Fine Bubble Generator with Timed Air-Water Intake Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bubble generators struggle to efficiently produce fine bubbles due to the inability to precisely control the amount of air and water, leading to inconsistent bubble generation.
Innovation Solution
A fine bubble generator system that controls the suction of air and water through separate time intervals using solenoid valves, allowing for precise control and incorporating a control module to manage the operation of the pump and valves, including optional features like auxiliary pipelines and sensors for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If air and water are flowed simultaneously in the prior art bubble generator, then the system structure is simple, but it is difficult to control the amount of air contained in the pressurized water, leading to inefficient fine bubble generation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the simultaneous air-water flow process into separate sequential processes. The air inlet module and water inlet module operate at different time intervals controlled by the control module, allowing independent control of air and water amounts. This segmentation enables precise control of air quantity without complicating the overall system structure, as each module remains relatively simple but operates in a coordinated sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The control module implements periodic operation where the air inlet module and water inlet module are activated in alternating time intervals. During the air inlet phase, only air is suctioned into the pipeline; during the water inlet phase, only water is suctioned. This periodic action allows precise control of the air-to-water ratio and total air amount in the pressurized water, directly resolving the control precision issue while maintaining simple module designs.
2Ease of operation
If the pump operates without self-priming capability, then the system is easier to operate, but the pump cannot effectively suction air and water separately during different time intervals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the pump to perform self-priming by controlling the valve states during the air inlet time interval. When the air inlet valve is open and water inlet valve is closed, the pump automatically sucks air into the pipeline to form air-water mixture, priming itself without external intervention. This self-service capability maintains ease of operation while ensuring reliable separate suction of air and water through proper valve timing control.
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
Enables precise control over the generation of fine bubbles, improving efficiency and consistency in bubble production by separating air and water intake, and includes features for accelerated discharge and self-priming functions.
Implementation Method 1
With the operation of the pump, the water can be suctioned from the water inlet port into the pipelines, and with the negative pressure come from the water flow, the air can be suctioned from the air inlet port into the water
Implementation Method 2
the pressure tank mixes the water with the air and applies pressure onto them, such that the air is dissolved into the water
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a fine bubble generator system, which has an air inlet port, a water inlet port, and a water outlet port, and includes a pump, an air inlet module, a water inlet module, and a control module. The pump has a pump inlet port and a pump outlet port. The air inlet module is connected between the air inlet port and the pump inlet port. The water inlet module is connected between the water inlet port and the pump inlet port. A first air-liquid tank and/or a second air-liquid tank, and a nozzle are connected in sequence between the pump outlet port and the water outlet port. The control module is electrically connected to the pump and the air inlet module, and is configured to control the pump to operate, and control the air inlet module to let air in from the air inlet port.