Insulated Flow Pipe Structure for Condensation Drainage
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Solution Overview
Problem
In flow pipes, water droplets generated due to dew condensation between the pipe body and the heat insulator can lead to contamination and deterioration, as they often remain between the two components.
Innovation Solution
A flow path structure is integrated into the heat insulator's outer or inner peripheral surface, guiding water droplets to an opening portion for discharge outside, thereby preventing them from staying between the pipe body and the heat insulator, and enhancing heat insulation performance using materials like aerogel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a heat insulator is arranged on the outer periphery of the pipe body, then heat insulation performance is improved, but water droplets generated by dew condensation remain between the pipe body and heat insulator causing contamination and deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful water droplets are extracted from the space between the pipe body and heat insulator by providing a discharge path through the heat insulator. The heat insulator includes through-holes or grooves that allow water droplets to be removed from the enclosed space, preventing contamination and deterioration of the pipe body.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat insulator acts as an intermediary structure that both insulates heat and provides a controlled path for water droplet discharge. By incorporating through-holes or grooves in the heat insulator, it mediates between the need for thermal insulation and the need to prevent water accumulation, allowing water to pass through without compromising the insulating function.
2Strength
If the heat insulator is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the pipe body, then the heat insulator can be protected by the pipe body, but the same water droplet accumulation problem occurs
Solution Approach 1:
Water droplets are extracted from the space between the pipe body and heat insulator through through-holes or grooves provided in the heat insulator. This allows water droplets to be removed from the protected internal space, preventing accumulation and related harmful effects while maintaining the protective arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat insulator serves as an intermediary structure that provides both protection (when arranged internally) and water drainage functionality. The through-holes or grooves in the heat insulator create a controlled pathway that allows water to pass through the insulating layer without compromising either the protection function or the drainage function.
3Temperature
If conventional heat insulation is used without water discharge paths, then heat insulation is provided, but water droplets remain and cause contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The heat insulator is segmented by providing through-holes or grooves that divide the continuous insulating material into sections. This segmentation creates multiple discharge paths for water droplets, allowing water to be removed from different locations while maintaining thermal insulation through the remaining insulating material.
Solution Approach 2:
Water droplets are extracted from the system by providing discharge paths through the heat insulator. The through-holes or grooves enable water to be removed from the space between the pipe body and heat insulator, preventing accumulation and improving reliability while maintaining heat insulation performance.
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 solution effectively prevents contamination and deterioration by ensuring water droplets are discharged, maintaining the integrity of the flow pipe and improving heat insulation, which reduces thermal deformation and allows for a more compact design of grinding machines.
Implementation Method 1
the outer peripheral surface has a flow path structure configured to form a flow path that guides a water droplet generated between the heat insulator and the pipe body to the opening portion
Implementation Method 2
a flow path that guides a water droplet generated between the heat insulator and the pipe body to the opening portion
Implementation Method 3
the heat insulator may include an aerogel
Implementation Method 4
the heat insulator may include an aerogel
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a flow pipe including: a pipe body including a side wall having an opening portion; and a heat insulator arranged at an inner peripheral side of the pipe body and having a flow path through which a fluid flows. The heat insulator has an outer peripheral surface facing with the side wall, and the outer peripheral surface has a flow path structure configured to form a flow path that guides a water droplet generated between the heat insulator and the pipe body to the opening portion.