Artificial Aggregate Pelletization via Pressure Injection and Magnetic Reinforcement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies for pelletizing and polishing artificial aggregates are inefficient, leading to low pelletizing quality, high energy consumption, and difficulty in achieving fine particle sizes and consistent quality.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a pressure injection and solidification module, a rolling particle screening module, a zonal temperature-controlled sintering module, and a magnetic shell reinforcement module, which work in sequence to pelletize, solidify, and reinforce artificial aggregates through pressure injection, microwave sintering, and magnetic impact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional ball milling is used for pelletization, then the process is simple to implement, but the pelletizing efficiency is low and quality is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepelletizing efficiencyVSAvoidpelletizing quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The ball mill is divided into multiple independent grinding chambers, each capable of operating autonomously. This segmentation allows for optimized grinding parameters in each chamber and enables continuous processing, significantly improving both efficiency and quality consistency compared to traditional single-chamber ball mills

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs dynamic adjustment of grinding parameters including variable rotation speeds for different chambers, adjustable feeding rates, and real-time monitoring of pelletization quality. This dynamic control system optimizes the pelletizing process continuously, achieving high efficiency and consistent quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If vibrating ball mill is used, then pelletization can be achieved, but the device generates significant noise and requires frequent maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepelletization capabilityVSAvoidnoise and maintenance requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces the vibration-based mechanical system with a rotation-based ball mill system. This substitution eliminates the high-frequency vibrations that cause noise and reduces mechanical stress on components, thereby lowering noise levels and maintenance requirements while maintaining effective pelletization capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Manufacturing precision

If plasma-assisted ball milling is used, then pelletizing quality can be improved, but energy consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepelletizing qualityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention optimizes grinding parameters including ball-to-material ratio, rotation speeds, and residence time to achieve high-quality pelletization through mechanical means alone. By carefully controlling these parameters, the system attains plasma-level quality without the high energy consumption associated with actual plasma generation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Manufacturing precision

If horizontal vibration ball mill is used, then three-dimensional grinding is achieved, but device complexity and maintenance cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegrinding effectivenessVSAvoidmaintenance complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention employs spherical grinding chambers with optimized curvature radii that enable three-dimensional ball trajectories and comprehensive material grinding. The spherical geometry naturally promotes multi-directional grinding action without requiring complex vibration mechanisms, thereby achieving effective 3D grinding with simpler device architecture and lower maintenance requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device achieves rapid and efficient aggregate pelletization, enhances mechanical properties and durability through microwave solidification, and reinforces the aggregate shell, resulting in improved quality and reduced energy consumption.

Implementation Method 1

a pressure injection wheel device and a pressure solidification wheel device located at front and back sides above the pressure-bearing track device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure injection: Pressure Increase

Implementation Method 2

microwave solidification can improve comprehensive properties of the artificial aggregate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMicrowave solidification: Microwave Radiation

Implementation Method 3

magnetic shell reinforcement

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic impact: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentUS12202022B1Device for preparing artificial aggregate by pressure injection and solidification of powder-based solid waste, pelletization, and magnetic shell reinforcement
Publication Date: 2025.01.21 INNER MONGOLIA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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AI summary

The provided is a device for preparing an artificial aggregate by pressure injection and solidification of a powder-based solid waste, pelletization, and magnetic shell reinforcement. The device includes a pressure injection and solidification module, a rolling particle screening module, a zonal temperature-controlled sintering module, and a magnetic shell reinforcement module that are arranged in sequence from front to back, where the pressure injection and solidification module, the rolling particle screening module, the zonal temperature-controlled sintering module, and the magnetic shell reinforcement module are connected by conveyor belts. The device provides a function of pressure-injecting slurry with a specific function into the center of the artificial aggregate to improve the overall performance of the artificial aggregate. The device achieves rapid aggregate pelletization, and provides pressure for the forming process through elastic wheel sets.