Waste heat comprehensive utilization system for air compressor room
By using a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, the waste heat from the air compressor's oil and exhaust is recovered. Combined with evaporative cooling units to regulate the temperature, the problem of unused waste heat in air compressor rooms is solved, achieving efficient cooling and waste heat utilization, and ensuring stable operation and energy-saving effects of the air compressor.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511279116.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
AI Technical Summary
The waste heat in the existing air compressor room is not being effectively utilized, which leads to an increase in the load on the cooling system, an increase in exhaust temperature, and affects the efficiency and stable operation of the air compressor.
Design a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, including an oil waste heat recovery unit, an exhaust waste heat recovery unit, and a cooling module. By recovering the oil waste heat and exhaust waste heat of the air compressor, and using an evaporative cooling unit to regulate the room temperature, the system achieves effective utilization of waste heat and temperature control.
It achieves efficient cooling of the air compressor and comprehensive utilization of waste heat, ensuring stable operation of the air compressor, reducing system power consumption, improving heat exchange efficiency, and providing hot water resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the fields of cooling and waste heat recovery technology, and in particular to a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms. Background Technology
[0002] The ambient temperature and humidity in an industrial air compressor room directly affect the efficiency of the air compressor, with ambient temperature having a significant impact on the compressor's exhaust temperature. The optimal exhaust temperature range for an air compressor is typically 75℃-95℃. This range ensures the normal operation of the equipment while preventing performance degradation or malfunctions caused by excessively high or low temperatures.
[0003] The operating ambient temperature of an air compressor should generally be controlled between 0℃ and 45℃. The air compressor cooling system typically consists of cylinder cooling water jackets, intercoolers, and aftercoolers, and can be either air-cooled or water-cooled. Excessively high ambient temperatures increase the load on the cooling system, leading to decreased heat dissipation performance and consequently, increased exhaust temperature. Furthermore, it prevents the efficient utilization of waste heat.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms to solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, comprising:
[0007] The computer room is equipped with several air compressors;
[0008] Several oil waste heat recovery units are respectively connected to the oil lines of several air compressors, and the oil waste heat recovery units are used to collect the waste heat of the air compressor oil.
[0009] An exhaust waste heat recovery unit is installed at the top of the machine room, directly above the air compressor, and is used to collect the exhaust waste heat from the air compressor.
[0010] A cooling module is located outside the computer room, and the air supply end of the cooling module is connected to the computer room. The cooling module is used to regulate the temperature inside the computer room.
[0011] According to the present invention, a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided. The oil waste heat recovery unit includes an oil waste heat recovery unit, an oil pipeline is provided inside the oil waste heat recovery unit, and the two ends of the oil pipeline are respectively connected to the air compressor. A water tank is provided at the bottom of the oil waste heat recovery unit, the water tank is located directly below the oil pipeline, and a first spray pipe is provided at the top of the oil waste heat recovery unit. The water sprayed by the first spray pipe absorbs the heat of the oil pipeline and falls and is collected in the water tank.
[0012] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein a hot water supply pipeline is connected to the water tank, the output end of the hot water supply pipeline is connected to an external heating device, a cold return water pipe is connected to the first spray pipe, and the input end of the cold return water pipe is connected to an external cold water source.
[0013] According to the present invention, a waste heat recovery system for an air compressor room is provided. The exhaust waste heat recovery unit includes an exhaust pipe, which is fixedly connected to the top of the machine room. The exhaust pipe includes a main pipe and several auxiliary pipes, which are respectively connected to the main pipe. An exhaust hood is fixedly connected to the bottom of the auxiliary pipe, and the exhaust hood is located directly above the air compressor.
[0014] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein the top end of the main pipeline is connected to an industrial plant heating pipe, the top end of the auxiliary pipeline is provided with an exhaust port, a second exhaust fan is installed in the main pipeline, and a first exhaust fan is installed in the auxiliary pipeline.
[0015] According to the present invention, a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided. The cooling module includes an evaporative cooling unit. Both ends of the evaporative cooling unit are provided with air inlets. One end of the evaporative cooling unit is provided with a plurality of air supply pipes, and the other end of the air supply pipes is connected to the compressor room.
