Layered Steam Generation Body for Rapid Steam Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heating tools are unable to generate a large amount of steam in a short time, failing to meet the increasing demand for rapid steam generation.
Innovation Solution
A steam generator comprising a heat generating layer with oxidizable metal, carbon component, and water, combined with multiple water absorbent layers to enhance steam production efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional heating tools use a simple heat generating layer with water, then the device complexity is low, but the steam generation amount and speed are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The water absorbent system is segmented into three distinct layers: a first water absorbent layer directly contacting the heat generating layer, a water absorbing sheet layer in the middle, and a second water absorbent layer on the outer side. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its function optimally, resulting in rapid steam generation of 530 mg in 10 minutes while maintaining a manageable laminated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a conventional single-layer or two-layer structure to a three-layer laminated configuration. By adding the dimensional complexity of multiple layers with different functional properties, the system achieves superior steam generation performance without excessive complexity, as each layer serves a specific purpose in the water transfer and steam generation process.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple water absorbent layers are added to enhance steam production, then the steam generation amount increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water absorbent functionality is segmented across three layers, each with specific roles: the first water absorbent layer rapidly absorbs water from the heat generating layer, the water absorbing sheet layer transports and distributes water, and the second water absorbent layer maintains moisture. This segmentation enables the system to generate 530 mg of steam in 10 minutes through coordinated action of simplified individual layers.
Solution Approach 2:
The laminated structure integrates multiple functions into a single composite component: water absorption, water transport, moisture retention, and heat transfer. This multi-functionality allows the three-layer system to achieve high steam generation quantity while maintaining structural simplicity, as all functions are embedded in one integrated assembly rather than requiring separate components.
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 steam generator can produce a large amount of steam quickly, achieving a maximum temperature of 70°C within 1 minute and a cumulative steam generation of 530 mg in 10 minutes.
Implementation Method 1
heat generated by an oxidation reaction of an oxidizable metal
Implementation Method 2
heat generated by an oxidation reaction of an oxidizable metal
Implementation Method 3
a first water absorbent layer laminated on the heat generating layer and comprising a first water absorbent
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AI summary
A steam generator according to the present invention comprises a heat generating layer comprising an oxidizable metal, a carbon component, and water, a first water absorbent layer laminated on the heat generating layer and comprising a first water absorbent, a water absorbing sheet laminated on the first water absorbent layer, and a second water absorbent layer laminated on the water absorbing sheet and comprising a second water absorbent.