System for the dilution of a gas in a fluid using ultrasound
A compact and mobile gas dissolution system with ultrasonic and turbulence features addresses inefficiencies in existing systems, achieving high gas dissolution rates and low energy consumption, suitable for various industries.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2025/057075
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-12
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing gas dissolution systems in liquid fluids are inefficient, large, and energy-intensive, failing to achieve high gas dissolution rates and are often fixed installations that require additional machinery for transport.
A compact and mobile gas dissolution system incorporating gas injection mechanisms, turbulence-generating elements, and an ultrasonic transmission medium with a transducer, which promotes gas mixing and self-cleaning, achieving a high gas dissolution capacity with low energy consumption.
The system enhances gas dissolution in liquid fluids by up to 33 to 200 kg/h/m³ with energy consumption of 0.22 to 0.57 kWh/kgO2, is transportable, and reduces maintenance frequency through self-cleaning, suitable for applications in water treatment, aeration, mining, agriculture, and aquaculture.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] ULTRASONIC GAS DILUTION SYSTEM IN A FLUID
[0002] DESCRIPTIVE MEMORANDUM
[0003] FIELD OF INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to the water or wastewater treatment industry, aeration, gas fixation in liquid fluids, the mining industry, agriculture, aquaculture, and / or gas dilution in liquid fluids. In particular, the present invention relates to a system that increases the percentage of gas dissolution in a liquid fluid and is optionally compact and mobile, thus achieving a high oxygen / air dissolution capacity in an aqueous fluid in a small / compact and / or transportable system with low energy consumption relative to the oxygen dissolution capacity (0.22 to 0.57 kWh / kgO2) and which does not require cranes or additional machinery for transport.Furthermore, this system incorporates turbulence-generating elements, or vanes, and achieves resonance of the gas bubbles within the liquid fluid. This further increases the percentage of gas dissolution in the liquid fluid with low energy consumption, where the bubble size is on the order of micro and nano bubbles. Another advantage of this system is that, with the configuration of an ultrasonic transmission medium and an ultrasonic transducer, the equipment is self-cleaning, thus reducing maintenance frequency and improving the system's operational continuity.
[0005] STATE OF THE ART
[0006] Currently, in the water and wastewater treatment industry, aeration, mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and / or gas dilution in liquid fluids, a common problem is that the equipment achieves low gas dilution in the liquid fluid and is often a large installation, typically embedded in buildings, sheds, and / or fixed structures, with high energy consumption relative to its oxygen dissolution capacity. Various solutions have been found in the state of the art, but these only partially and inefficiently address the technical problem.Among the known is publication number KR 20180096247 A, which discloses an oxygen dissolution apparatus for a water tank, installed, in pipe form, in a pipe connecting between a water pump and the water tank, on a ship, which includes: a plurality of water tanks filled with live fish; the water pump that pumps seawater to supply it to the water tanks; and the pipe that supplies the seawater pumped from the water pump to the water tanks, wherein the oxygen dissolution apparatus comprises: a dissolution tube coupled to the pipe; an oxygen injection unit that supplies oxygen upstream within the dissolution tube; and an ultrasonic apparatus disposed downstream of the oxygen supply aeration unit.The oxygen supply aeration unit delivers oxygen from an external oxygen source to the seawater flowing through the dissolution tube via an oxygen distribution nozzle installed in the dissolution tube. The ultrasonic oxygen apparatus comprises: an ultrasonic oscillation circuit; and an ultrasonic vibration unit that induces vibration in the seawater by means of ultrasonic waves oscillated by the ultrasonic oscillation circuit to cause resonance in the air molecules dissolved in the water by means of ultrasonic waves to improve the solubility of oxygen in water. However, this document does not disclose a system that increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid and that is optionally compact and portable.
[0007] Another document is publication number US20190374912A1, which discloses a method for manufacturing beverages or other liquids containing bubbles. This method uses a system for manufacturing liquids containing bubbles that includes: a bubble-generating unit that generates fine bubbles in a liquid; a bubble-collapse unit that is connected to the bubble-generating unit to collapse the fine bubbles contained in the bubble-containing liquid supplied from the bubble-generating unit by passing the bubble-containing liquid through the bubble-collapse unit and irradiating the bubble-containing liquid with an ultrasonic wave; and a storage unit that is connected to the bubble-collapse unit to store the bubble-containing liquid supplied from the bubble-collapse unit.The method includes: a bubble generation stage to generate fine bubbles in the liquid using the bubble generator unit; a bubble collapse stage to generate superfine bubbles by creating an ultrasonic field using the bubble collapse unit to collapse the fine bubbles contained in the liquid; and a storage stage to store the bubble-containing liquid containing the superfine bubbles using the storage unit. Consequently, a beverage or other liquid containing superfine bubbles can be manufactured. However, this document does not disclose a system that increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid and that is optionally compact and portable.
[0008] SOLUTION TO THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM
[0009] To address the problem, a system is presented that increases the dissolution rate of a gas in a liquid fluid. This system, which is compact and mobile, achieves a high oxygen / air dissolution capacity in an aqueous fluid within a small, compact, and energy-efficient system (0.22 to 0.57 kWh / kgO2) relative to its oxygen dissolution capacity. It does not require cranes or additional machinery for transport. Furthermore, the system incorporates gas injection mechanisms and turbulence-generating elements (vanes) to promote the mixing of gas bubbles in the liquid fluid. This further increases the gas dissolution rate, resulting in a gas dissolution capacity-to-volume ratio of 33 to 200 kg / h / m³. 3 .
