RUMINANT-SOURCE METHANE CAPTURE SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a methane capture system that enables the capture, separation, and storage of methane gas produced by intestinal fermentation in ruminants, particularly cattle, in a barn environment. The system consists of a hood housing, main gas collection inlet, selective permeable methane detection module, pressure regulator and main control valve, methane storage line, discharge / exhaust line, gas discharge outlet, gas sampling line, gas inlet connector, and a methane storage cylinder / tank array. The gas collected through the wide-mouthed hood housing is conveyed to the selective permeable methane detection module via the gas sampling line, where the methane gas is separated from other gases and directed to the storage unit via the methane storage line. Non-methane gases are discharged from the system via the discharge / exhaust line and gas discharge outlet. In this way, selective capture and storage of methane gas produced in the barn environment is ensured.

Description

1 TARIFF RUMINANT-SOURCE METHANE CAPTURE SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention is based on intestinal fermentation in ruminants, particularly cattle. Selective capture of the produced methane gas in the barn environment, separating it from other gases. wide-mouth gas canisters for separation and safe storage A methane 10 containing a selective permeable methane detection module with a collection structure. It is related to the capture system. State of the Art Cattle eat 15 liters per day, depending on factors such as physiological condition, nutrition, and age. It can produce an average of 200-500 liters of methane gas. Methane gas, Compared to carbon dioxide, it has 28 times more greenhouse effect. As a gas with high energy density, it is used as an energy source in many sectors. It is available for use. Practices for collecting methane gas produced in cattle barns. It is quite limited. In current methods, methane gas collection is generally storage of manure in a specific environment using the anaerobic digestion system method and recovering the gas produced by subjecting it to various processes It is based on these methods. In these methods, the environment is more controlled, and the gas obtained is 25. Its purity can be higher. In current practices, gas is extracted from manure using the anaerobic digestion system method. Although production is carried out, approximately the amount of methane gas produced from cattle is... 80-90% of it comes from intestinal fermentation and directly from barn 30 is released into the atmosphere. Therefore, methane produced directly from animals... Approaches to collecting the gas remain limited. 2 Methane is commonly found in enclosed barns, especially in cold regions. The density can be high, which is problematic both for animals and... This constitutes a situation that needs to be considered in terms of atmospheric conditions. The presence of different gases in the barn environment and the rapid release of the produced methane gas dilution, methane recovery and capture for energy purposes 5 It makes things more difficult. An efficient method for the processing of methane gas produced from intestinal fermentation in animals. Capturing it in this way is a fundamental technique encountered in current technical applications. This is one of the problems. The variety of gases in the barn environment and the dilution of methane gas 10 due to its tendency, towards efficient and selective collection of methane gas. Systems are needed. Purpose of the Invention The invention introduces a new approach to this field, different from the structures currently used in the technology. the creation of a structure with different technical features that brings about innovation It aims to... The primary purpose of the invention is to produce 20 from cattle as a result of intestinal fermentation. The goal is to capture methane gas. Another purpose of the invention is to mix the produced methane gas with the barn air. The goal is to prevent thinning. Another aim of the invention is to more efficiently utilize methane gas found in barn environments. The aim is to ensure that they are collected in this way. Another purpose of the invention is to collect methane-rich air through wide-mouthed collection points. Its structure ensures that the gas is directed to the gas collection channel. 30 Another aim of the invention is to selectively separate methane gas from other gases. The goal is to enable separation. 3 Another purpose of the invention is to enable the storage of the captured methane gas. Another objective of the invention is to improve the efficiency of capturing methane gas produced in barns. The aim is to ensure its increase. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given below. a detailed explanation written with figures and references to these figures This will make it clearer, and therefore the evaluation will also be based on this. This should be done taking into account the figures and detailed explanations. Technical Effects Provided by the Invention Thanks to the invention; • Methane gas produced as a result of intestinal fermentation is released into the barn air at a rate of 15 This allows it to be captured without being diluted by mixing. • Thanks to its wide-mouthed hood design, it can store methane-rich substances. It allows air to be collected and directed into the gas collection channel. • Selective permeable methane detection module distinguishes methane gas from other gases. It enables them to be distinguished and transmitted to the system. 20 • More efficient use of methane gas produced in barn environments It allows for collection. • By enabling the selective storage and recovery of methane gas. It allows. • It increases the efficiency of methane gas capture in barns. 25 • Methane gas is separated from other gases and transferred to the storage unit. It enables guidance. • Towards using methane gas as an energy source It makes storage possible. • The release of methane gas from the barn environment into the atmosphere is 30 It contributes to its reduction. 4 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 shows an overview of the ruminant-derived methane capture system and It is a schematic representation of the elements that make up the system. Drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are useful for understanding the existing invention. Details that are not necessary may have been omitted. Furthermore, the most important... functions that are at least substantially identical or at least substantially identical The elements that exist are indicated by the same number. Explanations of Figure References 1. Hood Body (Volumetric collection dome) 2. Main Gas Collection Inlet (Dome apex intake port) 3. Selective Permeable Methane Detection Module (Decision-making sensor and valve 15 unit) 4. Pressure Regulator and Main Control Valve 5. Methane Storage Line 6. Discharge / Exhaust Line 7. Gas Vent Outlet 20 8. Gas Sampling Line 9. Gas Inlet Connector (Module connection point) 10. Methane Storage Tube / Tank Array Detailed Description of the Invention 25 In this detailed description, the preferred configurations of the invention are presented, only in relation to the subject matter. for a better understanding and without creating any limiting effects. This is explained as follows. The invention is based on intestinal fermentation in ruminants, particularly cattle. Capturing the produced methane gas in a barn environment and separating it from other gases. It is a methane capture system that enables the storage of waste. The system captures and stores methane from animals. through a wide-mouthed range hood body mounted above the area where he / she sleeps Collection of methane-rich air, selective sampling via gas sampling line 35 the transmission of methane to the permeable methane detection module and the separation of methane gas from other gases It selectively separates and stores the methane in a storage tube. Thus, the methane gas produced as a result of intestinal fermentation is released into the barn air. This prevents dilution by mixing and ensures that methane gas produced in barns is processed more