Pneumatic Calcium Hypochlorite Delivery for Canal Debris
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Solution Overview
Problem
Agricultural water canal systems face challenges due to biological contamination, including algae and organic debris, which lead to fouling and plugging, necessitating effective and environmentally sound treatment methods to maintain water flow and quality.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the delivery of calcium hypochlorite in a solid form through a gaseous stream, entrained in an air stream, which is propelled to the canal surface to treat the entire surface uniformly, targeting high infestation areas and effectively decomposing organic debris without being impacted by low water flow conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional liquid biocide treatments are applied to canal surfaces, then biological contamination is reduced, but the treatment effectiveness is compromised by low water flow conditions and uneven distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical state of the biocide from liquid to solid particles, and delivers them via a gas stream instead of liquid application. This parameter change allows the biocide to remain effective regardless of water flow rate, as the solid particles are carried by air to the canal surface and deposited uniformly even in low-flow conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces air as an intermediary carrier to deliver solid biocide particles to the canal surface. This intermediary approach bypasses the problem of water flow rate affecting treatment distribution, as the air stream independently carries the biocide to the target surface regardless of underlying water movement conditions.
2Manufacturing precision
If solid biocide particles are delivered via air stream to canal surface, then uniform treatment coverage is achieved, but the complexity of the delivery system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses pneumatic principles to deliver solid biocide particles through an air stream. This approach achieves uniform distribution across the canal surface by utilizing air flow patterns, while avoiding the need for complex mechanical spraying or pumping systems that would be required for liquid or solid alternative delivery methods.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method provides effective decomposition of organic debris, maintaining water flow and quality, reducing the need for frequent treatments, and minimizing environmental harm, while being cost-effective and safe for agricultural use.
Implementation Method 1
delivery of a treatment chemical (preferably calcium hypochlorite), in a solid form, to the surface of the water of a canal by propelling a gaseous stream (preferably an air stream) in which the treatment chemical is entrained
Implementation Method 2
effective decomposition of organic debris
Data Source
AI summary
A method of treating an agricultural-water canal to decompose organic debris in the agricultural-water canal provides a controlled delivery of calcium hypochlorite particles to the surface of water by entraining calcium hypochlorite particles in an air stream and then propelling the calcium hypochlorite-laden air stream at high velocity to the surface of the water, whereat the calcium hypochlorite particles are released from the air stream. A device for implementing the method is also disclosed. The device includes a gas blower, a feed hopper and a port which is adapted to direct and propel the biocide-laden gaseous stream to the surface of water in the agricultural-water canal.