Novel air cooler tube bundle with cleaning device

By setting a rotating cleaning tube and strip-shaped water outlet in the air cooler tube bundle, and using high-pressure water flow to drive the rotation cleaning, the inconvenience of cleaning that requires disassembling the finned tubes and the waste of water resources in the existing technology are solved, and a highly efficient and water-saving three-dimensional rotating all-round cleaning effect is achieved.

CN224353642UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12BAODING YUANHENG ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BAODING YUANHENG ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

The existing air cooler tube bundle cleaning method requires disassembling the finned tubes, which makes cleaning inconvenient and inefficient, and the high-pressure water jet cleaning method requires a large amount of water resources.

Method used

A rotating cleaning tube is installed inside the air cooler tube bundle. The rotating cleaning tube has strip-shaped water outlet holes. The high-pressure water flow drives the rotation cleaning to achieve three-dimensional rotation and all-round cleaning. The combination of rotation and spraying action improves cleaning efficiency and saves water resources.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient cleaning without disassembling finned tubes, with significant cleaning effect, water conservation, large coverage area and no dead corners, and significantly improved cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel air cooler tube bundle with cleaning device, including the pipe box, and install multiple horizontal and parallelly arranged multiple heat exchange pipes in the pipe box, be equipped with the heat exchange fin of uniform arrangement on every heat exchange pipe, multiple heat exchange pipes are even distribution without dislocation, be equipped with the support frame in the pipe box, the support frame is installed with the horizontal arrangement multiple rotary cleaning pipe through the bearing, and the rotary cleaning pipe is interval setting between heat exchange pipes, be equipped with the strip water outlet hole of setting along the rotary cleaning pipe length direction on every rotary cleaning pipe, the strip water outlet hole is uniform arrangement and deviates the center, the utility model discloses high pressure water flow from the pipe line, and the water jet reaction force drives the pipe line rotation, and the injection of high pressure water flow and the rotating action combination can make the water flow of spraying more evenly cover to the target surface, and the high pressure water flow of injection can effectively wash away dirt, oil dirt and other attachments with the steel pipe rotation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air coolers, specifically a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] An air cooler is a device that uses ambient air as the cooling medium, sweeping across the outside of finned tubes to cool or condense the high-temperature process fluid inside. It is also called an "air cooler" or "air-cooled heat exchanger." The tube bundle is the core heat exchange component of the air cooler, consisting of multiple heat exchange tubes arranged in a specific pattern. Cooling is achieved through heat exchange between the air and the fluid inside the tubes. Cleaning the fins of the air cooler tube bundle is an important task for maintaining the normal operation of the air cooler. A common method is high-pressure water jet cleaning of air cooler tube bundles, which uses a high-pressure water gun to impact the surface of the finned tubes, washing away dust, dirt, and other impurities. This method is low-cost, provides good cleaning quality, is fast, and is non-corrosive to the equipment, making it suitable for routine cleaning of most finned tubes. However, it requires disassembly of the finned tubes for thorough cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model discloses a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device, including a tube box, and multiple horizontally and parallelly arranged heat exchange tubes are installed in the tube box, with heat exchange fins evenly arranged on each heat exchange tube.

[0006] The heat exchange tubes are evenly distributed without misalignment. A support frame is provided inside the tube box. The support frame is equipped with multiple horizontally arranged rotating cleaning tubes via bearings. The rotating cleaning tubes are spaced apart between the heat exchange tubes. Each rotating cleaning tube is provided with a strip-shaped water outlet hole arranged along the length of the rotating cleaning tube. The strip-shaped water outlet holes are evenly arranged, and the rotating cleaning tubes are distributed around the heat exchange tubes.

