Steel ball recovery and loading system, organic radioactive waste treatment device

Abstract

This invention discloses a steel ball retrieval and filling system and an organic radioactive waste treatment device. The system includes a suction device and an intermediate container. The suction device is inserted into a steel ball reactor via a first suction line for retrieving steel balls from the reactor. The intermediate container is connected to the suction device via a first outlet line for receiving the steel balls retrieved from the reactor. The suction device is also inserted into the intermediate container via a second suction line for extracting steel balls from the container. Furthermore, the suction device is connected to the steel ball reactor via a second outlet line for filling the reactor with the steel balls extracted from the intermediate container. This invention improves efficiency, eliminates the need for on-site personnel, and is safer. It can be applied to the retrieval and filling of steel balls in steel ball reactors under radioactive conditions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of nuclear industry technology, specifically relating to a steel ball retrieval and loading system and an organic radioactive waste treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] In nuclear waste treatment projects, some organic radioactive waste needs to be pyrolyzed in a ball reactor to achieve inorganic treatment. After a period of use, the steel balls in the ball reactor need to be replaced due to wear. However, because the ball reactor also needs to agitate the steel balls, they cannot be discharged from the bottom or side of the reactor.

[0003] Currently, the steel balls in the aforementioned steel ball reactors typically require personnel to stand nearby and operate them at close range, posing safety hazards, and are also inefficient and inconvenient to replace. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to address the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a steel ball retrieval and filling system and an organic radioactive waste treatment device, which can improve efficiency, eliminate the need for on-site personnel operation, and is safer. It can be applied to the retrieval and filling of steel balls in steel ball reactors in radioactive environments.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a steel ball retrieval and loading system is provided, comprising a suction device and an intermediate container, wherein:

[0007] The suction device is inserted into the steel ball reactor through the first suction pipe to retrieve steel balls from the steel ball reactor.

[0008] The intermediate container is connected to the suction device via the first ball outlet pipeline and is used to receive the steel balls retrieved by the suction device from the steel ball reactor.

[0009] The suction device is also inserted into the intermediate container through a second suction tube to suck out the steel ball from the intermediate container;

[0010] The suction device is also connected to the steel ball reactor via a second ball outlet pipeline, for filling the steel balls sucked from the intermediate container into the steel ball reactor.

[0011] Optionally, the suction device is positioned at a height greater than that of the intermediate container.

[0012] Optionally, the first suction line is equipped with a vibrator.

[0013] Optionally, both the first and second suction lines are equipped with endoscopes to observe the suction of the steel ball.

[0014] Optionally, the second suction line is also equipped with a vibrator.

[0015] Optionally, the system further includes an exhaust gas filter, which is connected to the intermediate container via a first exhaust duct, for filtering and discharging the gas drawn out of the steel ball reactor by the suction device.

[0016] Optionally, the exhaust gas filter is also connected to the steel ball reactor via a second exhaust duct, used to filter and discharge the gas drawn out of the intermediate container by the suction device.

[0017] Optionally, the first exhaust duct and the second exhaust duct are equipped with exhaust fans and exhaust valves.

[0018] Optionally, the intermediate container is provided with lifting lugs.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a radioactive waste treatment apparatus is also provided, comprising a steel ball reactor and the steel ball recovery and loading system described above.

[0020] The steel ball retrieval and loading system and radioactive waste treatment device of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0021] (1) It can improve efficiency and does not require personnel to operate on-site, making it safer. It can be applied to the steel ball retrieval and filling of steel ball reactors in radioactive environments.

[0022] (2) By setting up a vibrator, it is not necessary for the operator to stand by and disturb the steel ball.

[0023] (3) By setting up exhaust gas filters and exhaust pipes, a dust collection and exhaust gas filtration system can be formed, which can prevent the large-scale spread of radioactive gases.

[0024] (4) The intermediate container can be used as a temporary container for holding steel balls during the retrieval and filling process, or as a waste bin for holding waste steel balls for subsequent waste treatment, which can reduce the number of equipment and reduce costs. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steel ball retrieval and loading system in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intermediate container in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Exhaust gas filter; 2-Fan; 3-Exhaust valve; 4-Suction device; 51-First suction ball pipeline; 52-Second suction ball pipeline; 6-Vibrator; 7-Steel ball reactor; 81-First ball outlet pipeline; 82-Second ball outlet pipeline; 91-First valve; 92-Second valve; 10-Intermediate container; 101-Steel ball inlet; 102-Steel ball outlet; 103-Exhaust port; 104-Lifting lug; 111-First exhaust pipeline; 112-Second exhaust pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions 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, 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 protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "above" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience and simplification of the description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "setting," "installation," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] It is understood that, without conflict, the various embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0033] Existing technologies for steel ball retrieving and filling in steel ball reactors typically require personnel to stand nearby for close-range operation, posing safety hazards and resulting in low efficiency. This invention provides a steel ball retrieving and filling system, comprising: a suction device and an intermediate container, wherein:

[0034] The suction device is inserted into the steel ball reactor through the first suction line to retrieve steel balls from the steel ball reactor; the intermediate container is connected to the suction device through the first outlet line to receive the steel balls retrieved from the steel ball reactor by the suction device.

