A dehumidifier unpowered continuous water replenishment cooling water system and method

By using a non-powered continuous water supply cooling water system, which separates the upper and lower water tanks and controls them with float valves, the problems of water consumption and unstable operation of the dehumidifier cooling water system are solved. This achieves a reduction in the volume of the cooling water tank and stable operation of the dehumidifier, making it particularly suitable for environments with limited installation conditions.

CN116221857BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-27JIANGXI QINGHUA TAIHAO SANBO ELECTRICAL MACHINE
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Patent Type
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Filing Date
2023-03-20
Publication Date
2026-03-27

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Technical Problem

Existing dehumidifier cooling water systems suffer from high water consumption, large water tank volume, and unstable operation, especially in environments with limited installation conditions where continuous operation is difficult.

Method used

The system employs a non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system. Through the separation design of upper and lower water tanks and the control of float valves, it utilizes gravity and water level sensors to achieve continuous water replenishment and drainage without the need for a water pump. Combined with temperature sensors and calibration parameters, the water change time is optimized to ensure that the cooling water tank is always full.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a reduction in cooling water tank volume, saving space and cost, and enables continuous water replenishment without power, improving the operational stability of the dehumidifier, making it particularly suitable for working environments with limited installation conditions.

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Abstract

The application discloses a novel unpowered continuous water replenishing cooling water system of a dehumidifier, which comprises a compressor, a water-cooled condenser, a fin evaporator, a fin condenser, a fan, a liquid accumulator, a water pump and a lower water tank, a drain pipe is arranged on any side of the lower end of the lower water tank, and an electric valve is arranged on the drain pipe; the novel unpowered continuous water replenishing cooling water system is characterized in that: the novel unpowered continuous water replenishing cooling water system further comprises an upper water tank, the lower water tank and the upper water tank are separated by a partition plate into the lower water tank and the upper water tank, a water passing hole is formed in the partition plate, and a float valve is arranged in the upper water tank. The cooling water system not only reduces the volume of the cooling water tank, saves space and cost, but also realizes unpowered continuous water replenishing, saves energy, is stable in continuous water replacement, and improves the operation stability of the dehumidifier set.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of dehumidifiers, and particularly relates to a novel unpowered continuous water replenishment cooling water system and method for a dehumidifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] When a common water-cooled temperature-regulating dehumidifier is dehumidifying, a cooling water system is needed to take out condensation heat, and there are two conventional ways. The first way is that a cooling water tank is used as a buffer water tank, and after heat exchange, the water in the buffer water tank is directly discharged when the water reaches a preset temperature; this way consumes a large amount of water, but the volume of the buffer water tank can be appropriately reduced. The other way is that a cooling water tank is used as a heat exchange water tank, and as condensation heat is continuously discharged, the water temperature in the cooling water tank continuously rises, and when the water temperature rises to a water replacement temperature, the cooling water circulation system of the water-cooled condenser stops, the dehumidifier stops, and the cooling water tank starts to replace water; after the cooling water tank is replaced with water, the water temperature in the cooling water tank drops, the cooling water circulation system of the water-cooled condenser starts to operate, and the dehumidifier is started again, and this goes on and on; this way requires a large volume of the cooling water tank, occupies a large space, and the dehumidifier has an intermittent operation problem, and a second water pump is needed for rapid water discharge.

