A splash-proof compressed air release device
By designing a splash-proof compressed air venting device and utilizing diversion, buffering, condensation, and separation technologies, the splashing problem during the startup of ship air compressors was solved, achieving safe venting and resource recovery.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202211386561.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-11-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-11-07
AI Technical Summary
When existing ship air compressors are started, the high-pressure mixture of air, water, and oil can easily splash during the release process, posing a risk of injuring crew members and making it difficult to recycle resources.
A splash-proof compressed air venting device was designed, comprising a venting cylinder, a collecting cylinder, a diversion venting pipe, a buffer baffle, an oil-water separation component, and a check valve. Through diversion, buffering, condensation, and separation, it prevents splashing and recycles the oil-water mixture.
It effectively prevents high-pressure air splashing, reduces the danger, realizes the separation and recycling of oil and water, and improves safety and resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of venting protection, and in particular to a splash-proof compressed air venting device. Background Technology
[0002] The discharge pressure of the air compressor used for starting the main engine of existing ships is generally around 3 MPa. Continuous adjustment of the discharge volume is not typically used; most ships employ indirect adjustment and unloading starting methods. During this process, a high-pressure mixture of air, water, and oil needs to be vented. Water, oil, and other impurities in the main engine starting air cylinders must also be vented periodically to prevent contamination and corrosion of pipelines and related instruments. Due to increased automation in ships, air compressors and air cylinders are now equipped with automatic drain valves or solenoid valves for timed venting. However, the venting process remains connected to the high-pressure chamber or container. Therefore, the venting of these high-pressure air compressors and high-pressure air cylinders also involves high pressure. The vented high-pressure mixture of water, air, and oil can splash, posing a risk of injury to crew members, and in severe cases, potentially endangering their lives.
[0003] In order to safely introduce high-pressure compressed air venting lines into a safe area, there is an urgent need for a splash-proof compressed air venting device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a splash-proof compressed air venting device, which aims to solve or improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems and safely introduce a high-pressure compressed air venting pipeline into a safe area or device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a splash-proof compressed air venting device, including a venting cylinder, the bottom end of which is connected to a collecting cylinder, the venting cylinder being connected to the collecting cylinder through a discharge pipe, and the top end of which is connected to a venting pipe, the venting pipe being used to connect to an air compressor;
[0006] The vent pipe includes several branch vent pipes, each of which extends into the vent cylinder and is connected to the air compressor; a check valve is provided inside each branch vent pipe.
[0007] A plurality of first buffer baffles are fixedly connected inside the discharge cylinder, and the outlet of the diversion discharge pipe is correspondingly provided with the plurality of first buffer baffles.
[0008] The collection cylinder is equipped with an oil-water separation component.
[0009] Preferably, the check valve includes a pushing mechanism fixedly installed inside the diversion and discharge pipe, a guide block is fixedly connected inside the diversion and discharge pipe, and the guide block is located above the pushing mechanism; a small ball is fixedly connected above the pushing mechanism, and the small ball is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the guide block.
[0010] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes two slide rails symmetrically mounted on the inner wall of the diversion and discharge pipe, with sliders slidably connected to the slide rails, and a sliding frame fixed between the two sliders. The sliding frame has several vent holes through it, and several one-way components are installed in the vent holes.
[0011] Preferably, the one-way component includes a moving plate slidably connected to a vent hole, the moving plate being slidably connected to a slide rod, the slide rod being fixed to a fixed block, a spring being fixedly connected to one end of the moving plate, the end of the spring away from the moving plate being fixedly connected to the fixed block, the spring being sleeved on the slide rod, and the fixed block being fixedly connected to the vent hole.
[0012] Preferably, the first buffer plate includes a plate body fixed inside the discharge cylinder, and a cooling plate is embedded in the inner cavity of the plate body; the outer surface of the plate body is covered with a hydrophobic and oleophobic layer, and a plurality of longitudinally arranged guide grooves are formed on the hydrophobic and oleophobic layer.
