A water treatment system for Maotai-flavor liquor cellar bottom water
By designing a combined water treatment system consisting of a cellar, a collection tank, a fermentation tank, and an evaporation tank, the problems of microbial community retention and impurity removal in the brewing of Maotai-flavor liquor were solved, achieving efficient water treatment and liquor quality improvement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHENGAN TONGXIANG LIQUOR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In the brewing process of Maotai-flavor liquor, how can we both preserve the microbial community in the cellar and remove impurities and sediments to ensure the quality of the liquor?
A water treatment system was designed, comprising a cellar, a collection tank, a fermentation tank, and an evaporation tank. Utilizing components such as guide rods, floats, guide plates, and a collection structure, the system achieves filtration and sedimentation separation of the water at the bottom of the cellar, ensuring that the microbial community is not affected. The system also transmits and distills the water through pumps and steam pipes.
It effectively preserves the microbial community in the cellar, removes impurities and sediment, improves the efficiency of the brewing process and the quality of the wine, and enables timely collection and filtration of sediment, avoiding the need for downtime treatment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, belonging to the field of sauce-flavored liquor production technology. Background Technology
[0002] The fermentation cellar is the core facility in baijiu brewing, and its material, structure, and microbial community directly determine the quality and flavor of the liquor. Different types of fermentation cellars (such as mud cellars, stone cellars, and earthenware jars) are suitable for different types of baijiu. Among them, old fermentation cellars (over 30 years old) can produce higher quality liquor due to their stable microbial communities. However, sauce-aroma baijiu also has impurities and sediments during the brewing process. Therefore, it is necessary to preserve the microbial community in the fermentation cellar while removing impurities and sediments. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, which can retain the microbial community in the cellar while removing impurities and sediments.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar includes a cellar, a collection tank, a fermentation tank, and an evaporation tank connected in sequence. At least two vertically arranged guide rods are installed in the cellar, and a float with a perforation is provided in the cellar, through which the guide rods pass. The cellar and the collection tank are connected by a first pump body, with one end of the inlet pipe of the first pump body installed on the first pump body and the other end installed on the float.
[0006] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, a support frame is provided on the collection tank, a bearing is provided on the support frame, and a first rod is provided on the bearing. The first rod is vertically arranged, with a first handle installed at the upper end and a guide plate structure at the lower end. The guide plate structure includes a first guide plate and a second guide plate, which are attached together. The first guide plate is located above the second guide plate, and the edge of the second guide plate is fixed to the inner wall of the collection tank. The first and second guide plates have the same structure. The first guide plate has uniformly distributed through holes, and the inner diameter of the upper end of the through holes on the first guide plate is larger than the inner diameter of the lower end. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through holes on the second guide plate is smaller than the inner diameter of the lower end.
[0007] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, a second rod is installed inside the first rod, the second rod penetrates through the first rod, a second handle is fixed at the upper end of the second rod, and a gathering structure is installed at the lower end of the second rod.
[0008] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, the gathering structure includes a base, which is cylindrical, with a cylindrical groove at the lower end of the base, and the cylindrical groove is connected to a second rod cylinder; at least three gathering blades are arranged radially on the base.
[0009] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, the converging blade is composed of a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate connected together. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are both inclined in the same direction. The first connecting plate is fixed on the base, and the straight line of the first connecting plate passes through the axis of the base. An included angle is left between the second connecting plate and the first connecting plate.
[0010] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, the lower ends of the first and second connecting plates abut against the bottom of the collection tank, and the base is suspended above the bottom of the collection tank.
[0011] In the aforementioned water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, the collection tank and the fermentation tank are connected by a second pump body, and the fermentation tank is equipped with a first cover; the evaporation tank is equipped with a second cover, and the second cover is equipped with a steam pipe.
