Jacketed Pipe Pump Manifold for External Piping Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jacketed pipe systems face challenges with external piping systems that are costly and prone to interference and failure when connecting adjacent pipe spools, and existing housing devices for mediating fluid transmission are complex.
Innovation Solution
A manifold device is connected to the external pipe and flange, providing a fluid pathway between the annular space and the flange aperture, eliminating the need for external piping and simplifying fluid transmission between jacketed pipe spools and a pump casing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external piping systems are used to connect adjacent jacketed pipe spools, then fluid transmission between spools is achieved, but the system becomes costly and prone to interference and failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the external piping function into the flange structure itself by integrating fluid transmission pathways directly into the flange body. This eliminates separate external pipes and reduces system complexity while improving reliability through fewer connection points and components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the fluid transmission function from the external piping system and relocates it directly into the flange structure. This separation of functions places the transmission pathway where it is most needed, eliminating the need for complex external piping while maintaining fluid transmission capability.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple smaller pipes are connected together in a bridge configuration, then fluid transmission between jacketed pipe systems is achieved, but additional cost and manpower are required for installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple pipe connection functions into a single integrated flange structure. Instead of requiring multiple separate pipes to be connected in a bridge configuration, the flange provides direct fluid transmission pathways that eliminate the need for intermediate connections, reducing both installation complexity and labor requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The flange structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical connection between pipe spools, ensures sealing through gasket integration, and enables fluid transmission through integrated pathways. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate bridge pipes and reduces overall system complexity.
3Reliability
If known housing devices are used to transmit mediating fluid between piping systems, then fluid transmission is achieved, but the devices become complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the fluid transmission function from complex external housing devices and relocates it directly into the flange structure. This eliminates the need for separate housing devices while maintaining reliable fluid transmission through the integrated pathways built into the flange itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the housing device function with the flange structure by integrating fluid transmission pathways directly into the flange body. This consolidation eliminates separate housing components and reduces system complexity while maintaining the reliability of mediating fluid transmission.
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 arrangement simplifies the connection of jacketed pipe spools by eliminating external piping, reducing costs and potential failures, while ensuring a reliable and efficient flow of mediating fluids.
Implementation Method 1
The manifold device is formed with a channel providing a fluid pathway between the opening in the external pipe and the aperture in the flange
Data Source
AI summary
A jacketed pipe pump includes a manifold system for use in directing mediating fluid between annular spaces formed in adjacently-positioned jacketed pipes, each jacketed pipe comprising an internal pipe and an external pipe having an annular space therebetween for the flow of a mediating fluid therein, the manifold system also being useful for flowing fluid from a jacketed pipe to a pump casing configured with a conduit that is positioned not in fluid communication with the pump chamber of the pump casing, but which is positioned to direct mediating fluid from an attached jacketed pipe through the conduit of the pump casing for movement of the mediating fluid to further communicating pipe systems.