Integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry

By adopting a stepped layout and gravity-flow electrocatalytic unit grid in the water treatment device, combined with solar power, the problems of complex structure and high maintenance cost of existing devices are solved, and efficient and automated sewage treatment is achieved.

CN224337324UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09CRCC DEV GRP CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CRCC DEV GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, relating to the field of water treatment technology. It includes: a tank and an energy storage device disposed above the tank; multiple electrocatalytic unit grids arranged in a stepped layout inside the tank; electrocatalytic electrodes disposed within the electrocatalytic unit grids and electrically connected to the energy storage device; an overflow port at the top of the partition between two adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids; a sludge collection grid at the bottom of the tank, a sludge discharge port at the bottom of the electrocatalytic unit grids, and a main sludge discharge port on the side of the sludge collection grid; an inlet on the side of the highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid, and an outlet on the side of the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid. This utility model alleviates the technical problems of complex structure and high maintenance costs in existing technologies.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment technology, specifically to an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry. Background Technology

[0002] Electrochemical water treatment technology has been widely used in industrial wastewater and drinking water purification in recent years due to its high efficiency and environmental friendliness. Existing devices mainly degrade pollutants by generating active substances such as hydroxyl radicals through electrode reactions. Among them, integrated design has become the mainstream due to its small footprint and convenient operation and maintenance. However, existing integrated water treatment devices have the following significant drawbacks: most devices require the configuration of power components such as agitators and aeration pumps to enhance mass transfer, resulting in complex structures and high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry in order to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, comprising: a tank and an energy storage device disposed above the tank; multiple electrocatalytic unit grids arranged in a stepped layout are disposed inside the tank; the height of the preceding electrocatalytic unit grid in adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids is higher than the height of the following electrocatalytic unit grid; an electrocatalytic electrode is disposed inside the electrocatalytic unit grid, and the electrocatalytic electrode is electrically connected to the energy storage device; an overflow port is disposed at the top of the partition between two adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids; a sludge collection grid is disposed at the bottom of the tank, and a sludge discharge port is disposed at the bottom of the electrocatalytic unit grids; multiple electrocatalytic unit grids, except for the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid, are connected to the sludge collection grid through the sludge discharge port, and the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid is connected to the outside of the tank through the sludge discharge port; a total sludge discharge port is disposed on the side of the sludge collection grid; an inlet is disposed on the side of the highest level electrocatalytic unit grid, and an outlet is disposed on the side of the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid.

[0005] Furthermore, the housing and the electrocatalytic unit grille are made of stainless steel panels, and the surface of the stainless steel panels is coated with an anti-corrosion coating; wherein the anti-corrosion coating includes a resin coating.

[0006] Furthermore, the energy storage device is electrically connected to the solar panel.

[0007] Furthermore, the drain outlet is provided at the bottom of multiple electrocatalytic unit grids other than the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom side of the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid.

[0008] Furthermore, an electromagnetic valve is installed on the sewage outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the water inlet is located at the top side of the highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid; the water outlet is located at the top side of the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid.

[0010] Furthermore, the electrocatalytic electrode includes a carbon electrode or a copper electrode.

[0011] Furthermore, a baffle is provided inside the grid of the electrocatalytic unit and between the two electrocatalytic electrodes, and a communication port is provided at the bottom of the baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, a probe for a water quality analyzer is also installed inside the grid of the electrocatalytic unit.

[0013] Furthermore, the electrocatalytic electrode is also electrically connected to a current controller.

[0014] This invention provides an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, employing a stepped layout where wastewater flows by gravity. Each electrocatalytic unit has a drain outlet below its grid to periodically discharge accumulated pollutants, preventing blockages inside the tank. A solar panel is installed above the tank to reduce energy consumption. This invention alleviates the technical problems of complex structure and high maintenance costs associated with existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Box body, 2. Energy storage device, 3. Electrocatalytic unit grid, 31. Lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid, 32. Highest level electrocatalytic unit grid, 4. Electrocatalytic electrode, 5. Overflow port, 6. Sewage collection grid, 7. Sewage outlet, 8. Main sewage outlet, 9. Water inlet, 10. Water outlet, 11. Baffle, 12. Connecting port. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an integrated electrochemical water treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a housing 1 and an energy storage device 2 disposed above the housing 1; multiple electrocatalytic unit grids 3 arranged in a stepped layout are disposed inside the housing 1; the height of the previous electrocatalytic unit grid 3 is higher than the height of the next electrocatalytic unit grid 3.

[0020] Specifically, an electrocatalytic electrode 4 is provided inside the grid 3 of the electrocatalytic unit, and the electrocatalytic electrode 4 is electrically connected to the energy storage device 2;

[0021] An overflow port 5 is provided at the top of the partition between two adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids 3;

[0022] A sludge collection grid 6 is installed at the bottom of the interior of the housing 1, and a sludge discharge port 7 is installed at the bottom of the electrocatalytic unit grid 3. Multiple electrocatalytic unit grids 3, except for the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid 31, are connected to the sludge collection grid 6 through the sludge discharge port 7. The lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid 31 is connected to the outside of the housing through the sludge discharge port 7. A total sludge discharge port 8 is installed on the side of the sludge collection grid 6.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, drain ports 7 are provided at the bottom of multiple electrocatalytic unit grids 3, except for the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid 31, and drain ports 7 are provided at the bottom side of the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid 31.

