Rotary Submerged Pump Assembly for 360° Oxygenation Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional submerged pumps oxygenate liquids in a single direction, creating limited zones of action and 'dead zones' around the equipment, necessitating multiple installations and inefficient oxygenation due to unidirectional flow orientation.
Innovation Solution
A rotary system for submerged pumps incorporating an electric motor and propeller connected to a vertical shaft, powered by a motoreducer assembly, allowing 360° rotation and expanding the aeration zone of action.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional submerged pumps are used for oxygenation, then the equipment structure is simple and installation is straightforward, but the zone of action is limited and dead zones are created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the submerged pump rotatable around a vertical axis through a rotary system. The pump can rotate 360 degrees to cover the entire treatment area, transforming from a static single-direction oxygenation device to a dynamic multi-directional system. This resolves the contradiction by expanding the zone of action while accepting increased structural complexity through the addition of the rotary mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces rotational movement as an additional dimension of operation. Instead of oxygenating in a fixed conical zone, the pump now operates in three-dimensional space by rotating around the vertical axis, covering the entire circular treatment area. This dimensional change eliminates dead zones and maximizes the effective zone of action.
2Reliability
If multiple submerged pumps are installed to eliminate dead zones, then complete oxygenation coverage is achieved, but the number of equipments increases and power consumption rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple stationary pumps into a single rotatable pump system. By combining the oxygenation capability with rotational movement, one pump can perform the work of multiple fixed pumps, achieving complete area coverage while reducing the total number of units and associated power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic rotation capability allows a single pump to sequentially service the entire treatment area, replacing the need for multiple simultaneous stationary pumps. This dynamic approach maintains reliable oxygenation coverage while significantly reducing energy consumption by operating fewer units.
3Productivity
If conventional fixed submerged pumps are used, then the installation layout is simple, but the oxygenation efficiency is reduced due to limited zone of action
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamics by enabling the pump to rotate and change its oxygenation direction continuously. This dynamic operation allows the pump to cover the entire treatment area systematically, dramatically improving oxygenation efficiency and productivity despite the added complexity of the rotary mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable pump system achieves multi-functionality by serving multiple zones and directions with a single device. The pump can oxygenate any area within its rotational range, making it a universal solution that replaces multiple specialized fixed pumps, thereby improving overall productivity.
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 rotary system significantly increases the oxygenation zone, eliminating dead zones and reducing the number of required units, achieving a 12-fold larger area of action with improved efficiency and power consumption.
Implementation Method 1
motoreducer assembly, through a pulley transmission system. At the lower part of the rotation shaft (5) the submerged pump (1) will be set
Data Source
AI summary
ROTARY SYSTEM FOR SUBMERGED PUMPS. The rotary system (2), object of the present invention, is composed of a motoreducer assembly, which is coupled to a rotating shaft (5), through a pulley transmission system. At the lower part of the rotating shaft (5) the submerged pump (1) will be set.