Temperature monitoring anti-freezing gas storage tank

By using insulation components in the gas storage tank for heating and solar panel power supply design, the problems of condensation and condensation of traditional gas storage tanks in cold environments are solved, more efficient heating and energy utilization are achieved, and equipment safety is improved Sex and stability.

CN222437651UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING CORPORATION +1
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Application Number
CN202420969949.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional gas storage tanks are prone to the formation of moisture and frost on the inner wall due to gas condensation and condensation in cold environments, affecting normal operation and gas quality.

Method used

A temperature monitoring anti-freeze storage tank is designed, and the lower end of the tank is heated using insulation components, the overall internal heating is achieved through natural convection, and the self-sufficiency of electrical components is achieved through solar panels and batteries.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids gas condensation and condensation, improves the overall heating effect of the gas, improves energy utilization efficiency, and ensures the safety and stability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature monitoring anti-freezing gas storage tank which comprises a tank body, a feeding port and an exhaust port are formed in the tank body, a heat preservation assembly is arranged at the bottom of the tank body, the heat preservation assembly comprises a heating piece arranged on the tank body, a first heat preservation layer is arranged on the outer surface of the heating piece, and a second heat preservation layer is arranged at the bottom of the tank body; the lower end of the tank body is heated through the heat preservation assembly, the whole interior of the tank body is heated through natural convection, the phenomenon that gas is condensed and dewed when encountering cold is avoided, and the overall heating effect of the gas in the tank body is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gas storage, in particular to a temperature monitoring and antifreeze gas storage tank. Background Art

[0002] The air compressor air tank is a pressure vessel specially used to store compressed air. It is used to store air buffer, avoid frequent loading and unloading of the air compressor and remove most of the liquid water. It is mainly used with air compressors, refrigerated dryers, filters and other equipment. The medium stored in the air compressor is liquid;

[0003] In the related art, traditional gas storage tanks are easily affected by gas condensation and dew formation in cold outdoor environments, resulting in moisture and frost on the inner wall of the gas storage tank, thereby affecting the normal operation of the gas storage tank and the gas quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problem, the utility model provides a temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank to solve the problem.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank comprises: a tank body, wherein the tank body is provided with a feed port and an exhaust port, a heat preservation component is arranged at the bottom of the tank body, the heat preservation component comprises a heating element arranged on the tank body, a first heat preservation layer is arranged on the outer surface of the heating element, and a second heat preservation layer is arranged at the bottom of the tank body.

[0007] It is further configured as follows: the heating element is an electric heating tape, and the electric heating tape is threadedly wound around the lower outer surface of the tank body.

[0008] It is further configured as follows: a waterproof cloth is provided on the outer surface of the first thermal insulation layer.

[0009] It is further configured as follows: rubber rings are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the waterproof cloth, and after the upper and lower sides of the waterproof cloth surround the rubber rings once, stainless steel hoops are used to tighten the rubber rings.

[0010] It is further configured as follows: the second insulation layer is provided with side grooves at its edges, the bottom surface of the tank body is provided with support legs that penetrate the second insulation layer through the side grooves, a bottom groove is provided at the center of the second insulation layer, and the bottom surface of the tank body is provided with a drainage pipe that is connected to the inside of the tank body and extends vertically to the outside through the bottom groove.

[0011] It is further configured as follows: a plurality of support legs are provided, the plurality of support legs are arranged in an array about the circumference of the tank body, and a windproof ring plate with a drainage pipe cover arranged therein is connected to the outer side surfaces of the plurality of support legs.

[0012] It is further configured to include: an energy storage component, wherein the energy storage component includes a solar panel arranged on the tank body, and a charge and discharge controller and a battery arranged on the solar panel.

[0013] It is further configured as follows: the energy storage component also includes: a ring rail fixedly mounted on the tank body, the ring rail can be provided with multiple, a mounting frame is slidably arranged on the ring rail, the solar panel is arranged on the outer side of the mounting frame, a mounting block slidingly matched with the ring rail is arranged on the mounting frame, the outer side of the mounting block is threadedly connected with a fastening screw, and the inner side of the fastening screw can pass through the mounting block and be tightened on the ring rail.