[0010] Another additional feature of the present system is that with an ultrasonic transmission medium with an ultrasonic transducer that performs a dual function, promoting the dissolution of the gas in the liquid fluid, increasing the gas dissolution capacity in the system, and enabling the equipment to self-clean, thereby reducing the frequency of maintenance and increasing the operational continuity of the system.
[0011] Furthermore, this system is transportable either manually or because it has wheels and / or can be moved with manual equipment such as pallet jacks or loaded onto a light truck with the aid of a forklift. It is also understood that transportability or compactness means this system can be integrated or included in other means of transport such as boats, ships, and / or trucks. Moreover, it is applicable to systems that provide air, oxygen, and / or air or oxygen dissolved in water, in the form of containers, pontoons, and / or naval vessels. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention relates to a gas dissolution system in an aqueous medium that increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid, in the fixation of gases in liquid fluids, with low energy consumption in relation to an oxygen dissolution capacity (0.22 to 0.57 kWh / kgO2), water treatment, for aquaculture and / or the dilution of gases in liquid fluids, comprising: a chassis comprising a chamber containing pressurized aqueous fluid, wherein the chamber comprises: an inlet and an outlet of an aqueous fluid with at least one dissolved gas;to move the fluid from the proximal end to the distal end avoiding the use of external elements, such as auxiliary chambers and / or external pipes, improving the dilution of gases in an aqueous medium that increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid in a compact and / or transportable unit, a plurality of gas injection means located in said chamber; an ultrasonic transmission means located in the chamber and connected to an ultrasonic transducer and turbulence generation means located inside said chamber to maintain a turbulent regime and promote the mixing of the fluid with bubbles inside the chamber and thereby increase the amount of gas dissolved in the aqueous fluid, and optionally the system is small and lightweight, achieving a compact and manually transportable design.
[0013] Furthermore, the chassis comprises a pressurized aqueous fluid containment chamber, wherein the chamber comprises a proximal end with a fluid inlet operatively connected to at least one gas supply subsystem; and a distal end with an aqueous fluid outlet with at least one dissolved gas, operatively connected to at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem, wherein the operative connections may be quick couplings, one-way valves, control valves, remotely controlled solenoid valves, ball valves or on / off valves, or a combination of these coupling means with valves.
[0014] Additionally, the application of ultrasound during system operation generates continuous cleaning of internal components such as filters, drums, vanes or turbulence generation means, ducts, inner chamber body, etc.), preventing the scaling or adhesion of solids, organic or inorganic material that may be present in the aqueous medium to the internal components, thus reducing the frequency of system maintenance.
[0015] The size of the bubbles generated is on the order of micro and nano bubbles; in particular, the bubbles have a size between 0.1 and 1000 micrometers.
[0016] In aquaculture, this system can be integrated into pressurized gas dissolution systems, where a flow of pressurized water is pumped and oxygen is injected, resulting in a mixture of water with dissolved or partially dissolved oxygen. This mixture is then distributed to the culture media or areas requiring supplemental oxygen. These systems are particularly useful when oxygen needs to be dissolved but there is insufficient water column height and / or when passive diffusion systems (bubble diffusion) are insufficient or inefficient to meet the oxygen demand of the medium. Some examples of scenarios where this occurs are:
[0017] 1. During chemical treatment of fish in sea cages, where the depth of the tanks is reduced to no more than 4 meters from the surface,
[0018] 2. For oxygenation in fish farms, where the depth of the culture ponds is 1 to 2 meters,
[0019] 3. For shrimp farming, where the depth of the farming ponds is 1 to 1.5 meters.
[0020] 4. In marine fish farms, where the biological oxygen demand is high and systems with high oxygen transfer efficiency are required. In this scenario, oxygen diffusion occurs at depths of 1 to 20 meters.
[0021] 5. For the treatment and recovery of the seabed underlying aquaculture centers through oxygenation, where oxygen is injected into a water flow directly into the marine sediment. There, it acts as a promoter of aerobic degradation reactions of the organic matter deposited as a result of aquaculture activities. In this scenario, the oxygen injection depth is greater than 20 meters and in some cases can be hundreds of meters, reaching the seabed.
[0022] For all the above scenarios, the compact shape and easy mobility of the system generate a technical advantage, as it can be used in confined spaces and relocated from one culture medium to another without the need for machinery or cranes.
[0023] Among the operational characteristics of the dissolution system, it is noteworthy that the residence time of the liquid and gaseous fluid mixture within the system is 10 to 15 seconds. During this time, the fluid mixture is subjected to pressures between 180 kPa and 320 kPa (1.8 and 3.2 bar), turbulence with Reynolds numbers between 50,000 and 200,000, and ultrasonic power between 4.5 and 5.5 kW per m³ 3 of liquid. In a preferred configuration, this system delivers a flow rate of between 50 and 60 m 3 / hour; at a pressure of approximately 2.5 bar, with a mass flow rate of between 15 kg / hour and 30 kg / hour of gas, with an energy consumption of between 7.5 and 8.5 kW, resulting in an energy consumption of between 0.25 and 0.57 kWh / kg O2(gas).
[0024] DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0025] Figure 1 shows an internal side view of a preferred configuration of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2 shows an external side view of a preferred configuration of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 3 shows a front view of a preferred configuration of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 4 shows a rear view of a preferred configuration of the present invention. Figure 5A shows an external isometric view of a preferred configuration of the present invention with two wheels and a fixed support.
[0029] Figure 5B shows an external isometric view of a preferred configuration of the present invention with three wheels and lifting means.
[0030] Figure 5C shows an external isometric view of the preferred configuration of the present invention with three wheels, without the camera and with a lifting means.
[0031] Figure 6 shows a preferred top view of a turbulence generating medium with a plurality of perforations, which are preferably in its upper part.
