Liquid-distilling device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid distillation devices suffer from low energy efficiency due to external heat application and are influenced by atmospheric conditions, resulting in reduced production of distilled liquid.
Innovation Solution
A liquid distiller device featuring a steam-impermeable dome with an integrated heat pump, radiator, and condenser deposit, utilizing renewable energy sources to maintain saturated steam and optimize evaporation and condensation processes within the dome.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If heat is applied to the exterior of the recipient for evaporation, then the distillation process can be maintained, but energy efficiency is significantly reduced due to heat waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heat source (heat pump) and condensation system within the same enclosed dome structure, allowing the condensation surface to be positioned in direct thermal proximity to the evaporation surface. This integration enables direct heat transfer from condensing steam to the liquid being evaporated, eliminating the need for external heat application and significantly reducing energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the heat released during condensation of steam to provide the energy required for evaporation of the liquid. The condensation surface acts as both a condensation zone and a heating source for the evaporation process, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating external energy input requirements.
2Productivity
If solar energy is used for heating in solar distillers, then operation cost is reduced, but production of distilled liquid becomes very low under atmospheric conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the phase transition of water from liquid to vapor (evaporation) and from vapor to liquid (condensation) as the core mechanism. By controlling these phase transitions within a closed dome and using the latent heat of condensation to drive evaporation, the system achieves high productivity independent of external solar conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters by maintaining a closed environment with controlled temperature and humidity gradients. The heat pump creates and maintains saturation conditions (100% relative humidity) within the dome, allowing consistent high-rate distillation regardless of external atmospheric conditions.
3Productivity
If the dome allows steam to escape, then the structure remains simple, but the greenhouse effect is reduced and saturation cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a closed inert environment within the dome that prevents steam escape and maintains a controlled atmosphere. This enclosed space allows the buildup of saturated steam conditions necessary for high productivity, while the simplicity of the dome structure itself is preserved.
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 device achieves higher energy efficiency and increased production of distilled liquid by harnessing the greenhouse effect and efficient energy use within the dome, independent of external conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a heat pump arranged in the interior of the dome, connected to an external power source, and provided with a condenser which releases heat
Implementation Method 2
suitable for evaporating the liquid to be distilled
Implementation Method 3
the dome, apart from producing a greenhouse effect increasing the temperature, prevents the steam from escaping, allowing it to reach saturation
Implementation Method 4
an evaporator which absorbs heat, respectively conforming a hot part and a cold part of the heat pump
Implementation Method 5
a condenser deposit connected to the cold part of the heat pump and suitable for condensing the evaporated liquid and collecting the distillate
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid distiller device. The device includes a dome impermeable to steam, configured to host the liquid to be distilled in an inferior part of its volume; a heat pump arranged in the interior of the dome and provided with a condenser which releases heat and an evaporator which absorbs heat, respectively conforming a hot part and a cold part of the heat pump; a radiator connected to the hot part of the heat pump, suitable for evaporating the liquid to be distilled; a condenser deposit connected to the cold part of the heat pump and suitable for condensing the evaporated liquid and collecting the distillate and; a collector tube, connected to the condenser deposit for the exit of the distillate.