Modular fluid heating device, heating system provided with such a fluid heating device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid heating systems require frequent maintenance, are less efficient, and often necessitate gas connections and flue gas outlets, limiting their adaptability and scalability in applications like central heating.
Innovation Solution
A modular fluid heating device utilizing infrared lamps with a concentric sleeve and sealing ring design, connected via supply and discharge conduits, allowing for easy module replacement and adjustment of heating capacity, and incorporating a silicone casing for thermal insulation and directional flow obstacles for enhanced efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fluid heating systems are used, then heating function is provided, but maintenance frequency increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is divided into modular heating modules that can be independently replaced. Each module contains an infrared lamp, fluid tube, and mounting structure, allowing selective replacement of only the heating element without draining the entire system or replacing complex assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional gas-based heating mechanisms with electric infrared lamps. This substitution eliminates the need for gas connections, flue gas outlets, and associated safety systems, reducing maintenance requirements while improving heating efficiency through direct infrared radiation.
2Power
If gas-fired heating systems are used, then heating capacity is sufficient, but gas connections and flue gas outlets are required, reducing adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
Gas-fired heating systems are replaced with electric infrared lamp modules. This substitution eliminates the need for gas connections, flue gas outlets, and associated ventilation requirements, enabling installation in locations where gas infrastructure is unavailable or restricted while maintaining adequate heating capacity.
3Power
If heating capacity is increased to meet demand, then heating performance improves, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system uses modular heating modules that can be independently added or removed. Each module contains an infrared lamp, fluid tube, and mounting structure, allowing the heating capacity to be scaled by simply adding or removing modules rather than reconfiguring complex piping or electrical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of heating capacity by adding or removing modules based on actual demand. The modular design enables flexible configuration where modules can be independently installed, removed, or replaced without affecting other parts of the system, simplifying both installation and future modifications.
4Ease of repair
If modular design is implemented for easy replacement, then maintenance ease improves, but connection reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The modular heating modules are pre-assembled with integrated mounting structures, fluid tube connections, and sealing elements. The threaded necks and sealing rings are pre-positioned during manufacturing, ensuring reliable connections while allowing easy module replacement. This preliminary assembly maintains connection reliability while enabling simple maintenance operations.
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 provides efficient, quick heating with reduced maintenance needs, eliminating gas connections and flue gas outlets, enabling flexible capacity adjustment and efficient heat transfer, suitable for various applications including central heating, industrial, and domestic use.
Implementation Method 1
a heating device (1) comprising at least one heating module (6), wherein the heating module (6) comprises a tube (7) and an infrared lamp (16)
Implementation Method 2
wherein in each neck a sealing ring (11) is arranged between the neck (9) and the sleeve (10)
Implementation Method 3
a threaded ring (12) is configured to cooperate with the thread of the neck (9), and which engages the sealing ring (11) so as to seal the ends of the fluid tube (7)
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AI summary
A modular fluid heating device for a heating system having a fluid circuit includes a supply conduit and a discharge conduit, which are connectable to a return side and a feeding side of the fluid circuit of the heating system, and having at least one fluid heating module which is connectable to the supply conduit and the discharge conduit. A sleeve is arranged concentrically within the fluid tube, which sleeve extends at least into the necks of the fluid tube. A threaded ring is configured to cooperate with a thread of the neck, and engages a sealing ring so as to seal the ends of the fluid tube. The fluid tube has, spaced apart from the respective necks, an inlet or and outlet, respectively, which can be coupled directly with the discharge conduit or supply conduit, respectively. The fluid heating module further includes an infrared lamp.