A solar torch with waste heat recovery function

By designing a solar torch with waste heat recovery function, using solar power generation panels and electronically controlled valves to drive the steam turbine to recover heat energy, and by storing energy through power switching boxes and air pumps, the problem of waste heat recovery in the existing technology is solved, and the generator is realized continuous operation and improved energy utilization efficiency.

CN115307161BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07QINGDAO MINGZHU STEEL STRUCTURE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211085806.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-09-06
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-06

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Technical Problem

The prior art cannot effectively recycle and utilize waste heat when handling torch gas, resulting in power generation sometimes being absent, garbage electricity is generated, and frequent restarts can easily lead to damage to power generation components.

Method used

A solar torch with waste heat recovery function is designed, including combustion chambers, solar energy mechanisms, circulation mechanisms, energy storage mechanisms and switching mechanisms. The electric-controlled valves and ignitors are driven by solar power generation panels, and the heat energy is recovered using the steam turbine, and energy storage is stored through the power switching box and the air pump to ensure the continuous operation of the generator.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient recycling and storage of waste heat generated by torch combustion, ensures that the generator continues to generate electricity without shutting down, improves energy utilization efficiency, and reduces damage to power generation components.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of torch heat energy recovery, and specifically to a solar torch with waste heat recovery function, comprising a combustion chamber, a smoke exhaust pipe connected to the top of the combustion chamber, and a combustion mechanism arranged inside the combustion chamber; when the torch is used continuously, a power switching box can be directly transported to a generator to directly generate electricity, thereby reducing power loss caused by intermediate conversion; when the torch is used intermittently, the generator is frequently started to generate garbage electricity, and in order to reduce damage caused by frequent starting of the generator, the power switching box can be matched with an air pump, and the air pump is used to replenish gas into the inside of a gas storage tank, and energy is stored with gas as a power medium, and then no matter whether the torch is used again or not, the stored high-pressure gas can be used to drive a pneumatic motor to drive a generator to generate electricity, so that the generator can generate electricity continuously without stopping, thereby generating high-quality energy, thereby facilitating the conversion of an unstable heat energy recovery system into a stable pneumatic continuous output mode, thereby ensuring the high quality of the recovered electric energy.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of torch heat energy recovery, in particular to a solar torch with a waste heat recovery function. Background Art

[0002] At present, in the petrochemical industry, coal chemical industry and other industries, a large amount of combustible flare gas that cannot be directly used and must be discharged will be generated when the production equipment is in the start-up and shutdown state, normal operation state, and accident states such as fire, power outage, and water outage. The composition of these flare gases is complex and the flow fluctuation range is large. Usually, elevated flares are used to directly burn them at high altitudes for treatment; when the heat of combustion is recovered, it is only a single method of driving steam turbines to generate electricity by heating water. This method is only suitable for uninterrupted and continuous flare combustion. However, flare combustion depends on whether there is combustible gas to be processed before use. It is very arbitrary and cannot provide heat source uninterruptedly, resulting in occasional power generation and garbage electricity. It is inconvenient to recycle and reuse, and frequent restarts can easily cause damage to power generation components. Therefore, it is urgent to propose a solar torch with waste heat recovery function. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a solar torch with a waste heat recovery function.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a solar torch with waste heat recovery function, including a combustion chamber, the top of the combustion chamber is connected to a smoke exhaust pipe, a combustion mechanism is arranged inside the combustion chamber, a solar mechanism is arranged on one side of the combustion mechanism, a circulation mechanism is connected to the combustion mechanism, the circulation mechanism is connected to an energy storage mechanism, and a switching mechanism is arranged between the energy storage mechanism and the circulation mechanism.

[0005] Specifically, the combustion mechanism is wrapped with heat-insulating cotton, the inner wall of the combustion chamber is installed with heat-insulating cotton, an inner liner is provided inside the combustion chamber, a heat-absorbing tube is spirally wound on the inner liner, heat-conducting plates are provided between the gaps of the heat-absorbing tubes, a spiral cyclone plate is provided inside the inner liner, a sensor for detecting combustible gas is provided at the top end of the inner liner, and an igniter for igniting combustible gas is also provided at the top end of the inner liner.

[0006] Specifically, the solar mechanism includes a solar power generation panel. A plurality of solar power generation panels for solar power generation are installed on the ground on one side of the combustion chamber. A distribution box for battery energy storage is provided on one side of the solar power generation panel. The distribution box is electrically connected to the sensor and the igniter respectively, and a PLC for controlling the circuit is installed inside the distribution box.

