Electrode boiler system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Boiler systems using electricity face challenges in achieving both electrical stability and thermal efficiency, limiting their effectiveness compared to fossil fuel-based systems.
Innovation Solution
An electrode boiler system is designed with a body portion for electrolyzed water, multiple electrodes, flow path portions for water circulation, and a control system to manage current application, incorporating insulating materials like Teflon resin to enhance electrical stability and thermal efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering 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
Solution Approach 1:
The boiler is divided into multiple electrode sections (first electrode, second electrode, third electrode) with separate flow paths for electrolyzed water. This segmentation allows independent control of heating zones and improves overall electrical stability by distributing the electrical load across multiple sections rather than relying on a single electrode system.
Solution Approach 2:
Electrolyzed water serves as an intermediary medium between the electrical energy source and the heating process. The electrolyzed water enhances electrical conductivity and stabilizes the electrical field between electrodes, while also acting as the heat transfer medium. This intermediary improves both electrical stability and thermal efficiency simultaneously.
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
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous circulation of electrolyzed water through the flow paths, ensuring that the heat-generating medium is constantly renewed and optimized. The electrolyzed water continuously passes through the electrode sections, maintaining consistent electrical conductivity and heat transfer efficiency throughout operation, preventing energy loss from stagnant or degraded water.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical parameters (current, voltage) are dynamically adjusted based on the state of the electrolyzed water and heating requirements. By optimizing electrical parameters and maintaining proper electrolyzed water flow rates, the system maximizes thermal efficiency while preserving the environmental benefits of electric heating.
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 due to potential current leakage
Solution Approach 1:
Electrolyzed water acts as a controlled intermediary between the multiple electrodes, providing stable electrical conductivity and preventing direct contact between electrodes. The electrolyzed water layer isolates electrodes electrically while maintaining ionic conduction, preventing current leakage and short circuits even when electrodes are in close proximity, thus enabling high thermal efficiency with maintained electrical stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the boiler have different electrode configurations and electrolyzed water flow characteristics optimized for their specific functions. The first, second, and third electrodes are positioned and controlled with different parameters to create localized heating zones, improving overall thermal efficiency while each local region maintains electrical stability through proper design.
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 electrode boiler system improves user convenience by stabilizing electrical performance and increasing thermal efficiency, ensuring safe and efficient operation by reducing current leakage and optimizing heat transfer.
Implementation Method 1
a body portion (110) formed to receive the electrolyzed water (IL) therein; 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)
Implementation Method 2
a heat exchange portion (280) disposed between the first flow path portion (201) and the second flow path portion (202)
Data Source
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.