Auxiliary production system and glass production system

Abstract

This invention discloses an auxiliary production system and a glass production system, relating to the field of glass production technology. The auxiliary production system includes auxiliary equipment and control equipment. The auxiliary equipment includes a water circulation module, an oil supply module, a gas supply module, an air compression module, and a hydrogen production module. The control equipment includes a monitoring module and a control module connected by communication. Both the monitoring module and the control module are communicatively connected to the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module. The monitoring module is used to monitor the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module respectively and to collect working parameters for each module. The control module controls the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module according to multiple working parameters. The technical solution provided by this invention aims to improve the control integration of auxiliary equipment, reduce labor costs, and ensure the continuity and stability of production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass production technology, and in particular to an auxiliary production system. Background Technology

[0002] In the glass manufacturing industry, various auxiliary equipment is required, such as fuel oil and natural gas supply equipment, circulating cooling water equipment, compressed air production equipment, nitrogen production equipment, and hydrogen production equipment. To reduce investment and improve supply and demand efficiency, these auxiliary equipment are typically built near the production line's usage points. Facilities with high risks and hazards are often built in more remote locations within the factory area. This results in the dispersion of auxiliary equipment. Furthermore, each auxiliary device is controlled by an independent control unit, requiring operators to manage each device during operation, increasing labor costs. When one auxiliary device malfunctions or malfunctions, requiring adjustments to other devices (e.g., insufficient fuel supply necessitates switching to a gas supply device), this process is time-consuming, severely impacting emergency response efficiency, increasing management complexity, and compromising production stability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose an auxiliary production system and a glass production system, which aims to improve the control integration of auxiliary equipment, realize remote monitoring and intelligent control of auxiliary equipment scattered throughout the factory, reduce labor costs, improve emergency response efficiency, and ensure the continuity and stability of production.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes an auxiliary production system for assisting the automated production of a glass production line, the auxiliary production system comprising:

[0005] Auxiliary equipment, comprising a water circulation module, an oil supply module, an air supply module, an air compression module, and a hydrogen production module, wherein the water circulation module provides circulating cooling water to the glass production line, the oil supply module provides fuel oil to the glass production line, the air supply module provides fuel gas to the glass production line, the air compression module provides compressed air to the glass production line, and the hydrogen production module provides protective gas to the glass production line; and

[0006] The control device includes a monitoring module and a control module connected by communication. Both the monitoring module and the control module are connected by communication with the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module. The monitoring module is used to monitor the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module respectively and to collect working parameters for each module. The control module controls the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module respectively according to the multiple working parameters.

[0007] In one embodiment, the water circulation module includes a water storage tank, a water pump, a water supply pipe, a cooling tower, and a return water pipe. The water storage tank, the water pump, the water supply pipe, the return water pipe, and the water storage tank are sequentially connected to form a water circulation path. The cooling tower is connected to the water circulation path. The water supply pipe and the return water pipe are connected to the cooling pipeline of the glass production line. The water supply pipe is equipped with a water pressure detection device and a water temperature detection device, which are used to detect the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature, respectively. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the water pressure detection device and the water temperature detection device and collects the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature. The control module is communicatively connected to the water pump and the cooling tower and adjusts the working status of the water pump and the cooling tower according to the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature.

[0008] In one embodiment, the water circulation module further includes a water supply pipe, which is connected to the water storage tank via a water supply valve. The water storage tank is also equipped with a liquid level detection device, which is used to detect the water level in the water storage tank. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the liquid level detection device and collects water level information. The control module is communicatively connected to the water supply valve and controls the opening or closing of the water supply valve according to the water level information.

[0009] In one embodiment, the oil supply module includes an oil tank, an oil supply pump, and an oil supply pipeline. One end of the oil supply pipeline is connected to the oil tank via the oil supply pump, and the other end of the oil supply pipeline is used to supply fuel to the glass production line. The oil supply pipeline is equipped with an oil pressure detection module, which is used to detect the oil supply pressure of the oil supply pipeline. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the oil pressure detection module and collects the oil supply pressure. The control module is communicatively connected to the oil supply pump and controls the operating status of the oil supply pump according to the oil supply pressure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the oil supply module further includes at least two power supply circuits, each of which is provided with a power supply. Both power supply circuits are electrically connected to the oil supply pump through the control module, and the control module controls at least one of the two power supply circuits to always be electrically connected to the oil supply pump.

