Combined steam-water separator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steam-water separation, in particular to a combined steam-water separator which comprises a tank body, a water inlet pipe is arranged at the top of the tank body, a water outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the tank body, and a steam exhaust valve is arranged at the top of the tank body; a plurality of bubble blocking plates are arranged in the tank body and are staggered from top to bottom. In the actual use process, the combined type steam-water separator is installed on a circulating water path, in the cooling process of cold water, water exchanging heat with the computer module enters the tank body from the water inlet pipe on the top of the tank body, then water-steam separation is conducted through the bubble blocking plate, steam is blocked and detained on the top of the tank body, and the water-steam separation effect is achieved. And the water flows out through a water outlet pipe at the bottom of the tank body for subsequent heat exchange treatment. And meanwhile, the steam detained in the tank body can be controlled to be discharged through the steam discharge valve at the top, so that the steam and the water are fully separated and discharged, and the steam discharge effect is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of steam-water separation, and in particular to a combined steam-water separator. Background Art

[0002] In order to cool down the computer modules in the data center, some users usually use circulating water to cool the computer modules. At the same time, they cooperate with fin tube heat exchangers and cooling fans to bring the heat to the outside and dissipate the heat with air to achieve circulating water cooling of the computer modules.

[0003] However, during the water-cooling heat exchange process between the circulating water circuit and the computer module, steam will continue to appear, which needs to be exhausted. At present, some users usually install exhaust valves directly on the fin tube heat exchanger to discharge the steam after the water is separated. However, this exhaust method cannot fully separate and discharge steam and water, and its exhaust effect is relatively poor. Therefore, further improvements can be made. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to achieve sufficient separation and discharge of steam and water, thereby improving the exhaust effect, the present application provides a combined steam-water separator.

[0005] The combined steam-water separator provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A combined steam-water separator comprises a tank body, wherein a water inlet pipe is arranged on the top of the tank body, a water outlet pipe is arranged on the bottom of the tank body, and a steam exhaust valve is arranged on the top of the tank body; a plurality of air bubble baffles are arranged in the tank body, and the air bubble baffles are arranged alternately from top to bottom.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, in actual use, the combined steam-water separator is installed on the circulating water circuit. During the cold water cooling process, the water after heat exchange with the computer module enters the tank from the water inlet pipe at the top of the tank, and then separates the water vapor through the bubble baffle plate, so that the steam is blocked and retained at the top of the tank, while the water flows out through the water outlet pipe at the bottom of the tank for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the steam retained in the tank can be controlled and discharged through the exhaust valve at the top to achieve full separation and discharge of steam and water, thereby improving the exhaust effect.

[0008] Optionally, a liquid replenishing port is also provided on the top of the tank body.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, as the use time increases, part of the water inside the tank is lost by vaporization. At this time, it can be replenished through the liquid replenishing port.

[0010] Optionally, an air bag is also installed at the top position inside the tank body.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution and installing an airbag in the tank, in the actual practical process, when pressure fluctuations occur inside the tank due to pumping or other reasons, the airbag can use its own internal gas characteristics to perform buffering and stabilization. When the pressure inside the tank increases, the airbag is automatically compressed, so that the remaining space of the tank increases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved; when the pressure inside the tank decreases, the airbag automatically expands, so that the remaining space of the tank decreases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved, so as to further ensure the stability of the pressure inside the tank.

[0012] Optionally, the airbag is provided with an inflation nozzle, and the inflation nozzle passes through the tank body.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, in actual use, the airbag can be inflated and deflated using the inflation nozzle, so as to adjust the initial air pressure of the airbag according to actual needs.

[0014] Optionally, an electric heater is also provided in the tank body.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric heater does not work in the normal water cooling working mode. When the external environment temperature is too low, the normal operation of the computer module is affected by the low temperature. At this time, the electric heater can be turned on to heat the water in the tank, so that the computer can be heated by the circulating water circuit to ensure the normal operation of the computer module in a low temperature environment.

[0016] Optionally, an observation window is provided on the tank body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, in actual use, the internal state of the tank can be monitored through the observation window, and corresponding countermeasures can be taken in time.

