Multi-Channel Water Tank Flow Layout for Uniform Experimental Currents
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional flow-making methods in large-scale experimental water tanks face inefficiencies in creating uniform water flow, lack flexibility, occupy valuable space, and are costly due to complex pipeline structures, leading to inaccurate experiments and high maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A multi-channel flow-making device with coordinated water pumps and corridors, utilizing annular backflow and upper corridors, along with real-time control systems, to create uniform flow distribution and flexible operation, reducing space occupation and energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional single-channel flow-making methods are used, then the system structure is simple, but the water flow uniformity and efficiency are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank is divided into multiple channels with independent flow-making water pumps for each channel. This segmentation allows each pump to independently control water flow in its designated channel, achieving uniform water flow distribution across the entire tank while maintaining a relatively simple overall system structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex pipeline structures are used, then the water flow control flexibility is improved, but the space occupation and construction cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The complex pipeline structures are extracted and replaced with a simplified configuration where flow-making water pumps are directly positioned in the water tank. Each pump draws water from and returns water to the tank, eliminating the need for extensive external pipelines while maintaining flexible water flow control capability.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple water pumps are arranged in complex pipelines, then the water flow distribution uniformity is improved, but the space for equipment mounting is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The flow-making function and water circulation function are merged into a single integrated system where multiple water pumps operate directly within the water tank. This eliminates separate pipeline structures and maximizes the available space for equipment mounting while achieving uniform water flow distribution through coordinated pump operation.
4Ease of manufacture
If conventional flow-making methods are used, then the initial construction cost is lower, but the energy consumption and maintenance cost are higher
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamically controllable water pumps with adjustable speeds and variable flow rates. This dynamic operation allows each pump to operate at optimal efficiency points, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining flexible water flow control. The real-time monitoring and adjustment capabilities enable the system to adapt to different experimental requirements without wasting energy.
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 achieves efficient, uniform, and flexible water flow management, optimizing space utilization, reducing costs, and ensuring continuous operation with minimal energy consumption and high reliability.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of flow-making water pumps 2, an efficient water flow circulation system is formed
Implementation Method 2
With the design of the lower annular backflow corridor and the upper corridor, a uniform water flow distribution is achieved
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a multi-channel flow-making device and method for a large-scale experimental water tank. The flow-making device includes a large-scale experimental water tank bottom, flow-making water pumps, flow meters, pressure gauges, a lower annular backflow corridor, outflow corridors for gradual transition section, upper corridors, and a control system. The present disclosure solves the problems of low efficiency, poor uniformity, limited flexibility, unreasonable structural and spatial design, and high cost existing in the existing flow-making methods.