Insulated Pipe Support With Strap Flanges for Cryogenic Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cryogenic pipe supports for insulated pipes with cryogenic fluids face issues of thermal conduction and inefficient mounting methods, which compromise the thermal insulation and require time-consuming drilling for strap installation.
Innovation Solution
An insulated pipe support design featuring a base with strap mounting flanges, a thermal insulator block, and a cradle plate with mounting straps that wrap around the metallic cladding, eliminating the need for drilling and minimizing thermal conduction pathways.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the bracket is mounted to the pipe along its entire length, then the pipe support provides adequate structural support, but it creates a large thermal conduction pathway from the pipe to ambience
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into discrete mounting points rather than continuous contact. The bracket includes specific mounting points that contact the pipe at separated locations, breaking the thermal conduction path into segments while maintaining structural support at critical locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket provides full structural support at specific local mounting points while having reduced or no contact in other areas. This localized support approach maintains necessary strength where needed while minimizing thermal conduction pathways in non-critical areas.
2Reliability
If holes are drilled into the base to secure the mounting straps, then the pipe is firmly attached to the support, but the mounting process becomes time consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The base is pre-configured with strap mounting flanges that have pre-formed openings or slots designed to receive the mounting straps. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for drilling holes during installation, allowing straps to be quickly attached while maintaining firm attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting flanges are designed to automatically guide and secure the straps through their inherent structure, eliminating the need for additional drilling or fastening operations. The flanges self-configure to receive and hold the straps in the correct position.
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 solution allows for quick and efficient mounting of cryogenic pipes without compromising thermal insulation, reducing thermal conduction and streamlining the installation process.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal insulator block coupled to the base
Data Source
AI summary
An insulated pipe support includes a base, a thermal insulation block, a cradle plate, and a mounting strap. The base has two side rails each having a strap mounting flange with a strap passage therein. The insulation block is configured to fit upon the base between the side rails. The cradle plate has main portion and two vertical end portions having a curved cradle which conforms to the exterior of an insulated pipe. The mounting strap includes two oppositely disposed mounting ends which are configured to extend through the strap passage of the lugs. Six threaded studs with matching nuts extend from the base, through the insulation block and cradle plate to secure the position of each.