[0035] The suction device is also inserted into the intermediate container through a second suction line to suck out steel balls from the intermediate container; the suction device is also connected to the steel ball reactor through a second outlet line to fill the steel balls sucked out from the intermediate container into the steel ball reactor.

[0036] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a radioactive waste treatment device, including a steel ball reactor and the steel ball retrieving and loading system described above.

[0037] The steel ball retrieval and filling system and organic radioactive waste treatment device of the present invention can improve efficiency, eliminate the need for on-site personnel operation, and are safer. They can be applied to the retrieval and filling of steel balls in steel ball reactors in radioactive environments.

[0038] It should be noted that the steel ball retrieval and filling system of the present invention can be applied not only to the retrieval and filling of steel balls in steel ball reactors, but also to the retrieval and filling of steel balls in other similar containers, which will not be elaborated here.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses a steel ball retrieval and filling system, including a suction device 4 and an intermediate container 10. The inlet end of the suction device 4 is provided with a first suction line 51 and a second suction line 52, and the outlet end of the suction device 4 is provided with a first outlet line 81 and a second outlet line 82.

[0041] The suction device 4 is inserted into the steel ball reactor 7 through the first suction pipe 51 to retrieve steel balls from the steel ball reactor; the top of the intermediate container 10 is provided with a steel ball inlet 101, and the steel ball inlet 101 is provided with a first valve 91. The steel ball inlet 101 of the intermediate container 10 is connected to the suction device 4 through the first outlet pipe 81 to receive the steel balls retrieved by the suction device from the steel ball reactor.

[0042] The top of the intermediate container 10 is also provided with a steel ball outlet 102, which is equipped with a second valve 92. The suction device 4 is also inserted into the intermediate container 10 through the steel ball outlet 102 at the top of the intermediate container 10 via a second suction pipe 52, for sucking out steel balls from the intermediate container. The suction device 4 is also connected to the steel ball reactor 7 via a second ball outlet pipe 82, for filling the steel balls sucked out from the intermediate container into the steel ball reactor.

[0043] In some embodiments, the suction device 4 is positioned at a height greater than that of the intermediate container 10, so that the steel balls retrieved by the suction device can fall into the intermediate container by their own weight through the feed pipe at the top of the intermediate container for temporary storage.

[0044] In some embodiments, the suction device 4 is an industrial vacuum cleaner, but it is not limited to this and may be other devices with similar functions.

[0045] In some embodiments, a vibrator 6 is provided on the first suction pipe 51. When retrieving the steel ball, the vibrator is turned on, which can increase the disturbance of the steel ball without the need for the operator to stand by and operate it manually. This prevents the steel ball from bridging and getting stuck at the opening of the first suction pipe, thus eliminating the bridging problem.

[0046] In some implementations, a vibrator 6 is also provided on the second suction line 52 to eliminate bridging problems.

[0047] In some embodiments, both the first suction line 51 and the second suction line 52 are equipped with endoscopes (not shown in the figure) to observe the suction of the steel balls in the corresponding lines.

[0048] In some embodiments, the system further includes an exhaust gas filter 1, the inlet end of which is provided with a first exhaust duct 111, and the intermediate container 10 is provided with an exhaust port 103. The exhaust gas filter 1 is connected to the exhaust port 103 of the intermediate container 10 through the first exhaust duct 111, and is used to filter and discharge the gas drawn out of the steel ball reactor by the suction device when the steel balls are retrieved.

[0049] In some embodiments, the exhaust gas filter 1 is provided with a second exhaust duct 112 at its inlet end. The exhaust gas filter 1 is also connected to the steel ball reactor 7 through the second exhaust duct 112, which is used to filter and discharge the gas drawn out of the intermediate container by the suction device during the filling of steel balls.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first exhaust duct 111 and the second exhaust duct 112 may each be equipped with a set of exhaust fan 2 and exhaust valve 3; alternatively, the first exhaust duct 111 and the second exhaust duct 112 may share a set of exhaust fan 2 and exhaust valve 3 to reduce the number of devices and reduce costs.

[0051] In some embodiments, the intermediate container 10 is provided with a lifting lug 104.

