Flat pipe water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger

By using fin plates and curved plate structures in flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchangers, the problem of low cooling efficiency in the prior art is solved, and efficient cooling and convenient maintenance are achieved.

CN120232284APending Publication Date: 2025-07-01CHINA STATE SHIPBUILDING CORP LTD RESEARCH INSTITUTE 719
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Application Number
CN202510649607.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2025-07-01

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Technical Problem

The existing parallel flow heat exchangers cannot effectively reduce the flow rate and increase the contact area with the heat absorbing structure during the cooling process of high-temperature liquid, resulting in low cooling efficiency.

Method used

A flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger is designed, and a fin plate is installed in the arc groove and supported by fixed columns. Combined with the arc plate, the flow speed is reduced, the contact area is increased, and the fin plate is removable and replaced by threaded holes and limit bolts.

Benefits of technology

Effectively reduce the flow rate of high-temperature liquid in the flat tube, increase the contact area with the flat tube, improve cooling efficiency, and facilitate the replacement and maintenance of fin plates.

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Abstract

The invention provides a flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger which comprises a fixing seat and a supporting seat, mounting seats are movably mounted on the sides of the fixing seat and the supporting seat, a protective plate is welded between the mounting seats, a cold water tube is fixedly mounted on the mounting seats, a flat tube is mounted on one side of the cold water tube, an arc-shaped groove is formed in the flat tube, and the arc-shaped groove is communicated with the flat tube. Fixing columns are fixed in the arc-shaped grooves, and fin plates are movably installed between the fixing columns and the arc-shaped grooves. According to the flat pipe water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger, when the flat pipe water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger is used, fin plates are installed in the arc-shaped grooves, the fin plates are supported and limited through the fixing columns, the fin plates and the arc-shaped grooves are matched for limiting and fixing, meanwhile, the arc-shaped plates are installed at the positions of the arc-shaped grooves, and the flow speed of high-temperature liquid in the flat pipes is reduced through the arc-shaped plates; the fin plates are installed in the arc-shaped grooves, so that the contact area between the fin plates and the flat pipes is effectively increased, and heat absorption and heat dissipation of high-temperature liquid are better completed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of heat exchanger equipment, and specifically to a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger. Background Technique

[0002] In a ship, the heat exchanger plays an important cooling role. Its heat exchange principle comes from the microchannel theory. The left header and the right header are respectively inserted at both ends of the flat tube. However, nowadays, the water flow in the parallel-flow heat exchanger is directly discharged after being cooled once, and effective rapid cooling cannot be carried out.

[0003] According to a water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger with multiple rows of flat tubes disclosed in a patent document with the existing publication number CN216205476U, it includes a first connecting member, which includes a lower base, a first limiting hole opened at the top of the lower base, a vertical plate installed at the inner bottom of the lower base, a first baffle installed at the top of the vertical plate and located inside the lower base, a first through groove opened at the top of the first baffle, and a flat tube passing through the first through groove; a second connecting member, which includes a side plate installed at the top of the lower base and a heat dissipation plate installed in the middle of the side plate. When this technical solution is in use, the gear structure drives the threaded rod to rotate, and the fixing block horizontally extends into the positioning hole of the fixing box on the threaded rod body and extends into the inner parts of the upper and lower base shells to complete the limit fixation. At the same time, the side plate and the heat dissipation plate are combined through the chute structure, which is convenient for cleaning and replacing the heat dissipation plate. For the above technical solution, although the cleaning and replacement are achieved, the flow rate of the high-temperature liquid in the flat tube cannot be reduced during use, the contact area with the heat absorption structure cannot be increased during its flow, and there are inconveniences during use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger to solve the problems raised in the above background technique. The structure of the present invention is novel. During use, the fin plate is installed inside the arc-shaped groove, and the fin plate is supported and limited by the fixing column. The fin plate and the arc-shaped groove cooperate with each other for limit fixation. At the same time, an arc-shaped plate is installed at the position of the arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped plate reduces the flow rate of the high-temperature liquid in the flat tube. The fin plate installed inside the arc-shaped groove effectively increases the contact area with the flat tube, and better completes the heat absorption and dissipation of the high-temperature liquid.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention is realized by the following technical solutions: A flat-tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger, comprising a fixed seat and a support seat. An installation seat is movably installed on the sides of the fixed seat and the support seat. A protective plate is welded between the installation seats. A cold water pipe is fixedly installed on the installation seat. A flat tube is installed on one side of the cold water pipe. An arc-shaped groove is formed on the flat tube. A fixed column is fixed inside the arc-shaped groove. A fin plate is movably installed between the fixed column and the arc-shaped groove. A threaded hole is formed on the fixed column. A limit bolt is rotatably installed inside the threaded hole.