[0007] Specifically, the circulation mechanism includes a box body, a box body is provided on one side of the combustion chamber, a steam turbine is provided inside the box body, a water outlet pipe is connected between the steam turbine and the water outlet of the heat absorption tube, a first electrically controlled valve is installed on the water outlet pipe, a condenser is provided on one side of the box body, a first pipeline is connected between the steam turbine and the condenser, a second pipeline is connected between the condenser and the water inlet of the heat absorption tube, and the first electrically controlled valve is electrically connected to the distribution box.

[0008] Specifically, the energy storage mechanism includes a power switching box, a power switching box is arranged inside the box body, the output shaft of the steam turbine is connected to the input shaft of the power switching box, the power switching box is provided with two output shafts, one of the output shafts of the power switching box is connected to an air pump, an air storage tank is arranged on one side of the box body, a first air supply pipe is connected between the air storage tank and the air pump, a second electric control valve is installed on the first air supply pipe, and the second electric control valve is electrically connected to the distribution box.

[0009] Specifically, the switching mechanism includes a generator, a generator is provided on one side of the power switching box, a pneumatic motor is provided at one end of the generator, a clutch is connected between the power switching box and the generator, and between the generator and the pneumatic motor, a second air pipe is connected between the pneumatic motor and the air tank, a third electric-controlled valve is installed on the second air pipe, and the third electric-controlled valve is electrically connected to the distribution box.

[0010] Specifically, the switching mechanism also includes an electric push rod, which is provided on one side of the generator. A U-shaped control rod is connected to the electric push rod, and both ends of the control rod are respectively connected to a clutch. The electric push rod drives the corresponding clutch through the control rod.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] (1) The solar torch with waste heat recovery function described in the present invention can heat the circulating liquid after combustion in the combustion chamber, and drive the turbine to operate through the high-temperature and high-pressure liquid. When the torch is used continuously, the power switching box can be directly transported to the generator to directly generate electricity, thereby reducing the power loss caused by the intermediate conversion. When the torch is used intermittently, the generator is frequently started and will generate garbage electricity. In order to reduce the damage caused by frequent starting of the generator, the power switching box can be matched with an air pump, and the air pump is used to replenish gas into the gas storage tank, and energy is stored with gas as the power medium. After that, regardless of whether the torch is used again, the stored high-pressure gas can be used to drive the pneumatic motor to drive the generator to generate electricity, so that the generator can generate electricity continuously without stopping, generating high-quality energy, thereby facilitating the conversion of an unstable heat recovery system into a stable pneumatic continuous output mode, thereby ensuring the high quality of the recovered electric energy.

[0013] (2) The solar torch with waste heat recovery function described in the present invention sets an independent circuit through the solar power generation panel to drive the igniter and various valves, automatically drives various components to operate stably, does not require human intervention, has a high degree of automation, and outputs stable energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of a solar torch with waste heat recovery function provided by the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the combustion mechanism shown;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of the circulation mechanism, the energy storage mechanism and the switching mechanism shown;

[0018] Figure 4 This is the operating system diagram of this device.

[0019] In the figure: 1. combustion chamber; 2. exhaust pipe; 3. combustion mechanism; 31. liner; 32. heat absorbing pipe; 33. heat insulation cotton; 34. heat conductive sheet; 35. cyclone sheet; 36. sensor; 37. igniter; 4. solar mechanism; 41. solar power generation panel; 42. distribution box; 5. circulation mechanism; 51. box body; 52. condenser; 53. first pipeline; 54. second pipeline; 55. water outlet pipe; 56. first electric control valve; 57. steam turbine; 6. energy storage mechanism; 61. power switching box; 62. air pump; 63. first gas pipeline; 64. second electric control valve; 65. gas storage tank; 7. switching mechanism; 71. generator; 72. pneumatic motor; 73. clutch; 74. control lever; 75. electric push rod; 76. second gas pipeline; 77. third electric control valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0021] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a solar torch with waste heat recovery function described in the present invention includes a combustion chamber 1, a smoke exhaust pipe 2 is connected to the top of the combustion chamber 1, a combustion mechanism 3 is provided inside the combustion chamber 1, a solar mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the combustion mechanism 3, a circulation mechanism 5 is connected to the combustion mechanism 3, an energy storage mechanism 6 is connected to the circulation mechanism 5, and a switching mechanism 7 is provided between the energy storage mechanism 6 and the circulation mechanism 5.

