Automatic residential area air distributor model selection method

By using automated software methods, combined with noise limits and air volume requirements, the number and model of air distributors are optimized, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive air distributor selection in ship design, and achieving efficient and optimized air distributor selection.

CN121145489APending Publication Date: 2025-12-16DALIAN COSCO KHI SHIP ENG
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Application Number
CN202511571503.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-30
Publication Date
2025-12-16

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Technical Problem

Selecting wind distributors in ship design is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring comprehensive consideration of multiple factors. Furthermore, manual selection is prone to errors, affecting design efficiency and comfort.

Method used

By using automated software methods, noise limits and air volume requirements can be identified based on the cabin floor plan data. The number and model of air distributors can be calculated to optimize noise and cost, thus achieving automated selection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of air distributor selection, reduces manpower consumption, avoids human error, and ensures uniform air supply, comfort, and cost-effectiveness.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic residential area air distributor model selection method, and belongs to the technical field of ship design. According to the method, key information such as cabin layout, a noise limit value and air distributor model parameters is integrated through a system, the minimum number is determined from the two dimensions of the coverage area and the needed air volume, then the number is dynamically adjusted in combination with the noise limit value so as to meet the comfort requirement, and finally the optimal model is selected through cost comparison. In the process, air supply uniformity, personnel comfort, noise control and cost effectiveness are comprehensively considered, automation and optimization of model selection of the air distributor are achieved, and the model selection efficiency and reasonability are effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for selecting air distributors for automated residential areas, which belongs to the field of ship design technology. Background Technology

[0002] The selection of air distributors during ship design requires comprehensive consideration of various performance factors such as cabin area, air volume, and noise. However, selecting a suitable air distributor model from numerous options based on cabin dimensions involves a significant amount of repetitive work for designers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, this invention provides an automated method for selecting air distributors in living areas. By utilizing existing parameters from the drawings, it achieves automatic selection of air distributors, thereby improving design efficiency and reducing manpower consumption.

[0003] Traditional manual selection of air distributors involves choosing the model based solely on the room's air volume, followed by assessment of whether the selection meets the room noise limits and whether it satisfies comfort requirements, based on the designer's experience.

[0004] In reality, due to regulatory requirements, noise limits for shipboard living quarters vary depending on the type of cabin. The type of air distributor also affects the noise level of the room. Furthermore, because each air distributor covers a limited area, multiple air distributors may be needed to ensure even air distribution within the cabin. Finally, the design capacity of the air distributors must meet the airflow requirements of the cabin; if the airflow of a single air distributor is insufficient, multiple air distributors must be used for air delivery.

[0005] Considering that the larger the air volume of the air distributor, the greater its noise, manual selection requires taking into account the interaction of multiple factors, which increases the burden on personnel. Currently, air distributor selection relies entirely on manual selection by designers, which is both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, designers need to comprehensively consider the impact of the air distributor model on multiple design parameters, and if personnel lack experience, poor selection can easily affect the cabin living experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this invention provides a method for selecting air distributors for automated residential areas, which comprehensively considers the impact of air distributor model on cabin air distribution uniformity, personnel comfort, noise level and air distributor cost.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: a method for selecting automated residential area air distributors, comprising the following steps:

[0008] S1. Extract the cabin floor plan. Use software to extract the cabin floor plan.

[0009] S2. The software identifies the noise limit for a room based on its cabin type. ;

[0010] S3. Input the model data of the air distributor, including the area covered by different air distributor models, the air volume-noise relationship curve, the maximum air volume of the air distributor and the unit price;

[0011] S4. Calculate the minimum number of air distributors for the compartment, which includes the following sub-steps:

[0012] S4.1 Based on the cabin floor plan and the coverage area of ​​the air distributors, calculate the minimum number of air distributors required for each type of air distributor to completely cover the cabin. ;

[0013] S4.2 Read the required air volume for the chamber ;

[0014] S4.3 Based on the maximum air volume of each type of air distributor Calculate the minimum number of air distributors required to meet the air volume needs of the cabin. ;

[0015]

[0016] Calculate the minimum number of air distributors for the compartment. ;

[0017]

[0018] S5. Determine the noise level of a single fan based on the airflow-noise relationship curve. ;

[0019] Calculate the total noise level generated by the air distributor when selecting each model. :

[0020]

[0021] S6, Inspection Is it less than :if Greater than Then the minimum number of air distributors will be... After incrementing the value by 1, recalculate the noise value of a single fan according to step S5. and total noise value until the total noise value The value is less than And confirm that the number of air distributors at this time is ;

[0022] S7. Price based on different models of air distributors Calculate the total price of the air distributor. ;

[0023]

[0024] S8. Compare the total price when using different air distributor models. The model with the lowest total price was selected as the air distributor model for the cabin.

