Multi-Stage Diffractive Deodorizer with Ultrasonic Liquid Dispersion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing deodorizers face challenges in enhancing cleaning efficiency, scaling issues on diffractive plates, and high power consumption due to the need for constant high pressure to maintain gas flow, leading to reduced efficiency and larger apparatus sizes.

Innovation Solution

A multi-stage multifilter type diffractive deodorizer with a primary and secondary deodorization system using impingement jet and spray nozzle principles, separate tanks for cleaning liquids, and a multifilter layer with easily removable filters to enhance deodorizing efficiency and reduce power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If cleaning liquid is sprayed through nozzles to contact stinking gas, then deodorization is performed, but cleaning efficiency is difficult to enhance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeodorization efficiencyVSAvoidspray nozzle system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical spray nozzle system with an ultrasonic vibration-based liquid dispersion system. The ultrasonic oscillator generates high-frequency vibrations that cause the cleaning liquid to disperse into fine particles without requiring mechanical spray nozzles, thereby simplifying the device structure while enhancing deodorization efficiency through increased contact surface area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs periodic ultrasonic vibrations to continuously generate and disperse cleaning liquid particles. This periodic action creates a dynamic mist that continuously contacts the gas stream, improving deodorization efficiency compared to static spray systems while maintaining simple device architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If contact time is extended to increase contact area of cleaning liquid and gas, then deodorization efficiency improves, but apparatus volume becomes large

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeodorization efficiencyVSAvoidapparatus volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state and size parameters of the cleaning liquid by using ultrasonic vibration to convert it from liquid droplets to fine mist particles. This parameter change increases the specific surface area of the liquid-gas contact interface, allowing for efficient deodorization within a compact apparatus volume without requiring extended contact time or large chamber sizes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If a plurality of deodorizers are installed in parallel to handle small volume gas, then deodorization capacity is sufficient, but large area is occupied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeodorization capacityVSAvoidfloor area occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a multi-functional integrated apparatus that combines the diffractive plate, ultrasonic oscillator, and cleaning liquid reservoir into a single compact unit. This universal design provides complete deodorization functionality in one small device, eliminating the need for multiple parallel installations and reducing the occupied floor area while maintaining sufficient deodorization capacity for various gas volumes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If blower runs with high pressure to maintain gas flow through iron balls, then gas passage is ensured, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegas flow stabilityVSAvoidblower power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs iron balls that automatically adjust to the gas flow conditions. The iron balls self-regulate the gas passage by floating or settling based on the flow pressure, eliminating the need for constant high-pressure operation. This self-service mechanism ensures reliable gas flow while allowing the blower to operate at lower power consumption levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic adjustment of the gas flow resistance through movable iron balls that respond to changing flow conditions. This dynamic system allows the apparatus to adapt to varying gas volumes and pressures, maintaining reliable gas passage while optimizing power consumption by avoiding constant high-pressure operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 increases deodorizing efficiency by forming a vortex of cleaning liquid and gas, allowing for a compact apparatus design with reduced power consumption and convenient maintenance, while maintaining high deodorizing performance.

Implementation Method 1

using ultrasonic waves

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

diffractive plate in the scrubber and further using ultrasonic waves

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffraction: Diffraction

Implementation Method 3

absorbing the harmful components into the liquid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 4

forming a vortex of cleaning liquid and gas

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVortex flow: Vortex Ring

Data Source

PatentUS10201777B2Scrubber with multi-filtering system
Publication Date: 2019.02.12 KUMHO ENV
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AI summary

A deodorizer system for cleaning polluted gas is provided. The system includes a first deodorizer sub-system including a first tank containing cleaning first fluid therein, a first diffractive plate disposed above the first tank, a first eliminator installed above the first diffractive plate, and a second deodorizer sub-system disposed above the first deodorizer sub-system, wherein the second deodorizer sub-system includes a distribution plate, a second tank containing second fluid, a second diffractive plate installed above the distribute plate, a multi-filter installed above the second diffractive plate; and a second eliminator installed above the multi-filter.