[0011] In one embodiment, the gas supply module includes a gas tank and a gas supply pipeline. One end of the gas supply pipeline is connected to the gas tank, and the other end of the gas supply pipeline is used to supply gas to the glass production line. The gas supply pipeline is equipped with a flow detection device and an electronic valve. The flow detection device is used to detect the gas supply flow rate of the gas supply pipeline. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the flow detection device and collects the gas supply flow rate. The control module is communicatively connected to the electronic valve and controls the opening or closing of the electronic valve according to the gas supply flow rate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the air compression module includes an air compressor and a dryer. The input end of the dryer is connected to the air compressor, and the output end of the dryer is used to provide dry compressed air to the glass production line. The output end of the dryer is also equipped with a pressure detection device and a dew point detection device. The pressure detection device is used to detect the pressure value of the compressed air, and the dew point detection device is used to detect the dew point of the compressed air. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device and the dew point detection device and collects the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air. The control module is communicatively connected to the air compressor and the dryer and controls the operation of the air compressor and the dryer respectively according to the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air.

[0013] In one embodiment, the hydrogen production module includes an ammonia storage tank and an ammonia vaporizer, an ammonia compressor, a decomposition furnace, and a purifier, all communicatively connected to the control module. The ammonia storage tank, the ammonia vaporizer, the ammonia compressor, the decomposition furnace, and the purifier are connected in sequence. The ammonia storage tank is used to store liquid ammonia, the ammonia vaporizer is used to vaporize the liquid ammonia, the ammonia compressor is used to regulate the pressure of the ammonia, the decomposition furnace is used to decompose the ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, and the purifier is used to adsorb impurities and residual ammonia and is connected to the glass production line to provide protective gas.

[0014] In one embodiment, the output end of the purifier is further provided with a detection device, which is used to detect the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas. The detection device is communicatively connected to the monitoring module, which is used to collect the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas. The control module controls the operation of the ammonia vaporizer, the decomposition furnace and the purifier according to the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas.

[0015] In one embodiment, the glass production system includes a glass production line and an auxiliary production system as described above. The glass production line is equipped with glass quality inspection equipment, which is communicatively connected to the control equipment.

[0016] The auxiliary equipment in the technical solution of this invention includes a water circulation module, an oil supply module, an air supply module, an air compression module, and a hydrogen production module. The water circulation module provides cooling water for the melting furnace or forming section in the glass production line. The oil supply module and the air supply module provide fuel for the melting furnace in the glass production line. The air compression module provides combustion assistance for the melting furnace in the glass production line or provides power for some pneumatic equipment. The hydrogen production module provides protective gases hydrogen and nitrogen for the forming section in the glass production line to prevent the tin in the tin bath from being oxidized. The control equipment includes a monitoring module and a control module. The monitoring module can simultaneously monitor and collect the operating status and parameters of the water circulation module, oil supply module, gas supply module, air compression module, and hydrogen production module. The control module can simultaneously control the operating status of the water circulation module, oil supply module, gas supply module, air compression module, and hydrogen production module. In essence, the monitoring module obtains the operating status and parameters of the corresponding modules and transmits the relevant data back to the control module. Operators then adjust the operating status of each module through the control module based on the operating status and parameters of the respective modules. This achieves centralized monitoring and control of auxiliary equipment, reduces the number of operators, and saves labor costs. When one auxiliary module malfunctions, operators can directly adjust other modules through the control module. For example, if the oil supply module malfunctions, operators can directly switch the gas supply module to supply fuel through the control module, thereby improving emergency response efficiency and ensuring the continuity and stability of glass production. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an auxiliary production system provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a water circulation module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an oil supply module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a gas supply module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an air compression module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Auxiliary Production System; 1. Monitoring Module; 2. Control Module; 4. Water Circulation Module; 41. Water Storage Tank; 42. Water Pump; 43. Cooling Tower; 44. Water Pressure Detection Device; 45. Water Temperature Detection Device; 46. Water Makeup Valve; 47. Liquid Level Detection Device; 5. Oil Supply Module; 51. Oil Tank; 52. Oil Supply Pump; 53. Oil Pressure Detection Module; 54. Power Supply Circuit; 6. Air Supply Module; 61. Air Tank; 62. Electronic Valve; 63. Flow Detection Device; 7. Air Compression Module; 71. Air Compressor; 72. Dryer; 73. Air Pressure Detection Device; 74. Dew Point Detection Device.

[0025] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0029] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this invention proposes an auxiliary production system 100 for automating glass production lines. The auxiliary production system 100 includes auxiliary equipment and control equipment. The auxiliary equipment includes a water circulation module 4, an oil supply module 5, an air supply module 6, an air compression module 7, and a hydrogen production module. The water circulation module 4 provides circulating cooling water to the glass production line; the oil supply module 5 provides fuel oil; the air supply module 6 provides fuel gas; the air compression module 7 provides compressed air; and the hydrogen production module provides protective gas. The control equipment includes a monitoring module 1 and a control module 2 connected by communication. Both the monitoring module 1 and the control module 2 are communicatively connected to the water circulation module 4, the oil supply module 5, the air supply module 6, the air compression module 7, and the hydrogen production module. The monitoring module 1 monitors the operating status of the water circulation module 4, the oil supply module 5, the air supply module 6, the air compression module 7, and the hydrogen production module and collects operating parameters for each. The control module 2 controls the operating status of the water circulation module 4, the oil supply module 5, the air supply module 6, the air compression module 7, and the hydrogen production module based on multiple operating parameters.

