Volatilization-proof ethanol storage tank

By integrating explosion-proof ethanol sensors and sealed communication reminder in the ethanol storage tank, the problem of inability to detect ethanol volatility or leakage in the prior art is solved, real-time monitoring and safe storage are achieved.

CN222611973UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14NINGXIA BEIKONG RUIYUAN RENEWABLE RESOURCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420227896.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-30
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-30

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Technical Problem

Existing ethanol storage tanks cannot detect volatile or leakage of ethanol in time, and require manual and regular inspections, which pose high safety hazards.

Method used

An anti-volatile ethanol storage tank is designed, including a sandwich assembly, a feed assembly, an indicator assembly, a valve assembly and a protective assembly. Among them, explosion-proof ethanol sensors and sealed communication reminders are used to monitor the concentration and leakage of ethanol in real time, and promptly remind operators to take measures.

Benefits of technology

Real-time detection of the conditions in the ethanol storage tank is achieved, which reduces safety risks, improves the mobility and stability of the storage tank, and ensures the safe storage of ethanol.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-volatilization ethyl alcohol storage tank, and relates to the technical field of storage devices, the anti-volatilization ethyl alcohol storage tank comprises a tank body and a storage mechanism, the storage mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the tank body, through the arrangement of the storage mechanism, during use, an inner tank can isolate heat, ethyl alcohol is prevented from being heated and volatilized, and a one-way breather valve can keep pressure balance of the inner tank; the sealing cover and the rubber pad can prevent leakage or pollution of ethanol; the sealing buckle can prevent the sealing cover from loosening or falling off; the pressure meter and the liquid level meter can measure the pressure and the liquid level of the inner tank, so that the change of the pressure and the liquid level of the ethanol can be known in time; the anti-explosion ethanol sensor can detect the concentration of the ethanol; the sealed communication reminder can remind an operator or surrounding personnel to take corresponding measures and prevent ethanol explosion through wireless signals, the ground wire can lead static electricity of the storage tank to the ground, static electricity accumulation is prevented, and potential safety hazards are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of storage devices, in particular to an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank. Background Art

[0002] The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank is a device specially used for storing ethanol. Ethanol is a commonly used organic solvent and fuel, which is highly flammable and volatile. Therefore, the main function of the ethanol storage tank is to prevent the leakage and evaporation of ethanol to ensure the quality and safety of ethanol. It can be adjusted and optimized according to different storage conditions and ethanol uses. It can realize the sealed storage of ethanol, stable storage pressure and temperature control to extend the shelf life of ethanol. At the same time, the ethanol storage tank should also be corrosion-resistant, high-temperature resistant and shock-resistant to adapt to the environment and needs of ethanol storage.

[0003] After searching, the patent number "CN219928366U" is an alcohol production anti-volatile storage tank, which solves the problems of poor flexibility and poor practicality in the prior art. It includes a shell, a cover plate is arranged on the shell, a sealing ring is arranged on the fixed sleeve of the cover plate, and the bottom of the shell is fixedly connected to two symmetrically arranged fixed blocks by screws; a groove is opened on the fixed block, and a connecting rod and a transmission rod are respectively slidably assembled inside the groove, a universal wheel is installed at the bottom of the connecting rod, and a rotating rod and two symmetrically arranged screw rods are rotatably installed inside the shell. Through the arrangement of the connecting rod, the transmission rod and other structures, the rotating rod rotates to drive the screw rod to rotate, so that the transmission rod moves "When in use, through the design of the connecting rod and the universal wheel, the connecting rod and the universal wheel can be extended when moving, and the universal wheel can be retracted when stationary, without disassembly each time, simple structure, convenient operation, and more flexible. However, the utility model cannot timely know the volatilization or leakage of ethanol when in use, and requires manual regular inspection, which has high safety hazards and is time-consuming and labor-intensive. For this reason, we provide an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank, which solves the problem of storing ethanol in a movable tank and being unable to know the ethanol leakage.

