Biomass Biodegradation System with Mechanical Ventilator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current biomass waste aerobic biodegradation technologies are slow, neglect green thermal energy generation, and focus primarily on fertilizer production without optimizing composting processes for energy recovery and waste stabilization.
Innovation Solution
The systems include a tank for aerobic biodegradation with a mechanical ventilator for controlled oxygen supply, water cycling for a liquid-rich condition, and multiple stages for scalable biodegradation, enhancing the biodegradation rate and energy output, while also incorporating anaerobic biodegradation for biogas production and fertilizer production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional aerobic biodegradation is used, then fertilizer production is achieved, but the process is slow and energy recovery is neglected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the previously neglected green thermal energy released during biodegradation into a beneficial resource by capturing it through heat exchangers and using it for space heating, water heating, and other thermal applications. This transforms waste heat into useful energy, simultaneously increasing productivity and reducing energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system optimizes biodegradation parameters including maintaining temperatures between 20-60°C, controlling moisture content at 50-80%, and regulating oxygen supply through mechanical ventilators. These parameter optimizations accelerate the biodegradation rate while maximizing thermal energy release for recovery.
2Quantity of substance
If aerobic biodegradation focuses on fertilizer production, then organic fertilizer is produced, but energy recovery is not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs multiple functions simultaneously: producing organic fertilizer through biodegradation, recovering thermal energy via heat exchangers, generating electricity through biogas combustion in generators, and providing space heating and water heating. This multi-functionality optimizes both fertilizer production and energy recovery without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous operation with constant oxygen supply through mechanical ventilators, continuous heat recovery through heat exchangers, and ongoing biogas production. This continuous useful action ensures sustained fertilizer production while maximizing energy recovery throughout the process.
3Ease of manufacture
If biomass waste is disposed of in landfills, then waste management is simplified, but landfill space is consumed and environmental pollution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system converts harmful biomass waste into beneficial products including organic fertilizer, thermal energy, and electricity. By transforming waste into valuable resources, the system eliminates environmental pollution while maintaining simple waste management through automated feeding and processing systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is largely self-sustaining, using the thermal energy generated during biodegradation to maintain optimal processing temperatures, and using biogas to generate electricity for system operations. This self-service capability reduces external energy inputs while effectively managing waste and preventing pollution.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The systems achieve fast, low-cost, scalable biomass waste biodegradation, producing significant sustainable heat energy and bio-fertilizers, with biodegradation rates 10-15 times faster than typical technologies, reducing environmental pollution, and conserving landfill space.
Implementation Method 1
a mechanical ventilator in fluid communication with the tank. The mechanical ventilator is configured to supply air to facilitate the aerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 2
a mechanical ventilator in fluid communication with the tank. The mechanical ventilator is configured to supply air to facilitate the aerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 3
an exhaust port configured to receive gas generated during the aerobic biodegradation and reclaim thermal heat energy continuously released during the aerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 4
an exhaust port configured to receive gas generated during the aerobic biodegradation and reclaim thermal heat energy continuously released during the aerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 5
In embodiments of the disclosure, water is cycled to enable a liquid rich condition for microbes
Implementation Method 6
a pressure vessel configured to retain biomass feedstock for anaerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 7
a gas release device to facilitate migration of gas within the pressure vessel
Implementation Method 8
The second system is configured to produce biogas energy and organic fertilizer quickly from various liquid and solid biomass and biomass wastes
Implementation Method 9
a tank configured to retain biomass feedstock for aerobic biodegradation
Implementation Method 10
a tank configured to retain biomass feedstock for aerobic biodegradation
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AI summary
A first system includes a feedstock load port and a feedstock discharge port. The first system also includes a tank configured to retain biomass feedstock for aerobic biodegradation. The first system further includes a mechanical ventilator in fluid communication with the tank. The mechanical ventilator is configured to supply air to facilitate the aerobic biodegradation of the biomass feedstock. The first system also includes an exhaust port configured to receive gas generated during the aerobic biodegradation. A second system includes a feedstock load port and a feedstock discharge port. The second system also includes a pressure vessel configured to retain biomass feedstock for anaerobic biodegradation. The second system further includes a gas release device to facilitate migration of gas within the pressure vessel. The second system also includes a water cycler configured to cycle water within the pressure vessel. The second system further includes an exhaust port.