JP2010264433A - Ultrasonic-photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic-photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus constituted so that ultrasound and light energy are introduced simultaneously into a reaction vessel to perform a reaction efficiently by a concerted effect. <P>SOLUTION: The ultrasonic-photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 100 includes: the reaction vessel 110; an ultrasonic generation means 120; a light emitting means 130; and a control means 140. The ultrasonic generation means 120 is composed of an ultrasonic oscillator 121, an ultrasonic vibrator 122 and an ultrasonic radiator 123. The ultrasonic radiator 123 is fit to the tip of the ultrasonic vibrator 122, is a columnar or cylindrical radiator for radiating ultrasonic energy, and is inserted into the reaction vessel 110 so that the ultrasonic wave to be generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 122 is radiated toward the inside of the reaction vessel 110 while using the tip face and side faces of the ultrasonic radiator 123 as radiation surfaces. The control means 140 controls the ultrasonic generation means 120 and the light emitting means 130 to generate the ultrasonic wave and emit the light separately or simultaneously. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for promoting various chemical reactions, decomposing and synthesizing inorganic and organic compounds, and dispersing, emulsifying, extracting and decomposing substances. More specifically, the present invention relates to an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus capable of efficiently performing treatment by introducing ultrasonic waves and light energy alone or simultaneously into a treatment container depending on an object to be treated.

  It has been well known that a photochemical reaction product (substance) is produced using a photochemical reaction, that a reaction rate is increased by light energy and a product can be obtained with a high yield.

  For example, a photochemical reaction device having a plurality of discharge lamps in which a light emitting unit is immersed in a raw material liquid, turned on by alternating current, and arranged at intervals is proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, it is also well known that a chemical reaction is promoted by using ultrasonic waves having a frequency of 20 kHz to several hundred kHz to obtain a high yield. For example, a reaction apparatus having a configuration in which an ultrasonic vibrator is disposed on a side surface of a reaction tank and an ultrasonic wave is emitted from a radiation surface of the vibrator has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).

  However, when several ultrasonic transducers are attached from the bottom or side of the reaction vessel, the radiation area of the ultrasonic energy is small, so that the reactant in the reaction vessel cannot be irradiated uniformly. It is difficult to increase the size.

  In order to solve this problem, an ultrasonic reactor suitable for practical use has been proposed in which the radiation area of ultrasonic energy is increased, and the ultrasonic energy can uniformly irradiate the reactants in the reaction tank. (For example, refer to Patent Document 3).

  In this case, by arranging a cylindrical or cylindrical ultrasonic radiator in the reaction tank, the radiation area of the ultrasonic energy can be increased, and the ultrasonic energy can uniformly irradiate the reactant in the reaction tank. .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-19647 JP 2000-202277 A JP 2003-200042 A

  However, the above-mentioned photochemical reaction device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a drawback that the reaction can only be promoted using light energy such as ultraviolet (UV) light.

  Moreover, the ultrasonic reaction apparatus disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3 described above has a drawback that the reaction can only be promoted using ultrasonic energy having a frequency of 20 kHz to several hundred kHz.

  However, in the actual chemical treatment process, the types of externally applied energy that can promote the reaction to different substances are also different, and therefore, the ultrasonic wave and light are used together, and the treatment is performed efficiently by the concerted effect. A reactor that can be used is expected.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus that can simultaneously introduce ultrasonic waves and light energy into a reaction vessel and can efficiently perform processing by a concerted effect.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device according to the present invention includes a reaction vessel filled or circulated with a reaction solution, and an ultrasonic wave having at least one frequency with respect to the reaction solution in the reaction vessel. Ultrasonic generation means for irradiating sound waves, light generation means inserted into the reaction vessel and irradiating the reaction liquid with light, control means for controlling the ultrasonic generation means and the light generation means, The control means controls the ultrasonic wave generation means and the light generation means so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  For example, the ultrasonic wave generation means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a cylindrical or cylindrical ultrasonic radiator that is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic vibrator and emits ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic radiator is inserted into the reaction vessel, and ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer are introduced into the reaction vessel with the front end surface and side surfaces of the ultrasonic radiator as radiation surfaces. Ultrasound is emitted.

