Mobile Decontamination System With Dual Pumps And Boiler
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile decontamination systems lack versatility and the ability to produce superheated steam, and cannot operate with multiple decontamination media in parallel, limiting their effectiveness in detoxification, disinfection, and radiological decontamination tasks.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional mobile decontamination system with an internal combustion engine, generator, boiler, and dual pumps that allow for selective operation in different modes to produce both liquid and gaseous decontamination media, enabling the use of superheated steam and multiple decontamination media in parallel through a system controller and connector arrangement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile decontamination system uses a single pump and single-mode operation, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability and versatility for different decontamination tasks are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dual-pump system where a first pump handles liquid decontamination media and a second pump handles gaseous media including superheated steam. Both pumps can be selectively operated to perform different decontamination functions, enabling the system to handle multiple task types (detoxification, disinfection, radiological decontamination) without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs a controller that dynamically selects between different operating modes based on the required decontamination task. The controller can switch between: (1) first pump only for liquid media, (2) second pump only for gaseous media, or (3) both pumps operating in parallel for combined media delivery. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt its complexity to match the specific task requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system produces superheated steam, then the versatility for disinfection tasks is improved, but the device complexity increases due to adding a boiler
Solution Approach 1:
The boiler is integrated into the existing mobile decontamination system to provide superheated steam generation capability. The second pump is specifically configured to deliver this gaseous media through the spray lance. This integration allows the single system to perform both liquid-based decontamination and steam-based disinfection, eliminating the need for separate steam generation equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the boiler, second pump, and gaseous media delivery system into a unified integrated unit that works in conjunction with the first pump and liquid media system. The controller coordinates both pumps and the boiler operation, merging multiple functions (liquid delivery, steam generation, gaseous media delivery) into a single coordinated system rather than requiring separate standalone units.
3Productivity
If the system operates with multiple decontamination media in parallel, then the productivity for comprehensive decontamination is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the media delivery function into two independent pump systems: the first pump dedicated to liquid decontamination media and the second pump dedicated to gaseous media including superheated steam. This segmentation allows each pump to be optimized for its specific media type while enabling parallel operation when both media types are required, without requiring a single complex pump system.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller provides universal coordination for both pump systems, enabling flexible operation modes: first pump only, second pump only, or both pumps in parallel. This multi-functional control capability allows the system to achieve high productivity for comprehensive decontamination tasks that require both liquid and gaseous media simultaneously, while maintaining the ability to operate in simpler modes when only one media type is needed.
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 system provides a compact, robust, and versatile solution for various decontamination tasks, including pre-cleaning, post-cleaning, and decontamination using superheated steam, with the ability to adapt to different decontamination media and operating conditions, enhancing its operational flexibility and effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a boiler (34) designed for heating a first decontamination medium
Implementation Method 2
the first decontamination medium transfers into gaseous form at the defined heat output
Implementation Method 3
the first decontamination medium transfers into gaseous form
Implementation Method 4
an internal combustion engine (16) having an engine housing (18) and an engine shaft (20)
Implementation Method 5
a generator (22) coupled to the engine shaft (20) in order to generate electric power
Implementation Method 6
a first pump (24) coupled to the engine shaft (20) and designed for discharging the first decontamination medium from the boiler (34) via the first spray lance (56)
Implementation Method 7
discharging the first decontamination medium from the boiler (34) via the first spray lance (56)
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AI summary
A mobile decontamination system has an internal combustion engine, a generator, a first pump, a boiler and a second pump. The engine is coupled to the generator and to the first pump. The first pump is designed for discharging a first decontamination medium via a first spray lance. The second pump is designed for discharging a second decontamination medium via a second spray lance. A system controller is designed for selectively operating the first pump and the heating boiler in one of at least two different operating modes. In the first operating mode, the first pump delivers a first volumetric flow through the boiler which is at such a high level that the first decontamination medium is in liquid form. In a second operating mode, the first pump delivers a second volumetric flow through the boiler which is at such a low level that the first decontamination medium transfers into gaseous form.