[0032] Figure 7 shows a graph of oxygen concentration over time, where the ordinate corresponds to the oxygen concentration in mg / L and the abscissa corresponds to time in minutes: seconds.
[0033] Figure 8 shows a bubble size distribution graph, where the ordinate corresponds to the concentration in number of particles per mi (milliliters) raised to the seventh power of 10 and the abscissa corresponds to the size in nm (nanometers).
[0034] Figure 9 shows a graph of dissolved oxygen over time, where the ordinate corresponds to the concentration of dissolved oxygen in l / min and the abscissa corresponds to the time in minutes.
[0035] Figure 10 shows an external side view of a preferred configuration of the present invention, wherein the turbulence generating means (107) are continuous helical blades.
[0036] Figure 11 shows a schematic view of the system (1) with a plurality of fluid injection means (2000), which can be located at different depths within a water column with a floating subsystem supplying gaseous fluids (1000). Figure 12 shows a schematic view of the system (1) with a plurality of fluid injection means (2000), which can be located at different depths within a water column with a terrestrial subsystem supplying gaseous fluids (1000).
[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0038] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, a system (1) for dissolving gases in an aqueous medium is presented, which increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid in an economical, energy-efficient manner and through a compact and mobile configuration, for the treatment of water or wastewater, aeration, fixation of gases in liquid fluids in the mining, agricultural, and / or aquaculture industries, comprising: a chassis (200) comprising a chamber (100) containing pressurized aqueous fluid, wherein the chamber (100) comprises: a. a proximal end (100 p) with a fluid inlet (101);b. a distal end (100 d) with an outlet (102) for aqueous fluid with at least one dissolved gas, wherein the distal end (100 d) is operatively connected to at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) for the fluid to move from the proximal end (100 p) to the distal end (100 d), avoiding the use of external elements such as auxiliary chambers and / or external piping, improving gas dilution in aqueous medium, which increases the percentage of gas dissolution in a liquid fluid in a compact and / or transportable unit; c. at least one gas injection means (103) disposed inside the chamber (100) and which may also be longitudinally oriented to the fluid, wherein the gas injection means (103) is operatively connected to at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000), wherein said chamber (100) further comprises;d. at least one ultrasonic transmission means (106) located in the central area of the chamber (100) and in the longitudinal direction of the fluid, such that the gas (bubbles) injected by the gas injection means, also longitudinal to the fluid, is subjected to a constant ultrasonic power;and e. at least a pair of turbulence generating means (107) configured to generate dilution in a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid and bubbles within the chamber (100), located inside said chamber (100) which includes at least a transverse component of the chamber (100) with respect to the direction of the fluid, wherein the first turbulence generating means is oriented opposite to the second turbulence generating means and the area of each turbulence generating means comprises at least 20% of the transverse area of the chamber (100) leaving at least one opening opposite the next opening, to maintain a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid with bubbles within the chamber (100);wherein at least one ultrasonic transmission means (106) is operatively connected to at least one ultrasonic transducer (105), configured to increase the range of the ultrasonic waves and thereby increase the amount of gas dissolved in the aqueous fluid, thus improving dilution, and a drive and control unit (300) operatively connected to the at least one ultrasonic transducer (105), configured to control the ultrasonic frequency and deliver electrical power to the at least one ultrasonic transducer (105), transforming the electrical energy into mechanical vibration energy.
[0039] Thanks to the synergistic combination of the turbulence generation means (107) together with the ultrasonic transmission medium (106) and the ultrasonic transducer (105), very good results are obtained, such as the high residence time of the liquid and gaseous fluid mixture within the system, on the order of 10 to 15 seconds, with a turbulent regime, with turbulence with Reynolds numbers between 50,000 and 200,000 and with ultrasonic powers between 4.5 and 5.5 kW per m 3of liquid, which is a low energy consumption for the working flow rate of between 50 and 60 m3 / hour circulating through the system (1) of gas dissolution in aqueous medium, with a mass flow rate of between 15 kg / hour and 30 kg / hour of gas, with an energy consumption of between 7.5 and 8.5 kW. Resulting in an energy consumption per unit mass of between 0.25 and 0.57 kWh / kg O2 (gas). The above promotes the dilution of gaseous fluids in liquid fluids, since the combination of these three elements inside a pressurized chamber, i.e. the turbulence generation means (107), the ultrasonic transmission medium (106) and the ultrasonic transducer (105) described above, allows the production of bubbles of a size between 0.1 and 1000 micrometers inside said pressurized chamber, with pressures between 180 kPa and 320 kPa (1.8 and 3.2 bar).
[0040] In summary, due to the synergistic combination of the turbulence generation means (107) together with the ultrasonic transmission means (106) and the ultrasonic transducer (105), within the pressurized chamber a functional and integrated combination of two agitation systems (mechanical and ultrasonic) is obtained, with a specific arrangement (facing each other, area coverage), which is not anticipated or suggested by known techniques.
[0041] In a preferred configuration, the turbulence-generating means (107) are in contact with the ultrasonic transmission medium (106) and are configured to increase vibration, thereby improving the propagation of ultrasonic waves within the chamber (100) and the dissolution of gases in the aqueous medium. In a preferred configuration, which may or may not be combined with the previous one, the turbulence-generating means (107) are in contact with the inner wall of the chamber (100).
[0042] In another preferred configuration, the turbulence generating means (107) comprise perforations through which at least one gas injection means (103) and / or the ultrasonic transmission means (106) passes, allowing the gas to exit on both sides of the turbulence generating means (107).