  In addition, for example, the ultrasonic wave generation means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a vibration plate that is attached to the ultrasonic vibrator and emits ultrasonic energy. The plate is provided on the bottom surface of the reaction vessel and radiates lower ultrasonic energy into the processing vessel.

  Further, for example, the ultrasonic wave generating means includes an ultrasonic oscillator and an ultrasonic vibrator, and the ultrasonic vibrator is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel and is superposed via a side wall of the reaction vessel. Sonic energy is radiated into the processing vessel.

  Further, for example, the ultrasonic wave generation means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a clamp to which the vibrator is attached and can sandwich the outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel, and the clamp Ultrasonic waves generated from the sonic transducer are transmitted to the reaction vessel, and ultrasonic energy is radiated into the processing vessel through the side wall of the reaction vessel.

  According to the present invention, an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus includes an ultrasonic wave generating unit, a light generating unit, an ultrasonic wave generating unit, and a control unit that controls the light generating unit. By controlling the means to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously, ultrasonic waves and light energy can be simultaneously introduced into the reaction vessel by the object to be processed, and the processing can be efficiently performed by the concerted effect. At the same time, the ultrasonic reaction or the photochemical reaction can be carried out independently.

  The ultrasonic wave generating means is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic vibrator and has a cylindrical or cylindrical ultrasonic radiator that radiates ultrasonic energy, and the ultrasonic radiator is disposed inside the reaction vessel. The ultrasonic wave generated from the ultrasonic vibrator radiates the ultrasonic wave into the reaction vessel with the front end surface and the side surface of the ultrasonic radiator as the emission surface, thereby generating a more uniform ultrasonic reaction field. As a result, scale-up of the apparatus can be easily realized.

  The ultrasonic wave generating means is attached to the ultrasonic vibrator and has a vibration plate that radiates ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic vibrator and the vibration plate are provided on the bottom surface of the reaction vessel, and the ultrasonic wave is generated from the bottom. By radiating energy to the inside of the reaction vessel, a standing wave ultrasonic reaction field can be formed in the reaction vessel, and when a relatively high frequency ultrasonic wave is generated, it can be easily realized.

  The ultrasonic vibrator of the ultrasonic wave generation means is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel, and radiates ultrasonic energy into the reaction vessel through the side wall of the reaction vessel, so that the flow tube type reaction vessel By using it, the reaction process can be continuously performed.

  The ultrasonic wave generation means has an ultrasonic vibrator and a clamp to which the vibrator is attached and can sandwich the outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel. The clamp reacts the ultrasonic wave generated from the ultrasonic vibrator. By transmitting ultrasonic energy to the inside of the reaction vessel through the side wall of the reaction vessel and transmitting it to the vessel, it can be easily attached to an existing flow tube type reaction vessel, and the reaction process is performed continuously Can do.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic and photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of 100 A of ultrasonic and photochemical hybrid reaction apparatuses. It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic and photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 200 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic and photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 300 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic and photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 400 of 4th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment for carrying out an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 100 includes a reaction vessel 110, ultrasonic generation means 120, light generation means 130, control means 140, and a magnetic stirrer 150.

  The reaction vessel 110 is provided with a circulating fluid jacket for controlling the reaction temperature on the outside. The jacket has a circulating fluid inlet and a circulating fluid outlet. In addition, a reactant inlet is provided at the top of the reaction vessel 110. A magnetic stirrer 150 is disposed below the reaction vessel 110, and a stirring bar is placed in the reaction vessel 110. An ultrasonic vibrator 122 and a light source lamp 130 are fixed to a flange 111 which is a lid disposed on the upper part of the reaction vessel 110. The reaction solution is filled into the reaction vessel 110.