[0006] Further, the diameter of the limit bolt is larger than the diameter of the fixed column, and the inner wall of the limit bolt is movably in contact with the side of the fin plate.

[0007] Further, a movable plate is fixed on the top of the fixed seat. A water inlet pipe is fixedly installed on the movable plate. A flow distribution box is fixed on the inner wall of the movable plate. One end of the water inlet pipe is installed on the flow distribution box.

[0008] Further, a fixing bolt is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the installation seat. One end of the fixing bolt is rotatably installed on the fixed seat and the support seat. Rubber rings are fixed on the inner walls of the fixed seat and the support seat.

[0009] Further, through holes are formed on the cold water pipe. A cavity is formed inside the flat tube. An opening is formed at one end of the cavity. The opening and the through holes are distributed in a left-right staggered manner.

[0010] Further, a flow distribution pipe is welded at the bottom of the flow distribution box. A ring seat is fixed on the flow distribution pipe. The flow distribution pipe is movably installed inside the through hole.

[0011] Further, a connection hole is formed on the flow distribution pipe. The connection hole is movably installed inside the through hole. The ring seat is movably installed at the inner wall of the through hole. The flow distribution pipe is movably in contact with one end of the flat tube.

[0012] Further, an arc-shaped plate is fixed inside the flat tube. The arc-shaped plate is fixedly installed on the top of the arc-shaped groove. A liquid inlet pipe is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed seat.

[0013] Further, a connection box is fixedly installed inside the support seat. An opening is formed on the connection box. A sealing block is fixed on the inner wall of the opening. The sealing block is movably installed on the side of the cold water pipe.

[0014] Further, a liquid discharge pipe and a drain pipe are respectively fixed at the bottom of the support seat. One end of the liquid discharge pipe is fixed on the connection box.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention: For this flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger, when in use, the fin plate is installed inside the arc-shaped groove. The fin plate is supported and limited by the fixing columns, and the fin plate is limited and fixed in cooperation with the arc-shaped groove. At the same time, an arc-shaped plate is installed at the position of the arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped plate reduces the flow rate of the high-temperature liquid in the flat tube. The installation of the fin plate inside the arc-shaped groove effectively increases the contact area with the flat tube, and better completes the heat absorption and dissipation of the high-temperature liquid.

[0016] For this flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger, when the fin plate needs to be replaced later due to damage, the fixing bolts are removed to lose the limit on the fin plate, and the fin plate slides out from inside the fixing columns and the arc-shaped groove for replacement. After the fin plate is removed later, it is convenient to disassemble the flat tube. The flow distribution box is installed inside the through hole through the flow distribution pipe to realize the water supply and limit of the cold water pipe. The flow distribution pipe is installed on the cold water pipe to realize the synchronous limit and fixation of one end of the flat tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic structural diagram of point A of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram after the fixing seat of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention is removed; Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the flow distribution pipe of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic partial side view sectional structural diagram of the fixing seat of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic left side view sectional structural diagram of the flat tube of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the arc-shaped plate of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic partial side view sectional structural diagram of the support seat of a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger according to the present invention; In the figure: 1, fixing seat; 2, support seat; 3, movable plate; 4, water inlet pipe; 5, liquid inlet pipe; 6, mounting seat; 7, protective plate; 8, fixing bolt; 9, cold water pipe; 10, flat tube; 11, arc-shaped groove; 12, fin plate; 13, fixing column; 14, threaded hole; 15, limit bolt; 16, opening; 17, through hole; 18, flow distribution box; 19, flow distribution pipe; 20, ring seat; 21, connection hole; 22, cavity; 23, arc-shaped plate; 24, connection box; 25, opening; 26, sealing block; 27, drain pipe; 28, drain pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved purposes and effects realized by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a flat-tube water-cooled parallel-flow heat exchanger, including a fixed seat 1 and a support seat 2. An installation seat 6 is movably installed on the side of the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2. A protective plate 7 is welded between the installation seats 6. A cold water pipe 9 is fixedly installed on the installation seat 6. A flat tube 10 is installed on one side of the cold water pipe 9. An arc-shaped groove 11 is opened on the flat tube 10. A fixing column 13 is fixed inside the arc-shaped groove 11. A fin plate 12 is movably installed between the fixing column 13 and the arc-shaped groove 11. A threaded hole 14 is opened on the fixing column 13. A limit bolt 15 is rotatably installed inside the threaded hole 14. The diameter of the limit bolt 15 is larger than that of the fixing column 13. The fin plate 12 is squeezed and fixed by the installation of the limit bolt 15.