[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this invention can both preserve the microbial community in the wine cellar and remove impurities and sediments. Furthermore, the collection tank has a specially designed separation structure that separates the sediment from the supernatant, allowing for the concentrated collection and filtration of the sediment before it is poured into the collection tank. This allows for the collection of sediments and other impurities during the brewing process, eliminating the need to wait until operation stops. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the conductive plate structure;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of one embodiment of the conductive plate structure;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the aggregation structure.
[0017] Reference numerals: 1-Float, 2-Guide rod, 3-Fermentation cellar, 4-Collection tank, 5-Support frame, 6-Second handle, 7-First handle, 8-First rod cylinder, 9-Second rod cylinder, 10-Fermentation tank, 11-First cover, 12-Second connecting plate, 13-Second cover, 14-Steam pipe, 15-Evaporation tank, 16-First pump body, 17-Guide plate structure, 18-Gathering structure, 19-Second pump body, 20-Third pump body, 21-Through hole, 22-First guide plate, 23-Second guide plate, 24-First connecting plate.
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0019] Embodiment 1 of this utility model: A water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, comprising a cellar 3, a collection tank 4, a fermentation tank 10, and an evaporation tank 15 connected in sequence; at least two vertically arranged guide rods 2 are provided in the cellar 3, and a float 1 is provided in the cellar 3, with a perforation on the float 1, through which the guide rods 2 pass; the cellar 3 and the collection tank 4 are connected by a first pump body 16, with one end of the water inlet pipe of the first pump body 16 provided on the first pump body 16 and the other end provided on the float 1.
[0020] A support frame 5 is provided on the collection pool 4, and a bearing is provided on the support frame 5. A first rod cylinder 8 is provided on the bearing. The first rod cylinder 8 is vertically arranged, and a first handle 7 is installed at the upper end of the first rod cylinder 8. A guide plate structure 17 is provided at the lower end of the first rod cylinder 8. The guide plate structure 17 includes a first guide plate 22 and a second guide plate 23. The first guide plate 22 and the second guide plate 23 are attached to each other. The first guide plate 22 is located above the second guide plate 23. The edge of the second guide plate 23 is fixed to the inner wall of the collection pool 4. The first guide plate 22 and the second guide plate 23 have the same structure 17. The first guide plate 22 has uniformly distributed through holes 21. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole 21 on the first guide plate 22 is larger than the inner diameter of its lower end. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole 21 on the second guide plate 23 is smaller than the inner diameter of its lower end.
[0021] A second rod cylinder 9 is disposed inside the first rod cylinder 8, and the second rod cylinder 9 penetrates the first rod cylinder 8. A second handle 6 is fixed to the upper end of the second rod cylinder 9, and a gathering structure 18 is installed at the lower end of the second rod cylinder 9. The gathering structure 18 includes a base, which is cylindrical in shape, and has a cylindrical groove at its lower end, which communicates with the second rod cylinder 9. At least three gathering blades are arranged radially on the base. The gathering blades are composed of a first connecting plate 24 and a second connecting plate 12 connected together. The first connecting plate 24 and the second connecting plate 12 are both inclined in the same direction. The first connecting plate 24 is fixed to the base, and the line containing the first connecting plate 24 passes through the axis of the base. An included angle is left between the second connecting plate 12 and the first connecting plate 24. The lower ends of the first connecting plate 24 and the second connecting plate 12 abut against the bottom of the collection tank 4, and the base is suspended above the bottom of the collection tank 4. The collection tank 4 and the fermentation tank 10 are connected by a second pump body 19. The fermentation tank 10 is equipped with a first cover. The evaporation tank 15 is equipped with a second cover 1311, and a steam pipe 14 is installed on the second cover 1311. The fermentation tank and the evaporation tank are connected by a third pump body 20.
[0022] Example 2: A water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, comprising a cellar 3, a collection tank 4, a fermentation tank 10, and an evaporation tank 15 connected in sequence; at least two vertically arranged guide rods 2 are provided in the cellar 3, and a float 1 is provided in the cellar 3, with a perforation on the float 1, through which the guide rods 2 pass; the cellar 3 and the collection tank 4 are connected by a first pump body 16, with one end of the water inlet pipe of the first pump body 16 provided on the first pump body 16 and the other end provided on the float 1.
