Circulating integrated electrolyte tank
By designing a cyclic integrated electrolyte cell, the problem of single function of the existing electrolyte cell is solved, the recycling and temperature control of the electrolyte is realized, and safety performance and resource utilization are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510206089.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing electrolyte tank has a single function and is only used to store electrolytes. It is impossible to realize the recycling and temperature control of the electrolyte, resulting in waste of resources and safety hazards.
A circulating integrated electrolyte cell is designed, including a box, liquid level gauge, circulating pump, electrolyte outflow pipe, switch valve, integrated module, cooling device, valve and other components to realize the recycling and temperature control of the electrolyte.
Through the cooperation of the circulation pump and valve, the automatic recycling of the electrolyte is realized. The cooling device and temperature sensor ensure the temperature control of the electrolyte, improving safety performance and resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of electrochemistry, and in particular relates to a circulating integrated electrolyte cell. Background Art
[0002] Electrolyte is a medium used in electrochemical reactions. Many chemical reactions require electrolytes, such as electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction, electrolysis of water and other energy conversion technologies. However, existing electrolyte cells have a single function and can only store electrolytes, so they need to be further improved. Summary of the invention
[0003] The present invention mainly solves the technical problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and provides a circulating integrated electrolyte cell.
[0004] The above technical problems of the present invention are mainly solved by the following technical solutions: a circulating integrated electrolyte cell, comprising a box body, the bottom four corners of the box body extending downward to form supporting feet, characterized in that: a liquid level gauge connected to the box body is arranged on one side of the box body, a circulating pump is connected to one side of the box body, the circulating pump is provided with an electrolyte outflow pipe, one end of the electrolyte outflow pipe is downwardly connected to the box body, and a switch valve is sleeved at the connection, side support strips are arranged on the four side walls inside the top of the box body, a cover plate is arranged on the top of the cover plate, an integrated module is arranged on the top of the cover plate, a liquid extraction pipeline is inserted on one side of the integrated module, a liquid extraction valve is sleeved on the output end of the liquid extraction pipeline, and a downward liquid extraction port is formed on the top of the liquid extraction valve, and the other side of the integrated module is respectively A circulation outlet pipe is inserted, and a circulation access pipe is inserted into the side of the integrated module corresponding to one side of the circulation outlet pipe, the other end of the electrolyte outflow pipe is connected to the circulation access pipe, a return pipe is provided on one side of the box body, one end of the return pipe is inserted into the inside of the box body, a cooling device is provided inside the box body, and the cooling device is arranged in a serpentine pipe inside the box body, an anti-overflow pipeline is provided on the top of one side of the box body, an overflow valve is sleeved on the surface of the connection between the anti-overflow pipeline and the box body, and a drain port is formed at the output end of the anti-overflow pipeline, a drain pipe is inserted at the bottom of the box body, an emptying pipe is provided at the output end of the drain pipe, an emptying valve is sleeved at the connection between the emptying pipe and the drain pipe, the output end of the emptying pipe is communicated with the anti-overflow pipeline, and the connection is located at the drain port.
[0005] Preferably, the cover plate consists of two parts. The one connected to the integrated module is a fixed plate fixed to the box body by bolts, and the other side is a movable plate. The fixed plate and the movable plate are connected by a connecting plate and can be opened to an angle greater than 90° to facilitate the addition of electrolyte.
[0006] Preferably, a plurality of main support bars are arranged inside the box body, and the main support bars are located at the bottom of the serpentine pipe.
[0007] Preferably, the top of the integrated module is provided with two inlets, one of which is a gas inlet and the other inlet is provided with a pressure sensor.
[0008] Preferably, a first through hole for installing an anti-overflow pipeline is opened on one side of the box body, a second through hole for installing a return pipe is opened on one side of the box body, a third through hole for installing a switch valve is opened on one side of the bottom of the box body, four fourth through holes for installing a circulating pump are opened on one side of the box body, two fifth through holes symmetrically arranged up and down for installing a liquid level gauge are opened on one side of the box body, and two sixth through holes for plugging in a cooling device are opened on one side of the box body.
