Gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuation working condition and working method of gas-liquid separator

By designing a gas-liquid separator including a shell, a separation device and a working method, the problems of low separation efficiency, large energy consumption and complex maintenance of traditional gas-liquid separators under wide range fluctuations are solved, and the gas-liquid separation effect with high efficiency and low energy consumption is achieved.

CN119524527AActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28GLOBAL ENERGY INTERCONNECTION RES INST CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411994750.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-31

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Technical Problem

When traditional gas-liquid separators deal with a wide range of fluctuating conditions, mixtures containing tiny droplets or high viscosity liquids, the separation efficiency is low, the energy consumption is high, and the maintenance is complicated.

Method used

A gas-liquid separator including a housing, a separation device and a working method is designed. The separation device consists of the intake pipe, the top plate, the bottom plate, the slewing assembly and the guide vane. Through the synergistic action of the guide vane and the slewing assembly, the effective separation of the gas-liquid mixture in the structural cavity is achieved, and the separation efficiency is further improved through the baffle and the defogging device.

Benefits of technology

It realizes high-efficiency gas-liquid separation under wide range of fluctuations, reduces energy consumption and maintenance complexity, and improves separation efficiency and equipment reliability and service life.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuation working conditions and a working method of the gas-liquid separator. The gas-liquid separator comprises a shell and a separation device arranged in a containing cavity, the containing cavity is formed in the shell, and a gas outlet and a liquid outlet which are communicated with the containing cavity are formed in the shell; the separating device comprises an air inlet pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of rotary assemblies and a plurality of guide vanes, the air inlet pipe penetrates through the shell and is connected with the top plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are arranged at intervals, the rotary assemblies can penetrate through the top plate and the bottom plate in a reciprocating rotation mode, the rotary assemblies are arranged at intervals, and each rotary assembly is connected with the corresponding guide vane; the guide vanes are arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate in a reciprocating rotation mode, the guide vanes are arranged at intervals to form a first flow channel capable of being opened and closed, a structural cavity is formed among the top plate, the bottom plate and the guide vanes, the structural cavity is communicated with the air inlet pipe, and the size of the structural cavity is larger than that of the air inlet pipe. The working method is based on the gas-liquid separator.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of gas-liquid separation, and in particular to a gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions and a working method thereof. Background Art

[0002] As a clean, efficient, sustainable and carbon-free energy, hydrogen energy is one of the internationally recognized clean energy sources and an important food chemical raw material. It is known as the most promising secondary energy in the 21st century and has attracted the attention of countries around the world because of its rich resources, zero pollution, high energy density (theoretical energy density is three times that of gasoline, up to 13kWh / kg), long storage time, safety and controllability, no geographical restrictions, and wide power variation range. Hydrogen production by water electrolysis can also be used as an intermediate medium to effectively integrate wind energy, solar energy and other clean energy with strong temporal and regional characteristics to build a continuous clean energy supply system and realize the wider application of hydrogen energy.

[0003] In many industrial production processes, such as chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing, it is often necessary to separate the gas-liquid mixture in the production process to ensure the effective separation of materials, the effective transfer of energy and the safe operation of equipment. In the process of water electrolysis, especially under high current density, the oxygen and hydrogen produced by the electrolytic stack will form a gas-liquid mixed flow with the liquid water in the flow channel. Traditional gas-liquid separators often have problems such as low separation efficiency, high energy consumption and complex maintenance. These deficiencies are more obvious when connecting to the use scenarios of volatile new energy and processing mixtures containing tiny droplets or high-viscosity liquids. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions and a working method thereof, so as to solve at least one of the problems mentioned in the above background technology of the traditional gas-liquid separator, such as low separation efficiency, high energy consumption and complex maintenance.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions, comprising: A shell, wherein a receiving cavity is provided in the shell, and an air outlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the receiving cavity are provided on the shell; A separation device is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the separation device comprises an intake pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of groups of rotating components and a plurality of guide vanes, the intake pipe is passed through the shell, the intake pipe is connected to the top plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are arranged at intervals, the rotating components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate and the bottom plate, the rotating components are arranged at intervals, each group of the rotating components is respectively connected with the guide vanes, the guide vanes are reciprocatingly rotatable and arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, the guide vanes are arranged at intervals to form a first flow channel that can be opened and closed, a structural cavity is formed between the top plate, the bottom plate and the plurality of guide vanes, the structural cavity is communicated with the intake pipe and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the intake pipe; Among them, the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the air inlet pipe, the gas-liquid mixture can be separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and push the guide vane to rotate outward, the rotating assembly can drive the guide vane to rotate inward, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are introduced into the containing cavity through multiple first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port.