[0005] The present application provides an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank, comprising a tank body and a storage mechanism, wherein the storage mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the tank body;

[0006] The storage mechanism includes an interlayer assembly, a feed assembly, an indication assembly, a valve assembly and a protective assembly. The inner side of the tank body is provided with an interlayer assembly, the top of the tank body is provided with a feed assembly, one side of the tank body is provided with an indication assembly, the other side of the tank body is provided with a valve assembly, and the outer side of the tank body is provided with a protective assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the sandwich assembly comprises an inner tank and a one-way breathing valve, the inner side of the tank body is provided with the inner tank, and the top end of the tank body is penetrated by the one-way breathing valve.

[0008] Preferably, the feed assembly includes a feed port, a sealing cover, a rubber pad and a sealing buckle. A feed port is provided on one side of the one-way breathing valve, a sealing cover is provided at the top of the feed port, a rubber pad is installed on the inner side of the sealing cover, and a sealing buckle is provided on the outer side of the feed port.

[0009] Preferably, the indicating assembly comprises a pressure gauge and a liquid level gauge, the pressure gauge is arranged on the other side of the one-way breathing valve, and the liquid level gauge is arranged on one side of the tank body.

[0010] Preferably, the valve assembly comprises a discharge pipe and a valve, the discharge pipe is arranged on the other side of the tank body, and the valve is installed on the outer side of the discharge pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the protective component includes an explosion-proof ethanol sensor, a sealed communication reminder and a grounding wire. The explosion-proof ethanol sensor is installed on the outside of the tank body, a sealed communication reminder is arranged below the explosion-proof ethanol sensor, and the outer wall of the tank body is provided with a grounding wire.

[0012] Preferably, a moving assembly is provided at the bottom end of the tank body, and the moving assembly includes a bottom plate, a pulley and a buckle. The bottom end of the tank body is provided with a bottom plate, a pulley is installed at the bottom end of the bottom plate, and a buckle is provided on the outer side of the pulley.

[0013] It can be seen from the above technical scheme that the present application provides an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank. When in use, the present application is moved to the working position, the grounding wire is grounded, the sealing cover is opened and ethanol is poured in from the feed port, the pouring is stopped by checking the liquid level height by checking the liquid level gauge, the sealing cover is covered on the feed port through the sealing buckle, and after being moved to the specified position as required, the explosion-proof ethanol sensor and the sealed communication reminder are started.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1. By setting up the mobile components, using the bottom plate and pulleys, the mobility and stability of the storage tank can be improved, and the installation and removal of the storage tank are also convenient. The buckle can prevent the storage tank from sliding or tilting, ensuring the safety of the storage tank;

[0016] 2. Through the setting of the storage mechanism, when in use, the inner tank can isolate heat to prevent ethanol from volatilizing due to heat, the one-way breathing valve can maintain the pressure balance of the inner tank to prevent the deformation or rupture of the inner tank, the sealing cover and rubber pad can prevent the leakage or contamination of ethanol, the sealing buckle can prevent the loosening or falling off of the sealing cover, the pressure gauge and liquid level of the inner tank can be measured to timely understand the pressure and liquid level changes of ethanol, the explosion-proof ethanol sensor can detect the ethanol concentration to timely discover the volatilization of ethanol, the sealed communication reminder can use wireless signals to remind the operator or surrounding personnel to take corresponding measures to prevent the explosion of ethanol, and the grounding wire can introduce the static electricity of the storage tank into the ground to prevent the accumulation of static electricity and reduce safety hazards.