[0007] The pipe box is equipped with a water inlet pipe that is connected to one end of the rotating cleaning pipe, and the water inlet pipe is rotatably connected to the open end of the rotating cleaning pipe.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the water inlet pipe is provided with a connecting pipe, the connecting pipe is provided with a rotating cavity, the end of the rotating cleaning pipe is provided with a rotating block that rotates along the rotating cavity, and the rotating block is provided with a sealing ring for sealing the connection between the rotating block and the rotating cavity.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the plurality of strip-shaped water outlet holes are arranged in an alternating manner.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, each heat exchange tube has four rotating cleaning tubes distributed around its periphery.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the plurality of strip-shaped water outlet holes are arranged in a straight line connected end to end in spatial projection.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device features multiple rotating cleaning tubes inside the tube box, spaced apart between the heat exchange tubes. Each rotating cleaning tube has a strip-shaped water outlet along its length. When high-pressure water is injected into the tubes, the high-pressure water jets out, driving the tubes to rotate via the reaction force of the water jet. This combination of high-pressure water jetting and rotation ensures more even coverage of the target surface. The high-pressure water jets, rotating with the steel tubes, effectively wash away dirt, oil, and other deposits. The rotating high-pressure flushing provides an acceleration after the water leaves, increasing the impact force and significantly improving cleaning efficiency while conserving water resources. It achieves highly efficient cleaning with a small amount of water. Large coverage area: Rotating high-pressure flushing enables three-dimensional, all-around cleaning, covering a large area without dead angles.

[0014] In this novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device, a connecting pipe is provided on the water inlet pipe, and a rotating cavity is provided on the connecting pipe. The end of the rotating cleaning tube is provided with a rotating block that rotates along the rotating cavity. This facilitates the rotation of the rotating cleaning tube. Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided on the rotating block to seal the connection between the rotating block and the rotating cavity. This ensures good sealing at the rotating connection and meets the cleaning requirements of high-pressure jet water flow. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the rotating cleaning tubes of a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning brush bristles of a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating block of a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support for a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Tube box; 2. Heat exchange tube; 3. Heat exchange fins; 4. Support frame; 5. Bearing; 6. Rotating cleaning tube; 7. Strip-shaped water outlet; 8. Water inlet pipe; 10. Connecting pipe; 11. Rotating cavity; 12. Rotating block; 13. Sealing ring; 16. Rotating round block; 17. Support. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] Example: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this utility model discloses a novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device, including a tube box 1, and multiple horizontally and parallelly arranged heat exchange tubes 2 are installed in the tube box 1. Each heat exchange tube 2 is provided with uniformly arranged heat exchange fins 3, which facilitates water flushing.

[0024] Multiple heat exchange tubes 2 are evenly distributed without misalignment. A support frame 4 is provided inside the tube box 1. Multiple horizontally arranged rotating cleaning tubes 6 are mounted on the support frame 4 via bearings 5. The rotating cleaning tubes 6 are spaced apart between the heat exchange tubes 2. Each rotating cleaning tube 6 has a strip-shaped water outlet 7 arranged along its length. The water outlet 7 is evenly distributed, and its outlet direction is tangential to the outer wall of the rotating cleaning tube 6. The rotating cleaning tubes 6 are distributed around the periphery of the heat exchange tubes 2. By providing multiple rotating cleaning tubes 6 inside the tube box 1, and with the rotating cleaning tubes 6 spaced apart between the heat exchange tubes 2, each rotating cleaning tube... The washing pipe 6 is equipped with strip-shaped water outlets 7 arranged along its length. When high-pressure water is injected into the rotating washing pipe 6, the high-pressure water jet sprays out from the pipe. The reaction force of the water jet drives the pipe to rotate. The combination of the high-pressure water jet spray and the rotational action allows the sprayed water to more evenly cover the target surface. The high-pressure water jet, rotating with the steel pipe, effectively washes away dirt, oil, and other deposits. Rotating high-pressure washing allows the water to accelerate after leaving the pipe, increasing the impact force and resulting in a significant cleaning effect. This greatly improves cleaning efficiency and saves water resources, achieving highly efficient cleaning with a small amount of water. Large coverage area: Rotating high-pressure washing can achieve three-dimensional rotating all-around cleaning, covering a large area without dead angles.

