Homogenizer Back Flushing Structure Prevents Passage Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
In homogenizing processes, the continuous flow of raw materials in one direction can lead to passage blocking, reducing the homogenizing pressure and hindering the efficient homogenization process.
Innovation Solution
A homogenizer with a back flushing structure is designed to reverse the flow of raw materials if a higher pressure is required, using a system that includes a detecting unit for pressure monitoring, a back flushing controlling module, and a heat exchanger to manage the flow and pressure effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If raw material flows continuously in one direction through the homogenizing chamber, then the homogenizing process can proceed without interruption, but passage blocking occurs and homogenizing pressure is reduced significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a back flushing structure that reverses the flow direction of raw material through the homogenizing chamber. When passage blocking is detected, the system switches the flow direction to flush accumulated material back through the chamber, clearing the passage and restoring normal homogenizing pressure without requiring manual intervention or stopping production.
2Stress or pressure
If a means to prevent passage blocking is developed, then homogenizing pressure can be maintained, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The back flushing system operates automatically based on pressure detection. When the detecting unit senses that homogenizing pressure has dropped below the threshold, the back flushing controlling module automatically activates to reverse flow and clear passages. This self-regulating mechanism maintains pressure without requiring constant manual monitoring or complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a detecting unit that continuously monitors homogenizing pressure and provides feedback to the back flushing controlling module. This closed-loop control ensures that back flushing is activated only when necessary (when pressure drops indicating passage blocking), preventing unnecessary flow reversals that could affect product quality while maintaining optimal pressure during normal 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 back flushing structure effectively prevents passage blocking by reversing the flow of raw materials, maintaining optimal homogenizing pressure and ensuring efficient processing even when clogging occurs.
Implementation Method 1
a heat exchanger connected to the discharge regulating unit
Implementation Method 2
a detecting unit for detecting a pressure of the nano cell block
Implementation Method 3
a homogenizer with a back flushing structure to solve a passage blocking phenomenon by making the raw material flow in a reverse direction
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a homogenizer with a back flushing structure. A homogenizer for homogenizing a raw material comprises a first guiding block 13a for guiding the raw material to flow with an operation of a plunger 12; a first flow controlling valve 14a connected to the first guiding block 14a; an inflow regulating unit 15a connected to the first flow controlling valve 14a; at least one nano cell block 16a, 16b for homogenizing the raw material being inputted through the inflow regulating unit 15a; a discharge regulating unit 15b for regulating a discharging of the homogenized raw material discharged from the nano cell block 16a, 16b; a second guiding block 13b installed between the plunger 12 and the first guiding block 13a; a second flow controlling valve 14b for connecting the second guiding block 13b to the discharge regulating unit 15b; and a heat exchanger 18 connected to the discharge regulating unit 15b.