[0043] In another preferred configuration, the turbulence generating means (107) are: transverse plates covering at least 20%, preferably 50%, of the cross-sectional area of the chamber (100), leaving at least one opening opposite the next, to maintain a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid with bubbles within the chamber (100); helical blades, with at least one helix pitch within the chamber (100), where each 360° helix, which may be continuous or discrete, is understood as a turbulence generating means (107), or it may also be a continuous helix of more than 360°, to improve dilution and maintain a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid with bubbles within the chamber (100), preventing air accumulation in unwanted areas within the chamber, which generates undesirable effects such as oxidation and / or residue accumulation.or the turbulence generating means (107) comprise a circular shape with a transverse arrangement with respect to the chamber (100) covering at least 50% and a ring shape with a transverse location with respect to the chamber (100) covering at least 50%, wherein the circular turbulence generating means (107) is interleaved with the ring-shaped turbulence generating means (107) to enhance dilution, maintain a turbulent regime, and promote mixing of the fluid with bubbles within the chamber (100), or mixing of these turbulence generating means (107) within the same chamber (100).
[0044] In another preferred configuration, the fluid inlet (101) is connected to a fluid booster pump (201) that delivers a pressure inside the chamber (100) of between 1 and 5 bar.
[0045] In another preferred configuration, the chassis (200) comprises rolling means (202) to make the system (1) mobile.
[0046] In another preferred configuration, the system (1) comprises at least three gas injection means (103) and / or at least one gas injection means (103) is a porous material through which at least one gas is passed, to generate bubbles inside the chamber (100).
[0047] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gas injection means (103) is a porous membrane through which at least one gas passes to generate bubbles inside the chamber (100), or the at least one gas injection means (103) is a perforated pipe. In another preferred configuration, the at least one gas injection means (103) is a sintered filter with pores between 1,000 and 1 micrometer, configured to produce bubbles, thereby achieving a bubble size between 0.1 and 1,000 micrometers.
[0048] A gas source, such as at least one gas fluid supply subsystem (1000) supplies gas to at least one gas injection means (103) wherein the gas is selected from oxygen, air, nitrogen, or a mixture thereof.
[0049] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gas injection means (103) comprises perforations or porosities in the range of 1 to 1000 micrometers (µm), configured to produce bubbles and thereby achieve bubbles with a size between 0.1 and 1000 micrometers, wherein the at least one gas injection means (103) further comprises couplings (108), wherein said couplings (108) are operatively connected to the at least one gas fluid supply subsystem (1000).
[0050] In another preferred configuration, the at least one ultrasonic transducer (105) operates at frequencies between 5 kHz and 40 kHz and more preferably operates at frequencies between 20 kHz and 30 kHz and the fluid inlet (101) is connected to a liquid fluid line at a pressure of between 100 kPa to 500 kPa (1 to 5 bar).
[0051] In another preferred configuration, gas-containing means are connected to the system (1) through connecting means, wherein the operational connections can be quick couplings, one-way valves, control valves, solenoid valves to be remotely commanded, ball valves or opening and closing valves known as "on / off" valves, or a combination of these coupling means with valves.
[0052] In another preferred configuration, the chamber (100) comprises a curved cylindrical, or “U” shaped form, wherein it is cylindrical or rectangular or oval in shape where the proximal end (100 p) with the fluid inlet (101 ) is on the opposite side of the distal end (100 d) with the aqueous fluid outlet (102) with at least one dissolved gas, or curved cylindrical, or “U” shaped, wherein the proximal end (100 p) with the fluid inlet (101 ) is on the same side of the distal end (100 d) with the aqueous fluid outlet (102) with at least one dissolved gas.In another preferred configuration, the rolling means (202) are arranged on the distal and / or proximal part of the chassis (200) so that the system (1) is movable, in which at least one of the rolling means (202) further comprises a rotating means on the vertical axis with respect to the chassis (200) so that the system (1) is movable in various directions, with a 360° rotation and / or at least one of the rolling means (202) further comprises braking means, not shown in the figures, to limit the displacement of the system (1).
[0053] In another preferred configuration, the at least one pair of turbulence generating means (107) further comprise a plurality of perforations (109) that prevent the accumulation of gas within the chamber (100) or phase separation between gases and the aqueous medium to increase the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid, wherein the plurality of perforations (109) are arranged on the top of the turbulence generating means (107), to enhance this effect of preventing phase separation, since bubbles tend to go to the top of the chamber (100) containing pressurized aqueous fluid.
[0054] In another preferred configuration, the chassis (200) and / or the chamber (100) further comprise lifting means (203) for lifting the system (1).
[0055] In another preferred configuration, the outlet (102) is arranged at a greater height than the inlet (101), with respect to the lower face of the chamber (100), to favor dilution and the release of gas bubbles from the chamber (100) and to prevent phase separation between gases and the aqueous medium at the distal end (100 d).
[0056] In another preferred configuration, the chamber (100) has an angle of inclination greater than 0 degrees with respect to the horizontal, where the highest part is the distal end (100 d) of the chamber (100), to favor dilution and the release of gas bubbles from the chamber (100) and to prevent phase separation between gases and the aqueous medium at the distal end (100 d).
[0057] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet in fluid communication with said at least one fluid inlet and means for securing the at least one fluid injection means with a plurality of perforations, wherein the at least one fluid injection means is distributed in the area of said fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000), and said at least one fluid injection means is selected from: pipes, tubing, hoses or rigid tubing, membranes or injection chambers.
[0058] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid injection means comprises perforations with cross-sectional sizes ranging from 100 to 10,000 micrometers for the different fluids to be injected, wherein the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises a central body having bars extending radially from the central body, forming a chassis for supporting the at least one fluid injection means. In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid injection means consists of two fluid injection means arranged in an interleaved manner, wherein the at least two fluid injection means comprise different perforation cross-sectional sizes for the different fluids to be injected.
