Electrochemical Reactor Support Structure for Electrode Weight Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrochemical water treatment systems face challenges in designing the shell structure to accommodate the mechanical rigidity requirements of electrode plates, limiting optimization and increasing costs due to the need for robust materials.
Innovation Solution
A separate support structure is introduced to carry the weight of the electrode plates, allowing the shell structure to be designed for optimal electrochemical treatment without mechanical rigidity constraints, enabling the use of lower-cost materials and facilitating easier electrode plate replacement and monitoring through weight sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the shell structure is designed to carry the load of electrode plates, then mechanical strength is improved, but design flexibility and material selection are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two separate structural components: a shell structure for electrochemical optimization and a support structure for mechanical load-bearing. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized for its specific function without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical load-bearing function is extracted from the shell structure and assigned to a separate support structure. This extraction releases the shell structure from mechanical rigidity constraints, enabling greater design flexibility and material selection freedom.
2Reliability
If robust materials are used for the shell structure to support electrode plates, then mechanical reliability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical support function is extracted and assigned to a dedicated support structure, allowing the shell structure to use lower-cost materials that are optimized for electrochemical performance rather than mechanical strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure assumes the mechanical load-bearing role, enabling the shell structure to be constructed from more economical materials that would not suffice if they had to bear the electrode plate loads alone.
3Strength
If the shell structure carries electrode plate load, then structural integrity is improved, but ease of electrode replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the support function into an independent support structure, the shell structure can be designed with easy access features for electrode replacement without compromising overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical support function is extracted to a separate structure, allowing the shell to be designed prioritizing ease of maintenance and electrode replacement operations.
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 enhances the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of the electrochemical reactor, allowing for optimized treatment processes, reduced material costs, and improved monitoring and control capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
The underlying principle is that water is passes by electrically charged electrodes, thus electrochemically removing impurities
Implementation Method 2
a weight sensor means for measuring a weight of the at least one electrode plate
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AI summary
An electrochemical reactor (1) comprising a shell structure (3) and a support structure (2) for supporting the shell structure on a base. The support structure (2) comprises at least one support element (2a) supporting the shell structure (3) from the ledge (7a). A head room portion (7) comprises, within the inner space of the shell structure (3), at least one shelf for receiving and supporting at least one lug portion of at least one electrode plate for suspending the electrode plate. The shelf being located, when in use, preferably directly above the ledge (7a). An apparatus, system, methods, and computer program products related to the electrochemical reactor are also disclosed.