Device for warming a liquid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid heating devices struggle with optimal stratification of liquids within containers, leading to mixing of different temperature layers, which affects efficiency and uniformity of heating.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising an energy unit, heat exchanger, container, and internal distributor that directs liquid flow through an internal distributor and deflection device to minimize temperature mixing by controlling the entry and exit points, ensuring minimal contact with existing liquid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If liquid is directly introduced into the container without an internal distributor, then the heating process is simpler, but the liquid stratification deteriorates and temperature layers mix
Solution Approach 1:
The internal distributor acts as an intermediary component between the injection device and the container interior. It receives liquid from the injection device and distributes it in a controlled manner, preventing direct disruption of temperature stratification. The distributor's internal geometry and positioning allow liquid to enter the container gradually, maintaining the stability of hot and cold liquid layers while avoiding the complexity of direct injection.
2Ease of operation
If the internal distributor is positioned closer to the injection device, then liquid flow control is improved, but the contact area with existing liquid increases causing more mixing
Solution Approach 1:
The internal distributor is designed with specific local geometric features that control liquid flow quality. Its positioning and internal structure create localized flow patterns that maintain control over liquid distribution while minimizing the volume of existing liquid contacted. The distributor's geometry is optimized to allow liquid to pass through with minimal mixing, preserving thermal stratification while maintaining operational control.
3Volume of stationary object
If the container volume is increased to hold more liquid, then the storage capacity is improved, but the stratification stability deteriorates due to larger convection currents
Solution Approach 1:
The internal distributor segments the liquid flow into multiple smaller streams as it enters the container. This segmentation reduces the kinetic energy and disruptive effect of the incoming liquid on existing stratification layers. By dividing the flow, the distributor maintains stratification stability in larger container volumes, preventing large-scale convection currents while preserving increased storage capacity.
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
Enhances the stratification of liquid temperatures within the container, reducing temperature differences and minimizing mixing, thereby improving heating efficiency and uniformity.
Implementation Method 1
the heat exchanger transfers the thermal energy generated by the energy unit to the liquid
Implementation Method 2
the liquid flows from the injection device into an interior of the internal distributor and from the interior of the internal distributor into the interior of the container
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for warming a liquid. According to the invention, a heat transfer device (2) transfers thermal energy generated by an energy unit (1) to the liquid. The liquid flows into an inner chamber of an inner distributor (5) via an insertion device (4) and from there into the inner chamber of a container (3).