Fluid Introduction Pipeline With Baffle Element For Liquid Sump Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for introducing a fluid medium into a container struggle to prevent the separation of already separated liquid from being torn out of the liquid sump, particularly in gas distributor arrangements.
Innovation Solution
The device incorporates plate-shaped guide elements that extend perpendicular to the cylinder axis, dividing the baffle element into segments to deflect the gaseous phase and protect the liquid sump, along with droplet separators and channels to enhance separation and flow control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the opening on the jacket is used to introduce the fluid medium directly into the container, then the gaseous phase can be distributed over the free cross section, but the liquid sump is exposed to the medium which causes tearing out of already separated liquid
Solution Approach 1:
A baffle element is introduced as an intermediary component between the opening and the liquid sump. The baffle element deflects the incoming gaseous phase upward, preventing direct contact with the liquid sump and thus avoiding tearing out of already separated liquid, while still allowing effective distribution of the gaseous phase across the container cross-section.
2Reliability
If a baffle element is introduced to protect the liquid sump, then the liquid sump is protected from tearing out, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The baffle element is designed as a simple plate-shaped component that can be easily manufactured and installed. This thin-film approach provides effective protection against liquid sump exposure without adding significant structural complexity to the pipeline section.
3Reliability
If the gaseous phase is deflected by the baffle element, then the liquid sump is protected, but the uniform distribution of gaseous phase may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The baffle element redirects the gaseous phase flow from a downward direction into a horizontal or upward flow pattern along the container walls. This dimensional change in flow direction enables both protection of the liquid sump and maintained uniform distribution of the gaseous phase across the container cross-section through wall-guided flow.
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 ensures uniform distribution of the gaseous phase and improves the separation of liquid and gas phases, effectively preventing the tearing out of already separated liquid from the sump, while allowing for controlled downward flow and enhanced separation efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The baffle element therefore deflects the medium to be introduced, in particular the gaseous phase
Implementation Method 2
one, two or more plate-shaped first guide elements are present, which each extend perpendicular to the cylinder axis and extend from an upper side of a baffle element facing the opening and through that opening into the interior of the pipe section
Implementation Method 3
droplet separators and channels to enhance separation and flow control
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for introducing fluid medium (M) into a container (10), comprising: a container (10) which delimits an interior (I) of the container for receiving the medium (M); and a pipeline (100) for introducing the medium (M) into the interior (I) of the container (10), said pipeline (100) having a pipeline section (101) which is arranged in the interior (I) of the container and which has a hollow cylindrical casing (102) that extends along a cylinder axis (L) and delimits an interior (I) of the pipeline section. The casing (102) has an opening (103) on a lower face (102a) facing downwards for introducing the fluid medium (M) into the interior (I) of the container (10). The opening (103) is delimited by two first edge portions (104) which extend along the cylinder axis (L) and two opposing arc-shaped second edge portions (105), said arc-shaped second edge portions (105) connecting the two first edge portions (104) to each other. According to the invention, a plate-shaped impact element (110) which is fixed to the casing (102) is arranged below the opening (103) such that a fluid medium (M) which flows out of the opening (103) strikes the impact element (110).