A floating ecological sheath structure suitable for a immersed tube tunnel
By using a floating ecological shell with a gradient functional composite structure, coral larvae and calcified bacteria coexist to form a coral reef matrix, the problem of barnacle adhesion on the surface of traditional immersed tunnels is solved, the stability of the ecosystem and the corrosion resistance of the structure are improved, and ecological benefit certification data are provided.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA RAILWAY LIUYUAN GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The concrete surface of traditional immersed tunnels is prone to barnacle attachment, leading to ecosystem instability and a decline in marine species numbers, thus impacting the marine environment.
The floating ecological shell, which adopts a gradient functional composite structure, includes a 3D-printed bioactive ceramic outer layer and a fiber-reinforced geopolymer middle layer. Combined with a microfluidic channel network, pH/temperature sensing chip and underwater spectral imager, it promotes the symbiotic formation of coral reef matrix by coral larvae and calcified bacteria. It also utilizes tidal energy to drive nutrient solution delivery and environmental parameter regulation.
It effectively promotes the formation of coral symbiotic systems, enhances ecological cultivation and structural protection, ensures the ecological balance and structural stability of immersed tunnels, and provides data support for ecological benefit certification.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of floating ecological protective shell technology, and in particular to a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels. Background Technology
[0002] Immersed tunnels are a type of tunnel used for underwater passage, commonly found in projects such as high-speed railways, urban rail transit, or underwater pipelines. Their ecological cladding design aims to minimize the impact on the aquatic ecosystem by providing suitable environmental protection to the tunnel from marine erosion, while simultaneously maintaining the ecological balance of the waters.
[0003] Traditional floating ecological protective shells are typically made of environmentally friendly materials and possess a certain degree of buoyancy, allowing them to float stably on or underwater. They are designed to effectively protect immersed tunnels from damage caused by water flow, salt spray, and other natural factors, while providing habitats for underwater organisms and enhancing ecological diversity.
[0004] The reason why the concrete surface of traditional immersed tunnels easily promotes barnacle attachment is mainly due to its rough and uneven surface, which provides a fixed growth site for marine organisms such as barnacles. Barnacle growth not only accelerates the corrosion of the tunnel surface but also disrupts the marine ecological balance. Large-scale barnacle attachment reduces the habitat space for underwater organisms, affects the stability of the ecosystem, and leads to a decline in the numbers of other marine species, thus adversely affecting the entire marine environment. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels, aiming to improve the problem that the concrete surface of traditional immersed tunnels easily promotes barnacle attachment, affecting the stability of the ecosystem and leading to a decline in the number of other marine species.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels, comprising:
[0007] The protective shell body adopts a gradient functional composite structure, consisting of an outer layer and a middle layer;
[0008] Microfluidic channel network: integrated inside the protective shell body;
[0009] pH / temperature sensor chip: mounted on the protective case body;
[0010] Underwater spectral imager: mounted on the protective shell body;
[0011] Floating support assembly: connects to the shell body to achieve a floating arrangement;
[0012] The outer layer is a 3D-printed bioactive ceramic with coral larvae and calcified bacteria implanted within its microporous structure; the middle layer is a fiber-reinforced geopolymer.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The outer layer, through the action of seawater, allows coral larvae and calcified bacteria to coexist and form the coral reef matrix.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] The middle layer is a fiber-reinforced geopolymer, reinforced with basalt fibers, which improves the structural mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] The microfluidic channel network uses tidal energy to drive seawater circulation and deliver nutrient solution to the outer layer of the shell body.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] The pH / temperature sensing chip is linked to the shore-based platform to adjust the composition of the nutrient solution within the microfluidic channel network.
[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0022] The underwater spectral imager is used to monitor the growth status of corals and generate carbon sink-related data to support ecological benefit certification.
[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0024] The floating support assembly is adapted to the floating installation requirements of immersed tunnels through a buoyancy adjustment structure.
[0025] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0026] 1. In this utility model, the composite design of the outer layer of bioactive ceramic and the middle layer of fiber-reinforced material provides a suitable carrier for coral growth and ensures structural strength and corrosion resistance. The microfluidic channel uses tidal energy to transport nutrient solution, and with the dynamic control of the sensor chip, it effectively promotes the formation of coral symbiosis system and achieves synergy between ecological cultivation and structural protection.
