JP5066120B2 - Hot spring gas separator - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a hot spring gas separation device for separating a gas such as methane from a hot spring.

  Since hot springs contain gas such as methane, it is obliged to separate the gas with a gas separation device before supplying it to a bathing facility or the like.

  Moreover, as this type of gas separation device, for example, a propeller for stirring is provided in the container for storing the pumped hot spring, and the hot spring in the container is stirred by this propeller to bring the air into contact with the hot spring (gas-liquid contact). ) To separate the gas (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-179629 A

  The conventional gas separation apparatus as described in Patent Document 1 is expensive because it requires a movable part and a power source in addition to a stirring propeller, and is also not economical because it requires operation management costs.

  The present invention provides a hot spring gas separation device that can effectively separate gas from hot springs while being able to be realized at low cost with a simple configuration and hardly requiring operation costs.

  The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A hot spring gas separator A that introduces a hot spring 1 to separate and exhaust the gas contained in the hot spring 1 to derive a hot spring 1A having a reduced gas content. A hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 comprising a collision scattering rebound section 4 provided with a discharge section 3 that discharges into the container 2 and splashes or bounces off when the hot spring 1 discharged from the discharge section 3 into the container 2 collides with the container. 2, an exhaust section 6 for exhausting the gas separated by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided in the container 2, and a derivation section for deriving the hot spring 1 A with a reduced gas content at the lower part of the container 2 7 , the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided with the cylindrical collision scattering rebound part 4 standing in the container 2, and the hot spring 1 from the discharge part 3 into the collision scattering rebound part 4. When configured to be released The gas contained in the hot spring 1 is separated by the hot spring 1 released on the inner wall of the collision scattering rebound part 4 colliding and scattering or flowing down, and the peripheral wall of the collision scattering rebound part 4 is separated. A plurality of flow holes 12 through which the hot spring 1 can be circulated are formed, and in the container 2, a gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9 in which the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 exists and the outlet portion 7 are disposed in the container 2. A partition 8 for partitioning the gas-separated hot spring containing portion 10, and a communicating portion for communicating the gas-separated hot spring containing portion 9 and the gas-separated hot spring containing portion 10 below the partition 8. 11, and the hot spring 1 </ b> A whose gas content is reduced by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 in the gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9 is accommodated in the gas separated hot spring accommodating portion 10 through the communication portion 11. Configure this The hot spring 1A having a reduced gas content in the separated hot spring storage unit 10 is configured to be derived from the deriving unit 7, and the partition unit 8 surrounds the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5. The hot spring 1 which is formed by a cylindrical body having a diameter to partition the inside of the container 2 and collides with the collision scattering rebound part 4 of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is scattered or bounced off from the plurality of flow holes 12. The hot spring gas separation device according to the present invention is configured to scatter or rebound by flowing out of the rebound portion 4 and colliding with the inner wall of the partition portion 8 .

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the gas separation can be performed effectively without requiring special power and without causing a rapid temperature drop of the hot spring, and has a simple structure having no power or rotating structure. Therefore, it will be an epoch-making hot spring gas separation device that is extremely practical and can be easily realized and mass-produced .

Also, in the present invention, can be reliably derived from the deriving unit SPA SITES gas separation is performed, quite so that more effective gas separation is performed can promote gas-liquid contact of hot spring An excellent hot spring gas separator.

FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating a usage state of Example 1. 1 is an explanatory perspective view illustrating Example 1. FIG. It is a partial expansion explanatory top view which shows a mode that the hot spring discharged | emitted from the discharge part of Example 1 collides with the inner wall of a collision scattering rebound part. It is action | operation description sectional drawing of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory front sectional view showing Example 2.

  Embodiments of the present invention that are considered suitable (how to carry out the invention) will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, illustrating the operation of the present invention.

For example, when the hot spring 1 pumped up is introduced into the container 2, the hot spring 1 is released into the container 2 from the discharge part 3 at the top of the container 2, and the hot spring collision gas separation in which the discharged hot spring 1 is provided in the container 2. It collides with the collision scattering rebound part 4 of the mechanism 5 and is scattered or rebounded .

If it that, springs 1 scattered or bounced will become the gas liquid contact is included in the hot spring 1 is attained in good separated, the separated gas is exhausted from the exhaust portion 6 of the container body 2 Will be. Further, collision extraordinary not only springs 1 splashing or bounce against dispersion rebound portion 4, since a plurality of communication holes 12 springs 1 gas-liquid contact springs 1 is accelerated by flowing the gas separation more Done effectively.