[0006] Optionally, the guide vane is plate-shaped or teardrop-shaped, one side wall of the guide vane is connected to the rotating assembly, and the other side wall of the guide vane is arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate and rotates around the rotating assembly.

[0007] Optionally, the rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft and a spring, the rotating shaft is rotatably disposed on the top plate and the bottom plate, the guide vane is connected to the rotating shaft, one end of the spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the spring is connected to the bottom plate.

[0008] Optionally, a protrusion is provided at one end of the rotating shaft, the protrusion is provided on the side of the top plate away from the bottom plate, the other end of the rotating shaft is provided on the side of the bottom plate away from the top plate, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the spring.

[0009] Optionally, the spring is a planar scroll spring, which is arranged on a side of the bottom plate away from the top plate, the planar scroll spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, the inner end of the planar scroll spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the outer end of the planar scroll spring is hinged to the bottom plate through an axle pin.

[0010] Optionally, the top plate is provided with a plurality of first connection holes arranged in a ring shape, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of second connection holes arranged in a ring shape, and the rotary assembly is passed through the first connection holes and the second connection holes.

[0011] Optionally, the shell includes an upper head, a lower head and a shell barrel, the upper head is provided with the air outlet, the upper head is sealed at the upper end of the shell barrel, the lower head is sealed at the lower end of the shell barrel, the lower head is provided with the drain port, and the shell barrel is penetrated with the air inlet pipe.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of baffles are provided between the top plate and the bottom plate, the baffles are wavy, the baffles are arranged in sequence, the arrangement gaps between the baffles form second flow channels, and the second flow channels are connected to the first flow channels.

[0013] Optionally, a demister is also included, which is horizontally arranged in the shell so that the accommodating cavity is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity, the air inlet end, the first flow channel and the drain port of the demister are all connected to the first cavity, and the air outlet end and the air outlet of the demister are both connected to the second cavity. A working method of a gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, based on the gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided by any of the above embodiments, comprising: In the initial state, the air inlet pipe is opened, and the gas-liquid mixture is passed into the structural cavity, the gas-liquid mixture is separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and pushes the guide vanes to rotate outward, the first flow channels between the guide vanes are opened, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are passed into the containing cavity through the plurality of the first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture increases, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vane to rotate outward, and the first flow channel increases; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture decreases, the rotary assembly pulls the guide vanes to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: The gas-liquid separator of the present invention is suitable for working conditions with a wide range of fluctuations, which solves the technical problems of low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and complex maintenance of traditional gas-liquid separators in the prior art, and achieves beneficial effects: through the specific design of the separation device, including the air inlet pipe, the top plate, the bottom plate, the rotating assembly and the guide vanes, the effective separation of the gas-liquid mixture in the structural cavity can be achieved, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vanes to rotate outward, and the rotating assembly drives the guide vanes to rotate inward, forming an openable and closable first flow channel, which is conducive to the separation of gas and liquid; the gas-liquid separator ensures the pressure in the structural cavity, and can be suitable for working conditions with a wide range of fluctuations in the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture. The design of the separation device allows the gas-liquid mixture to be separated from the structural cavity at different flow rates and pressures. Good separation effect can be obtained everywhere; the rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft and a spring. The design of the spring not only provides stable support for the rotating shaft, but also provides necessary resilience when the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vane, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the separation device; the design of the separation device makes the connection between the various components simple and clear, which is convenient for disassembly and cleaning, and reduces maintenance costs; through the structural cavity formed between the top plate, the bottom plate and the guide vane, and the design of the baffle, the gas and liquid can be further separated, thereby improving the separation efficiency; the demister design further improves the purity of the gas. By dividing the containing cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the demister can effectively remove tiny droplets in the gas, thereby meeting higher standards of separation requirements.