[0024] Preferably, an electromagnetic valve is installed on the drain outlet 7.

[0025] The highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 32 has an inlet 9 on its side, and the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 31 has an outlet 10 on its side.

[0026] Specifically, the inlet 9 is located at the top side of the highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 32; the outlet 10 is located at the top side of the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 31.

[0027] Preferably, the material of the housing 1 and the electrocatalytic unit grille 3 includes a stainless steel panel, and the surface of the stainless steel panel is coated with an anti-corrosion coating; wherein the anti-corrosion coating includes a resin coating.

[0028] Preferably, the energy storage device 2 includes a battery.

[0029] Preferably, in this embodiment of the invention, the energy storage device 2 is electrically connected to a solar panel. The solar panel converts solar radiation energy into electrical energy to charge the energy storage device 2.

[0030] Preferably, in this embodiment of the invention, the electrocatalytic electrode 4 includes a carbon electrode or a copper electrode.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a baffle 11 is provided inside the grid 3 of the electrocatalytic unit and between the two electrocatalytic electrodes 4, and a connecting port 12 is provided at the bottom of the baffle 11.

[0032] Preferably, a probe of a water quality detector is also installed inside the electrocatalytic unit grid 3 to detect the water quality of the wastewater inside the electrocatalytic unit grid 3 in real time.

[0033] Preferably, the electrocatalytic electrode 4 is also electrically connected to a current controller, which is used to control the magnitude of the electrolysis current of the electrocatalytic electrode 4.

[0034] The working principle of the integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry provided in this embodiment of the invention is as follows:

[0035] Wastewater is injected into the tank 1 through inlet 9, first flowing into the highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 32. The wastewater then fills the entire electrocatalytic unit grid through the connecting port 12 at the bottom of the baffle 11, and then flows through the overflow port 5 and by gravity into the adjacent next-level electrocatalytic unit grid, and so on. The energy storage device 2 supplies power to the electrocatalytic electrode 4, enabling it to electrochemically treat the wastewater inside the electrocatalytic unit grid 3. After electrochemical treatment, pollutants are deposited at the bottom of the electrocatalytic unit grid 3. At this point, the solenoid valve is opened, allowing the deposited pollutants to be discharged through the drain port 7 into the collection grid 6. The pollutants in the collection grid 6 are then discharged through the main drain port 8. The lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid 31 directly discharges pollutants to the outside of the tank 1 through the drain port 7. The wastewater inside the tank 1, after electrochemical treatment, is discharged from the outlet 10. During the electrochemical treatment process, the water quality of the wastewater can be monitored in real time by a probe of a water quality detector installed inside the electrocatalytic unit grid 3, and the electrolysis current of the electrocatalytic electrode 4 is controlled by a current controller.

[0036] This utility model provides an integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, which can use solar power for electrocatalysis during the day, reducing energy consumption; it uses a stepped gravity-flow water flow inside, which is simple in structure and reduces the number of internal devices; compared with the prior art, it has a high degree of automation, can be reused repeatedly, has high safety, and a long service life.

[0037] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry, characterized by, include: The enclosure and the energy storage device disposed above the enclosure; the enclosure is provided with multiple electrocatalytic unit grids arranged in a stepped layout; in adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids, the height of the preceding electrocatalytic unit grid is higher than the height of the following electrocatalytic unit grid; An electrocatalytic electrode is disposed within the grid of the electrocatalytic unit, and the electrocatalytic electrode is electrically connected to the energy storage device; An overflow port is provided at the top of the partition between two adjacent electrocatalytic unit grids; A sludge collection grid is provided at the bottom of the interior of the housing, and a sludge discharge port is provided at the bottom of the electrocatalytic unit grid. Multiple electrocatalytic unit grids, except for the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid, are connected to the sludge collection grid through the sludge discharge port. The lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid is connected to the outside of the housing through the sludge discharge port. A main sludge discharge port is provided on the side of the sludge collection grid. The highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid has an inlet on its side, and the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid has an outlet on its side.

2. The electrochemically-based integrated water treatment device of claim 1, wherein: The housing and the electrocatalytic unit grid are made of stainless steel panels, and the surface of the stainless steel panels is coated with an anti-corrosion coating; wherein the anti-corrosion coating includes a resin coating.

3. The electrochemically-based integrated water treatment device of claim 1, wherein: The energy storage device is electrically connected to the solar panel.

4. The electrochemically-based integrated water treatment device of claim 1, wherein: The drain outlet is provided at the bottom of multiple electrocatalytic unit grids, except for the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid, and the drain outlet is provided at the bottom side of the lowest level electrocatalytic unit grid.

5. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electromagnetic valve is installed on the sewage outlet.

6. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet is located at the top side of the highest-level electrocatalytic unit grid; the outlet is located at the top side of the lowest-level electrocatalytic unit grid.

7. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrocatalytic electrode includes a carbon electrode or a copper electrode.

8. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle is provided inside the grid of the electrocatalytic unit and between the two electrocatalytic electrodes, and a communication port is provided at the bottom of the baffle.

9. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrocatalytic unit grid is also equipped with a probe for a water quality analyzer.

10. The integrated water treatment device based on electrochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrocatalytic electrode is also electrically connected to a current controller.