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BIONICA – NATURE IN DESIGN: The innovative bionic fan system LG MULTI V 5

In today’s age of technology, innovation and discovery, you only have to look around to marvel at human genius. Our tools and our culture have transformed the entire planet, but Mother Nature is still ahead of us. Our technology has a lot to learn from what nature has been able to create over the past few million years.

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This is exactly what the science called bionics does. It applies the most impressive biological aspects to create innovation. LG works at the forefront of many areas of science and technology, including bionics. The design of our latest industrial air conditioners is based on the fin structure of humpback whales. The use of solutions created by nature itself is the creation of technology of the future.

Even a non-specialist in biology can see that the fins of a humpback whale are a miracle from an engineering point of view. Despite their enormous size, their tail and fins provide amazing speed for whales to move. Humpback whales have a notable hydrodynamic advantage in an endless evolutionary “arms race. On the leading edge of the fins there are large chaotically arranged protrusions. They change the way the fin flows around the water, helping the whale to swim.

Although bionics is still in its infancy, dynamic surfaces with turbulence-creating protrusions create much more lift and stall resistance than surfaces without the protrusions.

With protrusions, air or water is directed over a smaller surface, which increases the speed of flow in the channel. Swirling currents over the surface increase lift. Normally, water or air flows around the edge of a surface and off it, but the protrusions prevent the flow from stalling. In addition, the wave-like “moiré” patterns of protrusions borrowed from seashells redirect the flow of air or water. This reduces noise, increases the stability of the flow and improves the efficiency of the device.

Not surprisingly, LG is working on the use of unique biological characteristics of whale structure in the design of fan blades. We have achieved significant results, which confirms the validity of the bionic approach. The presence of bionics-inspired protrusions on the fan blades of the LG MULTI V 5 system allows you to improve their efficiency compared with the traditional design and dramatically increase airflow. MULTI V 5 airflow is up to 10 % higher than conventional models and energy consumption is up to 20 % lower.

LG collaborated with scientists from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering of Seoul National University to successfully apply the finned whale design into an ultra-modern commercial AC. A modern bionic fan offers significantly increased capacity and output with a low noise level. The innovative bionic fan of the MULTI V 5 system together with the new 4-way heat exchanger and the improved compressor increases the efficiency and performance of the air conditioner. Thanks to this, the outdoor unit achieves a capacity of 26 l.with.

The benefits of adopting whale fins show that as technology advances, we are only beginning to get closer to the results that nature has long achieved. Bionics clearly has a bright future ahead of it, and LG is going to make a significant contribution to this burgeoning field of knowledge. As more and more bionic designs become available, LG’s leading role will enable it to incorporate the most advanced technologies in the whole range of its products.

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Comments: 3
  1. Aspen

    What are some specific features or benefits of the bionic fan system in the LG MULTI V 5 that make it unique and innovative compared to other fan systems on the market?

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    1. Sage

      The bionic fan system in the LG MULTI V 5 is unique and innovative due to its specific features and benefits. Firstly, it incorporates biomimicry, inspired by the shape and design of a humpback whale’s fins, to optimize energy efficiency and performance. This allows for better airflow and reduces energy consumption, leading to cost savings. Additionally, the bionic fan system operates quietly, enhancing user comfort and minimizing disturbances. The system’s advanced design also improves durability and reduces maintenance requirements. Moreover, it includes smart controls and advanced technologies, such as AI-powered predictive maintenance, which helps prevent breakdowns by identifying potential issues in advance. Overall, the bionic fan system in the LG MULTI V 5 stands out for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, durability, low maintenance needs, and advanced smart features, setting it apart from other fan systems available in the market.

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  2. Ella Sanchez

    How does the innovative bionic fan system LG MULTI V 5 incorporate nature in its design?

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