[0052] The working process of the steel ball retrieval and loading system in this embodiment is described in detail below, and includes the following features:

[0053] Steel ball retrieval process:

[0054] Open the exhaust valve 3, connect the first exhaust pipe 111 to the exhaust port 103 of the intermediate container 10, open the first valve 91, close the second valve 92, insert the first ball suction pipe 51 into the steel ball reactor 7, and connect the first ball outlet pipe 81 to the steel ball inlet 101 of the intermediate container 10; then, start the exhaust fan 2, vibrator 6 and industrial vacuum cleaner (i.e., suction device 4), observe the steel ball suction situation through the endoscope on the first ball suction pipe 51, and intervene manually if necessary, and finally complete the process of retrieving the steel balls from the steel ball reactor 7 to the intermediate container 10.

[0055] Steel ball loading process:

[0056] Open the exhaust valve 3, connect the second exhaust duct 112 to the steel ball reactor, open the second valve 92, close the first valve 91, insert the second ball suction duct 52 into the intermediate container 10 through the steel ball outlet 102, and connect the second ball outlet duct 82 to the steel ball reactor 7; then, start the exhaust fan 2, vibrator 6 and industrial vacuum cleaner (i.e., suction device 4), observe the steel ball suction situation through the endoscope on the second ball suction duct 52, and intervene manually if necessary, and finally complete the process of filling the steel balls in the intermediate container 10 into the steel ball reactor 7.

[0057] The steel ball retrieval and loading system implemented herein has at least the following effects:

[0058] (1) It can improve efficiency and does not require personnel to operate on-site, making it safer. It can be applied to the steel ball retrieval and filling of steel ball reactors in radioactive environments.

[0059] (2) By setting up a vibrator, it is not necessary for the operator to stand by and disturb the steel ball.

[0060] (3) By setting up exhaust gas filters and exhaust pipes, a dust collection and exhaust gas filtration system can be formed, which can prevent the large-scale spread of radioactive gases.

[0061] (4) The intermediate container can be used as a temporary container for holding steel balls during the retrieval and filling process, or as a waste bin for holding waste steel balls for subsequent waste treatment, which can reduce the number of equipment and reduce costs.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] This embodiment discloses a radioactive waste treatment device, including a steel ball reactor 7, and the steel ball retrieval and loading system described above.

[0064] Specifically, the top of the ball reactor is equipped with a nozzle and a ball inlet / outlet. A second exhaust duct 112 is connected to the ball reactor 7 via the nozzle at the top. When ball retrieving is required, the ball inlet / outlet at the top of the ball reactor 7 is opened, and the first ball suction duct 51 is inserted into the ball reactor 7 via the ball outlet at the top to retrieve the ball. When ball filling is required, the ball inlet / outlet at the top of the ball reactor 7 is opened, and the second ball outlet duct 82 is connected to the ball reactor 7 via the ball inlet at the top, and the steel balls in the intermediate container 10 are filled into the ball reactor via the suction device 4.

[0065] The radioactive waste treatment apparatus of this embodiment, since it includes the steel ball retrieval and filling system described above, also has the above-mentioned effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0066] It is understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary implementations used to illustrate the principles of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steel ball retrieval and loading system, characterized in that, Includes a suction device (4) and an intermediate container (10); The suction device is inserted into the steel ball reactor through the first suction pipe (51) for retrieving steel balls from the steel ball reactor; The intermediate container is connected to the suction device via the first ball outlet pipeline (81) and is used to receive the steel balls retrieved by the suction device from the steel ball reactor. The suction device is also inserted into the intermediate container through a second suction tube (52) for sucking out steel balls from the intermediate container; The suction device is also connected to the steel ball reactor via a second ball outlet pipeline (82) for filling the steel balls sucked from the intermediate container into the steel ball reactor.

2. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction device is positioned at a height greater than that of the intermediate container.

3. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first suction line is equipped with a vibrator (6).

4. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first and second suction tubes are equipped with endoscopes for observing the suction of the steel ball.

5. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second suction line is also equipped with a vibrator.

6. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes an exhaust filter (1). The exhaust gas filter is connected to the intermediate container through the first exhaust duct (111) and is used to filter and discharge the gas drawn out of the steel ball reactor by the suction device.

7. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The exhaust gas filter is also connected to the steel ball reactor via a second exhaust duct (112) to filter and discharge the gas drawn out of the intermediate container by the suction device.

8. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first exhaust duct and the second exhaust duct are equipped with an exhaust fan (2) and an exhaust valve (3).

9. The steel ball retrieval and loading system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The intermediate container is provided with a lifting lug (104).

10. An organic radioactive waste treatment device, comprising a steel ball reactor (7), characterized in that, It also includes the steel ball retrieval and filling system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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