Sludge Filter Device with Segmented Flow Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sludge filter devices for heating and conditioning circuits suffer from significant pressure drops and varying filtering effectiveness due to non-uniform water flow paths and connection modes to hydraulic pipes.
Innovation Solution
A sludge filter device with three ducts arranged at 90°, featuring a flow diverting member that creates two separate flow paths with constant cross sections, and a filter cartridge with magnets to maximize impurity retention, minimizing pressure losses and enhancing filtering efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If water flow passes through the filter cartridge with deviations at inlet and outlet ducts, then filtering action is achieved, but pressure drops increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The internal volume of the main body is segmented into two separate flow paths by a flow diverting member or septum. The first flow path includes two of the three perpendicular ducts, while the second flow path includes the third duct and the passage connected to the cup-shaped container. This segmentation allows water to flow through substantially constant cross sections, minimizing pressure losses while maintaining filtering effectiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If three ducts are arranged at 90° in the main body for versatile mounting, then adaptability is improved, but flow path complexity increases causing pressure losses
Solution Approach 1:
The flow diverting member subdivides the complex three-duct configuration into two simpler, separate flow paths with constant cross sections. This segmentation simplifies the flow path configuration while preserving the adaptability provided by the three perpendicular ducts arranged at 90°.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the path of water flow through the filter cartridge depends on connection mode, then adaptability is improved, but filtering effectiveness varies
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the flow into two separate paths with constant cross sections, the flow diverting member ensures that water always flows through the filter cartridge in a controlled manner regardless of the connection mode. This maintains consistent filtering effectiveness across different mounting orientations and connection configurations.
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 solution reduces pressure losses and improves filtering effectiveness by maintaining constant cross sections for water flow paths and utilizing magnets for enhanced impurity retention, while allowing for efficient venting and maintenance without risking splashes or surface contamination.
Implementation Method 1
magnets can be housed to favor the retaining of ferrous impurities
Implementation Method 2
a flow diverting member or septum that subdivides the internal volume so as to define two separate flow paths with substantially constant cross sections for the passage of water
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AI summary
The invention relates to a sludge filter device (100) in the main body (110) of which three ducts (111, 112, 113) are formed, disposed at 90° relative to each another and having the same cross-section and attacks configured for connection to line pipes and/or hydraulic appliances. A passage (114) is also provided in the main body (110) to allow fluid communication with a cup-shaped container (120) connectable to the main body (110), in which the passage substantially has the same cross-section as the three ducts (111, 112, 113). In the area where the axes (A, B, C) of the three ducts (111, 112, 113) and the axis (D) of the passage (114) cross each other, a flow diverting member or septum (115) is disposed, which divides the internal volume of the main body (110) so as to define in it two separate flow paths, a first flow path comprising two (112, 113) of the three ducts (111, 112, 113) perpendicular to each other and a second flow path comprising the third (111) of the three ducts (111, 112, 113) and the passage (114) in fluid communication with the cup-shaped container (120). Thanks to this configuration it is possible to minimize pressure losses caused by the sludge filter device (110) in a water flow passing through it.