Mixing Ring with Perpendicular Diffuser for Stable Solute Solvent Ratio
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for dissolving a portion of solute in a portion of solvent face challenges in maintaining a constant mixing ratio due to delays in signal interpretation and action by valves or pumps, leading to errors in the solute flow rate and mixing ratio.
Innovation Solution
The proposed mixing ring configures the solute flow rate to be automatically managed by the solvent flow rate, with real-time actuation and a diffuser structure that leads the solvent perpendicularly to the solute, reducing the need for frequent solute flow rate adjustments and ensuring proportional mixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If loop control mechanisms are used to manage solute flow rate, then the system can control the mixing ratio, but delays in signal interpretation and valve action cause errors in maintaining the mixing ratio
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing ring enables the solvent flow to automatically drag the solute, creating a self-regulating system where the mixing ratio is maintained by the physical interaction between flows rather than external control signals. The system serves itself by using the solvent's kinetic energy to pull the solute through the mixing ring, eliminating the need for active valve modulation during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical control system (PLC, valves, pumps) with a passive fluid dynamic system. Instead of using mechanical valves to modulate solute flow in response to control signals, the system uses the natural dragging effect of solvent flow through the specially designed mixing ring geometry to maintain the desired mixing ratio.
2Device complexity
If fixed solute flow rate is added based on determined solvent flow rate, then the system structure is simple, but the mixing ratio becomes inaccurate when solvent flow rate varies
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing ring creates a system where the solvent flow automatically regulates the solute flow through physical dragging. The system self-adjusts to maintain mixing ratio accuracy without complex control mechanisms, using the kinetic energy and flow characteristics of the solvent to pull the solute at the appropriate rate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses hydraulic principles by leveraging the solvent flow's kinetic energy and pressure characteristics to drag the solute through the mixing ring. The fluid dynamic interaction between solvent and solute flows, created by the mixing ring's geometry, automatically maintains the desired flow proportion without mechanical valves or pumps.
3Reliability
If valve or pump mechanisms are used to adjust solute flow rate, then the system can respond to mixing ratio deviations, but the response time causes cumulative errors in the mixing process
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing ring enables real-time, continuous self-regulation of the mixing ratio through the persistent dragging effect of solvent on solute. There is no response delay because the system continuously self-adjusts through fluid dynamic interaction rather than waiting for detection, signal processing, and mechanical actuation cycles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes continuous useful action by maintaining constant dragging of solute by solvent throughout the mixing ring. This continuous fluid dynamic interaction ensures uninterrupted mixing ratio control, eliminating the intermittent nature of valve-based control systems that operate in discrete response cycles.
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 configuration stabilizes the mixing process, reduces the necessity for solute flow rate corrections, and maintains the desired mixing ratio by automatically managing variations in solvent flow rates, enhancing mixing efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
the mixing ring is structurally configured to lead the portion of solvent and the portion of solute to the mixing path, and the mixing ring comprises a diffuser mostly placed in an internal area of the mixing path, the diffuser is configured to lead the portion of solvent towards the portion of solute
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AI summary
Present invention refers to a mixing ring (1) for dissolving a portion of solute in a portion of solvent, the mixing ring (1) comprising a solvent input path (2) and a solute input path (3) fluidly associated to a mixing path (4). The solvent input path (2) is configured to receive a portion of solvent and the solute input path (3) is configured to receive a portion of solute, the mixing ring (1) is structurally configured to lead the portion of solvent and the portion of solute to the mixing path (4), and the mixing ring (1) further comprises a diffuser (5) mostly placed in an internal area of the mixing path (4), the diffuser (5) is configured to lead the portion of solvent towards the portion of solute. A system and method for dissolve a portion of solute in a portion of solvent is also proposed.