[0059] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device further comprising a central body to which two, three, four or more fluid injection means are connected, wherein each of the fluid injection means forms a closed circuit with said central body, wherein the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises: a plurality of perforated radial lines operatively connected from the central body; a plurality of anchor supports positioned in corresponding distal positions, relative to the central body and the radial lines, wherein said plurality of perforations is oriented in an outward direction with respect to said central body.In another preferred configuration, at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is located in at least one of the different layers of the water column, a first group located on the surface of a body of water and up to 10 meters deep, a second group located at the bottom of said body of water and / or a third group located between the surface and the bottom of the body of water.In another preferred configuration, the gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a portable in-situ oxygen and compressed air generation subsystem, comprising: a base structure with at least one oxygen generation means, generating oxygen greater than 80% by weight, with at least one oxygen tank; at least one air compression means, with at least one air container; ducts for transporting air and / or oxygen from the gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) to the system (1); electrical connection or generation means that supply electricity to the oxygen generation means; at least one air compression means; and air and / or oxygen sensors and control means, wherein the gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is confined in a container.
[0060] The gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is on a floating pontoon-type platform or on rolling means or on the floating platform there is at least a pair of gaseous fluid supply subsystems (1000) and each one confined in a container.
[0061] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet in fluid communication with said at least one fluid inlet and means for securing the at least one fluid injection means with a plurality of perforations, wherein the at least one fluid injection means is distributed in the area of said fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000), and said at least one fluid injection means is selected from: pipes, tubing, hoses or rigid tubing, membranes or injection chambers, wherein the at least one fluid injection means comprises perforations with cross-sectional sizes of between 100 and 10,000 micrometers, for the different fluids to be injected.
[0062] In another preferred configuration, the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises a central body having bars extending radially from the central body, forming a chassis for supporting at least one fluid injection means. In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid injection means consists of two fluid injection means arranged in an alternating fashion.
[0063] In another preferred configuration, the at least two fluid injection means comprise different drill section sizes for the different fluids to be injected.
[0064] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device further comprising a central body to which two, three, four or more fluid injection means are connected, wherein each of the fluid injection means forms a closed circuit with said central body.
[0065] In another preferred configuration, the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises: a plurality of perforated radial lines operatively connected from the central body; a plurality of anchor supports positioned in corresponding distal positions, relative to the central body and the radial lines.
[0066] In another preferred configuration, the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet in fluid communication with said at least one fluid inlet, wherein the fluid outlet is at least one fluid eductor.
[0067] In another preferred configuration, at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is located in at least one of the different layers of the water column, a first group located on the surface of a body of water and up to 10 meters deep, a second group located at the bottom of said body of water and / or a third group located between the surface and the bottom of the body of water.
[0068] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a portable in-situ oxygen and compressed air generation subsystem, comprising: a base structure with at least one oxygen generation means, generating oxygen greater than 50% by weight, with at least one oxygen tank; at least one air compression means, with at least one air container; ducts for transporting air and / or oxygen from the gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) to the system (1); electrical connection or generation means that supply electricity to the oxygen generation means; at least one air compression means; and air and / or oxygen sensors and control means.
[0069] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is confined in a container.
[0070] In another preferred configuration, because at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is on a pontoon-type floating platform.
[0071] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is on rolling means.
[0072] In another preferred configuration, at least a pair of fluid supply subsystems (1000) are located on the floating platform, each confined in a container.
[0073] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a pressure gas accumulator with pressure regulating means.
[0074] In another preferred configuration, the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a cryogenic gas tank with pressure regulating means.
[0075] Different options described for different technical characteristics may be combined with each other, or with other options known to a person normally versed in the subject, without this limiting the scope of the present application.
[0076] In the context of this request, and without limiting its scope, "at least one" shall be understood to mean one or more of the elements referenced. Therefore, the number of elements referenced does not limit the scope of this request. Furthermore, if more than one element is provided, those elements may or may not be identical, without limiting the scope of this request.
[0077] The grammatical articles "a," "an," "the," and "the," as used herein, are intended to include "at least one," "at least one," "one or more," or "one or more," unless the context indicates or requires otherwise. Therefore, the articles are used herein to refer to one or more of the grammatical objects of the article. By way of example, "a component" means one or more components, and thus more than one component may be contemplated and used in an implementation of the invention. Furthermore, the use of a singular noun includes the plural, and the use of a plural noun includes the singular, unless the context of use requires otherwise.
[0078] The use of terms such as: "includes", "which includes", "including", "has", "which has", "having", "contains", "which contains", "containing", "comprising" or "comprising", even incorporating some grammatical equivalents of these, should generally be understood as open and non-limiting, e.g., not excluding additional unmentioned elements or steps, unless explicitly stated or understood otherwise in the described context.
[0079] In the context of this application, and without limiting its scope, "plurality" shall be understood to mean two or more of the elements referred to herein. Consequently, the number of elements of the plurality referred to does not limit the scope of this application, provided it is greater than or equal to two. Furthermore, these elements of the plurality may or may not be identical to one another without this limiting the scope of this application.
[0080] When the term "approximately" or "around" is used before a quantitative value, these teachings also include the specific quantitative value, unless specifically stated otherwise. As used herein, the term "approximately" or "around" refers to a variation of ±10% of the stated nominal value, unless a range is explicitly stated herein. Unless otherwise stated, if the term "approximately" or "around" is mentioned before the first extreme value of a numerical interval, or a set of numbers, regardless of their mode of representation (e.g., ratios of the type A:B or A / B, where A and B are whole numbers or decimals, among other numerical representations), this term refers to all the numbers stated, and in the case of numerical intervals, to both the first and second extreme values of the interval.For example, a mentioned interval of "approximately X to Y" should be read as "approximately X to approximately Y".