[0003] For example, the prior art CN113883628A discloses an air conditioning system, which belongs to the above-mentioned conventional cooling water replenishment way. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, and to provide a novel unpowered continuous water replenishment cooling water system and method for a dehumidifier, which not only reduces the volume of the cooling water tank, saves space and cost, but also realizes unpowered continuous water replenishment (without the need for a water replenishment pump or a water discharge pump), saves energy, and continuously replaces water stably, improves the operation stability of the dehumidifier (without interruption), and is particularly suitable for dehumidifying in a limited installation and operation condition environment such as a cave.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0006] The application discloses a new type of unpowered continuous water replenishing cooling water system of a dehumidifier, which comprises a compressor (1), a water-cooled condenser (2), a fin evaporator (3), a fin condenser (4), a fan (5), a liquid reservoir (6), a water pump (7) and a lower water tank (8). The first end of the compressor is connected with the fin evaporator through a pipeline, the second end of the compressor is connected with the liquid reservoir through a pipeline, the other end of the liquid reservoir is connected with the water-cooled condenser and the fin condenser through pipelines respectively, the third end of the compressor is connected with the water-cooled condenser through a pipeline, the downstream end of the fin condenser is provided with the fan, the lower end of the left side of the lower water tank (8) is connected with the water-cooled condenser through a cooling water inlet pipe, the upper end of the left side of the lower water tank is connected with the water-cooled condenser through a cooling water outlet pipe, a water pump and a control valve are arranged on the cooling water inlet pipe, a drain pipe is arranged on any side of the lower end of the lower water tank, and an electric valve (82) is arranged on the drain pipe.

[0007] Further, the water in the upper water tank (9) enters the lower water tank (8) through the water passing hole (92) under the action of gravity, the water inlet amount of the water passing hole on the partition plate (91) is same as the water outlet amount of the drain outlet (81), and / or the equivalent area of the water passing hole (92) is same as the equivalent area of the drain outlet (81).

[0008] Further, the water passing hole (92) on the partition plate (91) is arranged on the left side of the partition plate, that is, the water passing hole is arranged on the end of the lower water tank (8) close to the cooling water outlet pipe.

[0009] Further, the first water temperature sensor (83) is arranged on the lower end of the left side of the lower water tank (8) and close to the inlet end of the cooling water inlet pipe; the first one-way valve is arranged on the water passing hole (92), and the second one-way valve is arranged on the drain outlet (81).

[0010] Further, the second water temperature sensor (84) is arranged on one end of the cooling water inlet pipe close to the lower water tank (8), and the third water temperature sensor (85) is arranged on one end of the cooling water outlet pipe close to the lower water tank; a correction parameter K is obtained through experiments and fitting calculation, K=f (T1, T2, Vt, V), wherein T1 is the temperature value of the second water temperature sensor, T2 is the temperature value of the third water temperature sensor, Vt is the rotating speed value of the water pump 7, and V is the volume of the lower water tank; when the temperature rise of the lower water tank (8) reaches a certain preset temperature, the measured correction parameter K is compared with a preset correction parameter Ks, so as to determine whether the water replacing operation of the lower water tank is immediately performed.

[0011] Further, when the measured correction parameter K = the preset correction parameter Ks, the electric valve (82) is opened, and the water changing operation of the lower water tank (8) is immediately performed; when the measured correction parameter K < the preset correction parameter Ks, it is indicated that the overall average water temperature does not reach the certain preset temperature due to the setting position of the first water temperature sensor (83) and the water flowability in the lower water tank, and the first water temperature sensor satisfies the certain preset temperature condition, at this time, the rotating speed Vt of the water pump (7) is increased, and the water flow speed of the cooling water inlet pipe and the cooling water outlet pipe is increased, so that the utilization rate of the cooling water is increased.

[0012] Further, the condensation heat generated by the water-cooled condenser (2) of the dehumidifier enters the cooling water circulation system, the absorbed condensation heat continuously increases the temperature of the lower water tank (8), when the temperature increases to a certain preset temperature, the electric valve (82) is opened to discharge the water in the lower water tank, at this time, the water in the upper water tank (9) enters the lower water tank through the water passage hole (92) under the action of gravity, because the water discharge capacity of the drain port (81) is the same as the water inlet capacity of the water passage hole, the lower water tank always maintains a full water state; when the temperature of the lower water tank decreases to the water inlet temperature of the upper water tank (9) or the water passage hole (92), the electric valve (82) is closed, and the water changing of the lower water tank is completed; the water lacking in the upper water tank is connected to the external water source through the float valve (93) and the water inlet pipe to supplement the water in time, so as to complete the automatic water supplement of the upper water tank; in the water changing process of the lower water tank (8), the cooling water system continuously supplements water, and the dehumidifier stably operates.

[0013] The application discloses a novel dehumidifier unpowered continuous water supplement cooling water system and method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the novel dehumidifier unpowered continuous water supplement cooling water system.

