Steam Separation Arrangements TRIZ Cases
- In-Line Steam Trap Separator Using a Conical Deflector
A conical deflector separates condensate from steam in-line, cutting extra plumbing, mechanical sticking, and vapor loss.
- Steam Superheater Tube Bank Layout for Compact Heat Exchange
Angled tube banks and wedged outlet headers cut steam superheater size and weight while maintaining heat exchange efficiency.
- Separator Circuit Vortex Choke Wall Steam Liquid Separation
A separator circuit uses a vortex section with a choke wall to separate steam from liquid in cooking appliances.
- Modular Baffle System for Boiler Steam Separators
A modular baffle system uses integrated clips and support rails to secure steam separator plates without bolt attachments.
- Helical Groove Pipeline for Subsea Phase Separation
Helical grooves induce rotational flow in subsea pipelines, reducing pressure drop and preventing hydrate formation without external heating.
- Liquid Separator for Turbine Protection in Rankine Cycle
Upstream liquid separator removes droplets from working fluid, preventing turbine erosion and maintaining efficiency.
- Once-Through Steam Generator Loop Seal Separator Thermal Fatigue
Loop seal separator buffers cold feedwater against hot heat transfer tubes during start-up, preventing thermal fatigue and extending tube cycle life.
- Vertical Steam Generator Startup Water Feedback
Geodetic feedback of separated liquid during startup eliminates pump requirements and reduces water consumption in vertical waste-heat steam generators.
- Continuous-flow steam generator thermal stress reduction
Parallel superheater tubes connected directly downstream of the water separator system equalize flow medium temperatures across heat exchange components.
- Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Inversion for Corrosion Control
Inverting evaporation to the tube side with integrated gravity separation prevents solid deposition and overheating while eliminating external steam drums.
- Distributor Element for Homogeneous Steam Distribution in Once-Through Generators
A distributor element merges multiple water separation functions into a single chamber, reducing device complexity while maintaining operational flexibility.
- Heat Recovery Steam Generator Water Separation
A distributor element collects flow medium from multiple evaporator tubes and directs steam to superheater inlet collectors.
- Horizontal Steam Generator Outlet Header Water Separation
Integrated water separators in outlet headers shift evaporation endpoints to reduce starting times and eliminate complex distribution systems.