Portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device

CN224930437UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03HUBEI ENG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202521933990.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-05-27
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-09

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Technical Problem

Traditional coagulation sedimentation processes require a large area and take a long time, making them unsuitable for space-constrained environments, and they cannot effectively remove algal cells and algal toxins.

Method used

A portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device is adopted, which includes a reaction tank, a sedimentation tank, a fiber-algae separation chamber and a fiber return pipe. Modified plant fiber and Fe3+ are used to enhance coagulation, forming super-large flocs to accelerate sedimentation, and algal cells and algal toxins are separated through the fiber-algae separation chamber.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the footprint of the sedimentation tank, improves treatment efficiency, can quickly remove algal cells and some algal toxins, and reduces treatment costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device, contain reaction pool, sedimentation tank, fibre - algae separation chamber, fibre backflow pipe, wherein: the side of reaction pool is linked with inlet pipeline, and the other side is linked with sedimentation tank through first connecting pipe, the lateral wall of sedimentation tank is equipped with the drain pipe for removing supernatant, the bottom of sedimentation tank is linked with fibre - algae separation chamber, the bottom of fibre - algae separation chamber is equipped with the sludge discharge pipe, and the lateral wall of fibre - algae separation chamber is linked with reaction pool through fibre backflow pipe, the utility model reduces the floor area of sedimentation tank, makes coagulation sedimentation process equipment, portable, improves algae water separation processing efficiency, can remove microcystis aeruginosa algae toxin while removing algae, saves processing cost.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment technology, specifically to a portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device. Background Technology

[0002] Coagulation and sedimentation is a commonly used physicochemical treatment process in the field of water treatment. Its core process involves adding coagulant to the raw water, forming flocs through rapid stirring, and then slowly stirring to make them grow and settle, thereby removing suspended solids and some colloidal pollutants from the water.

[0003] Currently, coagulation sedimentation technology is mainly used in municipal water supply, sewage treatment, and some industrial water treatment projects. Its core structural form is usually a large sedimentation tank (such as a horizontal flow sedimentation tank, a vertical flow sedimentation tank, or an inclined tube (plate) sedimentation tank). Traditional coagulation sedimentation tanks require a certain hydraulic retention time (generally 15-30 minutes or more) and a large tank volume to meet sedimentation efficiency requirements. This results in a large footprint for the overall equipment or structure, making it difficult to adapt to situations with high space requirements (such as rural water improvement, small-scale emergency water treatment, and mobile water purification systems). Most sedimentation tanks use concrete structures, requiring civil construction, which is time-consuming and not conducive to rapid deployment and flexible adjustment to usage scenarios. Although some equipment manufacturers have attempted to modularize and integrate coagulation sedimentation systems, most of the equipment currently on the market is a simplified device with reduced volume but weakened functionality, making it difficult to balance treatment capacity and sedimentation efficiency. At the same time, although traditional coagulation has a high treatment efficiency for particulate matter, particulate matter does not exist alone but generally coexists with dissolved organic matter, and the coagulation sedimentation method has a very low efficiency in removing dissolved organic matter. Algal blooms are often accompanied by outbreaks of algal toxins, and how to efficiently remove algal cells while simultaneously removing algal toxins has always been a challenge. The shortcomings of existing technologies are: 1. Traditional coagulation methods for algae removal rely solely on the addition of coagulants to disrupt the stability of colloidal particles in the water, reducing electrostatic repulsion between particles or colloids. This leads to the agglomeration of particulate matter and organic matter into clumps through collision, adhesion, bridging, and trapping. However, this method typically produces small flocs with poor settling properties, requiring large sedimentation tanks or, even with limited space, lengthy settling times to effectively remove algae particles.

[0004] 2. Traditional coagulation and sedimentation methods are very effective in removing algal cell particles; however, organic matter such as algal toxins produced by algae cannot be completely removed by traditional coagulation processes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This utility model addresses the above-mentioned problems by providing a portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device. Its purpose is to reduce the floor space occupied by the sedimentation tank, to equip the coagulation sedimentation process with equipment, to improve sedimentation treatment efficiency, and to remove algal cells and algal toxins, thereby saving treatment costs.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: Portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device, comprising a reaction tank, a sedimentation tank, a fiber-algae separation chamber, and a fiber return pipe, wherein: One side of the reaction tank is connected to the inlet pipe, and the other side is connected to the sedimentation tank through the first connecting pipe; the side wall of the sedimentation tank is provided with a drain pipe for discharging the supernatant; the bottom of the sedimentation tank is connected to the fiber-algae separation chamber; the bottom of the fiber-algae separation chamber is provided with a sludge discharge pipe; the side wall of the fiber-algae separation chamber is connected to the reaction tank through the fiber return pipe.

