Mobile Injection Unit for Effluent Treatment Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing effluent treatment systems lack an efficient distribution mechanism for effluent liquid onto pans, leading to uneven treatment, incomplete contaminant removal, and reduced overall treatment efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A mobile injection unit-based effluent treatment system that includes a controlled distribution mechanism with adjustable injection quantity and easy maintenance, featuring injecting pipes with nozzles and a fan assembly for uniform airflow, along with pans designed to minimize splashing and facilitate even liquid distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If effluent liquid is introduced into the evaporator vessel without a controlled distribution mechanism, then the system structure is simple, but the liquid distribution is uneven leading to reduced treatment efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution mechanism is segmented into multiple injecting pipes with nozzles arranged in a specific pattern across the evaporator vessel. This segmentation allows the effluent liquid to be distributed uniformly across multiple zones, preventing uneven distribution while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. Each injecting pipe acts as an independent distribution unit that can be optimized for its specific zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces distributing pipes with nozzles as intermediary components between the effluent source and the evaporator pans. These intermediaries control the liquid distribution pattern, ensuring uniform coverage across the evaporator surface. The nozzles act as mediators that regulate flow and direct liquid onto the pans in a controlled manner, improving treatment efficiency without requiring complex distribution systems.
2Productivity
If effluent liquid is poured into the pans without optimized structure to regulate liquid dynamics, then the device complexity is low, but the liquid splashing occurs reducing treatment efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The pan structure incorporates local quality features including rib structures and extended grooves at specific locations to regulate liquid dynamics. The rib structures are positioned to break up liquid flow and prevent splashing, while extended grooves are placed to channel liquid evenly across the pan surface. These localized structural modifications improve treatment efficiency by controlling liquid behavior without requiring complete redesign of the entire pan system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs curved or angled surface features on the pans, such as sloped sides and curved bottom surfaces, to guide liquid flow and prevent splashing. The curvature of the pan surfaces helps direct effluent liquid smoothly across the bottom of the pan rather than allowing it to splash or pool unevenly. This use of curved geometries improves liquid distribution and treatment efficiency while adding minimal structural complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple injecting pipes with nozzles are used to distribute effluent liquid uniformly, then the liquid distribution is improved, but the device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The injecting pipes and nozzles are designed with adjustable characteristics, allowing operators to optimize the distribution pattern for different effluent compositions and treatment requirements. The nozzles can be adjusted in terms of flow rate, angle, and positioning to achieve uniform distribution. This dynamic adjustability improves liquid distribution uniformity while allowing the system to adapt to varying operational conditions without requiring complete system replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The distribution system incorporates features that facilitate self-maintenance, such as accessible nozzle designs that allow easy cleaning and replacement. The injecting pipes are positioned and configured to enable straightforward access for maintenance personnel. The system includes features that allow operators to diagnose and address common issues independently, reducing the need for complex maintenance procedures and improving ease of repair while maintaining high liquid distribution uniformity.
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 ensures precise and uniform distribution of effluent liquid across pans, enhancing treatment effectiveness, reducing processing time, and improving overall treatment efficiency while adapting to various effluent compositions and treatment scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
The evaporator unit is configured to heat the effluent present in the plurality of pans that results in formation of vapor leaving behind a residue
Implementation Method 2
The condenser unit receives the vapor from the evaporator unit and condenses the vapor into the treated water
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a mobile injection unit based effluent treatment system (100), comprising a first tank (200) for storing an effluent liquid, an injection unit (300), an evaporator unit (400), a condenser unit (500); and a second tank (600) for receiving a treated water. The injection unit (300) is for injecting a controlled amount of effluent liquid onto a plurality of pans (401). The evaporator unit (400) is configured to heat the effluent present in the plurality of pans (401) that results in formation of vapor leaving behind a residue. The condenser unit (500) receives the vapor from the evaporator unit (400) and condenses the vapor into the treated water.