efficiently. It is made possible to collect them in some way. 5 The invention consists of a hood body (1), main gas collection inlet (2), and selectively permeable methane. sensing module (3), pressure regulator and main control valve (4), methane storage line (5), discharge / exhaust line (6), gas discharge outlet (7), gas sampling line (8), gas inlet connector (9) and methane storage tube / tank array (10) 10 It consists of its elements. The Hood Body (1) is positioned above the area where the animals lie. It is a volumetric collection dome. It enables the collection of gas formed in the barn environment. It forms a gas collection unit. Thanks to its wide opening, the gas is collected by the system 15 It allows for redirection into it. Main Gas Collection Inlet (2) is located at the dome apex of the hood body. This is the suction port. It allows the collected gas to be drawn into the system. Selective Permeable Methane Detection Module (3), gases present in the environment A decision-making sensor that recognizes and distinguishes methane gas from other gases. It is the module containing the valve unit. It utilizes NDIR-based selective sensor technology. It is equipped to transport methane gas to the storage unit. Pressure Regulator and Main Control Valve (4) control the gas flow in the system. It is the component that enables this. The valve specified in the production parameters. decision-making mechanism and flow control in the guidance process It ensures its realization. Methane Storage Line (5), output from selective permeable methane detection module gas that enables the transport of high-purity methane gas to the storage unit It is the way. 6 Discharge / Exhaust Line (6) removes non-methane gases from the system. It is the line that provides. Within the scope of the discharge line operation, gases other than methane... It ensures their disposal. Gas Discharge Outlet (7), gases directed to the discharge line are released outside the system 5 It is the exit section that allows it to be removed. Gas Sampling Line (8) selectively permeable to the gas collected in the hood body. This is the main pipe that ensures the controlled transfer of methane to the methane detection module. Diameter and length are 10 according to flow optimization and gas density. It is adjustable. Gas Inlet Connector (9), selective permeable methane with gas sampling line. Module connector that enables the connection between the sensing module That's the point. 15 Methane Storage Tube / Tank Array (10), selective permeable methane detection storage of methane gas separated from other gases by the module It is a pressure-resistant storage unit that provides a suitable storage solution for methane. It consists of an industrial-type tube or tank array produced as standard. 20 The operation of the ruminant-derived methane capture system shown in Figure 1. The principle is to collect methane gas produced in the barn environment, selectively. It is based on the principle of separation and storage. The system consists of a hood body (1) mounted above the area where the animals lie. It is starting to work. It has a wide-mouthed volumetric collection dome structure. The hood body (1) contains methane, which is formed as a result of intestinal fermentation. It enables the collection of air rich in gas. The collected gas is then transferred to the main It is taken into the system via the gas collection inlet (2). Thanks to this structure, 30 This prevents methane gas from diluting by mixing with the barn air. Gas received by the main gas collection inlet (2), gas sampling line (8) The gas is transmitted to the selective permeable methane detection module (3) via. 7 Sampling line (8) is the main line that enables controlled transport of gas to the module. It takes on the role of a pipe. The gas inlet connector (9) is the gas sampling line (8) establishing the connection between the selective permeable methane detection module (3) It provides. Selective permeable methane detection module (3), NDIR-based selective sensor technology It is equipped with a system that can recognize methane gas among the gases present in the environment. It separates it from other gases. The module consists of a decision-making sensor and valve unit. It includes directing the gas flow after methane gas detection. The process is being carried out. 10 The pressure regulator and main control valve (4) in the system regulate the gas flow. It ensures control. Decision-making mechanism in the valve steering process. and flow control is performed. The module measures the methane content of the detected gas. If the gas flow exceeds the determined threshold value, methane storage 15 It directs to line (5). Methane gas is transferred from the methane storage line (5) to the methane storage cylinder / tank. Methane storage tube / tank array (10) is transferred to and stored. Industrial-grade, pressure-resistant 20 manufactured for methane storage. It is a storage unit. Thus, methane gas, which is separated from other gases, is stored. is provided. The methane content of the detected gas must be below the specified threshold value, or If it contains foreign gas, the gas flow is discharged to the exhaust line (6) 25 It is directed. The discharge / exhaust line (6) directs non-methane gases out of the system. It ensures the removal of gases through the gas discharge outlet (7) of the system. It is given outside. In conclusion, the system, through the combined operation of the elements shown in Figure 1, produces 30 Methane gas produced as a result of intestinal fermentation in the barn environment collection, selective separation from other gases, and methane storage It enables storage in a series of tubes / tanks. 8 The invention's production method involves the manufacture of the hood body (1), selective permeable methane detection module (3) and gas sampling line (8) integrated into the system performing leak tests, selecting the methane from storage and quality control to visual testing processes of the final product The process consists of the following steps. 5 First, the range hood body (1) is manufactured. The range hood body thermoforming process of polymer or composite material in production This process is implemented at a production temperature of 180 °C to 240 °C. It is within this range, and the molding pressure is applied in the range of 5-10 bar. 10 Selective permeable methane detection following the production of the hood body (1) The module (3) is integrated into the mechanism. Calibration of the sensing module In this process, methane selectivity and threshold value are adjusted. Methane threshold value It is in the range of 2-5% volumetrically, and the module's response time is from 500 ms to 15 ms. It is small. In the next stage, the gas sampling line (8) is integrated into the mechanism. Leakage and chemical resistance testing after gas sampling line installation. Tests are being carried out. The pressure resistance of the gas sampling line is 2-5 bar. It is within the range of -20 °C and +60 °C, with an operating temperature range of -20 °C to +60 °C. Leakage checks are performed after the system assembly is complete. This process is carried out. Within this process, the hood body (1) and the gas The connections of the sampling line are being checked. 25 A valve steering process is applied to direct the gas flow. Decision-making and flow control are implemented during this process. Valve transition. The duration is between 0.1-0.5 seconds, and the system operates on 12 V or 24 V DC. It operates at voltage 30. During the storage phase of the selected methane gas, the gas is placed in a storage cylinder / tank. Transfer and pressurization of methane to the array (10) are carried out. 9 The gas storage pressure is in the range of 150-250 bar, and the compressor temperature... It is operated with a cooling system to maintain a maximum temperature of 45 °C. Operation of discharge line (6) for the removal of gases other than methane is applied. Within this process, the flow rate is in the range of 10-50 L / min, and 5 The moisture filtration efficiency is 90% or higher. Finally, the final product undergoes quality control and visual testing before production begins. The method is being completed.