[0013] Preferably, the collecting cylinder includes a cylinder body, the cylinder body is connected to the discharge cylinder by a discharge pipe, a second buffer baffle is installed inside the cylinder body, the second buffer baffle is directly opposite the outlet of the discharge pipe, and the oil-water separation component is located inside the cylinder body.
[0014] Preferably, the oil-water separation component includes an oil collecting cylinder, with several floating balls fixedly attached to the top of the oil collecting cylinder, and a spring tube connected to the bottom of the oil collecting cylinder. The oil collecting cylinder floats in the water, with its top inlet corresponding to the oil-water interface and being higher than the water surface and lower than the oil surface.
[0015] Preferably, the top of the cylinder is connected to a first air outlet pipe, the first air outlet pipe is provided with a first isolation plate, and the bottom of the cylinder is connected to a drain pipe.
[0016] Preferably, the top of the venting cylinder is connected to a second air outlet pipe, and a second isolation plate is provided inside the second air outlet pipe.
[0017] Preferably, the bottom end of the discharge cylinder is inclined, and the discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the discharge cylinder.
[0018] This invention discloses the following technical effects: It provides a splash-proof compressed air venting device. A diversion venting pipe can divert the fluid in the venting pipe, reducing flow velocity and volume, and decreasing resistance and impact force. A first buffer baffle buffers and condenses the fluid ejected from the diversion venting pipe, cooling the high-temperature mixed gas and reducing the danger of exhaust. Simultaneously, it condenses high-temperature water vapor and oil vapor for easy recovery and separation. An oil-water separation component separates the liquid oil-water mixture for later use. A check valve prevents fluid backflow, avoiding device damage or even accidents. This invention prevents splashing injury by separating and condensing high-pressure air and its mixture, and also separates oil for subsequent use, saving resources. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in 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.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first buffer partition in Example 1;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the check valve structure in Example 1;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unidirectional component in Example 1;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the collection tube in Example 1;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the filter plate in Example 2;
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 3;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 4;
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Drainage cylinder; 2. Collection cylinder; 3. Discharge pipe; 4. Drainage pipe; 5. Air compressor; 6. Diversion drainage pipe; 7. First buffer baffle; 8. Guide block; 9. Small ball; 10. Slide rail; 11. Slider; 12. Sliding frame; 13. Plate; 14. Cooling plate; 15. Hydrophobic and oleophobic layer; 16. Guide channel; 17. Cylinder; 18. Second buffer baffle; 19. Oil collection cylinder; 20. Floating ball; 21. 1. Spring tube; 22. First air outlet pipe; 23. Second isolation plate; 24. Second air outlet pipe; 25. Drain pipe; 26. Moving plate; 27. Slide rod; 28. Spring; 29. Fixing block; 30. Liquid level sensor; 31. Separation medium; 32. Filter plate; 33. First filter element; 34. First through hole; 35. Stainless steel filter element; 36. Second filter element; 37. Second through hole; 38. First isolation plate. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0032] Example 1
[0033] Reference Figure 1-5 This embodiment provides a splash-proof compressed air venting device, including a venting cylinder 1, a collecting cylinder 2 connected to the bottom end of the venting cylinder 1, the venting cylinder 1 connected to the collecting cylinder 2 through a discharge pipe 3, and a venting pipe 4 connected to the top end of the venting cylinder 1, the venting pipe 4 being used to connect to an air compressor 5.
[0034] The vent pipe 4 includes several branch vent pipes 6, each of which extends into the vent cylinder 1 and is connected to the air compressor 5; a check valve is provided inside the branch vent pipe 6.
[0035] Several first buffer baffles 7 are fixedly connected inside the discharge cylinder 1, and the outlet of the diversion discharge pipe 6 is correspondingly set with several first buffer baffles 7.
[0036] An oil-water separation component is installed inside the collection cylinder 2.
[0037] A splash-proof compressed air venting device includes a diversion venting pipe 6 that diverts the fluid in the venting pipe 4, reducing the flow rate and volume, and decreasing resistance and impact force; a first buffer baffle 7 that buffers and condenses the fluid ejected from the diversion venting pipe 6, cooling the high-temperature mixed gas and reducing the danger of exhaust, while also condensing high-temperature water vapor and oil vapor for easy recovery and separation; an oil-water separation component that separates the liquid oil-water mixture for later use; and a check valve to prevent fluid backflow, avoiding device damage or even accidents.
