TWI642355B - Carbon dioxide supply system - Google Patents

Abstract

A carbon dioxide supply system for solving the problem that the filling of the conventional carbon dioxide gas is not easy to carry, comprising: an electrolytic cell for storing an electrolyte and connected to the culture tank by an exhaust pipe; an electrolytic module The two electrodes are electrically connected to a power source to form an electronic circuit, the electrolytic module is disposed in the electrolytic cell, and is used for electrolytically reacting the electrolyte to generate a carbon dioxide; and a detecting component for detecting the electrolyte Generating a detection value; and a processing module coupled to the electrolysis module and the detecting component, the processing module receiving and determining whether the detected value is not less than a threshold value, and if the determination result is yes, causing the electronic component The loop forms an open circuit.

Description

Carbon dioxide supply system

The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide supply system, and more particularly to a carbon dioxide supply system for cultivating aquatic plants.

Planting aquatic plants in water tanks or in ecological ponds can achieve the effect of viewing. It has become one of the common pastimes of modern people. For example, using a water tank to cultivate water plants, only the unhealthy growth of water plants can not show better. Appearance, the loss of the ornamental value of the water tank, so in addition to providing sufficient light, usually provide the right amount of carbon dioxide gas to promote the photosynthesis of water plants, so that the water grass has a good growth environment.

The conventional carbon dioxide supply is provided by a carbon dioxide cylinder and a valve member around a water tank, and the valve member is connected to the carbon dioxide cylinder, and the rate of gas and gas supply into the water is controlled. When the gas in the carbon dioxide cylinder is used up, the user must carry the carbon dioxide cylinder to the aquarium for filling. Since the carbon dioxide cylinder is bulky and heavy, the filling of the conventional carbon dioxide gas has a problem that it is not easy to carry.

In view of this, it is necessary to improve the supply method and filling of conventional carbon dioxide.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a carbon dioxide supply system which is convenient to use and which can avoid the danger of carbon dioxide filling.

The carbon dioxide supply system of the invention is used for cultivating a water culture plant in a culture tank The object comprises: an electrolytic cell for storing an electrolyte, and is connected to the culture tank by an exhaust pipe; an electrolytic module, the two electrodes are electrically connected to a power source to form an electronic circuit, and the electrolytic module is arranged In the electrolytic cell, and used to perform an electrolytic reaction on the electrolyte to generate a carbon dioxide; a detecting component for detecting the electrolyte to generate a detection value; a processing module coupled to the electrolytic module and the Detecting component, the processing module receives and determines whether the detected value is not less than a threshold value, and if the determination result is yes, the electronic circuit is formed into an open circuit; and a liquid storage tank, the liquid inlet storage tank is coupled to the The processing module is connected to a liquid inlet of the electrolytic cell, the liquid inlet is provided with a second valve, and the second valve is coupled to the processing module, and when the electronic circuit forms an open circuit, the processing module controls the The second valve is opened to allow the inlet reservoir to replenish the electrolyte content in the cell, and to control the second valve to close after completion of the replenishment, and to cause the electronic circuit to form a passage.

Accordingly, the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention generates carbon dioxide by electrolyzing an aqueous solution of an organic acid, and is used for the growth of a water-producing plant. Compared with the supply and filling of the conventional carbon dioxide, it is not necessary to carry a carbon dioxide cylinder. It is easy to use and can avoid the dangers such as danger during filling.

The separation module is disposed between the exhaust port and the culture cell. In this way, it has the effect of avoiding affecting water quality.

The utility model further comprises a gas collecting trough disposed between the separation module and the culture tank. In this way, it is easy to use and can avoid dangers during the filling process.

Wherein, a first valve is disposed between the gas collection tank and the culture tank. In this way, the processing module can control the flow of carbon dioxide flowing into the culture tank by adjusting the valve size of the first valve, and has the effect of precise regulation.

Wherein, the separation module filters the acidic component of the carbon dioxide with eucalyptus oil and water. In this way, it has the effect of avoiding affecting water quality.

Wherein the two electrodes comprise a metal compound selected from at least one of platinum and titanium The composition of things. In this way, it has the effect of improving the efficiency of carbon dioxide production capacity.

Wherein, the detecting component is a one volt detector. In this way, it is easy to use and can avoid the danger of being dangerous during the filling process.

Wherein, the detecting component is a pH detector. In this way, it is easy to use and can avoid the danger of being dangerous during the filling process.