[0027] 2. In this utility model, the floating support component is adapted to the floating installation requirements of immersed tunnels, and the overall structure is easy to assemble and maintain; the underwater spectral imager monitors the ecological status in real time, providing data support for ecological benefit certification, taking into account both engineering practicality and ecological functionality. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a microfluidic channel network for a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels proposed in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a pH / temperature sensing chip for a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels, as proposed in this utility model.
[0031] Legend:
[0032] 1. Sheath body; 11. Outer layer; 12. Middle layer; 2. Microfluidic channel network; 3. pH / temperature sensor chip; 4. Underwater spectral imager; 5. Floating support assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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.
[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 One embodiment of this utility model is a floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels, comprising:
[0035] Shell body 1: adopts a gradient functional composite structure, including an outer layer 11 and a middle layer 12;
[0036] Microfluidic channel network 2: integrated inside the protective shell body 1;
[0037] pH / temperature sensor chip 3: mounted on the protective shell body 1;
[0038] Underwater spectral imager 4: mounted on the protective shell body 1;
[0039] Floating support component 5: connects to the shell body 1 to achieve a floating arrangement;
[0040] The outer layer 11 is a 3D-printed bioactive ceramic with coral larvae and calcified bacteria implanted in its microporous structure. The middle layer 12 is a fiber-reinforced geopolymer. The outer layer 11, through the action of seawater, enables the coral larvae and calcified bacteria to form a coral reef matrix in symbiosis. The fiber-reinforced geopolymer of the middle layer 12 is reinforced with basalt fibers to improve the structural mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The microfluidic channel network 2 uses tidal energy to drive seawater circulation and deliver nutrient solution to the outer layer 11 of the shell body 1. The pH / temperature sensor chip 3 is linked to the shore-based platform to adjust the composition of the nutrient solution in the microfluidic channel network 2. The underwater spectral imager 4 is used to monitor the coral growth status and generate carbon sink-related data to support ecological benefit certification. The floating support component 5 is adapted to the floating installation requirements of the immersed tunnel through buoyancy adjustment structure.
[0041] Working principle: The floating ecological shell structure achieves floating adaptation and installation with the immersed tunnel through the floating support component 5; the outer layer 11 of the shell body 1 is 3D printed bioactive ceramic, whose microporous structure provides a growth carrier for coral larvae and calcified bacteria; the fiber-reinforced geopolymer of the middle layer 12 ensures the overall structural strength and corrosion resistance; the microfluidic channel network 2 uses tidal energy to drive seawater circulation and deliver nutrient solution to the coral growth area; the pH / temperature sensor chip 3 monitors environmental parameters in real time and links with the shore-based platform to adjust the nutrient solution composition; the underwater spectral imager 4 continuously monitors the coral growth status and generates carbon sink data to support ecological certification.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels, characterized in that, include: The protective shell body (1) adopts a gradient functional composite structure, which includes an outer layer (11) and a middle layer (12); Microfluidic channel network (2): integrated inside the protective shell body (1); pH / temperature sensor chip (3): mounted on the protective shell body (1); Underwater spectral imager (4): mounted on the protective shell body (1); Floating support assembly (5): Connects to the shell body (1) to achieve floating arrangement; The outer layer (11) is a 3D printed bioactive ceramic, with coral larvae and calcified bacteria implanted in its microporous structure; the middle layer (12) is a fiber-reinforced geopolymer.
2. The floating ecological shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer layer (11) is formed by the interaction of seawater medium, which allows coral larvae and calcified bacteria to coexist and form the coral reef matrix.
3. A floating ecological shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber-reinforced geopolymer of the middle layer (12) is reinforced with basalt fibers to improve the structural mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
4. A floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microfluidic channel network (2) uses tidal energy to drive seawater circulation and deliver nutrient solution to the outer layer (11) of the shell body (1).
5. A floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pH / temperature sensing chip (3) is linked to the shore-based platform to adjust the composition of the nutrient solution in the microfluidic channel network (2).
6. A floating ecological protective shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The underwater spectral imager (4) is used to monitor the growth status of corals and generate carbon sink-related data to support ecological benefit certification.
7. A floating ecological shell structure suitable for immersed tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating support assembly (5) adapts to the floating installation requirements of the immersed tunnel through a buoyancy adjustment structure.