  The ultrasonic generator 120 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 121, an ultrasonic transducer 122, and an ultrasonic radiator 123. The ultrasonic oscillator 121 can output an electrical signal that drives the ultrasonic transducer 122. The ultrasonic transducer 122 can generate ultrasonic vibration of at least one frequency. Here, for example, an ultrasonic transducer having a frequency of 40 kHz is used. The ultrasonic radiator 123 is a columnar or cylindrical radiator that is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic transducer 122 and emits ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic radiator 123 is inserted into the reaction vessel 110, and ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 122 radiate from the emission surface to the inside of the reaction vessel 110 at the tip and side surfaces of the ultrasonic radiator 123. Is done.

  In addition, the ultrasonic radiator 123 is cylindrical or cylindrical, for example, the length is set to an integral multiple of a half wavelength of the ultrasonic vibration with respect to the frequency of at least one ultrasonic vibration. The ultrasonic radiator 123 is formed so as to emit ultrasonic waves from the tip surface.

  Note that the ultrasonic radiator 123 emits ultrasonic waves with the tip and side surfaces as radiation surfaces, thereby increasing the radiation area of the ultrasonic energy and irradiating the reaction liquid in the reaction vessel 110 uniformly with the ultrasonic energy. It becomes possible. In this case, the length of the ultrasonic radiator 123 in the longitudinal direction is an integral multiple of λ / 2 when the wavelength λ corresponds to the oscillation frequency of the ultrasonic transducer 122, for example. The diameter of the ultrasonic radiator 123 is λ / 2 to λ / 10.

  The light generating unit 130 includes a power control unit 131, a light source lamp 132, and a protective tube 133. The power supply control unit 131 includes a timer, a power supply circuit, and the like, and is connected to a terminal of a cable extending from the light source lamp 132 so as to supply a power supply voltage to the light source lamp 132. The light source lamp 132 is, for example, an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. The light source lamp 132 is inserted in a liquid-tight manner into a protective tube 133 made of a quartz glass tube or the like, and is immersed in the reaction solution. The protective tube 133 is provided so as to cover the outer periphery of the light source lamp 132, and a space is formed between the protective tube 133 and the light source lamp 132. This space has a function of suppressing the influence of the ultrasonic vibration on the light source lamp 132, and can be used as a jacket for circulating the cooling water depending on circumstances.

  The control unit 140 controls the ultrasonic generator 121 of the ultrasonic generation unit and the power control unit 131 of the light generation unit 130 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously. A timer, a temperature control circuit, or the like can be incorporated.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another example of the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 100A. As shown in FIG. 2, in the case of mass production, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 100A includes a metal reaction vessel 110A, ultrasonic generation means 120, light generation means 130, control means 140, and a stirrer. 150A. The dimensions of the ultrasonic emitter 123 of the ultrasonic generator 120 and the light source lamp 132 of the light generator 130 are designed in accordance with the dimensions of the reaction vessel 110A. A plurality of ultrasonic generation means 120 or a plurality of light generation means 130 may be provided depending on the capacity of the reaction vessel 110A.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 100 includes the reaction vessel 110 (110A), the ultrasonic generation means 120, the light generation means 130, and the control means 140. The ultrasonic generator 120 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 121, an ultrasonic transducer 122, and an ultrasonic radiator 123. The ultrasonic radiator 123 is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic transducer 122 to generate ultrasonic waves. It is a cylindrical or cylindrical radiator that radiates energy, and is inserted into the reaction vessel 110 (110A), and the ultrasonic wave generated from the ultrasonic transducer 122 is applied to the tip and side surfaces of the ultrasonic radiator 123. Ultrasonic waves are radiated into the reaction vessel 110 (110A) as a radiation surface. The control unit 140 controls the ultrasonic generation unit 120 and the light generation unit 130 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  As a result, ultrasonic waves and light energy can be simultaneously introduced into the reaction vessel 110 (110A), and the processing can be efficiently performed by the concerted effect, and the ultrasonic reaction or the photochemical reaction can also be performed independently. is there.

