Internal Combustion Piston Engines TRIZ Cases

See how a transport refrigeration unit diverts turbo-charger compressed hot air through a defro

See how a nested outer-inner pipe radiator increases heat radiation area and shortens transfer

See how a stepped evaporator flow path with variable working medium distribution prevents air s

See how by-pass lines route HVAC heat-exchange fluid through gas adsorbent tanks to control int

See how by-pass lines from vehicle air conditioning direct heated or cooled fluid through adsor

See how a flexible textile carrier with embedded metal heating wires enables conformal installa

See how a two-part articulated plug reduces pressing force and welding energy loss while securi

See how an electrical heating element integrated into the transitional portion of a line connec

See how an onboard vaporizer with controller-activated heating maintains LNG tank pressure duri

See how a heated chamber on the tank bottom thaws frozen reducing agent locally, preventing vac

See how liquid refrigerant lubricates turbine bearings and provides squeeze film damping to eli

See how a dual-chamber air heater uses an isolating wall and primary fan near the transfer open

See how steam-heated glycol water efficiently heats LNG while pressure sensors detect heat exch

See how variable spacing between holding bodies in a heating chamber resolves the contradiction

See how a rotary engine drives a compressor using mechanical valve control and centrifugal forc

See how a nested dual-pipe radiator increases heat transfer area and reduces radiation distance

See how a monolithic pin-fin heat exchanger with PTC heating prevents freezing of water and ure

See how a two-stage absorption chiller condenses water vapor from exhaust gas before compressio

An inclined cover wall speeds heat transfer to the temperature sensor, cutting delay between reductant thawing and supply.

A regenerator redirects expansion-cylinder exhaust heat while liquid nitrogen supports quasi-isothermal compression to improve brake thermal efficiency.

A retrofit cogeneration setup recovers generator heat and switches operation by heat demand, fuel cost, and live electricity rates.

Separate evaporator flow channels and leak sensors route working medium away from combustion air to prevent toxic gas formation.

A hinged two-part plug eases heated fluid line assembly while maintaining seal integrity and lowering ultrasonic welding energy.

Segmented bottom and side-wall heating thaws frozen urea solution quickly, avoids hot spots and vacuum, and keeps delivery reliable.

A second heat source keeps the heat recovery loop active at low engine load, sustaining power generation and aftertreatment temperature.

Separate fluid channels and a heat-conductive housing improve heat transfer while keeping vehicle fluid heater assembly compact and simple.

Thin-film resistive heaters conform to urea tanks and base plates, preventing freezing while simplifying integration of pumps and sensors.

A storage tank, directional valve, and collection lines redirect working fluid into safe storage to prevent leakage and freezing in Rankine cycles.

A sealed insulating sheath lets cold liquid contact thermoelectric elements without complex cold tubes, simplifying assembly and heat recovery.

Varying the spacing between holding bodies improves fluid flow and heat dissipation while lowering electrical short risk in engine fluid heaters.

A shared flue and draft inducer let an indoor heater-generator provide backup power while evacuating exhaust and recovering waste heat.

A floating heater support lets a plastic urea container absorb thermal expansion and vibration while maintaining a sintered leak-proof seal.

A crystal-structure heat storage compound retains thermal energy below storage temperature and releases it on demand for exhaust heat or solar use.

A phase-change vessel, conductive bottom plate, and thermal inhibitor preserve temperature differential for portable off-grid power generation.

A phase-separating zeotropic refrigerant cycle keeps only vapor flowing to the turbine, improving waste heat recovery under varying source temperatures.

Variable wavy ribs tune local heat transfer along a thermoelectric exhaust stack, keeping heat flow more uniform with simpler pipe manufacturing.

Hot return LPG is cooled through the A/C refrigerant line, preventing bombe pressure rise and avoiding extra fuel-cooling hardware.