[0009] The present invention has the beneficial effects of: by providing a box body capable of storing liquid, the floor space is smaller, and the box body structure is streamlined for easy placement and storage; at the same time, by providing a cover plate on the top of the box body, the cover plate is segmented, and one side can be flipped open 90 degrees for easy addition of electrolyte; an integrated module is provided on the top of the box body, which is used to mix a specific reaction gas into the electrolyte; the gas is divided into tiny bubbles by an internal gas divider, and after being fully mixed with the electrolyte, it enters an external reactor through a circulation outlet pipe for reaction; the reacted electrolyte flows back to the electrolyte tank through a circulation reflux port; a circulation pump is provided on one side of the box body, so that the electrolyte can be circulated; and a cooling device is provided inside the box body, which is used to cool the electrolyte in the box body. The serpentine pipe that is in direct contact with the electrolyte increases the contact area with the electrolyte, and is connected to an external cooling system on the outside, which can cool down the electrolyte that circulates multiple times. By setting multiple valves such as switch valves, connecting valves, drain valves, liquid extraction valves and overflow valves, each pipe can be precisely controlled, with higher safety performance. By setting outlet temperature sensors and reflux temperature sensors, the temperature of the inlet and outlet liquids can be detected, and the cooling device can be used to achieve precise control of the electrolyte temperature, thereby increasing safety. The device as a whole can realize automatic circulation of the electrolyte, and the overall structure is more integrated, which adds more functions to the product without being too complicated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the front side of the present invention;
[0011] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the side surface of the present invention;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a split structure of the box body of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 4It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the box body of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the integrated module of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 6 is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the integrated module of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the internal pipeline of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 8 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the internal pipeline of the present invention.
[0018] In the figure: 1, box body; 101, foot; 102, drainage pipe; 103, main support bar; 104, side support bar; 105, first through hole; 106, second through hole; 107, third through hole; 108, fourth through hole; 109, fifth through hole; 110, sixth through hole; 2, liquid level gauge; 3, cooling device; 310, serpentine pipe; 4, gas inlet; 5, pressure sensor; 6, circulation outlet pipe; 7, integrated module; 8. Outlet temperature sensor; 9. Circulation reflux port; 910. Reflux pipe; 10. Reflux port temperature sensor; 11. Circulation pump; 111. Electrolyte outflow pipe; 12. Drain port; 13. Liquid intake port; 14. Anti-overflow pipeline; 15. Cover plate; 16. Switch valve; 17. Connecting valve; 18. Drain valve; 181. Drain pipe; 19. Liquid intake valve; 191. Liquid intake pipe; 20. Overflow valve; 21. Circulation access pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0020] Embodiment: A circulating integrated electrolyte cell, such as Figure 1-Figure 8As shown, it includes a box body 1, the four corners of the bottom of the box body 1 extend downward to form a supporting foot 101, one side of the box body 1 is provided with a liquid level meter 2 connected to the box body 1, one side of the box body 1 is connected to a circulation pump 11, the circulation pump 11 is provided with an electrolyte outflow pipe 111, one end of the electrolyte outflow pipe 111 is downwardly connected to the box body 1, and a switch valve 16 is sleeved at the connection, four side walls inside the top of the box body 1 are provided with side support bars 104, the top of the box body 1 is provided with a cover plate 15, the top of the cover plate 15 is provided with an integrated module 7, one side of the integrated module 7 is plugged with a liquid extraction pipeline 191, and the liquid extraction pipeline 191 is connected to the collection Two branch pipes are formed at the plug-in place of the integrated module 7, and a connecting valve 17 is arranged between the two branch pipes. The output end of the liquid extraction pipeline 