Self-Oscillating Nozzle for Pulse-Jet Cleaning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current pulse-jet cleaning devices for high-temperature filters face issues with high pressure requirements, non-uniform cleaning effects, and low efficiency due to single-pressure wave generation, leading to vibration, incomplete deashing, and reduced service life of filtration pipelines.

Innovation Solution

A self-oscillating nozzle is integrated into the pulse-jet cleaning device, generating multiple pressure oscillatory waves during back-flushing, improving uniformity and regeneration efficiency while reducing thermal impact and back-flushing flow consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a conventional single-hole nozzle is used for pulse-jet cleaning, then the device structure is simple, but the cleaning effect is non-uniform and efficiency is low due to single-pressure wave generation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecleaning efficiencyVSAvoidnozzle structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The single-hole nozzle is segmented into multiple holes arranged in specific patterns (e.g., triangular, square, or hexagonal arrays). This segmentation allows multiple pressure waves to be generated simultaneously during back-flushing, improving cleaning efficiency and uniformity without requiring complex external control systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The multi-hole nozzle creates periodic pressure waves that propagate through the filtration element in a coordinated sequence. The periodic action ensures comprehensive coverage of the filtration surface, addressing non-uniform cleaning issues while maintaining a relatively simple nozzle structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If high pressure is applied during back-flushing to improve cleaning effect, then the deashing performance improves, but the filtration pipeline experiences vibration and thermal impact reducing service life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeashing performanceVSAvoidservice life of filtration pipeline
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Different holes in the nozzle are designed with different diameters, orientations, or flow rates to create localized pressure distributions tailored to specific cleaning needs. This allows effective deashing while distributing thermal and mechanical stress more evenly, reducing vibration and thermal impact on the filtration pipeline

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The nozzle design incorporates dynamic flow characteristics where multiple pressure waves are generated in a controlled sequence rather than a single high-pressure impulse. This dynamic approach achieves effective cleaning while reducing peak pressure impacts and thermal shock to the filtration element

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If multiple pressure waves are generated to improve cleaning uniformity, then regeneration efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveregeneration efficiencyVSAvoidnozzle structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The nozzle is segmented into multiple holes with specific geometric arrangements that naturally generate multiple pressure waves. The segmentation is achieved through straightforward structural design rather than complex mechanical or electronic systems, improving regeneration efficiency while maintaining manufacturing simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The nozzle parameters (hole diameter, spacing, arrangement pattern, orientation) are optimized to control the generation and propagation of multiple pressure waves. By adjusting these parameters, efficient cleaning is achieved without requiring complex active control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 self-oscillating nozzle enhances regeneration efficiency, reduces energy loss, and prolongs the service life of filtration pipelines by generating multiple pressure waves in a single pulse, addressing non-uniformity and thermal impact issues.

Implementation Method 1

the self-oscillating nozzle comprises a hollow cylindrical self-oscillating chamber, which has a gas inlet at an upper end and a gas outlet at a lower end, and an oscillating frequency regulating part... generating multiple pressure waves in a single pulse

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure wave generation: Shock Wave

Implementation Method 2

A self-oscillating nozzle is integrated into the pulse-jet cleaning device, generating multiple pressure oscillatory waves during back-flushing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSelf-oscillation: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS9409113B2Self-oscillating nozzle and pulse-jet cleaning system with the same
Publication Date: 2016.08.09 CHINA UNIV OF PETROLEUM (BEIJING)
  • US9409113B2 patent drawing
  • US9409113B2 patent drawing
  • US9409113B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention relates to a pulse-jet cleaning device for filter with a self-oscillating nozzle, in which a tube sheet of the filter is provided with a filtration unit thereon, with a cleaning gas chamber above the tube sheet and a dust-containing gas chamber under the tube sheet; and the pulse-jet cleaning device includes an ejector and a back-flushing pipeline, with one end of the back-flushing pipeline connected to a back-flushing gas tank through a pulse back-flushing valve, the other end of the back-flushing pipeline being provided with a self-oscillating nozzle corresponding to the top portion of the ejector; and the self-oscillating nozzle includes a hollow cylindrical self-oscillating chamber, which has a gas inlet at an upper end connected to the back-flushing pipeline and a gas outlet at a lower end.