Cleaning apparatus for anode sheath of wet electrostatic precipitator
By designing an automated anode sleeve cleaning device, which uses a scraper and flushing mechanism to clean the scale buildup on the anode sleeve of a wet electrostatic precipitator, the problem of high manual cleaning costs in existing technologies is solved, and cleaning efficiency and equipment reliability are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FANPING BRANCH OF HUANENG GANSU ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
AI Technical Summary
Scale buildup on the anode sheath of existing wet electrostatic precipitators leads to a decrease in dust removal efficiency, and manual cleaning is costly and time-consuming, making it impossible to guarantee the reliability and safety of the equipment.
A wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device is designed, including an adjustment component and a cleaning component. The device removes scale by scraping with a scraper and cleans debris by a flushing mechanism, thereby achieving automated cleaning.
It enables quick and easy cleaning of the anode sleeve, reducing labor costs and maintenance time, and improving equipment reliability and safety.
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Abstract
Description
A cleaning device for the anode sheath of a wet electrostatic precipitator Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of wet electrostatic precipitator technology, and in particular to a cleaning device for the anode sheath of a wet electrostatic precipitator. Background Technology
[0002] Wet electrostatic precipitators are widely used in the power industry, primarily in coal-fired power plants, especially after wet desulfurization, to further remove dust, acidic mist droplets, PM2.5, and other fine particulate matter from flue gas; they can effectively reduce flue gas emission concentrations to or even below 5 mg / m³. 3 The emission standards meet stringent environmental protection requirements. The flue gas after desulfurization contains a certain amount of sulfur dioxide, aerosols, PM2.5 and other substances. These substances react with oxygen and water in the spray water to generate impurities such as sulfates. These sulfates and impurities will deposit inside the anode sheath to form dirt. Such impurities are corrosive, so it is necessary to clean the anode sheath regularly and effectively.
[0003] Existing wet electrostatic precipitators (WESPs) use water spraying components to spray water onto the anode sleeve, forming a water film on its surface. This allows dust deposited on the collection plate to flow into the water storage tank. The anode sleeves of wet ESPs are hexagonal anode tubes. During long-term operation, scale buildup on the anode sleeves can occur, severely impacting dust removal efficiency and causing problems such as high electric field flicker and low voltage parameters. After the unit is shut down, the scale problem is addressed by manually replacing severely scaled anode sleeves or flushing them with high-pressure water. However, these solutions are currently labor-intensive, incurring high labor and maintenance costs, long maintenance periods, and low economic efficiency, and cannot guarantee equipment reliability and personnel safety. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wet electrostatic precipitator anode sheath cleaning device, comprising,
[0006] The adjustment assembly includes an operating lever and a movable tube movably disposed outside the operating lever; and,
[0007] The cleaning assembly includes a plate disposed on the end face of the moving tube and a scraper disposed on the outer wall of the plate for removing scale.
[0008] When the operating lever moves relative to the moving tube, the scraper will move synchronously to remove the scale.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, a plate is fixed to the upper end of the moving tube, the operating rod is slidably connected to the moving tube, and one end of the shovel is rotatably connected to the plate.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, a spring is fixed to the surface of the shovel, and the other end of the spring relative to the shovel is fixedly connected to a flat plate.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, a pull wire is connected to the surface of the shovel, and the other end of the pull wire relative to the shovel is connected to the operating rod.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, wherein: the surface of the plate is provided with a through groove, and the pull wire is slidably connected to the through groove.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, the surface of the moving tube is provided with an inclined groove, and the pull wire is slidably connected to the inclined groove.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, the surface of the moving tube is provided with a sliding groove, the upper end of the operating rod is fixed with a slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the sliding groove.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, the plate is provided with rotating notches at both ends, and the surface of the shovel is provided with connecting protrusions and the connecting protrusions are rotatably connected to the rotating notches.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, rotating rods are provided at both ends of the rotating notch, and a rotating groove is provided on the inner side of the connecting protrusion, with the rotating rods rotatably connected to the rotating groove.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device of the present invention, the chute and the slider are symmetrically arranged on the surfaces of the moving tube and the operating rod, respectively.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By adjusting the angle of the scraper with the operating lever, it can quickly enter the interior of the anode sleeve. The spring-driven scraper removes the deposited scale from the inner wall of the anode sleeve. At the same time, the flushing mechanism cleans up the scraped debris in time to avoid rework, thus achieving a quick and easy cleaning effect on the deposited scale of the anode sleeve of a wet electrostatic precipitator. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 2 is a front structural diagram of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the moving tube in this invention.
[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the moving tube in this invention.
[0024] Reference numerals: 100, flat plate; 101, spring; 102, shovel; 103, operating lever; 104, slide; 105, slider; 106, pull line; 107, moving tube. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0027] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.
[0028] Example 1, referring to Figure 1, is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device, which can remove deposited scale from the inner wall of the anode sleeve by means of a scraper 102.
