Fluid reforming device

Abstract

To provide a fluid reforming device capable of excellently reforming fluid such as water.SOLUTION: A fluid reformer 10 has a storage part 12, a gas adjustment part 15, and a gas transport part 16. The storage part 12 stores treated water 11. The gas adjustment part 15 adjusts a temperature and a pressure of gas 13 to produce adjusted gas 14. The gas transport part 16 directs the adjusted gas 14 after it has been adjusted in the gas adjustment part 15 to the storage part 12. The gas transport part 16 has a first gas transport part 161, a second gas transport part 162, a third gas transport part 163, and a blowing part 17. The first gas transport part 161 extends from outside the storage part 12 to the vicinity of a bottom surface of the storage part 12. The second gas transport part 162 extends along the bottom surface continuously with the first gas transport part 161. The third gas transport part 163 is continuous with the second gas transport part 162 and is formed in an abbreviated annular shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fluid reforming apparatus, for example, to a fluid reforming apparatus that reforms water.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, water has been used in various industries including industry and agriculture. For example, in the industrial field, there is a coating process of applying paint to the surface of a plate-shaped material such as an iron plate. In the coating process, a cleaning step of cleaning the surface of the iron plate is performed to apply the paint well, and cleaning water added with a special chemical is used in the cleaning step. Such a matter is described, for example, in Patent Document 1.

[0003] On the other hand, referring to Patent Document 2, apparatuses for improving various properties of air have been developed. Here, by applying a wave motion to air while applying a predetermined pressure thereto, the physical properties of air are brought into a favorable state.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the invention described in the aforementioned Patent Document 1 and the like, there was room for improvement from the viewpoint of the cost required for cleaning.

[0006] Specifically, the invention described in Patent Document 1 had the problem that using a special solution for cleaning the substrate in the painting process required the purchase, mixing, storage, and disposal of the special solution, which increased the manufacturing cost of the industrial product. Furthermore, the invention described in Patent Document 2 modified the air, but it was not an invention that targeted liquids such as water.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of these problems, and the object of this invention is to provide a fluid reforming device that can effectively reform fluids such as water. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, water By adjusting the temperature and pressure of the gas in the storage section where the treated water is stored, It's a negative ion wind. It comprises a gas adjustment unit that generates a adjusted gas, and a gas transport unit that guides the adjusted gas, after being adjusted in the gas adjustment unit, to the storage unit. The gas adjustment unit comprises a container and a disc disposed inside the container and having a plurality of through holes, and generates the negative ion wind by adjusting the discharge pressure of the gas passing through the through holes of the disc to 30 kPa or more and 150 kPa or less, and the discharge temperature to 40°C or more and 250°C or less. The gas transport section comprises a first gas transport section extending from outside the storage section to the vicinity of the bottom surface of the storage section, a second gas transport section continuous with the first gas transport section and extending along the bottom surface, a third gas transport section continuous with the second gas transport section and formed in a substantially annular shape, and a hole formed in the third gas transport section. The aforementioned negative ion wind It has a blowing section from which it is sprayed into the treated water, The blowout section is formed on the radially inner and radially outer surfaces of the third gas transport section, the third gas transport section is positioned above and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the storage section, and a gap is formed between the third gas transport section and the bottom surface, and the water flow formed inside the treated water by the negative ion wind ejected from the blowout section and rising passes through the gap. It is characterized by the following:

[0009] Furthermore, in the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, The gas adjustment unit further includes a silencer housed within the container, which reduces the noise generated when the disc operates. It is characterized by the following:

[0010] Furthermore, in the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, Multiple outlets are formed at approximately equal intervals on the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface, respectively. It is characterized by the following: [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, watera storage section for storing treated water, configured to adjust the temperature and pressure of a gas; It's a negative ion wind. a gas adjustment section that generates adjusted gas; and a gas transport section that guides the adjusted gas adjusted by the gas adjustment section to the storage section, wherein The gas adjustment unit comprises a container and a disc disposed inside the container and having a plurality of through holes, and generates the negative ion wind by adjusting the discharge pressure of the gas passing through the through holes of the disc to 30 kPa or more and 150 kPa or less, and the discharge temperature to 40°C or more and 250°C or less. the gas transport section comprises: a first gas transport section extending from the outside of the storage section to the vicinity of a bottom surface of the storage section; a second gas transport section continuous with the first gas transport section and extending along the bottom surface; a third gas transport section continuous with the second gas transport section and formed in a substantially annular shape; and a hole formed in the third gas transport section, The aforementioned negative ion wind a blowout section from which [the gas] is blown out into the treated water, The blowout section is formed on the radially inner and radially outer surfaces of the third gas transport section, the third gas transport section is positioned above and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the storage section, and a gap is formed between the third gas transport section and the bottom surface, and the water flow formed inside the treated water by the negative ion wind ejected from the blowout section and rising passes through the gap. characterized in that: According to the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, The gas adjustment unit can generate negative ion wind at low cost, and the negative ion wind is sprayed into the treated water from outlets formed on the radially inner and radially outer surfaces of the roughly annular third gas transport unit. Additionally, the water flow passes through the gap formed between the third gas transport unit and the bottom unit, thereby effectively modifying the treated water.