[0038] Furthermore, the diversion and discharge pipe 6 in the middle position is inclined to the bottom, firstly to better divert the water and reduce the impact of the water flow; secondly, to avoid residue at the bottom that could clog the pipe.
[0039] The design is further optimized by including a push mechanism fixedly installed inside the diversion and discharge pipe 6. A guide block 8 is fixedly connected inside the diversion and discharge pipe 6, positioned above the push mechanism. A small ball 9 is fixedly connected above the push mechanism, and the ball 9 is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the guide block 8. When liquid flows back, the push mechanism pushes the ball 9 close to and eventually jams it between the guide blocks 8, preventing backflow.
[0040] Furthermore, the diameter of the small ball 9 must be larger than the channel between the guide blocks 8.
[0041] The scheme is further optimized. The driving mechanism includes two slide rails 10 symmetrically mounted on the inner wall of the diversion and discharge pipe 6. Slider blocks 11 are slidably connected to the slide rails 10. A sliding frame 12 is fixed between the two sliders 11. The sliding frame 12 has several vent holes, and several one-way components are installed in the vent holes. When the sliding frame 12 is subjected to an upward pushing force, the sliders 11 slide on the slide rails 10, which will drive the small balls 9 fixed on the sliding frame 12 to move upward until they are jammed between the guide blocks 8 to prevent backflow.
[0042] A further optimized design includes a unidirectional component comprising a moving plate 26 slidably connected to a vent hole, the moving plate 26 being slidably connected to a slide rod 27, the slide rod 27 being fixed to a fixing block 29, a spring 28 fixedly connected to one end of the moving plate 26, and the end of the spring 28 away from the moving plate being fixedly connected to the fixing block 29. The spring 28 is fitted onto the slide rod 27, and the fixing block 29 is fixedly connected to the vent hole. When the moving plate 26 is impacted by water flow, the spring 28 contracts, and the moving plate 26 slides on the slide rod 27, allowing water to flow in through the gap. When water flows in the opposite direction, the moving plate 26 blocks the path, preventing backflow.
[0043] Further optimizing the design, the first buffer baffle 7 includes a plate 13 fixedly attached to the venting cylinder 1, with a cooling plate 14 embedded in the inner cavity of the plate 13; the outer surface of the plate 13 is covered with a hydrophobic and oleophobic layer 15, and several longitudinally arranged guide grooves 16 are formed on the hydrophobic and oleophobic layer 15. The cooling plate 14 lowers the temperature of the mixed gas, preventing high-temperature gas from spraying out and causing injury, while also condensing oil and water in the guide grooves 16 and allowing them to flow down, thus achieving a separation effect; the hydrophobic and oleophobic layer 15 protects the overall function and effect from damage, and also prevents oil and water from sticking, allowing them to fall quickly.
[0044] Further optimizing the design, the collection cylinder 2 includes a cylinder body 17, which is connected to the discharge cylinder 1 by a discharge pipe 3. A second buffer baffle 18 is installed inside the cylinder body 17, directly opposite the outlet of the discharge pipe 3. The oil-water separation component is located inside the cylinder body 17. The structure of the second buffer baffle 18 is the same as that of the first buffer baffle 7. The cooling plate 14 condenses the oil and water in the guide channel 16, achieving separation and further reducing the temperature of the mixture to prevent splashing and upward flow of gas. The hydrophobic and oleophobic layer 15 protects the overall function and effect from damage. The function of the oil-water separation component is to separate the condensed oil-water mixture for easy recycling.
[0045] Furthermore, the cooling plate 14 can be made of aluminum heat sink, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0046] Furthermore, a liquid level sensor 30 is installed on the side wall of the cylinder 17. The liquid level sensor 30 is electrically connected to an external control unit (not shown in the figure). When the liquid level reaches the predetermined liquid level, the solenoid valve is opened to drain the water in the drain pipe 25 for subsequent processing.
