Compressor Textile Cover for Condensate Cooling in Air Conditioners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air conditioners with fixed-frequency compressors face increased manufacturing costs due to the need for additional components like inverter compressors and fans to enhance energy efficiency, which is not cost-effective.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a quick-drying textile member within the compressor to absorb condensed water, utilizing materials like nylon, elastane, and polyester, which aids in reducing the refrigerant temperature through sensible and latent heat transfer, thereby improving energy efficiency without the need for additional components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If additional components like inverter compressors and fans are added to improve energy efficiency, then energy efficiency ratio is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor utilizes its own operating heat to evaporate condensed water through the textile member, eliminating the need for external heating devices or additional energy-consuming components. The system serves itself by using its inherent thermal energy to solve the water removal problem, thereby improving energy efficiency without increasing manufacturing cost
Solution Approach 2:
The textile member absorbs condensed water and utilizes phase transition (evaporation) to remove moisture from the compressor interior. The condensed water evaporates using heat from the compressor operation, transforming from liquid to vapor phase, which prevents water accumulation and maintains system efficiency without requiring additional energy input
2Productivity
If condensed water accumulates in the compressor, then cooling efficiency deteriorates, but adding removal components increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor automatically removes condensed water through its own operational heat, which evaporates the water absorbed by the textile member. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for complex external water removal systems while maintaining cooling efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
Condensed water undergoes phase transition from liquid to vapor through evaporation, utilizing heat from the compressor operation. This natural phase change process removes water from the system without requiring mechanical pumps, heaters, or complex drainage systems
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 enhances the energy efficiency ratio and coefficient of performance of air conditioners by effectively managing condensed water, reducing manufacturing costs and improving cooling efficiency, while being easy to install and maintain.
Implementation Method 1
a textile member (2) that covers at least a part of the main body (1), and is to be used for absorbing the condensed water
Implementation Method 2
utilizing materials like nylon, elastane, and polyester, which aids in reducing the refrigerant temperature through sensible and latent heat transfer
Implementation Method 3
utilizing materials like nylon, elastane, and polyester, which aids in reducing the refrigerant temperature through sensible and latent heat transfer
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AI summary
A compressor is to be used in an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes the compressor, an evaporator, and a container. The evaporator generates condensed water during operation. The container receives the condensed water generated by the evaporator. The compressor includes a main body and a textile member that is capable of transferring moisture and is quick drying. The main body is to be disposed in the container. The textile member covers at least a part of the main body, and is to be used for absorbing the condensed water.