Spray Water Distribution Assembly for Uranium Tailings

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for treating uranium tailings with microorganisms suffer from uneven distribution of microorganisms, leading to poor treatment efficiency due to inadequate dispersion within the tailings.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a treatment container with a water collection cylinder and a spray water distribution assembly, connected to a microbial incubator via pumps, ensures even distribution of microorganisms through a network of pipes with spraying holes, facilitating uniform coverage and recovery of microorganisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If microorganisms are added to uranium tailings using conventional methods, then microorganisms can be introduced into the tailings, but the distribution of microorganisms becomes uneven, resulting in poor treatment efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniformity of microorganism distributionVSAvoidtreatment efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The spray water distribution assembly divides the microbial solution delivery system into multiple main pipe bodies and horizontal spray pipes with numerous spraying holes. This segmentation allows the microbial solution to be distributed through multiple pathways simultaneously, ensuring uniform coverage across the tailings surface and resolving the contradiction between distribution uniformity and treatment efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a hydraulic spray system where microbial solution is pumped through a network of pipes with spraying holes to deliver microorganisms uniformly across the tailings. This hydraulic distribution method replaces conventional uneven application methods, achieving both uniform microorganism distribution and high treatment efficiency simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

2Manufacturing precision

If a simple addition method is used to introduce microorganisms, then the device structure remains simple, but the microorganisms are not evenly distributed in the tailings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniformity of microorganism distributionVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The spray water distribution assembly is divided into multiple main pipe bodies connected end to end, with horizontal spray pipes branching from each main pipe body. Each component is relatively simple in structure, but their coordinated arrangement creates a comprehensive distribution network that achieves uniform microorganism delivery without requiring complex individual components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The spray water distribution assembly serves multiple functions: it distributes microbial solution uniformly, provides structural support for pipe placement, and enables controllable delivery across different areas. This multi-functionality allows a single assembly to achieve uniform distribution without requiring multiple separate complex systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 achieves improved uniformity in microorganism distribution and enhanced treatment efficiency by ensuring microorganisms are evenly sprayed across the uranium tailings, reducing waste and improving treatment outcomes.

Implementation Method 1

The spray water distribution assembly includes a main frame body composed of multiple main pipe bodies connected end to end and multiple horizontal spray pipes disposed in the main frame body... each of the main frame body and the multiple horizontal spray pipes defines multiple spraying holes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpray: Spray

Implementation Method 2

The first pump is disposed on a pipeline between the microbial incubator and the spray water distribution assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPump: Pump

Implementation Method 3

The microbial incubator is configured to incubate microorganism

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMicrobial proliferation: Fermentation

Implementation Method 4

the treatment container is provided with a water collection cylinder therein, and the water collection cylinder extends along a depth direction of the treatment container

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPercolation: Permeation

Data Source

PatentUS12131833B2Device for treating uranium tailings with microorganism
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 THE FOURTH RES & DESIGN ENG INST OF CHINA NAT NUCLEAR CORP
  • US12131833B2 patent drawing
  • US12131833B2 patent drawing
  • US12131833B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A device for treating uranium tailings with microorganism is provided and includes a treatment container, a spray water distribution assembly, a microbial incubator and a first pump. The water is transported from the microbial incubator to the spray water distribution assembly through the first pump, allowing the microorganisms to enter the interior of the uranium tailings in the treatment container. After treatment is completed, the water is collected by the water collection cylinder and sent back to the microbial incubator for recovery, so as to reduce the waste of microorganisms. The even distribution of horizontal spray pipes can evenly spray water containing microorganisms on the uranium tailings in the treatment container, which makes the distribution of microorganisms in the uranium tailings more uniform and can prevent inadequate treatment and improve the treatment efficiency of microorganisms on uranium tailings.