Natural Heat Equalizer Circulation 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, combined with a heat equalizer and fluid transmission ducts to regulate temperature through fluid circulation, reducing the need for energy-intensive cooling or heating systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional active temperature equalization devices are used, then temperature regulation function is achieved, but cost and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes the natural thermal energy storage and release capabilities of the earth itself to provide temperature equalization. The earth acts as a self-regulating thermal reservoir, absorbing excess heat during the day and releasing it during cooler periods, eliminating the need for external energy input for temperature regulation
Solution Approach 2:
A heat exchange medium (fluid circulating through pipes) serves as an intermediary between the earth's thermal energy and the installation requiring temperature control. This medium transfers thermal energy passively between the earth and the installation, enabling temperature regulation without direct energy consumption
2Temperature
If conventional active temperature equalization devices are used, then temperature regulation function is achieved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The earth's natural thermal mass serves as a free, self-regulating temperature control system. By utilizing the earth's inherent ability to store and release thermal energy, the system eliminates the need for expensive active heating and cooling equipment, significantly reducing manufacturing and operational costs
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts thermal energy directly from the earth's natural heat carrier through simple heat exchange pipes, rather than using complex active temperature control devices. This extraction approach uses readily available natural resources to provide temperature regulation at minimal cost
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 effective temperature regulation with reduced energy consumption by leveraging natural thermal energy, enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of temperature control in industrial and environmental applications.
Implementation Method 1
a heat equalizer with good thermal conduction performance disposed in the natural heat carrier to regulate the fluid with temperature difference passing through the heat equalizer for temperature equalization
Implementation Method 2
The fluid passes through the installation to regulate for temperature equalization, and flows back to the heat equalization installation disposed in the natural heat carrier
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AI summary
A temperature equalization system, including an installation, a heat equalizer disposed in a natural heat carrier and being made of a material of heat conduction to exchange heat with the natural heat carrier, a fluid transmission duct disposed between the heat equalizer and the installation and having a fluid contained therein for heat transmission, a pump connected in series with the fluid transmission duct for pumping the fluid, and a control means controlling an operation of temperature equalization system. The control means controls the pump to pump the fluid through the fluid transmission duct and an interior of the installation.