[0047] A further optimized design includes an oil-water separation assembly comprising an oil collecting cylinder 19, with several floating balls 20 fixedly attached to its top. A spring tube 21 connects to the bottom of the oil collecting cylinder 19. The oil collecting cylinder 19 floats in water, with its top inlet corresponding to the oil-water interface, positioned above the water surface and below the oil surface. The weight of the floating balls 20 falls between the oil and water, causing the entire device to float on the water surface. Oil enters the oil collecting cylinder 19, and subsequently, the oil in the oil collecting cylinder 19 flows through the spring tube 21 into other devices for subsequent processing and application. The spring tube 21 stretches as the oil collecting cylinder 19 floats and sinks, preventing it from breaking.
[0048] The design is further optimized by connecting a first air outlet pipe 22 to the top of the cylinder 17, with a first isolation plate 38 installed inside the first air outlet pipe 22, and a drain pipe 25 connected to the bottom of the cylinder 17. The first air outlet pipe 22 discharges the air from the collection cylinder 2, and the first isolation plate 38 absorbs the grease and moisture in the air, reducing impurities emitted into the air.
[0049] The design is further optimized by connecting a second air outlet pipe 24 to the top of the venting cylinder 1, and installing a second isolation plate 23 inside the second air outlet pipe 24. The second air outlet pipe 24 discharges the air from the venting cylinder 1, while the second isolation plate 23 absorbs the grease and moisture in the air, reducing impurities emitted into the air.
[0050] The design was further optimized by tilting the bottom of the discharge cylinder 1, with the discharge pipe 3 connected to the bottom of the discharge cylinder 1. The tilted bottom facilitates the discharge of the oil-water mixture from the discharge cylinder 1 into the collection cylinder 2, allowing for better collection and subsequent oil-water separation, and preventing residue at the bottom.
[0051] How to use:
[0052] The fluid discharged from the air compressor 5 is passed into the vent pipe 4, and then into the vent cylinder 1 through the diversion vent pipe 6. Under the action of the first buffer baffle 7, it flows into the bottom of the vent cylinder 1. Part of the gas is discharged through the second air outlet pipe 24, and part of the gas flows into the bottom of the vent cylinder 1 and into the collection cylinder 2 in the mixed oil mixture.
[0053] The oil-water separation component allows oil to enter the oil collection cylinder 19, and then the oil in the oil collection cylinder 19 enters other devices through the spring tube 21 for subsequent processing and application; when the liquid level reaches the predetermined liquid level, the solenoid valve is opened to drain the water in the drain pipe 25 for subsequent processing, and the air is discharged through the first air outlet pipe 22.
[0054] Example 2
[0055] Reference Figure 6-7 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that a filter plate 32 is installed in the venting cylinder 1. The filter plate 32 is located below the diversion venting pipe 6, mainly to filter solid impurities mixed in the gas mixture and prevent blockage.
[0056] The filter plate 32 is divided into three layers, mainly including a first filter element 33, a second filter element 36 and a stainless steel filter element 35. The stainless steel filter element 35 is located between the first filter element 33 and the second filter element 36. The first filter element 33 has a plurality of first through holes 34, and the second filter element 36 has a plurality of second through holes 37.
[0057] The first through hole 34 of the first filter element 33 is larger than the second through hole 37 of the second filter element 36, allowing for multiple fine filtrations of the residue, resulting in better filtration. The stainless steel filter element 35 extends the service life of the filter plate 32, increasing the service life of the equipment. Therefore, the filter plate 32 prevents residue from entering the collection cylinder 2 and clogging the oil-water separation component and the discharge pipe 3. In addition, it ensures that the finally collected liquid and oil are free of other substances, facilitating subsequent utilization and treatment.
[0058] Example 3
[0059] Reference Figure 8 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 2 is that a separation medium 31 is added to the venting cylinder 1. The separation medium 31 is wound on a reel, and the reel is detachably installed in the venting cylinder 1. The separation medium 31 depressurizes and separates the incoming oil mixture, reduces the pressure of the oil mixture, reduces the impact force, and facilitates better deposition.
