Hydrodynamic Pipeline Cleaning Nozzle with Push Rod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydrodynamic pipe cleaning methods are inefficient in removing hard incrustations and concrete blockages in pipelines due to high energy requirements and environmental concerns, and often result in flooding and soiling during the cleaning process.
Innovation Solution
A method using a pressure jet nozzle propelled by a push rod, which converts kinetic energy into cleaning energy, allowing for lower pump output and reduced water usage, with a rotating point jet nozzle effectively breaking up deposits without damaging the pipe, and a push rod that can navigate bends and branches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If hydrodynamic pipe cleaning uses high-pressure liquid jets to remove hard incrustations, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but energy consumption and water usage increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional hydrodynamic mechanical cleaning system with a thermal field-based cleaning system. Instead of using high-pressure liquid jets to mechanically erode incrustations, the invention uses thermal energy to dissolve or soften the deposits, making them removable with minimal mechanical force. This substitution of mechanical action with thermal action significantly reduces energy consumption while maintaining cleaning effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state and properties of the cleaning fluid by heating it to high temperatures. This parameter change (temperature) transforms the cleaning mechanism from mechanical impact to thermal dissolution, allowing the removal of hard incrustations with much lower pressure and energy input. The heated fluid's enhanced solvent properties enable effective cleaning without the energy-intensive high-pressure systems.
2Productivity
If hydrodynamic pipe cleaning uses high-pressure liquid jets, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but environmental impact and flooding risk increase
Solution Approach 1:
By replacing the high-pressure mechanical jet system with a thermal field-based cleaning system, the invention eliminates the harmful effects associated with high-pressure water discharge. The thermal cleaning method does not generate flooding risks or environmental contamination from high-volume water discharge, while still achieving effective removal of hard incrustations through thermal dissolution.
3Productivity
If mechanical pipe cleaning devices are used to remove solid deposits, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but pipe damage risk increases due to impact stress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical impact-based cleaning with thermal field-based cleaning. Instead of using rotating brushes or high-pressure jets that exert mechanical impact stress on the pipe walls, the invention uses heated fluid to thermally dissolve or soften deposits. This eliminates the risk of impact damage to the pipe structure while maintaining effective cleaning capability.
4Productivity
If chemical cleaning methods are used to dissolve incrustations, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but environmental burden increases due to chemical waste
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the cleaning mechanism from chemical dissolution to thermal dissolution. By using heated water or steam instead of chemical solvents, the system achieves effective removal of incrustations through thermal energy alone. This eliminates the need for harmful chemical substances and their associated environmental waste problems, while maintaining cleaning effectiveness.
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
Achieves effective removal of incrustations and concrete blockages with lower energy consumption and reduced water quantity, minimizing environmental impact and preventing flooding, while being more compact and energy-efficient than traditional methods.
Implementation Method 1
converts kinetic energy into cleaning energy
Implementation Method 2
a pressure jet nozzle effectively breaking up deposits
Implementation Method 3
the rinsing head is pushed forward by the recoil force of the cleaning liquid
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method and to a device for hydrodynamically treating defects in the interior of pipelines, in particular for reclaiming and cleaning water-bearing pipelines (1) in household and industrial areas. A pressure jet nozzle (5) is thereby pushed forward by means of a pushing bar (9) having a high compressive and tensile strength, until the defect in the pipeline (1) is reached. The pressure jet nozzle (5) can have working fluid applied thereto by means of a pressure hose (8) outside of the pipeline system. The pressure jet (7) impinging on the defect location with high kinetic energy thereby eliminates the defect.