Venturi Forced Induction With Vortex Suction for Energy Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently converting thermal energy into mechanical energy while minimizing emissions and improving propulsion systems for deep earth penetration.
Innovation Solution
The use of Venturi devices that create a Venturi effect by directing a primary flow through a converging and diverging portion, combined with a secondary input to create a vortex, which enhances suction and energy transfer, is employed to address these challenges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a Venturi device is used to convert thermal energy to mechanical energy, then energy conversion efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple funnels and flow paths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple funnels (first funnel creating low-pressure area, second funnel creating second low-pressure area) into a single integrated Venturi device body. The funnels are merged with the converging and diverging portions to form a unified structure that converts thermal energy to mechanical energy through coordinated flow paths, rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The Venturi device body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it creates the Venturi effect for suction, generates low-pressure areas through funnels, directs primary and secondary flows, and converts thermal energy to mechanical energy. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
2Power
If forced induction systems are added to improve propulsion efficiency, then power output increases, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The Venturi device utilizes the kinetic energy of the primary fluid flow itself to create the suction effect and draw in secondary fluid, rather than requiring an external motor or pump. The system serves itself by converting the flow's own energy into the induction mechanism, eliminating the need for additional powered components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs fluid dynamics principles where a primary fluid flow through the Venturi device creates pressure differentials that automatically induce secondary fluid flow. This pneumatic/hydraulic approach uses fluid pressure and flow characteristics to achieve forced induction without mechanical moving parts.
3Power
If multiple funnels and vortex creation are used to enhance energy transfer, then energy transfer efficiency is improved, but loss of energy increases due to complex flow patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a secondary fluid flow into the primary flow at a strategically located secondary input before the flows converge fully. This preliminary mixing and vortex creation prepares the fluid mixture for more efficient energy transfer downstream, optimizing the conversion process before the main energy extraction occurs.
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 approach effectively converts thermal energy into mechanical energy, improves propulsion efficiency, and reduces emissions, achieving higher energy transfer and propulsion velocities.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid flows through the Venturi device and passes through a converging portion and a diverging portion where a Venturi effect is produced, pulling the primary flow through the inlet of the venturi device
Implementation Method 2
A secondary input can be located between the converging portion and the outlet to direct a secondary flow fluid into the primary flow and create a vortex that pulls the primary flow through the inlet
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AI summary
A Venturi device with a primary flow path and a secondary flow path introduced into the primary flow path, wherein a flow of one or more flowable mediums in the primary flow path and the secondary flow path creates a vortex generating a suction at an inlet of the Venturi device. A particulate burner system can be used to combust fuel emission byproducts by injecting fuel and air into a housing having a bottom plate with a round bottom opening for burners to inject fuel into a combustion chamber and a top plate with a round top opening for exhausting fuel emissions. A thruster system can be used to propel munition for deep earth penetration by using a thruster system having a transfer cone connected to a munition body.