Modular Biogas Collection Units with Integrated Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing biogas collection systems require complex and costly supporting structures, limiting their versatility and flexibility, and necessitating extensive site preparation and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A self-supporting modular system with fluid-dynamically connected collection units and a manifold, where each unit is mechanically and fluid-dynamically integrated with a resting device and tubular supporting frames, eliminating the need for an auxiliary structure and allowing direct on-site installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a metal supporting structure is constructed and transported to the installation site, then the collection system can be assembled, but the transportation and storage costs increase and versatility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The collection system is divided into modular collection units that can be independently manufactured and assembled on-site. Each unit contains integrated supporting elements, eliminating the need for separate metal structure construction and reducing transportation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting structure is integrated into the collection units themselves, which serve dual functions: structural support and biogas collection. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate supporting structures and reduces overall system complexity.
2Ease of operation
If separate supporting structures are pre-arranged according to the number of collection units, then the system can be assembled, but the device complexity and preparation work increase
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting structure and collection units are merged into a single integrated module. Each collection unit contains its own supporting elements, eliminating the need for separate supporting structure configuration and reducing overall system complexity.
3Strength
If a metal supporting structure is used, then the collection units can be mounted, but the transportation costs and site preparation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into self-contained collection units with integrated supporting elements. This segmentation allows each unit to be transported independently and assembled on-site without requiring separate supporting structure installation, reducing transportation costs and site preparation requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for collecting biogas generated by waste is provided with a plurality of collection units (2) mounted in parallel to one another and each defined by a respective coupling (4) for inlet of the biogas and by a respective duct (14) for supply of the biogas itself, and has a manifold (18) for collection of the biogas fed along the supply ducts (14); the inlet couplings (4) being aligned and connected to one another to define, together with the collection manifold (18), a first portion (22) of a supporting structure (23) of the system having, moreover, a second portion (24), designed to stabilize the first portion (22) itself.