JPH08298869A - Feeder for solution of carbon dioxide for growing plants - Google Patents

Feeder for solution of carbon dioxide for growing plants

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JPH08298869A
JPH08298869A JP14384595A JP14384595A JPH08298869A JP H08298869 A JPH08298869 A JP H08298869A JP 14384595 A JP14384595 A JP 14384595A JP 14384595 A JP14384595 A JP 14384595A JP H08298869 A JPH08298869 A JP H08298869A
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carbon dioxide
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Osamu Yoshimoto
修 吉本
Minehiro Kamiyama
峰宏 上山
Tama Doi
賜 土居
Tetsuro Tojo
哲朗 東城
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TOUTAN KAKO KK
Toyo Tanso Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide an apparatus for feeding a CO2 solution for growing plants containing CO2 dissolved in water fed in order to grow the plants such as agricultural products to the plants. CONSTITUTION: This apparatus for feeding a carbon dioxide solution is equipped with at least one unit (A or B) of a CO2 preparation device 100 having a CO2 feed source 110 capable of electrolyzing water with a carbonaceous electrode and thereby dissolving CO2 in water, a water supply pipe 120 for feeding water to the CO2 feed source and a water supply pipe 130 for conveying water containing the CO2 dissolved therein from the CO2 source. The CO2 preparation device is connected to a water supply pump 40 for conveying water in the water supply pipe to a prescribed place.

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【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、農作物などの植物類を
生育するために供給する水に、二酸化炭素を溶解させた
植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を植物類に供給する装置に
係り、詳述すれば、炭素質電極による水の電解で生成す
る、二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を効率良く生成し、植物
類に大量供給できる装置に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying plants with a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants such as agricultural crops. In other words, the present invention relates to an apparatus capable of efficiently generating water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved, which is generated by electrolysis of water by a carbonaceous electrode, and supplying the water in large quantities to plants.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来、農作物などの炭酸同化作用を営む
植物類の生育を促進したり、農作物等の収量等を高めた
りするために、雰囲気中の二酸化炭素(CO)ガス濃
度を高める方法、いわゆるCO施用が行われていた。
この方法は、LPガス、重油等の化石燃料の燃焼により
又はCOガスボンベ等によりCOガスを発生させ、
このガスをビニールハウス等の栽培室に供給することに
よって雰囲気中のCOガス濃度を高め、光合成の活発
化を図り、その結果として農作物等の収量及び品質を向
上させるものである。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a method for increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) gas in an atmosphere in order to promote the growth of plants that carry out carbonic acid assimilation such as agricultural products and to increase the yield of agricultural products. , So-called CO 2 application was performed.
This method, LP gas, to generate CO 2 gas by combustion or by CO 2 gas cylinder of fossil fuels such as heavy oil,
By supplying this gas to a cultivation room such as a greenhouse, the concentration of CO 2 gas in the atmosphere is increased to activate photosynthesis, and as a result, the yield and quality of agricultural products and the like are improved.

【0003】しかしながら、この方法ではビニールハウ
ス等の気密な栽培室を必要とし、かかる施設を設けるた
めに高額な投資をしなければならず、また栽培室で植物
類を生育しなければならないため、必然的に栽培面積は
制限されてしまう。さらに、栽培室中のCOガス濃度
が高くなり過ぎると、作業中の人間の健康を害する場合
もある。また、化石燃料の燃焼によりCOガスを発生
させると、それに伴って多量の窒素酸化物(NO)、
硫黄酸化物(SO)、一酸化炭素(CO)等の有害物
質が発生し、植物類の生育及び作業中の人間に悪影響を
及ぼしたり、その燃料の不完全燃焼により黒煙が発生し
てビニールに付着し、植物類に到達する光量が減少した
りする場合もある。また、燃焼の際に発生する熱により
栽培室の温度が上昇するため、栽培室の温度管理に注意
を要し、換気する場合にはCOガスも同時に排出され
るため、供給効率が低下してしまう。特に夏期には、前
記燃焼法によるCOガス発生方法では室内温度が上昇
し過ぎるためCO施用を行うことができなかったのが
現状であった。
However, this method requires an airtight cultivation room such as a greenhouse, requires a large investment to install such a facility, and grows plants in the cultivation room. Inevitably, the cultivation area will be limited. Furthermore, if the CO 2 gas concentration in the cultivation room becomes too high, the health of human beings working may be impaired. When CO 2 gas is generated by burning fossil fuel, a large amount of nitrogen oxides (NO x )
Hazardous substances such as sulfur oxides (SO x ) and carbon monoxide (CO) are generated, which adversely affect the growth of plants and humans at work, and black smoke is generated due to incomplete combustion of the fuel. It may adhere to vinyl and reduce the amount of light reaching the plants. Moreover, since the temperature of the cultivation room rises due to the heat generated during combustion, it is necessary to pay attention to the temperature control of the cultivation room, and when ventilating, CO 2 gas is also discharged at the same time, which reduces the supply efficiency. Will end up. Especially in the summer, it was not possible to apply CO 2 in the CO 2 gas generation method by the combustion method because the indoor temperature rises too much.

【0004】そこで近年、ビニールハウス等の気密な栽
培室を必要とせず、植物類や人体に悪影響を及ぼすこと
のない安価で簡単な方法により植物類の生育を促進・活
発化させ、農作物等の収量及び品質の向上化を図ること
を目的として、炭素質電極による水の電解で生成する、
COを溶解させた水(以下、CO溶液ともいう)を
植物類に散布するなど新しい植物類の生育方法が開発さ
れつつある(特願平6−257698号)。このCO
溶液は、COをはじめとする電解生成物を含有してお
り、またクラスターの小さい水になっている。
Therefore, in recent years, it is possible to promote and activate the growth of plants by an inexpensive and simple method that does not require an airtight cultivation room such as a greenhouse and does not adversely affect plants and the human body. Generated by electrolysis of water with a carbonaceous electrode for the purpose of improving yield and quality.
A new plant growth method is being developed, such as spraying water in which CO 2 is dissolved (hereinafter, also referred to as CO 2 solution) to the plants (Japanese Patent Application No. 6-257698). This CO 2
The solution contains electrolysis products such as CO 2 and is water with small clusters.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来、この方法で使用
するCO溶液の供給装置として、前述した化石燃料等
の燃焼ガスを水槽中に供給し、水と直接接触させること
によりCOガスを溶解させる装置が考えられている。
しかしながら、この装置によると、燃焼ガスに含まれる
多量のNOガスやSOガスもCOガスと共に水に
溶けてしまい、植物類の生育に悪影響を及ぼしてしま
う。また、ガスボンベに充填されたCOガスを水槽中
に供給し、水と直接接触させることによりCOを溶解
させる装置も考えられているが、この装置によると、ガ
スボンベの交換に手間が掛かり、作業性が悪く、CO
ガスボンベも高価であるため適していない。また、いず
れの装置も、COガスを水槽中に供給するなどして水
と直接接触させることによりCOガスを溶解させて、
植物類に供給するものであり、この方法によると、CO
ガスの溶解効率が悪い。さらには、CO溶液が必要
な度毎に、燃焼ガスを発生させたり、ガスボンベの栓を
開けたりしなければならないため、作業性が悪く、また
自動化も困難である。
Conventionally, as a CO 2 solution supply device used in this method, the above-mentioned combustion gas such as fossil fuel is supplied into a water tank, and CO 2 gas is directly contacted with water to generate CO 2 gas. A device for melting is considered.
However, according to this apparatus, a large amount of NO x gas and SO x gas contained in the combustion gas are also dissolved in water together with CO 2 gas, which adversely affects the growth of plants. Further, an apparatus for supplying CO 2 gas filled in a gas cylinder into a water tank and dissolving CO 2 by directly contacting with water has been considered, but this apparatus requires time and effort for replacement of the gas cylinder, Workability is poor and CO 2
Gas cylinders are also not suitable because they are expensive. Further, in any of the devices, the CO 2 gas is melted by directly contacting with water by supplying the CO 2 gas into the water tank,
Is supplied to plants, and according to this method, CO
2 Gas dissolution efficiency is poor. Further, since it is necessary to generate combustion gas and open the gas cylinder plug every time the CO 2 solution is required, workability is poor and automation is also difficult.

【0006】そこで本発明は、CO溶液にNO、S
等の植物類の生育を阻害する物質を溶解させない
で、またCOやすす(煤)も発生させないで、炭素質電
極による水の電解で生成するCO溶液を効率よく大量
に植物類に供給できる装置を提供することを目的とす
る。
Therefore, according to the present invention, a CO 2 solution containing NO x , S
A CO 2 solution produced by electrolysis of water by a carbonaceous electrode can be efficiently produced in large quantities in plants without dissolving substances that inhibit the growth of plants such as O x, and without generating CO or soot. An object is to provide a device that can be supplied.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するた
め、本発明に係る植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置の第
1の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水を電解すること
により該水にCOを溶解させるCO供給源と、前記
CO供給源に水を供給する給水管と、前記CO供給
源からCOを溶解させた水を搬送する送水管と、を備
えたCO調製器を少なくとも1ユニット備え、該CO
調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に搬送する送
水ポンプと連結しているものである。
In order to achieve the above object, the first technical means of the plant growth CO 2 solution supply apparatus according to the present invention is characterized by electrolyzing water using a carbonaceous electrode. and CO 2 source for dissolving CO 2 in water, comprising a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 source, and a water supply pipe that conveys the from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water At least one unit of CO 2 adjuster is provided
2 The preparation device is connected to a water pump for conveying the water in the water pipe to a predetermined place.

【0008】第2の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水
を電解することにより該水にCOを溶解させるCO
供給源と、前記CO供給源に水を供給する給水管と、
前記CO供給源からCOを溶解させた水を搬送する
送水管と、前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の水か
ら固体粒子を除去するろ過器と、を備えたCO調製器
を少なくとも1ユニット備え、該CO調製器が、前記
送水管の水を所定の場所に搬送する送水ポンプと連結し
ている、植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置である。
A second technical means is, CO 2 dissolving CO 2 in the water by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode
A supply source and a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 supply source;
A water pipe that conveys the from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water, the middle provided the water pipe, CO 2 preparation vessel and filter, with the removal of solid particles from the water of the water pipe Is a CO 2 solution supply device for plant growth, wherein the CO 2 preparation device is connected to a water supply pump that conveys the water in the water supply pipe to a predetermined location.

【0009】第3の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水
を電解することにより該水にCOを溶解させるCO
供給源と、前記CO供給源に水を供給する給水管と、
前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、前記CO供給源からCOを溶解させた水
を搬送する送水管と、前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送
水管の開閉を行う送水開閉弁と、を備えたCO調製器
を少なくとも1ユニット備え、該CO調製器が、前記
送水管の水を所定の場所に搬送する送水ポンプと連結し
ている、植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置である。
A third technical means is, CO 2 dissolving CO 2 in the water by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode
A supply source and a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 supply source;
Provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing of the water supply pipe, a water pipe for conveying said from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water, provided in the middle of the water pipe, the feed At least one unit of a CO 2 adjuster equipped with a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing the water pipe is provided, and the CO 2 adjuster is connected to a water supply pump that conveys the water in the water supply pipe to a predetermined location. It is a CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants.

