Detachable Outer-Wall Cooling for Glass Melting Vessels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass product manufacturing processes face challenges in maintaining high energy efficiency while reducing defect rates, particularly in the cooling and heating zones of the melting vessel.
Innovation Solution
A glass product manufacturing apparatus and method that includes a detachable cooling module installed on the outer wall of the melting vessel, using a support grating and frame to maintain stability during operation, allowing for efficient heat transfer through radiation and minimizing disturbances to the glass melting process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a cooling module is installed on the melting vessel to improve energy efficiency, then energy efficiency is improved, but the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling module is designed as a separate, detachable unit that can be independently installed on the melting vessel. This segmentation allows the cooling function to be added without redesigning the entire vessel structure, thereby improving energy efficiency while limiting the increase in overall device complexity to only the cooling module itself.
Solution Approach 2:
A support grating is introduced as an intermediary component between the melting vessel and the cooling module. The support grating provides a mounting surface for the cooling module while maintaining the structural integrity of the vessel, simplifying the installation process and reducing the complexity of direct integration.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a cooling module is installed on the melting vessel to improve energy efficiency, then energy efficiency is improved, but the reliability of the melting process may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling module is positioned to cool only the outer wall of the melting vessel rather than the entire structure. This localized cooling approach maintains the thermal integrity of the glass melting process while achieving energy efficiency improvements through targeted heat management on the vessel exterior.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the cooling function into an independent module that attaches to the vessel exterior, the cooling operation does not interfere with the internal melting process. This segmentation ensures that the reliability of the melting process is maintained while still achieving energy efficiency improvements.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a support frame is added to secure the cooling module, then the stability of the cooling module is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support grating serves as an intermediary structure that provides a stable mounting surface for the cooling module. By using the support grating as the attachment point rather than directly securing the module to the vessel, the stability of the cooling module is improved while avoiding the need for complex custom support structures.
4Productivity
If the cooling module is detachable and can be installed during operation, then the productivity of the manufacturing process is improved, but the ease of operation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling module is designed with detachable connections that allow it to be installed or removed during the glass manufacturing process. This dynamic configuration enables the system to adapt to different operational needs, improving productivity by allowing continuous operation while adding or removing cooling capacity as required.
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 apparatus and method achieve high energy efficiency and reduce defect rates by selectively cooling the melting vessel's outer wall without disrupting the glass melting process, ensuring stable operation and efficient heat management.
Implementation Method 1
The cooling module may cool the outer wall of the melting vessel by a radiation through the support grating.
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AI summary
A glass product manufacturing apparatus and a method of manufacturing glass products are disclosed. The glass product manufacturing apparatus includes a melting vessel, a support grating configured to support an outer wall of the melting vessel, a cooling module configured to cool the outer wall of the melting vessel, on the support grating, and a support frame detachably fastened to the support grating to limit a movement of the support grating. By using the glass product manufacturing apparatus and the method of manufacturing glass products, high energy efficiency is maintained even when operating, and a defect rate is reduced.