Natural Gas Separation Assembly With Buffered Pre-Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing natural gas purification devices are damaged by the impact of solid impurities, leading to reduced filtration efficiency due to direct entry of natural gas without proper pre-separation.
Innovation Solution
A natural gas separation device with a tank, liquid separation assembly, and solid separation assembly, featuring a buffer assembly to mitigate impact forces on the solid separation cartridges, and a liquid return channel to separate and discharge impurities effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If natural gas enters the device directly through the air inlet, then the filtration and separation structure can be simple, but the solid impurities exert strong impact forces that damage the filtration and separation structure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a pre-separation chamber before the filtration and separation structure. Solid impurities are separated from the natural gas in this pre-separation chamber, preventing them from impacting the filtration and separation structure. This preliminary action protects the main structure from damage while maintaining its simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-separation chamber acts as an intermediary component between the air inlet and the filtration and separation structure. It serves as a buffer zone where solid impurities are removed, mediating the interaction between the incoming natural gas and the delicate filtration structure, thereby preventing direct impact damage.
2Device complexity
If solid impurities are not separated beforehand, then the device structure can be simpler, but the impact forces reduce the durability of the filtration and separation structure
Solution Approach 1:
The pre-separation chamber performs preliminary separation of solid impurities from the natural gas flow. By removing these impurities before they reach the filtration and separation structure, the system extends the operational lifespan of the stationary structure without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The separation device is segmented into functional zones: a pre-separation chamber for removing solid impurities, and a filtration and separation structure for removing liquid impurities. This segmentation allows each component to focus on specific tasks, protecting the filtration structure from solid particle damage while maintaining structural efficiency.
3Device complexity
If liquid separation is not implemented, then the device can be simpler, but the impurities in the gas reduce transportation efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the separation process into two distinct stages: pre-separation of solid impurities and subsequent liquid separation. This segmentation enables effective removal of both types of impurities, ensuring high transportation efficiency while keeping the device structure organized and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid separation assembly continuously removes liquid impurities from the natural gas flow as it passes through. This continuous action ensures that the gas remaining after separation is clean and suitable for efficient pipeline transportation, maintaining productivity 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 device effectively separates solid and liquid impurities, protecting the filtration structure and enhancing the separation process, thereby improving the efficiency and durability of natural gas purification.
Implementation Method 1
a buffer assembly, disposed in the front separation chamber and connected to the solid separation assembly, the buffer assembly being provided with a buffering direction corresponding to a filtration direction of the solid separation cartridges
Implementation Method 2
a liquid separation assembly, disposed in the tank and dividing an internal space of the tank into a front separation chamber and a liquid recovery chamber
Implementation Method 3
a solid separation assembly, disposed in the front separation chamber and connected to the liquid separation assembly
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a natural gas separation device, the device comprising a tank, providing with an air inlet, an exhaust port, and a liquid discharge port; a liquid separation assembly, disposed in the tank and dividing an internal space of the tank into a front separation chamber and a liquid recovery chamber, the liquid separation assembly being provided with a liquid return channel for connecting the front separation chamber and the liquid recovery chamber; and a solid separation assembly, disposed in the front separation chamber and connected to the liquid separation assembly.