【0010】第4の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水
を電解することにより該水にCOを溶解させるCO
供給源と、前記CO供給源に水を供給する給水管と、
前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、前記CO供給源からCOを溶解させた水
を搬送する送水管と、前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送
水管の水から固体粒子を除去するろ過器と、前記送水管
の前記ろ過器の下流に設け、前記送水管の開閉を行う送
水開閉弁と、を備えたCO調製器を少なくとも1ユニ
ット備え、該CO調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の
場所に搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育
用CO溶液供給装置である。
[0010] A fourth technical means is, CO 2 dissolving CO 2 in the water by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode
A supply source and a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 supply source;
Provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing of the water supply pipe, a water pipe for conveying said from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water, provided in the middle of the water pipe, the feed A filter for removing solid particles from water in a water pipe, a water supply opening / closing valve provided downstream of the filter of the water supply pipe for opening and closing the water supply pipe, and at least one unit of a CO 2 preparation device, The CO 2 preparation device is a CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants, which is connected to a water supply pump that conveys the water in the water supply pipe to a predetermined place.

【0011】第5の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水
を電解することにより該水にCOを溶解させるCO
供給源と、前記CO供給源に水を供給する給水管と、
前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、前記CO供給源からCOを溶解させた水
を搬送する送水管と、前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送
水管の水から固体粒子を除去するろ過器と、前記送水管
の前記ろ過器の下流に設け、前記送水管の開閉を行う送
水開閉弁と、前記送水管の前記ろ過器の上流に設け、前
記ろ過器又は前記送水開閉弁の点検の際に前記送水管の
開閉を行う点検用送水開閉弁と、を備えたCO調製器
を少なくとも1ユニット備え、該CO調製器が、前記
送水管の水を所定の場所に搬送する送水ポンプと連結し
ている、植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置である。
[0011] A fifth technical means, CO 2 dissolving CO 2 in the water by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode
A supply source and a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 supply source;
Provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing of the water supply pipe, a water pipe for conveying said from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water, provided in the middle of the water pipe, the feed A filter for removing solid particles from the water in the water pipe, a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing the water pipe, which is provided downstream of the filter of the water pipe, and provided upstream of the filter of the water pipe, comprising at least one unit of CO 2 preparation vessel equipped with a inspection water off valve for opening and closing of the water pipe in the inspection of the filter or the water-off valve, the CO 2 preparation device is, the water pipe It is a CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants, which is connected to a water supply pump that conveys water to a predetermined place.

【0012】第6の技術手段は、前記給水管の前記給水
開閉弁の下流に設け、前記CO供給源に供給した水を
吐出する前記給水管から分岐した吐出管と、前記給水管
と前記吐出管とを切り替える三方弁と、を備えたCO
調製器である、第3乃至第5のいずれか1つの植物類生
育用CO溶液供給装置である。
A sixth technical means is provided in the water supply pipe downstream of the water supply on-off valve, and a discharge pipe branched from the water supply pipe for discharging the water supplied to the CO 2 supply source, the water supply pipe and the water supply pipe. CO 2 with a three-way valve that switches between the discharge pipe and
A preparation unit, a third to fifth any one plant such growth for CO 2 solution supply device.

【0013】第7の技術手段は、CO供給源は、前記
給水管に連結する給水口と、該給水口から供給された水
を電解する陽極及び陰極のうち、少なくとも陽極が炭素
質電極で構成された水電解用電極と、前記送水管に連結
する送水口と、を備えた容器、により構成されている、
第1乃至第6のいずれか1つの植物類生育用CO溶液
供給装置である。
In a seventh technical means, the CO 2 supply source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and an anode and a cathode for electrolyzing the water supplied from the water supply port, at least the anode is a carbonaceous electrode. An electrode for water electrolysis configured, and a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and is configured by a container,
It is the CO 2 solution supply device for growing any one of the first to sixth plants.

【0014】第8の技術手段は、CO供給源は、前記
給水管に連結する給水口と、該給水口から供給された水
を電解する陽極及び陰極のうち、少なくとも陽極が炭素
質電極で構成された水電解用電極と、前記送水管に連結
する送水口と、収容した水の水位を検出する水位検出器
と、を備えた容器、により構成されている、第1乃至第
6のいずれか1つの植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置で
ある。
In an eighth technical means, the CO 2 supply source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and an anode and a cathode for electrolyzing the water supplied from the water supply port, at least the anode is a carbonaceous electrode. Any one of the first to the sixth, which is configured by a container including the configured water electrolysis electrode, a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and a water level detector that detects the water level of the contained water. This is one CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants.

【0015】第9の技術手段は、炭素質電極を用いて水
を電解することにより該水にCOを溶解させるCO
供給源と、前記CO供給源に電解用電圧を印加する電
解用電源と、前記CO供給源に水を供給する給水管
と、前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う
給水開閉弁と、前記CO供給源からCOを溶解させ
た水を搬送する送水管と、前記送水管の途中に設け、前
記送水管の開閉を行う送水開閉弁と、を備えたCO調
製器であって、前記CO供給源が、前記給水管に連結
する給水口と、該給水口から供給された水を電解する陽
極及び陰極のうち、少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成
された水電解用電極と、前記送水管に連結する送水口
と、収容した水の水位を検出する水位検出器と、を備え
た容器、により構成されている、前記CO調製器を少
なくとも1ユニット備え、該CO調製器の前記送水管
に連結し、水を所定の場所に搬送する送水ポンプと、前
記CO供給源に電解用電圧を印加する電解用電源、前
記送水ポンプ、前記給水開閉弁、前記送水開閉弁及び前
記水位検出器を制御する制御器と、を有する、植物類生
育用CO溶液供給装置である。
[0015] A ninth technical means, CO 2 dissolving CO 2 in the water by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode
Performing a source, and electrolysis power supply for applying an electrolytic voltage in the CO 2 supply source, a water supply pipe for supplying water to the CO 2 source is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, the opening and closing of the water supply pipe a water supply on-off valve, a water supply pipe that conveys the from CO 2 source dissolved CO 2 water, said provided in the middle of the water pipe, CO 2 having a water-feed-off valve for opening and closing of the water supply pipe In the adjuster, the CO 2 supply source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and an anode and a cathode for electrolyzing the water supplied from the water supply port, at least the anode is a carbonaceous electrode. At least one unit of the CO 2 adjuster configured by a container including a water electrolysis electrode, a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and a water level detector for detecting the water level of the contained water , connected to the water pipe of the CO 2 preparation device, water A water pump for conveying a constant location, the CO 2 electrolysis power supply for applying an electrolytic voltage supply source, the water pump, the water supply on-off valve, and a controller for controlling the water supply on-off valve and the water level detector And a CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants.

【0016】[0016]

【作用】炭酸同化作用を営む植物類にとってCOはそ
の成長に欠くこのできないものであり、炭素質電極によ
る水の電解で生成するCO溶液を、植物類の葉面や根
乃至は全体に供給し、植物体にCOを吸収させること
により、生育促進化・活発化を図り、その結果して農作
物等の収量や品質を向上させるものである。本発明に係
る供給装置は、このようなCO溶液を植物類に供給す
るための供給装置であり、本発明の供給装置によると、
供給するCO溶液にNOやSOなどの植物類に悪
影響を与える物質が溶解するこがなく、作業性や溶解効
率の良いCO溶液の供給が可能になる。
[Action] CO 2 is essential for the growth of carbon dioxide assimilating plants, and CO 2 solution produced by electrolysis of water by a carbonaceous electrode is applied to the leaves, roots or the whole plant. By supplying and absorbing CO 2 in the plant body, the growth promotion and activation are achieved, and as a result, the yield and quality of agricultural products and the like are improved. The supply device according to the present invention is a supply device for supplying such a CO 2 solution to plants, and according to the supply device of the present invention,
Supplying CO 2 solution adversely affect the plant such as NO x and SO x substance dissolved Surukoganaku allows supply of workability and dissolution efficient CO 2 solution.

【0017】本発明の供給装置のように炭素質電極によ
る水の電解によると、陽極側にCOが主に生成され、
このCOはすぐに水に溶解するため、COの溶解効
率は極端に高くなる。さらに、電極に電圧を印加するだ
けでCO溶液を生成できるので、ガスボンベ交換の労
を要せず、植物類に悪影響を与える物質も発生すること
がない。
According to the electrolysis of water by the carbonaceous electrode like the supply device of the present invention, CO 2 is mainly generated on the anode side,
Since this CO 2 immediately dissolves in water, the CO 2 dissolution efficiency becomes extremely high. Furthermore, since a CO 2 solution can be generated simply by applying a voltage to the electrodes, the labor of gas cylinder replacement is not required, and substances that adversely affect plants are not generated.

【0018】炭素質電極を少なくも陽極に用いて水を電
解すると、その水にCOが溶解してCO溶液が生成
することは知られている。本発明において、CO供給
源に使用できる炭素質電極は、例えば、炭素化、又は黒
鉛化された等方性炭素材や異方性炭素材、又はガラス状
炭素材の公知の炭素質材料から成るものが挙げられる。
さらに、炭素質電極となる等方性炭素材や異方性炭素材
を詳述すれば、骨材に、必要に応じてバインダー(結合
剤)を添加し、金型や冷間静水圧プレス等で成形し、焼
成(炭素化)、必要に応じて黒鉛化した炭素材や、更に
含浸、再焼成、必要に応じて再黒鉛化した炭素材が例示
できる。前記骨材としては、ニードルコークス、レギュ
ラーコークス、ピッチコークス、フリュードコークス、
ギルソナイトコークス等の石油系や石炭系のか焼された
又はか焼されていない(生の)各種コークス粉類、メソ
カーボンマイクロビーズ、バルクメソフェーズ等の各種
メソフェーズカーボン、サーマルブラック、ファーネス
ブラック、ランプブラック、チャンネルブラック等の各
種カーボンブラック、PAN系、ピッチ系等の各種炭素
繊維粉、各種熱分解炭素粉、各種ガラス状炭素粉、各種
活性炭粉、各種木炭粉、各種人造黒鉛粉及び各種天然黒
鉛粉が例示できる。また、必要に応じて添加する前記バ
インダーとしては、石油ピッチやコールタールピッチ等
の各種ピッチ類、又はフラン系やフェノール系等の各種
合成樹脂が例示できる。
It is known that when water is electrolyzed using a carbonaceous electrode as at least an anode, CO 2 is dissolved in the water to form a CO 2 solution. In the present invention, the carbonaceous electrode that can be used as the CO 2 source is, for example, a known carbonaceous material such as a carbonized or graphitized isotropic carbon material or an anisotropic carbon material, or a glassy carbon material. It consists of
Furthermore, if an isotropic carbon material or an anisotropic carbon material to be a carbonaceous electrode is described in detail, a binder (binder) is added to the aggregate as needed, and a mold, cold isostatic press, etc. Examples thereof include a carbon material that has been molded with, and fired (carbonized), and graphitized as necessary, and a carbon material that has been further impregnated, recalcinated, and regraphitized as necessary. As the aggregate, needle coke, regular coke, pitch coke, flue coke,
Oil-based or coal-based calcined or non-calcined (raw) coke powders such as Gilsonite coke, mesocarbon microbeads, various mesophase carbons such as bulk mesophase, thermal black, furnace black, lamp Various carbon blacks such as black and channel black, various carbon fiber powders such as PAN type and pitch type, various pyrolytic carbon powders, various glassy carbon powders, various activated carbon powders, various charcoal powders, various artificial graphite powders and various natural graphites A powder can be illustrated. Examples of the binder that is added as necessary include various pitches such as petroleum pitch and coal tar pitch, and various synthetic resins such as furan-based and phenol-based.