[0022] Specifically, the combustion mechanism 3 is wrapped with heat-insulating cotton 33, the inner wall of the combustion chamber 1 is installed with heat-insulating cotton 33, the combustion chamber 1 is provided with an inner liner 31, the inner liner 31 is spirally wound with a heat-absorbing tube 32, a heat-conducting sheet 34 is provided between the gaps of the heat-absorbing tube 32, the inner liner 31 is provided with a spiral cyclone sheet 35, the top of the inner liner 31 is provided with a sensor 36 for detecting combustible gas, and the top of the inner liner 31 is also provided with an igniter 37 for igniting combustible gas; when the device is in use, combustible gas is introduced into the combustion chamber 1, the sensor 36 detects the combustible gas and sends a signal to the PLC, the PLC controls to start the igniter 37 to ignite and burn, and the combustion chamber 1 The internal temperature rises sharply, and the heat is evenly distributed on the inner tank 31. Finally, the inner tank 31 transfers the heat to the heat absorption tube 32. The heat absorption tube 32 is spirally wound on the outside of the inner tank 31, which can ensure that the heat absorption tube 32 fully absorbs heat and improves the efficiency of heat recovery. In addition, the heat conductive sheet 34 is provided between the interval gaps between the tubes of the heat absorption tube 32. The heat conductive sheet 34 facilitates the heat absorption tube 32 to obtain heat faster. The inner tank 31 is provided with the spiral cyclone sheet 35. The inner wall of the combustion chamber 1 is filled with the heat insulation cotton 33 to avoid further heat loss. In addition, the entire process of igniting the gas is executed by an automated computer, and no separate manpower is required to supervise it.

[0023] Specifically, the solar mechanism 4 includes a solar power generation panel 41. A plurality of solar power generation panels 41 for solar power generation are installed on the ground on one side of the combustion chamber 1. A distribution box 42 for battery energy storage is provided on one side of the solar power generation panel 41. The distribution box 42 is electrically connected to the sensor 36 and the igniter 37 respectively. A PLC for controlling the circuit is installed inside the distribution box 42. After the solar power generation panel 41 generates electricity, the electricity is stored inside the distribution box 42. The distribution box 42 provides power support for various electrical appliances for heat recovery of each electric control valve, and independently develops an independent power system without the need to rely on existing power supply facilities in the outside world. This makes the system have strong survival ability in the wild, and power outages in the outside world will not affect the operation of the system, thereby ensuring stable operation of the system.

[0024] Specifically, the circulation mechanism 5 includes a box body 51, a box body 51 is provided on one side of the combustion chamber 1, a steam turbine 57 is provided inside the box body 51, a water outlet pipe 55 is connected between the steam turbine 57 and the water outlet of the heat absorption pipe 32, a first electric control valve 56 is installed on the water outlet pipe 55, a condenser 52 is provided on one side of the box body 51, a first pipe 53 is connected between the steam turbine 57 and the condenser 52, and a second pipe 53 is connected between the condenser 52 and the water inlet of the heat absorption pipe 32. 4. The first electrically controlled valve 56 is electrically connected to the distribution box 42; the first electrically controlled valve 56 is started, and the heated liquid is transported to the steam turbine 57 through the first pipe 53, thereby driving the steam turbine 57 to operate and generate mechanical energy, and the used liquid is transported to the condenser 52 through the second pipe 54 for cooling, and then transported to the heat absorption pipe 32 again through the water outlet pipe 55, and so on, using the heated liquid to generate mechanical energy, which is convenient for subsequent recovery.

[0025] Specifically, the energy storage mechanism 6 includes a power switching box 61, the power switching box 61 is arranged inside the box body 51, the output shaft of the steam turbine 57 is connected to the input shaft of the power switching box 61, the power switching box 61 is provided with two output shafts, one of the output shafts of the power switching box 61 is connected to an air pump 62, an air storage tank 65 is arranged on one side of the box body 51, a first air delivery pipe 63 is connected between the air storage tank 65 and the air pump 62, a second electric control valve 64 is installed on the first air delivery pipe 63, and the second electric control valve 64 is electrically connected to the distribution box 42; when the combustion chamber 1 is required for a long time During operation, in order to avoid further conversion loss of mechanical energy, the power output direction of the power switching box 61 can be switched so that the generator 71 can obtain the power of the steam turbine 57 and drive the generator 71 to continuously operate and generate electrical energy. When the combustion chamber 1 is used intermittently, in order to avoid frequent starting of the generator 71 to generate garbage electricity, the power switching box 61 can be driven to drive the air pump 62 to operate, and the second electric control valve 64 can be turned on. The gas compressed by the air pump 62 is continuously transported through the first gas pipe 63 to the internal storage of the gas storage tank 65 for subsequent use.

