Natural Heat Carrier Equalization for Low-Energy Temperature Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional active temperature equalization devices are costly and energy-intensive for maintaining temperature regulation, particularly in environments requiring consistent thermal conditions.

Innovation Solution

A temperature equalization system utilizing a heat carrier from natural sources like earth, water bodies, or deserts, with a fluid circulation system that includes a heat equalizer and fluid transmission duct to regulate temperature through a one-way or two-way fluid flow, reducing the need for active heating or cooling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional active temperature equalization devices are used, then temperature regulation function is achieved, but cost and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature regulation functionVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention utilizes the earth itself as a heat carrier to provide passive temperature equalization. The fluid circulation system naturally exchanges heat with the earth without requiring active heating or cooling devices, making the system self-regulating and eliminating the need for external energy input for temperature control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces conventional active mechanical temperature control devices (heaters, coolers, compressors) with a passive thermal exchange system. The earth's natural thermal mass substitutes for mechanical temperature regulation equipment, achieving temperature equalization through natural heat conduction rather than mechanical action

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If conventional active temperature equalization devices are used, then temperature regulation function is achieved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature regulation functionVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system utilizes the earth's natural thermal properties as a free heat carrier, eliminating the need to purchase and install expensive active temperature control equipment. The fluid circulation system with heat exchangers leverages the earth's inherent thermal mass to provide cost-effective temperature regulation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces expensive, complex active temperature control devices with a simpler, more economical passive system. The fluid circulation system with heat exchangers is a cost-effective alternative to conventional HVAC equipment, utilizing readily available earth resources rather than requiring expensive specialized equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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

This approach provides efficient temperature regulation with reduced energy consumption by leveraging natural thermal energy, enhancing the reliability and cost-effectiveness of temperature control in industrial and environmental applications.

Implementation Method 1

a heat equalizer with good thermal conduction performance is disposed in the heat carrier to regulate the fluid with temperature difference passing through the installation for temperature equalization

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

fluid circulation system that includes a heat equalizer and fluid transmission duct to regulate temperature through a one-way or two-way fluid flow

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentUS8100172B2Installation adapted with temperature equalization system
Publication Date: 2012.01.24 YANG TAI HER
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  • US8100172B2 patent drawing
  • US8100172B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A temperature equalization system comprised of heat equalizer and fluid transmission duct disposed in a heat carrier existing in solid or liquid state in the nature where presents comparatively larger and more reliable heat carrying capacity; the fluid passes through the installation to regulate for temperature equalization, and flows back to the installation disposed in the natural carrier of heat for the installation providing good heat conduction with the natural heat carrier to provide the function of temperature equalization regulating on the backflow.