High-Speed Airflow Generation Using Thermal Phase Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for generating high-speed gas flows are energy-inefficient and limited by mechanical constraints, resulting in low-speed gas flows with limited use value, and traditional thermal-to-mechanical energy conversion methods suffer from energy loss and high fossil fuel consumption.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing a device comprising a gas pipe, a circulating pipe, and a starting and controlling system that includes a refrigerator, circulating pump, and heat exchanger to convert low-quality heat into high-speed gas flows by circulating a working medium through the system, allowing for efficient thermal energy conversion into mechanical energy without significant pressurization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If traditional pressurization and expansion method is used to generate high-speed gas flow, then gas flow speed can be increased, but energy consumption increases and energy source waste occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical pressurization system with a thermal energy conversion system. Instead of using mechanical compressors to pressurize gas and then expand it through nozzles, the invention uses a working medium that absorbs heat from the natural environment to directly generate high-speed gas flow through thermal-to-mechanical energy conversion, eliminating the need for mechanical pressurization equipment and reducing energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of the working medium as the core mechanism for energy conversion. The working medium absorbs heat from the environment, undergoes phase change (evaporation/boiling), and converts thermal energy directly into kinetic energy of gas flow, achieving high-speed gas generation without mechanical pressurization and fossil fuel combustion
2Power
If traditional thermal energy conversion method is used to convert thermal energy into mechanical work, then mechanical work can be generated, but energy loss occurs and additional fossil energy source is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The working medium absorbs heat from the natural environment (air, water, or ground) to drive the phase transition and generate mechanical work, eliminating the need for additional fossil fuel energy sources. The system serves itself by utilizing ambient thermal energy rather than requiring external fuel input
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs phase transitions of the working medium as the core mechanism for efficient thermal-to-mechanical energy conversion. The working medium absorbs heat from the environment, undergoes phase change (evaporation/boiling), and converts thermal energy directly into kinetic energy of gas flow, achieving high-speed gas generation without mechanical pressurization and fossil fuel combustion
3Speed
If mechanical pressurization is used to generate high-speed gas flow, then gas flow can be produced, but mechanical device pressure endurance and material temperature tolerance limit the achievable speed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical pressurization systems with a thermal energy conversion system. Instead of relying on mechanical compressors and nozzles that are limited by pressure endurance and material temperature tolerance, the invention uses a working medium that absorbs heat from the natural environment to directly generate high-speed gas flow through thermal-to-mechanical energy conversion, eliminating mechanical constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of the working medium as the core mechanism for energy conversion. The working medium absorbs heat from the natural environment, undergoes phase change (evaporation/boiling), and converts thermal energy directly into kinetic energy of gas flow, achieving high-speed gas generation without mechanical pressurization and fossil fuel combustion
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 method efficiently converts low-quality heat into high-speed gas flows with high use value, reducing energy consumption and achieving stable, extremely high-speed gas flows, thereby overcoming the limitations of prior art in energy efficiency and mechanical energy conversion.
Implementation Method 1
the working medium absorbing heat from the natural environment
Implementation Method 2
the working medium absorbing heat from the natural environment and being gasified
Implementation Method 3
after having been pressurized under liquid state, the working medium absorbing heat from the natural environment and being gasified
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AI summary
Disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating a high-speed airflow, utilizing a device comprised of an air pipe (1), a circulating pipe (2) and a starting and controlling system (3). The starting and controlling system (3) is comprised of one or a combination of any two or more of a refrigerator (4), a circulating pump (5) and a heat exchanger (6). The method comprises the following operation steps: filling the device with a working medium; activating the starting and controlling system (3); after having been pressurized under liquid state, the working medium absorbing heat and being gasified, entering the air pipe (1), and generating the high-speed airflow. The method provides a method of utilizing a low quality heat source to convert a low-speed airflow into a high-speed or extremely high-speed airflow with relatively high use value. Utilizing the method, the thermal energy carried by the fluid in the nature is converted into the mechanical energy efficiently.