[0081] In various places in this document, values are described in groups or ranges. It is specifically intended that the description include each and every member of such groups and ranges individually and in subcombinations, and any combination of the different extreme values of such groups or ranges. For example, an integer in the range of 0 to 40 is specifically intended to individually describe 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, and an integer in the range of 1 to 20 is specifically intended to individually describe ...10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 1 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20. The above also applies to decimal numbers with up to two decimal places, that is, up to the hundredth.
[0082] To designate intervals and / or ranges, various expressions can be used, such as "X - Y", "from X to Y", "from X to Y", "from X - Y", "between X and Y", and others used for this purpose.
[0083] Although this application mentions separate modes of implementation, it should be understood that any mode of implementation, and its characteristic features, may be freely combined with any other mode of implementation and its characteristic features, even in the absence of an explicit statement to that effect. It should be understood that the order of the steps or the order in which certain actions are performed is irrelevant as long as these teachings remain operative.
[0084] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language in this document, such as "as" or "including," is intended solely to better illustrate the disclosure herein and does not limit the scope of the invention unless expressly stated. Nothing in the specification should be construed as indicating that any unclaimed element is essential to the practice of the invention herein.
[0085] To improve the clarity of the description, the following definitions are provided: A pressurized system is defined as equipment containing an internal pressure greater than 0.1 bar gauge; a small or compact system is defined as having dimensions between 0.5 and 3.5 meters long, 0.3 and 2 meters wide, and 0.5 and 2.5 meters high; and a lightweight system is defined as weighing between 50 kg and 500 kg empty, making it transportable manually, by having wheels, and / or by using manual equipment such as pallet jacks or loading onto a light truck with the aid of a forklift. The term "compact" also means that this system can be integrated into other means of transport such as boats, ships, and / or trucks. Furthermore, it is applicable to systems that provide air, oxygen, and / or air or oxygen dissolved in water, in the form of containers, pontoons, and / or naval vessels.
[0086] Furthermore, the longitudinal direction of the fluid is understood to be the direction in which some part of the equipment is parallel to the linear displacement of the liquid fluid, taking as a reference the horizontal component from the inlet to the outlet of the liquid fluid.
[0087] APPLICATION EXAMPLES
[0088] The following are examples of applications of the present invention. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only to facilitate a better understanding of the invention, but in no case should they be considered as limiting the scope of the protection sought. Furthermore, specifications of different technical features described in the examples may be combined with each other, or with other technical features previously described, without limiting the scope of the protection sought.
[0089] EXAMPLE 1.
[0090] The results of the gas dissolution system in aqueous medium are described below, showing good results in the percentages of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid and the system remained clean without showing scaling or dirt after use, which increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid.
[0091] In one test, it was found that at an ultrasonic frequency of 28.8 Hz + / - 0.5 kHz in water, the gas bubbles present fragment, thereby increasing the dissolution of the gas in the medium. These measurements also indicate an increase in the generation of gas nanobubbles when the medium is subjected to this frequency.
[0092] It was also found that the ultrasonic power required to completely fragment a bubble flow of 7.4 m 3 / h (10 kg / h) was on the order of 1 kW.
[0093] A camera inclined at 3° to the horizontal was used, along with the dissolution system, which included an integrated water pump connected to a hydraulic circuit, to measure the oxygen transfer rate in a water flow. The hydraulic circuit allowed for the recirculation of a total volume of 4.4 m³. 3 of water, which implied a flow rate of 20 m 3 / h in recirculation. The dissolved oxygen concentration in the water was measured with an optical sensor prior to system activation, yielding a result of approximately 11.3 mg / L, representing an oxygen saturation of 98%. A pressurized oxygen tank was used as the oxygen source. The dissolution system was activated, generating a water flow that maintained a flow rate between 22 and 24 m³ / h in recirculation. 3 / h, an oxygen flow that was set to 7.4 m 3The system delivered 10 kg / h of oxygen and consumed a total measured energy of 5 kW from the grid, resulting in a gas-to-liquid volumetric flow ratio of 0.28 to 0.34 and specific energy consumptions of 0.5 kWh per kilogram of injected oxygen (0.5 kWh / kgO2). The pressure within the dissolution system was maintained between 240 kPa and 270 kPa (2.4 and 2.7 bar). After approximately 3.5 minutes of system operation, it reached an oxygen concentration in the water of 44 mg / L and an oxygen saturation of 380%. The system used in this example was small and compact, measuring 1.3 meters long, 0.56 meters wide, and 1.1 meters high, and lightweight, weighing 142 kg empty.
[0094] After approximately 12.5 minutes of system operation, the oxygen concentration in the water reached 49 mg / L, with an oxygen saturation of 427%. This increase in oxygen levels is shown graphically in Figure 2. During system operation, water samples were taken for visual analysis, revealing a turbid appearance characteristic of the presence of micro- and nano-bubbles of oxygen. These samples were then subjected to laboratory analysis using the NANOSIGHT instrument (sCMOS camera, Blue488 laser) to quantify the nano-bubble content. This analysis yielded an average concentration of 769 million nano-bubbles per milliliter, with an average size of 120 nanometers and a mode of 74 nanometers. The nano-bubble size distribution obtained from this analysis is shown in Figure 3.This operational system allowed for the quantification of oxygen transfer rates in water and the validation of micro- and nano-bubble generation. This was achieved through the combination of physical effects such as pressure, turbulence (due to factors including the presence of turbulence-generating media), and the fragmentation of gas bubbles in water using ultrasound. As this example demonstrates, a synergistic effect was observed between gas diffusion in the aqueous medium, turbulence generation, pressurization of the medium, and the implementation of ultrasound. This synergy resulted in increased oxygen dissolution capacity in water within a compact system.
