Conductive Segmented Heat Exchanger Tubing Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heat exchanger technologies face challenges in efficiently transferring thermal treatment to liquids passing through tubing, particularly in biopharmaceutical production where precise temperature control is critical.
Innovation Solution
The heat exchanger tubing assembly consists of conductive segments with barbed portions and flanges, connected by flexible tubes and curved connectors, which are inserted into a conductive casing to facilitate thermal treatment transfer. Enhanced barbed connections are formed using compression rings to secure the assembly within the casing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional heat exchanger tubing is used, then the structure is simple, but the thermal treatment transfer efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The tubing assembly is divided into multiple conductive segments (first conductive segment, second conductive segment, etc.) connected by flexible tubes. Each conductive segment can be independently positioned within the conductive casing to optimize thermal contact and heat transfer efficiency while maintaining a manageable modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat exchanger tubing assembly is inserted into the conductive casing, with the conductive segments nested within the casing channels. The flexible tubes connect these segments while allowing for thermal expansion and movement, creating a compact nested configuration that maximizes thermal treatment transfer efficiency.
2Productivity
If the tubing assembly is made more complex to improve heat transfer, then thermal treatment transfer efficiency improves, but the ease of insertion and positioning becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible tubes connecting the conductive segments allow the assembly to be dynamic and adaptable during insertion. The flexible tubes can bend and conform to different positions within the conductive casing, enabling easy insertion and positioning while maintaining effective thermal contact between segments and the casing.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the tubing assembly into separate conductive segments connected by flexible tubes, each segment can be independently positioned and adjusted within the conductive casing channels, simplifying the insertion process while maintaining overall heat transfer effectiveness.
3Shape
If conductive segments are made shorter to fit within the casing channel, then the assembly fits properly, but the heat transfer surface area is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive segments are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration within the conductive casing, utilizing both longitudinal and radial dimensions. The flexible tubes allow the segments to be positioned at different depths and angles, maximizing the heat transfer surface area within the constrained channel dimensions through spatial optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple conductive segments are nested within the conductive casing channels in a compact arrangement, with flexible tubes connecting them. This nested configuration allows the segments to be shorter individually while collectively providing sufficient heat transfer surface area through their distributed arrangement within the casing volume.
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 allows for effective heat transfer from the conductive casing to the liquid, achieving precise temperature control and ensuring efficient thermal treatment processes in biopharmaceutical applications.
Implementation Method 1
thermal treatment applied to the conductive casing may be transferred through the heat exchanger tubing assembly to a liquid passing through the heat exchanger tubing assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A heat exchanger tubing assembly for insertion into a channel in a conductive casing, so that thermal treatment applied to the conductive casing may be transferred through the heat exchanger tubing assembly to a liquid passing through the heat exchanger tubing assembly. The heat exchanger tubing assembly having two conductive segment having and elevated thermal conductivity value and being short enough to fit within the conductive casing. The conductive segments having barbed end portions and a flange that extends radially outward from the conductive segment. The flanges engage with flange receiving voids in the conductive casing to help position the heat exchanger tubing assembly within the conductive casing. The conductive casing having compression rings to press down on portions of flexible tubing that engages with the conductive segments to form enhanced barbed connections. The flexible tubing having lower thermal conductivity than the conductive segments.