  The ultrasonic generator 120 has a cylindrical or cylindrical ultrasonic radiator 123 that is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic transducer 122 and radiates ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic waves inserted into the container 110 (110A) and generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 122 radiate ultrasonic waves into the reaction container with the front end surface and side surfaces of the ultrasonic radiator as radiation surfaces, A more uniform ultrasonic reaction field can be obtained, and the scale-up of the apparatus can be easily realized.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 200 includes a reaction vessel 210, ultrasonic generation means 220, light generation means 230, and control means 240.

  The reaction vessel 210 is provided with a circulating fluid jacket for controlling the reaction temperature on the outside. The jacket has a circulating fluid inlet and a circulating fluid outlet. In addition, a lid having a reactant inlet is provided at the top of the reaction vessel 210. An ultrasonic transducer 222 is disposed below the reaction vessel 210. The light source lamp 230 is arranged on the upper part of the reaction vessel 210.

  The ultrasonic wave generation unit 220 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 221, an ultrasonic vibrator 222, and a diaphragm 223. The ultrasonic oscillator 221 can output an electrical signal that drives the ultrasonic transducer 222. The ultrasonic transducer 222 can generate ultrasonic vibration of at least one frequency. Here, for example, an ultrasonic transducer having a frequency of 40 kHz is used. The ultrasonic transducer 222 is fixed to the diaphragm 223, and the diaphragm 223 is attached to the lower part of the reaction vessel 210 via a flange. Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 122 are radiated from the surface of the vibration plate 223 into the reaction vessel 210.

  The light generating unit 230 includes a power control unit 231, a light source lamp 232, and a protective tube 233. The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. Detailed description is omitted.

  The control unit 240 controls the ultrasonic oscillator 221 of the ultrasonic generation unit 220 and the power supply control unit 231 of the light generation unit 230 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 200 includes the reaction vessel 210, the ultrasonic generation means 220, the light generation means 230, and the control means 240. The ultrasonic generator 220 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 221, an ultrasonic vibrator 222, and an ultrasonic radiator 223. The ultrasonic vibrator 222 is fixed to the diaphragm 223, and the diaphragm 223 is a flange. It is attached to the lower part of the reaction vessel 210 via Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 122 are radiated from the surface of the vibration plate 223 into the reaction vessel 210. The control unit 240 controls the ultrasonic generation unit 220 and the light generation unit 230 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  Thereby, ultrasonic waves and light energy can be simultaneously introduced into the reaction vessel 210 to efficiently perform the treatment by the concerted effect, and it is also possible to perform the ultrasonic reaction or the photochemical reaction independently.

  The ultrasonic generator 220 is attached to the ultrasonic vibrator 222 and has a vibration plate 223 that radiates ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic vibrator 222 and the vibration plate 223 are provided on the bottom surface of the reaction vessel 210. By radiating ultrasonic energy from the lower part into the reaction vessel 210, a standing wave ultrasonic reaction field can be formed in the reaction vessel 210 and a relatively high frequency ultrasonic wave is generated. If so, it can be easily realized.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In this case, it is a flow tube type reactor.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 300 includes a reaction vessel 310, ultrasonic generation means 320, light generation means 330, and control means 340.

  The reaction vessel 310 is sealed by flanges 311 and 312 at both ends of a cylindrical portion formed in a cylindrical shape. The flange 311 at one end has a mounting portion for attaching the light generating means 330, and the inlet 313 for the reaction liquid is provided at the flange 312 at the other end. The reaction solution outlet 314 is provided in the cylindrical portion. A plurality of ultrasonic transducers 322 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 310. The light source lamp 330 is attached to the flange 311.