[0018] Optionally, an airbag bracket is provided at the internal top position of the tank body, the water inlet pipe is centrally arranged downward, and the water inlet pipe runs through the airbag bracket; the airbag support is installed on the airbag bracket, and the airbag is sleeved on the water inlet pipe.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the airbag bracket is used to support and install the airbag. At the same time, the airbag is positioned by means of the water inlet pipe, so that it is not easy to move significantly during actual use.

[0020] Optionally, the distance between two adjacent bubble baffles is 20-40 cm.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the distance between two adjacent bubble baffles is set to 20-40cm, which can not only reduce the resistance of the bubble baffles to the water flow inside the tank, but also ensure the barrier and separation effect of the bubble baffles between soda and water.

[0022] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. In actual use, the combined steam-water separator is installed on the circulating water circuit. During the cooling process, the water after heat exchange with the computer module enters the tank from the water inlet pipe at the top of the tank, and then separates the water vapor through the bubble baffle, so that the steam is blocked and retained at the top of the tank, while the water flows out through the water outlet pipe at the bottom of the tank for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the steam retained in the tank can be controlled and discharged through the exhaust valve at the top to achieve full separation and discharge of steam and water, thereby improving the exhaust effect;

[0024] 2. By installing an airbag inside the tank, in actual use, when pressure fluctuations occur inside the tank due to pumping or other reasons, the airbag can use its own internal gas characteristics to perform buffering and stabilization. When the pressure inside the tank increases, the airbag is automatically compressed, so that the remaining space in the tank increases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved; when the pressure inside the tank decreases, the airbag automatically expands, so that the remaining space in the tank decreases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved, so as to further ensure the stability of the pressure inside the tank;

[0025] 3. In the normal water cooling working mode, the electric heater does not work. When the external environment temperature is too low, it affects the normal operation of the computer module. At this time, the electric heater can be turned on to heat the water in the tank so that it can use the circulating water circuit to heat the computer and ensure the normal operation of the computer module in a low temperature environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a combined steam-water separator of the present application.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 1. Tank body; 11. Water inlet pipe; 12. Water outlet pipe; 13. Airbag bracket; 2. Bubble baffle; 3. Exhaust valve; 4. Observation window; 5. Fluid filling port; 6. Drain port; 7. Airbag; 8. Electric heater; 9. Inflator nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is combined with Figure 1 This application is described in further detail.

[0030] The embodiment of the present application discloses a combined steam-water separator.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 A combined steam-water separator includes a tank body 1, a water inlet pipe 11 is provided at the top of the tank body 1, a water outlet pipe 12 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 1, and a steam exhaust valve is provided at the top of the tank body 1. A plurality of bubble baffles 2 are provided in the tank body 1, and the bubble baffles 2 are staggered from top to bottom.

[0032] In actual use, the combined steam-water separator is installed on the circulating water circuit. During the cooling process, the water after heat exchange with the computer module enters the tank body 1 from the water inlet pipe 11 at the top of the tank body 1, and then separates the water vapor through the bubble baffle plate 2, so that the steam is blocked and retained at the top of the tank body 1, while the water flows out through the water outlet pipe 12 at the bottom of the tank body 1 for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the steam retained in the tank body 1 can be controlled and discharged through the exhaust valve at the top to achieve full separation and discharge of steam and water, thereby improving the exhaust effect.

[0033] In the present application, there are three bubble baffles 2, which are evenly spaced, and the spacing between two adjacent bubble baffles 2 is 20-40 cm, preferably, the spacing between two adjacent bubble baffles 2 is 30 cm. In this case, the resistance of the bubble baffles 2 to the water flow inside the tank body 1 can be reduced, and the bubble baffles 2 can ensure the separation effect of the soda and water.

[0034] The tank body 1 is provided with an observation window 4, a liquid filling port 5 is provided at the top of the tank body 1, and a drain port 6 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 1. In actual use, the internal state of the tank body 1 can be monitored through the observation window 4, and corresponding countermeasures can be taken in time. At the same time, as the use time increases, part of the water inside the tank body 1 is lost by vaporization. At this time, it can be replenished through the liquid filling port 5, and can be drained through the drain port 6 at the bottom.