[0012] Further, in the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, The gas adjustment unit further includes a silencer housed within the container, which reduces the noise generated when the disc operates. characterized in that: According to the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, The sound generated when the disc moves can be reduced by the silencer, thus suppressing noise generated from the device.

[0013] Further, in the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, Multiple outlets are formed at approximately equal intervals on the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface, respectively. characterized in that: According to the fluid reforming apparatus of the present invention, By forming multiple outlets at approximately equal intervals on both the radially inner and radially outer surfaces, negative ion air can be sprayed onto the treated water from numerous outlets, increasing the opportunities for contact between the negative ion air and the treated water and effectively modifying the treated water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fluid reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a top view showing a gas transport section of the fluid reforming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing the gas transport section of the fluid reforming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view and the like showing a gas adjustment section of the fluid reforming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a graph showing effects of the fluid reforming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0015] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals will be used for identical components, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the fluid reforming apparatus 10. In Figure 1, the direction of flow of the reformed gas 14 is indicated by arrows. The same applies to other figures.

[0017] The fluid reforming device 10 mainly comprises a storage unit 12, a gas adjustment unit 15, and a gas transport unit 16. The general function of the fluid reforming device 10 is to generate a modified gas 14 by reforming the gas 13 taken in from the gas adjustment unit 15, and to reform the treated water 11 by aerating the treated water 11 with the modified gas 14.

[0018] The treated water 11 is a liquid that is modified by the fluid modification device 10, and can be, for example, water. Examples of water that can be used include tap water, well water, or spring water.

[0019] The storage section 12 stores the treated water 11. The storage section 12 is made of, for example, a metal plate such as an iron plate or a synthetic resin plate such as acrylic resin, and has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape. The top of the storage section 12 may be open or closed. Although not shown here, the storage section 12 is connected to an inlet pipe for introducing the treated water 11 before modification and an outlet pipe for discharging the treated water 11 after modification.

[0020] The gas adjustment unit 15 generates adjusted gas 14 by adjusting the temperature and pressure of the gas 13. Details of the gas adjustment unit 15 will be described later with reference to Figure 4.

[0021] The gas transport section 16 is a conduit for guiding the adjusted gas 14, which has been adjusted in the gas adjustment section 15, to the storage section 12. The gas transport section 16 is made of a metal such as iron or a synthetic resin such as polyvinyl chloride. The gas transport section 16 has a first gas transport section 161, a second gas transport section 162, a third gas transport section 163, and a blowout section 17.

[0022] The first gas transport section 161 extends from outside the storage section 12 to near the bottom surface of the storage section 12. For example, the right end portion of the first gas transport section 161 is connected to the gas adjustment section 15. The middle portion of the first gas transport section 161 passes through the upper opening of the storage section 12. The left end portion of the first gas transport section 161 extends toward the bottom surface of the storage section 12.

[0023] The second gas transport section 162 extends along the bottom surface, continuously with the first gas transport section 161. Specifically, the second gas transport section 162 is a substantially straight conduit, located near the bottom surface of the storage section 12, and extends substantially parallel and substantially linearly to the bottom surface. The lower end of the first gas transport section 161 communicates with the middle section of the second gas transport section 162.

[0024] The third gas transport section 163 is formed in a substantially annular shape, continuous with the second gas transport section 162. Specifically, the third gas transport section 163 is located near the bottom surface of the storage section 12 and extends substantially parallel to the bottom surface. The left end of the second gas transport section 162 communicates with the inner portion of the left end of the third gas transport section 163. Also, the right end of the second gas transport section 162 communicates with the inner portion of the right end of the third gas transport section 163.

[0025] The discharge section 17 is a hole formed in the third gas transport section 163, through which the gas 13 is ejected into the treated water 11. Details of the discharge section 17 will be described later with reference to Figure 2.

