A gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions and its working method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions and its working method. The gas-liquid separator includes a housing and a separation device disposed within a receiving cavity. The housing includes a receiving cavity, and the housing is provided with an air outlet and a liquid drain port connected to the receiving cavity. The separation device includes an air inlet pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, multiple sets of rotary assemblies, and multiple guide vanes. The air inlet pipe is passed through the housing and connected to the top plate. The top and bottom plates are spaced apart. The rotary assemblies are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top and bottom plates. The rotary assemblies are spaced apart. Each set of rotary assemblies is respectively connected to a guide vane. The guide vanes are reciprocatingly rotatable and disposed between the top and bottom plates. The guide vanes are spaced apart to form an openable and closable first flow channel. A structural cavity is formed between the top plate, the bottom plate, and the multiple guide vanes. The structural cavity is connected to the air inlet pipe and is larger in size than the air inlet pipe. The working method is based on the gas-liquid separator.

Description

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 source, hydrogen is internationally recognized as a clean energy source and a key food and chemical raw material. Hailed as the 21st century's most promising secondary energy source, hydrogen has garnered global attention due to its abundant resources, zero pollution, high energy density (theoretical energy density is three times that of gasoline, reaching over 13kWh / kg), long storage life, safety and controllability, geographic independence, and wide power range. Hydrogen production through water electrolysis can also serve as an intermediate, effectively integrating time- and location-sensitive clean energy sources like wind and solar power to build a sustainable clean energy supply system, enabling 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 gas-liquid mixtures to ensure effective material separation, efficient energy transfer, and safe equipment operation. During water electrolysis, especially at high current densities, the oxygen and hydrogen produced by the electrolytic stack combine with the liquid water in the flow channel to form a gas-liquid mixed flow. Traditional gas-liquid separators often suffer from low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and complex maintenance. These shortcomings are particularly evident when integrating into fluctuating new energy scenarios and processing mixtures containing tiny droplets or high-viscosity liquids. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose 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 solutions:

[0006] A gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, comprising:

[0007] A housing, wherein a receiving cavity is provided in the housing, and an air outlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the receiving cavity are provided on the housing;

[0008] The separator is provided in the accommodating cavity, and the separator comprises an air intake pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of rotating components and a plurality of guide vanes, the air intake pipe is passed through the shell, the air intake pipe is connected to the top plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are spaced apart, the rotating components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate and the bottom plate, the rotating components are spaced apart, each group of the rotating components is respectively connected to the guide vanes, the guide vanes are reciprocatingly rotatable and arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, the guide vanes are spaced apart to form an openable and closable first flow channel, 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 air intake pipe, and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the air intake pipe;

[0009] In which, the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the air inlet pipe, the gas-liquid mixture can undergo gas-liquid separation in the structural cavity and push the guide vane to rotate outward, the rotary assembly can drive the guide vane to rotate inward, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are introduced into the accommodating cavity through multiple first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the air outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port.

[0010] Optionally, 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 and rotates around the rotary assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating 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.

[0012] 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.

[0013] Optionally, the spring is a planar volute spring, which is arranged on the side of the bottom plate away from the top plate, the planar volute spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, the inner end of the planar volute spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the outer end of the planar volute spring is hinged to the bottom plate through an axle pin.

[0014] 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.

[0015] 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 by the air inlet pipe.

[0016] Optionally, a plurality of baffles are provided between the top plate and the bottom plate, the baffles are wavy, and 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.

[0017] Optionally, a demister is further 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.

[0018] A method for operating a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, based on the gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided in any of the above embodiments, comprises:

[0019] 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 undergoes gas-liquid separation 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 accommodating cavity through the plurality of first flow channels. The gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port.

[0020] 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;

[0021] 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.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] 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 separation device design, including the air inlet pipe, the top plate, the bottom plate, the rotary assembly and the guide vanes, the gas-liquid mixture can be effectively separated in the structural cavity, the gas-liquid mixture pushes the guide vanes to rotate outward, and the rotary 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 in the structural cavity at different flow rates and pressures. Good separation effect can be obtained everywhere; the rotary 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 the necessary rebound force 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, easy to disassemble and clean, and reduces maintenance costs; the structural cavity formed between the top plate, the bottom plate and the guide vane, as well as the design of the deflector, can further separate the gas and liquid, 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.