[0015] The present invention provides a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions and a working method thereof, which solves the technical problems of low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and complex maintenance of traditional gas-liquid separation in the prior art, and achieves beneficial effects: the working method realizes adaptive regulation of the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture through the synergistic effect of the guide vane and the rotating component. When the flow rate increases, the guide vane rotates outward, and the first flow channel increases to accommodate a larger flow rate; when the flow rate decreases, the rotating component pulls the guide vane to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases, thereby maintaining the separation efficiency. This adaptive ability enables the gas-liquid separator to operate stably under a wide range of fluctuating working conditions; in the initial state, the gas-liquid The mixture is passed into the structural cavity for gas-liquid separation. Since the size of the structural cavity is larger than that of the air inlet pipe, the speed of the gas-liquid mixture decreases in the larger structural cavity, and the droplets fall under the action of gravity, thereby improving the separation efficiency. The separated gas and liquid enter the containing cavity through the first flow channel and are discharged from the gas outlet and the liquid discharge port respectively; since the working method can adapt to flow changes, it avoids equipment overload or damage caused by flow fluctuations, improves the reliability and service life of the equipment, and reduces maintenance costs; the working method is simple and clear, easy to operate and maintain, and at the same time, the design of the separator is also convenient for disassembly and cleaning, reducing the difficulty and cost of maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 : is a structural diagram of a separation device of a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided according to an embodiment of the present invention Among them, 1. air outlet; 2. upper head; 3. demister; 4. air inlet pipe; 5. separation device; 6. shell; 7. lower head; 8. drain port; 9. rotating shaft; 10. spring; 12. top plate; 13. guide vane; 14. baffle; 15. bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Below, refer to Figure 1-2 A gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions and a working method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention are specifically described.

[0021] The first embodiment of the present invention provides a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, which is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions comprises a shell and a separation device 5 arranged in the accommodating cavity, the shell is provided with an accommodating cavity, the shell is provided with an air outlet 1 and a liquid discharge port 8 communicating with the accommodating cavity; the separation device 5 comprises an air inlet pipe 4, a top plate 12, a bottom plate 15, a plurality of groups of rotating components and a plurality of guide vanes 13, the air inlet pipe 4 is passed through the shell, the air inlet pipe 4 is connected to the top plate 12, the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15 are arranged at intervals, the rotating components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15, the rotating components are arranged at intervals, each group of the rotating components is respectively connected to the guide vanes 13, and the guide vanes 13 are reciprocatingly rotatable. It is arranged between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15, and the guide vanes 13 are arranged at intervals to form a first flow channel that can be opened and closed. A structural cavity is formed between the top plate 12, the bottom plate 15 and the plurality of guide vanes 13, and the structural cavity is connected to the intake pipe 4 and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the intake pipe 4; wherein, a gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the intake pipe 4, and the gas-liquid mixture can be separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and push the guide vanes 13 to rotate outward, and the rotating assembly can drive the guide vanes 13 to rotate inward, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are introduced into the accommodating cavity through the plurality of first flow channels, and the gas is discharged from the gas outlet 1, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port 8.

[0023] It should be noted that the gas-liquid mixture with a certain pressure flows into the structural cavity through the intake pipe 4. The size of the structural cavity is larger than that of the intake pipe 4. The volume of the gas-liquid mixture increases and the speed decreases in the structural cavity. A part of the liquid is separated by gravity and settles on the bottom plate 15. The settled liquid is discharged through the first flow channel driven by the airflow and accumulates at the bottom of the tank. The gas-liquid mixture that has been initially separated has an increased flow velocity and expanded volume in the first flow channel. According to the law of conservation of energy, the increase in kinetic energy brings about a decrease in internal energy, that is, a decrease in temperature, which helps the steam in the gas phase to condense and precipitate, and the steam-water separation is performed again. The rotating component is any structure that can rotate automatically, and can be driven by a motor or other driving device, or by a spring. In the present embodiment, preferably, a spring is provided on the rotating component. The number and outlet angle of the guide vanes 13 can be set as needed to meet the gas-liquid separation effect within a wide range of operating conditions.

[0024] In order to enable the gas-liquid mixture to push the guide vane 13 and achieve self-adaptation, in the present embodiment, the guide vane 13 is plate-shaped or drop-shaped, one side wall of the guide vane 13 is connected to the rotating assembly, and the other side wall of the guide vane 13 is arranged between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15 and rotates around the rotating assembly.

[0025] In order to ensure the stable operation of the separation device 5, in this embodiment, the rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft 9 and a spring. The rotating shaft 9 is rotatably penetrated through the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15. The guide vane 13 is connected to the rotating shaft 9. One end of the spring is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the spring is connected to the bottom plate 15.

[0026] In order to reduce the volume of the device and realize the connection between components at the same time, in this embodiment, a protrusion is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 9, and the protrusion is arranged on the side of the top plate 12 away from the bottom plate 15, and the other end of the rotating shaft 9 is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12, and the other end of the rotating shaft 9 is connected to one end of the spring.

