A horizontal thermal convection test device

By designing a horizontal thermal convection experimental device with a vertical displacement mechanism and a separable and modular temperature control unit, the problem of the inability of existing technologies to effectively simulate complex ocean circulation processes has been solved, enabling accurate simulation and efficient research on the driving mechanism of ocean circulation and the transport of matter and energy.

CN121783496BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30HONG KONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH (GUANGZHOU)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202610218821.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-24
Publication Date
2026-06-30
Estimated Expiration
2046-02-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies lack models capable of effectively simulating complex ocean circulation processes, particularly their driving mechanisms and material and energy transport, making it difficult to meet the needs for in-depth research and accurate prediction.

Method used

A horizontal thermal convection test device was designed, including a first temperature control device and a second temperature control device with a first vertical displacement mechanism. The temperature control unit is detachable and independently temperature-controlled, combined with a heat insulation partition, which can arrange cold and heat sources at the same horizontal height to simulate the temperature distribution characteristics of different latitudes and regions, and the temperature is detected by a detection device.

Benefits of technology

It enables accurate simulation of ocean circulation processes, improves experimental efficiency and climate event prediction capabilities, and allows for in-depth research on the impact of temperature fields on the distribution of marine ecological resources and global heat balance.

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Abstract

This application discloses a horizontal thermal convection experimental device, relating to the field of thermal convection simulation technology. The horizontal thermal convection experimental device includes a device body, at least one first temperature control device, at least one second temperature control device, a detection device, and a heat-insulating partition. The device body has a test chamber. Both the first and second temperature control devices include a first vertical displacement mechanism and a temperature control module. The temperature control module includes several temperature control units that can be separably assembled and independently controlled along the length of the test chamber. The first vertical displacement mechanism is connected to the temperature control module and is used to move the temperature control module into the test chamber along its height. The detection device is installed on the device body and is used to detect the temperature of the test chamber. The heat-insulating partition is detachably installed in the test chamber and is used to divide the test chamber into at least two independent chambers along its length. This design can effectively simulate complex ocean circulation processes, enabling in-depth research into ocean circulation phenomena.
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