A portable distillation apparatus based on solar energy

By designing a portable distillation device based on solar energy, utilizing solar heating and condensation technology, the problem of preparing safe drinking water in field rescue has been solved, achieving rapid and efficient water source conversion and portable operation, suitable for field operations and disaster relief.

CN224362587UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16XIAN INT STUDIES UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAN INT STUDIES UNIV
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

Existing distillation equipment suffers from high energy consumption, inconvenience, low efficiency, and insufficient resource utilization in field rescue operations. It cannot quickly and efficiently prepare safe drinking water, especially in situations of resource scarcity or emergency, and therefore cannot meet drinking water needs.

Method used

Design a portable solar-powered distillation device, including a solar energy collection unit, a distillation unit, a condensation unit, a water input unit, and a collection unit. The device uses solar energy to heat water and condenses it into drinking water through a condenser tube. The device uses a solar collector plate with aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing coating to improve the photothermal conversion efficiency, and the condenser tube is coated with a hydrophilic coating to improve the condensation efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and efficient preparation of safe drinking water in the field. The whole device is easy to carry and operate, and is suitable for emergency water supply scenarios such as field operations and disaster relief. It can effectively treat saline water and improve the stability of freshwater production.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable distillation device based on solar energy relates to distillation equipment technical field, include: support frame, solar energy collection unit, solar energy collection unit includes the solar energy collection panel of fixed establishment at support frame top to and equidistance setting a plurality of evaporation board at solar energy collection panel lower surface, distillation unit, distillation unit includes the distillation tank of fixed establishment at solar energy collection panel lower surface to and sets up in the steam pipe of distillation tank top inboard wall and extends to distillation tank outer surface, condensing unit. The utility model discloses through setting up solar energy collection unit, distillation unit, condensing unit, water source input unit and collection unit, make this distillation device in the process of actual use, can high -efficient utilization solar energy, fast distillation water source and condense for safe reference water and pure water, and the whole device is convenient to carry and operation, is suitable for the scene such as field operation, disaster relief emergency water supply and saline water purification.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of distillation equipment technology, and in particular to a portable distillation device based on solar energy. Background Technology

[0002] Wilderness rescue refers to a series of coping measures and methods of seeking help when participants encounter various problems or emergencies that they cannot solve on their own during outdoor activities. These problems may include getting lost, injury, equipment malfunction, etc., while emergencies may involve threats to life. The core purpose of wilderness rescue is to ensure the safety of participants, reduce the occurrence of accidental injuries, and provide timely assistance when necessary.

[0003] During wilderness rescue operations, it is often necessary to provide drinking water for rescuers. When the carried drinking water runs out, it is necessary to create safe drinking water from wild sources such as rainwater and surface water. Currently, the equipment used to create safe drinking water is distillation equipment. However, traditional distillation equipment suffers from high energy consumption, inconvenience, low efficiency, and insufficient resource utilization, especially in situations of resource scarcity or emergencies (such as field operations, disaster relief, and remote areas) where it is difficult to quickly obtain safe drinking water. Furthermore, some saline water, due to its high salinity, cannot be used further and also requires purification treatment.

[0004] In view of this, this application proposes a portable distillation device based on solar energy. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses a portable distillation device based on solar energy, which aims to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art of not being able to quickly and efficiently prepare safe drinking water in the field.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A portable solar-powered distillation device, comprising:

[0008] Support frame;

[0009] A solar energy collection unit, comprising a solar collector plate fixed to the top of a support frame, and a plurality of evaporation plates equidistantly arranged on the lower surface of the solar collector plate;

[0010] The distillation unit includes a distillation chamber fixed to the lower surface of a solar collector plate, and a steam pipe disposed on the inner side wall of the top of the distillation chamber and extending to the outer surface of the distillation chamber.

[0011] The condensing unit includes a condensing tube fixed to the end of a steam pipe and a plurality of heat dissipation fins uniformly arranged on the outer surface of the condensing tube.

[0012] A water input unit, comprising a water storage tank fixed to the lower surface of the distillation tank, and a flow pump disposed on the outer surface of the water storage tank for conveying water from the water storage tank to the interior of the distillation tank.

[0013] A collection unit, comprising a transparent collection bottle disposed inside a support frame.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the inlet end of the flow pump extends to the inner bottom of the water storage tank, and the outlet end of the flow pump extends into the interior of the distillation tank.