[0015] In the figure, the compressor 1, the water-cooled condenser 2, the fin evaporator 3, the fin condenser 4, the fan 5, the liquid accumulator 6, the water pump 7, the lower water tank 8, the upper water tank 9, the drain port 81, the electric valve 82, the first water temperature sensor 83, the second water temperature sensor 84, the third water temperature sensor 85, the partition plate 91, the water passage hole 92, the float valve 93 and the water level sensor 94 are shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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, 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.

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, a novel non-powered continuous water supply cooling water system for a dehumidifier includes a compressor 1, a water-cooled condenser 2, a finned evaporator 3, a finned condenser 4, a fan 5, a liquid receiver 6, a water pump 7, and a lower water tank 8. The first end of the compressor 1 is connected to the finned evaporator 3 via a pipeline, the second end of the compressor 1 is connected to the liquid receiver 6 via a pipeline, the other end of the liquid receiver 6 is connected to the water-cooled condenser 2 and the finned condenser 4 via pipelines, and the third end of the compressor 1 is connected to the water-cooled condenser 2 via a pipeline. A fan 5 is installed downstream of the finned condenser 4. The lower / bottom left side of the lower water tank 8 is connected to the water-cooled condenser 2 via a cooling water inlet pipe, and the upper / bottom left side of the lower water tank 8... The top left side is connected to the water-cooled condenser 2 via a cooling water outlet pipe. A water pump 7 and a control valve / regulating valve are installed on the cooling water inlet pipe. A drain pipe is installed on the lower / bottom right side of the lower water tank 8, and an electric valve 82 is installed on the drain pipe. The feature is that it also includes an upper water tank 9. The lower water tank 8 and the upper water tank 9 are separated into a lower water tank 8 and an upper water tank 9 by a partition 91. A water passage hole 92 is opened on the partition 91. A float valve 93 is installed in the upper water tank 9. The float valve 93 is connected to the water source through a water inlet pipe. A water level sensor 94 is installed in / on the upper water tank 9. A drain outlet 81 is installed on the lower / bottom right side of the lower water tank 8, and the drain outlet 81 is connected to the drain pipe.

[0019] Water in the upper water tank 9 enters the lower water tank 8 through the water inlet 92 under the action of gravity. The water inlet volume of the water inlet 92 on the partition 91 is basically the same as / the same as the water outlet volume of the drain 81, and / or the equivalent area of ​​the water inlet 92 is the same as the equivalent area of ​​the drain 81.

[0020] The working principle / control method of the new type of unpowered continuous water replenishment cooling water system of the dehumidifier of the present application is as follows: the condensation heat generated by the water-cooled condenser 2 of the dehumidifier enters the cooling water circulation system, and the dehumidifier continuously discharges condensation heat to the cooling water tank (lower water tank 8) of the cooling water system during operation. The absorbed condensation heat continuously raises the temperature of the lower water tank 8, and when the temperature rise reaches a certain preset temperature, the electric valve 82 opens to discharge the water in the lower water tank 8. At this time, the water in the upper water tank 9 enters the lower water tank 8 through the water passage hole 92 under the action of gravity. Since the water discharge capacity of the drain port 81 and the water inlet capacity of the water passage hole 92 are basically the same / same (and / or the equivalent area of the water passage hole 92 and the equivalent area of the drain port 81 are the same), the lower water tank 8 always maintains a full water state. When the temperature of the lower water tank 8 drops to the temperature of the upper water tank 9 or the water inlet temperature of the water passage hole 92, the electric valve 82 is closed, the water replacement of the lower water tank 8 is completed, and the water lacking in the upper water tank 9 is replenished in time through the float valve 93 and the water inlet pipe connected to the external water source to complete the automatic water replenishment of the upper water tank 9. During the water replacement process of the lower water tank 8, the dehumidifier operates stably to achieve continuous water replenishment of the cooling water system and the purpose of water replacement and cooling.

