Marine water pump resistant to marine biofouling

The electrolysis of aluminum and copper anode blocks generates copper ions and aluminum hydroxide flocs, which, combined with magnetic field cleaning, solves the problem of marine organism attachment on seawater pumps in the marine environment, thus achieving equipment protection and stable operation.

CN224496798UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14RUINENG PUMP IND (FUJIAN) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
RUINENG PUMP IND (FUJIAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing seawater pumps are susceptible to marine organisms attaching to them in marine environments, leading to jamming and cable damage. The existing bubble barrier method is not very effective.

Method used

A magnetic field is generated by using aluminum and copper anode blocks to electrolyze seawater and produce copper ions and aluminum hydroxide flocculents, forming a protective film that inhibits the attachment of marine organisms. Marine organisms are also removed by cleaning wheels and the magnetic field, and the motor is protected by a motor cover baffle.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents marine organisms from attaching, protects the normal operation of equipment, reduces cable damage, and improves equipment lifespan and operational stability.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to seawater pump technical field, concretely relates to a kind of seawater pump of anti marine organism attachment, including pump body, fairing and electrode cover assembly, the fairing is communicated with pump body arrangement.The utility model a kind of seawater pump of anti marine organism attachment, by motor cover baffle to its motor is protected.By two connection copper bars are connected electric wire, so that aluminum anode block and copper anode block cooperation generates magnetic field, and copper anode block energization will electrolytic seawater, so that copper anode block becomes copper ion in anode loses electron, inhibit microbial growth, and aluminum anode block in the environment of electrolytic seawater will lose electron and be oxidized, generate aluminium ion, aluminium ion is combined with hydroxyl ion in seawater, form aluminium hydroxide flocculation, form protective film, to prevent peripheral marine organism from being attached on equipment surface.Copper ion will diffuse freely, fill entire fairing and pump inlet, with aluminium hydroxide flocculation maintained in fairing inside, inhibit marine organism growth inside.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of seawater pump technology, specifically relating to a seawater pump that resists marine organism attachment. Background Technology

[0002] Seawater pumps are suitable for fire fighting, equipment cooling, and seawater desalination on offshore platforms. They can also be used for heating in ground source heat pump air conditioning in coastal areas, for all seawater lifting purposes, for seaside square fountain landscapes, and for mariculture. This equipment is low in noise, highly efficient, and saves energy.

[0003] However, existing seawater pumps are installed in marine environments for extended periods, where marine organisms can attach to the equipment, causing pump jamming and cable severance. To reduce the serious harm caused by marine organisms to seawater pumps, the bubble barrier method is currently used. This was the earliest method, but its effectiveness is not very reliable. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a seawater pump that resists the attachment of marine organisms, which can generate a magnetic field to prevent surrounding marine organisms from attaching to the equipment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a seawater pump for resisting marine organism attachment, including a pump body, a flow guide shroud, and an electrode cover assembly. The flow guide shroud is connected to the pump body, and the electrode cover assembly is assembled at the connection between the pump body and the flow guide shroud. Two copper busbars are electrically connected to the electrode cover assembly. The electrode cover assembly includes an aluminum anode block and a copper anode block. The aluminum anode block and the copper anode block are fitted together and wrapped around the connection between the pump body and the flow guide shroud. The two copper busbars are electrically connected to the aluminum anode block and the copper anode block, respectively.

[0006] The end of the flow guide shroud away from the pump body is equipped with a water inlet mesh filter cover.

[0007] Both the aluminum anode block and the copper anode block are fitted with hose clamps.

[0008] Motor cover baffles are installed on both sides of the electrode cover assembly facing the pump body and the flow guide shroud, respectively.

[0009] A cleaning wheel is movably installed inside the flow guide. The cleaning wheel includes a magnetic stainless steel ring and a brush ring. The stainless steel ring is raised and lowered inside the flow guide, and the brush ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the stainless steel ring.

[0010] A protective cover is threadedly installed at the bottom of the water inlet mesh filter cover, and the stainless steel ring is placed on the protective cover. The protective cover is provided with a traction spring connected to the stainless steel ring.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This invention relates to a seawater pump designed to prevent marine organism adhesion. The motor is protected by a motor cover. Two copper busbars connect the electrical wires, allowing the aluminum and copper anode blocks to work together to generate a magnetic field. When the copper anode block is energized, it electrolyzes the seawater, causing it to lose electrons and become copper ions, which inhibit microbial growth. Meanwhile, the aluminum anode block loses electrons and is oxidized in the electrolytic environment, generating aluminum ions. These aluminum ions combine with hydroxide ions in the seawater to form aluminum hydroxide flocs, creating a protective film that prevents marine organisms from adhering to the equipment. Furthermore, the copper ions diffuse freely, filling the entire flow guide sleeve and pump inlet, and remain inside the flow guide sleeve with the aluminum hydroxide flocs, inhibiting the growth of marine organisms within. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the seawater pump of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of the electrode cover assembly of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the seawater pump of this utility model.

