Radiant module for forming a radiant body
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radiant body modules face challenges in heat exchange efficiency due to unpredictable air flow patterns and material limitations, leading to reduced performance and potential safety issues, as well as heat dispersion caused by external air turbulence.
Innovation Solution
A radiant module design comprising a first hollow body for heat carrier fluid circulation and a second hollow body acting as an air flow channel, creating a controlled 'flue' effect to optimize air flow and utilize materials with different heat exchange coefficients to enhance efficiency and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If direct heat exchange between heat carrier fluid and free air is used, then heat exchange occurs freely according to air flow patterns, but heat dispersion occurs due to external air turbulence and unpredictable air flow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a controlled air channel as an intermediary between the heat carrier fluid and the external environment. This channel mediates the heat exchange process by providing a defined pathway for air to interact with the heated surfaces, thereby preventing direct exposure to turbulent external air flows while maintaining effective heat transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a hollow body structure with thin walls that act as thermal interfaces. These walls provide a controlled boundary between the internal heat carrier fluid and the external environment, allowing thermal energy to pass through while protecting the internal fluid from external air turbulence and maintaining stable operating conditions.
2Productivity
If material with high coefficient of heat exchange is used, then thermal efficiency is improved, but operating temperatures become too high causing wear and safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the thermal exchange system into distinct segments: the heat carrier fluid circuit, the hollow body structure, and the controlled air channel. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the hollow body can use materials with appropriate thermal properties for safe operation, while the heat carrier fluid system maintains high thermal efficiency through controlled heat transfer surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The hollow body structure serves as an intermediary between the heat carrier fluid and the external air. It provides a thermal buffer that allows heat exchange to occur at controlled temperatures, preventing the external surfaces from reaching dangerously high temperatures while still enabling effective thermal transfer through the wall material.
3Productivity
If module shape is optimized for forced air passage zones, then heat exchange performance is improved, but appearance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The hollow body structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it contains the heat carrier fluid, provides structural support, enables controlled air passage, and presents an aesthetically pleasing external form. This multi-functionality allows the same component to satisfy both performance requirements and appearance considerations without requiring separate elements for each function.
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 optimizes air flow and heat exchange efficiency, reduces external air turbulence effects, and allows for independent material selection based on thermal efficiency and safety, improving the radiant body's performance and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
A heat carrier fluid, heated to a predetermined temperature by a thermal energy source, such as, for example, a boiler, flows inside the modules of the radiant body
Implementation Method 2
The radiant body therefore forms part of a water circuit in which the heat carrier fluid circulates
Implementation Method 3
the heat exchange occurs between the free air (at a low air) surrounding the radiant body and the heat carrier fluid (at a higher temperature than the free air) contained in the radiant body
Implementation Method 4
A radiant body is a known apparatus which, positioned inside a confined space or inside room, is designed to increase or maintain a predetermined temperature in the room
Implementation Method 5
creating a controlled 'flue' effect to optimize air flow
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AI summary
A radiant module (1) comprising: a first hollow body (3) defined by a front wall (301), a rear wall (302), two sides (303), a first top end (304) having a pair of holes (308) made on the corresponding sides (303) and a bottom end (305) having a pair of holes (308) made on the corresponding sides (303); the first hollow body (3) defines a component, in use, for the passage of a heat carrier fluid, a second hollow body (2) or cover casing inside of which is entirely contained the first hollow body (3); the second hollow body (2) has a front wall (201), a rear wall (202), two sides (203), a top (204), having an air discharge section (B) and a pair of holes (4) made on the corresponding sides (203) and a bottom (210) having an air intake section (A) and a pair of holes (4) made on the corresponding sides (203), the second hollow body (2) is configured for generating an inner zone which is able to define a channel (C2) for controlled flow of the air from the intake section (A) of the bottom towards the discharge section (B) of the top (204).