Cleaning Solution Generator with Brine Injection Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning systems lack an efficient method for generating high-quality alkaline cleaning solutions with controlled compositional properties, often resulting in inconsistent salt concentrations and potential damage to equipment due to hard water exposure.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning solution generator that integrates a brine tank, water inlet, and electrolysis cell to produce an alkaline solution by mixing brine and water, with a control system that adjusts the brine solution injection rate based on measured electrical currents to maintain consistent salt concentrations, ensuring high-quality alkaline solutions and preventing equipment damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If brine solution is mixed with water to generate alkaline solution, then cleaning solution is produced, but salt concentration control is inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses electrical current measurement as a feedback mechanism to monitor and control the brine injection rate. The control system adjusts the injection pump rate based on measured electrical currents, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains consistent salt concentrations in the generated alkaline solution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the injection rate parameter of the brine solution based on electrical current measurements. By adjusting this parameter in response to real-time feedback, the system maintains optimal salt concentration for consistent alkaline solution quality.
2Reliability
If electrolysis cell is used to generate alkaline solution, then cleaning properties are achieved, but equipment damage occurs due to hard water exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses brine solution as an intermediary substance to prevent direct contact between hard water and the electrolysis cell. By injecting brine into the water stream, the system creates a protected flow path that delivers softened water to the electrolysis cell while maintaining consistent electrolyte concentration for reliable operation.
3Manufacturing precision
If injection pump rate is adjusted to maintain salt concentration, then solution quality is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex mechanical concentration control mechanisms with an electrical control system. By using electrical current measurements to control the injection pump rate, the system achieves precise salt concentration control through electrical signals rather than complex mechanical adjustments.
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 consistently generates high-quality alkaline solutions with controlled compositional properties, preventing equipment damage and ensuring efficient operation by maintaining optimal salt concentrations, while also monitoring salt levels and alerting users when replenishment is needed.
Implementation Method 1
an electrolysis cell configured to receive the mixed solution and to generate an alkaline solution from at least a portion of the mixed solution
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning solution generator comprising a housing with an interior reservoir and a brine tank, the cleaning solution generator being configured to generate an alkaline solution from a mixed solution and to operably direct the generated alkaline solution to the interior reservoir of the housing.