【0019】CO溶解効率が特に高く、且つ電極表面
から脱離する炭素粒子発生量が少ないという、本発明に
適した特性を有する炭素質電極としては、特開平7−4
3280号公報に実証されているように、炭素質物質5
0〜90質量%と樹脂硬化物50〜10質量%との組成
物から成る炭素質電極が挙げられる。特に、この公報か
ら分かるように、この炭素質電極のうち、炭素質物質5
0〜80質量%と樹脂硬化物50〜20質量%との組成
物から成るものが最適である。この炭素質電極を構成す
る炭素質物質としては、炭素から実質的に成る又は炭素
を主成分とする物質を包含し、炭素や黒鉛等の天然の又
は人工の同素体から成る、例えば前記した骨材のような
炭素質物質、又は前記した骨材が熱処理されたものが挙
げられる。一方、樹脂硬化物としては、フラン樹脂、ポ
リイミド樹脂、ポリアミド樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、エ
ポキシ樹脂等の熱硬化性樹脂、ポリエチレン樹脂、ポリ
プロピレン樹脂、ポリスチレン樹脂、ポリ塩化ビニリデ
ン樹脂等の熱可塑性樹脂などの樹脂を硬化させたものあ
るいは橋架けさせたものが例示できる。これらの樹脂の
うち、耐液性や耐薬品性が優れたフェノール樹脂やフッ
素樹脂等を使用したものが好ましい。
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-4 discloses a carbonaceous electrode having characteristics that are suitable for the present invention, such that CO 2 dissolution efficiency is particularly high and the amount of carbon particles released from the electrode surface is small.
As demonstrated in Japanese Patent No. 3280, carbonaceous material 5
A carbonaceous electrode composed of a composition of 0 to 90% by mass and a resin cured product of 50 to 10% by mass can be mentioned. In particular, as can be seen from this publication, among the carbonaceous electrodes, the carbonaceous material 5
It is optimal to use a composition composed of 0 to 80% by mass and a resin cured product of 50 to 20% by mass. The carbonaceous material constituting the carbonaceous electrode includes a substance substantially composed of carbon or having carbon as a main component, and is made of a natural or artificial allotrope such as carbon or graphite. Examples of such carbonaceous materials, or those obtained by heat-treating the above-mentioned aggregate. On the other hand, the cured resin is a thermosetting resin such as a furan resin, a polyimide resin, a polyamide resin, a polyester resin or an epoxy resin, or a resin such as a thermoplastic resin such as a polyethylene resin, a polypropylene resin, a polystyrene resin or a polyvinylidene chloride resin. Examples thereof include cured products and bridged products. Among these resins, those using a phenol resin, a fluororesin or the like having excellent liquid resistance and chemical resistance are preferable.

【0020】このような炭素質電極を使用して水を電解
するこにより、この水にCOを溶解させることができ
る。
By electrolyzing water using such a carbonaceous electrode, CO 2 can be dissolved in this water.

【0021】第1の技術手段においては、植物類を生育
させるための水は、給水管を通ってCO供給源に供給
され、供給された水はここで炭素質電極により電解され
ることにより水にCOが溶解し、CO溶液を生成す
ることができる。生成したCO溶液は、その場所で一
時的に貯留され又は貯留されることなく、送水管を通
り、この送水管と連結した送水ポンプの動力により、植
物類栽培地(例えば、畑、ビニールハウス、田、植物工
場)等の所定の場所に搬送できる。搬送されたCO
液は、細霧ノズルや噴霧ノズル各種施用器具等により植
物類の葉面や根に供給すれば良い。このように第1の技
術手段は、給水管、CO供給源及び送水管を備えたC
調製器を少なくとも1ユニット備え、このCO調
製器が、植物類栽培地などの所定の場所に搬送する送水
ポンプと連結して構成されている。また、このようなC
調製器を複数ユニット設けることにより、CO
液を一度に多量に植物類へ供給できたり、所望濃度のC
溶液が生成されている側のCO調製器を選択でき
る。
In the first technical means, water for growing plants is supplied to a CO 2 supply source through a water supply pipe, and the supplied water is electrolyzed here by a carbonaceous electrode. CO 2 can be dissolved in water to form a CO 2 solution. The generated CO 2 solution passes through a water pipe without being temporarily stored in the place or is stored, and by the power of a water pump connected to the water pipe, a plant cultivation area (for example, a field, a vinyl house). , Rice fields, plant factories). The transported CO 2 solution may be supplied to the leaves and roots of plants by various application tools such as a fine mist nozzle and a spray nozzle. As described above, the first technical means is C provided with the water supply pipe, the CO 2 supply source, and the water supply pipe.
At least one unit of the O 2 preparation device is provided, and the CO 2 preparation device is configured to be connected to a water supply pump that conveys it to a predetermined place such as a plant cultivation place. Also, such C
By providing multiple units of O 2 preparation unit, a large amount of CO 2 solution can be supplied to plants at one time, and C 2 of desired concentration
It is possible to select the CO 2 adjuster on the side where the O 2 solution is generated.

【0022】第2の技術手段の特徴は、固体粒子を除去
するろ過器を前記送水管の途中に設けたことにある。こ
のろ過器で、送水管のCO溶液に浮遊している砂、塵
芥、あるいは炭素質電極の表面から脱離した炭素粒子な
どの固体粒子を除去・分離し、送水ポンプの損傷や、噴
霧ノズルや細霧ノズルなどの施用器具の目詰りを防止す
る。
The feature of the second technical means is that a filter for removing solid particles is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe. With this filter, solid particles such as sand, dust, or carbon particles detached from the surface of the carbonaceous electrode floating in the CO 2 solution in the water pipe are removed and separated, and the water pump is damaged or the spray nozzle is sprayed. Prevents clogging of applied equipment such as and fine mist nozzles.

【0023】第3の技術手段の特徴は、前記給水管の開
閉を行う給水開閉弁と、前記送水管の開閉を行う送水開
閉弁とを、それぞれ給水管及び送水管の途中に設けたこ
とにある。水をCO供給源に給水するきは、この給水
開閉弁を開き、また植物類にCO溶液を供給するき
は、送水開閉弁を開いて植物類にCO溶液を供給す
る。また、CO調整器を別ユニットのCO調整器に
切り替えるきは、送水開閉弁を閉じ、別ユニット側の送
水開閉弁を開いて切り替える。このように給水管と送水
管とに開閉弁を設けることにより、給水や送水の量や時
期・時間を調節でき、また容易に所望ユニット側のCO
調製器に切り替えることもできる。
The feature of the third technical means is that a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe and a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe are provided in the middle of the water supply pipe and the water supply pipe, respectively. is there. When supplying water to the CO 2 supply source, the water supply on-off valve is opened, and when supplying CO 2 solution to the plants, the water supply on-off valve is opened to supply the CO 2 solution to the plants. Furthermore, Ki switches the CO 2 regulator to another unit of the CO 2 regulator closes the water supply on-off valve is switched to open the water supply off valve separate unit side. By providing the water supply pipe and the water supply pipe with the on-off valves as described above, the amount, timing and time of the water supply and the water supply can be adjusted, and the CO of the desired unit side can be easily adjusted.
It is also possible to switch to two preparation devices.

【0024】第4の技術手段の特徴は、送水開閉弁を前
記送水管の前記ろ過器の下流に設けたことにある。この
ようにろ過器の下流に送水開閉弁を配設することによ
り、送水ポンプの損傷、施用器具の目詰りを防止でき、
更に固体粒子による送水開閉弁の損傷も防止できる。
The feature of the fourth technical means resides in that a water supply on-off valve is provided on the water supply pipe downstream of the filter. By arranging the water supply on-off valve downstream of the filter in this way, damage to the water supply pump and clogging of the application tool can be prevented,
Furthermore, damage to the water supply on-off valve due to solid particles can be prevented.

【0025】第5の技術手段の特徴は、点検用送水開閉
弁を前記送水管の前記ろ過器及び前記送水開閉弁の上流
に設けたことにある。通常、この点検用送水開閉弁は開
いているが、ろ過器又は送水開閉弁の交換等の点検の際
には点検用送水開閉弁を閉じて、これらの点検が容易に
なる。
The feature of the fifth technical means resides in that an inspection water supply on-off valve is provided upstream of the filter and the water supply on-off valve of the water supply pipe. Normally, the water supply on-off valve for inspection is opened, but when performing inspection such as replacement of the filter or the water on-off valve for inspection, the water supply on-off valve for inspection is closed to facilitate these inspections.

【0026】第6の技術手段の特徴は、前記給水管の前
記給水開閉弁の下流に、前記CO供給源に給水した水
を吐出する前記給水管から分岐した吐出管と、前記給水
管と前記吐出管を切り替える三方弁と、を設けたことに
ある。通常、この三方弁は、CO供給源の方に水が流
れる側に、言い換えれば、吐出管を閉塞する側に保たれ
ているが、CO供給源の点検等の際には、吐出管が開
く側に三方弁を切り替えて、CO供給源に給水した水
を吐き出し、空にすることができる。
The sixth technical means is characterized in that a discharge pipe branched from the water supply pipe for discharging the water supplied to the CO 2 supply source, and the water supply pipe downstream of the water supply on-off valve of the water supply pipe. And a three-way valve for switching the discharge pipe. Normally, this three-way valve is kept on the side where water flows toward the CO 2 supply source, in other words, on the side that closes the discharge pipe, but when checking the CO 2 supply source, etc. The water supplied to the CO 2 supply source can be discharged and emptied by switching the three-way valve to the side that opens.