[0026] A method for modifying treated water 11 using a fluid modification device 10 will be described. First, treated water 11 is introduced into the storage unit 12. Once sufficient treated water 11 has been stored in the storage unit 12, gas 13, for example air from the atmosphere, is modified into modified gas 14 in the gas modification unit 15. The modified gas 14 is introduced into the third gas modification unit 163 via the first gas modification unit 161 and the second gas modification unit 162. The modified gas 14 introduced into the third gas modification unit 163 is released into the treated water 11 from a blowout 17 formed in the third gas modification unit 163. The modified gas 14 rises inside the treated water 11. If the release of modified gas 14 inside the treated water 11 continues, the treated water 11 is gradually modified. For example, the pH of the treated water 11 rises. Once the treated water 11 has been sufficiently reformed, for example, when the pH of the treated water 11 reaches a predetermined value, the operation of the gas adjustment unit 15 is terminated and the treated water 11 is transferred from the storage unit 12 to a predetermined location.

[0027] For example, the treated water 11 is used to clean the surface of a metal plate before painting. After cleaning is complete, the surface of the metal plate is painted. The treated water 11 in this embodiment is produced by simply treating tap water, for example. Therefore, the treated water 11 after cleaning can be easily disposed of as wastewater. In addition, since cleaning can be performed without adding detergents, the cost required for cleaning can be reduced. Furthermore, the modified treated water 11 can also be applied to agriculture, thereby extending the shelf life of agricultural products after harvest.

[0028] Figure 2 is a top view showing the gas transport section 16 of the fluid reforming apparatus 10.

[0029] The third gas transport section 163 is made of a resin pipe made of synthetic resin such as polyvinyl chloride, which has been bent into a roughly ring shape.

[0030] As mentioned above, a blowout section 17 is formed in the third gas transport section 163. The blowout section 17 is a through hole formed in the third gas transport section 163. The blowout section 17 has an outer blowout section 171 and an inner blowout section 172.

[0031] The outer discharge section 171 is a through-hole formed in the radially outer portion of the third gas transport section 163. Multiple outer discharge sections 171 are formed in the radially outer portion at approximately equal intervals, for example, every 2.0 cm. The outer discharge section 171 is formed, for example, as a through-hole exhibiting a substantially circular shape with a diameter of approximately 2 mm. The outer discharge section 171 can be easily formed, for example, by an electric drill. In this embodiment, the equipment generally required when generating microbubbles is not needed, so the overall configuration of the device can be simplified.

[0032] The inner discharge section 172 is a through-hole formed in the radially inner portion of the third gas transport section 163. Multiple inner discharge sections 172 are formed in the radially outer portion at approximately equal intervals, for example, at intervals of 2.0 cm. The inner discharge section 172 is formed, for example, as a through-hole exhibiting a substantially circular shape with a diameter of approximately 2 mm. The inner discharge section 172 can be easily formed, for example, by an electric drill.

[0033] The adjusted gas 14 introduced from the first gas transport unit 161 flows through the second gas transport unit 162 in a leftward and rightward direction. The adjusted gas 14 that flows into the third gas transport unit 163 flows along the interior of the third gas transport unit 163. Subsequently, the adjusted gas 14 is discharged to the outside, i.e., the treated water 11 mentioned above, via the outer discharge unit 171 and the inner discharge unit 172.

[0034] In this embodiment, since an outer discharge section 171 and an inner discharge section 172 are formed on both the radially outer and radially inner sides of the third gas transport section 163, a large number of discharge sections 17 can be formed. This increases the opportunities for the adjusted gas 14 released from the discharge sections 17 to come into contact with the treated water 11, thereby greatly enhancing the effect of modifying the treated water 11.

[0035] Figure 3 is a lateral cross-sectional view showing the gas transport section 16 of the fluid reforming apparatus 10.

[0036] As described above, the adjusted gas 14 is released into the treated water 11 from the outer discharge section 171 and the inner discharge section 172 formed in the third gas transport section 163. The released adjusted gas 14 rises inside the treated water 11. At this time, the rising adjusted gas 14 forms a water flow inside the treated water 11. In this way, the opportunities for the adjusted gas 14 to come into contact with the treated water 11 are further increased, and the treated water 11 can be effectively modified.