[0029] Specifically, a wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device includes,
[0030] The adjustment assembly includes an operating lever 103 and a movable tube 107 movably disposed outside the operating lever 103; and,
[0031] The cleaning assembly includes a flat plate 100 disposed on the end face of the moving tube 107 and a scraper 102 disposed on the outer wall of the flat plate 100 for removing scale; wherein...
[0032] When the operating lever 103 moves relative to the moving tube 107, the scraper 102 will move synchronously to remove the scale.
[0033] A plate 100 is fixed to the upper end of the moving tube 107, the operating rod 103 is slidably connected to the moving tube 107, and one end of the shovel 102 is rotatably connected to the plate 100.
[0034] A spring 101 is fixed to the surface of the scraper 102, and the other end of the spring 101 relative to the scraper 102 is fixedly connected to the plate 100.
[0035] A pull wire 106 is connected to the surface of the scraper 102, and the other end of the pull wire 106 relative to the scraper 102 is connected to the operating lever 103.
[0036] Pulling the operating lever 103 causes it to move downward relative to the moving tube 107, pulling the pull wire 106 connected to the surface of the operating lever 103. The pull wire 106 pulls the scraper 102 to rotate relative to the plate 100. The scraper 102 retracts, compressing the spring 101 and placing the scraper 102 into the inner wall of the anode sleeve. Releasing the moving tube 107 causes the spring 101 to extend, pressing the scraper 102 against the inner wall of the anode sleeve. Pushing the operating lever 103 downward causes the scraper 102 to remove the deposited scale from the inner wall of the anode sleeve.
[0037] Example 2, referring to Figures 1-3, is the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides a sliding groove and a slider in the anode sheath cleaning device for wet electrostatic precipitators, which solves the problem of limiting the movement of the operating rod.
[0038] Specifically, the surface of the moving tube 107 is provided with a groove 104, and the upper end of the operating rod 103 is fixed with a slider 105, which is slidably connected to the groove 104.
[0039] When the operating lever 103 moves relative to the moving tube 107, the slider 105 slides inside the slide groove 104. The slide groove 104 restricts the movement position of the slider 105, ensuring the connection between the operating lever 103 and the moving tube 107. At the same time, it controls the angle of the scraper 102, ensuring that the scraper 102 can properly remove deposits while also ensuring the normal opening and closing of the scraper 102.
[0040] Example 3, referring to Figures 1-4, is the third embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides a pull wire movement path for the anode sheath cleaning device of the wet electrostatic precipitator, which solves the problem of normal transmission of the pull wire.
[0041] Specifically, the surface of the flat plate 100 is provided with a through groove, and the pull wire 106 is slidably connected to the through groove.
[0042] The surface of the moving tube 107 is provided with a groove, and the pull wire 106 is slidably connected to the groove.
[0043] The through groove on the surface of the flat plate 100 and the inclined groove on the surface of the moving tube 107 ensure the normal movement of the pull wire 106, so that the operating lever 103 can drive the scraper 102 to rotate when it moves, thus ensuring the stable transmission of the operating lever 103 and the scraper 102.
[0044] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent in structure. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0045] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently considered best mode for carrying out the invention, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may be omitted.
[0046] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0047] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cleaning device for the anode sheath of a wet electrostatic precipitator, characterized in that: include, The adjustment assembly includes an operating lever (103) and a movable tube (107) movably disposed outside the operating lever (103); and, The cleaning assembly includes a plate (100) disposed on the end face of the moving tube (107) and a scraper (102) disposed on the outer wall of the plate (100) for removing scale. When the operating lever (103) moves relative to the moving tube (107), the scraper (102) will move synchronously to remove the scale.
2. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the moving tube (107) is fixed with a plate (100), the operating rod (103) is slidably connected to the moving tube (107), and one end of the shovel (102) is rotatably connected to the plate (100).
3. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A spring (101) is fixed to the surface of the shovel (102), and the other end of the spring (101) relative to the shovel (102) is fixedly connected to the plate (100).
4. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A pull wire (106) is connected to the surface of the shovel (102), and the other end of the pull wire (106) relative to the shovel (102) is connected to the operating lever (103).
5. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the plate (100) is provided with a through groove, and the pull wire (106) is slidably connected to the through groove.
6. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the moving tube (107) is provided with an inclined groove, and the pull wire (106) is slidably connected to the inclined groove.
7. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sheath cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the moving tube (107) is provided with a sliding groove (104), and the upper end of the operating rod (103) is fixed with a slider (105), which is slidably connected to the sliding groove (104).
8. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The plate (100) has rotating notches at both ends, and the blade (102) has connecting protrusions on its surface, which are rotatably connected to the rotating notches.
9. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sleeve cleaning device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: Rotating rods are provided at both ends of the rotating notch, and a rotating groove is provided on the inner side of the connecting protrusion, with the rotating rods rotatably connected to the rotating groove.
10. The wet electrostatic precipitator anode sheath cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The slide groove (104) and the slider (105) are symmetrically arranged on the surfaces of the moving tube (107) and the operating rod (103), respectively.
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