【0027】第7の技術手段においては、給水管の水は
容器に設けられた給水口から容器に収容し、陽極及び陰
極のうち少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成された水電
解用電極により、容器に収容した水を電解する。この
際、容器に収容する水の量、電解時間、電解電圧等の電
解条件を決めておけば、COの濃度を調整できるの
で、所望濃度のCO溶液を生成することができる。ま
た、電解は容器内で行われるので、生成したCO溶液
はその容器に一時的に貯留することができ、必要な都
度、容器に設けられた送水口を通じ前記送水管に送水で
きる。CO溶液を植物類に供給している最中に容器内
のCO溶液が空になった場合には、送水開閉弁を閉
じ、別ユニット側の送水開閉弁を開いて予め容器に貯留
していた所望濃度のCO溶液を植物類に供給する。一
方、空になった側の容器には給水を行い、再度水を電解
してCO溶液を生成しておき、次の植物類への供給に
備える。
In the seventh technical means, the water in the water supply pipe is stored in the container through a water supply port provided in the container, and at least the anode or the cathode is formed by a water electrolysis electrode having a carbonaceous electrode. The water contained in the container is electrolyzed. At this time, the amount of water contained in the container, the electrolysis time, if determined the electrolysis conditions such as electrolytic voltage, it is possible to adjust the concentration of CO 2, it is possible to produce a CO 2 solution of the desired concentration. In addition, since the electrolysis is performed in the container, the generated CO 2 solution can be temporarily stored in the container and can be supplied to the water supply pipe through the water supply port provided in the container whenever necessary. If the CO 2 solution in the container becomes empty while the CO 2 solution is being supplied to the plants, the water supply opening / closing valve is closed, and the water supply opening / closing valve on the side of another unit is opened to store it in the container in advance. The desired concentration of CO 2 solution was supplied to the plants. On the other hand, water is supplied to the empty container, the water is electrolyzed again to generate a CO 2 solution, and the CO 2 solution is prepared for the next supply to plants.

【0028】第8の技術手段の特徴は、CO供給源は
水位検出器を備えていることにある。この水位検出器か
らの情報により容器に収容する水量を調整することがで
きる。例えば、容器に収容する水の上限を設定する水位
検出器と下限を設定する水位検出器を容器側面の上下に
間隔をおいて配設し、この上限水位検出器や下限水位検
出器からの情報に基づいて収容する水量を調整する。
The eighth technical means is characterized in that the CO 2 source is provided with a water level detector. The amount of water contained in the container can be adjusted based on the information from the water level detector. For example, the water level detector that sets the upper limit of the water contained in the container and the water level detector that sets the lower limit are arranged at intervals above and below the side surface of the container, and information from the upper limit water level detector and the lower limit water level detector Adjust the amount of water to be stored based on.

【0029】第9の技術手段の特徴は、前記二酸化炭素
供給源に電解用電圧を印加する電解用電源、前記送水ポ
ンプ、前記給水開閉弁、前記送水開閉弁及び前記水位検
出器を制御する制御器を備えたことにある。例えば、水
位検出器からの信号を受けて、電解用電源をOFF/O
Nにしたり、給水開閉弁や送水開閉弁の開閉を制御す
る。
The ninth technical means is characterized in that it controls the electrolysis power source for applying an electrolysis voltage to the carbon dioxide supply source, the water feed pump, the water feed on-off valve, the water feed on-off valve and the water level detector. It is equipped with a vessel. For example, in response to a signal from the water level detector, the electrolysis power is turned off / on.
Set to N or control the opening / closing of the water supply on / off valve and the water supply on / off valve.

【0030】ところで、水を長時間電解すると、水に溶
存しているカルシウム(Ca)やマグネシウム(Mg)
等が陰極表面を覆うように付着してしまうため、CO
溶解効率が著しく低下してしまう。特に陰極にも炭素質
電極を使用しているときには、開気孔が多数存在してい
ることから、ステンレス鋼等の金属質電極に比して、そ
の付着力は極めて強固である。また、この付着物を物理
的に除去すると、電極が折損する場合もある。そこで、
陽極及び陰極が炭素質電極により構成された水電解用電
極の場合には、電解用電源と水電解用電極との間に極性
切替え器を介した方が好ましい。こうすると、前記陰極
付着物は水電解用電極の極性を切り替えることで容易に
取り除くことができる。
By the way, when water is electrolyzed for a long time, calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) dissolved in water are dissolved.
Because like adheres so as to cover the cathode surface, CO 2
The dissolution efficiency will be significantly reduced. In particular, when a carbonaceous electrode is also used as the cathode, since there are many open pores, the adhesive force is extremely stronger than that of a metallic electrode such as stainless steel. Further, when the attached matter is physically removed, the electrode may be broken. Therefore,
In the case of a water electrolysis electrode in which the anode and the cathode are composed of carbonaceous electrodes, it is preferable to interpose a polarity switch between the electrolysis power source and the water electrolysis electrode. In this case, the cathode deposit can be easily removed by switching the polarity of the water electrolysis electrode.

【0031】また、電解用電極として従来から使用され
ている炭素質電極の電気抵抗率ρは、1×10−3Ω・
cm程度であり、銅(ρ=1.7×10−6Ω・cm)
や鉄(ρ=9.7×10−6Ω・cm)等の金属に比し
てかなり大きいため、電極内のオーム損は金属質電極よ
り大きくなってしまう。さらに、電極自体の抵抗によ
り、電極の電流導入部から離れるにつれて電極内の電圧
降下量も無視できない程に増大するため、陽極と陰極の
電流密度が不均一になってしまう。そのため、陽極と陰
極を平行に配設すると、電極が不均一に消耗し、長寿命
化を図ることが困難になる。そこで、炭素質電極を陽極
及び陰極に用いて構成された水電解用電極であって、そ
の陽極及び陰極は板状にし、且つ、この水電解用電極の
電流導入部から離れるにつれて板状陽極と板状陰極の面
間隔が漸次小さくなるように配設すると、極間の電流密
度を一定にすることができるので、電極の消耗を均一に
できる。このように陽極と陰極を配設して、電極の長寿
命化を図った方が好ましい。
The electric resistivity ρ of the carbonaceous electrode conventionally used as an electrode for electrolysis is 1 × 10 −3 Ω ·
cm and copper (ρ = 1.7 × 10 −6 Ω · cm)
Since it is considerably larger than metals such as iron and iron (ρ = 9.7 × 10 −6 Ω · cm), the ohmic loss in the electrode becomes larger than that of the metallic electrode. Further, due to the resistance of the electrode itself, the amount of voltage drop in the electrode increases to a nonnegligible distance from the current introduction portion of the electrode, and the current density of the anode and the cathode becomes non-uniform. Therefore, when the anode and the cathode are arranged in parallel, the electrodes are consumed unevenly and it is difficult to extend the life. Therefore, in a water electrolysis electrode constituted by using a carbonaceous electrode as an anode and a cathode, the anode and the cathode are formed into a plate shape, and with a plate-like anode as the distance from the current introduction portion of the water electrolysis electrode increases. When the plate-shaped cathodes are arranged so that the surface distance between them becomes gradually smaller, the current density between the electrodes can be made constant, so that the consumption of the electrodes can be made uniform. It is preferable to dispose the anode and the cathode in this way to extend the life of the electrode.

【0032】炭素質電極の形状は特に制約はなく、通常
は丸棒状や板状のものが使用できるが、長寿命で溶解効
率の良いものにするためには、板状の炭素質電極が好ま
しい。
The shape of the carbonaceous electrode is not particularly limited, and a rod-shaped or plate-shaped one can be used in general, but a plate-shaped carbonaceous electrode is preferred for long life and good dissolution efficiency. .

【0033】炭素質電極を用いてCO溶液を生成させ
る方法には特に制限はなく、陽極及び陰極のうち、少な
くとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成された水電解用電極を、
給水した水に漬け、電極間に電圧を印加して水を電解す
れば良い。このときの電解電圧は、電極間の距離や水に
含まれている不純物量等に左右され、一意的に決定でき
ないが、上水を電解する場合では、通常、電極間距離が
5〜10mmのとき5V以上あれば電解できる。ここ
で、電解する時には、総電流を作用面積で割った値(電
流密度)が10mA/cm以下の条件で電解を行うの
が好ましい。電流密度が10mA/cmを超えると、
炭素質電極の表面が荒れる場合があり、電解効率が悪化
したり短寿命になったりするからである。電解方法は、
陽極又は陰極のうち、少なくとも陽極になる極に炭素質
電極を用いて、給水した水に接触させ、通常は直流で電
解する。陰極になる極にも炭素質電極を使用するのが通
常であるが、ステンレス鋼等の金属製電極を陰極に使用
しても構わない。もちろん、電解は交流で行っても良い
が、電解効率が低下するので、交流で電解する場合は、
交流−直流変換器を介して電解した方が好ましい。
There is no particular limitation on the method of producing a CO 2 solution using a carbonaceous electrode, and among the anode and the cathode, at least the anode is a carbonaceous electrode for water electrolysis,
It suffices to soak in the supplied water and apply a voltage between the electrodes to electrolyze the water. The electrolysis voltage at this time depends on the distance between the electrodes and the amount of impurities contained in water, and cannot be uniquely determined. However, in the case of electrolyzing clean water, the distance between the electrodes is usually 5 to 10 mm. If 5 V or more, electrolysis can be performed. Here, at the time of electrolysis, it is preferable that the value obtained by dividing the total current by the operating area (current density) is 10 mA / cm 2 or less. When the current density exceeds 10 mA / cm 2 ,
This is because the surface of the carbonaceous electrode may be roughened and the electrolysis efficiency may be deteriorated or the life may be shortened. The electrolysis method is
A carbonaceous electrode is used for at least one of the anode and the cathode, which is an anode, and is brought into contact with water that has been supplied with water. It is usual to use a carbonaceous electrode for the cathode electrode, but a metal electrode such as stainless steel may be used for the cathode. Of course, electrolysis may be carried out in alternating current, but since electrolysis efficiency decreases,
It is preferable to electrolyze through an AC-DC converter.

【0034】電解する水は制約を受けず、例えば地下
水、井水、工業用水、上水を使用することができる。水
の温度は、CO溶液からCOが逸散しにくくするた
め、なるべく低い温度の水を電解した方が良く、通常は
1〜30℃の水を電解すれば足りる。また、生成したC
溶液に、植物類を生育させるための肥料、農薬その
他の添加物質を溶解させる手段を介して植物類に供給し
ても良い。
The water to be electrolyzed is not limited and, for example, ground water, well water, industrial water and tap water can be used. As for the temperature of water, it is better to electrolyze water at a temperature as low as possible in order to prevent CO 2 from escaping from the CO 2 solution, and it is usually sufficient to electrolyze water at 1 to 30 ° C. Also, the generated C
O 2 solution, fertilizer for growing plants such, may be through the means for dissolving the pesticide other additive material supplied to the plant such.