[0037] Furthermore, the third gas transport unit 163 is positioned at a distance from the bottom surface 121 of the storage unit 12. That is, a gap is formed between the lower end of the third gas transport unit 163 and the upper surface of the bottom surface 121. In this way, the water flow generated by the rise of the adjusted gas 14 inside the treated water 11 can pass through the gap formed between the third gas transport unit 163 and the bottom surface 121. As a result, the water flow is formed more effectively, contact between the adjusted gas 14 and the treated water 11 is further promoted, and the treated water 11 can be modified more quickly and effectively.

[0038] Figure 4 is a lateral cross-sectional view showing the gas adjustment section 15 of the fluid reforming apparatus 10. The upper part of Figure 4 shows the gas adjustment section 15, and the lower part of Figure 4 shows the disc 21.

[0039] The gas adjustment unit 15 mainly comprises a container 19, a blower 18, piping 26, a silencer 20, a disc 21, a valve 23, etc. As described above, the gas adjustment unit 15 is a component that generates adjusted gas 14 from gas 13.

[0040] The general function of the fluid reforming device 10 is to take in air from the blower 18, and by adjusting the discharge pressure and discharge temperature of this air, generate an optimal thermal shock wave that produces resonant electromagnetic waves that resonate with the natural frequency of water molecules in the air, thereby separating the hydrogen bonds of water molecules in the air and releasing electrons from hydrogen atoms, thereby generating a modified gas 14 which is a negative ion wind.

[0041] The container 19 is made of a metal cylinder and constitutes the main body of the gas adjustment unit 15. The container 19 has an inlet 27 and an outlet 28. The inlet 27 is an opening through which gas 13 is introduced by communicating with the air blower 18. The outlet 28 is an opening through which the adjusted gas 14 is discharged. The inlet 27 of the container 19 and the air blower 18 are connected by a pipe 29. A pipe 30 for releasing the adjusted gas 14 to the outside of the container 19 is connected to the outlet 28 of the container 19. The internal space of the container 19 is formed into space 31 and space 32. In the airflow through the gas adjustment unit 15, space 31 is the upstream portion and space 32 is the downstream portion.

[0042] The blower 18 takes in air (gas 13) from the atmosphere and blows the gas 13 into the container 19 at a predetermined airflow rate.

[0043] The piping 26 is installed outside the container 19 and connects space 31 and space 32.

[0044] The silencer 20 is made of a metal linear member that is wrapped around it. The silencer 20 is housed in space 31 and space 32, respectively. The silencer 20 absorbs the sound generated when the disc 21 operates and reduces the noise generated from the gas adjustment unit 15.

[0045] The disc 21 is a metal plate positioned at the boundary between space 31 and space 32, and functions as a means for adjusting the discharge pressure and discharge temperature. The disc 21 has a plurality of through holes 22 that penetrate in the direction of its thickness. It is positioned upright in the longitudinal center of the inside of the container 19 so that the direction of penetration of the through holes 22 is the same as the direction of air outflow. The number and diameter of the through holes 22 formed in the disc 21 can be appropriately changed according to the dimensions of the container 19 and the adjustment range of the air discharge pressure and discharge temperature. The system is configured to generate a regulated gas 14, which is a negative ion wind, by adjusting the discharge pressure and discharge temperature of the air passing through the through holes 22 of the disc 21.

[0046] Valve 23 is installed in the middle of piping 29. Valve 24 is installed in the middle of piping 30. Valve 25 is installed in the middle of piping 26. Valves 23, 24, and 25 are configured to adjust the inflow rate of gas 13 and the outflow rate of conditioned gas 14. Here, valve 25 functions as a control valve to adjust the temperature and pressure of the air sealed in two spaces 31 and 32 formed inside the container 19, and to fine-tune the discharge pressure and discharge temperature of the air passing through the through-hole 22 of the disc 21.

[0047] Next, a method for generating a modified gas 14, which is a negative ion wind, using the gas adjustment unit 15 will be described.

[0048] First, air (gas 13) is sent from the blower 18 through the piping 29 and the inlet 27 into the container 19 that forms the gas adjustment unit 15.

[0049] Next, the gas 13 sealed inside the container 19 is adjusted to a predetermined discharge pressure (for example, 30 kPa to 150 kPa) and discharge temperature (40°C to 250°C) and passed through the through-hole 22 of the disc 21 to generate a negative ion wind. In other words, a negative ion wind exists in the space 32 where the air is sealed after passing through the through-hole 22 of the disc 21. This is thought to be because when the heated and compressed high-pressure air passes through the through-hole 22 of the disc 21, it rapidly diffuses as a jet stream, generating resonant electromagnetic waves that are presumed to resonate with the natural frequency of water molecules in the air. This causes the water molecules in the air to resonate, separating hydrogen bonds, and electrons released from hydrogen atoms are incorporated into the nitrogen outer layer, resulting in negative ions. Then, the adjusted gas 14, which is the negative ion wind, is released from the outlet 28 of the container 19 through the piping 30 as needed.

