Distribution Manifold With Bypass Flow for Low-Pressure Filtration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water treatment systems lack a configuration that allows a controlled division of the water flow, where a part enters and passes through the filter/separator, while another part bypasses it, leading to reduced outlet flow rates and structural complexity, with high pressure losses.
Innovation Solution
A distribution manifold with a calibrated passage section and a ball valve that can be positioned to control the flow, allowing a part of the fluid to bypass the treatment device, while another part passes through, achieving a high flow rate with minimized pressure drops and structural simplicity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all water flow passes through the filter/separator, then water treatment is achieved, but outlet flow rate is limited due to load loss
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution manifold segments the incoming water flow into multiple separate channels: one channel directs a portion of water through the filter/separator for treatment, while another channel allows a bypass flow to pass directly to the outlet without treatment. This segmentation enables simultaneous partial treatment and high flow rate output.
2Productivity
If a bypass line is added to allow partial flow bypass, then outlet flow rate increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution manifold merges the flow division function, the bypass channel, and the connection to filter/separator into a single integrated component. The manifold body contains internal passages that simultaneously achieve flow segmentation and provide both treated and untreated flow paths, eliminating the need for separate external bypass lines and reducing overall device complexity.
3Productivity
If a valve with deviation channel is used for flow partitioning, then partial bypass is achieved, but pressure losses increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution manifold is designed with locally optimized passage geometries: the bypass channel within the manifold provides a short, direct flow path with minimal resistance, while the channel leading to the filter/separator is sized and shaped to maintain appropriate flow rates. This local optimization of passage qualities minimizes pressure losses compared to conventional valve designs with long deviation channels.
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 enables a controlled division of the fluid flow, achieving a high outlet flow rate with reduced pressure losses and a compact, reliable design, overcoming the limitations of prior systems by allowing partial treatment and bypassing, thus maintaining system efficiency and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
a distribution manifold with a calibrated passage section and a ball valve that can be positioned to control the flow, allowing a part of the fluid to bypass the treatment device, while another part passes through
Implementation Method 2
a ball valve that can be positioned to control the flow, allowing a part of the fluid to bypass the treatment device, while another part passes through
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AI summary
A distribution manifold for a fluid comprises: a containment body (9) internally delimiting a first conduit (10) having a respective first inlet (11) and a respective first outlet (12), a second conduit (13) having a respective second inlet (14) and a respective second outlet (15), a connection opening (24) between the first conduit (10) and the second conduit (13). The first outlet (12) and the second inlet (14) are configured to be connected respectively to an inlet (4) and to an outlet (5) of a treatment or user device (2) of the fluid, preferably to a filter. A valve (22) is operatively active in the first conduit (10) and on the connection opening (24). The valve (22) can be positioned in an open position, in which it closes the connection opening (24) and puts in fluid communication the first inlet (11) with the first outlet (12) to convey all the fluid entering through the first inlet (11) into the treatment or user device (2), and into a partitioning position other than the open position. In the partitioning position, the valve (22) opens the connection opening (24) and also puts in fluid communication the first inlet (11) with the first outlet (12), so that a first part of the fluid entering through the first inlet (11) bypasses the treatment or user device (2) and a second part of the fluid entering through the first inlet (11) passes through the treatment or user device (2).