High-Nitrate Irrigation Water Filtration for Organic Substrate Cultivation

The patent applies preliminary action by producing and storing organic matter (such as animal manure or plant-based organic materials) that will be converted to nitrate in-situ within the irrigation system. This organic matter is prepared in advance and placed in the bioreactor, where it will be converted to nitrate solution only when needed for plant irrigation, eliminating storage losses of the actual nitrate solution.

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing bacteria (nitrifying bacteria such as Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter) as mediators that convert organic nitrogen compounds into nitrate. These bacteria are introduced into the irrigation water system and continuously convert organic matter into nitrate solution on-demand, ensuring stable nitrate supply without storage losses.

The patent applies the extraction principle by separating the nitrate production function from the irrigation delivery system. Nitrate is produced in-situ within a compact bioreactor integrated into the irrigation system, and only the clear nitrate solution is delivered to plants. This extracts the harmful organic matter and bacteria from the delivery system, preventing accumulation and blockages while maintaining nitrogen supply.

The patent replaces the mechanical transportation system (pumping and transporting organic liquid through pipes) with a biological conversion system. Instead of mechanically transporting organic matter, the system uses bacterial conversion to produce nitrate in-situ, eliminating the need for complex transport infrastructure and reducing maintenance issues related to blockages.

The patent applies preliminary action by preparing organic matter in advance and placing it in the bioreactor, which then converts it to nitrate solution on-demand at the location where plants are growing. This eliminates transport time losses because the nitrate is produced where and when it is needed, rather than being transported from a remote location.

The patent implements self-service by making the irrigation system self-sufficient in producing its own nitrate solution. The bioreactor continuously converts organic matter into nitrate using bacteria, providing a continuous on-site supply of nitrogen nutrients without requiring external transportation, thereby eliminating losses during transport and ensuring fresh nitrate solution reaches plants immediately.

The patent applies extraction by separating the bacterial conversion process from the plant irrigation stream. Bacteria are confined to a dedicated bioreactor chamber where they convert organic matter to nitrate, and then only the purified nitrate solution is delivered to plants. This extracts harmful microorganisms from the plant-contacting irrigation water while preserving their useful nitrogen-conversion function.

The patent uses a physical barrier (membrane or filter) as an intermediary between the bacterial conversion chamber and the plant irrigation system. This intermediary allows passage of dissolved nitrate while blocking bacteria and organic particles, enabling the beneficial bacterial conversion function while preventing microbial contamination of the plant-growing environment.