[0023] A support frame 5 is provided on the collection pool 4, and a bearing is provided on the support frame 5. A first rod cylinder 8 is provided on the bearing. The first rod cylinder 8 is vertically arranged, and a first handle 7 is installed at the upper end of the first rod cylinder 8. A guide plate structure 17 is provided at the lower end of the first rod cylinder 8. The guide plate structure 17 includes a first guide plate 22 and a second guide plate 23. The first guide plate 22 and the second guide plate 23 are attached to each other. The first guide plate 22 is located above the second guide plate 23. The edge of the second guide plate 23 is fixed to the inner wall of the collection pool 4. The first guide plate 22 and the second guide plate 23 have the same structure 17. The first guide plate 22 has uniformly distributed through holes 21. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole 21 on the first guide plate 22 is larger than the inner diameter of its lower end. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole 21 on the second guide plate 23 is smaller than the inner diameter of its lower end.
[0024] Example 3: A water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, comprising a cellar 3, a collection tank 4, a fermentation tank 10, and an evaporation tank 15 connected in sequence; at least two vertically arranged guide rods 2 are provided in the cellar 3, and a float 1 is provided in the cellar 3, with a perforation on the float 1, through which the guide rods 2 pass; the cellar 3 and the collection tank 4 are connected by a first pump body 16, with one end of the water inlet pipe of the first pump body 16 provided on the first pump body 16 and the other end provided on the float 1.
[0025] The working principle of one embodiment of this utility model is as follows: The fermentation pit, acting as a container for solid-state fermentation, utilizes microbial communities in the pit mud, such as caproic acid bacteria and methanogens, to metabolize and produce esters, thus forming the unique aroma of baijiu (Chinese liquor). The pit mud of old pits is more valuable due to the long-term accumulation of microorganisms; its stable microbial structure is a guarantee of the quality of strong-aroma baijiu.
[0026] Therefore, in this application, the first pump body 16 pumps the wine liquid in the cellar 3 at the position of the float 1 into the collection tank. The float 1 remains above the liquid surface in the cellar 3 until it touches the cellar mud in the cellar 3. Therefore, the cellar mud will not enter the collection tank 4, thereby maintaining the stability of the microbial structure in the cellar 3.
[0027] The collection tank 4 is connected to the cellar tank 3. The purpose of the collection tank 4 is to remove sludge, particles, and other impurities through a sedimentation process, ensuring that the water at the bottom of the cellar has undergone simple treatment in the collection tank 4 before entering the fermentation tank 10. After treatment in the collection tank 4, the water at the bottom of the cellar in the collection tank 4 is discharged into the fermentation tank 10 by the action of the second pump body 19. Before opening the second pump body 19, the first handle 7 can be turned to make the through holes 21 of the first guide plate 22 and the second guide plate 23 staggered, thereby isolating the collection tank 4 and preventing the sludge in the collection tank 4 from causing turbidity in the upper part of the collection tank under the action of the water pump. The through hole 21 has a conical groove structure, which allows sediment and other impurities to pass smoothly from top to bottom through the through hole 21, while preventing the sediment at the bottom from passing through the through hole 21 from bottom to top and entering the upper part of the collection tank 4 under the action of turbulence.
[0028] Then, by twisting the first handle 6, the gathering structure 18 is rotated. Under the action of the first connecting plate 24 and the second connecting plate 12, the sediment gathers towards the center and enters the area below the base. After being discharged through the base and the second rod cylinder 9, it is filtered and then introduced into the collection tank 4.
