Induced Electric Field Fluid Reaction System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric field technologies for food and agriculture processing face limitations due to ion polarization, electrochemical reactions, and metal contamination from charged electrodes, and bulky, costly field generators that restrict the use of electric fields as control parameters in chemical reactions and agro-food processing.
Innovation Solution
An array induced electric field fluid reaction system comprising a network of reaction units with closed iron cores, primary and secondary coils, and insulation pipes, where the electric field is induced by alternating magnetic flux, eliminating the need for charged electrodes and allowing for flexible and scalable operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If charged electrodes are used to generate electric field for food and agriculture processing, then electric field effect is achieved, but ion polarization, electrochemical reaction, and metal contamination occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces magnetic field as an intermediary to generate electric field indirectly through electromagnetic induction. Instead of using charged electrodes that directly contact the medium, magnetic field generators create a time-varying magnetic field that induces electric field in the medium, avoiding direct electrode-medium contact and thus eliminating ion polarization, electrochemical reactions, and metal contamination
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional electrode-based electric field generation system with a magnetic field-based system. By using magnetic field generators (such as electromagnetic induction devices) to induce electric field in the medium, the system substitutes direct electrical contact with indirect electromagnetic coupling, thereby avoiding the harmful effects associated with charged electrodes
2Reliability
If traditional field generators are used to generate magnetic field, sound field, or electromagnetic field, then field effect is achieved, but the generators are bulky, sophisticated, and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the field generation system into multiple distributed magnetic field generators arranged in arrays rather than using single large-scale generators. This segmentation allows each generator to be smaller, simpler, and more cost-effective while collectively providing the required field coverage and control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional single-point or single-plane field generation to three-dimensional array configuration of magnetic field generators. By distributing generators in spatial arrays, the system achieves comprehensive field coverage with smaller individual units, reducing overall complexity and cost while maintaining field control effectiveness
3Area of stationary object
If magnetic field and electromagnetic field generators are arranged in array configuration, then field coverage is improved, but the volume of the system becomes bulky and equipment becomes costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the field generation system into multiple small-scale magnetic field generators distributed in arrays, replacing single large-scale generators. This segmentation enables comprehensive field coverage through distributed small units, significantly reducing the volume occupied by each generator and the overall system while maintaining or expanding field coverage area
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 system avoids electrode-related contamination and enables efficient control of reaction conditions, enhancing mass transfer and reaction kinetics, and allowing for scalable production from laboratory to large-scale without the limitations of traditional technologies.
Implementation Method 1
the electric field is induced by alternating magnetic flux
Implementation Method 2
the sample as a dielectric material is influenced by an alternating electric field at different field intensity and frequency, thereby causing cell electroporation or the change of mass transfer
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AI summary
The array induced electric field fluid reaction system includes a reaction unit array with a plurality of reaction units interactively connected as a network configuration, a power supply and a sample container, wherein each reaction unit has a closed iron core, a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary coil and secondary coil are, respectively, wound around two sides of the closed iron core, and the secondary coil has an insulation pipe for circulating the reaction medium. When the array induced electric field fluid reaction system operates, no charged needle-type electrodes or electrode plates are inserted into the reaction medium. Electrochemical reaction and metal contamination may be avoided. The reaction units can form an array network connection and series/parallel connection, and when the induced electric field in each reaction unit is acted on the reaction medium, specific reaction effects may be achieved.