[0030] In this embodiment, the auxiliary equipment includes a water circulation module 4, an oil supply module 5, an air supply module 6, an air compression module 7, and a hydrogen production module. The water circulation module 4 provides cooling water for the melting furnace or forming section in the glass production line. The oil supply module 5 and the air supply module 6 provide fuel for the melting furnace in the glass production line. The air compression module 7 provides combustion assistance for the melting furnace in the glass production line or provides power for some pneumatic equipment. The hydrogen production module provides protective gases hydrogen and nitrogen for the forming section in the glass production line to prevent the tin in the tin bath from being oxidized. The control equipment includes a monitoring module 1 and a control module 2. The monitoring module 1 can simultaneously monitor and collect the working status and parameters of the water circulation module 4, oil supply module 5, gas supply module 6, air compression module 7, and hydrogen production module. The control module 2 can simultaneously control the working status of the water circulation module 4, oil supply module 5, gas supply module 6, air compression module 7, and hydrogen production module. In essence, the monitoring module 1 obtains the working status and parameters of the corresponding modules and transmits the relevant data back to the control module 2. Operators can then adjust the working status of each module through the control module 2 based on the working status and parameters of the corresponding modules. This achieves centralized monitoring and control of auxiliary equipment, reduces the number of operators, and saves labor costs. When one auxiliary module malfunctions, operators can directly adjust other modules through the control module. For example, if the oil supply module malfunctions, operators can directly switch the gas supply module to supply fuel through the control module, thereby improving emergency response efficiency and ensuring the continuity and stability of glass production.

[0031] Optionally, each module may include a primary module and a backup module. Operators can preset different parameter ranges for different modules to the control module 2. When certain operating parameters monitored by the monitoring module 1 are outside the preset parameter ranges, the control module 2 can automatically stop the corresponding primary module and activate the backup module, while simultaneously issuing an alarm to the operator. Understandably, when any module in the auxiliary equipment malfunctions, the monitoring module 1 can promptly receive the relevant operating status and parameters and send corresponding alarm information to the control module 2. The control module 2 then issues an alarm to the operator, who can then troubleshoot the faulty module and adjust the operating status of other modules to reduce the impact of the malfunction on the glass production line.

[0032] In practical implementation, control module 2 is located in the central control room, while monitoring module 1 can be separately installed on each module of the auxiliary equipment to collect the working status and parameters of each module and send these data to control module 2. Operators in the central control room can then obtain the working status and parameters of each module and directly adjust their operation. Optionally, monitoring module 1 and control module 2 can also be located in the central control room, or even integrated into the same controller. Monitoring module 1 communicates with each module in the auxiliary equipment; specific limitations are not specified here. It is understood that control module 2 has a human-machine interface.

[0033] Understandably, the water circulation module 4, oil supply module 5, gas supply module 6, air compression module 7, and hydrogen production module in the auxiliary equipment can transmit working parameters and control their working status through a multi-functional distributed I / O module. Optionally, each of the water circulation module 4, oil supply module 5, gas supply module 6, air compression module 7, and hydrogen production module can be equipped with a PLC controller. The control module 2 communicates with the PLC controllers of each module via Ethernet, allowing the control module 2 to control the PLC controllers of each module, thereby controlling the working status of each module. In this application, the communication connection between the control module 2, monitoring module 1, and the various modules of the auxiliary equipment can be achieved via Ethernet. The control equipment is powered by a UPS for emergency power supply to prevent power outages when the main power supply system is disconnected.

[0034] The control equipment may also include video monitors and monitoring display devices. Each module of the auxiliary equipment is equipped with a corresponding video monitor. The video monitors and monitoring display devices can communicate via Ethernet. The monitoring display devices are located in the central control room so that operators can remotely observe the working actions of each module and respond to unexpected situations in a timely manner.

[0035] Optionally, monitoring module 1 includes a data acquisition section, a data storage section, and a data transmission section. The data acquisition module communicates with each module in the auxiliary equipment and collects the working status and parameter information of each module. The data storage section can store the historical working parameters of each module for future traceability. The data transmission section transmits the working status and parameter information collected by the data acquisition section to control module 2 in real time, so that control module 2 can adjust the working status of the corresponding module. Monitoring module 1 may also include a data processing section. The operator can pre-input the monitoring values ​​of the change time and change amplitude into monitoring module 1. When monitoring module 1 collects the change status of the working parameters that matches the monitoring value, monitoring module 1 sends the corresponding alarm information to control module 2. Control module 2 then issues a corresponding alarm to the operator to prompt the operator to investigate.