[0007] Preferably, modified plant fibers and Fe are placed in the reaction tank. 3+ The modified plant fiber and the Fe 3+ Used to coagulate algae-containing water entering the reaction tank and remove some algal toxins.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the sedimentation tank is provided with a conical sludge hopper for collecting and discharging fibrous algae sediment.

[0009] Preferably, the fiber-algae separation chamber is equipped with a propeller blade inside; a first valve is provided at the connection between the sedimentation tank and the fiber-algae separation chamber; the first valve is controlled to open and close in conjunction with the propeller blade to draw the fiber-algae sediment from the bottom of the sedimentation tank into the fiber-algae separation chamber.

[0010] Preferably, a second valve is provided at the connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber and the fiber return pipe; the second valve is used to control the opening and closing of the valve to recover the mixture containing fiber and water after separation in the fiber-algae separation chamber.

[0011] Preferably, the connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber and the sludge discharge pipe is provided with a screen for filtering the fibers separated by the fiber-algae separation chamber and discharging algal cells.

[0012] Preferably, the sieve has a pore size of 500 μm.

[0013] Preferably, a water replenishment pipe for replenishing clean water is provided between the fiber return pipe and the fiber-algae separation chamber; one end of the water replenishment pipe is connected to the side wall of the fiber return pipe, and the other end is connected to the side wall above the propeller blade of the fiber-algae separation chamber.

[0014] Preferably, the side wall of the fiber return pipe and the connecting pipe of the reaction tank is connected to a fiber replenishment pipe for replenishing fibers.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. Due to the modified plant fiber of this invention adsorbing and coupling Fe... 3+ The enhanced coagulation process allows for rapid settling of algal cells, thus significantly reducing the footprint of the settling tank and enabling the equipment-based coagulation and settling process.

[0016] 2. Due to the modified plant fiber of this invention adsorbing and coupling Fe... 3+ The super-large flocs formed by enhanced coagulation algal cells obviously have a faster settling speed, thereby improving water treatment efficiency.

[0017] 3. Because the fiber of this invention can be reused, and the modified plant fiber combined with Fe... 3+ It can also remove some algal toxins and reduce the amount of coagulant Fe. 3+ The use of [this technology] saves processing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] The components are: 1. Reaction tank, 2. Sedimentation tank, 3. Fiber-algae separation chamber, 4. Fiber return pipe, 5. Water inlet pipe, 6. First connecting pipe, 7. Drainage pipe, 8. Sludge discharge pipe, 10. Conical sewage hopper, 11. First valve, 12. Propeller blade, 13. Second valve, 14. Screen, 15. Water replenishment pipe, 16. Fiber replenishment pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. After reading the present invention, any modifications of the present invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art will fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device includes a reaction tank 1, a sedimentation tank 2, a fiber-algae separation chamber 3, and a fiber return pipe 4, wherein: One side of the reaction tank 1 is connected to the inlet pipe 5, and the other side is connected to the sedimentation tank 2 through the first connecting pipe 6; the side wall of the sedimentation tank 2 is provided with a drain pipe 7 for discharging the supernatant; the bottom of the sedimentation tank 2 is connected to the fiber-algae separation chamber 3; the bottom of the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 is provided with a sludge discharge pipe 8; the side wall of the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 is connected to the reaction tank 1 through a fiber return pipe 4.

[0022] It should be noted that modified plant fibers and Fe were added to reaction tank 1. 3+ Modified plant fibers and Fe 3+ Used to coagulate algae-containing water entering reaction tank 1 and remove some algal toxins.

[0023] It should be noted that the bottom of the sedimentation tank 2 is equipped with a conical sludge hopper 10 for collecting and discharging fibrous algae sediment.

[0024] It should be noted that the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 is equipped with a propeller blade 12; a first valve 11 is provided at the connection between the sedimentation tank 2 and the fiber-algae separation chamber 3; the first valve 11 is controlled to open and close in order to cooperate with the propeller blade 12 to suck the fiber-algae sediment at the bottom of the sedimentation tank 2 into the fiber-algae separation chamber 3.

[0025] It should be noted that a second valve 13 is provided at the connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 and the fiber return pipe 4; the second valve 13 is used to control the opening and closing of the mixture containing fiber and water after separation in the fiber-algae separation chamber 3.

[0026] It should be noted that a screen 14 is provided at the connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 and the sludge discharge pipe 8 to filter the fibers separated by the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 and discharge the algae cells.

[0027] In this specific embodiment, the aperture of the sieve 14 is 500 μm.

[0028] It should be noted that a water supply pipe 15 for replenishing clean water is provided between the fiber return pipe 4 and the fiber-algae separation chamber 3; one end of the water supply pipe 15 is connected to the side wall of the fiber return pipe 4, and the other end is connected to the side wall above the propeller blade 12 of the fiber-algae separation chamber 3.

