Fluid Chamber Thermal Management for Mobile Carbon Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current carbon capture technologies face challenges in efficiently capturing carbon dioxide from vehicle exhausts due to system complexity, vibration-induced degradation of capture media, and thermal management inefficiencies, particularly in mobile applications like Class 8 tractors.
Innovation Solution
A fluid chamber system with a solid microporous capture medium, internal support structure, and thermal management components that facilitate swing adsorption processes, reducing system complexity, protecting the capture medium from vibrations, and optimizing thermal management for efficient carbon dioxide capture and regeneration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional carbon capture systems are used, then carbon dioxide capture can be achieved, but system complexity increases and vibration-induced degradation of capture media occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the capture media into multiple compartments separated by vibration-dampening baffles. This segmentation isolates vibration effects to specific zones while protecting the overall capture media structure, reducing degradation without requiring a complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
Vibration-dampening materials are introduced as intermediary elements between the capture media and the vibration sources. These dampening materials absorb and dissipate vibration energy, protecting the capture media from direct vibration exposure and extending its operational life.
2Use of energy by moving object
If thermal management components are added, then thermal management efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal management components are merged with the existing chamber structure and capture media system. Heating elements are integrated into the chamber walls and thermal exchange surfaces are combined with the baffle structures, allowing thermal management functions to be achieved without adding separate, independent systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The baffles serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, dampen vibrations, and facilitate thermal exchange. The chamber structure simultaneously provides containment, structural integrity, and thermal management surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated components.
3Ease of operation
If capture media is exposed to vibrations, then system operation is simplified, but capture media degradation increases
Solution Approach 1:
Vibration-dampening materials are positioned in advance within the chamber structure, specifically at locations where vibrations are most likely to occur and where capture media is present. This preemptive cushioning protects the capture media from vibration damage before degradation can occur, maintaining media integrity throughout operation.
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 captures and regenerates carbon dioxide from vehicle exhausts with reduced system complexity, improved durability of capture media, and enhanced energy efficiency, enabling continuous mobile carbon capture during vehicle operations.
Implementation Method 1
A fluid chamber system with a solid microporous capture medium, internal support structure, and thermal management components that facilitate swing adsorption processes
Implementation Method 2
thermal management components that facilitate swing adsorption processes, reducing system complexity, protecting the capture medium from vibrations, and optimizing thermal management for efficient carbon dioxide capture and regeneration
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AI summary
The fluid chamber system can include: a chamber housing, a capture medium, an internal support structure, and/or any other suitable components. The system can optionally include a thermal management system. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system preferably functions to direct an input fluid (e.g., vehicle exhaust) through the capture medium and/or harvest one or more target species (e.g., carbon dioxide) from the input fluid (e.g., vehicle exhaust).