Modular Gas Dispensing Element With Flexible Conduits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gas distribution systems are poorly suited for isolated sites without developed infrastructure, are complex to install, and not adaptable to varying gas consumption configurations.

Innovation Solution

A modular pressurized gas distribution element with a casing containing a pressurized gas reservoir, featuring a cover that supports gas conduits with flexible connections, a pressure regulator, and electronic control logic for leak detection and pressure management, allowing easy installation and adaptation to different configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional inversion units are used for gas distribution, then gas transfer from cylinder bundles is ensured, but the system becomes complex to install and not adaptable to sites without infrastructure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegas transfer capabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gas distribution system is divided into modular elements, each containing a casing with pressurized gas reservoir, pressure regulator, and gas distribution circuit. These modular elements can be independently installed and connected, simplifying installation while maintaining reliable gas transfer capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates flexible gas conduits that can adapt to different positions and alignments of modular elements. The flexible connections allow the system to be configured in various arrangements without requiring rigid infrastructure, enabling deployment at sites without developed infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Quantity of substance

If traditional gas distribution systems are used, then gas supply is provided, but the system is not adaptable to different gas consumption configurations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegas supplyVSAvoidconfiguration adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Each modular element is designed with universal connection interfaces including flexible gas conduits with connection members that can connect to multiple types of applications. The system can serve different gas consumption configurations by simply adding or removing modular elements without requiring system redesign.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The modular elements can be connected in series or parallel configurations, with each element containing complete gas distribution functionality. Multiple modular elements can be nested or arranged in different configurations to match varying gas consumption requirements while maintaining the same basic design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular elements are connected to form a network, then flexible gas distribution is achieved, but alignment differences between elements must be managed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork flexibilityVSAvoidalignment management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The gas distribution circuit incorporates flexible gas conduits that can accommodate misalignments between modular elements. These flexible connections absorb positional variations and allow modular elements to be connected without precise alignment, simplifying network assembly and configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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 modular system simplifies installation, adapts to sites without infrastructure, and manages gas distribution flexibly, enabling easy addition or removal of gas sources and flexible network alignment, ensuring secure and efficient gas supply.

Implementation Method 1

the outlet orifice being connected, via a pressure regulator, to a gas distribution circuit

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure reduction: Pressure Drop

Data Source

PatentEP2618039B1Modular element for dispensing pressurised gas and corresponding facility

Publication Date: 2015.03.04 LAIR LIQUIDE SA POUR LETUDE & LEXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE

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AI summary

Modular pressurized gas distribution element comprising a housing (2) containing at least one pressurized gas reservoir (3), the at least one reservoir (3) being provided with an outlet orifice connected, via a pressure regulator (4), to a gas distribution circuit (15, 5), characterized in that the modular element (1) comprises a cover (6) for the housing (2), the cover (6) selectively closing an open face of the housing (2) and forming a support for a first (5) and a second (15) gas lines forming at least a part of the gas distribution circuit (15, 5), the first gas line (5) being provided with a first free end (51) and a second free end (50) each provided with a fluidic connection member,the second gas line (15) being provided with a first free end (150) provided with a fluidic connection element selectively removably connected to an inlet of depressurized gas from the regulator (4) of the at least one tank (3) and a second end (151) connected to the first (5) line, between the two ends (50, 51) of said first (5) line,