[0015] By setting up a flow pump, the water source in the storage tank can be quantitatively delivered to the distillation tank.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the side of the water storage tank is provided with a water filling funnel extending into the interior of the water storage tank, and the top of the water filling funnel is threadedly connected with a sealing cap.

[0017] By setting up a water-adding funnel and a sealing cap, it is easy to add external water to the water storage tank.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the transparent collection bottle is threadedly connected to a cap, and the inner top wall of the cap is embedded with a drainage tube extending to the upper surface of the cap.

[0019] By setting a bottle cap and a drain tube, it is easy to introduce the condensed water into the transparent collection bottle, and at the same time, it is easy to disassemble and separate the transparent collection bottle from the bottle cap.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the drainage tube is provided with a one-way valve, and the end of the drainage tube away from the bottle cap is connected to the liquid outlet end of the condenser tube.

[0021] By setting a one-way valve, the evaporation of water inside the transparent collection bottle can be effectively prevented during the water collection process.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, a charging power supply is provided on the lower surface of the distillation tank, and a controller is provided on the front of the distillation tank.

[0023] By setting up a charging power supply and controller, it is easy to power and control the flow pump.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the solar collector is a composite layer made of aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing coating, and the support frame is made of aluminum alloy.

[0025] By using aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing paint to press together the solar collector panel, the device can maintain high-efficiency photothermal conversion performance under different sunlight conditions.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the condenser tube is coated with a hydrophilic coating.

[0027] By installing condenser tubes, high condensation efficiency can be maintained even in high temperature or low wind speed environments, thereby improving the stability of freshwater production.

[0028] As can be seen from the above, the portable distillation device based on solar energy provided by this utility model has the following technical effects.

[0029] This invention, by setting up a solar energy collection unit, a distillation unit, a condensation unit, a water input unit, and a collection unit, enables the distillation device to efficiently utilize solar energy, quickly distill water sources, and condense them into safe drinking water during actual use. The entire device is easy to carry and operate, and is suitable for emergency water supply and saline-alkali water purification scenarios such as field operations and disaster relief. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable distillation device based on solar energy proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a portable distillation device based on solar energy proposed in this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a portable distillation device based on solar energy proposed in this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0034] In the attached image:

[0035] 100. Support frame;

[0036] 200. Solar energy collection unit; 201. Solar collector panel; 202. Evaporator panel;

[0037] 300. Distillation unit; 301. Distillation chamber; 302. Steam pipe;

[0038] 400. Condensation unit; 401. Condensation tube; 402. Heat dissipation fins;

[0039] 500. Water input unit; 501. Water storage tank; 502. Flow pump; 503. Water filling funnel; 504. Sealing cover;

[0040] 600. Collection unit; 601. Transparent collection bottle; 602. Bottle cap; 603. Drainage tube; 604. One-way valve;

[0041] 700, charging power supply;

[0042] 800, Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., 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, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0045] Wilderness rescue refers to emergency assistance services provided by professional rescue organizations or personnel when individuals or groups encounter danger or emergencies in the wilderness. The basic principles of wilderness rescue include composure and boldness, meticulousness and responsibility, prioritizing tasks, and decisively implementing first aid methods. Prioritize critically ill patients before treating those with less severe conditions; among the same patient, prioritize life-saving treatment before addressing localized issues; observe the scene to ensure the safety of yourself and the injured; and make full use of available manpower and resources to assist in first aid.

[0046] The importance of drinking water in wilderness rescue is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

[0047] First and foremost, drinking water is a fundamental necessity for survival. In wilderness rescue operations, trapped or injured individuals require water to sustain vital functions. In particular, prolonged and extensive compression of muscle tissue can lead to muscle necrosis and the release of large amounts of potassium, potentially causing arrhythmia or even sudden death. Therefore, rescuers must immediately provide clean water to ensure that rescued individuals can quickly replenish their fluids.

[0048] Secondly, drinking water is crucial for the smooth operation of rescue operations. Rescue teams need large amounts of water to maintain their strength, ensure the proper functioning of rescue equipment, and meet the drinking needs of those being rescued. A lack of drinking water will severely impact rescue efficiency and the survival of those being rescued.

[0049] Furthermore, desalination is crucial for survival in the wild. When ion exchange resins are unavailable, distilled water can be collected by boiling saline solution.

[0050] Water makes up about 70% of the human body and is essential for maintaining normal physiological functions. When the military conducts field operations, training exercises, and drills, the sources of drinking water are diverse and uncertain. Introducing contaminated water or stagnant water that has been stored for too long into training camps can threaten the health of soldiers. Therefore, under field training conditions, ensuring reasonable and safe drinking water for soldiers is crucial.