[0029] The water from the bottom of the fermentation pit enters fermentation tank 10 and needs to be stored in fermentation tank 10 for 10 to 15 days before proceeding to the next process. Fermentation tank 10 undergoes closed anaerobic treatment. The water in fermentation tank 10 needs to be purified using fermentation agents and catalysts to ensure the necessary protection of the water within fermentation tank 10. After fermentation and purification, the water undergoes a temperature control process, which requires the use of heating equipment. This invention uses electric heating wire to control the temperature between 24 and 35 degrees Celsius. After the above-mentioned time, the water enters evaporation tank 15 through the action of a water pump.
[0030] The purpose of evaporation tank 15 is to separate the liquor from the water, ensuring that the water from the bottom of the cellar meets discharge standards after passing through evaporation tank 15. After entering evaporation tank 15, the water is distilled using a still. After distillation, the liquor and water are separated, with the liquor entering the liquor collection area and the vinegar entering the vinegar collection area, thus meeting the discharge standards for water from the bottom of the cellar.
Claims
1. A water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar, characterized in that, It includes a wine cellar (3), a collection tank (4), a fermentation tank (10), and an evaporation tank (15) connected in sequence; the wine cellar (3) is provided with at least two vertically arranged guide rods (2), and the wine cellar (3) has a float (1) with a perforation on the float (1), through which the guide rods (2) pass; the wine cellar (3) and the collection tank (4) are connected by a first pump body (16), one end of the water inlet pipe of the first pump body (16) is set on the first pump body (16), and the other end is set on the float (1).
2. The water treatment system for the bottom water of a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support frame (5) is provided on the collection pool (4), a bearing is provided on the support frame (5), and a first rod cylinder (8) is provided on the bearing. The first rod cylinder (8) is vertically arranged, and a first handle (7) is installed at the upper end of the first rod cylinder (8). A guide plate structure (17) is provided at the lower end of the first rod cylinder (8). The guide plate structure (17) includes a first guide plate (22) and a second guide plate (23). The first guide plate (22) and the second guide plate (23) are attached together. The plate (22) is located above the second guide plate (23), and the edge of the second guide plate (23) is fixed to the inner wall of the collection pool (4). The first guide plate (22) and the second guide plate (23) have the same structure (17). The first guide plate (22) has uniformly distributed through holes (21). The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole (21) on the first guide plate (22) is larger than the inner diameter of its lower end. The inner diameter of the upper end of the through hole (21) on the second guide plate (23) is smaller than the inner diameter of its lower end.
3. A water treatment system for bottom water in a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second rod tube (9) is provided inside the first rod tube (8), the second rod tube (9) passes through the first rod tube (8), a second handle (6) is fixed at the upper end of the second rod tube (9), and a gathering structure (18) is installed at the lower end of the second rod tube (9).
4. A water treatment system for bottom water in a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gathering structure (18) includes a base, which is cylindrical, and has a cylindrical groove at the lower end of the base. The cylindrical groove is connected to the second rod cylinder (9). At least three gathering blades are arranged radially on the base.
5. A water treatment system for bottom water in a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The converging blade is composed of a first connecting plate (24) and a second connecting plate (12) connected together. The first connecting plate (24) and the second connecting plate (12) are both inclined in the same direction. The first connecting plate (24) is fixed on the base. The straight line of the first connecting plate (24) passes through the axis of the base. There is an included angle between the second connecting plate (12) and the first connecting plate (24).
6. A water treatment system for bottom water in a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower ends of the first connecting plate (24) and the second connecting plate (12) abut against the bottom of the collection pool (4), and the base is suspended above the bottom of the collection pool (4).
7. A water treatment system for bottom water in a sauce-flavored liquor cellar according to claim 6, characterized in that, The collection tank (4) and the fermentation tank (10) are connected by a second pump body (19). The fermentation tank (10) is provided with a first cover. The evaporation tank (15) is provided with a second cover (13)(11). The second cover (13)(11) is provided with a steam pipe (14). The fermentation tank and the evaporation tank are connected by a third pump body (20).