Refined Cotton Pulp Dissolving with Multi-Stage Stirring and Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pulp dissolving methods for refined cotton are inefficient and lack uniformity, leading to prolonged dissolving times and suboptimal product quality.
Innovation Solution
A pulp dissolving device utilizing multiple components such as stirring supports, pulp dissolving holes, sprinkler heads, a helical blade, and an impeller to enhance the dissolving process, ensuring uniformity and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional stirring rods are used to dissolve pulp, then the dissolving process is simple to operate, but the dissolving time is long and the uniformity of dissolved cotton pulp is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The dissolving device is segmented into multiple functional components: stirring shafts with stirring supports for mechanical agitation, pulp dissolving holes for dispersion, sprinkler heads for water distribution, and a helical blade for conveying and mixing. Each segment performs a specific function to collectively improve dissolving efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple dissolving mechanisms are merged into a single integrated device: the stirring shafts combine rotational agitation with radially arranged stirring supports, the pulp dissolving holes integrate dispersion function into the shaft structure, and the helical blade merges conveying and mixing functions. This combination achieves high efficiency without requiring multiple separate devices
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple dissolving components are used to improve efficiency and uniformity, then the dissolving quality is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The stirring shafts serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide mechanical stirring through rotation, create dispersion through the radially arranged stirring supports, and work in conjunction with the pulp dissolving holes for particle distribution. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The stirring supports are arranged radially in multiple dimensions around the stirring shafts, creating three-dimensional mixing action from a single rotational motion. The helical blade adds axial dimension to the mixing process, transforming simple rotational motion into complex three-dimensional fluid dynamics that enhance uniformity
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 device improves pulp dissolving efficiency and uniformity, ensuring high-quality product outcomes by employing a combination of stirring, scattering, and washing mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
the two stirring shafts is rotationally installed on the pulp dissolving frame; and the number of the stirring supports is two rows, and the two rows of stirring shafts are welded to the outside of the two stirring shafts
Implementation Method 2
the helical blade is welded to the outside of the pulp discharging shaft, and the helical blade is located inside the pulp discharging pipeline A; and the impeller is welded to the outside of the pulp discharging shaft
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a pulp dissolving device and a pulp dissolving method for refined cotton. The device includes a supporting base. A pulp dissolving unit A is installed on the top of the supporting base, and a pulp discharging unit is installed in front of the pulp dissolving unit A. A pulp dissolving unit B is installed on the right side of the pulp dissolving unit A, and a pulp dissolving unit C is installed on the pulp dissolving unit A and the pulp dissolving unit B. The number of stirring shafts is two, and the two stirring shafts are rotationally installed on a pulp dissolving frame. The number of stirring supports is two rows, and the two rows of stirring supports are welded to the outside of the two stirring shafts.