[0024] 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 coordinated action of the guide vanes and the rotary assembly. When the flow rate increases, the guide vanes rotate outward and the first flow channel increases to accommodate a larger flow rate; when the flow rate decreases, the rotary assembly pulls the guide vanes 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 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 liquid drain port respectively; since this 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; this 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

[0025] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary 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.

[0026] Figure 1 2. It is a structural diagram of a gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Among them, 1. Air outlet; 2. Upper head; 3. Demister; 4. Air inlet pipe; 5. Separator; 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

[0029] 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 herein 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 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 are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] 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 to 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, rather than indicating or implying 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 limiting the embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] 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 described in detail.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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, multiple groups of rotary components and multiple 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 spaced apart, the rotary components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15, the rotary components are spaced apart, each group of the rotary 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 spaced apart 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 multiple guide vanes 13, and the structural cavity is connected to the air intake pipe 4 and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the air intake pipe 4; wherein, the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the air intake pipe 4, 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 rotary assembly can drive the guide vanes 13 to rotate inward, and the gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are passed into the accommodating cavity through multiple first flow channels, the gas is discharged from the air outlet 1, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid drain port 8.

[0034] 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 undergone preliminary separation 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 gas-water separation is performed again; the rotating component is any structure that can rotate automatically, and can use a driving device such as a motor, or a spring 10. In this embodiment, preferably, a spring 10 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 working conditions.

[0035] In order to enable the gas-liquid mixture to push the guide vane 13 and achieve self-adaptation, in this 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.

[0036] 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 10. 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 10 is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the spring 10 is connected to the bottom plate 15.

[0037] In order to reduce the volume of the device and realize the connection between components at the same time, in this embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft 9 is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is provided on the side of the top plate 12 away from the bottom plate 15, and 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 10.

[0038] In order to provide better rotational force, in this embodiment, the spring 10 is a planar spiral spring, which is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12. The planar spiral spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft 9, and the inner end of the planar spiral spring is connected to the rotating shaft 9. The outer end of the planar spiral spring is hinged to the bottom plate 15 through an axle pin.

[0039] 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 rotary assembly is passed through the first connection holes and the second connection holes.

[0040] 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 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 drain port 8, and the shell barrel 6 is penetrated by the air inlet pipe 4.

[0041] In order to further improve the separation efficiency, in this embodiment, a plurality of baffles 14 are provided between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15. The baffles 14 are wavy and 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] In one embodiment, the guide vane 13 is plate-shaped, with one sidewall of the guide vane 13 connected to the rotary assembly, and the other sidewall of the guide vane 13 being disposed between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 15 so as to rotate about 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. Furthermore, the guide vane 13 is easy to clean and maintain, thereby reducing the operating costs of the equipment.

[0044] In one embodiment, the rotary assembly includes a rotating shaft 9 and a spring 10. The rotating shaft 9 is rotatably provided 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 10 is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the spring 10 is connected to the bottom plate 15. It should be noted that the spring 10 is used to provide adjustment power for the guide vane 13. The type of the spring 10 is not limited to a coil 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 10 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.

[0045] In one embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft 9 is provided with a protrusion, which is located on the side of the top plate 12 away from the bottom plate 15. The other end of the rotating shaft 9 is located 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 10. This makes installation and removal of the rotating shaft 9 more convenient, while also enhancing the stability of the rotating shaft 9 and improving the overall performance of the device.

[0046] In one embodiment, the spring 10 is a planar volute spring, which is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 15 away from the top plate 12. The planar volute spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft 9, the inner end of the planar volute spring is connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the outer end of the planar volute spring is hinged to the bottom plate 15 via an axle pin. It should be noted that the planar volute spring 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.

[0047] In one embodiment, the top plate 12 is provided with a plurality of first connection holes arranged in a circular pattern, and the bottom plate 15 is provided with a plurality of second connection holes arranged in a circular pattern. The rotary assembly is installed through the first and second connection holes. This allows for greater flexibility in the installation position of the rotary assembly, allowing the layout and number of guide vanes 13 to be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby optimizing the gas-liquid separation effect.

[0048] In one embodiment, the housing 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 to the upper end of the shell barrel 6, the lower head 7 is sealed to the lower end of the shell barrel 6, the lower head 7 is provided with the liquid drain 8, and the shell barrel 6 is penetrated by the air inlet pipe 4. This prevents the accumulation of gas or liquid in the housing and better achieves gas-liquid separation.

