Emission Trapping System with Liquefaction and Recirculation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current industrial technologies are inadequate in effectively capturing and treating polluting emissions such as dust, gases, and smoke, leading to atmospheric pollution and associated respiratory diseases, and do not efficiently recycle byproducts for further use.

Innovation Solution

A mechanical system comprising a duct with a fan-driven particle capture mechanism, a liquefying tank with concentric ducts and rotating components, and a gas handling system that uses oxygen and water to solidify and separate pollutants, recirculating gases in a closed circuit to prevent atmospheric release.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional pollution treatment systems are used, then emissions are treated to some extent, but the systems are complex with multiple stages and release treated gas into the atmosphere

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatmospheric pollutionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple treatment functions (cooling, condensation, separation, and recirculation) into an integrated closed-loop system. The treatment chamber serves as both the reaction vessel and separation chamber, while the liquid reservoir provides both cooling and condensation functions. This merging of functions reduces system complexity while maintaining effective pollution treatment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system recovers treated gas and recirculates it back to the treatment chamber instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. The liquid in the reservoir is continuously recirculated through the cooling system. This recovery and recirculation approach eliminates atmospheric discharge while maintaining treatment efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

2Object-affected harmful factors

If multiple treatment stages are implemented, then pollution treatment effectiveness is improved, but operating time and process complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepollution treatment effectivenessVSAvoidoperating time
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system operates as a continuous closed-loop process where gas is continuously treated, condensed, separated, and recirculated. The liquid reservoir continuously cools and condenses emissions, and the treated gas is continuously recirculated back to the treatment chamber. This continuous operation eliminates idle time between treatment stages and maintains constant pollution removal efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a closed circuit system is used to recirculate gas, then atmospheric pollution is prevented, but system complexity and operational difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatmospheric pollution preventionVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system is designed to be self-regulating through the closed-loop recirculation mechanism. The treatment chamber automatically processes incoming emissions, the liquid reservoir automatically cools and condenses the gas, and the treated gas automatically recirculates back to the treatment chamber. This self-service operation simplifies control while maintaining effective pollution prevention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 efficiently captures and treats emissions, preventing atmospheric pollution, simplifies operations, reduces process stages, and allows for modular adaptation and rapid response with sensors, effectively recycling materials for reuse.

Implementation Method 1

Said particles are then absorbed and driven by a fan 2a which is rotated by means of a band 11a connected between the pulleys of the fan 2a and a conventional electrical motor 11 installed on the outer surface of the duct 10 the wind flow conveys the particles

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAerodynamic forces: Drag

Implementation Method 2

the longitudinal sum of the diameter of these holes is directly proportional to the initial diameter of the duct wherein said holes are located, thereby providing the initial pressure loss, thereby causing the liquefaction of the material fed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure loss: Pressure Drop

Implementation Method 3

capturing the particles which enter the liquefying mechanism 2, the difference in weight between the liquid and the particles has the effect of decanting, separating the particulates to the bottom of the tank 1

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDecantation: Sedimentation

Implementation Method 4

a cooling system comprising a coil 2d connected to the liquefaction tank 1 followed by a pump 5 for recirculating liquid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCooling: Cooling

Implementation Method 5

there is an outlet duct 1b, which conveys the resulting gases to a compressor 7 which compresses and conveys the gases to a safety valve 7b

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCompression: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS9707505B2System for trapping polluting emissions
Publication Date: 2017.07.18 HERNANDEZ OLVERA CIRO A
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AI summary

The invention relates to a system for trapping atmospheric emissions, made up of a liquefaction tank which contains a liquid that traps the dust, smokes or gas, which are injected into the same through a main duct, to which the source of the emission to be trapped is connected, said duct including a first fan which operates by absorbing and propelling the dust, smoke and gas, guiding same into the liquefaction tank, said duct being sealed at the end of thereof, the side walls of the duct comprising at least ten outlet openings, the invention also comprising a system with at least two walls with the same effect and perforations, this causing the liquefaction of the trapped material, likewise, the invention comprises a cooling system, which guides the liquid from the tank into a serpent coil and from there to a pump which generates the recirculation of the liquid; at the top of the tank, the invention comprises an outlet duct via which the gases produced by liquefaction are guided into a compressor, which has the function of compressing the gases and injecting same into a first gas-storage tank.