Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Pickling Solution Silicon Deposits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pickling apparatuses have a short mean time between failures due to the buildup of hazardous deposits from silicon compounds, particularly when processing silicon steel, leading to high maintenance costs and environmental hazards.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize an electromagnetic field to dissolve and inhibit the formation of silicon compound precipitates within pickling and regeneration equipment, extending the apparatus' lifetime and reducing maintenance costs by using a static or oscillating magnetic field to interact with the pickling solution, thereby preventing the deposition of silicon compounds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If pickling solution is used to remove impurities from metal surfaces, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but deposits of silicon compounds form in the pickling apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies an electromagnetic field to convert the harmful silicon compound deposits into beneficial dissolved states. The electromagnetic field energy breaks down the deposited silicon compounds, transforming them from harmful obstructions into dissolved substances that can be removed with the flowing pickling solution, thereby converting a negative effect into a positive cleaning mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of silicon compounds from solid deposits to dissolved state by applying electromagnetic field energy. This parameter change in the material state allows the silicon compounds to transition from an insoluble harmful deposit to a soluble form that can be easily removed from the pickling apparatus
2Productivity
If pickling apparatus operates continuously, then productivity is improved, but deposits accumulate and cause failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies electromagnetic field treatment as a preliminary action to prevent silicon compound deposits from forming in the first place. By continuously treating the pickling solution with electromagnetic fields, the system proactively prevents deposit accumulation that would otherwise lead to apparatus failures and interrupt continuous operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent maintains continuous electromagnetic field treatment of the pickling solution throughout the pickling process. This continuous action ensures that silicon compounds are constantly prevented from depositing, allowing the pickling apparatus to operate continuously without interruptions for maintenance or cleaning
3Ease of operation
If deposits are removed mechanically, then cleaning is achieved, but maintenance costs and downtime increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical deposit removal methods with electromagnetic field treatment. Instead of using mechanical means such as scraping, brushing, or high-pressure washing to remove deposits, the system uses electromagnetic fields to prevent and dissolve deposits chemically/physically, eliminating the need for mechanical intervention and associated downtime
Solution Approach 2:
The pickling solution treats itself by dissolving silicon compound deposits through electromagnetic field energy. The system is self-cleaning in the sense that the deposits are automatically dissolved and removed by the treated pickling solution flow, without requiring external mechanical cleaning operations or maintenance intervention
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 electromagnetic field effectively dissolves and inhibits the formation of silicon compound precipitates, increasing the operational lifespan of pickling equipment, reducing maintenance expenses, and enhancing the efficiency of high-strength steel production, particularly for the automotive industry.
Implementation Method 1
the pickling solution provided to the cavity is treated by the electromagnetic field such that deposits formed by the silicon compounds are dissolved
Implementation Method 2
a formation of said precipitates is restrained
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AI summary
The present invention relates to method of treating a pickling solution for a pickling process, wherein the pickling solution comprises silicon compounds dispersed in the pickling solution, wherein, in a first step, the pickling solution is provided to a cavity of a container means, wherein in a second step, an electro-magnetic field is created within the container means, wherein the electro-magnetic field substantially extends within the cavity, wherein, in a third step, the pickling solution provided to the cavity is treated by the electromagnetic field such that precipitates formed by the silicon compounds are dissolved and/or a formation of said precipitates is restrained.