[0026] Specifically, the switching mechanism 7 includes a generator 71, a generator 71 is provided on one side of the power switching box 61, a pneumatic motor 72 is provided at one end of the generator 71, a clutch 73 is connected between the power switching box 61 and the generator 71, and between the generator 71 and the pneumatic motor 72, a second air pipe 76 is connected between the pneumatic motor 72 and the air tank 65, a third electric-controlled valve 77 is installed on the second air pipe 76, and the third electric-controlled valve 77 is electrically connected to the distribution box 42.

[0027] Specifically, the switching mechanism 7 further includes an electric push rod 75. An electric push rod 75 is provided on one side of the generator 71. A U-shaped control rod 74 is connected to the electric push rod 75. Both ends of the control rod 74 are respectively connected to a clutch 73. The electric push rod 75 drives the corresponding clutch 73 through the control rod 74. When the combustion chamber 1 is in a shutdown state, the third electromagnetic control valve 77 can be started at this time to conduct the second gas pipeline 76. The gas in the gas storage tank 65 is stably transported into the interior of the air motor 72, causing the air motor 72 to operate. Control the electric push rod 75 to operate, and push the corresponding clutch 73 through the control rod 74 to connect the air motor 72 and the generator 71. Then the generator 71 can continuously generate electricity relying on the stored high-pressure gas. After that, the energy generated by the intermittent combustion of the combustion chamber 1 can be stored in the gas storage tank 65, converting the intermittent energy into sustainable output energy and generating high-quality electric energy.

