Long-distance pipeline electric heat tracing digital monitoring system

By adopting a digital monitoring system in the long-distance pipeline electrical heating system, and using the RS485 interface and cloud platform to achieve remote monitoring and management, the problems of untimely fault detection and energy waste in the existing technology are solved, the management costs are reduced, and the management costs are increased. Real-time monitoring and operation efficiency of the system.

CN222262766UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27NANJING LONGXIANG LIQUID CHEM STORAGE DOCK CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421076832.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-17

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Technical Problem

Due to the limitations of power supply facilities, the existing long-distance pipeline electric heat tracing system has caused untimely fault detection, high energy waste and management costs, making it difficult to achieve centralized control and real-time monitoring.

Method used

A digital monitoring system for electrical heat tracing in long-distance pipelines is designed, using cabinets, thermostats, multi-functional meters and editable logic controllers, and is connected to the antenna body and data gateway through the RS485 interface to realize wireless data transmission and cloud monitoring. , allowing remote access and management through mobile phones, computers or tablets.

Benefits of technology

Real-time monitoring and reduction of energy waste are achieved, management costs are reduced, and fault detection is improved timely and system operation efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, in particular to a long-distance pipeline electric heat tracing digital monitoring system, which comprises a cabinet body, a temperature controller, a multifunctional ammeter and an RS485 interface, and is characterized in that the cabinet body is internally and fixedly provided with an editable logic controller; the RS485 interfaces are arranged on the two sides of the programmable logic controller; wherein a first signal line and a second signal line are respectively inserted into the two RS485 interfaces; wherein an antenna body is arranged at one end, deviating from the RS485 interface, of the first signal line; wherein the antenna body is wirelessly connected with the temperature controller and the multifunctional ammeter; and a data gateway is mounted at one end, deviating from the RS485 interface, of the second signal line. According to the utility model, the problems of untimely fault discovery, energy waste and high management cost are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, in particular to a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines. Background Art

[0002] The main purpose of long-distance pipeline electric heating is to provide the material with a suitable heating temperature to avoid material crystallization and affect material transportation. The current electric heating practice is to build corresponding power supply facilities next to the pipeline to supply power for the electric heating.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent: Publication number CN209469938U, discloses an electric heating device for pipeline antifreeze, including a main pipe and a joint insulation component, both ends of the joint insulation component are fixedly connected to the main pipe through flanges, a shell is provided outside the main pipe, mounting plates are fixed at both ends of the shell, the mounting plates are connected by springs, a first elastic insulation cloth is connected between the shells, a mounting seat is fixed to the inner wall of the shell, a groove is provided on the mounting seat, a support plate is provided inside the groove, one side of the support plate is connected to the inner wall of the groove through a spring, a roller that fits the main pipe is installed on the other side of the support plate, a second elastic insulation cloth is connected between the support plates, and an electric heating tape is provided in the interlayer of the second elastic insulation cloth.

[0004] In the prior art CN209469938U, when in use, the second elastic insulation cloth is arranged on the support plate, and a heating layer can be formed between the second elastic insulation cloth and the main pipe. The heating layer is used to evenly heat the main pipe, effectively improving the heating and heat preservation effect. The first elastic insulation cloth plays a heat preservation role and keeps the heat in the shell. The springs between the mounting plates cooperate with the springs between the support plate and the groove, so that the device can be suitable for main pipes of different sizes. The rollers on the side of the support plate facilitate the movement of the shell, making the device more convenient to install; the electric heating tape between the steel outer pipe and the steel inner pipe can heat and insulate the main pipe connection, and the thermal conductive silicone block can transfer the heat emitted by the electric heating tape to the thermal conductive silicone plate, and the thermal conductive silicone plate evenly dissipates the heat to the steel inner pipe, effectively improving the heating and heat preservation effect, so that the main pipe connection can be heated and insulated to avoid freezing and cracking leakage at the pipe connection, and the thermal insulation layer plays a heat preservation role.

[0005] However, when the existing technology is used for long-distance pipelines, due to the limitations of existing heating cables, power supply facilities must be set up every 2 kilometers. In this way, multiple power supply points have multiple equipment controls. Due to cost issues, it is difficult to achieve centralized control and real-time monitoring. Most of them need to rely on manual inspection, temperature adjustment, status recording, etc. Manual inspection is prone to failure to find faults in time, untimely temperature adjustment, resulting in waste of electricity, etc. Therefore, a digital monitoring system for long-distance pipeline electric heating is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines, which has the advantages of real-time monitoring, reduced energy waste and lower management costs, and solves the problems of untimely fault detection, energy waste and high management costs.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines, comprising a cabinet, a temperature controller and a multi-function electric meter, wherein an editable logic controller is fixedly installed in the cabinet, and further comprising an RS485 interface;

[0008] RS485 interface is set on both sides of the editable logic controller;

[0009] Wherein, the two RS485 interfaces are respectively plugged with a first signal line and a second signal line;

[0010] Wherein, an antenna body is provided at one end of the first signal line away from the RS485 interface;

[0011] Among them, the antenna body is wirelessly connected with the thermostat and the multi-function electric meter;

[0012] Wherein, a data gateway is installed at one end of the second signal line away from the RS485 interface.