  And the hot spring 1A in which the gas content is reduced is stored in the lower part of the container 2, and the hot spring 1A in which the gas content is reduced is derived from the outlet part 7 provided in the lower part of the container 2. For example, it can be supplied to a bathing facility.

  Therefore, the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 does not require any special power by utilizing the hot spring 1 discharge energy from the discharge section 3 covered by the hot spring pumping pump from the source spring as in Example 1 described later, for example. The hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 can be effectively separated and has a simple structure that substantially causes the hot spring 1 released into the container 2 to collide with the collision scattering rebound part 4, so that it can be easily designed. It becomes a hot spring gas separation device that is extremely practical, such as being feasible and capable of providing inexpensive products with excellent mass productivity.

Further, since the gas separation of springs 1 by hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is performed in the condition 2 with heat insulating structure, the temperature drop of hot spring 1 is kept small, thereby the content of the gas by the temperature of the source The reduced hot spring 1A can be supplied to a bathing facility or the like without reheating.

  In addition, for example, the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided with the cylindrical collision scattering bounce part 4 in the container 2 in an upright state, and the hot spring 1 from the discharge part 3 in the collision scattering bounce part 4 is provided. In which the gas contained in the hot spring 1 is separated when the hot spring 1 released on the inner wall of the collision scattering rebound part 4 collides and scatters or flows down while rebounding. Then, since the hot spring 1 released from the discharge part 3 collides with the inner wall of the cylindrical collision scattering rebound part 4 and flows down while repeating scattering or rebounding, the frequency of gas-liquid contact in this flow process This increases the separation of the gas contained in the hot spring 1.

Further, for example, if a plurality of circulation holes 12 through which the hot spring 1 can circulate are formed in the collision scattering rebound part 4, the gas-liquid contact of the hot spring 1 is promoted by the circulation of the hot spring 1 through the circulation holes 12. Gas separation will be performed more effectively.

  In addition, for example, in the container 2, the inside of the container 2 is divided into a gas separation hot spring accommodating part 9 where the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 exists and a gas separated hot spring accommodating part 10 where the derivation part 7 exists. A partitioning portion 8 for partitioning is provided, and a communication portion 11 for communicating the gas separating hot spring accommodating portion 9 and the gas separated hot spring accommodating portion 10 is provided at the lower portion of the partitioning portion 8, and the gas separating hot spring accommodating portion 9 is provided. The hot spring 1A, the gas content of which has been reduced by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5, is configured to be accommodated in the gas separated hot spring accommodating portion 10 through the communication portion 11, and this gas separated hot spring If the hot spring 1A in which the gas content in the container 10 is reduced can be derived from the deriving unit 7, the hot spring 1 released into the container 2 has the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 first. After gas separation is carried out in the gas separation hot spring housing part 9, Since the hot spring 1 that has not undergone gas separation is prevented from being led out from the lead-out section 7 as much as possible, since it is housed in the gas-separated hot spring housing section 10 in which the lead-out section 7 exists via the section 11. Only the hot spring 1A after separation can be derived from the deriving unit 7.

Further, for example, the cylindrical partition portion 8 that partitions the inside of the container 2 so as to surround the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided in the container 2, and the collision scattering of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided. If the hot spring 1 that collides with the rebounding part 4 scatters or rebounds flows from the plurality of flow holes 12 to the outside of the collision scattering rebounding part 4 and collides with the inner wall of the partition part 8, In addition to the actions and effects described above, the hot spring 1 released into the container 2 collides with the collision scattering / bounce-back part 4 and then scatters or bounces, then collides with the partition part 8 and repeats scattering / bounce. The frequency of gas-liquid contact increases and the separation of the gas contained in the hot spring 1 is further promoted .

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The present embodiment is a hot spring gas separation apparatus A that introduces a hot spring 1 and separates and exhausts gas contained in the hot spring 1 to derive a hot spring 1A having a reduced gas content. Is provided in the container 2, and a hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 for separating the hot spring 1 A discharged from the discharge part 3 into the container 2 is provided in the container 2. An exhaust unit 6 for exhausting the gas separated by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is provided, and a deriving unit 7 for deriving the hot spring 1A with a reduced gas content is provided below the container 2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the hot spring gas separation device A of the present embodiment is installed outdoors such as an accommodation facility (not shown), and the hot spring 1 pumped from the source spring is temporarily stored in the hot water storage tank 19. Then, the case where it is retrofitted to the hot spring supply facility B configured to supply to a bathing facility or the like is shown.

