Compact Fracturing Unit Layout for Remote Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge is to design a fracturing device that is compact and portable, suitable for transportation to remote areas, given the existing devices are large and cumbersome due to their transverse arrangement of power units.
Innovation Solution
The fracturing device incorporates a power unit with a muffling compartment, a turbine engine, an air intake unit, and a cleaner, where the air intake unit is positioned at the top and the cleaner is located below the turbine engine, allowing for a compact three-layer structure, and utilizes electric and hydraulic systems for starting and lubricating the turbine engine, along with a firefighting system for safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the power units are arranged transversely with large size, then the device has sufficient power and functionality, but the device becomes cumbersome and difficult to transport to remote areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional transverse arrangement to a vertical three-layer structure. The power unit is positioned at the top layer, the control unit at the middle layer, and the supporting unit at the bottom layer, utilizing the vertical dimension to reduce the device's horizontal footprint and overall volume for easier transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple functional units into a compact nested structure where the control unit and supporting unit are arranged within the vertical space of the power unit structure. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization and minimizes the overall device volume while maintaining all necessary functions.
2Volume of moving object
If the air intake unit is positioned at the top and cleaner below the turbine engine, then the device achieves a compact three-layer structure, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the device into three distinct functional layers: the power unit layer (top) containing the turbine engine and air intake unit, the control unit layer (middle) containing the controller and hydraulic control valve, and the supporting unit layer (bottom) containing the cleaner and fuel tank. This segmentation allows each component to be optimally positioned for compactness while maintaining functional independence.
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
This configuration reduces the device's size, facilitates transportation, and enhances safety with noise reduction and advanced fire detection and suppression, while maintaining high efficiency and environmental benefits.
Implementation Method 1
the first electric motor is connected with the first hydraulic system, and configured to drive the hydraulic system to start the turbine engine. the first hydraulic system includes: a first hydraulic pump; a first hydraulic motor; a first hydraulic pipe, one end of the first hydraulic pipe is connected with the first hydraulic pump, and the other end of the first hydraulic pipe is connected with the first hydraulic motor
Implementation Method 2
the air intake unit is communicated with the turbine engine through an intake pipe, and configured to provide a combustion-supporting gas to the turbine engine
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AI summary
A fracturing device, including a power unit, wherein the power unit comprises a muffling compartment, a turbine engine, an air intake unit, and a starter; the air intake unit is communicated with the turbine engine through an intake pipe, and configured to provide a combustion-supporting gas to the turbine engine; the air intake unit is located at the top of the muffling compartment, the muffling compartment comprises an accommodation space, the turbine engine and the starter are located in the accommodation space, and the starter is configured to start the turbine engine, the starter comprises a first electric motor.