Sorbent Regeneration Filter with Triangular Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sorbent regeneration filters in gas dehydration processes face challenges with dust generation and solid material breakthrough, which can lead to fouling in downstream equipment and reduced operational life.
Innovation Solution
A filter design featuring a central rod, support frames, and a filter screen with triangular support members distributed along the central rod, providing structural reinforcement and even gas flow distribution to capture dust effectively, thereby preventing solid material breakthrough and extending equipment life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional filter is used in sorbent regeneration, then dust can be captured to some extent, but solid material breakthrough occurs and downstream equipment becomes fouled
Solution Approach 1:
The filter is divided into multiple functional zones: a filter screen for initial dust capture, support frames with triangular support members for structural reinforcement and flow distribution, and a base for collection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, preventing solid material breakthrough while capturing dust effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter acts as an intermediary component between the sorbent regeneration process and downstream equipment. It captures dust and solid particles generated during sorbent regeneration, preventing them from reaching and fouling downstream equipment, thus protecting the overall system reliability.
2Reliability
If the filter structure is reinforced to prevent solid material breakthrough, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement structure is segmented into modular support frames with triangular support members distributed at intervals along the central rod. This segmentation provides structural reinforcement where needed while avoiding unnecessary complexity in low-stress areas, maintaining reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Triangular support members are strategically positioned at locations where structural reinforcement is most needed to prevent solid material breakthrough. This local quality approach reinforces critical areas while keeping other areas simpler, balancing reliability with device complexity.
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 filter design enhances durability and operational longevity by effectively capturing dust and preventing fouling in downstream equipment, ensuring consistent performance and extended service life.
Implementation Method 1
The filter screen surrounds the support frames and is coupled to the support frames and to the base
Implementation Method 2
Adsorption involves the use of a sorbent. As gas flows past the sorbent, water adsorbs to the sorbent
Implementation Method 3
the sorbent is regenerated by heating the sorbent to desorb the water from the sorbent
Data Source
AI summary
A filter for a sorbent regeneration process includes a base, a central rod, support frames, and a filter screen. The central rod is coupled to the base and defines a longitudinal axis of the filter. Each of the support frames are coupled to and protrude radially from the central rod. Each of the support frames are coupled to the base. For each pair of neighboring support frames, the filter includes a triangular support member disposed between the pair of neighboring support frames. Each triangular member is coupled to the central rod and to each of the neighboring support frames. The filter screen surrounds the support frames and is coupled to the support frames and to the base.