  Specifically, the pumping pipe 18 of the hot spring supply facility B that pumps the hot spring 1 from the source spring is branched and connected to the discharge unit 3 of the hot spring gas separation device A, and the derivation unit 7 of the hot spring gas separation device A is connected. The hot spring 1 introduced into the hot spring gas separation device A via the discharge part 3 is separated by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 and then connected to the hot water storage tank 19 via the outlet part 7. The hot spring 1A from which the gas has been reduced is supplied from the hot water storage tank 19 to a bathing facility or the like. Reference numeral 22 in the figure denotes a gas vent (pipe) projecting from the upper part of the hot water storage tank 19.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the container 2 of the present embodiment includes an upper opening and a cylindrical main body 13, and a disc-shaped lid 14 that closes the upper opening of the main body 13. It is configured.

  In addition, the main body 13 is configured such that the lower part is formed in a conical shape so that the precipitate 15 of the hot spring 1 settles in the lower center of the conical part, and the precipitate 15 is discharged at the lower end of the lower part. A possible discharge 16 is formed.

  An introduction pipe 20 is provided in the upper side wall portion of the main body 13 so as to penetrate the upper side wall portion in the horizontal direction, and the scooping pipe 18 exposed to the outside of the container 2 of the introduction pipe 20 is taken up. The discharge part 3 is the end part of the waste that exists in the container 2 of the introduction pipe 20. That is, the discharge part 3 is configured to be provided in the upper part of the container 2 and is configured to discharge the hot spring 1 into the container 2 using the power of a hot spring pump (not shown) from the source.

  In addition, a lead-out pipe 21 is erected in a side-by-side manner from a side wall portion of the main body 13 provided with the introduction pipe 20 to a side wall portion spaced by 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the main body 13, and the lead-out pipe The upper end of 21 is bent horizontally, and the upper end of the bent portion protrudes from the upper side wall portion of the main body 13 to the outside of the main body 13, and the upper end portion of the outlet pipe 21 protruding outside the main body 13 is connected to the hot water storage tank 19. is doing. The lower end portion of the outlet pipe 21 in the container 2 is defined as the outlet section 7, and the hot spring 1 A gas-separated in the container 2 from the outlet section 7 is led out to the hot water storage tank 19 through the outlet pipe 21. It is said. Reference numeral 27 in the figure denotes an overflow pipe of the container 2, and in this embodiment, the hot spring intake is suspended downward so that the gas accumulated in the upper part of the container 2 is not discharged together.

  The lid body 14 is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the upper opening of the main body 13, and the exhaust section 6 for exhausting the gas separated by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 at the upper center portion of the lid body 14. The tube 6 is projected in a standing state.

  In addition, the main body 13 and the lid body 14 are introduced into the container 2 as a structure in which each outer wall portion has a double structure and a heat insulating material 17 is filled in the entire area of the double wall to form a heat insulating structure. The temperature drop of the hot spring 1 is prevented as much as possible.

  In the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 of this embodiment, the cylindrical collision splash / bounce part 4 is provided in an upright state in the container 2, and the hot spring 1 is supplied from the discharge part 3 into the collision splash / bounce part 4. In addition to being configured to be released, the hot spring 1 released to the inner wall of the collision scattering rebound part 4 collides, scatters, and flows down while bouncing, so that the gas contained in the hot spring 1 is separated.

  Specifically, the collision scattering rebound part 4 is configured by a cylindrical body having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter dimension of the container 2.