  The ultrasonic wave generation unit 320 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 321 and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers 322. The ultrasonic oscillator 321 can output an electrical signal that drives the ultrasonic transducer 322. The ultrasonic vibrator 322 can generate ultrasonic vibration of at least one frequency. Here, for example, an ultrasonic vibrator having a frequency of 28 kHz is used. The ultrasonic transducer 322 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 310. Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer 322 are radiated from the inner surface of the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 310 into the reaction vessel 310.

  The light generating means 330 includes a power supply control unit 331, a light source lamp 332, and a protective tube 333. The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. Detailed description is omitted.

  The control unit 340 controls the ultrasonic oscillator 321 of the ultrasonic generation unit 320 and the power supply control unit 331 of the light generation unit 330 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 300 includes the reaction vessel 310, the ultrasonic generation means 320, the light generation means 330, and the control means 340. The ultrasonic generator 320 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 321 and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers 322, and the ultrasonic transducer 322 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 310. Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic vibrator 322 vibrate the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 310 and are radiated from the inner surface into the reaction vessel 310. The control unit 340 controls the ultrasonic generation unit 320 and the light generation unit 330 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  Thereby, ultrasonic waves and light energy can be simultaneously introduced into the reaction vessel 310 to efficiently perform the treatment by the concerted effect, and it is also possible to perform the ultrasonic reaction or the photochemical reaction independently.

  Further, the ultrasonic vibrator 322 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel 310, and can continuously perform reaction processing by radiating ultrasonic energy into the reaction vessel through the side wall of the reaction vessel 310. it can.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a side view of the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 400, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing the configuration of the ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 400 is a flow tube type reaction device.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus 400 includes a reaction vessel 410, ultrasonic generation means 420, light generation means 430, and control means 440.

  The reaction vessel 410 is sealed by flanges 411 and 412 at both ends of a cylindrical portion formed in a cylindrical shape. The flange 411 at one end has a mounting portion for attaching the light generation means 430, and the inlet 413 for the reaction liquid is provided at the flange 412 at the other end. The reaction solution outlet 414 is provided in the cylinder portion. An ultrasonic transducer 422 is attached to the center of the length of the reaction vessel 410 via a clamp. The light source lamp 430 is attached to the flange 411.

  The ultrasonic generator 420 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 421, an ultrasonic transducer 422, and a clamp 423. The ultrasonic oscillator 421 can output an electrical signal that drives the ultrasonic transducer 422. The ultrasonic transducer 422 can generate ultrasonic vibration of at least one frequency. Here, for example, an ultrasonic transducer having a frequency of 20 kHz is used. The ultrasonic vibrator 422 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 410. The clamp 423 includes a first clamp member 423a, a second clamp member 423b, and a connection screw 423. Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer 422 vibrate the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 410 via the clamp 423 and are radiated from the inner surface into the reaction vessel 410. A plurality of clamps 423 and ultrasonic transducers 422 may be arranged at predetermined intervals in the length direction of the reaction vessel 410.

  The light generating means 430 includes a power control unit 431, a light source lamp 432, and a protective tube 433. The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. Detailed description is omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device 400 includes the reaction vessel 410, the ultrasonic generation means 420, the light generation means 430, and the control means 440. The ultrasonic wave generation means 420 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 421 and an ultrasonic vibrator 422, and the ultrasonic vibrator 422 is disposed on the cylindrical portion of the reaction container 410 via the clamp 423. Ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer 422 vibrate the cylindrical portion of the reaction vessel 410 via the clamp 423 and are radiated from the inner surface into the reaction vessel 410. The control unit 440 controls the ultrasonic generation unit 420 and the light generation unit 430 so as to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously.

  Thereby, ultrasonic waves and light energy can be simultaneously introduced into the reaction vessel 410 to efficiently perform the treatment by the concerted effect, and it is also possible to perform the ultrasonic reaction or the photochemical reaction independently.