[0016] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein the evaporative cooling unit is provided with packing material, a circulating water tank and a second spray pipe arranged sequentially from top to bottom, and the second spray pipe is connected to the circulating water tank through a circulating water pump.
[0017] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein a fan is installed in the air inlet.
[0018] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein the circulating water tank is connected to an external water source through a water supply pipe.
[0019] According to the present invention, a waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room is provided, wherein the distance between the exhaust hood and the air compressor is 20cm-40cm.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and technical effects:
[0021] This invention provides a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms. An oil waste heat recovery unit recovers waste heat from the air compressor's oil, cooling the oil while simultaneously producing hot water, which can be used as a heat source for terminal heating or bathing. An exhaust waste heat recovery unit provides localized exhaust from the air compressor, discharging the high-temperature air surrounding it. In autumn and winter, this hot air is directly delivered to the industrial workshop / factory, providing heating and recovering waste heat from the air compressor's ambient air. In summer, a cooling module provides organized airflow into the compressor room, regulating and controlling the temperature field to ensure the air compressor's efficiency. This achieves efficient convective cooling and improves heat exchange efficiency. This application ensures the optimal ambient temperature field for the air compressor, achieving internal cooling while effectively utilizing the exhaust waste heat, thus guaranteeing stable equipment operation. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described 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 these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0024] The components include: 1. Air compressor; 2. Exhaust hood; 3. Evaporative cooling unit; 4. Air inlet; 5. Fan; 6. Packing; 7. Air supply duct; 8. Water supply pipe; 9. Circulating water tank; 10. Exhaust duct; 11. First exhaust fan; 12. Water tank; 13. Oil pipeline; 14. First spray pipe; 15. Hot water supply pipeline; 16. Cold water return pipe; 17. Oil waste heat recovery unit; 18. Exhaust outlet; 19. Second exhaust fan; 20. Air supply outlet; 21. Industrial plant heating pipe; 22. Second spray pipe; 23. Circulating water pump. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 This invention provides a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, comprising:
[0028] The computer room is equipped with several air compressors 1;
[0029] Several oil waste heat recovery units are connected to the oil lines of several air compressors 1 respectively. The oil waste heat recovery units are used to collect the waste heat of the oil in the air compressors 1.
[0030] The exhaust waste heat recovery unit is installed at the top of the machine room. The exhaust waste heat recovery unit is located directly above the air compressor 1 and is used to collect the exhaust waste heat of the air compressor 1.
[0031] The cooling module is located outside the computer room, and its air supply end is connected to the computer room. The cooling module is used to regulate the temperature inside the computer room.
[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the waste heat from the oil of the air compressor 1 is recovered by the oil waste heat recovery unit. While cooling the oil, hot water can be produced, which can be used as a heat source for terminal heating or bathing. The exhaust waste heat recovery unit performs local exhaust ventilation for the air compressor 1, exhausting the high-temperature air around the air compressor 1. In autumn and winter, the hot air is directly sent to the industrial workshop / factory to realize the heating of the industrial plant and recover the waste heat of the ambient air of the air compressor. In summer, the cooling module is used to organize the air supply in the machine room, regulate and control the temperature field in the machine room, ensure the efficiency of the air compressor 1, realize efficient convection heat dissipation, and improve heat exchange efficiency.
[0033] As an optional implementation, the oil waste heat recovery unit includes an oil waste heat recovery unit 17, which is equipped with an oil pipeline 13. Both ends of the oil pipeline 13 are connected to an air compressor 1. A water tank 12 is installed at the bottom of the oil waste heat recovery unit 17, which is located directly below the oil pipeline 13. A first spray pipe 14 is installed at the top of the oil waste heat recovery unit 17. The water sprayed by the first spray pipe 14 absorbs the heat of the oil pipeline 13 and falls into the water tank 12.
[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the waste heat of the oil in the air compressor 1 is recovered throughout the year. While cooling the oil, hot water can be produced, which can be used as a terminal heat source or a heat source for bathing. This realizes the recovery of waste heat from the oil in the air compressor 1, reduces the system's operating power consumption, and enables energy-saving operation.