[0017] In summary, the present application is easy to move when in use, can detect the usage status inside the tank in real time during use, and has a certain heat insulation ability, and is safe and reliable to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation cases. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank proposed by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A side view of an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank proposed by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a feed assembly of an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank proposed by the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. tank body; 2. storage mechanism; 21. interlayer assembly; 211. inner tank; 212. one-way breathing valve; 22. feeding assembly; 221. feeding port; 222. sealing cover; 223. rubber pad; 224. sealing buckle; 23. indicating assembly; 231. pressure gauge; 232. liquid level gauge; 24. valve assembly; 241. discharge pipe; 242. valve; 25. protection assembly; 251. explosion-proof ethanol sensor; 252. sealed communication reminder; 253. grounding wire; 3. moving assembly; 31. bottom plate; 32. pulley; 33. buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] See also Figure 1-4 , an anti-volatile ethanol storage tank, comprising a tank body 1 and a storage mechanism 2, wherein the storage mechanism 2 is arranged on the outer side of the tank body 1;

[0026] The storage mechanism 2 includes an interlayer assembly 21, a feed assembly 22, an indication assembly 23, a valve assembly 24 and a protective assembly 25. The interlayer assembly 21 is arranged on the inner side of the tank body 1, the feed assembly 22 is arranged on the top of the tank body 1, the indication assembly 23 is arranged on one side of the tank body 1, the valve assembly 24 is arranged on the other side of the tank body 1, and the protective assembly 25 is arranged on the outer side of the tank body 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the interlayer assembly 21 includes an inner tank 211 and a one-way breathing valve 212. The inner tank 211 is arranged on the inner side of the tank body 1, and the one-way breathing valve 212 passes through the top of the tank body 1. The inner tank 211 is a container for actually storing ethanol. Its shape and size are the same as the tank body 1, but slightly smaller, so as to leave an air layer between the tank body 1 and the inner tank 211 to isolate heat to the greatest extent and prevent ethanol from volatilizing due to heat. The one-way breathing valve 212 can automatically open or close according to the pressure change of the inner tank 211 to maintain the pressure balance of the inner tank 211 and prevent the inner tank 211 from deformation or rupture.

[0028] Furthermore, the feed assembly 22 includes a feed port 221, a sealing cover 222, a rubber pad 223 and a sealing buckle 224. The feed port 221 is arranged on one side of the one-way breathing valve 212, and a sealing cover 222 is arranged at the top of the feed port 221. A rubber pad 223 is installed on the inner side of the sealing cover 222, and a sealing buckle 224 is arranged on the outer side of the feed port 221. The feed port 221 can be connected to a pipeline or tank truck for conveying ethanol so as to inject ethanol into the inner tank 211. The sealing cover 222 and the rubber pad 223 can prevent leakage or contamination of ethanol, and the sealing buckle 224 can prevent the sealing cover 222 from loosening or falling off, thereby improving the sealing performance of the storage tank.

[0029] Furthermore, the indicating component 23 includes a pressure gauge 231 and a liquid level gauge 232. The pressure gauge 231 is arranged on the other side of the one-way breathing valve 212, and the liquid level gauge 232 is arranged on one side of the tank body 1. The pressure gauge 231 can measure the pressure of the inner tank 211 so as to timely understand the pressure change of ethanol to prevent the pressure from being too high or too low. The liquid level gauge 232 can understand the liquid level change of ethanol at any time to ensure the safety of storage.

[0030] Furthermore, the valve assembly 24 includes a discharge pipe 241 and a valve 242. The discharge pipe 241 is provided on the other side of the tank body 1, and the valve 242 and the pressure gauge 231 are installed on the outside of the discharge pipe 241. The discharge pipe 241 and the valve 242 can be connected to a pipeline or tank truck for transporting ethanol so as to discharge ethanol from the inner tank 211.

[0031] Furthermore, the protection component 25 includes an explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251, a sealed communication reminder 252 and a grounding wire 253. The explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251 is installed on the outside of the tank body 1, and the sealed communication reminder 252 is arranged below the explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251. The outer wall of the tank body 1 is provided with a grounding wire 253. The explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251 can detect the ethanol concentration so as to timely discover the volatilization of ethanol. The sealed communication reminder 252 is connected to the explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251 so as to remind the operator or surrounding personnel through wireless signals when the volatilization of ethanol is found, and take corresponding measures to prevent the explosion of ethanol. The grounding wire 253 can introduce the static electricity of the storage tank into the ground to prevent the accumulation of static electricity and reduce safety hazards.

