Chlorine Dioxide Reactor Level Control via Coaxial Siphon
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for producing aqueous chlorine dioxide and sodium hypochlorite solutions are prone to metering errors and equipment failures due to complex control systems and susceptible components, leading to unstable product concentrations and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A device with a reaction space and a level determination system that regulates the supply of reactants based on fill levels, using a coaxial siphon for fluid transfer and eliminating the need for valves, ensuring controlled sequential supply and stable product concentration without operator intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If complex control systems with metering pumps and monitoring devices are used to precisely control reactant dosing, then manufacturing precision of product concentration is improved, but device complexity and susceptibility to failures increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes complex metering pumps, monitoring devices, and control systems from the chlorine dioxide generation apparatus. Instead of using active control components, the invention uses passive flow control where reactants are introduced through simple openings and mix in a reaction chamber, eliminating the need for sophisticated dosing equipment while maintaining product concentration precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the natural flow and mixing properties of the reactants themselves to achieve proper dosing and reaction. The reactants self-regulate their mixing and reaction rates based on their inherent chemical properties and flow dynamics, without requiring external control systems to monitor and adjust dosing parameters.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple metering pumps and monitoring devices are used to control reactant quantities, then manufacturing precision is improved, but reliability of the system deteriorates due to susceptibility to malfunctions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes all metering pumps, monitoring devices, and control systems from the apparatus. The simplified design uses only basic structural components like reaction chambers and fluid conduits, eliminating the failure-prone elements while maintaining the ability to precisely control reactant quantities through passive flow management.
3Manufacturing precision
If sequential supply of reactants is controlled by complex dosing systems, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves sequential reactant supply through the natural flow dynamics and reaction kinetics of the chemicals involved. Reactants are introduced in sequence based on their chemical requirements, with the reaction chamber design ensuring proper timing and mixing without requiring complex control systems to manage the sequencing.
4Manufacturing precision
If heat dissipation measures are implemented to minimize byproduct formation during sodium hypochlorite production, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows the heat generated during sodium hypochlorite production to be utilized beneficially. Rather than requiring active cooling systems to dissipate heat and prevent byproduct formation, the design accepts the thermal energy and uses it to maintain reaction temperature or reduce the need for external heating, converting a potentially harmful effect into a useful contribution to the process.
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 solution enables reliable production of fluid reaction products with exact concentrations, reducing equipment wear, energy consumption, and operational costs while ensuring consistent product quality and availability.
Implementation Method 1
The reaction chamber (13) is directly connected to a receiving chamber (14) via a transfer device (20), allowing product transfer to occur using gravity
Implementation Method 2
allowing product transfer to occur using gravity
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AI summary
The invention relates to an apparatus (1, 10) for manufacturing a fluid reaction product. Said device comprises a reactor encompassing a reaction chamber (13), a first level-determining device (30) located in the reaction chamber (13), a plurality of fluidic connections for feeding fluid reactants into the reaction chamber (13), and a regulation unit (90). The first level-determining device (30) in the reaction chamber (13) is in direct contact with the fed fluids and comprises at least one switching point which is in operational contact with the regulation unit (90) such that the fluid reactants can be sequentially fed into the reaction chamber (13) in a regulated manner. The disclosed apparatus is also used for carrying out a corresponding method. Furthermore, a higher-ranking system is equipped with said apparatus for producing aqueous chlorine dioxide solution.