【0035】また、生成させるCO溶液の好ましいC
濃度範囲は、10〜2000mg/リットル(室
温)である。以下、その理由を記述する。COは水に
可溶な物質であるが、その濃度が10mg/リットル未
満では生育促進効果が薄くなるからである。一方、CO
は水に溶ける解離して水素イオンを生成し(CO
O ⇔ HCO +H)、かかる溶液は弱い酸
性を示すが、2000mg/リットルを超えてしまう
と、大部分の植物類にってはpH値が小さくなりぎてし
まい、その生育上あまり好ましくなくなるからである。
特に最適な濃度は30〜500mg/リットル(室温)
である。ここで、pH値は水の炭酸塩硬度(KH)及び
CO濃度によって異なり、KHがあまりに低ぎるとp
H値はわずかなCO濃度変化によって急激に変化する
共に、COも溶けにくくなるため、注意を要する。K
Hは一般的に0〜140°dHの範囲で自然に存在する
が、いずれの値であっても使用できる。ただし、KH溶
解できるCOガス濃度は比例関係にあるので、KHを
上げる物質、例えば炭酸カルシウムなどを添加しKHを
上げると、より多くのCOを水に溶解させることもで
きる。
Also, the preferred C of the CO 2 solution formed is
The O 2 concentration range is 10 to 2000 mg / liter (room temperature). The reason will be described below. This is because CO 2 is a water-soluble substance, but if its concentration is less than 10 mg / liter, the growth promoting effect becomes weak. On the other hand, CO
2 dissolves in water and dissociates to generate hydrogen ions (CO 2 +
H 2 O ⇔ HCO 3 + H + ), such a solution shows weak acidity, but if it exceeds 2000 mg / liter, the pH value of most plants will be too small, and the growth thereof will be poor. This is because it becomes less desirable.
Particularly optimum concentration is 30-500 mg / liter (room temperature)
Is. Here, the pH value depends on the carbonate hardness (KH) of water and the CO 2 concentration, and when KH is too low, p
The H value changes abruptly with a slight change in CO 2 concentration, and CO 2 also becomes difficult to dissolve, so caution is required. K
H generally exists naturally in the range of 0 to 140 ° dH, but any value can be used. However, since the concentration of CO 2 gas that can dissolve KH is in a proportional relationship, if a substance that raises KH, such as calcium carbonate, is added to raise KH, more CO 2 can be dissolved in water.

【0036】植物類にCO溶液を供給する際には、送
水ポンプに連結された植物類供給用配水管に、スプレー
等の噴霧器、細霧ノズル等の細霧器、スプリンクラーな
どの公知の施用器具を設け、液滴状や霧状等にして、植
物類の葉乃至は全体に散布するなどして供給すれば良
い。適応できる植物類は、陸上で生育し、光合成により
COを同化してでんぷん等の有機物を合成する(炭酸
同化作用)、いわゆる植物類であり、例えば果実、葉菜
類や根菜類などの農作物、又は花物、葉物、実物などの
花卉(かき)植物、あるいは果樹、植林、盆栽が挙げら
れる。
When a CO 2 solution is supplied to plants, a well-known application such as a sprayer or other atomizer, a fine mist nozzle or other fine mist device, or a sprinkler is used for the plant supply water pipe connected to a water pump. A device may be provided to form droplets, mist, etc., and may be sprayed on the leaves or the whole of the plant and supplied. Applicable plants are so-called plants that grow on land and assimilate CO 2 by photosynthesis to synthesize organic substances such as starch (carbonic acid assimilation action). For example, crops such as fruits, leaf vegetables and root vegetables, or Examples include flowering plants, leafy plants, real plants such as oysters, fruit trees, afforestation, and bonsai.

【0037】[0037]

【実施例】本発明の供給装置の実施例を図面に基づいて
説明する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the feeding device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

【0038】図1は本発明の植物類生育用CO溶液供
給装置の一つの構成例の模式図である。本図では、CO
調製器を2ユニット(A,B)設け、一つの送水ポン
プ40と連結している供給装置を表している。図中の実
線矢印は水の流れの方向、破線矢印は電解により生成し
たCO溶液の流れの方向、及び破線は情報や電気が流
れる信号線を示している。本構成例ではA側CO調製
器100とB側CO調製器200は、共に同一の構成
要素から成る。また、B側CO調製器200の信号線
は、A側と同じように各構成要素につながっているが、
図を見やすくするため、B側CO調製器200の信号
線は示していない。
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of one constitutional example of the CO 2 solution supply apparatus for growing plants according to the present invention. In this figure, CO
It shows a supply device in which two units (A, B) of two preparation devices are provided and are connected to one water pump 40. In the figure, solid arrows indicate the flow direction of water, broken arrows indicate the flow direction of the CO 2 solution generated by electrolysis, and broken lines indicate signal lines through which information and electricity flow. In this configuration example, the A-side CO 2 preparation device 100 and the B-side CO 2 preparation device 200 are both composed of the same constituent elements. Also, the signal line of the B-side CO 2 adjuster 200 is connected to each component in the same manner as the A-side,
The signal line of the B-side CO 2 adjuster 200 is not shown in order to make the diagram easy to see.

【0039】100はA側のCO調製器であり、CO
供給源110、給水管120、給水開閉弁121、三
方弁122、吐出管123、送水管130、点検用送水
開閉弁133、ろ過器132及び送水開閉弁131を備
えている。また、110はA側のCO供給源であり、
陽極111aと陰極111bに炭素質電極を用いて構成
された二対の水電解用電極111(図を見やすくするた
め、一対の水電解用電極にしか符号を付していない)、
この二対の水電解用電極111を保持・配設する電極保
持体118、給水口113、送水口114及び水位検出
器117を備えた容器115により構成されている。ま
た、陽極111a及び陰極111bは共に、特開平7−
43280号公報に記載されている炭素質物質と樹脂硬
化物とから成る電極である。
100 is a CO 2 preparation device on the A side, and CO
It is provided with two supply sources 110, a water supply pipe 120, a water supply on-off valve 121, a three-way valve 122, a discharge pipe 123, a water supply pipe 130, a water supply on-off valve for inspection 133, a filter 132 and a water supply on-off valve 131. Further, 110 is a CO 2 supply source on the A side,
Two pairs of water electrolysis electrodes 111 configured by using carbonaceous electrodes for the anode 111a and the cathode 111b (only a pair of water electrolysis electrodes are denoted by reference numerals for the sake of clarity),
The container 115 is provided with an electrode holder 118 that holds and disposes the two pairs of water electrolysis electrodes 111, a water supply port 113, a water supply port 114, and a water level detector 117. Further, both the anode 111a and the cathode 111b are disclosed in JP-A-7-
It is an electrode composed of a carbonaceous substance and a resin cured product described in Japanese Patent No. 43280.

【0040】200はB側のCO調製器であり、CO
供給源210、給水管220、給水開閉弁221、三
方弁222、吐出管223、送水管230、点検用送水
開閉弁233、ろ過器232及び送水開閉弁231を備
えている。また、210はB側のCO供給源であり、
陽極211aと陰極211bに炭素質電極を用いて構成
された二対の水電解用電極211(図を見やすくするた
め、一対の水電解用電極にしか符号を付していない)、
この二対の水電解用電極211を保持・配設する電極保
持体218、給水口213、送水口214及び水位検出
器217を備えた容器215により構成されている。ま
た、陽極211a及び陰極211bは共に、特開平7−
43280号公報に記載されている炭素質物質と樹脂硬
化物とから成る電極である。
Reference numeral 200 denotes a CO 2 preparation device on the B side.
It is provided with two supply sources 210, a water supply pipe 220, a water supply opening / closing valve 221, a three-way valve 222, a discharge pipe 223, a water supply pipe 230, an inspection water supply opening / closing valve 233, a filter 232, and a water supply opening / closing valve 231. 210 is a CO 2 supply source on the B side,
Two pairs of electrodes for water electrolysis 211 configured by using carbonaceous electrodes for the anode 211a and the cathode 211b (only a pair of electrodes for water electrolysis are attached with symbols for easy viewing of the drawing),
The container 215 is provided with an electrode holder 218 that holds and disposes the two pairs of water electrolysis electrodes 211, a water supply port 213, a water supply port 214, and a water level detector 217. Further, both the anode 211a and the cathode 211b are disclosed in JP-A-7-
It is an electrode composed of a carbonaceous substance and a resin cured product described in Japanese Patent No. 43280.

【0041】ここで、本図ではA側CO調製器100
の水電解用電極111と電極保持体118を断面で表し
ている。また、本図ではA側CO調製器100の容器
115に収容されている水116の量が約半分のとき、
及びB側CO調製器200の容器215に収容されて
いる水216の量が満水のときを表している。
Here, in this figure, the A-side CO 2 adjuster 100 is shown.
The water electrolysis electrode 111 and the electrode holder 118 are shown in cross section. Further, in this figure, when the amount of water 116 stored in the container 115 of the A-side CO 2 preparation device 100 is about half,
And the amount of water 216 stored in the container 215 of the B-side CO 2 preparation device 200 is full.

【0042】このように本構成例では、A側とB側のC
調製器は、共に同一の構成要素から成り、植物類へ
の供給は、A側CO調製器100又はB側CO調製
器200のどちらか一つのCO調製器のみを使用して
も良く、あるいは両方のCO調製器を交互に切り替え
て使用しても良い。以下、本構成例をA側CO調製器
100の構成要素を中心に説明する。
As described above, in this configuration example, the C on the A side and the C on the B side are
O 2 preparation device are both made of the same components, supplied to the plant, it is advantageous to use only either one of the CO 2 Preparation instrument A side CO 2 Preparation 100 or B-side CO 2 Preparation 200 Alternatively, both CO 2 adjusters may be alternately used. Hereinafter, the present configuration example will be described focusing on the components of the A-side CO 2 adjuster 100.

【0043】120は水源(図示せず)からの水をCO
供給源110に供給する給水管であり、CO供給源
110における給水口113と連結している。水は給水
管120の途中の設けられた給水開閉弁121と、その
下流に設けられた三方弁122を順に通り、容器側面の
底部付近に設けられた給水口113から容器115に収
容される。
Reference numeral 120 denotes CO from water from a water source (not shown).
It is a water supply pipe that supplies the second supply source 110, and is connected to the water supply port 113 of the CO 2 supply source 110. Water sequentially passes through a water supply on-off valve 121 provided in the middle of the water supply pipe 120 and a three-way valve 122 provided downstream thereof, and is stored in the container 115 from a water supply port 113 provided near the bottom of the container side surface.