[0020] In this embodiment, the diameter of the limit bolt 15 is larger than that of the fixing column 13. The inner wall of the limit bolt 15 is movably in contact with the side of the fin plate 12. A movable plate 3 is fixed on the top of the fixed seat 1. A water inlet pipe 4 is fixedly installed on the movable plate 3. A flow distribution box 18 is fixed on the inner wall of the movable plate 3. One end of the water inlet pipe 4 is installed on the flow distribution box 18. A fixing bolt 8 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the installation seat 6. One end of the fixing bolt 8 is rotatably installed on the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2. Rubber rings are fixed on the inner walls of the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2. The fixing bolt 8 installs the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2 on the installation seat 6, which is convenient for the quick disassembly of the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2 in the later stage.

[0021] In this embodiment, a through hole 17 is opened on the cold water pipe 9. A cavity 22 is opened inside the flat tube 10. An opening 16 is opened at one end of the cavity 22. The opening 16 and the through hole 17 are distributed in a left-right staggered manner. A flow distribution pipe 19 is welded at the bottom of the flow distribution box 18. A ring seat 20 is fixed on the flow distribution pipe 19. The flow distribution pipe 19 is movably installed inside the through hole 17. A connection hole 21 is opened on the flow distribution pipe 19. The connection hole 21 is movably installed inside the through hole 17. The ring seat 20 is movably installed at the inner wall of the through hole 17. The flow distribution pipe 19 is movably in contact with one end of the flat tube 10. After the flow distribution pipe 19 is in contact with one end of the flat tube 10, the flat tube 10 is limited and fixed.

[0022] In this embodiment, an arc-shaped plate 23 is fixed inside the flat tube 10. The arc-shaped plate 23 is fixedly installed at the top of the arc-shaped groove 11. A liquid inlet pipe 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed seat 1. A connection box 24 is fixedly installed inside the support seat 2. An opening 25 is formed in the connection box 24. A sealing block 26 is fixed on the inner wall of the opening 25. The sealing block 26 is movably installed on the side of the cold water pipe 9. Drain pipes 27 and 28 are respectively fixedly installed at the bottom of the support seat 2. One end of the drain pipe 27 is fixed on the connection box 24. The liquid inside the flat tube 10 and the liquid in the cold water pipe 9 are separated and discharged through the connection box 24.

