Filtrate Collector Pipe Integration for Compact Filtration Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filtration systems require a large amount of space due to the need to position the discharge line away from the filter cartridge to prevent damage during fluid flow, especially during cleaning, which increases the system's footprint and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A line arrangement where the filtrate collecting line is integrated at the level of the filtrate area, with outlet openings only at a gap area connected by a tapering connecting element, shielding the filter from flow forces and allowing for a compact design by positioning the filtrate collecting line transversely to the feed line, thereby reducing space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the discharge line is positioned away from the filter cartridge to prevent damage during fluid flow and cleaning, then the filter is protected from flow-induced stress, but the system requires a relatively large amount of space
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge line is repositioned from a lateral arrangement to a longitudinal arrangement within the feed line itself. The outlet openings are positioned in the filtrate region of the feed line, allowing the discharge line to integrate with the feed line structure rather than requiring separate lateral space. This dimensional reconfiguration protects the filter while minimizing system footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The discharge line is nested within the feed line structure by positioning outlet openings in the filtrate region of the feed line. The connecting element integrates the discharge line to the feed line, creating a compact nested arrangement where the discharge functionality is embedded within the feed line rather than requiring external lateral positioning.
2Reliability
If the filtrate collecting line is positioned away from the filter during cleaning operations, then the filter is protected from cleaning flow stress, but the system complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge line is merged with the feed line by positioning outlet openings in the filtrate region of the feed line. This integration eliminates the need for separate lateral discharge lines and reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the protective function during cleaning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting element acts as an intermediary that integrates the discharge line to the feed line at the filtrate region. This intermediary component enables the discharge functionality while simplifying the overall line arrangement and reducing system complexity.
3Reliability
If the outlet openings are positioned in the feed line away from the filter, then the filter is protected from flow suction damage, but the filtrate cannot be removed immediately after filtering
Solution Approach 1:
The outlet openings are positioned in the filtrate region of the feed line, utilizing the longitudinal dimension of the feed line rather than requiring lateral displacement. This positioning enables immediate filtrate removal while protecting the filter from flow suction damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The outlet openings are positioned in the filtrate region before the filtrate collects, enabling immediate removal of filtrate as it is produced. This preliminary positioning prevents filtrate accumulation and maintains continuous filtration efficiency.
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
This configuration protects the filter from flow-induced stress during cleaning while minimizing space usage, enabling a more compact and efficient filtration system with increased throughput by allowing the filtrate to be removed immediately after filtering.
Implementation Method 1
at least one feed line (12) which has a filter (20) through which the fluid conveyed in the feed line (12) is filtered
Implementation Method 2
the filtrate from the filtrate region flows into the filtrate collection line via the connecting element (60), and wherein the connecting element (60) has a gap region (46) and the outlet openings (42) are provided exclusively at the gap region (46)
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a pipework arrangement (10) for a filtration system for filtering liquids, comprising: at least one feed pipe, which has a filter (20), through which the fluid transported in the feed pipe is filtered and which splits the feed pipe into a raw fluid line (12) and a filtrate region (40), wherein the feed pipe has an outlet portion in the filtrate region (40), which outlet portion is formed by one or more outlet openings (42) in a wall of the filtrate region (40); a filtrate collector pipe (80), which receives and drains away the filtrate from the filtrate region (40) of the feed pipe, wherein the filtrate collector pipe (80) is arranged at the level of the filtrate region (40) in the feed pipe; and a connecting element (60), which connects the filtrate collector pipe (80) to the outlet portion of the feed pipe, wherein the filtrate passes from the filtrate region (40) through the connecting element (60) into the filtrate collector pipe (80), and wherein the connecting element (60) has a gap region (46) and the outlet openings (42) are provided exclusively in the gap region (46).