Ionization Water Tank Sanitization Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitization devices for water tanks, such as aquariums and garden ponds, are ineffective in preventing the proliferation of microorganisms and algae, can cause undesirable chemical modifications, and require frequent maintenance due to ozone's corrosive nature and toxicity concerns.
Innovation Solution
A sanitization device that uses ionization means to generate a concentration of ions in the air flow, which is introduced into the tank, employing capacitors to produce molecular ions that oxidize pollutants without forming ozone, thus ensuring effective microbial action and clarity of water without harming aquatic organisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ozone-based sanitization devices are used to prevent microorganism proliferation, then sanitization effectiveness is improved, but device reliability deteriorates due to ozone's corrosive nature and toxicity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the sanitization process by using molecular ions (negative and positive) instead of ozone. The ionization means generate ions with different charge polarities that can sanitize water without the corrosive and toxic effects of ozone, thus maintaining sanitization effectiveness while eliminating harmful factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the chemical mechanism of ozone-based sanitization with a physical ionization mechanism. The ionization means use electrical fields to generate molecular ions that sanitize water through physical and chemical actions, substituting the ozone chemical reaction system with an ion-based system that avoids corrosiveness and toxicity.
2Reliability
If mechanical filters are used to remove suspended aggregates, then water clarity is improved, but device complexity increases due to frequent cleaning requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite approach combining mechanical filters with ionization means. The mechanical filters provide physical filtration while the ionization means add sanitization and anti-fouling capabilities. This composite system reduces maintenance complexity by preventing aggregate accumulation through ionization, thereby maintaining water clarity with less frequent cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent partially replaces the mechanical filtration system with a physical-chemical ionization system. The ionization means generate molecular ions that break down organic residues and prevent aggregate formation, substituting some mechanical filtration functions with ion-based mechanisms, thereby reducing the maintenance burden of mechanical filters.
3Reliability
If air supply means are used to improve oxygenation, then water quality is improved, but loss of energy increases due to continuous air pumping
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the ionization means multi-functional by having them perform both sanitization and oxygenation functions. The molecular ions generated by the ionization means not only sanitize the water but also improve oxygenation and water quality, eliminating the need for separate air supply means and reducing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of sanitization and oxygenation into a single ionization system. The ionization means simultaneously generate molecular ions for sanitization and provide oxygenation benefits, combining multiple water quality improvement functions into one energy-efficient device.
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 device effectively prevents microorganism proliferation, clarifies water, and maintains a safe environment for aquatic life with low maintenance and operational reliability, avoiding the drawbacks of ozone-based systems.
Implementation Method 1
ionization means (6) arranged along said pipe (2) upstream of the tank (4), for generating a concentration of ions inside said air flow (3)
Implementation Method 2
molecular ions, which, by their oxidizing action, are able to eliminate the micro-organism content present in the water and on the inner walls of the tank (4)
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AI summary
Sanitization device (1) for water tanks, which comprises at least one pipe (2) able to introduce an air flow (3) inside a tank (4) and supply means (5) for conveying said air flow inside the pipe (2) as far as the tank (4). The device (1) comprises moreover ionization means (6) which are arranged along the pipe (2) and are able to interfere with the air flow (3) so as to generate a concentration of ions inside it.