Deflector for condenser, condenser having it and chiller system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing condensers in refrigeration systems experience severe vibration and noise due to the high-temperature and high-pressure gas flow from compressors, which current baffles fail to adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A deflector with a flow guiding structure comprising a first straight tube section and an enlarged second tube section, supported by fins and a serrated bottom, is designed to distribute the gas flow evenly and reduce impact forces, featuring a diameter calculation formula (d = α * D) and an angled expansion to disperse the flow effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a baffle plate is mounted at the refrigerant inlet port to reduce impact force, then the impact force is reduced, but severe vibration and noise are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The deflector divides the high-temperature and high-pressure gas flow into multiple streams through its tube structure, distributing the flow evenly into the condenser and reducing concentrated impact forces that cause vibration and noise
Solution Approach 2:
The deflector features a specific structure with a first tube section having diameter d and a second tube section with enlarged diameter, creating localized flow control zones that optimize flow distribution while minimizing vibration and noise generation
2Force
If the deflector tube diameter is increased to reduce impact force, then the impact force is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The deflector uses specific diameter parameters (d for first tube section, and enlarged diameter for second tube section) with defined relationships to exhaust pipe diameter D, optimizing flow distribution while maintaining manufacturable dimensions
Solution Approach 2:
The deflector employs a curved expansion from the first tube section to the second tube section, creating a smooth transition that reduces flow turbulence and simplifies manufacturing compared to sharp angles or complex geometries
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 deflector significantly reduces vibration and noise in condensers by evenly distributing the gas flow and attenuating pressure pulsations, enhancing heat transfer performance and operational stability.
Implementation Method 1
the deflector significantly reduces vibration and noise in condensers by evenly distributing the gas flow and attenuating pressure pulsations
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a deflector (100) for a condenser (200), wherein the condenser (200) has an inlet communicated with exhaust pipes (300) of a compressor, and the deflector (100) is provided at the inlet, wherein the deflector (100) comprises: a flow guiding structure (110) having a first tube section (111) and a second tube section (112) of increasing diameter, the second tube section (112) being positioned below the first tube section (111) and extending into the condenser (200) when mounted in place; and a support assembly (120) for fixing the flow guiding structure (110) at the inlet, wherein at least a part of the refrigerant gas flow flows through the interior of the first tube section (111), and at least another part of the refrigerant gas flow flows through the outer side of the first tube section (111). The present invention further provides a condenser (200) provided with the deflector, and a refrigeration system equipped with the condenser (200). The deflector (100) according to the present invention can not only reduce the impact of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas from the compressor (200), but also effectively reduce noise and vibration.