[0035] An airbag 7 is also installed at the top of the tank body 1. In this embodiment, the airbag 7 is ring-shaped, an airbag bracket 13 is provided at the top of the tank body 1, a water inlet pipe 11 is arranged in the center and faces downward, and the water inlet pipe 11 passes through the airbag bracket 13, the airbag 7 is supported and installed on the airbag bracket 13, and the airbag 7 is sleeved on the water inlet pipe 11. An inflation nozzle 9 is provided on the airbag 7, and the inflation nozzle 9 passes through the tank body 1.

[0036] In actual practical use, when pressure fluctuations occur inside the tank due to pumping or other reasons, the airbag 7 can use its own internal gas characteristics to perform buffering and stabilization. When the pressure inside the tank body 1 increases, the airbag 7 is automatically compressed to increase the remaining space of the tank body 1, and the pressure inside the tank body 1 is relieved; when the pressure inside the tank body 1 decreases, the airbag 7 automatically expands to reduce the remaining space of the tank body 1, and the pressure inside the tank body 1 is relieved, so as to further ensure the stability of the pressure inside the tank body 1.

[0037] In addition, the airbag 7 can be inflated and deflated by means of the inflation nozzle 9, so as to adjust the initial air pressure of the airbag 7 according to actual needs. At the same time, the airbag bracket 13 and the water inlet pipe 11 are used to position the airbag 7, so that it is not easy to move significantly during actual use.

[0038] In this embodiment, an electric heater 8 is further provided in the tank body 1. In the normal water cooling working mode, the electric heater 8 does not work. When the external environment temperature is too low, the normal operation of the computer module is affected by the low temperature. At this time, the electric heater 8 can be turned on to heat the water in the tank body 1 so that the computer can be heated by the circulating water circuit to ensure the normal operation of the computer module in a low temperature environment.

[0039] The implementation principle of a combined steam-water separator in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: in actual use, the combined steam-water separator is installed on the circulating water circuit. During the cold water cooling process, the water after heat exchange with the computer module enters the tank body 1 from the water inlet pipe 11 at the top of the tank body 1, and then undergoes water vapor separation through the bubble baffle plate 2, so that the steam is blocked and retained at the top of the tank body 1, while the water flows out through the water outlet pipe 12 at the bottom of the tank body 1 for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the steam retained in the tank body 1 can be controlled and discharged through the steam exhaust valve at the top to achieve full separation and discharge of steam and water, thereby improving the steam exhaust effect.

[0040] At the same time, the bubble baffle 2, the liquid filling port 5, the air bag 7, and the electric heater 8 in the tank body 1 are used to realize the integrated integration of liquid filling, constant pressure, and heating while performing steam-water separation, which not only simplifies the complexity of the system, but also reduces energy consumption and improves the reliability and maintainability of the system. The integrated design means fewer connection points, reduces the potential failure rate, and optimizes the use of space, making the equipment more compact and efficient.

[0041] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A combined steam-water separator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a tank body (1), wherein a water inlet pipe (11) is provided at the top of the tank body (1), a water outlet pipe (12) is provided at the bottom of the tank body (1), and a steam exhaust valve is provided at the top of the tank body (1); a plurality of bubble baffles (2) are provided in the tank body (1), and the bubble baffles (2) are arranged in a staggered manner from top to bottom.

2. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the tank body (1) is also provided with a liquid replenishing port (5).

3. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air bag (7) is also installed at the top of the tank body (1).

4. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air bag (7) is provided with an inflation nozzle (9), and the inflation nozzle (9) passes through the tank body (1).

5. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric heater (8) is also provided in the tank body (1).

6. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank body (1) is provided with an observation window (4).

7. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 3, characterized in that: An airbag bracket (13) is arranged at the top of the interior of the tank body (1); the water inlet pipe (11) is arranged in the center and faces downward, and the water inlet pipe (11) passes through the airbag bracket (13); the airbag (7) is supported and installed on the airbag bracket (13), and the airbag (7) is sleeved on the water inlet pipe (11).

8. A combined steam-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between two adjacent bubble baffles (2) is 20-40 cm.

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