[0035] As an optional implementation, a hot water supply pipe 15 is connected to the water tank 12, and the output end of the hot water supply pipe 15 is connected to the external heating equipment. A cold water return pipe 16 is connected to the first spray pipe 14, and the input end of the cold water return pipe 16 is connected to the external cold water source.
[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, the hot water supply pipe 15 is connected to an external heating device to realize waste heat utilization, while cold water re-enters the first spray pipe 14, and the cold water sprayed by the first spray pipe 14 comes into contact with the oil pipe 13 again to absorb heat.
[0037] As an optional implementation, the exhaust waste heat recovery unit includes an exhaust pipe 10, which is fixedly connected to the top of the machine room. The exhaust pipe 10 includes a main pipe and several auxiliary pipes, which are respectively connected to the main pipe. An exhaust hood 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the auxiliary pipes, and the exhaust hood 2 is located directly above the air compressor 1.
[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, the waste heat of the air compressor 1 is collected by the exhaust hood 2 and the exhaust pipe 10.
[0039] As an optional implementation, the top of the main pipe is connected to an industrial plant heating pipe 21, the top of the auxiliary pipe is provided with an exhaust port 18, a second exhaust fan 19 is installed in the main pipe, and a first exhaust fan 11 is installed in the auxiliary pipe.
[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, in summer, the temperature inside the air compressor room is high and cooling is required, so the second row fan 19 is turned off and the first row fan 11 is turned on. In spring, autumn and winter, the second row fan 19 is turned on and the first row fan 11 is turned off.
[0041] As an optional implementation, the cooling module includes an evaporative cooling unit 3, with air inlets 4 at both ends of the evaporative cooling unit 3, and a plurality of air supply pipes 7 at one end of the evaporative cooling unit 3, with the other end of the air supply pipes 7 connected to the machine room.
[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, the evaporative cooling unit 3 delivers cold air to the machine room through the air outlet 20 on the air supply duct 7, thereby regulating the temperature inside the machine room.
[0043] As an optional implementation, the evaporative cooling unit 3 is provided with packing 6, circulating water tank 9 and second spray pipe 22 in sequence from top to bottom. The second spray pipe 22 is connected to the circulating water tank 9 through circulating water pump 23.
[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, during spring, autumn and winter, the cooling module serves as a ventilation device for the machine room, and the packing 6 plays the role of filtering outdoor air. In summer, the temperature inside the air compressor machine room is high and needs to be cooled. By turning on the circulating water pump 23 on the circulating water tank 9 below the packing 6, the water is cooled by direct evaporation and then sent into the air compressor machine room by the fan, thereby reducing the temperature inside the machine room and regulating the temperature field inside the machine room.
[0045] As an optional implementation, a fan 5 is installed inside the air inlet 4.
[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, airflow is achieved by turning on the fan 5.
[0047] As an optional implementation, the circulating water tank 9 is connected to an external water source through the water supply pipe 8.
[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the circulating water tank 9 is replenished with water through the water supply pipe 8.
[0049] As an optional implementation, the distance between the exhaust hood 2 and the air compressor 1 is 20cm-40cm.
[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the exhaust hood 2 and the air compressor 1 is preferably 30cm.
[0051] This invention provides a comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, which, when in use:
[0052] In summer, the temperature inside the air compressor room is high and cooling is required. The second exhaust fan 19 is shut down, and the first exhaust fan 11 is turned on. The cooling module outside the air compressor room is activated, along with fan 5, circulating water pump 23, and the second spray pipe 22. In the cooling system, the target air, i.e., the air to be processed, is drawn in from both sides of the evaporative cooling unit 3. The circulating water pump 23 on the circulating water tank 9 below the packing 6 is activated, and the water is directly cooled by evaporation and then sent into the air compressor room by the fan, lowering the temperature inside the room and regulating the temperature field.
[0053] In spring, autumn, and winter, shut down the circulating water pump 23 and the second spray pipe 22, turn on the fan 5, turn on the second exhaust fan 19, and turn off the first exhaust fan 11. The cooling module then functions as ventilation equipment for the computer room, and the packing 6 filters the outdoor air.