  The ultrasonic generator 420 includes an ultrasonic vibrator 422 that generates ultrasonic vibration of at least one frequency, and a clamp 423 to which the ultrasonic vibrator 422 is attached and can sandwich the outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel 410. The clamp 423 transmits ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer 422 to the reaction vessel 410 and radiates ultrasonic energy to the inside of the reaction vessel 410 through the side wall of the reaction vessel 410, so Can be easily attached to the reaction tube-type reaction vessel, and the reaction treatment can be performed continuously.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control means is described as being provided independently. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control unit may be provided in the ultrasonic generator of the ultrasonic generation unit or the power supply control unit of the light generation unit. Further, a part of the control unit may be provided in each of the ultrasonic generator of the ultrasonic generation unit and the power control unit of the light generation unit. Further, the control means, the ultrasonic oscillator of the ultrasonic generation means, and the power control unit of the light generation means may be arranged together.

  In the above-described embodiment, the light source lamp is an ultraviolet (UV) lamp, but is not limited to this. For example, a lamp that includes not only the visible light portion of the spectrum but also the infrared portion and the ultraviolet portion and having a wavelength of approximately 100 to 1000 nanometers may be used.

  This invention efficiently introduces ultrasonic waves and light energy alone or at the same time to promote various chemical reactions, decompose and synthesize inorganic and organic compounds, and disperse, emulsify, extract and decompose substances. It can be used for the purpose of performing.

  100, 100A, 200, 300, 400 ... Ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device, 110, 100A, 210, 310, 410 ... Reaction vessel, 120, 220, 320, 420 ... Ultrasonic wave generating means, 121, 221, 321, 421... Ultrasonic generator, 122, 222, 322, 422... Ultrasonic transducer, 123... Ultrasonic emitter, 130, 230, 330, 430. Means 131, 231, 331, 431... Power control unit, 132, 232, 332, 432 ... Light source lamp, 133, 233, 333, 433 ... Protection tube, 140 ... Control means, 150 ... Magnetic stirrer, 151 ... Stirrer, 150A ... Stirrer, 223 ... Diaphragm, 423 ... Clamp

Claims (5)

A reaction vessel filled or circulated with a reaction solution;
Ultrasonic generation means for irradiating the reaction liquid in the reaction vessel with ultrasonic waves of at least one frequency;
A light generating means inserted into the reaction vessel and irradiating the reaction liquid with light;
A control means for controlling the ultrasonic wave generation means and the light generation means;
The ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus characterized in that the control means controls the ultrasonic wave generating means and the light generating means to generate ultrasonic waves and light alone or simultaneously. The ultrasonic wave generating means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a cylindrical or cylindrical ultrasonic radiator that is attached to the tip of the ultrasonic vibrator and emits ultrasonic energy,
The ultrasonic radiator is inserted into the reaction container, and ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer are ultrasonically transmitted into the reaction container with the front and side surfaces of the ultrasonic radiator as radiation surfaces. The ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device according to claim 1, wherein The ultrasonic wave generation means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a diaphragm attached to the ultrasonic vibrator and radiating ultrasonic energy,
The ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic transducer and the diaphragm are provided on a bottom surface of the reaction vessel and radiate lower ultrasonic energy into the processing vessel. . The ultrasonic wave generating means has an ultrasonic oscillator and an ultrasonic vibrator,
2. The ultrasonic wave according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel and radiates ultrasonic energy into the processing vessel through a side wall of the reaction vessel.・ Photochemical hybrid reactor. The ultrasonic generation means includes an ultrasonic oscillator, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a clamp to which the vibrator is attached and capable of sandwiching an outer peripheral surface of the reaction vessel,
2. The clamp transmits ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic transducer to the reaction vessel and radiates ultrasonic energy into the processing vessel through a side wall of the reaction vessel. The ultrasonic / photochemical hybrid reaction device described in 1.

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