Cavitation Ring for Nano Water via High-Pressure Flow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing water treating methods require complex apparatuses for generating magnetic fields to fine water molecule clusters, making them cumbersome and requiring large-scale setups.

Innovation Solution

A water treating method and apparatus utilizing a cavitation generation ring with a cylindrical portion and protrusions to generate cavitation by passing water at high pressure, which fines water molecule clusters and gas bubbles into Nano-size, optionally incorporating gas and fine particle mixing and negative ionization steps.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a magnetic field generating apparatus is used to fine water molecule clusters, then the water treatment effect is improved, but the device complexity and scale increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater molecule cluster finingVSAvoidapparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates the magnetic field generating apparatus from the water treatment system. Instead of using magnetic fields to fine water molecule clusters, the patent uses a cavitation generation ring that creates vacuum microbubbles through cavitation, which naturally fine the water clusters without requiring complex magnetic field equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The cavitation generation ring enables the water treatment system to be self-sufficient by generating vacuum microbubbles through cavitation alone. The high-pressure water jet creates cavitation that produces vacuum microbubbles, which then automatically fine the water molecule clusters through their movement and collapse, eliminating the need for external magnetic field generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Manufacturing precision

If a magnetic field generating apparatus is used to fine water molecule clusters, then the water treatment effect is improved, but the apparatus scale increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater molecule cluster finingVSAvoidapparatus scale
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention removes the bulky magnetic field generating apparatus from the system and replaces it with a compact cavitation generation ring. The ring's simple structure with protrusions into the water flow path occupies minimal space while achieving the same or better water fining effect through cavitation-generated vacuum microbubbles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The cavitation generation ring is a simple, inexpensive component compared to magnetic field generating apparatus. It uses the kinetic energy of high-pressure water to generate cavitation, requiring no expensive magnets, coils, or power supplies, thus dramatically reducing both apparatus scale and cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Manufacturing precision

If high pressure water jet is injected to generate cavitation, then the water molecule clusters are fined, but the apparatus complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater molecule cluster finingVSAvoidapparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cavitation generation ring is segmented into a cylindrical portion and multiple protrusions that extend into the water flow path. These protrusions create localized cavitation zones as water flows over them, distributing the fining effect throughout the water stream without requiring a complex overall apparatus structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The high-pressure water jet itself serves as the energy source for cavitation generation. The water's own kinetic energy creates the cavitation bubbles when it interacts with the protrusions, eliminating the need for external energy input devices or complex control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 method effectively produces Nano water with enhanced permeation capabilities, simplifying the process and eliminating the need for large-scale equipment, suitable for various applications including drinking water, hydroponics, and cosmetics.

Implementation Method 1

passing water through the inside of the cylindrical portion at high pressure, thereby cavitation being generated in the cylindrical portion and clusters of molecules of water being fined

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCavitation: Cavitation

Implementation Method 2

having the water which contains the gas bubbles fined in Nano-size by the cavitation pass through the inside of a magnetic mixer, thereby the gas bubbles being negatively ionized

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative ionization: Ionisation

Data Source

PatentUS10442701B2Water treating method, water treating apparatus, and cavitation generation ring
Publication Date: 2019.10.15 ECO PRANA
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AI summary

A water treating method includes a step of installing a cavitation generation ring in a part of a water communication pipe, and a step of passing water through the inside of the cylindrical portion at high pressure, thereby cavitation being generated in the cylindrical portion and clusters of molecules of water being fined. A cavitation generation ring is configured to be installed in a part of a water communication pipe. A water treating apparatus includes a cavitation generation ring, a water communication pipe and a pressurizing pump for water.