[0095] EXAMPLE 2.
[0096] A chamber inclined at 6° to the horizontal was used, along with the dissolution system and an integrated water pump, to oxygenate seawater within an industrial shipyard. Seawater was drawn in at a depth of 1 meter and released at a depth of 3 meters (both measurements taken from sea level). Through a horizontal manifold with multiple outlets, a homogeneous mixture of seawater and oxygen at a concentration of 44 mg / L and a saturation of 383% was discharged. The injected oxygenated mixture contained bubbles smaller than 1 millimeter, most of which dissolved as they traveled through the water column. A pressure inversion adsorption (PSA) oxygen generator was used as the oxygen source. During the approximately 2-hour operation, the water flow rate was maintained between 49 and 55 m³ / s. 3 / h, the oxygen flow was regulated between 14.8 and 18.5 m3 The flow rate was 20 to 25 kg / h, and the internal pressure of the dissolution system fluctuated between 230 kPa and 250 kPa (2.3 to 2.5 bar). The volumetric flow ratio between the gas and the resulting liquid ranged from 0.26 to 0.38. The average electrical consumption was 7.5 kW, resulting in specific consumptions ranging from 0.3 to 0.38 kW per kilogram of injected oxygen (0.28 to 0.3 kWh / kgO2). These tests were performed in a dissolution system comprising a cylinder with an internal volume of 0.2 m³. 3The device features an internal structure comprising an ultrasonic drive rod centered on the cylinder axis, five sintered gas injection filters parallel and equidistant from the ultrasonic drive rod, and four semicircular turbulence generators equidistant from each other and oriented vertically to the ultrasonic drive rod. This design includes an integrated pump for liquid propulsion and wheels for transport. Its approximate weight is 120 kg without liquid. The design incorporates stainless steel and high-density plastic components. It also includes a control panel with power switches for the water pump and ultrasonic generator, and a rotameter for gas flow regulation.
[0097] The use of this system under the specified operating conditions validated its application in marine aquaculture, achieving low specific consumption rates when injecting water and oxygen mixtures at depths greater than 1 meter but less than 4 meters. These depths are common, for example, during antiparasitic chemical treatments in fish farming cages, particularly for salmonids, which require supplemental oxygen injection systems suitable for oxygen injection at depths less than 4 meters.
[0098] Furthermore, comparative tests were conducted on a hydraulic bench to calculate the oxygen transfer rate in water, using various gas dissolution mechanisms, such as oxygenation cones, Venturi injectors, static mixers, ultrasound, combinations thereof, and the developed dissolution system. These tests showed that the oxygen transfer rate in water is up to 280% higher when using the present system compared to other conventional dissolution mechanisms. The oxygen increase curves from these comparative tests are presented in Figure 4.
Claims
AMENDED CLAIMS received by the International Bureau on 12 December 2025 (12.12.2025) 1 - A system (1) for dissolving gases in an aqueous medium that increases the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid, for the treatment of water or wastewater, aeration, fixation of gases in liquid fluids in the mining, agricultural, and / or aquaculture industries, CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a chassis (200) comprising a chamber (100) containing pressurized aqueous fluid, wherein the chamber (100) comprises: a. a proximal end (100 p) with a fluid inlet (101 ); b. a distal end (100 d) with an outlet (102) of aqueous fluid with at least one dissolved gas, wherein the distal end (100 d) is operatively connected to at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000); c.at least one gas injection means (103) disposed inside the chamber (100), wherein the at least one gas injection means (103) is operatively connected to at least one gas fluid supply subsystem (1000), wherein said chamber (100) further comprises: d. at least one ultrasonic transmission means (106) disposed in the central area of the chamber (100) and in the longitudinal direction of the fluid; and e.at least a pair of turbulence generating means (107) configured to generate dilution in a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid and bubbles within the chamber (100), located inside said chamber (100) which includes at least a transverse component of the chamber (100) with respect to the direction of the fluid, wherein the first turbulence generating means is oriented opposite to the second turbulence generating means and the area of each turbulence generating means comprises at least 20% of the transverse area of the chamber (100) leaving at least one opening opposite the next opening; wherein the at least one ultrasonic transmission means (106), disposed in the central area of the chamber (100) and in the longitudinal direction of the fluid, is operatively connected with at least one ultrasonic transducer (105). configured to increase the range of ultrasonic waves and thereby increase the amount of gas dissolved in the aqueous fluid and a drive and control unit (300) operatively connected to at least one ultrasonic transducer (105), configured to control the ultrasonic frequency and deliver electrical power to at least one ultrasonic transducer (105). 2- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) are in contact with the ultrasonic transmission medium (106) and are configured to increase vibration and thereby improve the propagation of ultrasonic waves within the chamber (100) and the dissolution of gases in the aqueous medium. 3- The system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) are in contact with the inner wall of the chamber (100). 4- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) comprise perforations through which the at least one gas injection means (103) and / or the ultrasonic transmission means (106) passes, allowing the gas to exit on both sides of the turbulence generating means (107). 5- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) are transverse plates covering at least 20% of the cross-sectional area of the chamber (100) leaving at least one opening opposite the next opening, to maintain a turbulent regime and promote mixing of the fluid with bubbles within the chamber (100). 6- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) are helical blades, with at least one helix pitch inside the chamber (100) to prevent accumulation of air in unwanted areas within the chamber. 7- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, CHARACTERIZED in that the turbulence generating means (107) comprise a circular shape with a transverse arrangement with respect to the chamber (100) covering at least 50% and a ring shape with a transverse location with respect to the chamber (100) covering at least 50%, wherein the circular turbulence generating means (107) is interleaved with the ring-shaped turbulence generating means (107). 8- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the fluid inlet (101) is connected to a fluid booster pump (201) that delivers a pressure inside the chamber (100) of between 1 and 5 bar. 9- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the chassis (200) comprises rolling means (202) so that the system (1) is mobile. 10- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises at least three gas injection means (103). 1 1 - The system (1 ) according to claim 1 , 4 or 10, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) is a porous material through which at least one gas is passed, to generate bubbles inside the chamber (100). 