【0044】容器115に収容された水は、陽極111
aと陰極111bに炭素質電極を用いて構成された二対
の水電解用電極111により電解され、CO溶液が生
成される。本図では水電解用電極111は二対で構成さ
れているが、一対又は三対以上でも良い。また、水電解
用電極111は、本構成例のように陽極111a及び陰
極111bが共に炭素質電極で構成されている必要はな
く、陽極111a及び陰極111bのうち少なくとも陽
極が炭素質電極で構成されていれば良い。本構成例の水
電解用電極111の陽極111a及び陰極111bは、
共に板状電極であり、各極の面が対面するように配設さ
れ、各極の電流導入部112a,112bからA側電解
用電源50の電気が供給される。極間の電流密度をほぼ
一定にし、電極の消耗の均一化を図るため、本構成例で
は陽極111aと陰極111bの電流導入部112a、
112bから離れるにつれてその面間隔が漸次小さくな
るように、電極保持体118によって保持・配設されて
いる。この電極保持体118は、水電解用電極111を
保持・配設しても水に浮く材質から成る又は液密に密閉
された中空の部材であり、水面116aに浮遊している
ので、水位が上下しても電解に支障はない。この水電解
用電極111に電解用電圧を印加すると、電極保持体1
18により一定に保たれた電極の液漬部分で電解が行わ
れ、CO溶液の生成が始まる。
The water contained in the container 115 is the anode 111.
Electrolysis is carried out by two pairs of electrodes 111 for water electrolysis, which are constituted by using carbonaceous electrodes for a and the cathode 111b to produce a CO 2 solution. Although the water electrolysis electrodes 111 are composed of two pairs in this figure, one or three or more pairs may be used. Further, in the electrode 111 for water electrolysis, both the anode 111a and the cathode 111b do not have to be carbonaceous electrodes as in the present configuration example, and at least the anode of the anodes 111a and 111b is carbonaceous electrodes. I'm good. The anode 111a and the cathode 111b of the water electrolysis electrode 111 of this configuration example are
Both are plate-like electrodes and are arranged so that the surfaces of the electrodes face each other, and electricity from the A-side electrolysis power supply 50 is supplied from the current introducing portions 112a and 112b of the electrodes. In order to make the current density between the electrodes almost constant and to make the consumption of the electrodes uniform, in the present configuration example, the current introducing portions 112a of the anode 111a and the cathode 111b,
The electrodes are held and arranged by the electrode holder 118 so that the surface distance thereof becomes gradually smaller as the distance from the wire 112b increases. The electrode holder 118 is a hollow member that is made of a material that floats in water even if the water electrolysis electrode 111 is held and arranged, or is a liquid-tightly sealed hollow member. Since the electrode holder 118 floats on the water surface 116a, the water level is There is no problem in electrolysis even if it goes up and down. When an electrolysis voltage is applied to the water electrolysis electrode 111, the electrode holder 1
Electrolysis is performed in the liquid-immersed part of the electrode kept constant by 18, and production of a CO 2 solution starts.

【0045】130はCO供給源110からCO
液を送水ポンプ40に搬送する送水管であり、CO
給源110における容器115の底面に設けられた送水
口114と連結している。送水管130には、点検用送
水開閉弁133と、その下流に設けられた固体粒子を除
去するろ過器132と、更にその下流に設けられた送水
開閉弁131が配設され、送水ポンプ40と連結してい
る。植物類へCO溶液を供給するときには、制御器6
0からの信号により送水ポンプ40が作動すると共に送
水開閉弁131が開かれて、送水ポンプ40の動力によ
り、植物類供給用配水管70を通って植物類栽培地等の
所定の場所に搬送される。
Reference numeral 130 denotes a water supply pipe for conveying the CO 2 solution from the CO 2 supply source 110 to the water supply pump 40, which is connected to the water supply port 114 provided on the bottom surface of the container 115 in the CO 2 supply source 110. The water supply pipe 130 is provided with an inspection water supply on-off valve 133, a filter 132 for removing solid particles provided downstream thereof, and a water supply on-off valve 131 provided further downstream thereof, and a water supply pump 40. It is connected. When supplying a CO 2 solution to plants, the controller 6
The signal from 0 activates the water supply pump 40 and opens the water supply on-off valve 131, and the power of the water supply pump 40 causes the water supply pump 40 to convey the water through the water supply pipe 70 for supplying plants to a predetermined place such as a plant cultivation area. It

【0046】CO供給源110における容器115内
の水又はCO溶液116を空にする場合には、三方弁
122を吐出管123側に切り換えて吐出する。
When the water or the CO 2 solution 116 in the container 115 of the CO 2 supply source 110 is emptied, the three-way valve 122 is switched to the discharge pipe 123 side and discharged.

【0047】B側CO調製器においてもA側と同様で
ある。すなわち、220は水源(図示せず)からの水を
CO供給源210に供給する給水管であり、CO
給源210における給水口213と連結している。水は
給水管220の途中の設けられた給水開閉弁221と、
その下流に設けられた三方弁222を順に通り、容器側
面の底部付近に設けられた給水口213から容器215
に収容される。
The same applies to the B side CO 2 adjuster as the A side. That is, 220 is a water supply pipe that supplies water from a water source (not shown) to the CO 2 supply source 210, and is connected to the water supply port 213 of the CO 2 supply source 210. Water is supplied by a water supply opening / closing valve 221 provided in the middle of the water supply pipe 220,
A three-way valve 222 provided downstream thereof is sequentially passed through a water supply port 213 provided near the bottom of the side surface of the container to the container 215.
To be housed.

【0048】容器215に収容された水は、陽極211
aと陰極211bに炭素質電極を用いて構成された二対
の水電解用電極211により電解され、CO溶液が生
成される。水電解用電極211は、A側CO供給源と
同じように、二対で構成されているが、一対又は三対以
上でも良く、陽極211a及び陰極211bが共に炭素
質電極で構成されている必要もなく、陽極211a及び
陰極211bのうち少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成
されていれば良い。また、陽極211a及び陰極211
bは、共に板状電極であり、各極の面が対面するように
配設され、各極の電流導入部212a,212bからB
側電解用電源(図示せず)の電気が供給される。また、
A側CO供給源と同様の理由により、陽極211aと
陰極211bの電流導入部212a、212bから離れ
るにつれてその面間隔が漸次小さくなるように、A側と
同一構成の電極保持体218によって保持・配設されて
いる。
The water contained in the container 215 is stored in the anode 211.
a and a cathode 211b are electrolyzed by the two pairs of water electrolysis electrodes 211 configured by using carbonaceous electrodes to produce a CO 2 solution. Like the A-side CO 2 supply source, the water electrolysis electrode 211 is composed of two pairs, but it may be composed of one pair or three or more pairs, and both the anode 211a and the cathode 211b are composed of carbonaceous electrodes. There is no need, and it is sufficient that at least the anode of the anode 211a and the cathode 211b is composed of a carbonaceous electrode. In addition, the anode 211a and the cathode 211
b is a plate-like electrode, and is arranged so that the faces of the respective poles face each other.
Electricity from a side electrolysis power supply (not shown) is supplied. Also,
For the same reason as the A-side CO 2 supply source, the electrode holder 218 having the same configuration as the A-side holds the electrode 211a and the cathode 211b by the electrode holder 218 so that the surface spacing becomes gradually smaller as the distance from the current introducing portions 212a, 212b increases. It is arranged.

【0049】230はCO供給源210からCO
液を送水ポンプ40に搬送する送水管であり、CO
給源210における容器215の底面に設けられた送水
口214と連結している。送水管230には、点検用送
水開閉弁233と、その下流に設けられた固体粒子を除
去するろ過器232と、更にその下流に設けられた送水
開閉弁231が配設され、送水ポンプ40と連結してい
る。植物類へCO溶液を供給するときには、制御器6
0の信号により送水ポンプ40が作動し、送水開閉弁2
31が開かれ、送水ポンプ40の動力により、植物類供
給用配水管70を通って植物類栽培地等の所定の場所に
搬送される。
Reference numeral 230 denotes a water supply pipe that conveys the CO 2 solution from the CO 2 supply source 210 to the water supply pump 40, and is connected to the water supply port 214 provided on the bottom surface of the container 215 in the CO 2 supply source 210. The water supply pipe 230 is provided with an inspection water supply on-off valve 233, a filter 232 provided on the downstream side thereof for removing solid particles, and a water supply on-off valve 231 further provided on the downstream side thereof, and the water supply pump 40. It is connected. When supplying a CO 2 solution to plants, the controller 6
The water feed pump 40 is activated by the signal of 0, and the water feed on-off valve 2
31 is opened, and by the power of the water supply pump 40, it is conveyed to a predetermined place such as a plant cultivation place through the water supply pipe 70 for supplying plants.

【0050】CO供給源210における容器215内
の水又はCO溶液216を空にする場合には、三方弁
222を吐出管223側に切り換えて吐出する。
When the water or the CO 2 solution 216 in the container 215 of the CO 2 supply source 210 is emptied, the three-way valve 222 is switched to the discharge pipe 223 side and discharged.

【0051】A側のCO供給源110である容器11
5には、その側面に四個の水位検出器117a、117
b、117c、117dが配設されている。117bは
容器115に収容する水の上限を決定する上限水位検出
器であり、更にその上にはこの上限水位検出器117b
が故障等で作動しなかった場合でも確実に水を検出する
ための安全用上限水位検出器117aを設けている。ま
た、117cは水電解用電極111の保護や電解を確実
に行うため等に設けられた、容器115に残存させる水
の下限を決定する下限水位検出器であり、更にその下に
はこの下限水位検出器117cが故障等で動作しなかっ
た場合でも確実に水を検出するための安全用下限水位検
出器117dを設けている。
Container 11 which is the CO 2 supply source 110 on the A side
5 has four water level detectors 117a, 117a on its side surface.
b, 117c and 117d are provided. Reference numeral 117b is an upper limit water level detector that determines the upper limit of the water contained in the container 115, and further above this upper limit water level detector 117b.
An upper limit water level detector 117a for safety is provided for surely detecting water even when it does not operate due to a failure or the like. Further, 117 c is a lower limit water level detector for determining the lower limit of the water left in the container 115, which is provided to protect the electrode 111 for water electrolysis and surely perform electrolysis, and below this lower limit water level detector. A safety lower limit water level detector 117d is provided for surely detecting water even when the detector 117c does not operate due to a failure or the like.

【0052】同じくB側のCO供給源210である容
器215には、A側と同じ理由により、上から順に安全
用上限水位検出器217a、上限水位検出器217b、
下限水位検出器217c及び安全用下限水位検出器21
7dが設けられている。
Similarly, in the container 215 which is the CO 2 supply source 210 on the B side, for the same reason as on the A side, the safety upper limit water level detector 217a, the upper limit water level detector 217b,
Lower limit water level detector 217c and safety lower limit water level detector 21
7d is provided.

【0053】また、本構成例では、CO供給源11
0,210に電解用電圧を印加する電解用電源(A側の
み図示している、50)、送水ポンプ40、給水開閉弁
121,221、送水開閉弁131,231及び水位検
出器117a〜d,217a〜dを制御する制御器60
を設けている。これらの制御はシーケンス制御で行われ
る。
In this configuration example, the CO 2 supply source 11
An electrolysis power source for applying electrolysis voltage to 0 and 210 (only A side is shown, 50), water pump 40, water supply on-off valves 121 and 221, water on-off valves 131 and 231 and water level detectors 117a to 117d. Controller 60 for controlling 217a-d
Is provided. These controls are performed by sequence control.