[0060] Example 4
[0061] Reference Figure 9 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that a cooling plate 14 is provided next to the second air outlet pipe 24 in the venting cylinder 1, so that the air is cooled during the descent, thereby allowing more air to escape and improving the exhaust effect.
[0062] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.
[0063] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A splash-proof compressed air venting device, characterized in that: Includes a discharge cylinder (1), the bottom end of which is connected to a collection cylinder (2), the discharge cylinder (1) is connected to the collection cylinder (2) through a discharge pipe (3), the top end of which is connected to a discharge pipe (4), and the discharge pipe (4) is used to connect to an air compressor (5); The discharge pipe (4) includes several branch discharge pipes (6), and several of the branch discharge pipes (6) extend into the discharge cylinder (1) and are connected to the air compressor (5); a check valve is provided inside the branch discharge pipe (6); The discharge cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of first buffer baffles (7), and the outlet of the diversion discharge pipe (6) is correspondingly provided with the plurality of first buffer baffles (7); The collection cylinder (2) is equipped with an oil-water separation component; The check valve includes a pushing mechanism fixedly installed inside the diversion drain pipe (6). A guide block (8) is fixedly connected inside the diversion drain pipe (6), and the guide block (8) is located above the pushing mechanism. A small ball (9) is fixedly connected above the pushing mechanism, and the small ball (9) is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the guide block (8). The pushing mechanism includes two slide rails (10) symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the diversion drain pipe (6), and a sliding connection is made on the slide rails (10). A slider (11) is fixedly connected between two sliders (11). The sliding frame (12) has several ventilation holes through it, and several one-way components are installed in the ventilation holes. When the sliding frame (12) is subjected to an upward pushing force, the slider (11) slides on the slide rail (10), which will drive the ball (9) fixed on the sliding frame (12) to move upward until it is stuck between the guide blocks (8) to avoid backflow. The one-way component includes a moving plate (26) slidably connected to a vent hole, the moving plate (26) being slidably connected to a slide rod (27), the slide rod (27) being fixed to a fixing block (29), a spring (28) being fixedly connected to one end of the moving plate (26), the end of the spring (28) away from the moving plate being fixedly connected to the fixing block (29), the spring (28) being sleeved on the slide rod (27), and the fixing block (29) being fixedly connected to the vent hole; The first buffer plate (7) includes a plate (13) fixed inside the discharge cylinder (1), and a cooling plate (14) is installed inside the plate (13); a hydrophobic and oleophobic layer (15) is applied to the outer surface of the plate (13), and a plurality of longitudinally arranged guide grooves (16) are opened on the hydrophobic and oleophobic layer (15); the cooling plate (14) will reduce the temperature of the mixed gas, prevent high-temperature gas from spraying out and injuring people, and at the same time, it can condense oil and water in the guide grooves (16) and flow down, playing a separation role; the hydrophobic and oleophobic layer (15) can protect the overall function and effect to prevent damage. The oil-water separation assembly includes an oil collecting cylinder (19), with several floating balls (20) fixedly attached to the top of the oil collecting cylinder (19), and a spring tube (21) connected to the bottom of the oil collecting cylinder (19). The oil collecting cylinder (19) floats in the water, and its top inlet corresponds to the oil-water interface, and is higher than the water surface and lower than the oil surface.
2. The anti-splash compressed air venting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting cylinder (2) includes a cylinder body (17), the cylinder body (17) is connected to the discharge cylinder (1) by a discharge pipe (3), a second buffer baffle (18) is installed inside the cylinder body (17), the second buffer baffle (18) is directly opposite the outlet of the discharge pipe (3), and the oil-water separation component is located inside the cylinder body (17).
3. The anti-splash compressed air venting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the cylinder (17) is connected to a first air outlet pipe (22), and a first isolation plate (38) is provided inside the first air outlet pipe (22). The bottom of the cylinder (17) is connected to a drain pipe (25).
4. The anti-splash compressed air venting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the venting cylinder (1) is connected to a second air outlet pipe (24), and a second isolation plate (23) is installed inside the second air outlet pipe (24).
5. The anti-splash compressed air venting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the discharge cylinder (1) is inclined, and the discharge pipe (3) is connected to the bottom of the discharge cylinder (1).
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