Nested Heating and Cooling Layout for Compact Tempering Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature control devices require a large amount of space due to the separate arrangements of heating and cooling devices, which hampers efficient temperature control and space utilization.
Innovation Solution
The heating and cooling devices are nested within a common cylindrical container, with a circulating device that uses rotational movement to guide the temperature control fluid between the windings, allowing for compact design and efficient heating or cooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heating and cooling devices are arranged separately, then each device can be optimized for its function, but the overall device requires a large amount of space
Solution Approach 1:
The heating device and cooling device are arranged in a nested configuration where the cooling device is positioned inside the heating device's cylindrical container. This nesting arrangement allows both devices to occupy the same spatial envelope, significantly reducing the overall footprint while maintaining functional independence of each device
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a planar side-by-side arrangement to a three-dimensional nested arrangement. The heating device forms an outer cylindrical structure, while the cooling device is positioned concentrically inside, utilizing the radial dimension to achieve compact integration without compromising individual device performance
2Temperature
If the temperature control fluid is heated to high temperatures, then the desired temperature range is achieved, but heat loss to surrounding components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling device is nested inside the heating device, creating a concentric arrangement where the cooling coils are surrounded by the heating jacket. This allows the cooling device to counteract heat loss from the heating process, enabling precise temperature control while reducing net energy consumption through localized thermal management
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different thermal management strategies to different regions of the system. The heating device provides overall thermal energy, while the cooling device locally compensates for heat losses in specific areas, creating a differentiated thermal environment that optimizes both temperature achievement and energy efficiency
3Productivity
If the circulating device uses rotational movement to guide fluid, then heat transfer efficiency is improved, but the mechanical complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circulating device employs curved or spiral flow paths within the cylindrical container, utilizing the natural rotational movement of the fluid to enhance heat transfer. The curved geometry promotes turbulent flow and better fluid distribution around the heating and cooling surfaces, improving thermal efficiency without requiring complex mechanical moving parts
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 configuration significantly reduces space requirements while enabling effective temperature control, allowing the temperature control fluid to be heated or cooled quickly and precisely, maintaining a narrow temperature tolerance range.
Implementation Method 1
the heating device 3 for heating the temperature control fluid in particular to temperatures of up to +400° C.
Implementation Method 2
the cooling device 5, which is formed in particular by the evaporator 5 of a refrigeration circuit 7
Implementation Method 3
the tempering fluid flowing around the first evaporator 5 is cooled
Implementation Method 4
a circulating device in the form of an impeller 15 is arranged... The tempering fluid conducted by means of the impeller 15 through the fluid guide 21
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AI summary
The device (101) has a cooling device (107) formed by vaporization of a coolant circuit. A closed fluid guiding unit (112) guides tempering fluid i.e. thermo oil, in the device, and guides the fluid between the device and a consumer load. A helical heating device (105) and the cooling device are connected to each other and arranged in a cylindrical container (103) that is provided as a part of the closed fluid guiding unit. A circulation unit (113) i.e. pump wheel, is arranged in the closed fluid guiding unit, and is formed such that the tempering fluid is transferred to the container.