[0013] When using a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines in the technical solution, the operation of the on-site electric heating equipment needs to rely on the temperature controller to control the operation and stop of the equipment. An editable logic controller is installed in the on-site cabinet. The editable logic controller collects data from the on-site thermostat and multi-function meter through the RS485 interface via the antenna body to determine whether the equipment is running or not. By connecting the editable logic controller to the data gateway and transmitting data in the cloud, the editable logic controller thousands of miles away can be accessed remotely through the network through mobile phones, computers and tablets anywhere, realizing remote monitoring and maintenance of the human-machine interface and the editable logic controller, remote programming, firmware upgrades, diagnosis, monitoring and debugging, etc., thereby realizing cloud networking, cloud access, cloud video, cloud alarm, cloud engine, cloud management, cloud security, cloud maintenance and cloud map functions.

[0014] Preferably, a partition is fixedly installed in the cabinet, a wire threading hole is opened on the top of the cabinet, the first signal line passes through the wire threading hole, and a cabinet door is rotatably installed on the front of the cabinet.

[0015] By passing the first signal line through the threading hole, the editable logic controller can be electrically connected to the antenna body through the first signal line when in use.

[0016] Preferably, first wire threading grooves are provided on both sides of the front side of the partition, and the second signal line passes through the first wire threading grooves. A second wire threading groove is provided on the bottom of the cabinet at the rear end of the partition, and the second signal line passes through the second wire threading grooves.

[0017] The second signal line is passed through the first threading groove, and a second threading groove is opened at the bottom of the cabinet at the rear end of the partition, and the second signal line is passed through the second threading groove, so that the second signal line is led out of the cabinet and electrically connected to the data gateway.

[0018] Preferably, a groove is opened in the middle of the front side of the cabinet door and a tempered glass is embedded therein, the cabinet door is rotatably mounted to the cabinet body via a hinge, and a handle is fixedly mounted on the side of the front side of the cabinet door away from the hinge.

[0019] By cutting a groove in the middle of the front of the cabinet door and embedding and installing the tempered glass, the working condition of the editable logic controller can be understood through the tempered glass.

[0020] Preferably, the editable logic controller is fixedly installed in the middle of the front side of the partition, the editable logic controller is electrically connected to the antenna body through a first signal line, and the editable logic controller is electrically connected to the data gateway through a second signal line.

[0021] Preferably, the antenna body is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the cabinet.

[0022] Preferably, the thermostat and the multi-function meter are both provided with RS485 interfaces, the thermostat and the multi-function meter are both electrically connected to the signal transmitting device via the RS485 interfaces, and the thermostat and the multi-function meter are both installed at the pipeline electric heating equipment.

[0023] By providing RS485 interfaces on both the thermostat and the multi-function meter, and electrically connecting the thermostat and the multi-function meter to the signal transmitter through the RS485 interfaces, data is transmitted through the signal transmitter and data is received through the antenna body.

[0024] Preferably, the data gateway transmits data with the cloud platform through the network, the cloud platform brand adopts the Haiwei brand, and the cloud platform account is logged in through a mobile phone, computer and tablet.

[0025] Preferably, the mobile phone, computer and tablet remotely access the editable logic controller through the cloud platform, and the mobile phone, computer and tablet remotely monitor and debug the thermostat and the multi-function electric meter through the editable logic controller.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0027] The utility model sets an RS485 interface, and sets the RS485 interface on both sides of the editable logic controller, and respectively inserts a first signal line and a second signal line at the two RS485 interfaces, and sets an antenna body at one end of the first signal line away from the RS485 interface, so that the antenna body is wirelessly connected to the temperature controller and the multi-function meter, and a data gateway is installed at one end of the second signal line away from the RS485 interface. When performing specific operations, the operation of the on-site electric heating equipment needs to rely on the temperature controller to control the operation and stop of the equipment, and the editable logic controller is installed in the on-site cabinet, and the editable logic controller is connected to the RS485 interface. The antenna body collects data from the on-site thermostat and multi-function meter to determine whether the equipment is running or not. By connecting the editable logic controller to the data gateway and transmitting data in the cloud, the editable logic controller thousands of miles away can be accessed remotely through the network through mobile phones, computers and tablets anywhere, realizing remote monitoring and maintenance of the human-machine interface and editable logic controller, remote programming, firmware upgrades, diagnosis, monitoring and debugging, etc., thereby realizing the functions of cloud networking, cloud access, cloud video, cloud alarm, cloud engine, cloud management, cloud security, cloud maintenance and cloud map, achieving the effect of real-time monitoring, reducing energy waste and reducing management costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the editable logic controller of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of the cabinet of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the system framework structure of the utility model.

