A high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor
By optimizing the design of the three-phase separation zone and the combination of the flow guiding and water distribution components, the orderly collection of gas and the efficient separation of mud and water are achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in the three-phase separation of gas, mud and water in the existing technology, and improving the stability of the effluent water quality and the continuity of the device operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LEADER ENVIRONMENTAL TECH (BEIJING) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing upflow anaerobic reactors are inefficient in separating the three phases of gas, mud, and water. Gas is not fully released and collected, and the separation effect of mud-water mixture in the sedimentation zone is poor, affecting the stability of effluent water quality.
The design of the three-phase separation zone is optimized by arranging the gas collection chamber and the water outlet tank side by side around the inner wall of the reactor. A circumferential flow radial flow method for mud-water separation is adopted, combined with flow guiding components and water distribution components, to achieve orderly gas collection and efficient mud-water separation.
It improves the separation efficiency of gas, sludge, and water phases, ensures stable effluent quality, significantly enhances sludge particle settling, and improves the continuity of equipment operation and treatment efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of anaerobic reactor technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactors are widely used anaerobic biological devices in the field of wastewater treatment. Among them, the three-phase separator, as an important component of the upflow anaerobic reactor, plays a key role in achieving high treatment efficiency. How to achieve efficient separation of gas, sludge, and water phases, ensure that the gas is fully released and collected before entering the settling zone, effectively separate the sludge-water mixture in the sedimentation zone, stabilize the effluent quality, and ensure that the sludge forms particles and settles sufficiently are important factors restricting the application of existing technologies in complex water systems.
[0003] Based on this, this patent proposes a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor. Compared with the prior art, this patent optimizes the design of the three-phase separation zone in the reactor, arranging the gas collection chamber and the effluent tank side by side around the inner wall of the reactor, which is convenient for processing and maintenance. The sludge-water separation method adopts a radial flow form with circumferential inflow and outflow, which is conducive to the formation of a stable liquid-solid interface in the sedimentation zone to achieve the formation and sedimentation of sludge particles and the stability of effluent water quality. The three-phase separation system of this patent is reasonably designed and suitable for the treatment of various water qualities, and has good engineering application significance. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor, aiming to improve the existing technology on how to achieve efficient separation of gas, mud, and water phases, ensure that the gas is fully released and collected before entering the settling zone, and effectively separate the mud-water mixture in the sedimentation zone.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor includes a shell, an inlet pipe fixedly connected inside the shell, a flow guiding component inside the shell, and a water distribution component inside the shell.
[0007] The flow guiding assembly includes a flow guiding block, the sidewall of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the housing. Symmetrical flow guiding inclined plates are fixedly connected inside the housing. Multiple gas collection chambers are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the housing. Multiple gas outlets are provided inside the housing. A sealing cover is provided inside the housing. An odor collection pipe is provided inside the housing. Symmetrical water outlets are provided inside the housing. A gas delivery pipe is fixedly connected inside the housing.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] The water distribution assembly includes multiple water supply pipes and nozzles. The multiple water supply pipes are all installed inside the housing, and the multiple nozzles are respectively fixedly connected to the output ends of the multiple water supply pipes.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] A support base is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shell, and a water tank is fixedly connected inside the support base.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] A water injection pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the water tank, and multiple valves are installed on the outer wall of the water tank.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] Each of the valve output ends is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe, and multiple T-joints are provided between the multiple connecting pipes.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] The multiple connecting pipes are connected to the water supply pipes via multiple tee fittings.
[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. In this utility model, the direction of water flow is guided by the guide block, and the left and right symmetrical guide inclined plates assist the orderly flow of the gas-sludge-water mixture. The gas rises under the action of the guide inclined plates and is collected by multiple gas collection chambers. The gas collection is completed through the gas outlet and gas delivery pipe. The sludge-water mixture enters the sedimentation zone to achieve solid-liquid separation. The water is discharged through the water outlet tank, and the sludge is returned to the reaction zone. This achieves the effect of efficient separation and orderly treatment of gas, sludge and water, thereby improving the three-phase separation efficiency.