[0014] It is further configured as follows: a temperature monitor is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting frame, and a first temperature measuring line and a second temperature measuring line are provided on the temperature monitor. The first temperature measuring line is in direct contact with the air to monitor the ambient temperature in real time, and the second temperature measuring line is between the first insulation layer and the tank body to monitor the temperature inside the tank body in real time, and the length of the second temperature measuring line is greater than the maximum radius of the cross-sectional area of ​​the tank body.

[0015] It is further configured as follows: a pressure gauge is provided on the outer surface of the tank body, and a pressure protection valve coupled to the pressure gauge is installed on the top of the tank body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1. The utility model heats the lower end of the tank body through the heat preservation component, and heats the entire interior of the tank body through natural convection, thereby avoiding condensation and dew formation caused by the gas being cooled, and improving the overall heating effect of the gas in the tank body.

[0018] 2. The utility model can move freely on two ring rails through the mounting frame, and the solar panel is facing the side with the best sunlight. The solar energy is used to generate electricity and stored in the battery for standby, which realizes the power supply to electrical components such as electric heating cables and improves energy utilization efficiency. The electricity generated by the solar panel is stored in the battery for standby, which realizes the self-sufficiency of the equipment and saves energy costs.

[0019] 3. The utility model adopts a temperature monitor to monitor the ambient temperature and the temperature inside the tank in real time, and ensures that the pressure inside the tank is within a safe range by setting a pressure gauge and a pressure protection valve. Such a setting can better grasp the operating status of the tank and improve the safety and stability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from another angle;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thermal insulation component;

[0024] Figure 4 is another structural schematic diagram of the thermal insulation component;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage component;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship of the fastening screws.

[0027] Figure numerals: 1. tank body; 11. feed port; 12. exhaust port; 13. pressure protection valve; 14. pressure gauge; 15. support leg; 16. drain pipe; 2. insulation assembly; 21. heating element; 22. first insulation layer; 23. waterproof cloth; 24. rubber ring; 25. second insulation layer; 26. side groove; 27. bottom groove; 28. windproof ring plate; 3. energy storage assembly; 30. ring rail; 31. mounting frame; 32. inclined plate; 33. solar panel; 34. mounting box; 35. mounting block; 36. fastening screws; 37. temperature monitor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1-Figure 6 , which is a temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank disclosed by the utility model, comprises a tank body 1, a feed port 11 is provided on one side of the tank body 1, an exhaust port 12 is provided on the other side, a heat preservation component 2 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 1 to cover the lower surface and the lower part of the tank body 1, a plurality of support legs 15 are respectively provided at the bottom surface of the heat preservation component 2 near its edge, which are connected with the tank body 1 and support the tank body 1, a drain pipe 16 is provided on the bottom surface of the tank body 1, which is connected with the inside of the tank body 1 and passes through the tank body 1 and the heat preservation component 2 and extends vertically to the outside, and valves for controlling the inlet and outlet and flow rate of gas and / or liquid are provided at the feed port 11, the exhaust port 12 and the drain pipe 16;

[0033] Furthermore, multiple supporting legs 15 are arranged in a circular array about the tank body 1, and a windproof ring plate 28 is connected to the outer side of the multiple supporting legs 15 to cover the drain pipe 16. The windproof ring plate 28 shields the drain pipe 16 from cold air to prevent the winter wind and snow from blowing directly to the lower end of the tank body 1, causing the lower end of the tank body 1 to lose temperature too quickly and causing the drain pipe 16 to be frozen.

[0034] In this embodiment, the insulation component 2 is used to heat the tank body 1 to prevent the gas from condensing and condensing when it is cold; furthermore, the insulation component 2 is arranged at the lower part of the tank body 1, so that the insulation component 2 can heat the lower end of the tank body 1, and the gas inside the tank body 1 is heated. The hot gas will move upward under the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, and convection will naturally form inside the tank body 1, thereby heating the entire interior of the tank body 1. By locally heating the tank body 1, the overall heating of the gas in the tank body 1 is achieved, thereby improving the economy of the utility model.

