Induction Heating Conveyor for Catalytic Depolymerization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing catalytic depolymerization processes for hydrocarbon-containing materials are complex and inefficient, leading to high energy consumption and residual material issues, with a need for a more compact and effective method to produce diesel oil and other distillates.
Innovation Solution
A compact device with an induction-based heating system and centrifugal conveying elements that circulate and heat the material to evaporation temperature, using sodium aluminum silicates as catalysts to crack hydrocarbon chains, while minimizing energy losses and preventing clogging, with a funnel-shaped container for efficient gas separation and a suction device to manage steam.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional heating methods are used in complex depolymerization devices, then the material can be heated to evaporation temperature, but energy losses increase and heating efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional thermal heating systems with an induction heating device that uses electromagnetic fields to directly heat the material. This substitution eliminates heat transfer losses through walls and intermediaries, achieving direct energy coupling with the material and significantly improving heating efficiency while reducing energy losses.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a conveyor device as an intermediary carrier that holds the material and passes it through the induction heating zone. This intermediary approach allows the material to be heated in discrete portions while moving through the system, enabling efficient energy transfer and preventing energy losses that would occur in static batch heating systems.
2Productivity
If conventional depolymerization processes are used, then hydrocarbon materials can be processed, but the device structure becomes complex and space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: the conveyor device simultaneously transports material, the induction heating device provides thermal energy, and the centrifugal elements perform separation. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate heating chambers, transport mechanisms, and separation systems, thereby reducing overall device complexity and space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a transport mechanism and a heating chamber carrier, while also incorporating centrifugal separation elements. This universal design allows a single component to perform multiple operations that would traditionally require separate dedicated devices, simplifying the overall system architecture.
3Temperature
If material is heated in static containers, then depolymerization can occur, but heat transfer efficiency decreases and energy input increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from static heating containers to a dynamic conveyor-based system where material is continuously moved through the induction heating zone. This dynamic approach ensures that material receives optimal heating exposure time while moving, improving heat transfer efficiency and reducing the total energy input required compared to prolonged static heating.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor system enables continuous heating action as material passes through the induction zone, eliminating the idle time and energy inefficiencies associated with batch heating in static containers. The continuous movement ensures consistent energy input and maintains optimal heating conditions throughout the process.
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 approach enables rapid and efficient depolymerization with reduced energy input, higher product yield, and fewer residual materials, improving the efficiency and safety of the process by preventing oxygen entry and reducing the risk of explosion.
Implementation Method 1
the device for introducing heat is an induction-based device
Implementation Method 2
The device for introducing heat is an induction-based device, in particular a medium-frequency inductor
Implementation Method 3
elements that expand by the action of Apply centrifugal force to the inside of the wall of the conveyor device and clean it
Implementation Method 4
Catalysts act as a kind of ion exchanger and crack hydrocarbon chains of different lengths
Implementation Method 5
Catalysts act as a kind of ion exchanger
Implementation Method 6
heating the material to evaporation temperature, the rising steam condenses and the distillate components are removed as products
Implementation Method 7
the rising steam condenses and the distillate components are removed as products
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AI summary
In a device (100) for the catalytic depolymerisation of material containing hydrocarbon, containing at least one container (1) which can be filled with the material, at least one conveyor device (6) having a device (8) for introducing heat into the interior of the conveyor device and having at least one inlet opening (5) and at least one outlet opening (7) spaced apart therefrom are provided in the container (1), wherein the inlet opening (5) is or can be disposed in the lower region of the container (1) and the outlet opening (7) is or can be disposed in the upper region of the container (1) for circulating and heating the material to the evaporation temperature. In a method for the catalytic depolymerisation of hydrocarbon-containing material using at least one container (1) which can be filled with the material, at least one carrier medium is filled into the container (1), the material is introduced into the carrier medium, the carrier medium comprising the material is set in a rotary motion, the material is circulated through a conveyor device (6) having a device (8) for introducing heat and is heated until said material is brought to evaporation temperature, the rising vapour is condensed and the distillate components are discharged as product.