[0036] Understandably, monitoring module 1 can also generate data curves based on the stored historical operating parameters of each module, so that operators can more intuitively observe the operating trends of each module. Through monitoring module 1, it can also judge whether the current operating status and operating parameters of each module meet expectations based on the trends of historical operating parameters. If not, monitoring module 1 sends relevant alarm information to control module 2, and control module 2 issues an alarm to the operator so that the operator can check in time whether the operating parameters set for each module are correct.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation module 4 includes a water storage tank 41, a water pump 42, a water supply pipe, a cooling tower 43, and a return water pipe. The water storage tank 41, the water pump 42, the water supply pipe, the return water pipe, and the water storage tank 41 are connected in sequence to form a water circulation path. The cooling tower 43 is connected to the water circulation path. The water supply pipe and the return water pipe are connected to the cooling pipe of the glass production line. The water supply pipe is equipped with a water pressure detection device 44 and a water temperature detection device 45. The water pressure detection device 44 and the water temperature detection device 45 are used to detect the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature, respectively. The monitoring module 1 is communicatively connected to the water pressure detection device 44 and the water temperature detection device 45 and collects the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the water pump 42 and the cooling tower 43 and adjusts the working state of the water pump 42 and the cooling tower 43 according to the water supply pressure and the water supply temperature.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cooling tower 43 can be used to cool the water temperature in the water supply pipeline. The water pressure detection device 44 and the water temperature detection device 45 detect the water supply pressure and temperature in the water supply pipeline in real time. The monitoring module 1 collects the water supply pressure and temperature in real time and transmits them to the control module 2 in real time. The control module 2 adjusts the working status of the water pump 42 and the cooling tower 43 according to the water supply pressure and temperature. It is understood that the operator can input the preset range of water supply pressure and the preset range of water supply temperature into the control module 2 in advance. When the water supply pressure is too low, the control module 2 controls the water pump 42 to increase its power. When the water supply pressure is too high, the control module 2 controls the water pump 42 to decrease its power. When the water supply temperature is too high, the control module 2 controls the cooling tower 43 to increase its cooling frequency. When the water supply temperature is too low, the control module 2 can appropriately control the cooling tower 43 to decrease its cooling frequency, so that the water supply pressure and water supply temperature remain constant, avoiding affecting the normal production of the glass production line.

[0039] In actual implementation, operators can remotely start, adjust the speed, and stop the water pumps 42 and cooling towers 43 through the control module 2. Generally, there are multiple water pumps 42. Operators can input a preset value for the water supply pressure through the control module 2. The control module 2 will sequentially start multiple water pumps 42 according to the preset water supply pressure value until the water supply pressure reaches the preset value, thus avoiding excessive water supply pressure caused by multiple water pumps 42 starting simultaneously. In addition to the main water pumps 42, there are also standby water pumps 42. The monitoring module 1 can monitor the operating status of the water pumps 42 and cooling towers 43. When water pumps 42 and cooling towers 43 malfunction or operate abnormally, the monitoring module 1 sends fault information to the control module 2. The control module 2 issues a fault alarm. Operators receive the fault alarm through the control module 2 to promptly troubleshoot the faulty water pumps 42 and cooling towers 43. The control module 2 can stop the abnormal water pumps 42 and cooling towers 43 and start the standby water pumps 42 to ensure the normal operation of the water circulation module 4. When monitoring module 1 detects a significant change in water supply pressure or temperature within a certain timeframe, the operator pre-inputs the change time and magnitude into monitoring module 1. Monitoring module 1 then sends a corresponding alarm to control module 2. Control module 2 issues a corresponding alarm, and the operator receives the fault alarm through control module 2, allowing for troubleshooting of the water circulation path. It is understood that the control module 2's adjustment of the operating status of water pump 42 and cooling tower 43 can be done manually by the operator or automatically by control module 2.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation module 4 further includes a water supply pipe, which is connected to the water storage tank 41 via a water supply valve 46. The water storage tank 41 is also provided with a liquid level detection device 47, which is used to detect the water level of the water storage tank 41. The monitoring module 1 is communicatively connected to the liquid level detection device 47 and collects water level information. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the water supply valve 46 and controls the opening or closing of the water supply valve 46 according to the water level information.

