Heat Exchange Device Filter Mat for Particle Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heat exchange devices face operational inefficiencies and maintenance challenges due to particles like dust, dirt, and fibers being washed out by the liquid and accumulating in the system, leading to clogs and reduced efficiency, necessitating frequent cleaning and potential interruption of operations.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a filter mat on the heat exchange device to separate particles from the liquid before they reach the wetting and collecting devices, preventing accumulation and ensuring continuous operation while maintaining efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the heat exchange module is wetted with liquid to increase heat dissipation, then thermal energy dissipation is improved, but particles are washed out and accumulate in the system causing clogs and reduced efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
A filter mat is introduced as an intermediary component between the wetting device and the heat exchange module. The filter mat captures particles washed out by the liquid before they can accumulate in the system and cause clogs, while still allowing the liquid to wet the heat exchange module for effective heat dissipation.
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful particles are extracted from the liquid stream by the filter mat before the liquid reaches the heat exchange module. This separation prevents particles from being carried into the system where they would cause operational problems.
2Loss of substance
If the liquid is circulated back to the wetting device, then water consumption is reduced, but particles in the liquid clog the wetting device and line system
Solution Approach 1:
The filter mat performs preliminary filtration of particles from the circulated liquid before the liquid returns to the wetting device. This preliminary action prevents particles from entering and clogging the wetting device and line system, enabling continuous circulation without maintenance interruptions.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter mat automatically captures and retains particles in the circulated liquid, providing self-service filtration without requiring external intervention. This maintains water circulation while preventing particle accumulation in the system.
3Productivity
If particles accumulate on the heat exchange module, then heat exchange efficiency is reduced, but frequent cleaning interrupts operations
Solution Approach 1:
The filter mat serves as an intermediary that captures particles before they can deposit on the heat exchange module. This prevents particle accumulation on the module surface, maintaining heat exchange efficiency without requiring frequent cleaning interruptions.
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 filter mat effectively prevents particle accumulation, reduces maintenance needs, and ensures uninterrupted operation by filtering out particles, thus maintaining the heat exchange device's efficiency and preventing heat energy dissipation reduction.
Implementation Method 1
a first filter mat, which is designed and arranged on the heat exchange device in such a way that the liquid flowing out of the wetting device can be collected with the first filter mat and/or a particle carried along by the liquid can be separated on the first filter mat
Implementation Method 2
a wetting device is provided on the heat exchange device, which additionally wets the heat exchange module with a liquid that can be discharged from the wetting device, so that additional thermal energy can be dissipated from the heat exchange device due to the evaporation of the liquid
Implementation Method 3
In the operating state, either thermal energy is transferred from the heat exchange device, in particular the refrigerant in the heat exchange module, to the transport fluid via convection or, conversely, thermal energy is transferred from the transport fluid to the heat exchange devices
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AI summary
A heat exchange device (1) is proposed, comprising a first heat exchange module (2, 21) for heat exchange between a transport fluid and a refrigerant, wherein the first heat exchange module (2, 21) is open to flow by the transport fluid and the refrigerant is contained separately from the transport fluid in the first heat exchange module (2), and a wetting device (3) which is designed and arranged such that the first heat exchange module (2, 21) can be wetted with a liquid dispensed from the wetting device (3). The heat exchange device (1) further comprises a first filter mat (4, 41) which is designed and arranged on the heat exchange device (1) such that the liquid flowing out of the wetting device (3) can be collected with the first filter mat (4, 41) and/or a particle carried by the liquid can be separated on the first filter mat (4, 41).Furthermore, a cover (7) and a rail (8) for a heat exchange device (1) are proposed.