[0035] A pressure gauge 14 is provided on the outer surface of the tank body 1, and a pressure protection valve 13 coupled to the pressure gauge 14 is installed on the top of the tank body 1, wherein the pressure gauge 14 is used to monitor the pressure value in the gas storage tank in real time, and the pressure protection valve 13 adjusts the pressure inside the tank body 1 according to the pressure value displayed by the pressure gauge 14 to ensure that it operates within a safe pressure range. Specifically, when the pressure gauge 14 shows that the pressure in the tank body 1 exceeds the set safety threshold, the pressure protection valve 13 will open to release excess gas to prevent the pressure from continuing to rise. Such a configuration improves the safety and stability of the utility model.

[0036] An energy storage component 3 is provided at the middle position of the outer surface of the tank body 1 and is staggered with the pressure gauge 14. Specifically, the energy storage component 3 can be installed between the feed port 11 and the exhaust port 12 on the side of the tank body 1, or installed above the exhaust port 12 on the side of the tank body 1; in this embodiment, the energy storage component 3 supplies power to the insulation component 2 and the electrical components of the utility model.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] The heat preservation component 2 includes a heating element 21 arranged on the outer surface of the lower part of the tank body 1. In this embodiment, the heating element 21 is an electric heating tape, which is spirally wound on the outer surface of the lower part of the tank body 1. The surface of the electric heating tape is covered with a first heat preservation layer 22, and the first heat preservation layer 22 covers the outer surface of the tank body 1 at the same time. The surface of the first heat preservation layer 22 is covered with a waterproof cloth 23. Rubber rings 24 are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the waterproof cloth 23. The waterproof cloth 23 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank body 1 through the rubber ring 24. The rubber ring 24 is fixedly installed on the surface of the tank body 1 through a stainless steel hoop. Specifically, the upper and lower sides of the waterproof cloth 23 are first surrounded by the rubber ring 24 and then the rubber ring 24 is fastened with a stainless steel hoop, so as to achieve a waterproof effect; the heat preservation component 2 also includes a second heat preservation layer 25 arranged on the lower surface of the tank body 1, and the upper surface of the second heat preservation layer 25 abuts against the lower surface of the first heat preservation layer 22 and the waterproof cloth 23;

[0039] Furthermore, the second heat-insulating layer 25 is provided with side grooves 26 at its edges for the support legs 15 to pass through, and is provided with a bottom groove 27 at its center for the drainage pipe 16 to pass through.

[0040] Furthermore, the interior of the tank body 1 is generally gas, and the temperature needs to be maintained at 0-40°C. The electric heating tape can be a low-temperature self-limiting temperature heating tape. The first insulation layer 22 and the second insulation layer 25 are made of fireproof insulation materials, such as polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane (PUR), etc. The waterproof cloth 23 is made of waterproof material, such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).

[0041] Example 3

[0042] The energy storage assembly 3 includes a ring rail 30, specifically, the ring rail 30 is composed of an inner ring and an outer ring, the cross section of the inner ring is rectangular, and the cross section of the outer ring is circular; there are two ring rails 30, both of which are fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank body 1, and the two ring rails 30 are sleeved with the same mounting frame 31 that is slidably connected to the two, and the outer side of the mounting frame 31 is fixed with two inclined plates 32 set for the vehicle, and the outer side of the inclined plate 32 is installed with the same solar panel 33, and the inner side of the solar panel 33 is fixedly installed with a mounting box 34;

[0043] Furthermore, a mounting block 35 is installed on the upper surface of the bottom of the mounting frame 31, one end of the mounting block 35 is slidably connected to the ring rail 30 located at the bottom, and the other end surface is threadedly installed with a fastening screw 36, and the inner side surface of the fastening screw 36 can pass through the mounting block 35 and be tightened on the ring rail 30.

[0044] In this embodiment, the mounting frame 31 can slide along the two ring rails 30 , so that the solar panel 33 installed on the side of the mounting frame 31 can be moved to face the sunlight best, and then fastened by the fastening screws 36 .

[0045] A charge and discharge controller and a battery are arranged in the installation box 34. The battery is used to supply power to the electric heating belt and other electrical components. The electric energy converted by the solar panel 33 is stored in the battery through the charge and discharge controller for standby use.