〔this invention〕

1‧‧‧electrolyzer

11‧‧‧Exhaust port

12‧‧‧ inlet port

2‧‧‧Electrolysis Module

21‧‧‧ electrodes

22‧‧‧Power supply

3‧‧‧Detecting components

4‧‧‧Processing module

5‧‧‧Separation module

6‧‧‧Intake storage tank

G‧‧‧ gas collecting trough

P‧‧‧ culture pool

V1‧‧‧ first valve

V2‧‧‧Second valve

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the structure of the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention.

Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the voltage of the electrolyte of the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt; "connected" means that between two electronic devices, a wired entity (such as a conductive wire or an optical fiber) or a wireless technology (such as infrared, blue bud, WIFI, 3G, etc.) can transmit messages to each other, so that the two devices can transmit data to each other. It is understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention comprises an electrolytic cell 1 , an electrolytic module 2 , a detecting component 3 and a processing module 4 , and the electrolytic module 2 . The detecting component 3 is disposed in the electrolytic cell 1 , and the processing module 4 is coupled to the electrolytic module 2 and the detecting component 3 .

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention, which is used for cultivating a culture pond P, wherein the shape, size and material of the electrolytic cell 1 can be changed according to actual needs. In the present embodiment, the electrolytic cell 1 is used for storing an electrolyte, and the electrolyte may be any saturated aqueous solution of an organic acid, such as an aqueous solution of acetic acid, an aqueous solution of benzenesulfonic acid or an aqueous solution of oxalic acid, etc., in this embodiment, The electrolyte is grass The acid aqueous solution has strong reductive properties, and can be directly dehydrogenated to generate carbon dioxide under catalytic catalysis during electrolysis. Thus, it has the effects of improving carbon dioxide productivity and zero pollution. The electrolytic cell 1 can be connected to the culture tank P by a gas outlet 11 to cause carbon dioxide generated by electrolytic reaction of the electrolyte to flow into the culture tank P to enhance the growth efficiency of the aquatic plant.

The electrolytic module 2 is disposed in the electrolytic cell 1. The electrolytic module 2 is electrically connected to a power source 22 by two electrodes 21 to form an electronic circuit for electrolytically reacting the electrolyte in the electrolytic cell 1 to generate carbon dioxide. The two electrodes 21 may be made of a metal compound containing at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum and titanium. Thus, the electrolytic reaction rate can be increased, and the efficiency of increasing carbon dioxide productivity can be improved.

The detecting component 3 is configured to detect the electrolyte to generate a detection value, and the detecting component 3 can be disposed in the electrolytic cell 1 . For example, the detecting component 3 can be a one-volt detector or a pH detector. In this embodiment, the detecting component 3 is a one-volt detector, but not limited thereto.

The processing module 4 is coupled to the electrolytic module 2 and the detecting component 3. The processing module 4 can be a control device having data processing, signal generation and control functions, for example, a microcontroller (Microcontroller Unit, MCU). ) or a digital signal processor (DSP). The processing module 4 receives and determines whether the detected value is not less than a threshold value. If the determination result is yes, the electronic circuit is disconnected to avoid continuous electrolysis of the water body generated after the electrolyte is electrolyzed, thereby reducing power consumption. Efficacy; if the judgment result is no, the electrolysis module 2 is continuously subjected to an electrolytic reaction of the electrolyte to generate carbon dioxide.

In the present embodiment, the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention is filled with 100 ml of an aqueous oxalic acid solution in the electrolytic cell 1 as the electrolyte, and the electrolytic module 2 electrolyzes the electrolyte at a current of 0.25 amps. To produce carbon dioxide for use in the growth of raw plants. Please refer to FIG. 2, which is the electrolyte of the electrolyte of the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention. The pressure diagram shows that after 32 hours of continuous electrolysis, the detecting element 3 (volt detector) detects that the voltage value of the electrolyte rises rapidly, indicating that the electrolyte is about to be exhausted, and the voltage of the electrolyte is 40 hours after electrolysis. Maintaining a fixed value (about 5 volts) means that the electrolyte has been completely depleted, so the processing module 4 causes the electronic circuit to form an open circuit to avoid continuous electrolysis of the water body produced by the electrolyte electrolysis. In addition, when the detecting component 3 is a pH detecting time, the detecting component 3 can detect the acid content in the electrolytic cell 1 by detecting a pH value of the electrolyte. If the detecting element 3 detects that the acid value of the electrolyte in the electrolytic cell 1 is equal to 7, it means that the electrolyte has been completely consumed.

