Methanol fuel prying filling station

By designing methanol fuel into a pry filling station, including oil trays, injection pipes, steam recovery pipes and other components, the problem that traditional filling stations cannot handle low flash point flammable and explosive methanol fuel, achieving safety, The convenient filling process meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization and provides the advantages of convenient construction and material saving.

CN222363736UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17YIU LIAN DOCKYARDS SHEKOU LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421216150.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional filling stations are not suitable for filling of methanol fuels with low flash point flammable and explosive, and cannot meet the International Maritime Organization's clean fuel requirements. The filling and storage need to be specially designed to ensure fire safety.

Method used

A methanol fuel-piled filling station was designed, including oil trays, injection pipes, steam recovery pipes, inert gas pipes, fire-fighting pipes and control boxes. It is connected by box structures, brackets and bolts to ensure safety and convenience. The filling process is carried out through the drain pipe and three-way valve to handle the leaking liquid, the filter filters impurities, and the inert gas tubes recover and deal with harmful gases.

Benefits of technology

Achieves safe filling of low flash point flammable and explosive methanol fuel, compact structural layout reduces space occupation, simplifies construction, meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization, provides convenient construction portability and material saving, suitable for New construction and existing ship renovation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a methanol fuel prying filling station which comprises a filling station oil tray, a fuel filling station oil tank, a fuel filling station oil tank, a fuel filling station oil tank, a fuel filling station oil tank and a fuel filling station oil tank. The injection pipe is arranged on the refueling station oil pan and used for refueling methanol fuel into a methanol fuel cabin, and one end of the injection pipe is connected with a shore-based hose; the steam recovery pipe is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used for recovering mixed gas of methanol steam and inert gas in the cabin; the inert gas pipe is arranged between the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe and is used for supplementing inert gas to the methanol fuel cabin and purging a pipeline between the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe after methanol fuel is injected; and the fire-fighting pipe is arranged on the oil disc of the filling station through a fire-fighting pipe bracket. The device has the advantages that the structure is compact, the layout is reasonable, the occupied space is small, the construction portability is improved, materials and labor are saved, and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of marine platform and ship technology, and in particular to a methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station. Background Art

[0002] Traditional fuels produce carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and other harmful gases after combustion, which can no longer meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It is urgent to find new clean fuels to replace traditional fuels. Methanol fuel, which is in liquid state at normal temperature and pressure, has attracted much attention and acceptance from the public due to its own advantages and feasibility. However, methanol is a low-flashpoint flammable and explosive liquid. Its filling, transportation and storage require special design to ensure fire safety. Traditional filling stations are not suitable for filling low-flashpoint flammable and explosive methanol fuel. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a methanol fuel skid filling station, the methanol fuel skid filling station comprising:

[0004] The filling station oil pan is a box-shaped structure used to store methanol fuel leaked during the filling process;

[0005] An injection pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used to add methanol fuel into the methanol fuel tank, and one end of the injection pipe is connected to a shore-based hose;

[0006] A vapor recovery pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used to recover the mixed gas of methanol vapor and inert gas in the tank;

[0007] an inert gas pipe, which is arranged between the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe, and is used to replenish the methanol fuel tank with inert gas and purge the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe after the methanol fuel is filled;

[0008] A fire-fighting pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station through a fire-fighting pipe bracket;

[0009] A control box is arranged on the fire-fighting pipe bracket and is used for communicating with the ship and the shore to control the filling process of the methanol fuel.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, it also includes:

[0011] A discharge pipe, one end of which is connected to the oil pan of the filling station and communicates with the inside thereof, and the other end of which is connected to the methanol fuel discharge tank and communicates with the inside thereof;

[0012] A three-way valve is arranged on the pipeline between the discharge pipe and the methanol fuel discharge tank, and is used to change the direction in which the oil pan of the filling station discharges liquid.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, it also includes:

[0014] A saddle is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used for supporting and guiding the shore-based hose.

[0015] As an optional embodiment, a filter is provided between the injection pipe and the methanol fuel tank for filtering impurities in the methanol fuel, and the filter is installed on the oil pan of the filling station through a filter base.

[0016] As an optional embodiment, a bracket base is provided on the oil pan of the filling station, and the injection pipe is mounted on the bracket base via a first bracket.

[0017] As an optional embodiment, a second bracket is provided on the oil pan of the filling station, and the second bracket is used for installing the steam recovery pipe.

[0018] As an optional embodiment, the bracket base and the second bracket are all connected to the oil pan of the filling station by welding.

