Desiccant fitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing desiccant systems for humidity control and temperature regulation are inefficient due to excessive energy consumption and equipment costs, particularly in regeneration processes.
Innovation Solution
A desiccant fitting incorporating a triangular prism and a solar heat receiving unit, which forms multiple optical paths for sunlight, efficiently heats the desiccant element to enhance moisture release and regeneration, improving indoor air conditioning effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If sunlight is directly transmitted through glass to heat the desiccant element, then the structure is simple, but the regeneration efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent heat receiving member is introduced as an intermediary between the glass and the desiccant element. This mediator captures sunlight through its heat receiving portion and transfers the thermal energy to the desiccant element, significantly improving regeneration efficiency while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The heat receiving member changes the thermal parameters by concentrating solar heat energy onto the desiccant element. By adjusting the optical and thermal properties of the heat receiving member, the system achieves efficient heat transfer from sunlight to the desiccant material
2Productivity
If a transparent heat receiving member with multiple optical paths is added, then the regeneration efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat receiving member utilizes three-dimensional optical paths within its structure, creating multiple reflection and transmission paths for sunlight. This dimensional approach allows efficient heat generation without requiring complex external optical systems
Solution Approach 2:
The heat receiving member integrates multiple functions: it serves as both an optical element for capturing sunlight and a thermal element for heating the desiccant. This merging of optical and thermal functions reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting complexity increase
3Reliability
If conventional desiccant systems are used for moisture absorption and regeneration, then moisture control is achieved, but energy consumption and equipment cost are excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The desiccant element performs self-regeneration by absorbing solar energy directly through the transparent heat receiving member. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external heating equipment and energy consumption, while maintaining reliable moisture control through natural solar-powered regeneration cycles
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 significantly improves indoor humidity control and temperature regulation by efficiently utilizing solar heat for desiccant regeneration, reducing energy consumption and equipment costs.
Implementation Method 1
The triangular prism is transparent, is disposed between the first and second plates, is configured of a first side along the first plate and second and third sides which have an angle with respect to the first side in a sectional view, and forms three types of optical paths with respect to sunlight incident through the first plate
Implementation Method 2
sunlight that is totally reflected on the third side and reaches the second side, and sunlight that reaches the second side after being totally reflected on the third side and the first side in order
Implementation Method 3
The solar heat receiving unit is installed on the second side that is a side on a lower side out of the second and third sides of the triangular prism, and is received solar heat and releases absorbed moisture by heating the desiccant element using the received heat
Implementation Method 4
is received solar heat and releases absorbed moisture by heating the desiccant element using the received heat
Implementation Method 5
The desiccant element has a hygroscopicity and is disposed between the first and second plates
Implementation Method 6
releases absorbed moisture by heating the desiccant element using the received heat
Implementation Method 7
heating the desiccant element using the received heat
Data Source
AI summary
A desiccant window includes: a transparent triangular prism that is disposed between first and second plates, is configured of a first side along the first glass and second and third sides which have an angle with respect to the first side in a sectional view, and forms (three) types of optical paths; and a desiccant heat receiving unit that has hygroscopicity and is disposed between the first and second plates, is installed on the second side of the triangular prism), and is received solar heat and releases absorbed moisture by heating using the received heat received.