U-Type Core Piping Insulation for Thermal Energy Loss Reduction
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Thermal energy loss occurs in U-type piping devices due to thermal conduction between adjacent piping segments of fluid inlet and outlet terminals with temperature differences in U-type piping heat exchangers.
Innovation Solution
The use of thermal insulating materials for the piping segments of fluid inlet and outlet terminals, or the installation of a thermal insulating structure between these terminals, within a thermal conductive cylinder to prevent heat loss during the passage of fluids with temperature differences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If thermal conductive material is used for piping segments, then thermal energy transfer efficiency is improved, but thermal energy loss occurs due to thermal conduction between adjacent piping segments with temperature difference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different thermal properties to different parts of the piping system: thermal conductive material is used in sections where heat transfer is desired (between fluid and ground), while thermal insulating material is used in sections where heat loss should be prevented (between adjacent piping segments with temperature difference). This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction by allowing both efficient heat transfer and heat loss prevention in different locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces thermal insulating material as an intermediary substance between adjacent piping segments (inlet and outlet terminals) to block unwanted thermal conduction. This intermediary prevents direct thermal contact between hot and cold pipes, thereby eliminating the parasitic heat loss while maintaining the thermal conductive pathways between the fluid and the surrounding ground through the thermal conductive cylinder.
2Loss of energy
If thermal insulating material is used for piping segments, then thermal energy loss is reduced, but thermal energy transfer efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent strategically locates thermal insulating material only at specific positions (between adjacent inlet and outlet piping segments) where heat loss occurs, while leaving other portions of the piping system made of thermal conductive material to maintain efficient thermal energy transfer between the fluid and the ground. This spatially selective application resolves the contradiction.
Solution Approach 2:
The piping system is segmented into different functional zones: sections requiring thermal conduction (fluid-to-ground heat exchange) and sections requiring thermal insulation (between adjacent pipes). By dividing the piping system into these functional segments with different material properties, the patent achieves both efficient heat transfer and heat loss prevention simultaneously.
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
Substantially reduces thermal energy loss by minimizing thermal conduction between adjacent piping segments, enhancing the efficiency of thermal energy transfer in U-type piping systems.
Implementation Method 1
the piping segments of fluid inlet terminal and/or outlet terminal are directly made of thermal insulating material, or thermal insulating structure is installed between the inlet terminal and the outlet terminal; so as to prevent thermal energy loss because of thermal conduction
Implementation Method 2
the above piping system is installed within the thermal conductive cylinder made of thermal conductive material
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a thermal conductive cylinder installed with U-type core piping and loop piping for being installed within natural thermal storage body or artificial thermal storage body; wherein the piping segments of fluid inlet terminal and/or outlet terminal of the U-type core piping and loop piping are directly made of thermal insulating material, or thermal insulating structure is installed between the inlet terminal and the outlet terminal; so as to prevent thermal energy loss between adjacent piping segments on the same side when thermal conductive fluid with temperature difference passing through.