Dehumidifier Temperature Compensation for Accurate Humidity Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dehumidifiers face issues due to the internal waste heat affecting temperature detection, leading to inaccurate temperature and humidity readings, which results in suboptimal operation.
Innovation Solution
A dehumidifier with a compensation function that uses detected simultaneous temperature and humidity values to calculate compensated temperature values from a reference table, ensuring accurate humidity control and optimizing operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the temperature detection unit is installed inside the dehumidifier, then the structure is compact and easy to install, but the measured temperature is much higher than the actual external temperature due to internal waste heat
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a temperature compensation unit that acts as an intermediary between the internal temperature detection and the control system. This unit calculates the temperature difference between internal and external environments and compensates for the measurement error, allowing the internal thermometer to provide accurate external temperature readings without requiring external installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical approach of physically placing the temperature sensor in the external environment with a computational approach. The temperature compensation unit uses algorithms to calculate and adjust the temperature reading, substituting the need for complex mechanical sensor placement with a software-based solution.
2Measurement precision
If two thermometers are used to obtain temperature difference and derive correct ambient temperature, then the temperature measurement accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature compensation unit serves as a computational intermediary that processes the single temperature reading and compensates for the internal-external temperature difference using pre-stored compensation data, avoiding the need for multiple physical sensors while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-storing temperature compensation data that represents the temperature difference between internal and external environments under various conditions. This pre-computed data allows real-time compensation without requiring multiple sensors or complex real-time calculations.
3Ease of operation
If the dehumidifier operates based on incorrect temperature and humidity readings, then the operation is simple, but the productivity and energy efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring the temperature and humidity readings, comparing them with compensated values, and adjusting the dehumidification operation accordingly. The control system uses the compensated temperature data to make real-time decisions about compressor operation and fan speed, optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining simple user operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the need for complex mechanical modifications to improve efficiency with a computational solution. The temperature compensation unit and control system use algorithms to optimize dehumidification performance based on compensated sensor readings, maintaining operational simplicity while improving productivity.
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 solution allows for precise temperature and humidity control, enabling the dehumidifier to operate more efficiently and reach target humidity values faster, while avoiding the limitations of internal waste heat interference.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature-detection unit (120) detects plural simultaneous temperature values (T1...Tn) of the indoor space (10)
Implementation Method 2
a humidity-detection unit (130) detects plural simultaneous humidity values (M1...Mn) of the indoor space (10)
Implementation Method 3
an environment-adjusting device (110) adjusts an indoor space (10) according to a target humidity value (SH)
Implementation Method 4
The at least one heat-generating unit (160) comprises the environment-adjusting device (110) and generates a waste heat (165)
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AI summary
Disclosed is a dehumidifier with compensation and controlling method thereof. The dehumidifier with compensation includes an environment-adjusting unit, a temperature-detecting unit, a humidity-detecting unit, a temperature-compensation unit and a control unit. The temperature-compensation unit is used to derive a plurality of compensated temperature values of the indoor space by calculating or checking a temperature reference table. The control unit is used to adjust a power of the environment-adjusting unit according to the plurality of compensated temperature values to achieve the target-moisture value.