[0020] 2. In this utility model, by controlling the opening and closing of the valve and the opening degree, the water in the water tank is diverted to the water supply pipe through the connecting pipe and the three-way connector, and finally sprayed evenly into the corresponding area inside the shell by the nozzle in the form of spraying. This achieves the effects of precise water replenishment, cleaning of sedimentation area and adjustment of water flow concentration inside the device, thereby improving the continuity of device operation. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a plan view of a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor proposed in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle structure of a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Legend:
[0026] 1. Water inlet pipe; 2. Shell; 3. Guide block; 4. Guide ramp; 5. Gas collection chamber; 6. Gas outlet; 7. Sealing cover; 8. Odor collection pipe; 9. Water outlet tank; 10. Gas delivery pipe; 11. Support base; 12. Water tank; 13. Water injection pipe; 14. Valve; 15. Connecting pipe; 16. T-joint; 17. Water supply pipe; 18. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] Reference Figures 1-3 The present invention provides an embodiment of a high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor, comprising a shell 2, which is cylindrical in shape and provides a closed space for the reaction and separation process of the entire device. A water inlet pipe 1 is fixedly connected inside the shell 2. A flow guiding component is provided inside the shell 2 to guide the orderly flow of the gas-slurry-water mixture and improve the three-phase separation efficiency. A water distribution component is provided inside the shell 2.
[0029] The flow guiding component includes a flow guiding block 3, whose sidewalls are fixedly connected to the inside of the shell 2. The flow guiding block 3 has a conical structure and a smooth surface, which can guide the sewage and gas-sludge-water mixture to diffuse and flow in all directions, avoiding turbulence caused by direct water flow and creating an orderly flow field environment for subsequent separation. Symmetrical flow guiding inclined plates 4 with a large surface area are fixedly connected inside the shell 2, which can guide the rising gas, promote the separation of gas and sludge-water, and slow down the rising speed of the sludge-water mixture, providing favorable conditions for sludge sedimentation. Multiple gas collection chambers 5 are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the shell 2, which can fully... The system captures rising gas from different directions to prevent gas escape and improve gas collection efficiency. Multiple gas outlets 6 are located inside the housing 2 to centrally discharge the collected gas. A sealing cover 7 is installed inside the housing 2 to prevent gas leakage during collection and transportation, ensuring the integrity of the gas collection. An odor collection pipe 8 is installed inside the housing 2, extending one end to the area where odor is generated, to collect and treat the odor generated during the separation process in a timely manner, preventing odor pollution of the environment. Symmetrical water outlet tanks 9 are installed inside the housing 2 to efficiently collect the clear water after sedimentation and separation, ensuring smooth water flow. A gas delivery pipe 10 is fixedly connected inside the housing 2.
[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The water distribution assembly includes multiple water supply pipes 17 and nozzles 18. The multiple water supply pipes 17 are all installed inside the housing 2, using corrosion-resistant materials to adapt to the sewage environment inside the housing 2. Their diameter and length are rationally designed according to the water distribution area to ensure uniform water delivery. Multiple nozzles 18 are fixedly connected to the output ends of the multiple water supply pipes 17, spraying water in the form of fine droplets to designated areas, improving water replenishment and cleaning effects. A support base 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the housing 2, and a water tank 12 is fixedly connected inside the support base 11. A water injection pipe 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the water tank 12. It can be connected to an external water source to replenish water tank 12 in a timely manner, ensuring a continuous water supply to the water distribution component. The outer wall of water tank 12 is equipped with multiple valves 14, and the output ends of multiple valves 14 are fixedly connected to connecting pipes 15. Each valve 14 can independently control the water flow of the corresponding connecting pipe 15. The water flow can be precisely controlled by controlling the opening degree. Multiple T-joints 16 are provided between multiple connecting pipes 15. Multiple connecting pipes 15 are connected to water supply pipes 17 through multiple T-joints 16, which can flexibly distribute water to different water supply pipes 17 to achieve precise water distribution in different areas.