[0028] When the present invention is in use, such as Figure 4As shown, when the device is in use, combustible gas is introduced into the combustion chamber 1, and the sensor 36 detects the combustible gas and sends a signal to the PLC, which controls the start-up igniter 37 to ignite and burn. The internal temperature of the combustion chamber 1 rises sharply, and the heat is evenly distributed to the inner tank 31. Finally, the heat is transferred to the heat absorption tube 32 by the inner tank 31. The heat absorption tube 32 is spirally wound around the outer side of the inner tank 31, which can ensure that the heat absorption tube 32 fully absorbs heat and improves the heat recovery efficiency. In addition, a heat conductive sheet 34 is provided between the interval gaps between the tubes of the heat absorption tube 32. The heat conductive sheet 34 facilitates the heat absorption tube 32 to obtain heat faster. The inner tank 31 is provided with a spiral cyclone sheet 35, and the inner wall of the combustion chamber 1 is filled with an insulation layer. The heat cotton 33 is used to avoid further heat loss. In addition, the entire process of igniting the gas is executed by an automated computer, and no separate manpower is required to supervise it. After the solar panel 41 generates electricity, it is stored in the distribution box 42. The distribution box 42 provides power support for various electrical appliances that recover heat energy from each electric control valve, and independently develops an independent power system without the need to rely on existing power supply facilities in the outside world. This makes the system have strong outdoor survival capabilities, and power outages in the outside world will not affect the operation of the system, ensuring stable operation of the system. The first electric control valve 56 is started, and the heated liquid is transported to the turbine 57 through the first pipeline 53, thereby driving the turbine 57 to generate mechanical energy, and the used liquid is transported to the steam turbine 57 through the second pipeline 53. The pipe 54 is transported to the condenser 52 for cooling, and then transported to the heat absorption pipe 32 again through the outlet pipe 55, and this cycle is repeated to generate mechanical energy by heating the liquid, which is convenient for subsequent recovery; when the combustion chamber 1 needs to work for a long time, in order to avoid further conversion loss of mechanical energy, the power output direction of the power switching box 61 can be switched, so that the generator 71 can obtain the power of the turbine 57, and drive the generator 71 to continuously operate to generate electrical energy. When the combustion chamber 1 is used intermittently, in order to avoid frequent starting of the generator 71 to generate garbage electricity, the power switching box 61 can be driven to drive the air pump 62 to operate, and the second electric control valve 64 is turned on, so that the compressed gas energy of the air pump 62 is continuous. The gas in the gas storage tank 65 is transported to the interior of the gas motor 72 through the first gas pipe 63 for storage in the gas storage tank 65 for subsequent use; when the combustion chamber 1 is in a shutdown state, the third electrically controlled valve 77 can be started to connect the second gas pipe 76, and the gas in the gas storage tank 65 can be stably transported to the interior of the pneumatic motor 72 to operate the pneumatic motor 72, control the operation of the electric push rod 75, and push the corresponding clutch 73 through the control lever 74 to connect the pneumatic motor 72 and the generator 71, so that the generator 71 can continuously generate electricity by relying on the stored high-pressure gas, and then the energy generated by the intermittent combustion of the combustion chamber 1 can be stored in the gas storage tank 65, and the intermittent energy can be converted into sustainable output energy to emit high-quality electrical energy.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0030] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A solar torch with waste heat recovery function, characterized in that: The invention comprises a combustion chamber (1), the top of the combustion chamber (1) being connected to a smoke exhaust pipe (2), a combustion mechanism (3) being provided inside the combustion chamber (1), a solar energy mechanism (4) being provided on one side of the combustion mechanism (3), a circulation mechanism (5) being connected to the combustion mechanism (3), an energy storage mechanism (6) being connected to the circulation mechanism (5), and a switching mechanism (7) being provided between the energy storage mechanism (6) and the circulation mechanism (5); The combustion mechanism (3) is wrapped with heat insulation cotton (33), the inner wall of the combustion chamber (1) is installed with heat insulation cotton (33), an inner liner (31) is provided inside the combustion chamber (1), a heat absorbing tube (32) is spirally wound on the inner liner (31), a heat conducting sheet (34) is provided between the gaps of the heat absorbing tube (32), a spiral cyclone sheet (35) is provided inside the inner liner (31), a sensor (36) for detecting combustible gas is provided at the top end of the inner liner (31), and an igniter (37) for igniting combustible gas is also provided at the top end of the inner liner (31); The solar energy mechanism (4) comprises a solar power generation panel (41), a plurality of solar power generation panels (41) for solar power generation are installed on the ground at one side of the combustion chamber (1), a distribution box (42) for battery energy storage is provided at one side of the solar power generation panel (41), the distribution box (42) is electrically connected to the sensor (36) and the igniter (37), respectively, and a PLC for controlling the circuit is installed inside the distribution box (42); The circulation mechanism (5) comprises a casing (51), the casing (51) being arranged on one side of the combustion chamber (1), a steam turbine (57) being arranged inside the casing (51), a water outlet pipe (55) being connected between the steam turbine (57) and the water outlet of the heat absorbing pipe (32), a first electrically controlled valve (56) being installed on the water outlet pipe (55), a condenser (52) being arranged on one side of the casing (51), a first pipe (53) being connected between the steam turbine (57) and the condenser (52), a second pipe (54) being connected between the condenser (52) and the water inlet of the heat absorbing pipe (32), and the first electrically controlled valve (56) being electrically connected to a distribution box (42); The energy storage mechanism (6) comprises a power switching box (61), the box body (51) is provided with a power switching box (61) inside, the output shaft of the steam turbine (57) is connected to the input shaft of the power switching box (61), the power switching box (61) is provided with two output shafts, one of the output shafts of the power switching box (61) is connected to an air pump (62), an air storage tank (65) is provided on one side of the box body (51), a first air supply pipe (63) is connected between the air storage tank (65) and the air pump (62), a second electric control valve (64) is installed on the first air supply pipe (63), and the second electric control valve (64) is electrically connected to the distribution box (42).

2. A solar torch with waste heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching mechanism (7) comprises a generator (71), one side of the power switching box (61) is provided with the generator (71), one end of the generator (71) is provided with an air motor (72), a clutch (73) is connected between the power switching box (61) and the generator (71), and between the generator (71) and the air motor (72), a second air pipeline (76) is connected between the air motor (72) and the air storage tank (65), a third electric control valve (77) is installed on the second air pipeline (76), and the third electric control valve (77) is electrically connected to the distribution box (42).

3. The solar torch with waste heat recovery function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The switching mechanism (7) further comprises an electric push rod (75), one side of the generator (71) being provided with the electric push rod (75), the electric push rod (75) being connected to a U-shaped control rod (74), the two ends of the control rod (74) being respectively connected to a clutch (73), and the electric push rod (75) drives the corresponding clutch (73) via the control rod (74).

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