[0029] It should be noted that a fiber replenishment pipe 16 for replenishing fibers is connected to the side wall of the connecting pipe between the fiber return pipe 4 and the reaction tank 1.

[0030] It should be noted that the working principle of this utility model specifically includes the following steps: S100. After the algae-containing water enters reaction tank 1, it reacts with modified plant fibers and Fe. 3+ Stir and mix to ensure the algae-containing water coagulates fully.

[0031] S200. After the algae-containing water is fully coagulated, the coagulated algae-containing water is controlled to enter the sedimentation tank 2; the fiber-algae sediment in the sedimentation tank 2 is collected at the bottom of the conical sewage hopper 10 through sedimentation, and the supernatant flows out through the drain pipe 7.

[0032] S300. Control the second valve 13 to close and the first valve 11 to open according to the preset time interval, and at the same time start the propeller blade 12 to rotate at high speed to suck; when the amount of fiber-algae flocs sucked in the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 reaches the preset suction amount threshold, close the first valve 11.

[0033] After the fibers in the fiber-algae separation chamber 3 are cleaned, the second valve 13 uses clean water through the water supply pipe 15 to recover the fibers, and then the next stage of algae-containing water treatment begins.

[0034] It should be further explained that during the high-speed rotation of the propeller blades 12, the fibers separate from the adhering algal cells, while the water flows rapidly downwards. This allows the separated algal cells to flow out quickly, while the downward-flowing fibers are trapped by the screen 14. This process cleans the fibers and separates them from the algae.

[0035] In the above detailed description, various features are combined together in a single embodiment to simplify this disclosure. This approach to disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that embodiments of the claimed subject matter require more features than are explicitly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the appended claims, the invention is presented with fewer features than all of the features of the single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the appended claims are hereby explicitly incorporated into the detailed description, wherein each claim stands alone as a preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0036] The disclosed embodiments have been described above to enable any person skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments given herein, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and novel features disclosed in this application.

[0037] The foregoing description includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is certainly impossible to describe all possible combinations of components or methods in order to describe the above embodiments, but those skilled in the art will recognize that further combinations and arrangements of the various embodiments are possible. Therefore, the embodiments described herein are intended to cover all such changes, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, the term "comprising" as used in the specification or claims is interpreted in a manner similar to the term "including," as interpreted when used as a conjunction in the claims. Additionally, the use of any term "or" in the specification of the claims is intended to mean "non-exclusive or."

[0038] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device, characterized in that: It includes a reaction tank (1), a settling tank (2), a fiber-algae separation chamber (3), and a fiber reflux pipe (4), wherein: One side of the reaction tank (1) is connected to the inlet pipe (5), and the other side is connected to the sedimentation tank (2) through the first connecting pipe (6); the side wall of the sedimentation tank (2) is provided with a drain pipe (7) for discharging the supernatant; the bottom of the sedimentation tank (2) is connected to the fiber-algae separation chamber (3); the bottom of the fiber-algae separation chamber (3) is provided with a sludge discharge pipe (8); the side wall of the fiber-algae separation chamber (3) is connected to the reaction tank (1) through the fiber return pipe (4).

2. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reaction tank (1) contains modified plant fiber and Fe3+, which are used to coagulate the algae-containing water entering the reaction tank (1) and remove some algal toxins.

3. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sedimentation tank (2) is provided with a conical sludge hopper (10) for collecting and discharging fibrous algae sediment.

4. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber-algae separation chamber (3) is equipped with a propeller blade (12); a first valve (11) is provided at the connection between the sedimentation tank (2) and the fiber-algae separation chamber (3); the first valve (11) is controlled to open and close in order to cooperate with the propeller blade (12) to suck the fiber-algae sediment at the bottom of the sedimentation tank (2) into the fiber-algae separation chamber (3).

5. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second valve (13) is provided at the connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber (3) and the fiber return pipe (4); the second valve (13) is used to control the opening and closing of the mixture containing fiber and water after separation in the fiber-algae separation chamber (3).

6. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the fiber-algae separation chamber (3) and the sludge discharge pipe (8) is provided with a screen (14) for filtering the fibers separated by the fiber-algae separation chamber (3) and discharging algal cells.

7. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sieve (14) has an aperture of 500 μm.

8. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A water supply pipe (15) for replenishing clean water is provided between the fiber return pipe (4) and the fiber-algae separation chamber (3); one end of the water supply pipe (15) is connected to the side wall of the fiber return pipe (4), and the other end is connected to the side wall above the propeller blade (12) of the fiber-algae separation chamber (3).

9. The portable coagulation sedimentation algae removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber return pipe (4) and the reaction tank (1) are connected on the side wall of the connecting pipe to the reaction tank (1) by a fiber replenishment pipe (16) for replenishing fibers.