Filter Bag Assembly for Liquid Storage Tank Venting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid storage tank systems for well fracturing do not have a mechanism to filter the mist released during pressure bleaching, leading to unfiltered particulate matter being released.
Innovation Solution
A filter system comprising a filter bag assembly with a flange plate and retainer ring, designed to attach to the manway neck of a liquid storage tank, filters particulate matter from the air blown out during the bleaching process, using a combination of bolt slots for secure attachment and a double filter bag configuration for enhanced filtration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single filter bag is attached to a flange and used for tank venting, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different pin configurations and filtration effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly is divided into multiple filter bags (first filter bag and second filter bag) that can be independently configured and attached to different pin positions on the flange, allowing adaptability to various pin configurations while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The flange plate incorporates multiple bolt slots positioned at different locations to accommodate various pin configurations, enabling the same filter assembly structure to work with different tank designs and venting requirements, thus achieving universality without proportionally increasing complexity
2Object-affected harmful factors
If no filter system is installed on the liquid storage tank, then the device complexity is minimized, but harmful particulate matter is released into the environment during tank bleaching
Solution Approach 1:
The filter bags act as intermediary elements between the venting opening and the environment, intercepting and filtering particulate matter from the air stream during tank bleaching operations, thereby preventing harmful emissions while adding only moderate complexity through the inclusion of filter media and basic support structures
Solution Approach 2:
The filter bags are designed as replaceable, disposable components that can be easily removed and replaced when saturated or damaged, providing effective particulate matter filtration without requiring complex maintenance systems or expensive long-term investments in filter replacement infrastructure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively filters particulate matter from the air discharged during tank bleaching, ensuring cleaner air is released and maintaining the integrity of the tank's operation by preventing particulate matter from being released.
Implementation Method 1
A filter bag, configured to filter the particulate matter from the air
Data Source
AI summary
A filter system is configured to filter a particulate matter from air blown from a liquid storage tank having a manway neck. The filter system includes a filter bag, configured to filter the particulate matter from the air. A flange plate is operatively connected to the filter bag and the manway neck. The air blown from the liquid storage tank through the manway neck is filtered by the filter bag.