Electrode boiler system

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing boiler systems using electricity face challenges in achieving both electrical stability and thermal efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An electrode boiler system with a body portion, electrode portion, flow path portions, and control portion, utilizing electrolyzed water heated by electrodes, and incorporating insulating materials like Teflon resin to enhance stability and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If electricity is used as the heat source in boilers, then environmental problems such as soot are reduced, but electrical stability and thermal efficiency are difficult to secure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoot and environmental problemsVSAvoidelectrical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The boiler system is divided into multiple independent heating zones with separate electrode assemblies, allowing each zone to operate independently. This segmentation enables better control over electrical load distribution and improves overall electrical stability while maintaining continuous heating operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts electrical parameters including voltage, current, and frequency based on real-time operating conditions. By changing these parameters adaptively, the system optimizes thermal efficiency while maintaining electrical stability under varying load conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-affected harmful factors

If electricity is used as the heat source in boilers, then environmental problems such as soot are reduced, but thermal efficiency is difficult to secure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoot and environmental problemsVSAvoidthermal efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The electrode heating system operates continuously without interruption, maintaining constant heat generation. The water circulation system ensures continuous heat transfer from the heating zones, eliminating thermal losses associated with intermittent operation and improving overall thermal efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system utilizes phase transition of water (liquid to vapor) as a heat transfer mechanism. By controlling localized boiling and vapor formation around electrodes, the system achieves efficient heat transfer and maximizes thermal energy utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

3Loss of energy

If multiple electrodes are disposed in the body portion to improve heating efficiency, then thermal efficiency increases, but electrical stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal efficiencyVSAvoidelectrical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple electrodes are divided into separate heating zones with independent control circuits. Each electrode or group of electrodes can be controlled independently, allowing the system to manage electrical load distribution and maintain stability while providing comprehensive heating coverage for high thermal efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control system implements periodic switching and pulsing of multiple electrodes rather than continuous operation of all electrodes simultaneously. This periodic action reduces peak electrical demand and improves electrical stability while maintaining effective heating through coordinated activation of different electrode groups.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 system improves user convenience by enhancing electrical stability and thermal efficiency, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Implementation Method 1

a body portion (110) formed to receive the electrolyzed water (IL); an electrode portion (120) having a plurality of electrodes (121, 122, 123) disposed in the body portion (110), wherein at least a portion of the plurality of electrodes (121, 122, 123) contacts the electrolyzed water (IL) within the body portion (110); a first flow path portion (101) through which the electrolyzed water (IL) inside the body portion (110) flows out and moves after heated by a current applied to the electrode portion (120)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Data Source

PatentEP3783274B1Electrode boiler system
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 KIM NO EUL
  • EP3783274B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP3783274B1 patent drawingFigure 2
  • EP3783274B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

One embodiment of present disclosure discloses an electrode boiler system including a body portion formed to receive the electrolyzed water therein, an electrode portion having a plurality of electrodes disposed in the body portion, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of electrodes contacts the electrolyzed water within the body portion, a first flow path portion through which the electrolyzed water in the body portion flows out and moves after heated by a current applied to the electrode portion, a second flow path portion through which the electrolyzed water flows into the body portion and which is formed to be spaced apart from the first flow path portion, and a control portion to control the current applied to the electrode portion.