (51) is connected with the tee joint (53), the horizontal opening of the tee joint (53) is connected with the drain pipe (55), and the upper opening is connected with the exhaust pipe (54).
7. The protein separator using micro-nano oxygen or ozone bubbles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The emptying assembly (6) comprises an emptying pipe (61) and an emptying valve (62), and the emptying valve (62) is connected with the emptying port (24) of the protein separation barrel (2) through the emptying pipe (61).