Among them, since carbon dioxide carries a small amount of acidic components at the time of output, when the cultivated aquatic plants have high requirements for the required water quality, they are susceptible to the influence of acidic components, thereby damaging the growth of aquatic plants. Therefore, the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention may further comprise a separation module 5 disposed between the exhaust port 11 and the gas collection groove G to adsorb the acidic component of carbon dioxide generated after the electrolysis reaction. In this embodiment, the separation module 5 can filter the acidic component of the carbon dioxide with eucalyptus oil and water, but not limited thereto.

The carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention may further comprise a gas collecting groove G. The shape, size and material of the gas collecting groove G may be changed according to actual needs, and are not limited in the embodiment, and the gas collecting groove G may be set. Between the separation module 5 and the culture tank P, the gas collection tank G is used for storing carbon dioxide. In addition, a first valve V1 may be disposed between the gas collection tank G and the culture tank P, and the first valve V1 is coupled to the processing module 4, and the first valve V1 is used to control the flow of the gas collection tank G into the In the present embodiment, the first valve V1 is a flow meter balancing valve, but not limited thereto. In this way, the processing module 4 can control the flow of carbon dioxide flowing into the culture tank P by adjusting the valve size of the first valve V1, and has the effect of precise regulation.

Wherein, the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention may further comprise a liquid storage tank The liquid inlet port 6 is connected to a liquid inlet 12 of the electrolytic cell 1. The liquid inlet 12 is provided with a second valve V2 coupled to the processing module 4, and the liquid storage tank 6 is installed. The electrolyte is present and used to supplement the electrolyte content in the electrolytic cell 1. When the electronic circuit forms an open circuit, the processing module 4 controls the second valve V2 to open, so that the liquid storage tank 6 supplements the electrolyte content in the electrolytic cell 1, and controls the second valve V2 to be closed after the replenishment is completed. And making the electronic circuit form a path. In this way, the electrolyte content in the electrolytic cell 1 can be replenished in time to avoid continuous electrolysis of the water body generated after the electrolyte electrolysis, and has the effect of reducing electric energy consumption.

In summary, the carbon dioxide supply system of the present invention generates carbon dioxide by electrolyzing an aqueous solution of an organic acid, and is used for the growth of water-producing plants. Compared with the supply and filling of conventional carbon dioxide, it is not necessary to carry a carbon dioxide cylinder. It is easy to use and can avoid the dangers during the filling process.

While the invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments described above, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The technical scope of the invention is protected, and therefore the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (8)

A carbon dioxide supply system for cultivating a culture plant of a culture pond, comprising: an electrolytic cell for storing an electrolyte, and connected to the culture tank by an exhaust pipe; an electrolytic module, two electrodes electrically connected a power source to form an electronic circuit, the electrolytic module is disposed in the electrolytic cell, and is used for electrolytically reacting the electrolyte to generate a carbon dioxide; a detecting component for detecting the electrolyte to generate a detection value; a processing module coupled to the electrolysis module and the detecting component, the processing module receiving and determining whether the detected value is not less than a threshold value, and if the determination result is yes, causing the electronic circuit to form an open circuit; a liquid storage tank coupled to the processing module and connected to a liquid inlet of the electrolytic cell, the liquid inlet is provided with a second valve, and the second valve is coupled to the processing module. When the electronic circuit forms an open circuit, the processing module controls the second valve to be opened, so that the liquid storage tank supplements the electrolyte content in the electrolytic cell, and controls the second valve to be closed after the end of the replenishment, and the electricity is turned off. Loop forming passage. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 1, wherein the carbon dioxide supply system further comprises a separation module disposed between the exhaust port and the culture tank. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 2, further comprising a gas collection trough disposed between the separation module and the culture tank. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 3, wherein a first valve is disposed between the gas collection tank and the culture tank, and the first valve is coupled to the processing module. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 2, wherein the separation module filters the acidic component of the carbon dioxide with eucalyptus oil and water. The carbon dioxide supply system according to claim 1, wherein the two electrodes are made of a metal compound selected from at least one of platinum and titanium. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 1, wherein the detecting component is It is a one volt tester. The carbon dioxide supply system of claim 1, wherein the detecting element is a pH detector.