【0054】A側又はB側のどちらか一方のCO調製
器のみを使用する場合について、水がCO供給源に給
水されるときの制御動作を説明する。ここで、説明の便
宜上、A側のCO調製器100の符号を用いて説明す
る。もちろん、B側のみを使用した時も同様に制御され
る。
The control operation when water is supplied to the CO 2 supply source will be described in the case of using only the CO 2 preparation device on either the A side or the B side. Here, for convenience of description, the description will be given using the reference numeral of the CO 2 preparation device 100 on the A side. Of course, the same control is performed when only the B side is used.

【0055】植物類への供給等によって容器115の水
位が下限水位検出器117cより少なくなった場合、
「下限水位検出器117cOFF」の信号を受けて、→
「送水開閉弁131閉」→「給水開閉弁121開」と制
御され、容器115への給水が始まる。そして、上限水
位検出器117bまで水位が上昇したら、「上限水位検
出器117bON」の信号を受けて、→「給水開閉弁1
21閉」と制御され、容器115への給水が終わる。
When the water level in the container 115 becomes lower than the lower limit water level detector 117c due to supply to plants, etc.,
Upon receiving the signal of "lower limit water level detector 117c OFF", →
The water supply opening / closing valve 131 is closed and the water supply opening / closing valve 121 is opened, and water supply to the container 115 starts. Then, when the water level rises to the upper limit water level detector 117b, a signal of "upper limit water level detector 117b ON" is received, and → "water supply on-off valve 1
21 closed ”and the water supply to the container 115 is completed.

【0056】A側及びB側のCO調製器を共に使用す
る場合について、次のようにCO調製器は制御され
る。ここで、最初にA側のCO調製器100を用い、
次にB側のCO調製器200を使用するときの制御を
説明するが、使用するCO調製器や、その順序は使用
者が適宜設定できる。
For the case of using both the A-side and B-side CO 2 adjusters, the CO 2 adjusters are controlled as follows. Here, first, using the CO 2 preparation device 100 on the A side,
Next, control when using the CO 2 preparation device 200 on the B side will be described, but the CO 2 preparation device to be used and the order thereof can be appropriately set by the user.

【0057】A側CO供給源110における容器11
5内のCO溶液116を植物類へ供給中にA側の容器
115の水位が下限水位検出器117cより少なくなっ
た場合、「A側下限水位検出器117cOFF」の信号
を受けて、→「A側送水開閉弁131閉」→「A側給水
開閉弁121開」と制御され、容器115への給水が始
まると共に、この「A側下限水位検出器117cOF
F」の信号を受けて、→「B側送水開閉弁231開」と
制御される。
Container 11 in A-side CO 2 supply source 110
When the water level of the container 115 on the A side becomes lower than the lower limit water level detector 117c while supplying the CO 2 solution 116 in 5 to the plants, the signal of "A side lower limit water level detector 117c OFF" is received, and → " The "A side water supply on-off valve 131 is closed" → "A side water supply on-off valve 121 is opened" is controlled to start water supply to the container 115, and at the same time, the "A side lower limit water level detector 117cOF".
In response to the signal of "F", → "B side water supply on-off valve 231 open" is controlled.

【0058】植物類にCO溶液を供給する際には、前
述した制御の説明と重複する部分もあるが、次のように
制御される。ここで、最初にA側のCO調製器100
を用い、次にB側のCO調製器200を使用するとき
の制御を説明するが、使用するCO調製器や、その順
序は使用者が適宜設定できる。
When supplying the CO 2 solution to the plants, the control is performed as follows, although there is a part overlapping with the above description of the control. Here, first, the CO 2 preparation device 100 on the A side
Next, the control when the CO 2 preparation device 200 on the B side is used will be described. The CO 2 preparation device to be used and the order thereof can be appropriately set by the user.

【0059】制御器60に設けられたタイマ等の設定器
80により、植物類への供給時刻及びその供給時間を設
定する。その設定時刻になると、その信号を受け、「A
側送水開閉弁131開」→「送水ポンプ40ON」にな
り、設定時間の間、植物類へCO溶液の供給が行われ
る。次いで、設定時間が終了したら、その信号を受け、
「送水ポンプ40OFF」→「送水開閉弁131閉」と
制御される。植物類への供給中に、A側の容器115の
水位が下限水位検出器117cより少なくなった場合に
は、「A側下限水位検出器117cOFF」の信号を受
けて、→「A側送水開閉弁131閉」→「A側給水開閉
弁121開」と制御され、容器115への給水が始まる
と共に、この「A側下限水位検出器117cOFF」の
信号を受けて、→「B側送水開閉弁231開」と制御さ
れ、植物類への供給が中断されることなく供給が行われ
る。
A setting time 80 such as a timer provided in the controller 60 sets the supply time and the supply time to the plants. At that set time, the signal is received and "A
The side water supply on-off valve 131 is opened ”→ the water supply pump 40 is turned on, and the CO 2 solution is supplied to the plants during the set time. Then, when the set time is over, receive the signal,
The control is performed from "water supply pump 40 OFF" to "water supply on-off valve 131 closed". When the water level of the container 115 on the A side becomes lower than the lower limit water level detector 117c during the supply to the plants, a signal of "A side lower limit water level detector 117c OFF" is received, and → "A side water supply opening / closing The valve 131 is closed ”→“ A side water supply on / off valve 121 is open ”, and water is supplied to the container 115, and when the“ A side lower limit water level detector 117c OFF ”signal is received, →“ B side water supply on / off valve ” It is controlled to be “231 open”, and the supply to plants is performed without interruption.

【0060】収容された水を電解する際において、水電
解用電極の陽極及び陰極が共に炭素質電極により構成さ
れている場合には、水電解用電極と電解用電源との間
に、電極の極性を切り替えるための極性切替え器を介在
させた方が好ましい。このように極性を切り替えるだけ
で、陰極に付着したCa、Mg等の除去を行うことがで
きると共に、新たに陽極になった電極側にCO溶液が
生成されるからである。本構成例の場合も、水電解用電
極と電解用電源との間に極性切替え器(図示せず)を介
在させても良い。この際の電極の切り替えは、電解する
水の水質にもよるが、電解時間が例えば10分〜4時間
の範囲の所定時間になったら極性が切り替わるように制
御される。
When the contained water is electrolyzed, when both the anode and the cathode of the water electrolysis electrode are composed of carbonaceous electrodes, the electrode between the water electrolysis electrode and the electrolysis power source is separated. It is preferable to interpose a polarity switching device for switching the polarity. This is because the Ca, Mg, etc. adhering to the cathode can be removed and the CO 2 solution is generated on the side of the electrode that has newly become the anode simply by switching the polarity. Also in the case of this configuration example, a polarity switch (not shown) may be interposed between the water electrolysis electrode and the electrolysis power supply. The switching of the electrodes at this time is controlled so that the polarity is switched when the electrolysis time reaches a predetermined time in the range of, for example, 10 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the quality of the water to be electrolyzed.

【0061】このように本構成例では、時限制御、順序
制御及び条件制御というシーケンス制御が行われること
により、自動化されている。
As described above, in this configuration example, the sequence control such as the time control, the order control, and the condition control is performed, so that the configuration is automated.

【0062】[0062]

【発明の効果】以上のとおり、本発明の供給装置によ
り、高濃度でしかも大量のCO溶液を植物類に供給で
きるようになり、農業用にも使用できるようになった。
また、本発明の供給装置によって生成され、植物類へ供
給される水は、炭素質電極を用いた水の電解により生成
した水なので、COをはじめとする電解生成物を含有
しており、また電解により生成されているので、クラス
ターの小さい水になっている。これらの要素のうちいず
れか一つの要素、あるいは全ての要素がCOと共に相
乗的に植物体に作用すると推察される。本発明の供給装
置では、このような作用を奏するCO溶液を、はじめ
て大量に植物類に供給できるようになった。また、植物
類の生育を阻害する物質を含むことなくCO溶液を生
成でき、人体に悪影響も及ぼすこともない。さらにCO
調製器を複数設けることにより、CO溶液を一度に
大量に植物類に供給できる。また、シーケンス制御を行
うことで、自動化できるようになった。
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the supply device of the present invention makes it possible to supply a large amount of CO 2 solution with a high concentration to plants, and it can be used for agriculture.
Further, since the water generated by the supply device of the present invention and supplied to plants is water generated by electrolysis of water using a carbonaceous electrode, it contains electrolytic products such as CO 2 . Also, since it is generated by electrolysis, it is water with small clusters. It is speculated that any one or all of these elements act synergistically with CO 2 on the plant body. With the supply device of the present invention, it has become possible for the first time to supply a large amount of CO 2 solution exhibiting such an action to plants. In addition, a CO 2 solution can be produced without containing a substance that inhibits the growth of plants, and does not adversely affect the human body. Further CO
By providing a plurality of 2 preparation devices, a large amount of CO 2 solution can be supplied to plants at one time. Moreover, it became possible to automate by performing sequence control.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明に係る植物類生育用CO溶液供給装置
の一つの構成例の模式図である。
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of one configuration example of a CO 2 solution supply device for growing plants according to the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

40 送水ポンプ 50 A側電解用電源 60 制御器 70 植物類供給用配水管 80 設定器 100 A側CO調製器 110 A側CO供給源 111 A側水電解用電極 111a A側陽極 111b A側陰極 112a A側陽極電流導入部 112b A側陰極電流導入部 113 A側給水口 114 A側送水口 115 A側容器 116 A側水又はCO溶液 117 A側水位検出器 117a A側安全用上限水位検出器 117b A側上限水位検出器 117c A側下限水位検出器 117d A側安全用下限水位検出器 118 A側電極保持体 120 A側給水管 121 A側給水開閉弁 122 A側三方弁 123 A側吐出管 130 A側送水管 131 A側送水開閉弁 132 A側ろ過器 133 A側点検用送水開閉弁 200 B側CO調製器 210 B側CO供給源 211 B側水電解用電極 211a B側陽極 211b B側陰極 212a B側陽極電流導入部 212b B側陰極電流導入部 213 B側給水口 214 B側送水口 215 B側容器 216 B側水又はCO溶液 217 B側水位検出器 217a B側安全用上限水位検出器 217b B側上限水位検出器 217c B側下限水位検出器 217d B側安全用下限水位検出器 218 B側電極保持体 220 B側給水管 221 B側給水開閉弁 222 B側三方弁 223 B側吐出管 230 B側送水管 231 B側送水開閉弁 232 B側ろ過器 233 B側点検用送水開閉弁40 Water Supply Pump 50 Power Supply for A-side Electrolysis 60 Controller 70 Water Distribution Pipe for Plant Supply 80 Setting Device 100 A-side CO 2 Preparation Device 110 A-side CO 2 Supply Source 111 A-side Water Electrolysis Electrode 111a A-side Anode 111b A-side Cathode 112a A side anode current introduction part 112b A side cathode current introduction part 113 A side water supply port 114 A side water supply port 115 A side container 116 A side water or CO 2 solution 117 A side water level detector 117a A side safety upper limit water level Detector 117b A side upper limit water level detector 117c A side lower limit water level detector 117d A side safety lower limit water level detector 118 A side electrode holder 120 A side water supply pipe 121 A side water supply opening / closing valve 122 A side three-way valve 123 A side discharge pipe 130 A side water supply pipe 131 A side water supply on-off valve 132 A side filter 133 A side inspection water off valve 200 B side CO 2 preparation unit 2 0 B-side CO 2 source 211 B side water electrolysis electrode 211a B-side anode 211b B-side cathode 212a B-side anode current inlet portion 212b B-side cathode current inlet portion 213 B side water inlet 214 B side water supply port 215 B side container 216 B side water or CO 2 solution 217 B side water level detector 217a B side safety upper limit water level detector 217b B side upper limit water level detector 217c B side lower limit water level detector 217d B side safety lower limit water level detector 218 B side electrode Holder 220 B side water supply pipe 221 B side water supply on-off valve 222 B side three-way valve 223 B side discharge pipe 230 B side water supply pipe 231 B side water supply on / off valve 232 B side filter 233 B side inspection water supply on / off valve

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 土居 賜 香川県三豊郡大野原町大字中姫2181−2 東洋炭素株式会社内 (72)発明者 東城 哲朗 香川県三豊郡大野原町大字中姫2181−2 東洋炭素株式会社内 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Satoshi Doi, Nakahime 2181-2, Onohara-cho, Mitoyo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd. Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.