[0025] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following advantages: This method, compared to manual selection, can comprehensively consider the impact of the air distributor model on cabin airflow uniformity, passenger comfort, noise level, and air distributor cost. This method relies on drawing data for automatic selection, saving labor costs. This method can avoid problems caused by human error during manual selection.

[0026] This method integrates key information such as cabin layout, noise limits, and air distributor model parameters. It first determines the minimum number of air distributors based on both coverage area and required airflow, then dynamically adjusts the number based on noise limits to meet comfort requirements. Finally, it selects the optimal model through cost comparison. This process comprehensively considers airflow uniformity, passenger comfort, noise control, and cost-effectiveness, achieving automation and optimization in air distributor selection, effectively improving selection efficiency and rationality. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a method for selecting automated residential air distributors. Detailed Implementation

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0032] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0034] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0036] 1) Extract the cabin layout plan. Use software to extract the cabin layout plan.

[0037] 2) The software identifies the noise limit of the room based on the cabin type. .

[0038] 3) Read in the model data of the air distributor, including the area that different air distributor models can cover, the air volume-noise relationship curve, the maximum air volume of the air distributor and the unit price.

[0039] 4) Based on the cabin floor plan and the coverage area of ​​the air distributors, calculate the minimum number of air distributors required for each type to completely cover the cabin. .

[0040] 5) Read the required air volume for the cabin .

[0041] 6) Based on the maximum air volume of each model of air distributor Calculate the minimum number of air distributors required to meet the air volume needs of the cabin. .

[0042]

[0043] 7) Calculate the minimum number of air distributors for the compartment. .

[0044]

[0045] 8) Determine the noise level of a single fan based on the airflow-noise relationship curve. .

[0046] 9) Calculate the total noise level generated by the air distributor when selecting each model. .

[0047]

[0048] 10) Inspection Is it less than :if Greater than Then the minimum number of air distributors will be... After incrementing the value by 1, recalculate the noise value of a single fan according to steps 8) and 9). and total noise value until the total noise value The value is less than And confirm that the number of air distributors at this time is ;

[0049] 11) Based on the unit price of different models of air distributors Calculate the total price of the air distributor. ;

[0050]

[0051] 12) Compare the total price when using different air distributor models. The model with the lowest total price was selected as the air distributor model for the cabin.

[0052] An automated selection method for air distributors in shipboard living areas can automatically determine the model of an air distributor based on the cabin's floor plan, air volume, noise level, and distributor price. This method requires setting the coverage area of ​​each air distributor and ensuring that the room is completely covered. The method determines the noise limit based on the room type and ensures that the noise generated by the selected air distributor is below a certain limit. This invention uses 5dB below the limit as an example, but other values ​​are also possible. The method requires inputting the air volume-noise curve of a single air distributor to calculate the total noise level of all air distributors in the cabin. Finally, the method selects the model with the lowest total price by comparing the minimum number of air distributors required for different models and the unit price of each air distributor.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for selecting ventilation distributors for automated residential areas, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Extract the cabin floor plan. Use software to extract the cabin floor plan. S2. The software identifies the noise limit for a room based on its cabin type. ; S3. Input the model data of the air distributor, including the area covered by different air distributor models, the air volume-noise relationship curve, the maximum air volume of the air distributor and the unit price; S4. Calculate the minimum number of air distributors for the compartment, which includes the following sub-steps: S4.1 Based on the cabin floor plan and the coverage area of ​​the air distributors, calculate the minimum number of air distributors required for each type of air distributor to completely cover the cabin. ; S4.2 Read the required air volume for the chamber ; S4.3 Based on the maximum air volume of each type of air distributor Calculate the minimum number of air distributors required to meet the air volume needs of the cabin. ; ; Calculate the minimum number of air distributors for the compartment. ; ; S5. Determine the noise level of a single fan based on the airflow-noise relationship curve. ; Calculate the total noise level generated by the air distributor when selecting each model. : ; S6, Inspection Is it less than :if Greater than Then the minimum number of air distributors will be... After incrementing the value by 1, recalculate the noise value of a single fan according to step S5. and total noise value until the total noise value The value is less than ; And confirm that the number of air distributors at this time is ; S7. Price based on different models of air distributors Calculate the total price of the air distributor. ; ; S8. Compare the total price when using different air distributor models. The model with the lowest total price was selected as the air distributor model for the cabin.