Extinguishing Agent Production via Multi-Step Dissolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional extinguishing agent production methods do not provide a comprehensive and efficient process for forming an effective extinguishing agent with specific gravity and pH range requirements.
Innovation Solution
A process involving the dissolution of diammonium hydrogen phosphate, urea, ammonium carbonate, ammonium sulfate, and potassium carbonate in water, followed by mixing with a surfactant and additional water to achieve a second reaction, forming an extinguishing agent with a specific gravity of 1.0 to 1.2 and pH value of 6.5 to 9.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional dissolution process is used with limited temperature range (30-40°C), then energy consumption is reduced, but manufacturing precision of specific gravity and pH control deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent expands the temperature parameter range from conventional 30-40°C to 30-90°C, allowing precise control of specific gravity (1.0-1.2) and pH (6.5-9) through temperature-adjusted dissolution rates. This parameter change enables better manufacturing precision while managing energy consumption through optimized processing windows
2Productivity
If conventional composition ratios are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but productivity and effectiveness of extinguishing agent deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent defines specific composition ranges (diammonium hydrogen phosphate 5-90g, urea 0.1-60g, ammonium carbonate 1-90g, ammonium sulfate 5-90g, potassium carbonate 20-250g in 400-550ml water) that optimize extinguishing effectiveness. These parameter specifications balance productivity improvement with manageable process complexity through clear quantitative guidelines
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite extinguishing agent formulation combining multiple chemical compounds (phosphates, carbonates, sulfates, urea, and surfactants) in specific ratios. This composite approach enhances extinguishing effectiveness while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through a unified process framework
3Manufacturing precision
If single-step dissolution process is used, then process complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision of product properties deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the dissolution process into two sequential steps: Step 1 dissolves inorganic salts (diammonium hydrogen phosphate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium sulfate, potassium carbonate) in water, and Step 2 adds organic components (urea and surfactant). This segmentation enables precise control of specific gravity and pH in each stage, achieving consistent product properties while keeping the overall process manageable
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The process effectively produces an extinguishing agent with desired properties, enhancing its performance and applicability.
Implementation Method 1
dissolving 5 g to 90 g of diammonium hydrogen phosphate, 0.1 g to 60 g of urea, 1 g to 90 g of ammonium carbonate, 5 g to 90 of ammonium sulfate, and 20 g to 250 g of potassium carbonate in 400 ml to 550 ml of water at a temperature of 30° C. to 90° C. to form a first solution
Implementation Method 2
mixing the first solution with 5 g to 500 g of surfactant to undergo a first reaction for forming a second solution
Implementation Method 3
mixing the second solution with 1000 ml of water to undergo a second reaction for forming an extinguishing agent
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AI summary
A process of producing an extinguishing agent includes dissolving 5 g to 90 g of diammonium hydrogen phosphate, 0.1 g to 60 g of urea, 1 g to 90 g of ammonium carbonate, 5 g to 90 of ammonium sulfate, and 20 g to 250 g of potassium carbonate in 400 ml to 550 ml of water at a temperature of 30° C. to 90° C. to form a first solution; mixing the first solution with 5 g to 500 g of surfactant to undergo a first reaction for forming a second solution; and mixing the second solution with 1000 ml of water to undergo a second reaction for forming an extinguishing agent.