Closed Fluid Circulation to Elevated Containers Without Hydrostatic Lift
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid circulation methods to elevated positions face challenges due to the need for high energy to overcome hydrostatic pressure and fluid weight, leading to inefficiencies and increased energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A non-resistive circulation system using a plurality of circulation units connected in parallel or series, with start-stop mechanisms to maintain a closed hydraulic system, ensuring fluid movement without opposing gravitational forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional pumps are used to transport fluid to elevated positions, then fluid circulation is achieved, but energy consumption increases due to the need to overcome hydrostatic pressure and fluid weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies equipotentiality by using a closed circulation system where fluid is moved horizontally between containers at the same elevation level, eliminating the need to overcome gravitational potential energy differences. The system maintains fluid circulation without vertical pumping by creating a balanced hydraulic circuit where inlet and outlet are at equal heights, thus removing the resistive component of gravitational force that traditionally required high-power pumps.
2Quantity of substance
If high fluid circulation volume is required for sea-life containers, then adequate water replacement is achieved, but more power or less resistance in the flow is needed
Solution Approach 1:
By designing the circulation system with inlet and outlet at the same elevation, the patent eliminates gravitational resistance from the flow equation. This allows high circulation volumes to be achieved with lower power requirements, as the pump only needs to overcome frictional losses rather than both friction and hydrostatic pressure differences.
3Length of stationary object
If fluid is moved to high elevated positions, then elevated container placement is achieved, but energy usage increases due to resistive flow against gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the elevation-energy contradiction by designing a closed circulation system where the fluid path returns to the same elevation level. The elevated container is served by horizontal circulation loops, eliminating the need for vertical pumping. This maintains the beneficial high-elevation placement while removing the gravitational resistive component from energy calculations.
4Ease of operation
If start-stop mechanisms are used to control circulation, then circulation control is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by using float-operated valves that automatically respond to fluid level changes in the elevated container. When the fluid level drops, the float mechanism automatically opens the inlet valve to replenish water; when the level rises, the outlet valve automatically opens to discharge water. This eliminates the need for external control systems, sensors, or complex automation while maintaining effective circulation control.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves efficient fluid circulation to elevated containers with reduced energy consumption, increased flow, and elevated height, while minimizing noise and contamination risks.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid requires a circulation mechanism to obtain enough energy to overcome the hydrostatic pressure and fluid weight by moving the water to an elevated position
Implementation Method 2
Elevation will normally create a downward flow if fluid is flowing naturally. Water flows naturally in streams from elevated dams into the sea, due to gravity
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AI summary
The invention relates to circulation of fluids to an elevated container in general and more specifically a system and a method for circulation of fluids in a non-resistive manner to an elevated container with at least one fluid source container, at least one closed container for circulation, at least one elevated fluid container, at least one circulation mechanism for the purpose of circulation, and at least one start-stop mechanism for the purpose of circulation control.