[0016] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Pump body; 2. Flow guide shroud; 3. Electrode cover assembly; 4. Wiring copper busbar; 5. Inlet water mesh filter cover; 6. Aluminum anode block; 7. Copper anode block; 8. Hose clamp; 9. Motor cover baffle; 10. Stainless steel ring; 11. Brush ring; 12. Protective cover; 13. Traction spring. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings for detailed explanation.

[0018] like Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment, including a pump body 1, a flow guide 2, and an electrode cover assembly 3. The flow guide 2 is connected to the pump body 1. The electrode cover assembly 3 is mounted at the connection between the pump body 1 and the flow guide 2. Two copper busbars 4 are electrically connected to the electrode cover assembly 3. The electrode cover assembly 3 includes an aluminum anode block 6 and a copper anode block 7, which are fitted together and wrap around the connection between the pump body 1 and the flow guide 2. The two copper busbars 4 are electrically connected to the aluminum anode block 6 and the copper anode block 7, respectively, and the outer wall of the pump body 1 serves as the cathode. Specifically, motor cover baffles 9 are installed on both sides of the electrode cover assembly 3 facing the pump body 1 and the flow guide 2. The motor is protected by the motor cover baffles 9. Two copper busbars 4 connect the wires, allowing the aluminum anode block 6 and the copper anode block 7 to work together to generate a magnetic field. When the copper anode block 7 is energized, it electrolyzes seawater, causing it to lose electrons and become copper ions, which inhibit microbial growth. Meanwhile, the aluminum anode block 6 loses electrons and is oxidized in the seawater electrolysis environment, generating aluminum ions. These aluminum ions combine with hydroxide ions in the seawater to form aluminum hydroxide flocs, creating a protective film that prevents surrounding marine organisms from adhering to the equipment. Furthermore, the copper ions diffuse freely, filling the entire flow guide sleeve and pump inlet, and remain inside the flow guide sleeve with the aluminum hydroxide flocs, inhibiting the growth of marine organisms within.

[0019] Furthermore, an inlet mesh filter cover 5 is installed at the end of the flow guide shroud 2 away from the pump body 1. Filtration is performed through the inlet mesh filter cover 5.

[0020] Furthermore, both the aluminum anode block 6 and the copper anode block 7 are fitted with hose clamps 8. The hose clamps 8 secure the aluminum anode block 6 and the copper anode block 7, and also facilitate disassembly and replacement.

[0021] Furthermore, a cleaning wheel is movably installed inside the flow guide shroud 2. The cleaning wheel includes a magnetic stainless steel ring 10 and a brush ring 11. The stainless steel ring 10 is raised and lowered inside the flow guide shroud 2, and the brush ring 11 is fitted onto the outer ring of the stainless steel ring 10. The stainless steel ring 10 is made of martensitic stainless steel. Specifically, a protective cover 12 is threadedly installed below the water inlet mesh filter cover 5. The stainless steel ring 10 is placed on the protective cover 12, and the protective cover 12 is equipped with a traction spring 13 connected to the stainless steel ring 10. The magnetic field generated when the electrode cover assembly 3 is working attracts the stainless steel ring 10 to rise, thereby cleaning the inside of the flow guide shroud 2 where the brush ring 11 is fitted. After the electrode cover assembly 3 stops working, it is pulled back by the traction spring 13 to clean the inside of the flow guide shroud 2 again. The entire assembly can be disassembled by rotating the protective cover 12 for easy replacement.

[0022] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of this invention, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment, characterized in that: The device includes a pump body, a flow guide shroud, and an electrode cover assembly. The flow guide shroud is connected to the pump body. The electrode cover assembly is mounted at the connection between the pump body and the flow guide shroud. Two copper busbars are electrically connected to the electrode cover assembly. The electrode cover assembly includes an aluminum anode block and a copper anode block. The aluminum anode block and the copper anode block are fitted together and wrap around the connection between the pump body and the flow guide shroud. The two copper busbars are electrically connected to the aluminum anode block and the copper anode block, respectively.

2. The seawater pump for resisting marine organism attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the flow guide shroud away from the pump body is equipped with a water inlet mesh filter cover.

3. A seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the aluminum anode block and the copper anode block are fitted with hose clamps.

4. A seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Motor cover baffles are installed on both sides of the electrode cover assembly facing the pump body and the flow guide shroud, respectively.

5. A seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cleaning wheel is movably installed inside the flow guide. The cleaning wheel includes a magnetic stainless steel ring and a brush ring. The stainless steel ring is raised and lowered inside the flow guide, and the brush ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the stainless steel ring.

6. A seawater pump resistant to marine organism attachment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protective cover is threadedly installed at the bottom of the water inlet mesh filter cover, and the stainless steel ring is placed on the protective cover. The protective cover is provided with a traction spring connected to the stainless steel ring.