[0032] Embodiment 2

[0033] See also Figure 2 As shown, in contrast to Example 1, as another implementation of the utility model, a moving assembly 3 is provided at the bottom end of the tank body 1, and the moving assembly 3 includes a bottom plate 31, a pulley 32 and a buckle 33. The bottom end of the tank body 1 is provided with a bottom plate 31, a pulley 32 is installed at the bottom end of the bottom plate 31, and a buckle 33 is provided on the outer side of the pulley 32. The bottom plate 31 can support the weight of the storage tank and ensure the stability of the storage tank, while also facilitating the installation and movement of the pulley 32. The pulley 32 and the buckle 33 can improve the mobility of the storage tank and prevent the storage tank from sliding or tilting.

[0034] It can be seen from the above technical solution that when in use, the tank body is first grounded through the grounding wire 253, and then the sealing cover 222 is opened to complete the addition of ethanol from the feed port 221, and the filling is determined by checking the liquid level height by checking the liquid level gauge 232. After the filling is completed, the sealing cover 222 is covered into the feed port 221 through the sealing buckle 224, and after being moved to the place of use, it is connected to the system through the valve assembly, and the explosion-proof ethanol sensor 251 and the sealing communication reminder 252 are started to complete real-time monitoring.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope of the present application is indicated by the claims.

[0036] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The above-described embodiments of the present application do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An anti-volatile ethanol storage tank, comprising a tank body (1) and a storage mechanism (2), characterized in that: A storage mechanism (2) is provided on the outer side of the tank body (1); The storage mechanism (2) comprises an interlayer assembly (21), a feed assembly (22), an indication assembly (23), a valve assembly (24) and a protection assembly (25); the interlayer assembly (21) is arranged on the inner side of the tank body (1), the feed assembly (22) is arranged on the top of the tank body (1), the indication assembly (23) is arranged on one side of the tank body (1), the valve assembly (24) is arranged on the other side of the tank body (1), and the protection assembly (25) is arranged on the outer side of the tank body (1).

2. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sandwich assembly (21) comprises an inner tank (211) and a one-way breathing valve (212); the inner tank (211) is arranged on the inner side of the tank body (1), and the top end of the tank body (1) is penetrated by the one-way breathing valve (212).

3. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed assembly (22) comprises a feed port (221), a sealing cover (222), a rubber pad (223) and a sealing buckle (224); a feed port (221) is arranged on one side of the one-way breathing valve (212); a sealing cover (222) is arranged at the top end of the feed port (221); a rubber pad (223) is installed on the inner side of the sealing cover (222); and a sealing buckle (224) is arranged on the outer side of the feed port (221).

4. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indicating assembly (23) comprises a pressure gauge (231) and a liquid level gauge (232); the pressure gauge (231) is arranged on the other side of the one-way breathing valve (212), and the liquid level gauge (232) is arranged on one side of the tank body (1).

5. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve assembly (24) comprises a discharge pipe (241) and a valve (242); the discharge pipe (241) is arranged on the other side of the tank body (1), and the valve (242) is installed on the outer side of the discharge pipe (241).

6. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection component (25) comprises an explosion-proof ethanol sensor (251), a sealed communication reminder (252) and a grounding wire (253); the explosion-proof ethanol sensor (251) is installed on the outside of the tank body (1); the sealed communication reminder (252) is arranged below the explosion-proof ethanol sensor (251); and the outer wall of the tank body (1) is provided with a grounding wire (253).

7. The anti-volatile ethanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A moving assembly (3) is arranged at the bottom end of the tank body (1), and the moving assembly (3) comprises a bottom plate (31), a pulley (32) and a buckle (33). The bottom end of the tank body (1) is arranged with a bottom plate (31), a pulley (32) is installed at the bottom end of the bottom plate (31), and a buckle (33) is arranged on the outer side of the pulley (32).

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  • Volatilization-preventing storage tank for alcohol production

    CN219928366U