Precise temperature control device and method for fluid circulation unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid circulation units, such as liquid cooling vests, face challenges in maintaining precise temperature control, leading to undercooling issues and rapid cold loss, which are not suitable for users in high-temperature environments, especially for those with specific temperature requirements or weakened physical conditions.
Innovation Solution
A precise temperature control device and method for a fluid circulation unit, comprising a temperature controller with a shell, water tank, flow division device, and pumps, connected through pipelines, utilizing a microcontroller to adjust the rotation speed of pumps based on set and actual temperatures, ensuring a cold-heat adjustable circulating water path for the liquid cooling vest.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If cryogenic ice-water mixture is directly injected to the liquid cooling vest for cooling, then fast cooling effect is achieved, but the service time of cold source is reduced due to rapid cold loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary device (temperature control system with heating element, circulation pump, and temperature sensor) between the cold source and the liquid cooling vest. This intermediary system mediates the temperature control process by circulating liquid, adjusting its temperature, and controlling the flow rate, thereby preventing direct thermal exchange that causes rapid cold loss while maintaining effective cooling.
2Power
If cryogenic circulating liquid is directly injected into the liquid cooling vest, then rapid heat removal is achieved, but extreme temperature difference aggravates heat exchange with environment leading to rapid cold loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control system using a temperature sensor to continuously monitor the liquid temperature and a control unit to adjust the heating element and circulation pump accordingly. This feedback mechanism prevents extreme temperature differences by dynamically adjusting the liquid temperature and flow rate, thereby reducing environmental heat exchange losses while maintaining effective cooling power.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the cooling system dynamic by using a circulation pump to control liquid flow rate and a heating element to adjust liquid temperature based on real-time conditions. This dynamic adjustment prevents extreme temperature differences with the environment, reducing thermal losses while maintaining cooling effectiveness when needed.
3Device complexity
If traditional cryogenic liquid circulation is used, then simple structure is maintained, but precise temperature control cannot be achieved for users with specific temperature requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the system to self-regulate temperature through an automated control unit that receives input from a temperature sensor and automatically adjusts the heating element and circulation pump. This self-service mechanism achieves precise temperature control without requiring complex manual intervention or monitoring systems.
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 solution enables precise temperature control of the liquid in the vest, enhancing user comfort and extending the service time of the cold source by maintaining optimal body heat exchange efficiency, while being simple, cost-effective, and reliable.
Implementation Method 1
Cooling liquid exchanges heat with a user through continuous circulation to take away the heat generated by the body of the user
Implementation Method 2
the water tank is provided with a temperature sensor
Implementation Method 3
a water inlet of the first water pump is connected to the cold source container through a first pipeline, and a water outlet is connected to the water tank through a second pipeline
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a precise temperature control device and method for a fluid circulation unit. The device includes a temperature controller, a cold source container, and a liquid cooling vest. The temperature controller includes a shell. a water tank, a first water pump, a second water pump, and a main control panel. The first water pump is connected to the cold source container and the water tank. The second water pump is connected to the water tank and the liquid cooling vest. The liquid cooling vest is connected to the cold source container and the water tank. The water tank is provided with a temperature sensor. The main control panel is electrically connected to an operation apparatus.