[0041] In this embodiment, the water supply pipeline connects the water source and the water storage tank 41, and the opening and closing of the water supply pipeline can be controlled by the water supply valve 46. The monitoring module 1 can receive the detected water level of the water storage tank 41 in real time through the liquid level monitoring device and transmit the water level information to the control module 2. The operator can input a preset water level range into the control module 2 in advance. When the detected water level is lower than the lowest value of the preset water level range, the control module 2 controls the water supply valve 46 to open, and the water supply pipeline supplies water to the water storage tank 41. When the detected water level is equal to the highest value of the preset water level range, the control module 2 controls the water supply valve 46 to close, and the water supply pipeline stops supplying water to the water storage tank 41. In this way, the water level in the water storage tank 41 can be maintained within the preset water level range.

[0042] In actual implementation, the liquid level detection device 47 can be a float-type liquid level sensor or a photoelectric liquid level sensor, etc., and no specific limitation is made here. If the water level information collected by the monitoring module 1 changes significantly within a certain period of time, the monitoring values ​​of the change time and change magnitude are pre-input into the monitoring module 1 by the operator. The monitoring module 1 sends a corresponding alarm message to the control module 2, and the control module 2 issues a water level abnormality alarm so that the operator can promptly check the water storage tank 41.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, the oil supply module 5 includes an oil tank 51, an oil supply pump 52, and an oil supply pipeline. One end of the oil supply pipeline is connected to the oil tank 51 through the oil supply pump 52, and the other end of the oil supply pipeline is used to supply fuel to the glass production line. The oil supply pipeline is equipped with an oil pressure detection module 53, which is used to detect the oil supply pressure of the oil supply pipeline. The monitoring module 1 is communicatively connected to the oil pressure detection module 53 and collects the oil supply pressure. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the oil supply pump 52 and controls the operating status of the oil supply pump 52 according to the oil supply pressure.

[0044] In this embodiment, the fuel supply pump 52 pumps the fuel oil in the fuel tank 51 to the melting furnace in the glass production system through the fuel supply pipeline for combustion. The fuel supply pipeline is equipped with a fuel pressure detection module 53 for detecting the fuel supply pressure. The monitoring module 1 collects the fuel supply pressure from the fuel pressure monitoring module 1 and transmits it to the control module 2. The operator can input a preset range of fuel supply pressure into the control module 2 in advance. When the fuel supply pressure collected by the monitoring module 1 is lower than the minimum value of the preset range, the control module 2 controls the fuel supply pump 52 to increase its power. When the fuel supply pressure collected by the monitoring module 1 is higher than the maximum value of the preset range, the control module 2 controls the fuel supply pump 52 to decrease its power, thereby maintaining the fuel supply pressure within a reasonable range.

[0045] In actual implementation, oil tank 51 is also equipped with an oil level detection device and an oil tank 51 temperature detection device. The oil level detection device and the oil tank 51 temperature detection device are used to detect the oil level and temperature in oil tank 51, respectively. The monitoring module 1 is electrically or communicatively connected to the oil level detection device and the oil tank 51 temperature detection device to collect relevant information on the oil level and oil temperature of oil tank 51 in real time. If the oil level and oil temperature change significantly within a certain period of time, the monitoring values ​​of the change time and change magnitude are pre-input into the monitoring module 1 by the operator. The monitoring module 1 sends the relevant alarm information on the oil level and oil temperature to the control module 2. The control module 2 issues corresponding oil level alarms and oil temperature alarms so that the operator can investigate in time.

[0046] Understandably, the oil supply module 5 is also equipped with a heating device corresponding to the oil supply pipeline. This heating device is used to heat and insulate the oil in the pipeline, preventing it from condensing or freezing. The oil supply pipeline is also equipped with a temperature monitoring device to monitor the oil supply temperature. The monitoring module 1 is electrically or communicatively connected to the temperature monitoring device to collect the oil supply temperature and transmit this information to the control module 2. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the heating device to control its heating temperature. The control module 2 can adjust the heating power of the heating device based on the real-time oil supply temperature to maintain the oil supply temperature within a reasonable range. In actual implementation, the monitoring module 1 can also comprehensively judge whether there is a fault in the oil supply pipeline based on whether the collected oil supply temperature and pressure change significantly in a short period of time, and the operating status of the oil supply pump 52. The monitoring values ​​for the time and magnitude of the change are pre-input into the monitoring module 1 by the operator.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, the oil supply module 5 further includes at least two power supply circuits 54, each of which is provided with a power supply. Both power supply circuits 54 are electrically connected to the oil supply pump 52 through the control module 2. The control module 2 controls at least one of the two power supply circuits 54 to always be electrically connected to the oil supply pump 52.

[0048] In this embodiment, the oil supply module 5 supplies power to the oil supply pump 52 through at least two power supply circuits 54. The control module 2 can control all power supply circuits 54 and the cylinder section of the oil supply pump 52. When one of the power supply circuits 54 fails and short-circuits, the control module 2 automatically switches to another power supply circuit 54 to supply power, thereby ensuring that the oil supply pump 52 is always in operation, so as to avoid the oil supply module 5 being unable to supply oil to the furnace due to circuit failure, which would cause the furnace temperature to drop.

