Amorphous Water Treatment Agent with Microcracks for Silica Scale Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for preventing and removing silica scale in water channel systems are inefficient, requiring frequent maintenance, hazardous chemicals, and significant labor and economic burdens, while also posing risks to workers and the environment.
Innovation Solution
A method for producing a water-soluble amorphous water treatment agent that inhibits and removes silica scale without stopping device operations. This agent is composed of silicone oxide, sodium oxide, and optional aluminum, magnesium, or boron oxides, and is characterized by cracks between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm on its upper and lower surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional chemical cleaning methods are used to remove silica scale, then the scale can be removed, but the system must be stopped and disassembled, causing loss of time and productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The water treatment agent autonomously removes silica scale through its dissolving action and chemical reaction with the scale, without requiring external intervention, system shutdown, or manual disassembly. The agent continuously dissolves and releases active ingredients that react with and remove silica scale deposits, enabling the system to clean itself while remaining operational
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces mechanical cleaning methods (brush cleaning, disassembly, manual scraping) with a chemical dissolution mechanism. The water treatment agent dissolves silica scale through chemical reaction, eliminating the need for mechanical intervention and system shutdown
2Reliability
If conventional chemical cleaning methods are used to remove silica scale, then the scale can be removed, but hazardous chemicals must be used, causing harmful factors to workers and environment
Solution Approach 1:
The water treatment agent uses inorganic compounds (sodium silicate, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, boron oxide) that are environmentally benign and safe for workers. These inorganic materials create a non-hazardous cleaning environment, replacing dangerous chemicals while maintaining effective silica scale removal capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the chemical parameters of the cleaning agent from hazardous organic chemicals to safe inorganic compounds. The specific composition ratios and pH characteristics are optimized to achieve effective silica scale removal while ensuring worker and environmental safety
3Ease of operation
If conventional water treatment agents are used, then they dissolve quickly in water, but they disappear too fast to provide long-term protection
Solution Approach 1:
The water treatment agent exhibits dynamic dissolution characteristics, adjusting its dissolution rate based on environmental conditions. The agent initially dissolves quickly to provide immediate protection, then maintains a sustained release pattern that extends its service life to three to four months, optimizing both ease of operation and duration of action
Solution Approach 2:
The invention optimizes the dissolution parameters of the water treatment agent by controlling the crystalline structure, particle size distribution, and chemical composition. These parameter changes enable the agent to dissolve at an appropriate rate that balances quick initial effectiveness with long-term sustained protection
4Reliability
If polymer coagulants are used for calcium scale prevention, then fine particles can be aggregated, but they are ineffective for silica scale removal
Solution Approach 1:
The water treatment agent is designed with multi-functional capabilities to effectively address both calcium scale and silica scale prevention and removal. The inorganic compound composition and optimized formulation enable the single agent to perform multiple functions across different scale types, replacing the need for separate specialized treatments
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 water treatment agent effectively dissolves and removes silica scale, reduces pressure loss, improves heat transmission efficiency, and extends its service life for three to four months without significant dissolution, while being safe for workers and the environment.
Implementation Method 1
the water treatment agent effectively dissolves and removes silica scale
Implementation Method 2
pouring the cooling water like a shower from the above of the stored material in such a manner as to be uniform after 10 seconds to 20 seconds has passes after storing in the metal mold, cooling a temperature of the material up to around 800° C., and solidifying the material
Data Source
AI summary
A method of producing a water treatment agent for inhibiting and removing a silica scale includes the steps of continuously cooling a metal mold with a flowing water, using SiO2, and NaO2 as a main component, mixing any of Al2O3, MgO and B2O3, heating and melting them to a temperature between 1200° C. and 1300° C., and storing them within the metal mold, pouring the cooling water like a shower, cooling a temperature of the material up to around 800° C., and solidifying the material, reversing the metal mold and dropping the solidified material onto a net, pouring the cooling water again thereto and cooling the material up to around 500° C., moving it onto the other net, pouring the cooling water again, and cooling the material up to around 100° C., and naturally drying and naturally cooling. The invention provides the water treatment agent with cracks having a depth between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm.