Calibration Platform Pipe Assembly for Real-Time Temperature-Pressure Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing calibration platforms for deep in-situ coring simulation tests are unstable in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, lacking effective real-time temperature-pressure monitoring and safety control systems.

Innovation Solution

A real-time temperature-pressure detection and rapid processing system is implemented, featuring a simulation chamber, water supply tank, and thermosetting polymer pipes connected by springs and heat conducting materials, with infrared sensors and a control unit to monitor and manage temperature and pressure, including a heat exchange pipe and solenoid valves for maintaining safe conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional temperature-pressure monitoring systems are used in the calibration platform, then the system structure is simple, but the system cannot ensure stable operation in high-temperature and high-pressure environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the monitoring function into multiple independent modules: infrared sensors for temperature detection, pressure sensors for pressure detection, booster pump for pressure control, heater for temperature control, and control unit for coordination. Each module operates independently but contributes to the overall system reliability through modular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements real-time feedback control where infrared sensors and pressure sensors continuously monitor temperature and pressure, transmit data to the control unit, which then adjusts the heater and booster pump accordingly to maintain stable operation in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If real-time infrared detection is implemented, then temperature monitoring precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature detection precisionVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces conventional contact式 temperature sensors with infrared sensors that detect temperature through thermal radiation. This non-contact measurement method provides higher precision temperature detection without mechanical contact, reducing wear and measurement interference while maintaining system manageability.

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

3Speed

If rapid heat exchange processing is implemented, then temperature control speed is improved, but energy loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control speedVSAvoidenergy loss
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses periodic control of the heater and booster pump based on real-time sensor feedback. The control unit activates these components only when temperature or pressure deviations are detected, rather than continuous operation. This periodic action achieves rapid temperature control when needed while minimizing energy consumption during stable operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 system ensures safe operation by detecting small deformations and controlling the booster pump and heater, preventing overheating and maintaining stable pressure, thereby ensuring the long-term operation of the calibration platform.

Implementation Method 1

The multiple springs, the inner water supply pipe, and the inner return pipe are covered with a heat conducting material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

The temperature-pressure detection assembly includes multiple infrared sensors; the multiple infrared sensors are respectively arranged at two sides of the return pipe and the water supply pipe

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 3

An outer wall of the inner water supply pipe is connected with an inner wall of the water supply pipe through multiple springs; an outer wall of the inner return pipe is connected with an inner wall of the return pipe through multiple springs

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 4

The return pipe and the water supply pipe are made of a thermosetting polymer material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal resistance: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS12130646B2Real-time temperature-pressure detection and rapid processing system for calibration platform
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 SICHUAN UNIV
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  • US12130646B2 patent drawing
  • US12130646B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A real-time temperature-pressure detection and rapid processing system for a calibration platform, comprises an inner return pipe, and a water supply pipe is provided therein with an inner water supply pipe. An outer wall of the inner water supply pipe is connected with an inner wall of the water supply pipe through multiple springs. An outer wall of the inner return pipe is connected with an inner wall of a return pipe through multiple springs. The return pipe and the water supply pipe are made of a thermosetting polymer material. The multiple springs, the inner water supply pipe, and the inner return pipe are covered with a heat conducting material. The system further includes a temperature-pressure detection assembly. The assembly includes multiple infrared sensors arranged at two sides of the return pipe and the water supply pipe, a booster pump, a heater, and infrared sensors connected with a control unit.