Steam Generator Combustion Efficiency in Carwash Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
The steam heating efficiency of steam generators in existing carwash machines is relatively low, which affects the overall car washing efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The carwash machine design includes a steam generator with a gas intake channel and a gas discharge channel, where air is blown in through a blower to enhance combustion efficiency, and a spray gun with a locking switch and sealing component to control fluid flow, improving steam generation and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional high-pressure water washing is used, then cleaning capability is achieved, but water pollution and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state of the washing medium from liquid water to steam. The steam generator converts water into high-temperature steam (parameter change from liquid to gas phase), which then condenses on the vehicle surface to provide cleaning. This phase change enables effective cleaning while reducing water consumption and pollution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of water throughout the system. Water is heated to become steam in the boiler, the steam travels through channels and condenses on the vehicle surface during washing, and the condensed water is then collected and reused. This cyclic phase transition process improves cleaning efficiency while minimizing water waste and environmental pollution.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If steam washing is implemented, then cleaning quality and environmental friendliness improve, but steam generation efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous steam generation and circulation. The steam generator operates continuously to produce steam, which flows through a closed-loop system including heating channels, washing channels, and condensation channels. This continuous operation maintains high steam heating efficiency while reducing energy waste compared to intermittent operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs nested structural design where the steam generator is integrated within the carwash machine body, and the heating channels are nested within the steam generator structure. The washing channels are positioned to receive steam from the generator, creating a compact nested arrangement that improves heat transfer efficiency and reduces energy loss.
3Productivity
If steam generator heating efficiency is improved, then car washing efficiency increases, but system complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The steam generator serves multiple functions simultaneously: it generates steam for heating, provides washing medium through condensation, and acts as a heat exchanger. The integrated design combines the boiler, steam distribution channels, and condensation collection system into a single multi-functional unit, improving washing efficiency without proportionally increasing system 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
This configuration increases the steam heating efficiency of the steam generator, enhancing the car washing process by ensuring better steam generation and distribution, thereby improving cleanliness and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The steam generator includes a combustion chamber, and the igniting component is arranged facing the combustion chamber, to ignite gas entering the combustion chamber
Implementation Method 2
The steam generator includes: a boiler body and an inner cover. The inner cover is sleeved on an outer side of the boiler body
Implementation Method 3
through the drying property of the steam, every small part of the car is thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, disinfected and deodorized
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AI summary
Provided is a carwash machine. The carwash machine includes: a steam generator and a spray gun connected to the steam generator. The steam generator has a gas outlet used for discharging gas. The spray gun includes a spray gun outer shell and an operating handle. The operating handle is provided on the spray gun outer shell. The steam generator includes: a boiler body, the boiler body having a combustion chamber, and the combustion chamber being in communication with the gas outlet; an inner cover, the inner cover being sleeved on an outer side of the boiler body, and a gap between the inner cover and the boiler body forming a gas discharge channel used for connecting the combustion chamber and the gas outlet; and an outer cover, the outer cover being sleeved on an outer side of the inner cover. The spray gun also includes: a locking switch.