Claims (9)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
結する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、を備えた二酸化炭素調製器を少なく
とも1ユニット備え、 該二酸化炭素調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に
搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育用二酸
化炭素溶液供給装置。
1. A device for supplying a plant growth carbon dioxide solution in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied to grow plants, wherein the water is obtained by electrolyzing water using a carbonaceous electrode. A carbon dioxide supply source for dissolving carbon dioxide in the carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe for supplying water to the carbon dioxide supply source, and a water supply pipe for conveying water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved from the carbon dioxide supply source, A carbon dioxide solution supply device for plant growth, comprising at least one unit of a carbon adjuster, wherein the carbon dioxide adjuster is connected to a water supply pump for transferring the water in the water supply pipe to a predetermined place.
【請求項2】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
給する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、 前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の水から固体粒子
を除去するろ過器と、を備えた二酸化炭素調製器を少な
くとも1ユニット備え、 該二酸化炭素調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に
搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育用二酸
化炭素溶液供給装置。
2. An apparatus for supplying a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants, by electrolyzing water using a carbonaceous electrode A carbon dioxide supply source that dissolves carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe that supplies water to the carbon dioxide supply source, a water supply pipe that conveys water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved from the carbon dioxide supply source, and the middle of the water supply pipe And a filter for removing solid particles from the water in the water pipe, and at least one unit of the carbon dioxide adjuster, which transports the water in the water pipe to a predetermined place. A carbon dioxide solution supply device for plant growth, which is connected to a water pump.
【請求項3】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
給する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、 前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の開閉を行う送水
開閉弁と、を備えた二酸化炭素調製器を少なくとも1ユ
ニット備え、 該二酸化炭素調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に
搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育用二酸
化炭素溶液供給装置。
3. An apparatus for supplying a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants, in which water is electrolyzed by using a carbonaceous electrode. A carbon dioxide supply source that dissolves carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe that supplies water to the carbon dioxide supply source, a water supply opening / closing valve that is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe and that opens and closes the water supply pipe, and the carbon dioxide supply source At least one unit of a carbon dioxide adjuster including a water supply pipe for carrying water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved and a water supply on-off valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe, which is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, A carbon dioxide solution supply device for growing plants, wherein the carbon preparation device is connected to a water supply pump that conveys the water in the water supply pipe to a predetermined place.
【請求項4】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
給する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、 前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の水から固体粒子
を除去するろ過器と、 前記送水管の前記ろ過器の下流に設け、前記送水管の開
閉を行う送水開閉弁と、を備えた二酸化炭素調製器を少
なくとも1ユニット備え、 該二酸化炭素調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に
搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育用二酸
化炭素溶液供給装置。
4. An apparatus for supplying a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, wherein carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants, by electrolyzing the water using a carbonaceous electrode A carbon dioxide supply source that dissolves carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe that supplies water to the carbon dioxide supply source, a water supply opening / closing valve that is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe and that opens and closes the water supply pipe, and the carbon dioxide supply source From the water pipe for carrying water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved, provided in the middle of the water pipe, a filter for removing solid particles from the water of the water pipe, and provided downstream of the filter of the water pipe, At least one unit of a carbon dioxide adjusting device including a water feeding on-off valve for opening and closing the water feeding pipe is provided, and the carbon dioxide adjusting device is connected to a water feeding pump that conveys the water in the water feeding pipe to a predetermined place. A plant Growth for carbon dioxide solution supply device.
【請求項5】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
給する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、 前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の水から固体粒子
を除去するろ過器と、 前記送水管の前記ろ過器の下流に設け、前記送水管の開
閉を行う送水開閉弁と、 前記送水管の前記ろ過器の上流に設け、前記ろ過器又は
前記送水開閉弁の点検の際に前記送水管の開閉を行う点
検用送水開閉弁と、 を備えた二酸化炭素調製器を少なくとも1ユニット備
え、 該二酸化炭素調製器が、前記送水管の水を所定の場所に
搬送する送水ポンプと連結している、植物類生育用二酸
化炭素溶液供給装置。
5. An apparatus for supplying a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants, wherein the water is electrolyzed using a carbonaceous electrode. A carbon dioxide supply source that dissolves carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe that supplies water to the carbon dioxide supply source, a water supply opening / closing valve that is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe and that opens and closes the water supply pipe, and the carbon dioxide supply source From the water pipe for carrying water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved, provided in the middle of the water pipe, a filter for removing solid particles from the water of the water pipe, and provided downstream of the filter of the water pipe, A water supply on-off valve that opens and closes the water supply pipe, and an inspection water supply on-off valve that is provided upstream of the filter of the water supply pipe and that opens and closes the water supply pipe when inspecting the filter or the water supply on-off valve. , Carbon dioxide preparation with The comprising at least one unit, the carbon dioxide preparation unit is, the water of the water supply pipes are connected to the water pump which conveys in place, carbon dioxide solution supply device for plants such growth.
【請求項6】 前記給水管の前記給水開閉弁の下流に設
け、前記CO供給源に供給した水を吐出する前記給水
管から分岐した吐出管と、 前記給水管と前記吐出管とを切り替える三方弁と、を備
えた二酸化炭素調製器である、請求項3乃至請求項5の
いずれか1項記載の植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液供給装
置。
6. A discharge pipe, which is provided downstream of the water supply on-off valve of the water supply pipe and branched from the water supply pipe for discharging the water supplied to the CO 2 supply source, and switches the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe. The carbon dioxide solution supply device for growing plants according to any one of claims 3 to 5, which is a carbon dioxide preparation device comprising a three-way valve.
【請求項7】 二酸化炭素供給源は、 前記給水管に連結する給水口と、 該給水口から供給された水を電解する隔極及び陰極のう
ち、少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成された水電解用
電極と、 前記送水管に連結する送水口と、を備えた容器、により
構成されている、請求項1乃至請求項6のいずれか1項
記載の植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液供給装置。
7. The carbon dioxide supply source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and a separator and a cathode for electrolyzing the water supplied from the water supply port, at least an anode of which is a carbonaceous electrode. The carbon dioxide solution supply device for growing plants according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a container including an electrode for electrolysis and a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe.
【請求項8】 二酸化炭素供給源は、 前記給水管に連結する給水口と、 該給水口から供給された水を電解する陽極及び陰極のう
ち、少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成された水電解用
電極と、 前記送水管に連結する送水口と、 収容した水の水位を検出する水位検出器と、を備えた容
器、により構成されている、請求項1乃至請求項6のい
ずれか1項記載の植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液供給装
置。
8. A carbon dioxide supply source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and at least an anode and a cathode for electrolyzing water supplied from the water supply port, at least an anode of which is a carbonaceous electrode. 7. A container provided with an electrode for water supply, a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and a water level detector for detecting the water level of the contained water, any one of claims 1 to 6. A carbon dioxide solution supply device for growing plants according to the description.
【請求項9】 植物類を生育するために供給する水に二
酸化炭素を溶解させた植物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液を供
給する装置において、 炭素質電極を用いて水を電解することにより該水に二酸
化炭素を溶解させる二酸化炭素供給源と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に水を供給する給水管と、 前記給水管の途中に設け、前記給水管の開閉を行う給水
開閉弁と、 前記二酸化炭素供給源から二酸化炭素を溶解させた水を
搬送する送水管と、 前記送水管の途中に設け、前記送水管の開閉を行う送水
開閉弁と、を備えた二酸化炭素調製器であって、 前記二酸化炭素供給源が、 前記給水管に連結する給水口と、 該給水口から供給された水を電解する陽極及び陰極のう
ち、少なくとも陽極が炭素質電極で構成された水電解用
電極と、 前記送水管に連結する送水口と、 収容した水の水位を検出する水位検出器と、を備えた容
器、により構成されている、前記二酸化炭素調製器を少
なくとも1ユニット備え、 該二酸化炭素調製器の前記送水管に連結し、水を所定の
場所に搬送する送水ポンプと、 前記二酸化炭素供給源に電解用電圧を印加する電解用電
源、前記送水ポンプ、前記給水開閉弁、前記送水開閉弁
及び前記水位検出器を制御する制御器と、を有する、植
物類生育用二酸化炭素溶液供給装置。
9. An apparatus for supplying a carbon dioxide solution for growing plants, in which carbon dioxide is dissolved in water supplied for growing plants, by electrolyzing water using a carbonaceous electrode A carbon dioxide supply source that dissolves carbon dioxide, a water supply pipe that supplies water to the carbon dioxide supply source, a water supply opening / closing valve that is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe and that opens and closes the water supply pipe, and the carbon dioxide supply source A carbon dioxide preparation device comprising: a water supply pipe that conveys water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved from the water supply pipe; and a water supply opening / closing valve that opens and closes the water supply pipe, provided in the middle of the water supply pipe, wherein the carbon dioxide supply The source is a water supply port connected to the water supply pipe, and an electrode for water electrolysis in which at least an anode is composed of a carbonaceous electrode among an anode and a cathode for electrolyzing water supplied from the water supply port, and the water supply pipe. Water outlet to connect And a water level detector for detecting the water level of the contained water, and at least one unit of the carbon dioxide preparation device, which is connected to the water supply pipe of the carbon dioxide preparation device, A water supply pump that conveys water to a predetermined place, an electrolysis power supply that applies an electrolysis voltage to the carbon dioxide supply source, the water supply pump, the water supply on-off valve, the water supply on-off valve, and a control that controls the water level detector And a carbon dioxide solution supply device for growing plants.
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