191 is sleeved with a liquid extraction valve 19, and a downward liquid extraction port 13 is formed on the top of the liquid extraction valve 19. The other side of the integrated module 7 is respectively plugged with a circulation outlet pipe 6, and two branch pipes are formed at the outlet of the circulation outlet pipe 6. An outlet temperature sensor 8 for detecting the temperature is plugged into one of the branch pipes, and a circulation outlet is formed on the other branch pipe. A circulation access pipe 21 is plugged into the side of the integrated module 7 corresponding to one side of the circulation outlet pipe 6, and the other end of the electrolyte outflow pipe 111 is connected to the circulation access pipe 21. The box body A return pipe 910 is provided on one side of the box 1, one end of the return pipe 910 is inserted into the box 1, and two branch pipes are formed on the return pipe 910 outside the box 1, one of which is formed with a circulation return port 9, and the other branch is provided with a return port temperature sensor 10 for detecting the temperature. A cooling device 3 is provided inside the box 1, and the cooling device 3 is arranged on the serpentine pipe 310 inside the box 1. A plurality of main support bars 103 are provided inside the box 1, and the main support bars 103 are located at the bottom of the serpentine pipe 310. The input end and the output end of the serpentine pipe 310 respectively penetrate the box 1 and extend to the outside. An anti-overflow pipeline 14 is arranged at the top of one side of the body 1, and an overflow valve 20 is sleeved on the surface of the connection between the anti-overflow pipeline 14 and the box body 1, and a drain port 12 is formed at the output end of the anti-overflow pipeline 14. The anti-overflow pipeline 14 extends to the bottom of the box body 1 through the side of the box body 1, and the drain port 12 is arranged toward the bottom side of the circulation pump 11. A drain pipe 102 is inserted at the bottom of one side of the box body 1, and an emptying pipe 181 is arranged on the drain pipe 102. An emptying valve 18 is sleeved at the connection between the emptying pipe 181 and the drain pipe 102, and the output end of the emptying pipe 181 is communicated with the anti-overflow pipeline 14, and the connection is located at the drain port 12.
[0021] The cover plate 15 consists of two parts. The one connected to the integrated module 7 is a fixed plate fixed to the box body by bolts, and the other side is a movable plate. The fixed plate and the movable plate are connected by a connecting plate and can be opened to an angle greater than 90° to facilitate the addition of electrolyte.
[0022] Two inlets are arranged on the top of the integrated module 7 , one of which is a gas inlet 4 and the other is provided with a pressure sensor 5 .
[0023] A first through hole 105 for installing an anti-overflow pipeline 14 is opened on one side of the box body 1, a second through hole 106 for installing a return pipe 910 is opened on one side of the box body 1, a third through hole 107 for plugging in a switch valve 16 is opened on one side of the bottom of the box body 1, four fourth through holes 108 for installing a circulating pump 11 are opened on one side of the box body 1, and a sealing structure is provided at the fourth through holes 108 to prevent the electrolyte from flowing out, two fifth through holes 109 symmetrically arranged in upper and lower directions for installing a liquid level meter 2 are opened on one side of the box body 1, and two sixth through holes 110 for plugging in a cooling device 3 are opened on one side of the box body 1.
[0024] Principle of the present invention: All valves are in the closed state. Open the switch valve 16 and the connecting valve 17, turn on the circulation pump 11, and the electrolyte flows into the integrated module 7 through the electrolyte outflow pipe 111, the circulation pump 11 and the circulation access pipe 21. The gas is injected through the gas inlet 4, and the gas and the electrolyte are fully mixed to form a gas-liquid mixture, and then flows into the external reactor through the circulation outlet pipe 6. At the same time, another pipe is connected to the reactor and connected to the reflux pipe 910. The reacted electrolyte flows back to the electrolyte pool through the circulation reflux port 9, and an outlet temperature sensor 8 is set on the circulation outlet pipe 6, and a reflux port temperature sensor 10 is set on the reflux pipe 910 to detect the specific temperature difference of the entire electrolyte flowing into the inside of the box 1 after a cycle, so as to cooperate with the cooling device 3 to connect the external cooling system to realize the temperature control of the electrolyte.
