Fluid treatment module and fluid treatment apparatus comprising same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid treatment technologies are inadequate in increasing the retention time of fluid within the treatment apparatus, which limits the efficiency of sterilization, particularly for pathogenic infectious agents transmitted through droplets or aerosols.
Innovation Solution
A fluid treatment module with a housing part that allows fluid to flow in an up-down direction, featuring a light source unit and a fluid guide part that extends downward from the outlet, creating a vortex flow to increase retention time, combined with adsorption, photocatalyst, and antibacterial components for enhanced sterilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If the fluid flows directly from inlet to outlet in a conventional straight path, then the device structure is simple, but the retention time of fluid in the treatment apparatus is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid guide part employs curved surfaces and spiral geometry to create a vortex flow path. The curved structure forces the fluid to rotate and follow a circular trajectory rather than a straight line, significantly increasing the retention time within the housing part while maintaining a relatively compact device design.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid guide part extends in the vertical dimension from the outlet downward, creating a three-dimensional vortex flow path. This vertical extension allows the fluid to travel a longer distance through curved paths in multiple dimensions, increasing retention time without proportionally increasing the horizontal footprint of the device.
2Reliability
If the inlet is oriented toward the center of the housing part, then the fluid flow path is direct and simple, but the sterilization efficiency is reduced due to insufficient retention time
Solution Approach 1:
The inlet is intentionally positioned and oriented asymmetrically relative to the center of the housing part. The inlet orientation is angled to create an off-center flow entry that naturally induces rotational motion in the fluid, forming a vortex pattern that increases contact time with the light source and enhances sterilization effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid guide part utilizes curved spiral geometry to direct the fluid flow in a rotational pattern around the housing part. This curved flow path ensures prolonged exposure of the fluid to the light source unit, significantly improving sterilization efficiency compared to direct linear flow paths.
3Reliability
If the fluid flows quickly through the housing part, then the productivity is high, but the sterilization efficiency decreases due to reduced retention time
Solution Approach 1:
The vortex flow created by the fluid guide part introduces rotational motion and turbulence to the fluid stream. This mechanical motion increases the mixing and circulation of fluid within the housing part, enhancing the effectiveness of light exposure and photocatalytic reactions, thereby improving sterilization efficiency without requiring excessive retention time that would reduce throughput.
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 increased retention time and use of light sources and photocatalysts significantly enhance the fluid sterilization efficiency, leading to improved removal of bacteria and viruses, thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of the treatment process.
Implementation Method 1
a light source unit that irradiates light to the fluid flowing in the housing part
Implementation Method 2
the increased retention time and use of light sources and photocatalysts significantly enhance the fluid sterilization efficiency
Implementation Method 3
a fluid guide part that guides the flow of the fluid in the housing part, creating a vortex flow to increase retention time
Implementation Method 4
an adsorption auxiliary part provided on at least one of an inner surface of the housing part and an outer surface of the fluid guide part
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a fluid treatment module and a fluid treatment apparatus comprising same. In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a fluid treatment module comprising: a housing portion having a space formed therein for allowing a fluid to flow in the vertical direction, and having an inlet port for introducing the fluid there and a discharge port for discharging the fluid introduced therein to the outside; a light source portion which can irradiate light to the fluid flowing in the housing portion; and a fluid guide portion which guides the flow of fluid introduced in the housing portion and of which one side is opened in a direction misaligned from the direction in which the inlet port is opened and the other is in communication with the discharge port.