Vortex Fluid Purification Module for Power Device Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power devices face challenges in effectively removing foreign substances like dust from cooling fluids, leading to potential damage to electrical components and increased maintenance costs due to filter clogging and shortened replacement cycles.
Innovation Solution
A fluid purification apparatus is designed with a purification module that uses vortex formation members to centrifugally separate dust from the cooling fluid, combined with a filter member for secondary filtration, allowing for effective removal of foreign substances and improved filter durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a filter is provided to filter out foreign substances from external air, then the reliability of filtration is improved, but the filter accumulates foreign substances and requires frequent replacement, increasing maintenance time and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system is segmented into multiple purification modules, each with its own filter member. This allows the filtration function to be divided into separate units that can be independently replaced or maintained, reducing downtime when one filter needs replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The purification modules are designed to be pre-assembled units with integrated vortex formation members and filter members. This preliminary configuration allows for quick installation and replacement without requiring complex assembly procedures, thereby reducing maintenance time.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a filter is used to remove foreign substances, then dust is filtered from the air, but the filter clogs and the replacement cycle is shortened, increasing operational cost
Solution Approach 1:
The vortex formation members are installed before the filter members to perform preliminary separation of dust particles from the air stream. This pre-separation action reduces the dust load reaching the filter, extending its service life and reducing replacement frequency.
Solution Approach 2:
The vortex formation members act as an intermediary device between the external air source and the filter member. They perform initial dust separation using centrifugal force, protecting the filter from immediate clogging and extending its operational cycle.
3Temperature
If external air is introduced for cooling without filtering, then cooling efficiency is maintained, but foreign substances damage the electrical devices
Solution Approach 1:
Purification modules with vortex formation members and filter members are installed in the air intake path before the cooling air reaches the electrical devices. This preliminary filtration action removes harmful foreign substances while preserving the cooling function, protecting electrical devices from damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The purification modules serve as intermediary components between the external environment and the electrical devices. They filter out harmful particles while allowing cooling air to pass through, thus protecting the electrical devices without compromising cooling efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus efficiently removes foreign substances from cooling fluids through centrifugal separation and secondary filtration, preventing component damage, extending filter lifespan, and reducing maintenance costs.
Implementation Method 1
a vortex formation member accommodated in the body portion and provided to turn the fluid flow from the outside into the body portion into a vortex such that dust mixed in the fluid from the outside is centrifuged from the fluid while flowing in the vortex in the body portion
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a fluid purification apparatus and a power device comprising the same. The fluid purification apparatus comprises a frame portion having a space formed therein; a cover portion covering the space and coupled to the frame portion; and purification modules each of which passes through the frame and cover portion, and communicates with the outside and the space, wherein each purification module comprises a body portion forming a part of the exterior and having an inner portion that communicates with the outside and the space to form a flow path through which a fluid from the outside flows; and a vortex formation member accommodated in the body portion and provided to turn the fluid flow from the outside into the body portion into a vortex. Thus, dust mixed in the fluid from the outside can be centrifuged from the fluid while flowing in the vortex in the body portion.