[0019] As an optional embodiment, the filter base and the filter, and the bracket base and the first bracket are connected by bolts respectively.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application are:

[0021] This application has many advantages, such as compact structure, reasonable layout, small space occupation, increased construction portability, saving materials, labor, etc. This application can meet all requirements for filling low flash point flammable and explosive methanol fuel, the installation location is far away from the living area, and it provides technical support for new ships and existing ship reconstruction. It is convenient to construct and is suitable for all platforms, ships and marine structures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 For along Figure 1 Partial cross-sectional view along line AA;

[0024] Figure 3 For along Figure 1 Partial cross-sectional view along line BB.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Oil pan of filling station; 2. Injection pipe; 3. Inert gas pipe; 4. Steam recovery pipe; 5. Bracket base; 6. First bracket; 7. Second bracket; 8. Fire pipe bracket; 9. Fire pipe; 10. Shore-based hose; 11. Filter; 12. Filter base; 13. Control box; 14. Three-way valve; 15. Discharge pipe; 16. Saddle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Various aspects and features of the present application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present application. Therefore, the above description should not be considered as limiting, but only as an example of an embodiment. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of the present application will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the general description of the present application given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0030] These and other characteristics of the present application will become apparent from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment given as a non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] It should also be understood that although the present application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art will be able to readily implement many other equivalent forms of the present application.

[0032] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent in view of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Specific embodiments of the present application are described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the embodiments applied for are merely examples of the present application, which may be implemented in a variety of ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that obscure the present application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details applied for herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as a basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use the present application in a variety of ways with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0034] This specification may use the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," or "in other embodiments," all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present application.

[0035] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a methanol fuel filling station. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station includes a filling station oil pan 1, an injection pipe 2, a steam recovery pipe 4, an inert gas pipe 3, a fire-fighting pipe 9, a fire-fighting pipe 9 bracket 8 and a control box 13.

[0036] The oil pan 1 of the filling station is a box-shaped structure with a grille on top for easy operation. The oil pan 1 of the filling station is used to store methanol fuel leaked during the filling process and is made of high-strength steel to ensure a stable and durable structure.

[0037] As an optional embodiment, the methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station further includes a discharge pipe 15 and a three-way valve 14 .

[0038] One end of the discharge pipe 15 is connected to the filling station oil pan 1 and communicates with the inside thereof, and the other end is connected to the methanol fuel discharge tank and communicates with the inside thereof. The three-way valve 14 is arranged on the pipeline between the discharge pipe 15 and the methanol fuel discharge tank, and is used to change the direction of the liquid discharged from the filling station oil pan 1.

[0039] Specifically, by adjusting the opening direction of the three-way valve 14 on the discharge pipe 15, different liquids are discharged separately, the leaked methanol fuel is guided into the methanol fuel discharge tank, and the rainwater is directly discharged to the side.

[0040] In addition, a filter 11 is provided between the injection pipe 2 and the methanol fuel tank for filtering impurities in the methanol fuel, and the filter 11 is installed on the filling station oil pan 1 through the filter 11 base. The filter 11 base is connected to the filter 11 by bolts, and the filter 11 base is connected to the filling station oil pan 1 by welding.

[0041] The injection pipe 2 is provided on the oil pan 1 of the filling station, and is used to add methanol fuel into the methanol fuel tank. One end of the injection pipe 2 is connected to the shore-based hose 10. Specifically, a support base 5 is provided on the oil pan 1 of the filling station, and the injection pipe 2 is mounted on the support base 5 through a first support 6. The support base 5 and the first support 6 are connected by bolts, and the support base 5 provides strong support to the first support 6.

[0042] Specifically, in the axial direction of the injection pipe 2, the first bracket 6 is connected to the flange at the end of the injection pipe 2 by bolts to form a whole; in the radial direction of the injection pipe 2, the first bracket 6 is connected to the bracket base 5 by bolts to support the load of the injection pipe 2 and bear the impact forces from different directions.

[0043] As an optional embodiment, the methanol fuel skid filling station further includes a saddle 16, which is arranged on the oil pan 1 of the filling station and is used to support and guide the shore-based hose 10. The support and guiding functions of the saddle 16 and the stability of the connection method ensure the stability of the filling station and reduce the occurrence of accidents. Among them, the upper part of the saddle 16 is a smooth curved surface, and the lower part is connected to the oil pan 1 of the filling station, so as to provide the shore-based hose 10 with necessary support and bear the impact force in all directions.

[0044] The vapor recovery pipe 4 is arranged on the oil pan 1 of the filling station, and is used to recover the mixed gas of methanol vapor and inert gas in the cabin. A second bracket 7 is arranged on the oil pan 1 of the filling station, and the second bracket 7 is used to install the vapor recovery pipe 4.

[0045] The support base 5 and the second support 7 are all welded to the filling station oil pan 1. A third support is also provided on the filling station oil pan 1 to support the steam recovery pipe 4. The second support 7 and the third support jointly support the load of the steam recovery pipe 4 and bear the impact forces from different directions.

[0046] The inert gas pipe 3 is arranged between the injection pipe 2 and the steam recovery pipe 4, and is used to replenish the methanol fuel tank with inert gas and purge the injection pipe 2 and the steam recovery pipe 4 after the methanol fuel is filled.

[0047] The fire-fighting pipe 9 is arranged on the oil pan 1 of the filling station through a fire-fighting pipe 9 bracket 8, and the fire-fighting pipe 9 bracket 8 is used to support the load of the fire-fighting pipe 9. The fire-fighting pipe 9 bracket 8 is welded to the oil pan 1 of the filling station.