[0049] 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 arranged in sequence. The gaps between the baffles 14 form a second flow channel, and the second flow channels are connected to the first flow channels. 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 baffle 14 to reduce the speed and separate the small droplets in the gas. 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.

[0050] In one embodiment, a demister 3 is further included, and 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 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 both 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, which then condense into larger droplets and 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. Thus, after different separation principles and multiple gas-liquid separations, the gas is sent out through the outlet 1, further removing the tiny droplets in the gas and improving the purity of the gas.

[0051] The second embodiment of the present invention provides a working method of a gas-liquid separator applicable to a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, which is described in detail below.

[0052] A method for operating a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, based on the gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions provided in any of the above embodiments, comprises:

[0053] 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 gas-liquid separation 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 accommodating cavity through the plurality of first flow channels. The gas is discharged from the gas outlet 1, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid drain port 8.

[0054] 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;

[0055] 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.

[0056] Therefore, the gas-liquid separator and its working method suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions 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 rotary 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 rotary 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 this 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; this 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.

[0057] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an optional working process of the gas-liquid separator and its working method applicable to wide-range fluctuating working conditions in the present invention is as follows:

[0058] 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 10 is stretched, and 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 the multiple first flow channels. The liquid of preliminary gas-liquid separation passes 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. The gas-liquid mixture of preliminary gas-liquid separation impacts the deflector 14 so that the initial gas-liquid separation is accelerated. The gas-liquid mixture obtained by the first gas-liquid separation undergoes a second gas-liquid separation in the second channel, the liquid obtained by the initial gas-liquid separation, the gas-liquid mixture obtained by the secondary gas-liquid separation, and the liquid obtained by the secondary gas-liquid separation pass into the accommodating cavity through the second flow channel, the liquid obtained by the initial gas-liquid separation and the liquid obtained by the secondary gas-liquid separation are deposited at the bottom of the shell, the gas-liquid mixture obtained by the secondary gas-liquid separation passes through the accommodating cavity and enters the demister 3 and undergoes a second gas-liquid separation, 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 drain port 8;

[0059] 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;

[0060] When the flow rate of the gas-liquid mixture decreases, the spring 10 returns to its original position, pulling the rotating shaft 9 to rotate and further pulling the guide vanes 13 to rotate inward, and the first flow channel decreases.

[0061] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "another" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" or "several" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0062] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "an example", etc. mean 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 representations of the above terms do 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 features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0065] 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 scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a housing cavity is provided in the housing, and an air outlet and a liquid discharge port communicating with the housing cavity are provided on the housing; The separator is provided in the accommodating cavity, and the separator comprises an air intake pipe, a top plate, a bottom plate, a plurality of rotating components and a plurality of guide vanes, the air intake pipe is passed through the shell, the air intake pipe is connected to the top plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are spaced apart, the rotating components are reciprocatingly rotatable and passed through the top plate and the bottom plate, the rotating components are spaced apart, each group of the rotating components is respectively connected to the guide vanes, the guide vanes are reciprocatingly rotatable and arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, the guide vanes are spaced apart to form an openable and closable first flow channel, 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 air intake pipe, and the size of the structural cavity is larger than the size of the air intake pipe; The gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity through the air inlet pipe, and the gas-liquid mixture can be separated into gas and liquid in the structural cavity and push the guide vane to rotate outward. The rotary assembly can drive the guide vane to rotate. The gas and liquid obtained by gas-liquid separation are introduced into the accommodating cavity through the plurality of first flow channels. The gas is discharged from the gas outlet, and the liquid is discharged from the liquid discharge port. The rotary assembly includes a rotating shaft and a spring. The rotating shaft is rotatably provided 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. A plurality of baffles are provided 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.

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 and rotates around the rotary assembly.

3. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the rotating shaft is provided with a protrusion, which 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.

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

5. The gas-liquid separator suitable for 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.

6. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, characterized in that: 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 by the air inlet pipe.

7. The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to claim 1, 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.

8. A method for operating a gas-liquid separator suitable for a wide range of fluctuating working conditions, characterized in that: The gas-liquid separator suitable for wide-range fluctuating working conditions according to any one of claims 1 to 7 comprises: In the initial state, the air inlet pipe is opened, and the gas-liquid mixture is introduced into the structural cavity. The gas-liquid mixture undergoes gas-liquid separation 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 introduced into the accommodating cavity through the plurality of 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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