[0025] When electrolyte needs to be added before the equipment is running, the overflow valve 20 is in the open state, the cover 15 is opened, the electrolyte is added, and the liquid level meter 2 displays the page height. If excessive amount is added accidentally, it will be directly discharged through the anti-overflow pipeline 14 to prevent overflow. When the equipment needs to be emptied after stopping, the emptying valve 18 is opened, and the liquid flows from the emptying pipeline 181 to the drain port 12 and out, and the output end of the emptying pipeline 181 is interconnected with the anti-overflow pipeline 14.
[0026] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above embodiments are only representative examples of the present invention. Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and there are many variations. Any simple modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention should be considered to belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A circulating integrated electrolyte cell, comprising a box (1), wherein the four corners of the bottom of the box (1) extend downward to form supporting feet (101), characterized in that: A liquid level meter (2) in communication with the box (1) is provided on one side of the box (1); a circulation pump (11) is connected to one side of the box (1); the circulation pump (11) is provided with an electrolyte outflow pipe (111); one end of the electrolyte outflow pipe (111) is downwardly connected to the box (1), and a switch valve (16) is sleeved at the connection; four side walls at the top of the box (1) are provided with side support bars (104); a cover plate (15) is provided on the top of the box (1); An integrated module (7) is arranged on the top of the cover plate (15); a liquid extraction pipeline (191) is plugged into one side of the integrated module (7); a liquid extraction valve (19) is sleeved on the output end of the liquid extraction pipeline (191); and a downward liquid extraction port (13) is formed on the top of the liquid extraction valve (19); a circulation outlet pipe (6) is plugged into the other side of the integrated module (7); a circulation access pipe (21) is plugged into the side of the integrated module (7) corresponding to the circulation outlet pipe (6); and the electrolyte outlet pipe (19) is connected to the electrolyte outlet pipe (19). The other end of the cooling tube (111) is connected to the circulation access pipe (21), a return pipe (910) is provided on one side of the box (1), one end of the return pipe (910) is inserted into the box (1), a cooling device (3) is provided inside the box (1), the cooling device (3) comprises a serpentine pipe (310) provided inside the box (1), an anti-overflow pipe (14) is provided on the top of one side of the box (1), and the anti-overflow pipe (14) is connected to the box (1) at a position where the anti-overflow pipe (14) is connected to the box (1). An overflow valve (20) is sleeved on the surface, the output end of the overflow prevention pipeline (14) forms a liquid discharge port (12), a liquid discharge pipeline (102) is inserted into the bottom of the box body (1), an emptying pipeline (181) is arranged on the output end of the liquid discharge pipeline (102), an emptying valve (18) is sleeved at the connection between the emptying pipeline (181) and the liquid discharge pipeline (102), the output end of the emptying pipeline (181) and the overflow prevention pipeline (14) are in communication with each other, and the connection is located at the liquid discharge port (12).
2. A circulating integrated electrolyte cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (15) is composed of two parts. The one connected to the integrated module (7) is a fixed plate fixed to the box body (1) by bolts, and the other side is a movable plate. The fixed plate and the movable plate are connected by a connecting plate and can be opened to an angle greater than 90° to facilitate the addition of electrolyte.
3. A circulating integrated electrolyte cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of main support bars (103) are arranged inside the box body (1), and the main support bars (103) are located at the bottom of the serpentine pipe (310).
4. A circulating integrated electrolyte cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the integrated module (7) is provided with two inlets, one of which is a gas inlet (4) and the other is provided with a pressure sensor (5).
5. A circulating integrated electrolyte cell according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first through hole (105) for installing an anti-overflow pipeline (14) is provided on one side of the box body (1), a second through hole (106) for installing a return pipe (910) is provided on one side of the box body (1), a third through hole (107) for plugging in a switch valve (16) is provided on one side of the bottom of the box body (1), four fourth through holes (108) for installing a circulation pump (11) are provided on one side of the box body (1), two fifth through holes (109) symmetrically arranged in an upper and lower direction for installing a liquid level meter (2) are provided on one side of the box body (1), and two sixth through holes (110) for plugging in a cooling device (3) are provided on one side of the box body (1).