[0023] When the device is in use, the water inlet pipe 4 and the liquid inlet pipe 5 are connected to external pipelines. The high-temperature liquid entering through the liquid inlet pipe 5 enters the inside of the fixed seat 1. The high-temperature liquid inside the fixed seat 1 enters the inside of the cavity 22 through the opening 16 under extrusion. The high-temperature liquid flows inside the cavity 22. At the same time, cold water enters through the water inlet pipe 4. The cold water enters the shunt box 18. The shunt box 18 sends the cold water into the inside of the cold water pipe 9 through the shunt pipe 19 and the connection hole 21. The cold water pipes 9 are distributed on the side of the flat tube 10. The flat tube 10 is initially heated by the cold water pipes 9. When the liquid inside the flat tube 10 flows, the width of the cavity 22 required by the arc-shaped plate 23 causes the liquid to slow down at the arc-shaped plate 23. The high-temperature liquid transfers the high temperature to the fin plate 12 through the arc-shaped plate 23. The fin plate 12 and the arc-shaped plate 23 cooperate to increase the heat absorption area. After the fin plate 12 absorbs heat, the high temperature on the fin plate 12 is quickly removed by the external air flow. Later, when the fin plate 12 is damaged by collision or corrosion, the limit bolt 15 is removed from the internal thread hole 14. The fin plate 12 loses the extrusion force and slides and is removed inside the fixed column 13 and the arc-shaped groove 11. When the fin plate 12 is removed, the flat tube 10 also loses the limit. Later, after the fixed seat 1 and the support seat 2 are opened, the flat tube 10 and the cold water pipe 9 can be horizontally drawn out for replacement. After the fin plate 12 is removed, a new fin plate 12 is installed on the arc-shaped groove 11 and the fixed column 13. The arc-shaped groove 11 limits the fin plate 12, and the fixed column 13 supports the fin plate 12. The high-temperature liquid later enters the inside of the connection box 24 and is discharged through the cooperation of the drain pipe 27. The water inside the cold water pipe 9 is discharged outward in a circulating manner through the drain pipe 28.

[0024] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention, the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced by the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

[0025] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative manner of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger, comprising a fixing seat (1) and a supporting seat (2), characterized in that: A mounting seat (6) is movably mounted on the sides of the fixing seat (1) and the supporting seat (2), a protective plate (7) is welded between the mounting seats (6), a cold water pipe (9) is fixedly mounted on the mounting seat (6), a flat tube (10) is mounted on one side of the cold water pipe (9), an arc groove (11) is formed on the flat tube (10), a fixing column (13) is fixed inside the arc groove (11), a fin plate (12) is movably mounted between the fixing column (13) and the arc groove (11), a threaded hole (14) is formed on the fixing column (13), and a limit bolt (15) is rotatably mounted inside the threaded hole (14).

2. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the limiting bolt (15) is greater than the diameter of the fixing column (13), and the inner wall of the limiting bolt (15) is movably in contact with the side of the fin plate (12).

3. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable plate (3) is fixed on the top of the fixed seat (1), a water inlet pipe (4) is fixedly mounted on the movable plate (3), a diversion box (18) is fixed on the inner wall of the movable plate (3), and one end of the water inlet pipe (4) is mounted on the diversion box (18).

4. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing bolt (8) is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting seat (6), one end of the fixing bolt (8) is rotatably mounted on the fixing seat (1) and the supporting seat (2), and rubber rings are fixed on the inner walls of the fixing seat (1) and the supporting seat (2).

5. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold water pipe (9) is provided with a through hole (17), the flat tube (10) is provided with a cavity (22) inside, an opening (16) is provided at one end of the cavity (22), and the opening (16) and the through hole (17) are staggered in left-right distribution.

6. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that: A shunt pipe (19) is welded to the bottom of the shunt box (18), a ring seat (20) is fixed to the shunt pipe (19), and the shunt pipe (19) is movably mounted inside the through hole (17).

7. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shunt pipe (19) is provided with a connection hole (21), the connection hole (21) is movably mounted inside the through hole (17), the ring seat (20) is movably mounted on the inner wall of the through hole (17), and the shunt pipe (19) is movably in contact with one end of the flat tube (10).

8. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped plate (23) is fixed inside the flat tube (10), and the arc-shaped plate (23) is fixedly mounted on the top of the arc-shaped groove (11). A liquid inlet pipe (5) is fixedly mounted on the side of the fixing seat (1).

9. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection box (24) is fixedly installed inside the support seat (2), an opening (25) is opened on the connection box (24), a sealing block (26) is fixed on the inner wall of the opening (25), and the sealing block (26) is movably installed on the side of the cold water pipe (9).

10. The flat tube water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain pipe (27) and a water discharge pipe (28) are respectively fixedly mounted on the bottom of the support seat (2), and one end of the drain pipe (27) is fixed on the connection box (24).

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  • Water-cooled parallel flow heat exchanger with multiple rows of flat pipes

    CN216205476U