[0051] Distillation is a thermodynamic separation process that separates components by heating a mixture of liquids or a liquid-solid system, utilizing the difference in their boiling points to evaporate the lower-boiling-point components, and then condensing them. Distillation combines evaporation and condensation, and compared to other separation methods such as extraction, filtration, and crystallization, its advantage lies in the fact that it does not require the use of solvents other than those used in the system, thus avoiding the introduction of new impurities.

[0052] Distillation involves heating a liquid mixture to its boiling point, causing it to vaporize, and then condensing it back into a liquid. This process can effectively separate liquid mixtures with significantly different boiling points and can also be used to remove impurities from liquids. In the laboratory, distillation is commonly used to separate and purify liquid organic compounds, and multiple vaporization and condensation processes can be performed using a fractionating column to separate mixtures with similar boiling points.

[0053] Distillation has a wide range of applications, not only for separating liquid mixtures in the chemical industry, but also for purifying substances in laboratories. Furthermore, distilled water is pure water produced by distilling tap water, free from any impurities or minerals.

[0054] Distillation can be classified into simple distillation, equilibrium distillation, rectification distillation, and special rectification distillation. Based on the operating pressure, it can be classified into atmospheric pressure, pressurized distillation, and vacuum distillation. Based on the components in the mixture, it can be classified into binary distillation and multi-component distillation. Based on the operating method, it can be classified into batch distillation and continuous distillation.

[0055] The present invention aims to provide a portable distillation device based on solar energy, which can quickly convert various non-potable water (such as rainwater, surface water or saline water) into potable water by efficiently utilizing solar energy resources in the field or in emergency situations, thereby meeting the drinking water needs of people in resource-scarce or unsupported conditions.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 4 A portable solar-powered distillation device, comprising:

[0057] Support frame 100;

[0058] The solar energy collection unit 200 includes a solar collector plate 201 fixed to the top of the support frame 100 by bolts, and a plurality of evaporation plates 202 equidistantly arranged on the lower surface of the solar collector plate 201.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the solar collector 201 is a composite layer made of aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing coating, and the support frame 100 is made of aluminum alloy.

[0060] Specifically, by using aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing coating to press together to form the solar collector panel 201, the device can maintain high-efficiency photothermal conversion performance under different sunlight conditions.

[0061] The distillation unit 300 includes a distillation box 301 fixed on the lower surface of the solar collector plate 201, and a steam pipe 302 provided on the inner side wall of the top of the distillation box 301 and extending to the outer surface of the distillation box 301. A drain pipe is provided at the lower end of the distillation box 300, and a plug is threaded onto the drain pipe.

[0062] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the inlet end of the flow pump 502 extends to the inner bottom of the water storage tank 501, and the outlet end of the flow pump 502 extends into the interior of the distillation tank 301.

[0063] Specifically, by setting up a flow pump 502, the water source in the water storage tank 501 can be quantitatively delivered to the distillation tank 301.

[0064] The condensing unit 400 includes a condensing tube 401 fixed at the end of the steam pipe 302, and a plurality of heat dissipation fins 402 uniformly disposed on the outer surface of the condensing tube 401.

[0065] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the condenser tube 401 is coated with a hydrophilic coating.

[0066] Specifically, by setting up condenser tube 401, a high condensation efficiency can be maintained even in high temperature or low wind speed environments, thereby improving the stability of freshwater production.

[0067] The water input unit 500 includes a water storage tank 501 fixed on the lower surface of the distillation tank 301, and a flow pump 502 disposed on the outer surface of the water storage tank 501 for transporting water from the water storage tank 501 to the interior of the distillation tank 301.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, a water filling funnel 503 extending into the interior of the water storage tank 501 is provided on the side of the water storage tank 501, and a sealing cap 504 is threadedly connected to the top of the water filling funnel 503.

[0069] Specifically, by setting up a water-adding funnel 503 and a sealing cover 504, it is easy to add external water to the water storage tank 501.

[0070] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, a charging power supply 700 is provided on the lower surface of the distillation tank 301, and a controller 800 is provided on the front of the distillation tank 301.

[0071] Specifically, by setting up a charging power supply 700 and a controller 800, it is convenient to power and control the flow pump 502.

[0072] The collection unit 600 includes a transparent collection bottle 601 disposed inside the support frame 100.

[0073] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the top of the transparent collection bottle 601 is threadedly connected to a bottle cap 602, and the inner top wall of the bottle cap 602 is embedded with a drainage tube 603 extending to the upper surface of the bottle cap 602.