[0033] In the figure: 1. cabinet; 2. antenna body; 3. first signal line; 4. handle; 5. tempered glass; 6. cabinet door; 7. editable logic controller; 8. partition; 9. RS485 interface; 10. second signal line; 11. wire threading hole; 12. first wire threading groove; 13. second wire threading groove; 14. thermostat; 15. multi-function meter; 16. data gateway; 17. cloud platform; 18. mobile phone; 19. computer; 20. tablet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model provides an embodiment: a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines, including a cabinet 1, a temperature controller 14 and a multi-function electric meter 15, an editable logic controller 7 is fixedly installed in the cabinet 1, and also includes an RS485 interface 9.

[0037] Specifically, by setting up the RS485 interface 9, and setting the RS485 interface 9 on both sides of the editable logic controller 7, the first signal line 3 and the second signal line 10 are respectively inserted at the two RS485 interfaces 9, and the end of the first signal line 3 away from the RS485 interface 9 is provided with an antenna body 2, so that the antenna body 2 is wirelessly connected to the thermostat 14 and the multi-function meter 15, and the end of the second signal line 10 away from the RS485 interface 9 is installed with a data gateway 16. When performing specific operations, the operation of the on-site electric heating equipment needs to rely on the thermostat 14 to control the operation and stop of the equipment. The editable logic controller 7 is installed in the on-site cabinet 1, and the editable logic controller 7 is connected to the RS485 interface 9 through the RS4 The 85 interface 9 collects data from the on-site thermostat 14 and the multi-function meter 15 through the antenna body 2 to determine whether the equipment is running or not. By connecting the editable logic controller 7 to the data gateway 16 and transmitting data in the cloud, the editable logic controller 7 thousands of miles away can be accessed remotely through the network through a mobile phone 18, a computer 19 and a tablet 20 anywhere, realizing remote monitoring and maintenance of the human-machine interface and the editable logic controller 7, remote programming, firmware upgrades, diagnosis, monitoring and debugging, etc., thereby realizing the functions of cloud networking, cloud access, cloud video, cloud alarm, cloud engine, cloud management, cloud security, cloud maintenance and cloud map, achieving the effect of real-time monitoring, reducing energy waste and reducing management costs.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, an embodiment provided by the utility model is a digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines, comprising a cabinet 1, an editable logic controller 7 is fixedly installed in the cabinet 1, a partition 8 is fixedly installed in the cabinet 1, a threading hole 11 is opened on the top of the cabinet 1, and the first signal line 3 passes through the threading hole 11, and a cabinet door 6 is rotatably installed on the front of the cabinet 1. By passing the first signal line 3 through the threading hole 11, the editable logic controller 7 can be electrically connected to the antenna body 2 through the first signal line 3 when in use. First threading grooves 12 are opened on both sides of the front of the partition 8, and the second signal line 10 passes through the first threading groove 12. A second threading groove 13 is opened on the bottom of the cabinet 1 at the rear end of the partition 8, and the second signal line 10 passes through the second threading groove 13. The second signal line 10 is passed through the first threading groove 12, and a second threading groove 13 is opened at the bottom of the cabinet 1 at the rear end of the partition 8, and the second signal line 10 is passed through the second threading groove 13, so that the second signal line 10 is led out of the cabinet 1 and electrically connected to the data gateway 16. A groove is opened in the middle of the front of the cabinet door 6 and a tempered glass 5 is embedded and installed. The cabinet door 6 is rotatably installed with the cabinet 1 through a hinge, and a handle 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the front of the cabinet door 6 away from the hinge. By opening a groove in the middle of the front of the cabinet door 6 and embedding and installing the tempered glass 5, the working condition of the editable logic controller 7 can be understood through the tempered glass 5. The editable logic controller 7 is fixedly installed in the middle of the front of the partition 8. The editable logic controller 7 is electrically connected to the antenna body 2 through the first signal line 3, and the editable logic controller 7 is electrically connected to the data gateway 16 through the second signal line 10. The antenna body 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the cabinet 1.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] like Figure 5As shown, an embodiment provided by the utility model is a digital monitoring system for long-distance pipeline electric heating, including a cabinet 1, a thermostat 14 and a multi-function electric meter 15, an editable logic controller 7 is fixedly installed in the cabinet 1, and the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15 are both provided with RS485 interfaces 9, and the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15 are both electrically connected to the signal transmitting device through the RS485 interface 9, and the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15 are both installed at the pipeline electric heating equipment. By providing RS485 interfaces 9 on the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15, and electrically connecting the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15 to the signal transmitting device through the RS485 interface 9, data is transmitted through the signal transmitting device, and data is received through the antenna body 2. The data gateway 16 transmits data with the cloud platform 17 through the network. The brand of the cloud platform 17 adopts the Haiwei brand, and the cloud platform 17 account is logged in through the mobile phone 18, computer 19 and tablet 20. The mobile phone 18 , computer 19 and tablet 20 remotely access the editable logic controller 7 through the cloud platform 17 , and the mobile phone 18 , computer 19 and tablet 20 remotely monitor and debug the thermostat 14 and the multi-function electric meter 15 through the editable logic controller 7 .

