Homogenizer Back Flushing Structure for 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 pressure required for homogenization and resulting in inefficient processing.
Innovation Solution
A homogenizer with a back flushing structure is designed to reverse the flow of raw materials if a higher pressure is needed, 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 temperature 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 continuously, but passage blocking occurs and homogenizing pressure is significantly reduced
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 to reverse flow mode, allowing accumulated material to be flushed back through the chamber in the opposite direction, thereby clearing blockages and restoring homogenizing pressure while maintaining continuous operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic back flushing cycles where the flow direction is alternated between forward homogenizing mode and reverse back flushing mode. This periodic reversal prevents permanent blockage accumulation by regularly clearing passages, ensuring both continuous productivity and stable homogenizing pressure over extended operation periods
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 efficient homogenization pressure and ensuring continuous processing without significant pressure drops.
Implementation Method 1
A high pressure may be applied to a solution or a raw material for homogenizing the solution or the raw material
Implementation Method 2
the solution or the raw material may be homogenized in a course of flowing along a homogenizing means to generate a shear force, an impact, a cavitation phenomenon
Implementation Method 3
a heat exchanger connected to the discharge regulating unit
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AI summary
Provided is 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 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.