[0050] When the emitted negative ion air was measured with a negative ion meter, 1760 negative ions / cc were detected at a distance of 5m from the device's outlet when the discharge pressure during normal operation was 80kPa.

[0051] In other words, the gas adjustment unit 15 can generate the adjusted gas 14 by adjusting its discharge pressure and discharge temperature, making it possible to efficiently generate the adjusted gas 14, which is a negative ion wind, using a small device at low cost. Furthermore, the gas adjustment unit 15 can suitably adjust not only the pH of the adjusted gas 14, but also the ORP (oxidation-reduction potential), DO (dissolved oxygen), and pH potential.

[0052] As described above, in this embodiment, the adjusted gas 14 obtained in the gas adjustment unit 15 is aerated into the treated water 11, so the treated water 11 can be effectively modified. For example, the pH of the treated water 11 can be increased.

[0053] Figure 5 is a graph showing the effect of the fluid reforming device 10. The horizontal axis represents the time during which the fluid reforming device 10 continues to reform the treated water 11, and the vertical axis represents the pH of the treated water 11.

[0054] Referring to this graph, it can be seen that the pH of the treated water 11 increases as the treatment of the treated water 11 by the fluid reforming device 10 continues. Specifically, the pH of the treated water 11 was about 6.5 immediately after the start, but after 20 minutes, the pH of the treated water 11 is 8 or higher. In other words, by continuing the treatment by the fluid reforming device 10, the treated water 11 can be made alkaline without using chemicals. Furthermore, by using alkaline treated water 11, the surface of metal plates such as iron plates can be effectively cleaned, for example.

[0055] Furthermore, the treated water 11 modified by the fluid modification device 10 can be applied to the agricultural field. For example, when the modified treated water 11 was used during the growth of plants such as lettuce and strawberries, the storage period of the plants after harvesting was extended. The reason for such remarkable effects is still under investigation, but it is predicted that the modification of the treated water 11 by the fluid modification device 10 modifies the treated water 11 at the molecular level, thereby suppressing the growth of bacteria in the treated water 11.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be combined with each other. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0057] 10 Fluid reforming apparatus 11. Treated water 12 Storage section 121 Bottom part 13 Gases 14 Conditioned gas 15 Gas adjustment section 16 Gas Transport Section 161 First Gas Transport Section 162 Second Gas Transport Section 163 Third Gas Transport Section 17. Outlet 171 Outer outlet 172 Inner air outlet 18. Blower 19 Container 20 Silencers 21 disks 22 Through hole 23 valves 24 valves 25 valves 26 Piping 27 Entrance 28 Exit section 29 Piping 30 Piping 31 Space 32 Space

Claims

1. A storage section in which treated water is stored, A gas adjustment unit that generates a regulated gas, which is a negative ion wind, by adjusting the temperature and pressure of the gas, The system includes a gas transport unit that guides the adjusted gas, after it has been adjusted in the gas adjustment unit, to the storage unit. The gas adjustment unit comprises a container and a disc disposed inside the container and having a plurality of through holes, and generates the negative ion wind by adjusting the discharge pressure of the gas passing through the through holes of the disc to 30 kPa or more and 150 kPa or less, and the discharge temperature to 40°C or more and 250°C or less. The aforementioned gas transport unit is, A first gas transport section extending from outside the storage section to near the bottom surface of the storage section, A second gas transport section is continuous with the first gas transport section and extends along the bottom surface, A third gas transport section, which is continuous with the second gas transport section and is formed in a substantially annular shape, The third gas transport section has a hole formed therein, and the negative ion wind is blown out into the treated water, The blowing section is formed on the radially inner surface and radially outer surface of the third gas transport section, The fluid reforming apparatus is characterized in that the third gas transport section is positioned above and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the storage section, a gap is formed between the third gas transport section and the bottom surface, and the water flow formed inside the treated water by the negative ion wind ejected from the blowing section and rising passes through the gap.

2. The fluid reforming apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the gas conditioning unit further comprises a silencer housed in the container for reducing noise generated when the disc operates.

3. The fluid reforming apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of outlets are formed at substantially equal intervals on the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface, respectively.

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