[0046] Furthermore, a temperature monitor 37 is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting frame 31, and a first temperature measuring line and a second temperature measuring line are provided on the temperature monitor 37. The first temperature measuring line is in direct contact with the air to monitor the ambient temperature in real time, and the second temperature measuring line is between the first insulation layer 22 and the tank body 1 to monitor the temperature inside the tank body 1 in real time, and the length of the second temperature measuring line is greater than the maximum radius of the cross-sectional area of ​​the tank body 1.

[0047] The working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the lower end of the tank body 1 is heated by the heat preservation component 2, the gaseous natural gas inside will be heated, and the hot gas will move upward under the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, and naturally form convection inside the tank body 1, thereby heating the entire interior of the tank body 1; the mounting frame 31 can move freely on the two ring rails 30, so that the solar panel 33 installed on the side of the mounting frame 31 can be facing the side with the best sunlight, and then fastened by the fastening screws 36. The mounting box 34 is provided with a charge and discharge controller and a battery, the battery is used to power the electric heating belt, and the electric energy generated by the solar panel 33 is stored in the battery through the charge and discharge controller for standby use.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank, characterized in that: include: A tank body (1), wherein the tank body (1) is provided with a feed inlet (11) and an exhaust port (12), a heat-insulating component (2) is arranged at the bottom of the tank body (1), the heat-insulating component (2) comprises a heating element (21) arranged on the tank body (1), a first heat-insulating layer (22) is arranged on the outer surface of the heating element (21), and a second heat-insulating layer (25) is arranged at the bottom of the tank body (1).

2. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element (21) is an electric heating tape, which is threadedly wound on the lower outer surface of the tank body (1).

3. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the first thermal insulation layer (22) is provided with a waterproof cloth (23).

4. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the waterproof cloth (23) are provided with rubber rings (24). After the upper and lower sides of the waterproof cloth (23) are wrapped around the rubber ring (24), a stainless steel hoop is used to fasten the rubber ring (24).

5. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second thermal insulation layer (25) is provided with a side groove (26) at its edge, the bottom surface of the tank body (1) is provided with a supporting leg (15) that passes through the side groove (26) and through which the second thermal insulation layer (25) is installed, a bottom groove (27) is provided at the center of the second thermal insulation layer (25), and the bottom surface of the tank body (1) is provided with a drainage pipe (16) that is in communication with the interior of the tank body (1) and vertically extends to the outside through the bottom groove (27).

6. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of the support legs (15) are provided, and the plurality of the support legs (15) are arranged in a circular array about the tank body (1), and a windproof ring plate (28) is connected to the outer side surface of the plurality of support legs (15) to cover the drainage pipe (16) therein.

7. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An energy storage component (3) comprises a solar panel (33) arranged on the tank body (1), and a charge and discharge controller and a storage battery arranged on the solar panel (33).

8. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: The energy storage assembly (3) further comprises: a ring rail (30) fixedly sleeved on the tank body (1), wherein a plurality of the ring rails (30) may be provided, a mounting frame (31) is slidably provided on the ring rail (30), a solar panel (33) is provided on the outer side of the mounting frame (31), a mounting block (35) slidably matched with the ring rail (30) is provided on the mounting frame (31), a fastening screw (36) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the mounting block (35), and the inner side of the fastening screw (36) can pass through the mounting block (35) and be pressed against the ring rail (30).

9. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 8, characterized in that: A temperature monitor (37) is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting frame (31), and a first temperature measuring line and a second temperature measuring line are arranged on the temperature monitor (37). The first temperature measuring line is in direct contact with the air to monitor the ambient temperature in real time, and the second temperature measuring line is between the first thermal insulation layer (22) and the tank body (1) to monitor the temperature inside the tank body (1) in real time, and the length of the second temperature measuring line is greater than the maximum radius of the cross-sectional area of ​​the tank body (1).

10. A temperature monitoring antifreeze gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure gauge (14) is provided on the outer surface of the tank body (1), and a pressure protection valve (13) coupled to the pressure gauge (14) is installed at the top of the tank body (1).