Boiler Drums/Headers TRIZ Cases

See how hexagonal heterogeneous tube bundles with gap-enhanced convection reduce flue gas outle

Staggered boiler tube passages and an integrated economizer improve natural circulation, heat recovery, and maintenance without external pumps.

Stepped dripper-head outlets keep water droplets separate for steadier steam generation, reducing pressure pulsations in fuel cell reforming.

A vacuum-secured manway relief gives direct inner tank access and higher annular-space venting without cutting the outer tank.

A larger manway relief nozzle gives direct inner tank access and higher annular-space venting without cutting the outer tank.

A seamless stainless steel oval tank creates torus vortex mixing for wine fermentation while reducing weight, cleaning effort, and pinking risk.

Parallel heat-exchange channels and separate variable-frequency fans stabilize steam parameters while preventing vaporization.

An equalizing chamber blends steam and water fractions to prevent differential thermal stresses caused by non-uniform mixture distribution.

A seawater leakage detection device uses ammonia to adjust feedwater pH for accurate chlorine ion concentration measurement.

Segmenting steam generators around the reactor vessel eliminates complex piping, reducing coolant leakage risk and simplifying maintenance.

A mobile robot with a visual inspector and remover navigates the inner wall to clear sludge between heat tubes, expanding coverage beyond handholes.

A characteristic chart model determines optimum boiler drum water levels using vapor pressure and metal temperature data.

An ejector-based header eliminates circulation pumps and down comers, enabling compact steam drum placement.

Machined one-piece pipe nipples remove welding steps and notch stresses in high-pressure steam collectors.

Modular coupling structures connect vertical tube assemblies to horizontal nozzles, reducing manufacturing costs and easing inspection.

Vacuum-deployed passive seal and static rings replace inflatable shutters, resisting high pressure without continuous monitoring.

Enclosure heating system reduces thermal stress on HRSG manifolds during rapid start-up cycles.

Segmented drums route low-quality water away from high heat flux zones, reducing deposition while maintaining reliable steam delivery pressure.

Oblique support assembly cancels bending moments and reduces wall deflection by distributing thermal expansion loads across dual attachment points.

A radial nozzle assembly with a cup-shaped flange distributes loads across the vessel wall to maintain continuous fluid flow paths.

W-configured coils in a rectangular shell improve heat flux distribution while reducing required surface area.

Latent steam in an accumulator provides instant output while a preheated water coil reduces boiler thermal stress during startup.

A compact steam cleaning apparatus mixes water and wax to generate high-pressure steam for efficient surface treatment.

Segmenting the drum into multiple units reduces thermal stress during rapid start-up, enabling faster load changes without compromising pressure containment.

A high-strength Ni-Co-Cr alloy composition balances elevated temperature strength with superior steam oxidation resistance.

Modular segments assemble inside pipes without welding, eliminating safety risks and complex logistics.

An L-shaped pipe bundle absorbs thermal expansion in steam turbine boiler connections.

A segmented OCM reactor applies distinct catalyst beds to resolve the trade-off between methane conversion rates and propylene selectivity.

Tilted passages in the water supply tube suppress thermal stratification by managing cooling water flow, preventing steam-pocket formation.

A feed water pipe design uses a vertically inclined communication path to prevent vapor entry into the cooling circuit.

Regulating boiler header temperature during shutdown to minimize thermal stress on tubed heat exchanging surfaces.

Long-hole shaped support holes accommodate thermal expansion of connection tubes, preventing local buckling and welded portion cracks.

Vertical tube arrangement and horizontal manifolds reduce thermal unevenness and corrosive impurity concentration in nuclear steam generators.

A fitting unit guides rotational movement of a plug member to align with a base opening, eliminating precise visual alignment requirements during assembly.

A steam injection nozzle uses segmented Venturi zones to control flow velocity and pressure distribution.