[0074] Specifically, by setting up a bottle cap 602 and a drainage tube 603, it is easy to introduce the condensed water into the transparent collection bottle 601, and at the same time, it is easy to disassemble and separate the transparent collection bottle 601 from the bottle cap 602.

[0075] Reference Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, a one-way valve 604 is provided on the surface of the drainage tube 603, and the end of the drainage tube 603 away from the bottle cap 602 is connected to the liquid outlet end of the condenser tube 401.

[0076] Specifically, by setting a one-way valve 604, the evaporation of water in the transparent collection bottle 601 during the water collection process can be effectively prevented.

[0077] In summary, the technical solution proposed by this utility model, by setting up a solar energy collection unit 200, a distillation unit 300, a condensation unit 400, a water input unit 500, and a collection unit 600, enables the distillation device to efficiently utilize solar energy, quickly distill water sources, and condense them into safe drinking water (which can be used for desalination of saline water) during actual use. The overall device is easy to carry and operate, and is suitable for emergency water supply scenarios such as field operations and disaster relief.

[0078] Working Principle: In actual use, this distillation device first adds external rainwater, surface water, or saline water to the water storage tank 501 through the water funnel 503. Then, the flow pump 502 is activated to quantitatively deliver the water from the storage tank 501 to the distillation tank 301. Under sunlight, the solar collector 201 quickly absorbs solar energy and converts it into heat energy, which is then transferred to several evaporation plates 202. The evaporation plates 202 heat the water in the distillation tank 301, generating steam. The steam then enters the condenser 401 through the steam pipe 302 and condenses within the condenser 401. After cooling, condensate is generated and enters the transparent collection bottle 601 through the drainage pipe 603, realizing the rapid production of safe drinking water. After multiple distillations, the solar collector plate 201 and evaporator plate 202 are removed from the distillation box 301. The evaporator plate 202 and evaporator box 301 are rinsed with the water to be distilled to clean the scale, salt scale and heavy metals produced during distillation, so as to facilitate repeated distillation and reuse. In this way, the distillation device can efficiently utilize solar energy, quickly distill water sources and condense them into safe drinking water. The whole device is easy to carry and operate, and is suitable for emergency water supply scenarios such as field operations and disaster relief.

[0079] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable distillation device based on solar energy, characterized in that, include: Support frame (100); The solar energy collection unit (200) includes a solar collector plate (201) fixed on the top of the support frame (100) and a plurality of evaporation plates (202) equidistantly arranged on the lower surface of the solar collector plate (201). The distillation unit (300) includes a distillation tank (301) fixed on the lower surface of the solar collector plate (201) and a steam pipe (302) disposed on the inner side wall of the top of the distillation tank (301) and extending to the outer surface of the distillation tank (301). The condensing unit (400) includes a condensing tube (401) fixed at the end of the steam pipe (302) and a plurality of heat dissipation fins (402) uniformly disposed on the outer surface of the condensing tube (401). Water input unit (500), the water input unit (500) includes a water storage tank (501) fixed on the lower surface of the distillation tank (301), and a flow pump (502) disposed on the outer surface of the water storage tank (501) for transporting the water in the water storage tank (501) to the interior of the distillation tank (301); The collection unit (600) includes a transparent collection bottle (601) disposed inside the support frame (100).

2. The portable solar-powered distillation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet end of the flow pump (502) extends to the bottom of the water storage tank (501), and the outlet end of the flow pump (502) extends into the interior of the distillation tank (301).

3. The portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the water storage tank (501) is provided with a water filling funnel (503) extending into the interior of the water storage tank (501), and the top of the water filling funnel (503) is threadedly connected with a sealing cap (504).

4. A portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the transparent collection bottle (601) is threadedly connected to a bottle cap (602), and the inner top wall of the bottle cap (602) is embedded with a drainage tube (603) extending to the upper surface of the bottle cap (602).

5. A portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The surface of the drain tube (603) is provided with a one-way valve (604), and the end of the drain tube (603) away from the bottle cap (602) is connected to the liquid outlet end of the condenser tube (401).

6. A portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A charging power supply (700) is provided on the lower surface of the distillation tank (301), and a controller (800) is provided on the front of the distillation tank (301).

7. A portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solar collector panel (201) is a composite layer made of aluminum foil coating and light-absorbing coating, and the support frame (100) is made of aluminum alloy.

8. A portable solar-powered distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the condenser tube (401) is coated with a hydrophilic coating.