[0054] The oil cooling system is activated year-round, specifically by opening the first spray pipe 14. Hot water collected in the water tank 12 is then supplied to the heating terminals via the hot water supply pipe 15. The cold water return pipe 16 returns from the terminals to the first spray pipe 14, spraying the oil pipe 13 for reheating, and the cycle repeats continuously. In summer, it can be used as a heat source for bathing terminals, and in winter, it can be used as a heating source for heating equipment or terminals.
[0055] This invention utilizes an evaporative cooling unit to provide organized airflow to the air compressor room during summer. The temperature field within the room is regulated and controlled by a cooling module to ensure the efficiency of the air compressor, achieving efficient convective heat dissipation and improving heat exchange efficiency. An exhaust hood 2 provides localized exhaust to the air compressor unit, removing the high-temperature air surrounding it. In autumn and winter, hot air is directly delivered to industrial workshops / factories via ductwork, providing heating for the industrial plant and recovering waste heat from the ambient air surrounding the air compressor. Waste heat from the air compressor oil is recovered year-round. While cooling the oil, hot water can be produced, which can be used as a heat source for end-point heating or bathing, achieving waste heat recovery from the air compressor oil, reducing system power consumption, and promoting energy-saving operation. This device can flexibly activate various functional sections according to different seasons and end-point needs at the location of use, achieving energy conservation and emission reduction goals.
[0056] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.
[0057] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for air compressor rooms, characterized in that, include: The computer room is equipped with several air compressors (1); Several oil waste heat recovery units are respectively connected to the oil pipelines of several air compressors (1), and the oil waste heat recovery units are used to collect the waste heat of the oil in the air compressors (1); An exhaust waste heat recovery unit is installed at the top of the machine room. The exhaust waste heat recovery unit is located directly above the air compressor (1). The exhaust waste heat recovery unit is used to collect the exhaust waste heat of the air compressor (1). A cooling module is located outside the computer room, and the air supply end of the cooling module is connected to the computer room. The cooling module is used to regulate the temperature inside the computer room.
2. The air compressor room waste heat comprehensive utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil waste heat recovery unit includes an oil waste heat recovery unit (17), an oil pipeline (13) is provided inside the oil waste heat recovery unit (17), and the two ends of the oil pipeline (13) are respectively connected to the air compressor (1). A water tank (12) is provided at the bottom of the oil waste heat recovery unit (17), and the water tank (12) is located directly below the oil pipeline (13). A first spray pipe (14) is provided at the top of the oil waste heat recovery unit (17). The water sprayed by the first spray pipe (14) absorbs the heat of the oil pipeline (13) and falls into the water tank (12).
3. The air compressor room waste heat comprehensive utilization system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (12) is connected to a hot water supply pipe (15), the output end of which is connected to an external heating device. The first spray pipe (14) is connected to a cold water return pipe (16), the input end of which is connected to an external cold water source.
4. The air compressor room waste heat comprehensive utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The exhaust waste heat recovery unit includes an exhaust pipe (10), which is fixedly connected to the top of the machine room. The exhaust pipe (10) includes a main pipe and several auxiliary pipes. The auxiliary pipes are respectively connected to the main pipe. An exhaust hood (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the auxiliary pipe. The exhaust hood (2) is located directly above the air compressor (1).
5. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main pipe is connected to an industrial plant heating pipe (21) at the top, the auxiliary pipe is provided with an exhaust port (18) at the top, the main pipe is equipped with a second exhaust fan (19), and the auxiliary pipe is equipped with a first exhaust fan (11).
6. The air compressor room waste heat comprehensive utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling module includes an evaporative cooling unit (3), with air inlets (4) at both ends of the evaporative cooling unit (3). One end of several air supply pipes (7) is provided on the evaporative cooling unit (3), and the other end of the air supply pipes (7) is connected to the machine room.
7. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room according to claim 6, characterized in that: The evaporative cooling unit (3) is provided with packing material (6), circulating water tank (9) and second spray pipe (22) in sequence from top to bottom. The second spray pipe (22) is connected to the circulating water tank (9) through circulating water pump (23).
8. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fan (5) is installed inside the air inlet (4).
9. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circulating water tank (9) is connected to an external water source through a water supply pipe (8).
10. A comprehensive waste heat utilization system for an air compressor room according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance between the exhaust hood (2) and the air compressor (1) is 20cm-40cm.