[0021] In this way, the purpose of water replacement and cooling can be achieved without external power, saving energy. The water discharge capacity of the drain port 81 of the lower water tank 8 and the water inlet capacity of the water passage hole 92 are the same, achieving continuous water replenishment of the cooling water system (without the need for a water replenishment pump or a water discharge pump), and the dehumidifier system operates stably (without interruption). Through the design of the combined cooling water tank, the volume of the water tank can be effectively reduced, and the space utilization rate can be improved, which is particularly suitable for dehumidification projects in underground vaults.

[0022] Further, the water passage hole 92 on the partition plate 91 is arranged on the left side of the partition plate 91, that is, the water passage hole 92 is arranged close to the end of the cooling water outlet pipe connected to the lower water tank 8. By arranging the water passage hole 92 on the left side of the partition plate 91, when the temperature of the lower water tank 8 rises to a certain preset temperature to start water replacement, the cooling water in the upper water tank 9 can preferentially cool the hot water entering the cooling water outlet pipe, thereby shortening the water replacement time of the lower water tank 8 and improving the water replacement and cooling efficiency.

[0023] The first water temperature sensor 83 is arranged on the left side of the lower end / bottom end of the lower water tank 8, and the first water temperature sensor 83 is arranged close to the inlet end of the cooling water inlet pipe.

[0024] Optionally, a first one-way valve is arranged on the water passage hole 92, and a second one-way valve is arranged on the drain port 81.

[0025] In another embodiment, a second water temperature sensor 84 is arranged on the cooling water inlet pipe and close to one end of the lower water tank 8, and a third water temperature sensor 85 is arranged on the cooling water outlet pipe and close to one end of the lower water tank 8; a correction parameter K is obtained through experiments and fitting calculation, K = f (T1, T2, Vt, V), wherein T1 is the temperature value of the second water temperature sensor, T2 is the temperature value of the third water temperature sensor, Vt is the rotation speed value of the water pump 7, and V is the volume of the lower water tank, and each variable takes a numerical value in the fitting calculation; when the temperature rise of the lower water tank 8 reaches a certain preset temperature, the measured correction parameter K is compared with a preset correction parameter Ks to determine whether the water replacement operation of the lower water tank 8 is immediately performed.

[0026] Further, when the measured correction parameter K = the preset measured correction parameter Ks, the electric valve 82 is opened, and the water replacement operation of the lower water tank 8 is immediately performed; when the measured correction parameter K < the preset correction parameter Ks, it is indicated that due to the setting position of the first water temperature sensor 83 and the water flowability in the lower water tank 8, the overall average water temperature does not reach the certain preset temperature, but the first water temperature sensor 83 meets the certain preset temperature condition, at this time, the rotation speed Vt of the water pump 7 is increased, and the water flow speed of the cooling water inlet pipe and the cooling water outlet pipe is accelerated, so that the utilization rate of the cooling water is improved, and the water resource is saved.

[0027] The application is a new type of unpowered continuous water replenishment cooling water system and method of a dehumidifier, which not only reduces the volume of the cooling water tank (the lower water tank 8 and the upper water tank 9) to save space and cost, but also realizes the unpowered continuous water replenishment mode (without a water replenishment pump or a water drainage pump) to save energy and continuously replace water to improve the operation stability of the dehumidifier (without interruption), and is particularly suitable for the working conditions of a cave and other environments that need to be dehumidified and have limited installation and operation conditions.

[0028] The above embodiments are illustrative of the application, but are not limiting of the application. It can be understood that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the application, and the protection scope of the application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier without power continuous water cooling water system, comprising a compressor (1), a water-cooled condenser (2), a fin evaporator (3), a fin condenser (4), a fan (5), a liquid reservoir (6), a water pump (7), a lower water tank (8), the first end of the compressor is connected to the fin evaporator through the pipeline, the second end of the compressor is connected to the liquid reservoir through the pipeline, the other end of the liquid reservoir is connected to the water-cooled condenser and the fin condenser through the pipeline respectively, the third end of the compressor is connected to the water-cooled condenser through the pipeline, the downstream end of the fin condenser is provided with a fan, the lower end of the left side of the lower water tank (8) is connected to the water-cooled condenser through a cooling water inlet pipe, the upper end of the left side of the lower water tank is connected to the water-cooled condenser through a cooling water outlet pipe, a water pump and a control valve are arranged on the cooling water inlet pipe, a drain pipe is arranged on any side of the lower end of the lower water tank, and an electric valve (82) is arranged on the drain pipe; characterized in that: The upper water tank (9) is further provided, and the lower water tank (8) and the upper water tank are separated by a partition plate (91) into a lower water tank and an upper water tank, a water passing hole (92) is formed in the partition plate, a float ball valve (93) is arranged in the upper water tank, the float ball valve is connected to a water source through a water inlet pipe, a water level sensor (94) is arranged in the upper water tank, and a drainage port (81) is arranged at any side of the lower end of the lower water tank and is connected to a drainage pipe.

2. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as set forth in claim 1, wherein, The water in the upper water tank (9) enters the lower water tank (8) through the water passing hole (92) under the action of gravity, the water inlet amount of the water passing hole on the partition plate (91) is the same as the water outlet amount of the drainage port (81), and / or the equivalent area of the water passing hole (92) is the same as the equivalent area of the drainage port (81).

3. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as set forth in claim 2, wherein, The water passing hole (92) on the partition plate (91) is arranged on the left side of the partition plate, that is, the water passing hole is arranged on the end of the lower water tank (8) close to the cooling water outlet pipe.

4. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as set forth in claim 2, wherein, A first water temperature sensor (83) is arranged at the left side of the lower end of the lower water tank (8) and close to the inlet end of the cooling water inlet pipe; a first one-way valve is arranged on the water passing hole (92), and a second one-way valve is arranged on the drainage port (81).

5. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as set forth in claim 3, wherein, A second water temperature sensor (84) is arranged on the cooling water inlet pipe and close to one end of the lower water tank (8), and a third water temperature sensor (85) is arranged on the cooling water outlet pipe and close to one end of the lower water tank; a correction parameter K is obtained through experiments and fitting calculation, K=f(T1, T2, Vt, V), wherein T1 is the temperature value of the second water temperature sensor, T2 is the temperature value of the third water temperature sensor, Vt is the speed value of the water pump (7), and V is the volume of the lower water tank; when the temperature rise of the lower water tank (8) reaches a certain preset temperature, the measured correction parameter K is compared with a preset correction parameter Ks to determine whether the water replacement operation of the lower water tank is immediately performed.

6. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as set forth in claim 5, wherein, When the measured correction parameter K is equal to the preset correction parameter Ks, the electric valve (82) is opened, and the water replacement operation of the lower water tank (8) is immediately performed; when the measured correction parameter K is less than the preset correction parameter Ks, it is indicated that the overall average water temperature does not reach the certain preset temperature due to the setting position of the first water temperature sensor (83) and the water flow property in the lower water tank, and the first water temperature sensor meets the certain preset temperature condition, at this time, the speed Vt of the water pump (7) is increased, and the water flow speed of the cooling water inlet pipe and the cooling water outlet pipe is accelerated, so that the utilization rate of the cooling water is improved.

7. A non-powered continuous water replenishment cooling water system for a dehumidifier as claimed in claim 2 or 6 wherein, The condensing heat generated by the water-cooled condenser (2) of the dehumidifier enters the cooling water circulation system, and the absorbed condensing heat continuously increases the temperature of the lower water tank (8). When the temperature increases to a preset temperature, the electric valve (82) opens to discharge the water in the lower water tank. At this time, the water in the upper water tank (9) enters the lower water tank through the water passage hole (92) under the action of gravity. Since the discharge capacity of the drain port (81) is the same as the water inlet capacity of the water passage hole, the lower water tank always maintains a full water state. When the temperature of the lower water tank decreases to the water inlet temperature of the upper water tank (9) or the water passage hole (92), the electric valve is closed, and the water exchange of the lower water tank is completed. The missing water in the upper water tank is connected to the external water source through the float valve (93) and the water inlet pipe to supplement the water in time to complete the automatic water replenishment of the upper water tank. During the water exchange process of the lower water tank (8), the cooling water system continuously replenishes water, and the dehumidifier operates stably.

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