Package Compressor Airflow Layout for CO2 Adsorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carbon dioxide recovery systems in vending machines face increased pressure loss and reduced air flow rate due to the arrangement of adsorption materials outside the housing, which can diminish the performance of the product.
Innovation Solution
A package type compressor design with strategically positioned adsorption materials and holding sections spaced apart from air inlets and outlets to facilitate carbon dioxide recovery while minimizing pressure loss and maintaining air flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the adsorption material is arranged outside the housing and at a position blocking the air inlet or the air outlet, then carbon dioxide recovery is achieved with reduced electric power and cost, but pressure loss increases and the flow rate of air flowing into the housing decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption material is positioned at the side surface of the housing rather than blocking the front air inlet or rear air outlet. This spatial repositioning in a different dimension allows the air to flow into the housing without being obstructed, while still enabling contact between the air and adsorption material for carbon dioxide recovery.
Solution Approach 2:
The side surface of the housing acts as an intermediary structure that holds the adsorption material in a position where it can intercept carbon dioxide from the air flow without creating a physical barrier to the air inlet or outlet. This mediator position allows both functions to coexist.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the adsorption material is arranged outside the housing and at a position blocking the air inlet or the air outlet, then carbon dioxide recovery is achieved with reduced electric power and cost, but pressure loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
By positioning the adsorption material on the side surface rather than at the inlet/outlet paths, the air flow encounters minimal resistance while still passing through or near the adsorption material, thereby reducing pressure loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The adsorption material is placed locally at the side surface where it can perform carbon dioxide adsorption without interfering with the main air flow path, thus maintaining low pressure loss while achieving the desired recovery function.
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 design allows for effective carbon dioxide recovery with reduced electric power consumption and cost, while preventing a decrease in air flow rate and compressor performance.
Implementation Method 1
at least one adsorption material for adsorbing carbon dioxide in the air
Implementation Method 2
a cooler that cools, by heat exchange with air, compressed air discharged from the compressor main body
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AI summary
To provide a package type compressor capable of recovering carbon dioxide in the air while reducing pressure loss. Provided is a package type compressor including: a compressor main body that compresses air; a cooler that cools, by heat exchange with air, compressed air discharged from the compressor main body; a housing that houses the compressor main body and the cooler; at least one first air inlet that is formed in the housing and takes in the air before being compressed by the compressor main body and the air before being used by the cooler; and a first air outlet that is formed in the housing and discharges air after being used by the cooler, in which at least one adsorption material for adsorbing carbon dioxide in the air, and at least one holding section for holding the adsorption material so as to be spaced apart outward with respect to at least one of the first air inlet and the first air outlet are provided.