  More specifically, the collision scattering rebound part 4 is formed of a small-diameter cylindrical body having a cylindrical peripheral wall and a diameter of about 1/5 to 1/6 of the inner diameter of the container 2, The collision-scattering / bounce-back portion 4 is erected and arranged concentrically with the container 2 at the center of the container 2. Reference numeral 23 in the figure denotes a mounting bar for installing the collision scattering rebound part 4 in the container 2 by being installed on the collision scattering rebound part 4 and a partition part 8 to be described later.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the end of the introduction pipe 20 constituting the discharge part 3 is connected to the side wall near the upper end of the collision scattering rebound part 4 at a right angle, and the hot spring 1 collides from the discharge part 3. The hot spring 1 discharged directly into the splash / bounce part 4 collides with the inner wall of the collision / bounce / bounce part 4 as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3, and then scatters and bounces, as shown by the arrow in FIG. It is configured so as to flow down in a zigzag while repeatedly colliding with the inner wall on the opposite side and scattering and rebounding. Therefore, the gas contained in the hot spring 1 is separated by the gas-liquid contact of the hot spring 1 in the flow-down process in which the scattering and rebounding are repeated.

  Moreover, this collision scattering rebounding part 4 has a round hole-shaped circulation hole 12 (on the inside of the cylinder through which the gas contained in the hot spring 1 and the hot spring 1 can flow in and out through the peripheral wall of the collision scattering rebounding part 4). A plurality of through holes) are formed. Therefore, the gas-liquid contact of the hot spring 1 is promoted by the circulation of the gas contained in the hot spring 1 and the hot spring 1 through the circulation hole 12 so that gas separation is effectively performed.

  Further, the collision scattering / bounce-back portion 4 has a height dimension (cylinder) where the lower end of the collision scattering / bounce-back portion 4 is located above the bottom of the container 2 without contacting the bottom of the container 2. The hot spring 1 that has been set to the length dimension) and thus flowed down in the collision scattering / bounce-back part 4 flows into the surroundings outside the collision scattering / bounce-back part 4 in the container 2.

  Further, in this embodiment, a partition part 8 for partitioning the inside of the container 2 is provided in the container 2, and the partition part 8 allows the gas separation hot spring accommodating part in which the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 exists in the container 2. 9 and a gas-separated hot spring accommodating part 10 in which the derivation part 7 exists, and the gas-separated hot spring accommodating part 9 and the gas-separated hot spring accommodating part are provided below the partition part 8. The hot spring 1A, in which the gas content is reduced by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 in the gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9, is provided through the communication portion 11 to the gas separation hot spring 1A. The hot spring 1 </ b> A is configured to be stored in the hot spring storage unit 10, and the hot spring 1 </ b> A in which the gas content of the gas-separated hot spring storage unit 10 is reduced can be derived from the derivation unit 7.

  Specifically, the partition portion 8 is formed of a cylindrical body that surrounds the collision scattering rebound portion 4 of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5. That is, when the inside of the container 2 is viewed from above (from the top), the gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9 is formed at the center thereof, and the entire outer side of the partition 8 of the gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9 is defined as a boundary. The gas-separated hot spring accommodating part 10 having a donut shape is formed around it.

  Further, the cylindrical partition portion 8 is configured by a cylindrical body having a diameter larger than that of the collision scattering rebound portion 4 and smaller than an inner diameter of the container 2.

  More specifically, the partition portion 8 is formed of a cylindrical body having a thin cylindrical peripheral wall and a diameter of about ½ of the inner diameter of the container 2, and the partition portion 8 is formed in the container 2. Further, the container 2 is arranged upright and concentrically with the collision scattering / bounce-back part 4, and the outlet pipe 21 having the outlet part 7 is arranged upright outside the partition part 8. Reference numeral 24 in the figure denotes a fixed bar for installing on the partition portion 8 and the container 2 and mounting and fixing the partition portion 8 in the container 2.

  By adopting such a cylindrical partition part 8 surrounding the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5, the collision scattering bounce part 4 of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is out of the collision scattering bounce part 4 from the flow hole 12. The hot spring 1 that has flowed out further collides with the inner wall of the partition portion 8 and scatters and rebounds. As a result, the gas-liquid contact of the hot spring 1 is also promoted, and gas separation is performed well (see FIG. 4).

  Moreover, this partition part 8 is a height dimension (cylinder length dimension) in which the lower end of this partition part 8 is located below the lower end of the collision scattering rebound part 4, and the lower end of this partition part 8 is a container. 2 is set to a height dimension located above the bottom of the container 2 without contacting the bottom of the container 2, and the distance between the entire lower end of the partition 8 and the bottom of the container 2 is set. Is the communication part 11.

