Panel Radiator Flow Split Layout for Uniform Heating Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plate heaters exhibit uneven heating outputs due to asymmetric heating medium flow cross-sections, leading to inconsistent heating performance.
Innovation Solution
The heating medium is divided into two separate flows in the lower collecting duct, allowing each flow to be directed through separate riser ducts to additional heating plates, ensuring symmetrical cross-sections and uniform heating capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the heating medium flow is divided asymmetrically in the lower collecting channel, then the device complexity is reduced, but the heating output uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heating medium flow is segmented into two separate flows in the lower collecting channel, with each flow directed through separate riser ducts to different heating plates. This segmentation enables symmetrical flow distribution and uniform heating output across all heating plates while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies asymmetry in reverse - by creating symmetrical flow paths despite the inherent asymmetry of the heating plate arrangement. The heating medium is distributed symmetrically through separate riser ducts to achieve uniform heating output across heating plates positioned at different locations
2Manufacturing precision
If separate heating medium pipes are used for each flow, then the heating output uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating medium pipe system is segmented into separate pipes for each flow path, allowing independent control and symmetrical distribution of heating medium to different heating plates. This segmentation achieves uniform heating output while the pipes are integrated into the existing structural framework
Solution Approach 2:
The heating medium pipes serve multiple functions: they distribute heating medium symmetrically to different heating plates, provide structural support, and are integrated with the connection parts. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components despite the separate pipe configuration
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 design achieves a more uniform heating output across the plate heater, enhancing heating performance and efficiency by maintaining symmetrical flow cross-sections.
Implementation Method 1
the heating medium flow after leaving the first riser channel in the upper collecting channel is divided into two flows
Implementation Method 2
flow together again in the lower collecting channel and together to the drain another riser
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AI summary
The method involves conducting heating agent from a heating agent connection into a lower side of a panel-type radiator in a front heating panel (2), a lower collecting channel (12), an upper collecting channel via a standpipe (14), the lower collecting channel via a sink channel, and the upper collecting channel via another standpipe. The agent is conducted from the upper collecting channel into a rear heating panel (4). The agent in the lower collecting channel is divided into two flows, which are separately conducted through the latter standpipe from the front panel and into the rear panel. An independent claim is also included for a panel-type radiator comprising heating panels.