Removal device with flow control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conduit systems face contamination issues due to dirt particles and gas bubbles, which can lead to system clogging, pump damage, and increased energy consumption, necessitating an efficient removal method.
Innovation Solution
A removal device with a branch flow control member that adjusts the flow rate into an inner space, allowing for high initial removal of larger particles and bubbles, then reducing flow to minimize energy consumption and allow smaller particles to settle, utilizing a combination of centrifugal and settling principles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a removal device is used to remove dirt particles and gas bubbles from liquid in a conduit system, then contamination removal effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases due to the need to circulate liquid through the removal device
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies a dynamic flow control member that can adjust the flow rate of liquid through the removal device. This allows the system to adapt between high flow rates for effective contamination removal and low flow rates for energy conservation, resolving the contradiction between removal effectiveness and energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the flow rate parameter dynamically based on system needs. By adjusting the flow control member, the system can operate at different flow rates to balance contamination removal effectiveness with energy consumption requirements
2Productivity
If a high flow rate is used through the removal device, then dirt particle and gas bubble removal efficiency is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic flow control member enables the system to switch between high flow rates for efficient contamination removal and low flow rates for energy conservation, allowing the system to optimize productivity while managing energy consumption based on operational requirements
3Use of energy by moving object
If a low flow rate is used through the removal device, then energy consumption is reduced, but contamination removal effectiveness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The flow control member allows dynamic adjustment between low flow rates for energy conservation and high flow rates when contamination removal effectiveness is prioritized, enabling the system to balance these conflicting requirements based on operational conditions
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
The device effectively removes contaminants with high initial efficiency and reduces energy usage over time, extending pump life and maintaining system performance.
Implementation Method 1
The device effectively removes contaminants with high initial efficiency and reduces energy usage over time, extending pump life and maintaining system performance
Implementation Method 2
reducing flow to minimize energy consumption and allow smaller particles to settle
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AI summary
The invention relates to a removal device for removing gas bubbles and/or dirt particles from a liquid in a liquid conduit system, wherein the removal device comprises a main channel for a main flow, the main channel having an entry and an exit which are configured to be connected to the conduit system; a housing which defines an inner space, wherein the housing is arranged adjacent the main channel; at least one supply channel extending from the main channel to the inner space; at least one return channel extending from the inner space back to the main channel; a branch flow control member positioned in the main channel, the branch flow control member being movable between a first position in which the branch flow control member is constructed to branch off at least a part of the incoming main flow into the inner space via the supply channel and a second position in which the branch flow control member is constructed to branch off at least a part of the incoming main flow into the inner space via the supply channel, wherein in the first position the branch flow control member is constructed to branch off a larger part of the incoming main flow into the inner space via the supply channel than in the second position.