[0027] In order to provide better rotational force, in the present embodiment, the spring is a planar spiral spring 10, which is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12, and the planar spiral spring 10 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 9. The inner end of the planar spiral spring 10 is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the outer end of the planar spiral spring 10 is hinged to the bottom plate 15 through an axle pin.

[0028] In order to simplify the structure and realize the connection between components, in this embodiment, the top plate 12 is provided with a plurality of first connection holes arranged in a ring, the bottom plate 15 is provided with a plurality of second connection holes arranged in a ring, and the rotating assembly is passed through the first connection holes and the second connection holes.

[0029] In order to better achieve gas-liquid separation and remove the separated gas and liquid, in this embodiment, the shell includes an upper head 2, a lower head 7 and a shell cylinder 6, the upper head 2 is provided with the gas outlet 1, the upper head 2 is sealed at the upper end of the shell cylinder 6, the lower head 7 is sealed at the lower end of the shell cylinder 6, the lower head 7 is provided with the drain port 8, and the shell cylinder 6 is penetrated by the air inlet pipe 4.

[0030] In order to further improve the separation efficiency, in the present embodiment, a plurality of baffles 14 are provided between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15. The baffles 14 are wavy in shape and are arranged in sequence. The arrangement gaps between the baffles 14 form second flow channels, and the second flow channels are connected to the first flow channels.

[0031] In order to further improve the separation efficiency, in this embodiment, a demister 3 is also included. The demister 3 is horizontally arranged in the shell so that the accommodating cavity is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity. The air inlet end, the first flow channel and the drain port 8 of the demister 3 are all connected to the first cavity, and the air outlet end and the air outlet 1 of the demister 3 are both connected to the second cavity. In one embodiment, the guide vane 13 is plate-shaped, one side wall of the guide vane 13 is connected to the rotary assembly, and the other side wall of the guide vane 13 is arranged between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15 to rotate around the rotary assembly. Thus, the guide vane 13 can flexibly respond to the flow of the gas-liquid mixture and effectively adjust the size of the flow channel, thereby optimizing the gas-liquid separation effect, and at the same time, it is easy to clean and maintain, reducing the operating cost of the equipment.

[0032] In one embodiment, the rotary assembly includes a rotating shaft 9 and a spring. The rotating shaft 9 is rotatably arranged on the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15. The guide vane 13 is connected to the rotating shaft 9. One end of the spring is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the spring is connected to the bottom plate 15. It should be noted that the spring is used to provide adjustment power for the guide vane 13. The type of the spring is not limited to a spiral spring, a volute spring, a leaf spring, etc. The guide vane 13 can rotate outward when pushed by the gas-liquid mixture, and the spring provides a rebound force, so that the guide vane 13 can rotate inward when the flow rate decreases. In this way, the stability and separation efficiency of the device are maintained.

[0033] In one embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft 9 is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion is provided on the side of the top plate 12 away from the bottom plate 15, the other end of the rotating shaft 9 is provided on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12, and the other end of the rotating shaft 9 is connected to one end of the spring. Thus, the installation and removal of the rotating shaft 9 are more convenient, and the stability of the rotating shaft 9 is also enhanced, thereby improving the overall performance of the device.

[0034] In one embodiment, the spring is a plane scroll spring 10, which is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12, and the plane scroll spring 10 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 9, the inner end of the plane scroll spring 10 is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the outer end of the plane scroll spring 10 is hinged to the bottom plate 15 through an axle pin. It should be noted that the plane scroll spring 10 has the advantages of small size, large energy storage, and stable force value. In this way, while simplifying the device, it can provide a stable rebound force when the guide vane 13 is subjected to an external force, so that the guide vane 13 can rotate smoothly, thereby maintaining the stability of the flow channel and the separation efficiency.

[0035] In one embodiment, the top plate 12 is provided with a plurality of first connection holes arranged in an annular manner, the bottom plate 15 is provided with a plurality of second connection holes arranged in an annular manner, and the rotary assembly is inserted through the first connection holes and the second connection holes. Thus, the installation position of the rotary assembly is more flexible, and the layout and number of the guide vanes 13 can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby optimizing the gas-liquid separation effect.

[0036] In one embodiment, the shell includes an upper head 2, a lower head 7 and a shell barrel 6, the upper head 2 is provided with the gas outlet 1, the upper head 2 is sealed at the upper end of the shell barrel 6, the lower head 7 is sealed at the lower end of the shell barrel 6, the lower head 7 is provided with the liquid discharge port 8, and the shell barrel 6 is penetrated with the air inlet pipe 4. Thus, the accumulation of gas or liquid in the shell is avoided, and the gas-liquid separation is better achieved.

