Flow Development Chamber Cogeneration Spiral Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a system that utilizes the motion generated in a strong organized flow of fluid in a helical pattern to enable low energy input while also allowing for cogeneration capabilities to generate electricity for storage or system operation.
Innovation Solution
A flow development chamber with an exterior housing, an interior body, diverters to develop a spiral flow, and a generator device to harness the motion of the fluid flow, creating an unobstructed annular space for fluid circulation and electrical power generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a conventional fluid processing system is used, then fluid processing can be achieved, but high energy input is required and no electricity generation capability is provided
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the kinetic energy of the fluid flow itself to generate electricity through the turbine, rather than requiring external energy input for power generation. The fluid's own motion drives the turbine-generator assembly, enabling the system to produce electricity from the flow it processes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines fluid processing and electricity generation into a single integrated system. The flow development chamber, turbine, and generator are merged into one unit that simultaneously processes fluid and generates electrical power, eliminating the need for separate systems
2Stability of the object's composition
If a spiral flow pattern is created in the fluid, then organized motion for energy harnessing is achieved, but additional structural components (diverters) are required
Solution Approach 1:
The flow development chamber uses curved or spiral-shaped diverters to create the organized spiral flow pattern. The curved geometry of these components naturally guides the fluid into a rotating motion, achieving stable organized flow through geometric design rather than complex mechanical control systems
3Productivity
If an unobstructed annular space is provided for fluid circulation, then flow efficiency is improved, but the housing and inner body structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into an outer housing and an inner body, creating a defined annular space between them. This segmentation allows the fluid to flow through a clear, unobstructed path while maintaining structural integrity and enabling the incorporation of the turbine-generator assembly within the annular region
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 effectively generates electrical power using the organized spiral flow, reducing the energy input required for fluid processing devices and enabling cogeneration capabilities for efficient energy utilization.
Implementation Method 1
a generator device such as an electrical motor or a micro-generator device capable of generating electrical power using the motion of the spiral flow
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid handling and cogeneration system has an inlet conduit receiving a fluid, a housing having a inlet end, a outlet end and an interior surface. The housing encloses an inner body which together with the housing is arranged to form an annular space between the interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the inner body. The system also includes at least one diverter configured such that the fluid is directed to circulate around the inner body and traverse the annular space from the diverter toward the outlet end of the housing in an organized fashion. A generator is provided within the housing to harness the fluid traversing the annular space to generate electrical power.