Dual-Sided Reactor Cooling Structure for Higher Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional reactor units have limited cooling capabilities, primarily relying on heat radiation through the atmosphere from one surface, which restricts the cooling efficiency and increases the temperature of the reactor core, thereby limiting output.
Innovation Solution
The reactor unit incorporates a cooler with a metal plate covering the opposite surface of the reactor, creating a heat radiation path to enhance cooling, and an optional heat radiating member with elastic properties to improve heat conduction and vibration damping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the reactor is cooled only through heat radiation from one surface to the cooler, then the cooling system is simple, but the cooling capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from single-sided cooling to dual-sided cooling by adding a metal plate that enables heat radiation from the second surface of the reactor. This dimensional expansion of the cooling interface significantly enhances heat dissipation capability without requiring a complete redesign of the cooler structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooler structure is segmented into distinct functional components: the reactor cooling surface for direct heat radiation, and the metal plate that creates an additional heat radiation path. This segmentation allows each component to optimize its specific cooling function while working together to achieve superior overall cooling performance.
2Productivity
If heat radiation path is extended to the second surface of the reactor, then the cooling efficiency increases, but the temperature difference between surfaces must be managed
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the thermal parameters of the system by introducing a metal plate with specific thermal conductivity properties. This enables controlled heat transfer from the second surface, allowing the system to operate at higher overall power levels while managing surface temperature differences through the thermal characteristics of the metal plate.
3Temperature
If a heat radiating member with elastic force is introduced, then the heat conduction efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat radiating member with elastic force serves as an intermediary element between the reactor and the cooler. It enhances thermal contact and heat conduction efficiency through its elastic properties, while also providing vibration damping. This intermediary component bridges the thermal gap more effectively than rigid direct contact alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat radiating member performs multiple functions simultaneously: it enhances heat conduction from the reactor to the cooler, provides vibration damping through its elastic properties, and maintains thermal contact under varying operational conditions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components 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 configuration enhances cooling efficiency by radiating heat from both surfaces to the cooler, reducing temperature differences and increasing reactor output while suppressing vibrations and noise.
Implementation Method 1
Heat is radiated to the cooler from a surface of the reactor facing the cooler
Implementation Method 2
The metal plate covers the second surface and is thermally in contact with the reactor cooling surface
Implementation Method 3
The heat radiating member having an elastic force... The efficiency of heat conduction from the reactor to the cooler can be enhanced
Implementation Method 4
The heat radiating member can be made to function as a damper for damping kinetic energy, by adopting an elastic body
Implementation Method 5
The areas of contact of the heat radiating member with the reactor, the cooler, and the metal plate can be increased by applying the heat radiating member including the gel material
Data Source
AI summary
A reactor unit is equipped with a reactor and a cooler. A coolant flows through an interior of the cooler. The cooler cools the reactor through radiation of heat to the coolant. The reactor is mounted on an upper surface of an upper plate of the cooler. A lower surface of the reactor faces the upper plate of the cooler. An upper surface of the reactor is covered with a metal plate. The metal plate is thermally in contact with the upper surface of the upper plate of the cooler.