[0049] In actual implementation, there are multiple oil supply pumps 52, including some backup oil supply pumps 52. The monitoring module 1 also monitors the operating status of the oil supply pumps 52. When a running oil supply pump 52 is in an abnormal state, the monitoring module 1 transmits the abnormal information to the control module 2. The control module 2 issues an alarm in a timely manner so that the operator can promptly inspect and troubleshoot the abnormal oil supply pump 52. At the same time, the control module 2 controls the abnormal oil supply pump 52 to stop running and controls the backup oil supply pump 52 to start running, so that the oil pressure in the oil supply pipeline is always kept within the preset range.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the gas supply module 6 includes a gas tank 61 and a gas supply pipeline. One end of the gas supply pipeline is connected to the gas tank 61, and the other end of the gas supply pipeline is used to supply gas to the glass production line. The gas supply pipeline is equipped with a flow detection device 63 and an electronic valve 62. The flow detection device 63 is used to detect the gas supply flow rate of the gas supply pipeline. The monitoring module 1 is communicatively connected to the flow detection device 63 and collects the gas supply flow rate. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the electronic valve 62 and controls the opening or closing of the electronic valve 62 according to the gas supply flow rate.

[0051] In this embodiment, the operator can remotely open or close the electronic valve 62 via the control module 2, enabling gas shut-off in emergencies. The monitoring module 1 collects the gas supply flow detected by the flow detection device 63 and sends the gas supply flow information to the control module 2. The control module 2 can adjust the opening degree of the electronic valve 62 according to the gas supply flow information to maintain the gas supply flow within a certain preset range, which can be pre-input by the operator into the control module 2. If the monitoring module 1 detects a significant change in the collected gas supply flow within a short period of time, where the monitoring values ​​of the change time and magnitude are pre-input by the operator into the monitoring module 1, the monitoring module 1 sends an alarm message to the control module 2. The control module 2 sends an alarm and simultaneously closes the electronic valve 62 to facilitate the operator's inspection of the gas supply pipeline.

[0052] In actual implementation, the gas is generally natural gas. Gas tank 61 can also be equipped with a gas valve that is remotely connected to control module 2. Gas supply module 6 also includes a natural gas leak detection device. The natural gas leak detection device can be set near the gas supply pipeline and gas tank 61 to monitor for gas leaks. The natural gas leak detection device is electrically or communicatively connected to monitoring module 1. When the natural gas leak detection device detects a natural gas leak, it transmits the leak information to monitoring module 1. Monitoring module 1 issues an alarm and sends an alarm message to control module 2. Control module 2 closes the gas valve, and operators conduct an investigation.

[0053] In practice, either the oil supply module 5 or the gas supply module 6 can meet the fuel supply needs of the glass production line. When the monitoring module 1 detects that the working status and parameters of the oil supply module 5 are normal, the control module 2 controls the electronic valve and / or vent valve of the gas supply pipeline to remain closed. When the monitoring module 1 detects a fault in the oil supply module 5, it sends corresponding fault information to the control module 2 to alert the operators. Simultaneously, the control module 2 can control the oil valve of the oil supply pipeline to close and the corresponding oil pump 52 to stop working, while opening the electronic valve and vent valve of the gas supply pipeline to switch to the gas supply module 6 to start supplying gas. Similarly, when the gas supply module 6 malfunctions, the monitoring module 1 sends corresponding fault information to the control module 2 and controls the gas supply module 6 to stop supplying gas, while the oil supply module 5 starts supplying oil. This improves emergency response efficiency and ensures the continuity and stability of glass production.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air compression module 7 includes an air compressor 71 and a dryer 72. The input end of the dryer 72 is connected to the air compressor 71, and the output end of the dryer 72 is used to provide dry compressed air to the glass production line. The output end of the dryer 72 is also provided with a pressure detection device 73 and a dew point detection device 74. The pressure detection device 73 is used to detect the pressure value of the compressed air, and the dew point detection device 74 is used to detect the dew point of the compressed air. The monitoring module 1 is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device 73 and the dew point detection device 74, and collects the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air. The control module 2 is communicatively connected to the air compressor 71 and the dryer 72, and controls the operation of the air compressor 71 and the dryer 72 respectively according to the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air.