[0048] Specifically, the fire-fighting pipe 9 bracket 8, bracket base 5, second bracket 7 and third bracket are connected to form a whole, supporting the load of the fire-fighting pipe 9 and the impact force generated during operation. It is also a carrier of the bracket of the inert gas pipe 3 and provides support for the control box 13 mounted on the side.

[0049] The control box 13 is an important part of the entire filling station instrument display and control of the filling process, as well as ship-shore communication. The control pipelines and instruments of the entire filling station are integrated and arranged inside, and a ship-shore communication interface and emergency operation buttons are provided. The control box 13 is arranged on the fire pipe 9 bracket 8, and is used to communicate with the ship and the shore to control the filling process of methanol fuel and ensure automatic switching during the filling process of methanol fuel.

[0050] This application reduces the layout space of the filling station pipeline, improves the construction environment, and provides technical support for the transformation of existing methanol fuel ships. In addition, the combination of the fire pipe 9 bracket 8, the first bracket 6 and the second bracket 7 realizes the bracket unit design, which is simple to construct and offsets the external force impact during the filling process, making it more reliable to use.

[0051] Before refueling the methanol fuel tank on board the ship, it is necessary to check the integrity and safety of the oil pan 1 and related facilities of the filling station, ensure that the fire pipe 9 and the control box 13 are working properly, and prepare the shore-based hose 10 and inert gas supply facilities.

[0052] Next, connect one end of the shore-based hose 10 to the injection pipe 2 on the oil pan 1 of the filling station, and ensure the hose is firmly connected through the saddle 16. Then, open the control box 13 to ensure that it communicates with the ship and shore. Prepare the cabin on the ship side to receive methanol fuel.

[0053] The valve of the injection pipe 2 is opened to start filling the ship with methanol fuel. At the same time, inert gas is added through the inert gas pipe 3 to ensure safety during the filling process. During the filling process, the filling speed and pressure are monitored by the control box 13 to ensure that the filling process proceeds smoothly.

[0054] During the filling process, regularly check the oil pan 1 and the connecting pipelines of the filling station to ensure that there is no leakage. If leakage occurs during the filling of methanol fuel, immediately close the corresponding valve and handle it through the fire pipe 9 and the control box 13, and use the discharge pipe 15 and the three-way valve 14 to guide the leaking liquid to the discharge tank.

[0055] When the filling is completed, close the valve of the injection pipe 2 and the control box 13. Disconnect the shore-based hose 10 and clean the pipeline through the inert gas pipe 3. Finally, clean and maintain the oil pan 1 and related facilities of the filling station, and record the data and conditions during the filling process for subsequent analysis and reference.

[0056] In this application, the fire pipe 9 and the control box 13 ensure safety during the filling process, and the discharge pipe 15 and the three-way valve 14 can handle leakage in time. The structural design of the oil pan 1 of the filling station makes the operation easier, and the facilities for connecting the pipelines make the filling process smoother. The setting of the steam recovery pipe 4 and the inert gas pipe 3 helps to recover and treat harmful gases, and the filter 11 can filter out impurities to ensure the quality of the methanol fuel filled.

[0057] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. The protection scope of the present application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present application within the essence and protection scope of the present application, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A methanol fuel filling station, characterized in that: include: The filling station oil pan is a box-shaped structure used to store methanol fuel leaked during the filling process; An injection pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used to add methanol fuel into the methanol fuel tank, and one end of the injection pipe is connected to a shore-based hose; A vapor recovery pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used to recover the mixed gas of methanol vapor and inert gas in the tank; an inert gas pipe, which is arranged between the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe, and is used to replenish the methanol fuel tank with inert gas and purge the injection pipe and the steam recovery pipe after the methanol fuel is filled; A fire-fighting pipe, which is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station through a fire-fighting pipe bracket; A control box is arranged on the fire-fighting pipe bracket and is used for communicating with the ship and the shore to control the filling process of the methanol fuel.

2. A methanol fuel filling station as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A discharge pipe, one end of which is connected to the oil pan of the filling station and communicates with the inside thereof, and the other end of which is connected to the methanol fuel discharge tank and communicates with the inside thereof; A three-way valve is arranged on the pipeline between the discharge pipe and the methanol fuel discharge tank, and is used to change the direction in which the oil pan of the filling station discharges liquid.

3. The methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A saddle is arranged on the oil pan of the filling station and is used for supporting and guiding the shore-based hose.

4. The methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter is provided between the injection pipe and the methanol fuel tank for filtering impurities in the methanol fuel. The filter is installed on the oil pan of the filling station through a filter base.

5. A methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A bracket base is provided on the oil pan of the filling station, and the injection pipe is mounted on the bracket base via a first bracket.

6. A methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A second bracket is provided on the oil pan of the filling station, and the second bracket is used for installing the steam recovery pipe.

7. A methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The support base and the second support are all connected to the oil pan of the filling station by welding.

8. The methanol fuel skid-mounted filling station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter base and the filter, and the bracket base and the first bracket are connected respectively by bolts.