Therefore, when the gas separation of the hot spring 1 is performed in the gas separation hot spring accommodating portion 9 by the collision action on the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 and the partition portion 8 released from the discharge portion 3, the separated gas is stored in the container. and rises to the upper part of the 2 is exhausted to receptor 2 out from the exhaust portion 6 of the lid 14, whereas, springs 1A content of gas is reduced, the springs issued release emitting unit 3 or al 1 flows under the partition part 8 and is accommodated in the gas-separated hot spring accommodating part 10 from the communication part 11 and led out of the container 2 from the outlet part 7 ( It is set as the structure drained) (refer FIG. 4).

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  This embodiment is a case where the aeration apparatus C is added in the first embodiment.

  Specifically, the aeration apparatus C of the present embodiment is configured such that an air tube 26 is connected to the blower 25 and a plurality of air holes (not shown) are provided on the distal end side of the air tube 26.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the blower 25 is installed outside the container 2, and the air pipe 26 is disposed in the container 2 through the side wall of the container 2 (main body 13). The tip portion is horizontally disposed below the partition portion 8 and the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5.

  Therefore, when air is sent from the blower 25 to the air pipe 26, a large number of air (bubbles) are ejected from the air holes of the air pipe 26 and rise in the partition 8, and this aeration action is also added to the hot spring. The gas-liquid contact of No. 1 is further promoted, and extremely good gas separation is achieved.

  Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and the specific configuration of each component can be designed as appropriate.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments, the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 5 is configured by erecting a cylindrical body (collision scattering bounce portion 4) provided with the flow hole 12 in the container 2. Can be used as long as they collide and scatter or rebound. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a mesh plate having a height is installed vertically in the container 2 or a mesh plate is installed horizontally.

  Moreover, in Example 1, 2, although the container 2 which has a heat insulation structure was shown, it is good also as a structure which does not have a heat insulation structure.

  In the first and second embodiments, the case where the gas separated from the hot spring 1 is exhausted to the atmosphere outside the container 2 through the exhaust unit 6 is shown. And a system for using the separated gas as fuel may be constructed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hot spring 1A (Reduced gas content) Hot spring 2 Container 3 Release part 4 Collision scattering bounce part 5 Hot spring collision gas separation mechanism 6 Exhaust part 7 Derivation part 8 Partition part 9 Gas separation hot spring accommodation part
10 Gas separation hot spring storage
11 Communication part
12 Distribution hole A Hot spring gas separator

Claims (1)

A hot spring gas separation device that introduces hot springs and separates and exhausts gas contained in hot springs to derive hot springs with reduced gas content, and discharges hot springs into the upper part of the container having a heat insulating structure. A hot spring collision gas separation mechanism is provided in the container, the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism comprising a collision scattering and rebounding portion that is provided with a discharge portion, and the hot spring discharged from the discharge portion collides and splashes or rebounds. An exhaust part for exhausting the gas separated by the above is provided , and a deriving part for deriving a hot spring with a reduced gas content is provided at the lower part of the container, and the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism is formed in the tubular shape inside the container. The collision scattering and rebounding portion is provided in an upright state so that the hot spring is released from the discharge portion into the collision scattering and rebounding portion, and the hot spring discharged to the inner wall of the collision scattering and rebounding portion collides. The gas contained in the hot spring is separated by flowing down while splashing or rebounding, and a plurality of circulation holes through which the hot spring can circulate are formed on the peripheral wall of the collision splashing and rebounding portion. A partition part is provided for partitioning the body into a gas separation hot spring accommodating part in which the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism exists and a gas separated hot spring accommodating part in which the outlet part exists, and the gas separation hot spring is provided below the partition part. A communication part that communicates the storage part with the gas-separated hot spring storage part is provided, and the hot spring in which the gas content is reduced by the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism in the gas separation hot spring storage part passes through the communication part. Configured to be accommodated in the gas-separated hot spring accommodating portion, and configured to be able to derive from the derivation portion a hot spring with a reduced gas content in the gas-separated hot spring accommodating portion, the partition Part The hot spring collision gas separation mechanism is composed of a cylindrical body of a diameter that partitions the container so as to surround the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism, and the hot spring that has scattered or bounced by colliding with the collision scattering rebound part of the hot spring collision gas separation mechanism A hot spring gas separation device configured to circulate from the plurality of flow holes to the outside of the collision scattering and rebounding portion and to scatter or rebound by colliding with the inner wall of the partitioning portion .

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