Replaceable Filter Cartridge with Spinner for Oil Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter systems for compressible fluids and oil in compressor systems face inefficiencies and limitations, particularly in effectively removing unwanted oil through coalescence filters, necessitating a more effective and modular solution.
Innovation Solution
A filter system with a replaceable cartridge that includes a filter media, an annular-shaped airflow spinner, and an end cap, where the spinner and end cap are chemically bonded to the filter media, and the materials are designed for thermal oxidation, enabling efficient oil removal and modular handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional filter system is used for removing oil from compressed air, then the filtering function is provided, but the system lacks modularity and ease of replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The filter system is divided into separate modular components: a reusable filter housing and a replaceable filter cartridge. The cartridge contains the filter media, spinner, and end cap as integrated sub-components that can be independently replaced without replacing the entire filter system, enabling easy maintenance and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter cartridge is designed as a universal replaceable unit that can be installed in various filter housings of the same type. The standardized interface and dimensions allow the same cartridge design to serve multiple functions and applications, improving ease of operation while maintaining system compatibility.
2Productivity
If a coalescence filter is used to remove oil from mixed flows, then oil removal is achieved, but the system lacks efficiency and requires improvement in filtering performance
Solution Approach 1:
The filter media is designed with optimized porosity and pore size distribution to enhance coalescence efficiency. The porous structure facilitates effective separation of oil droplets from compressed air while maintaining high airflow productivity, resolving the contradiction between filtering efficiency and oil removal effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter system utilizes changes in physical parameters such as pressure differential, flow velocity, and temperature to optimize coalescence performance. The spinner creates centrifugal forces that enhance oil droplet separation, improving both productivity and reliability of oil removal without requiring system redesign.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If filter materials are designed for thermal oxidation and incineration, then environmental friendliness is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The filter media and end cap are constructed from materials with specific thermal properties that enable controlled oxidation and incineration. By selecting materials with appropriate ignition temperatures and burn rates, the system achieves environmental friendliness through complete combustion without requiring complex manufacturing processes or specialized material treatments.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter cartridge is designed as a disposable component that can be safely incinerated after use. The materials are selected to be inexpensive and fully biodegradable through thermal oxidation, eliminating environmental concerns associated with disposal while keeping manufacturing simple and cost-effective.
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 system effectively removes oil from mixed flows of compressible fluids, with the modular design allowing for easy replacement and efficient fluid circulation, enhancing the cleanliness of the compressed air while being environmentally friendly through incineration capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
compressor systems having a replaceable coalescence filter cartridge
Implementation Method 2
an annular-shaped airflow spinner... structured to impart a circumferential component of swirl to a passing flow of fluid
Implementation Method 3
the materials are designed for thermal oxidation, enabling efficient oil removal and modular handling
Data Source
AI summary
A filter system can include a replaceable filter cartridge having a spinner element structured to swirl a mixed flow of compressible fluid and oil, as well as an end cap used to enclose an open interior of a filter media of the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge can be configured to interface with and be supported by a mesh holder. A housing can be attached over the filter cartridge to enclose the system and create a flow path for a mixed flow of compressible fluid and oil. The replaceable filter cartridge can be constructed of materials suitable for disposal in a waste incineration process. The mesh holder can be inserted on a combo-block and secured in place by a compression fitting. A stand pipe can extend into the interior of the filter media and be coupled with a central passage of the mesh holder.