[0031] Working principle: When using this high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor, the wastewater first enters the reaction system inside the shell 2 through the inlet pipe 1, and undergoes anaerobic reaction to produce a gas-sludge-water mixture. Subsequently, the flow guiding component operates, the flow guiding block 3 guides the direction of water flow, and the left and right symmetrical flow guiding inclined plates 4 assist the orderly flow of the gas-sludge-water mixture. Utilizing the "layered flow guiding effect", the gas with the lowest density flows rapidly upward along the inclined surface of the flow guiding inclined plate 4 and converges to multiple gas collection chambers 5 arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the shell 2. The gas is collected through the gas outlet 6 and the gas delivery pipe 10, and is sealed with the cover 7. At the same time, the odor collection pipe 8 surrounding the sedimentation zone captures the trace amount of odor released by the sludge during separation by means of the slight pressure difference with the gas collection chamber 5, thus preventing the escape and pollution.
[0032] The mud-water mixture adopts a radial flow pattern with peripheral inlet and outlet. Under the action of the guide plate 4 and guide block 3, it enters the sedimentation zone. The symmetrical outlet trough 9 forms a "ring radial flow + multi-point confluence" structure. With the central flow obstruction of the guide block 3, the mud-water forms a radial slow settling environment in the sedimentation zone, so that the water flow speed is slow at first and then stable. The sludge particles settle due to gravity and automatically flow back to the reaction zone through the return gap of the guide plate and guide block. The clean water overflows and is discharged evenly along the outlet trough 9. The guide plate 4 and the sedimentation zone enable the sludge to settle back and forth twice, achieving efficient sedimentation of sludge particles and stable effluent quality.
[0033] When the device needs to replenish water to maintain stable internal water quality during operation, the operator can precisely control the opening and closing of each valve 14 according to actual needs, and distribute the water in the water tank 12 to the connecting pipe 15 in an orderly manner. The connecting pipe 15 cooperates with multiple tee joints 16 to flow water to different water supply pipes 17. Finally, the water is sprayed evenly into the corresponding area inside the shell 2 through the nozzle 18 at the end of the water supply pipe 17. This can clean the sedimentation area, replenish the water in the reaction area, or adjust the internal water flow concentration and distribution, ensuring a stable reaction environment inside the device and assisting the three-phase separation process to proceed efficiently and continuously.
[0034] 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 high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor, comprising a shell (2), characterized in that: The housing (2) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (1), the housing (2) is provided with a flow guiding component, and the housing (2) is provided with a water distribution component; The flow guiding component includes a flow guiding block (3), the side wall of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the housing (2). The inside of the housing (2) is fixedly connected to symmetrical flow guiding inclined plates (4). The inside of the housing (2) is provided with multiple gas collection chambers (5), which are arranged in a ring array on the inner wall of the housing (2). The inside of the housing (2) is provided with multiple gas outlets (6). The inside of the housing (2) is provided with a sealing cover (7). The inside of the housing (2) is provided with an odor collection pipe (8). The inside of the housing (2) is provided with symmetrical water outlets (9). The inside of the housing (2) is fixedly connected with a gas delivery pipe (10).
2. The high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution assembly includes multiple water supply pipes (17) and nozzles (18). The multiple water supply pipes (17) are all installed inside the housing (2), and the multiple nozzles (18) are respectively fixedly connected to the output end of the multiple water supply pipes (17).
3. The high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the shell (2) is fixedly connected to a support base (11), and a water tank (12) is fixedly connected inside the support base (11).
4. The high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the water tank (12) is fixedly connected to a water injection pipe (13), and multiple valves (14) are provided on the outer wall of the water tank (12).
5. A high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the valves (14) has a fixed connection to a connecting pipe (15) at its output end, and each of the connecting pipes (15) has a number of tee joints (16) between them.
6. A high-efficiency three-phase separation device based on a small-diameter upflow anaerobic reactor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The multiple connecting pipes (15) are connected to the water supply pipe (17) through multiple tee joints (16).