[0037] In one embodiment, a plurality of baffles 14 are provided between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15, the baffles 14 are wavy, and the baffles 14 are arranged in sequence, and the arrangement gaps between the baffles 14 form a second flow channel, and the second flow channel is connected to the first flow channel. It should be noted that after the gas-liquid separation in the structural cavity, the gas pushes the guide vane 13 under the action of the pressure difference, and the gas is ejected at a higher flow rate in the first flow channel, and acts vertically on the baffles 14 to reduce the speed and separate the small droplets in the gas, and the small droplets further form large droplets and settle to the bottom of the shell; thereby, the gas-liquid separation effect is further optimized, so that the gas and liquid are more fully contacted and separated during the flow process. In one embodiment, it also includes a demister 3, which is horizontally arranged in the shell so that the accommodating cavity is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity. The air inlet end, the first flow channel and the liquid discharge port 8 of the demister 3 are all connected to the first cavity, and the air outlet end and the air outlet 1 of the demister 3 are all connected to the second cavity. It should be noted that the gas after gas-liquid separation through the structural cavity and the baffle 14 rises to the demister 3 inside the shell, and the demister 3 intercepts and captures small droplets, and then condenses into larger droplets, which fall to the bottom of the shell under the action of gravity; the demister 3 is any structure that can separate fine liquids. In this embodiment, preferably, the demister 3 adopts a wire mesh demister 3. Therefore, after different separation principles and multiple gas-liquid separations, the gas is sent out through the outlet 1, and the tiny droplets in the gas are further removed to improve the purity of the gas.

[0038] The second aspect of the present invention provides a working method of a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, which is described in detail below.

[0039] A working method of a gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, based on the gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided by any of the above embodiments, comprising: In the initial state, the air inlet pipe 4 is opened, and the gas-liquid mixture is passed into the structural cavity, the gas-liquid mixture is separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and pushes the guide vanes 13 to rotate outward, the first flow channels between the guide vanes 13 are opened, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are passed into the containing cavity through the plurality of the first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the gas outlet 1, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port 8; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture increases, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vane 13 to rotate outward, and the first flow channel increases; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture decreases, the rotary assembly pulls the guide vanes 13 to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases.

[0040] Therefore, the gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions and the working method thereof of the present invention solve the technical problems of low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and complex maintenance of traditional gas-liquid separation in the prior art, and achieve beneficial effects: the working method realizes adaptive regulation of the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture through the coordinated action of the guide vane 13 and the rotating component. When the flow rate increases, the guide vane 13 rotates outward, and the first flow channel increases to accommodate a larger flow rate; when the flow rate decreases, the rotating component pulls the guide vane 13 to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases, thereby maintaining the separation efficiency. This adaptive ability enables the gas-liquid separator to operate stably under a wide range of fluctuating working conditions; in the initial state , the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity for gas-liquid separation. Since the size of the structural cavity is larger than the air inlet pipe 4, the speed of the gas-liquid mixture decreases in the larger structural cavity, and the droplets fall under the action of gravity, thereby improving the separation efficiency. The separated gas and liquid enter the containing cavity through the first flow channel and are discharged from the gas outlet 1 and the liquid discharge port 8 respectively; since the working method can adapt to flow changes, it avoids equipment overload or damage caused by flow fluctuations, improves the reliability and service life of the equipment, and reduces maintenance costs; the working method is simple and clear, easy to operate and maintain, and at the same time, the design of the separator is also convenient for disassembly and cleaning, reducing the difficulty and cost of maintenance.