[0055] In this embodiment, air compressor 71 is used to compress air, and dryer 72 is used to remove moisture from the compressed air. The compressed air helps the fuel in the melting furnace of the glass production line to burn completely. Pressure detection device 73 and dew point detection device 74 are used to detect the pressure and dew point of the compressed air supplied to the glass production line. Monitoring module 1 collects the pressure and dew point in real time and transmits them to control module 2 in real time. Control module 2 adjusts the working status of air compressor 71 and dryer 72 according to the pressure and dew point. Understandably, the operator can pre-input a preset range of pressure and dew point to control module 2. When the pressure is too low, control module 2 controls air compressor 71 to increase power; when the pressure is too high, control module 2 controls air compressor 71 to decrease power; when the dew point is too high, control module 2 controls dryer 72 to increase drying frequency; when the dew point is too low, control module 2 can appropriately control cooling tower 43 to decrease drying frequency, so that the pressure and dew point of the compressed air remain constant, avoiding affecting the combustion effect of fuel in the glass production line.

[0056] In actual implementation, there are multiple air compressors 71. According to the preset compressed air pressure value, the control module 2 controls multiple air compressors 71 to start sequentially, so as to avoid multiple air compressors 71 starting at the same time, which would cause the compressed air pressure value to exceed the limit.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the hydrogen production module includes an ammonia storage tank and an ammonia vaporizer, an ammonia compressor, a decomposition furnace, and a purifier that are communicatively connected to the control module 2. The ammonia storage tank, the ammonia vaporizer, the ammonia compressor, the decomposition furnace, and the purifier are connected in sequence. The ammonia storage tank is used to store liquid ammonia, the ammonia vaporizer is used to vaporize the liquid ammonia, the decomposition furnace is used to decompose the ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, and the purifier is used to adsorb impurities and residual ammonia and is connected to the glass production line to provide protective gas.

[0058] In this embodiment, the hydrogen production module uses an ammonia-to-hydrogen process to produce hydrogen. An ammonia storage tank stores the liquid ammonia raw material to be decomposed. The liquid ammonia is vaporized by an ammonia vaporizer, and the vaporized ammonia is then pressurized by an ammonia compressor to ensure it enters the decomposition furnace at a suitable pressure. In the decomposition furnace, the ammonia is decomposed into hydrogen and nitrogen. After purification by a purifier, the hydrogen and nitrogen are introduced into the glass production line to prevent glass oxidation and ensure production quality. The ammonia vaporizer, ammonia compressor, decomposition furnace, and purifier are all communicatively connected to control module 2, allowing operators to remotely control their operation.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output end of the purifier is further provided with a detection device, which is used to detect the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas. The detection device is communicatively connected to the monitoring module 1, which is used to collect the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas. The control module 2 controls the operation of the ammonia vaporizer, the decomposition furnace and the purifier according to the dew point, residual ammonia content and oxygen content of the protective gas.

[0060] In this embodiment, monitoring module 1 collects the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas in real time, and transmits these parameters to control module 2 in real time. Control module 2 adjusts the working state of the purifier based on the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas. Understandably, the operator can pre-input preset ranges for the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas into control module 2. When these values ​​are too high, control module 2 controls the purifier to increase the purification frequency. In actual implementation, monitoring module 1 is also communicatively connected to the ammonia vaporizer, ammonia compressor, decomposition furnace, and purifier to collect and monitor their working status and parameters in real time.

[0061] In actual implementation, transmission pipelines are installed between the ammonia storage tank, ammonia vaporizer, ammonia compressor, decomposition furnace, purifier, and glass production line. The hydrogen production module also includes ammonia leak detectors and hydrogen leak detectors. The ammonia leak detectors and hydrogen leak detectors are used to detect whether ammonia and hydrogen leaks occur during the hydrogen production and transmission process. Both are electrically or communicatively connected to the monitoring module 1. When the ammonia leak detector or hydrogen leak detector detects a leak, it transmits the leak information to the monitoring module 1. The monitoring module 1 issues an alarm and sends an alarm message to the control module 2. The control module 2 closes the vent valve, and the operator conducts an investigation.

[0062] This invention also proposes a glass production system, which includes a glass production line and an auxiliary production system 100. The specific structure of the auxiliary production system 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this invention adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here. The glass production line is equipped with glass quality inspection equipment, which is communicatively connected to a control device. The glass quality inspection equipment is used to inspect the production quality of the glass. The glass parameters it can acquire and record include, but are not limited to, the flatness or defect rate of the glass. The glass quality inspection equipment can transmit the glass quality parameters to the control device. The control device can correlate the working status and working parameters of each module in the auxiliary equipment with the corresponding glass quality parameters produced. Thus, operators can set the optimal working status and working parameters of each module according to the glass quality parameters to ensure the glass production quality of the glass production system.