Claims

REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to the production of bacteria resulting from intestinal fermentation in ruminants, particularly cattle. Capturing the produced methane gas in a barn environment distinguishes it from other gases. It is a methane capture system for separation and storage, 5 Its feature is a range hood positioned over the area where the animals sleep. body (1), a main body located at the dome apex of the hood body gas collection inlet (2), selector including decision sensor and valve unit Permeable methane detection module (3), pressure regulator and main control valve (4), methane storage line (5), discharge / exhaust line (6), gas discharge outlet (7), 10 gas sampling line (8), gas inlet connector (9) and methane storage It contains tube / tank array (10).

2. A ruminant-derived methane capture system conforming to Claim 1, with the following characteristics: selective permeable methane detection module (3), gases present in the environment It includes a sensor and valve unit that recognizes methane gas among them. 15 and it is equipped with NDIR-based selective sensor technology.

3. A ruminant-derived methane capture system conforming to Claim 1, with the following characteristics: gas sampling line (8), gas collected in the hood body (1) gas inlet via connector (9) to selective permeable methane detection module (3) It is connected in a way that will transmit the information. 20 4. A ruminant-derived methane capture system conforming to Claim 1, with the following characteristics: The gas that the selective permeable methane detection module (3) identifies as methane methane to the storage line (5), non-methane gases to the discharge / exhaust line (6) with pressure regulator and main control valve (4) to direct. It is related. 25 5. A ruminant-derived methane capture system conforming to Claim 1, with the following characteristics: methane storage line (5), from selective permeable methane detection module (3) to transfer the released methane gas to the methane storage tube / tank array (10) It is regulated.

6. A ruminant-derived methane capture system conforming to Claim 1, with the following specifications: 30 discharge / exhaust line (6), non-methane gases to gas discharge outlet (7) It is arranged in a way that will transmit the message.

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