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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air conditioners consume excessive water and energy, leading to high operational costs and environmental impact, as they require multiple devices to control temperature, humidity, and air purification, and existing evaporative systems are inefficient in water usage and distribution.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioner design incorporating an evaporative condenser with a condenser water injection module and control valves that adjust water supply based on operating conditions, combined with an evaporative cooler and dehumidification rotor, to optimize water usage and reduce energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If water is sprayed through the evaporator injector along with the cooling output to cool the condenser, then the condenser cooling efficiency is improved, but the water consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of water application method from continuous spraying to intermittent misting. The misting mode transforms liquid water into fine droplets that evaporate quickly, reducing the total water quantity needed while maintaining effective heat transfer from the condenser.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the phase transition of water from liquid to vapor through evaporation. By spraying water as a mist that quickly evaporates, the system absorbs heat from the condenser through the latent heat of vaporization, achieving cooling效果 with minimal water consumption compared to continuous spraying.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are configured to control temperature, humidity, and air purification, then the functional performance is improved, but the space requirement and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single air conditioner system. The evaporative condenser serves both as a refrigerant condensation device and an evaporative cooler, while the system can operate in different modes (cooling, dehumidifying, air purification) using the same core components, eliminating the need for separate dedicated devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the condenser and evaporative cooler into a single integrated component - the evaporative condenser. This combination allows the system to achieve both refrigerant condensation and air cooling functions simultaneously, reducing the number of separate devices needed and lowering overall power consumption.
3Temperature
If water is atomized or sprayed into small particles for evaporative cooling, then the cooling efficiency is improved, but the spray nozzle requires high flow rate to atomize properly and spray evenly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the water delivery parameter from high continuous flow rate to low intermittent flow rate with misting. The misting technique creates fine droplets that require less total water volume while achieving effective atomization and even distribution through the evaporative condenser structure.
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 minimizes water consumption by adjusting water supply according to operating conditions, reducing energy usage and environmental impact while maintaining efficient temperature and humidity control.
Implementation Method 1
water is atomized or sprayed into small particles to utilize evaporation heat that water evaporates and absorbs as it meets air
Implementation Method 2
an evaporative condenser including a cooling flow path through which a refrigerant passes and a condenser water injection module providing water to the cooling flow path
Implementation Method 3
water is atomized or sprayed into small particles to utilize evaporation heat that water evaporates and absorbs as it meets air
Implementation Method 4
an evaporative cooler connected to an inlet flow path through which outside air flows into the dry channel
Implementation Method 5
a dehumidification rotor for dehumidifying the incoming air
Data Source
AI summary
Accordingly, the present disclosure provides an air conditioner including an evaporator, an expansion valve, a compressor, and an evaporative condenser through which refrigerant circulates, comprising: an outdoor unit in which the evaporative condenser is disposed; an indoor unit in which the evaporator is disposed; and a control unit connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit; wherein the evaporative condenser includes a cooing flow path through which a refrigerant passe and a condenser injection water module providing water to the cooling flow path, the outdoor unit includes first control valve for controlling water supplied to the condenser injection water module, and the control unit is connected to the first control valve and the evaporative condenser, and changes the amount of water supplied through the first control valve according to operating conditions.