[0041] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an optional working process of the gas-liquid separator and working method thereof applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions in the present invention is as follows: In the initial state, the air inlet pipe 4 is opened, and the gas-liquid mixture is passed into the structural cavity, the gas-liquid mixture undergoes preliminary gas-liquid separation in the structural cavity and pushes the guide vane 13 to rotate outward around the rotating shaft 9, the spring is stretched, the first flow channel between the guide vanes 13 is opened, the gas-liquid mixture of preliminary gas-liquid separation and the liquid of preliminary gas-liquid separation are passed into a plurality of the first flow channels, the liquid of preliminary gas-liquid separation is passed into the second flow channel through the first flow channel, the gas-liquid mixture of preliminary gas-liquid separation is accelerated in the first flow channel and passed into the second flow channel, and the gas-liquid mixture of preliminary gas-liquid separation impacts the baffle 14 so that the preliminary gas-liquid separation is accelerated. The gas-liquid mixture of gas-liquid separation is subjected to secondary gas-liquid separation in the second channel, the liquid of the initial gas-liquid separation, the gas-liquid mixture of the secondary gas-liquid separation and the liquid of the secondary gas-liquid separation are passed into the containing cavity through the second flow channel, the liquid of the initial gas-liquid separation and the liquid of the secondary gas-liquid separation are deposited at the bottom of the shell, the gas-liquid mixture of the secondary gas-liquid separation enters the demister 3 through the containing cavity and is subjected to gas-liquid separation again, the liquid separated again falls into the bottom of the shell through the demister 3, the gas separated again enters the cavity through the demister 3 and is discharged from the gas outlet 1, and the liquid at the bottom of the shell is discharged from the liquid discharge port 8; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture increases, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vane 13 to rotate outward, and the first flow channel increases; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture decreases, the spring reset pulls the rotating shaft 9 to rotate and then pulls the guide vane 13 to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases.

[0042] In addition, the terms "first", "another" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" or "several" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0043] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "one example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0045] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gas-liquid separator suitable for wide range of fluctuating working conditions, characterized in that: include: A shell, wherein a receiving cavity is provided in the shell, and an air outlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the receiving cavity are provided on the shell; A separation device is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the separation device comprises an intake pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of groups of rotating components and a plurality of guide vanes, the intake pipe is passed through the shell, the intake pipe is connected to the top plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are arranged at intervals, the rotating components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate and the bottom plate, the rotating components are arranged at intervals, each group of the rotating components is respectively connected with the guide vanes, the guide vanes are reciprocatingly rotatable and arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, the guide vanes are arranged at intervals to form a first flow channel that can be opened and closed, a structural cavity is formed between the top plate, the bottom plate and the plurality of guide vanes, the structural cavity is communicated with the intake pipe and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the intake pipe; Among them, the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the inlet pipe, the gas-liquid mixture can be separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and push the guide vane to rotate outward, the rotating assembly can drive the guide vane to rotate, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are introduced into the containing cavity through multiple first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port.

2. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide vane is plate-shaped or teardrop-shaped, one side wall of the guide vane is connected to the rotary assembly, and the other side wall of the guide vane is arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate so as to rotate around the rotary assembly.

3. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary assembly includes a rotating shaft and a spring. The rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the top plate and the bottom plate. The guide vane is connected to the rotating shaft. One end of the spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the spring is connected to the bottom plate.

4. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the rotating shaft is provided with a protrusion, which is arranged on a side of the top plate away from the bottom plate, and the other end of the rotating shaft is arranged on a side of the bottom plate away from the top plate, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the spring.

5. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring is a planar scroll spring, which is arranged on a side of the bottom plate away from the top plate, and is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The inner end of the planar scroll spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the outer end of the planar scroll spring is hinged to the bottom plate through an axle pin.

6. The gas-liquid separator applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate is provided with a plurality of first connection holes arranged in a ring shape, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of second connection holes arranged in a ring shape, and the rotary assembly is passed through the first connection holes and the second connection holes.

7. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell comprises an upper head, a lower head and a shell barrel, the upper head is provided with the air outlet, the upper head is sealed at the upper end of the shell barrel, the lower head is sealed at the lower end of the shell barrel, the lower head is provided with the liquid discharge port, and the shell barrel is penetrated with the air inlet pipe.

8. The gas-liquid separator applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of baffles are arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate. The baffles are wavy and arranged in sequence. The arrangement gaps between the baffles form second flow channels. The second flow channels are connected to the first flow channels.

9. The gas-liquid separator applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a demister, which is horizontally arranged in the shell so that the accommodating cavity is divided into a first cavity and a second cavity, the air inlet end, the first flow channel and the liquid discharge port of the demister are all connected to the first cavity, and the air outlet end and the air outlet of the demister are both connected to the second cavity.

10. A working method of a gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions, characterized in that: The gas-liquid separator applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprises: In the initial state, the air inlet pipe is opened, and the gas-liquid mixture is passed into the structural cavity, the gas-liquid mixture is separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and pushes the guide vanes to rotate outward, the first flow channels between the guide vanes are opened, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are passed into the containing cavity through the plurality of the first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture increases, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vane to rotate outward, and the first flow channel increases; When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture decreases, the rotary assembly pulls the guide vanes to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases.

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