Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Cooling intricate parts with an additive wall mounted pressurized spray/jet
Categories for this Invention
Technology: Additive wall mounted pressurized spray/jet;
Industry: power transmission systems , Automotive Engines, etc..
Application: Turbomachinery,
Market: The global Industrial spraying nozzle market is projected to grow USD 3.2B by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.3% during forecast period (2024-2031).
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Problem Statement
- In a conventional rotating system, like a turbomachinery, several critical sub-components of the system generate a substantial amount of heat while under operation which leads to the failure of either the sub-component or the system by itself.
- Further, the life of the mechanical components like gears, bearings, or seals become unreliable when the oil films break down due to insufficient flow on gears or bearings. Over a period, lubrication/cooling systems have evolved to meet the increasing demands on the starter systems including additional issues.
- Hence, there is a need to address above issues by providing effective solution.
Technology
- Present invention describes an additive wall mounted pressurized spray/jet system for cooling intricate parts in rotating systems & engines.
- Said additive wall mounted pressurized spray/jet system comprises:
- plummer blocks, main shaft, side lid of driven unit, bearing holder & housing for driven unit, ring plate, disc assembly, middle housing, driven unit side bearings, drive side bearings, drive housing, shower heads, locknut, drive side lid, motor assembly and lube supply assembly including other associated parts.
- The system significantly increases the ability of cooling a shower head which force cools the components of a rotating system or engine.
- The system combines the pressurized lubrication system with a splash system with incorporating additional flow features on the housing components, which will reduce the heat generation & increase the life of all critical components of rotating system. (Refer the figure)
Key Features / Value Proposition
Technical Perspective:
- Provides adequate lubrication with cooling of critical parts & enhancing heat transfer.
- The specially designed shower heads, in turn, are fitted into the holders.
- Facilitates the increase the life of all critical components of rotating system
Industrial Perspective:
- The additive wall mounted pressurized spray/jet system is easy to handle, cost-effective & less maintenance.
Application:
- Starting engines for commercial & aircrafts jet engines, turbo chargers, power transmission systems using gear boxes, & special purpose automotive engines etc..
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. B.V.S.S.S.Prasad
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Intellectual Property
IITM IDF Ref. 2107
IN Patent No. 512504 (Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 4
Proof of Concept ready, tested & validated in Laboratory