[0063] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary production system for assisting the automated production of a glass production line, characterized in that, The auxiliary production system includes: Auxiliary equipment, comprising a water circulation module, an oil supply module, an air supply module, an air compression module, and a hydrogen production module, wherein the water circulation module provides circulating cooling water to the glass production line, the oil supply module provides fuel oil to the glass production line, the air supply module provides fuel gas to the glass production line, the air compression module provides compressed air to the glass production line, and the hydrogen production module provides protective gas to the glass production line; and A control device includes a monitoring module and a control module connected by communication. Both the monitoring module and the control module are connected by communication with the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module. The monitoring module is used to monitor the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module respectively and collect working parameters for each module. The control module controls the working status of the water circulation module, the oil supply module, the gas supply module, the air compression module, and the hydrogen production module respectively according to multiple working parameters. The water circulation module includes a water storage tank, a water pump, a water supply pipe, a cooling tower, and a return water pipe. The water storage tank, water pump, water supply pipe, return water pipe, and water storage tank are sequentially connected to form a water circulation path. The cooling tower is connected to the water circulation path. A connection is made between the water supply pipe and the return water pipe to the cooling pipeline of the glass production line. The water supply pipe is equipped with a water pressure detection device and a water temperature detection device, which are used to detect the water supply pressure and water supply temperature, respectively. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the water pressure detection device and the water temperature detection device and collects the water supply pressure and water supply temperature data. The control module is communicatively connected to the water pump and the cooling tower and adjusts the operating status of the water pump and the cooling tower according to the water supply pressure and water supply temperature. The water circulation module also includes a water replenishment pipe, which is connected to the water storage tank via a water replenishment valve. The water storage tank is also equipped with a liquid level detection device, which is used to detect the level of the water in the water storage tank. The water level monitoring module is communicatively connected to the liquid level detection device and collects water level information. The control module is communicatively connected to the water supply valve and controls the opening or closing of the water supply valve according to the water level information. The oil supply module includes an oil tank, an oil supply pump, and an oil supply pipeline. One end of the oil supply pipeline is connected to the oil tank through the oil supply pump, and the other end of the oil supply pipeline is used to supply fuel to the glass production line. The oil supply pipeline is equipped with an oil pressure detection module, which is used to detect the oil supply pressure of the oil supply pipeline. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the oil pressure detection module and collects the oil supply pressure. The control module is communicatively connected to the oil supply pump and controls the operating status of the oil supply pump according to the oil supply pressure. The oil supply module also includes at least two power supply circuits, each of which has a power supply. Both power supply circuits are electrically connected to the oil supply pump through the control module. The control module controls at least one of the two power supply circuits to always be electrically connected to the oil supply pump.

2. The auxiliary production system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gas supply module includes a gas tank and a gas supply pipeline. One end of the gas supply pipeline is connected to the gas tank, and the other end of the gas supply pipeline is used to supply gas to the glass production line. The gas supply pipeline is equipped with a flow detection device and an electronic valve. The flow detection device is used to detect the gas supply flow rate of the gas supply pipeline. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the flow detection device and collects the gas supply flow rate. The control module is communicatively connected to the electronic valve and controls the opening or closing of the electronic valve according to the gas supply flow rate.

3. The auxiliary production system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The air compression module includes an air compressor and a dryer. The input end of the dryer is connected to the air compressor, and the output end of the dryer is used to provide dry compressed air to the glass production line. The output end of the dryer is also equipped with a pressure detection device and a dew point detection device. The pressure detection device is used to detect the pressure value of the compressed air, and the dew point detection device is used to detect the dew point of the compressed air. The monitoring module is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device and the dew point detection device and collects the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air. The control module is communicatively connected to the air compressor and the dryer and controls the operation of the air compressor and the dryer according to the pressure value and dew point value of the compressed air.

4. The auxiliary production system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hydrogen production module includes an ammonia storage tank and an ammonia vaporizer, an ammonia compressor, a decomposition furnace, and a purifier, all of which are communicatively connected to the control module. The ammonia storage tank, the ammonia vaporizer, the ammonia compressor, the decomposition furnace, and the purifier are connected in sequence. The ammonia storage tank is used to store liquid ammonia, the ammonia vaporizer is used to vaporize the liquid ammonia, the ammonia compressor is used to regulate the pressure of the ammonia, the decomposition furnace is used to decompose the ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, and the purifier is used to adsorb impurities and residual ammonia and is connected to the glass production line to provide protective gas.

5. The auxiliary production system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The purifier's output end is also equipped with a detection device, which is used to detect the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas. The detection device is communicatively connected to the monitoring module, which is used to collect the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas. The control module controls the operation of the ammonia vaporizer, the decomposition furnace, and the purifier based on the dew point, residual ammonia content, and oxygen content of the protective gas.

6. A glass production system, characterized in that, The glass production system includes a glass production line and an auxiliary production system as described in any one of claims 1 to 5. The glass production line is equipped with glass quality inspection equipment, which is communicatively connected to the control equipment.

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