[0042] When the utility model is used, the operation of the on-site electric heating equipment needs to rely on the temperature controller 14 to control the operation and stop of the equipment. The editable logic controller 7 is installed in the on-site cabinet 1. The editable logic controller 7 collects data from the on-site thermostat 14 and the multi-function meter 15 through the RS485 interface 9 via the antenna body 2 to determine whether the equipment is running or not. By connecting the editable logic controller 7 to the data gateway 16 and transmitting data in the cloud, the editable logic controller 7 can be remotely accessed from anywhere through the mobile phone 18, computer 19 and tablet 20 thousands of miles away, realizing remote monitoring and maintenance of the human-machine interface and the editable logic controller 7, remote programming, firmware upgrade, diagnosis, monitoring and debugging, etc., thereby realizing the functions of cloud networking, cloud access, cloud video, cloud alarm, cloud engine, cloud management, cloud security, cloud maintenance and cloud map.

[0043] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines, comprising a cabinet (1), a temperature controller (14) and a multifunctional electric meter (15), wherein an editable logic controller (7) is fixedly installed in the cabinet (1), characterized in that: Also includes: RS485 interface (9), provided on both sides of the editable logic controller (7); Wherein, the two RS485 interfaces (9) are respectively plugged with a first signal line (3) and a second signal line (10); Wherein, an antenna body (2) is provided at one end of the first signal line (3) away from the RS485 interface (9); The antenna body (2) is wirelessly connected to the temperature controller (14) and the multifunctional electric meter (15); A data gateway (16) is installed at one end of the second signal line (10) away from the RS485 interface (9).

2. A digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (8) is fixedly installed in the cabinet (1), a threading hole (11) is opened on the top of the cabinet (1), and the first signal line (3) passes through the threading hole (11), and a cabinet door (6) is rotatably installed on the front of the cabinet (1).

3. A digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 2, characterized in that: The partition (8) has first threading grooves (12) on both sides of the front side, and the second signal line (10) passes through the first threading groove (12). The cabinet (1) at the rear end of the partition (8) has a second threading groove (13) on the bottom, and the second signal line (10) passes through the second threading groove (13).

4. A digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the cabinet door (6) is grooved in the middle and a tempered glass (5) is embedded and installed therein. The cabinet door (6) is rotatably installed with the cabinet body (1) via a hinge. A handle (4) is fixedly installed on the side of the front of the cabinet door (6) away from the hinge.

5. The digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The editable logic controller (7) is fixedly installed in the middle of the front side of the partition (8); the editable logic controller (7) is electrically connected to the antenna body (2) via a first signal line (3); and the editable logic controller (7) is electrically connected to the data gateway (16) via a second signal line (10).

6. The digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The antenna body (2) is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the cabinet (1).

7. The digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The temperature controller (14) and the multifunctional electric meter (15) are both provided with an RS485 interface (9), and the temperature controller (14) and the multifunctional electric meter (15) are both electrically connected to the signal transmitting device via the RS485 interface (9), and the temperature controller (14) and the multifunctional electric meter (15) are both installed at the pipeline electric heating equipment.

8. The digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The data gateway (16) transmits data with the cloud platform (17) via the network. The brand of the cloud platform (17) adopts the Haiwei brand. The cloud platform (17) account is logged in via a mobile phone (18), a computer (19) and a tablet (20).

9. A digital monitoring system for electric heating of long-distance pipelines according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mobile phone (18), computer (19) and tablet (20) remotely access the editable logic controller (7) via the cloud platform (17), and the mobile phone (18), computer (19) and tablet (20) remotely monitor and debug the thermostat (14) and the multi-function electric meter (15) via the editable logic controller (7).

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    CN209469938U