[0025] The pipe box 1 is provided with a water inlet pipe 8 connected to one end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6, and the water inlet pipe 8 is rotatably connected to the open end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6.

[0026] The closed end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6 is equipped with a rotating block. The inlet pipe 8 is equipped with a connecting pipe 10, which has a rotating cavity 11. The end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6 is equipped with a rotating block 12 that rotates along the rotating cavity 11. This facilitates the rotation of the rotating cleaning pipe 6. The rotating block 12 is equipped with a sealing ring 13 for sealing the connection between the rotating block 12 and the rotating cavity 11, ensuring good sealing at the rotating connection and meeting the cleaning requirements of high-pressure jet water flow.

[0027] The multiple strip-shaped water outlet holes 7 are arranged in an alternating manner, which ensures that the rotating cleaning pipe has good strength and avoids excessive local openings, which could easily cause deformation of the rotating cleaning pipe.

[0028] Each heat exchange tube 2 has four rotating cleaning tubes 6 distributed around its periphery, which allows for all-around cleaning of the heat exchange tube 2.

[0029] The closed end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6 is equipped with a rotating block 16, and a support 17 is installed inside the pipe box 1. The support 17 has a rotating cavity for the rotating block 16 to be inserted and rotated, thus supporting the closed end of the rotating cleaning pipe 6. The multiple strip-shaped water outlet holes 7 form a straight line connected end to end in spatial projection.

[0030] Working Principle: Multiple rotating cleaning pipes 6 are installed inside the pipe box 1, spaced apart between the heat exchange pipes 2. Each rotating cleaning pipe 6 has a strip-shaped water outlet 7 arranged along its length. When high-pressure water is injected into the rotating cleaning pipe 6, the high-pressure water jet is ejected from the pipe. The reaction force of the water jet drives the pipe to rotate. The combination of high-pressure water jetting and rotation ensures that the sprayed water more evenly covers the target surface. The high-pressure water jet, rotating with the steel pipe, effectively washes away dirt, oil, and other deposits. Rotating high-pressure flushing allows the water to accelerate after leaving the pipe, increasing the impact force and significantly improving the cleaning effect. This greatly improves cleaning efficiency and saves water resources, achieving highly efficient cleaning with a small amount of water. Large Coverage Area: Rotating high-pressure flushing can achieve three-dimensional rotating all-around cleaning, covering a large area without dead angles.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device, comprising a tube box (1), wherein a plurality of horizontally and parallelly arranged heat exchange tubes (2) are installed in the tube box (1), characterized in that: Each heat exchange tube (2) is provided with uniformly arranged heat exchange fins (3); Multiple heat exchange tubes (2) are evenly distributed without misalignment. A support frame (4) is provided inside the tube box (1). Multiple horizontally arranged rotating cleaning tubes (6) are installed on the support frame (4) via bearings (5). The rotating cleaning tubes (6) are spaced apart between the heat exchange tubes (2). Each rotating cleaning tube (6) is provided with a strip-shaped water outlet (7) arranged along the length of the rotating cleaning tube (6). The strip-shaped water outlet (7) is evenly arranged, and the rotating cleaning tubes (6) are distributed around the heat exchange tubes (2). The pipe box (1) is provided with an inlet pipe (8) connected to one end of the rotating cleaning pipe (6), and the inlet pipe (8) is rotatably connected to the open end of the rotating cleaning pipe (6).

2. The novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (8) is provided with a connecting pipe (10), the connecting pipe (10) is provided with a rotating cavity (11), the end of the rotating cleaning pipe (6) is provided with a rotating block (12) that rotates along the rotating cavity (11), and the rotating block (12) is provided with a sealing ring (13) for sealing the connection between the rotating block (12) and the rotating cavity (11).

3. A novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple strip-shaped water outlets (7) are arranged in an alternating pattern.

4. A novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each heat exchange tube (2) has four rotating cleaning tubes (6) distributed around its periphery.

5. A novel air cooler tube bundle with a cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple strip-shaped water outlets (7) appear as a straight line connected end to end in spatial projection.