12- The system (1) according to claim 1, 4 or 10, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) is a porous membrane through which at least one gas is passed, to generate bubbles inside the chamber (100). 13- The system (1) according to claim 1, 4 or 10, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) is a perforated pipe. 14- The system (1) according to claim 1, 4 or 10, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) is a synthetic filter with pores between 1,000 and 1 micrometer, configured to produce bubbles with a size between 0.1 and 1000 micrometers. 15- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas fluid supply subsystem (1000) supplies gas to the at least one gas injection means (103) wherein the gas is selected from oxygen, air, nitrogen, or a mixture thereof. 16- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1, 4, 10 to 15, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) comprises perforations or porosities in the range of 1 to 1000 micrometers (µm), configured to produce bubbles of a size between 0.1 and 1000 micrometers. 17- The system (1) according to any one of claims 1, 4, 11 to 16, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gas injection means (103) further comprises couplings (108), wherein said couplings (108) are operatively connected to the at least one gas fluid supply subsystem (1000). 18- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one ultrasonic transducer (105) operates at frequencies between 5 kHz and 40 kHz. 19- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the fluid inlet (101) is connected to a liquid fluid line at a pressure of between 100 kPa and 500 kPa. 20- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the chamber (100) is cylindrical or rectangular or oval in shape. 21 - The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the chamber (100) comprises a curved cylindrical shape, or a “U” shape. 22- The system (1) according to claim 9, CHARACTERIZED in that the rolling means (202) are arranged in the distal and / or proximal part of the chassis (200). 23- The system (1) according to claim 9 or 22, CHARACTERIZED in that at least one of the rolling means (202) further comprises a rotating means on the vertical axis with respect to the chassis (200) so that the system (1) is movable in several directions and / or at least one of the rolling means (202) further comprises braking means, to limit the displacement of the system (1). 24- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one pair of turbulence generating means (107) further comprise a plurality of perforations (109) that prevent the accumulation of gas within the chamber (100) to increase the percentage of dissolution of a gas in a liquid fluid. 25- The system (1) according to claim 24, CHARACTERIZED in that the plurality of perforations (109) are arranged on the top of the turbulence generating means (107). 26- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the chassis (200) and / or the chamber (100) further comprise lifting means (203) for lifting the system (1). 27- The system (1) according to claim 18, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one ultrasonic transducer (105) operates at frequencies between 20 kHz and 30 kHz. 28- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the outlet (102) is arranged at a higher height than the inlet (101), with respect to the lower face of the chamber (100). 29- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the camera (100) has an angle of inclination greater than 0 degrees with respect to the horizontal, where the highest part is the distal end (100 d) of the chamber (100). 30- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet in fluid communication with said at least one fluid inlet and means for securing the at least one fluid injection means with a plurality of perforations, wherein the at least one fluid injection means is distributed in the area of said fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000), and said at least one fluid injection means is selected from: pipes, tubing, hoses or rigid tubing, membranes or injection chambers. 31 - The system (1) according to claim 30, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid injection means comprises perforations with cross-section sizes of between 100 and 10,000 micrometers, for the different fluids to be injected. 32- The system (1) according to claim 30 or 31, CHARACTERIZED in that the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises a central body having bars extending radially from the central body, forming a chassis to support at least one fluid injection means. 33- The system (1) according to any one of claims 30 to 32, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid injection means are two fluid injection means arranged in an interleaved manner. 34- The system (1) according to claim 33, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least two fluid injection means comprise different drill section sizes for the different fluids to be injected. 35- The system (1) according to claim 30 or 31, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device further comprising a central body to which two, three, four or more fluid injection means are connected, wherein each of the fluid injection means forms a closed circuit with said central body. 36- The system (1) according to claim 32, CHARACTERIZED in that the fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) further comprises: a plurality of perforated radial lines operatively connected from the central body; a plurality of anchor supports positioned in corresponding distal positions, in relation to the central body and the radial lines. 37- The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is a fluid injection device comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet in fluid communication with said at least one fluid inlet, wherein the fluid outlet is at least one fluid eductor. 38- The system (1) according to one of claims 1 or 30 to 37, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one fluid distribution and injection subsystem (2000) is located in at least one of the different layers of the water column, a first group located on the surface of a body of water and up to 10 meters deep, a second group located at the bottom of said body of water and / or a third group located between the surface and the bottom of the body of water. 39-The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a portable in-situ oxygen and compressed air generation subsystem, comprising: a base structure with at least one oxygen generation means, generating oxygen greater than 50% by weight, with at least one oxygen tank; at least one air compression means, with at least one air container; ducts for transporting air and / or oxygen from the gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) to the system (1); and electrical connection or generation means that provide electricity to the oxygen generation means; at least one means for compressing air; either air and / or oxygen sensors or control means. 40-EI system (1) according to claim 39, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is confined in a container. 41 -The system (1) according to claim 39 or 40, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is on a pontoon-type floating platform. 42-The system (1) according to claim 39 or 40, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is on rolling means. 43-The system (1) according to claim 39 and 40, CHARACTERIZED in that at least one pair of fluid supply subsystems (1000) are located on the floating platform and each one is confined in a container. 44-The system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a pressure gas accumulator with pressure regulating means. 45-EI system (1) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the at least one gaseous fluid supply subsystem (1000) is a cryogenic gas tank with pressure regulating means.