Vessel-Integrated Chemical Solution Production With Bubble Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chemical solution production systems rely on semi-permeable membranes and volumetric methods, requiring additional manufacturing and production resources for transferring solutions into end products.
Innovation Solution
A solution production system with a vessel and base portion that facilitates electrochemical reactions without pumping, using fixed anodes and cathodes separated by spacers, allowing bubble flow and product solution transport without mechanical pumps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If semi-permeable membranes and volumetric systems are used for chemical solution production, then ion transfer and electrical circuit completion are achieved, but additional manufacturing resources and pumping equipment are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the semi-permeable membrane component from the system entirely. Instead of using membranes to isolate electrodes while permitting ion transfer, the invention uses a simple electrolyte reservoir where ions can freely move between electrodes, eliminating the need for complex membrane structures and their associated manufacturing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical pumping systems with electrochemical bubble generation. Gas bubbles produced at the electrodes during electrolysis create natural convection currents and pressure differentials that drive solution flow through the system, eliminating the need for external pumps and reducing mechanical complexity.
2Productivity
If volumetric systems are used for solution production, then electrochemical reactions can occur, but additional resources are needed for transferring solution into end products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the solution production chamber directly with the product storage and delivery system. The electrolyte reservoir serves dual purposes as both the reaction vessel and the product container, eliminating intermediate transfer steps and reducing manufacturing resource consumption associated with separate production and storage systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the electrochemical reactions themselves to drive solution delivery. Bubbles generated at the electrodes create natural flow that moves the produced solution directly into the end product container without requiring external pumping or transfer equipment, making the system self-sufficient.
3Speed
If mechanical pumps are used for solution transport, then controlled flow is achieved, but system complexity and manufacturing resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical pumps with electrochemically-driven bubble flow. Gas evolution at the electrodes creates buoyancy-driven flow and pressure gradients that naturally transport the solution through the system, achieving controlled movement without mechanical pumping components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the pneumatic effect of gas bubble generation to drive fluid flow. The bubbles rising through the electrolyte create convection currents and pressure differentials that move the solution through the system, using gas dynamics instead of mechanical pumping to achieve fluid transport.
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
Enables efficient production and transport of chemical solutions, such as cleaning solutions, directly into vessels, reducing the need for additional manufacturing resources and enhancing operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the base portion is configured to transport the at least one of the bubble flow and the product solution from the base portion into to the vessel without pumping
Implementation Method 2
a cathode spaced from the anode by the first perimeter spacer to facilitate an electrochemical reaction with the liquid to produce at least one of a bubble flow and a product solution
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AI summary
Solution production devices, systems, and methods. The system includes a base portion configured to receive a vessel containing a liquid. Upon the base portion receiving the vessel, liquid is transferred from the vessel and into the base portion where it undergoes an electrochemical reaction to produce a cleaning solution. The cleaning solution is then circulated back into the vessel.