Air compressor with waste heat recovery function

By designing an air compressor with waste heat recovery function, the waste heat generated by the air compressor is recycled and utilized by heat exchange rods and water pump systems, the problems of heat waste and environmental pollution of the air compressor are solved, and the efficient utilization of energy is achieved.

CN222542605UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28DEMENG (ZHEJIANG) GAS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421367718.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-17
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-17

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Technical Problem

The excess heat generated by the air compressor during operation is directly discharged, causing heat waste and environmental pollution.

Method used

An air compressor with waste heat recovery function is designed. The waste heat gas from the air compressor body is transported to the gas storage and temperature insulation box through the waste heat gas delivery pipe and the tee pipe. The heat exchange rod is used to transfer heat to the water in the water storage and temperature insulation box, and the hot water is stored through the water pump to realize the recycling and utilization of waste heat.

Benefits of technology

The excess heat generated during the air compressor operation is effectively recovered, heat waste is reduced, environmental pollution is reduced, and energy is efficiently utilized.

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Abstract

The air compressor with the waste heat recovery function comprises an air compressor body, the right side of the air compressor body is fixedly connected with a waste heat gas conveying pipe, the end, away from the air compressor body, of the waste heat gas conveying pipe is fixedly connected with a three-way pipe, and the top of the three-way pipe is fixedly connected with a gas storage thermal insulation box; and a heat exchange rod is arranged on the gas storage thermal insulation box. According to the air compressor with the waste heat recovery function, a first water pump conveys cold water in a cold water storage tank to a water storage thermal insulation box, waste heat gas of an air compressor body enters a gas storage thermal insulation box through a waste heat gas conveying pipe and a three-way pipe, and a motor drives a rotating rod and fan blades to rotate, so that the high-temperature waste heat gas is in full contact with a low-temperature heat exchange rod; and heat in the high-temperature waste heat gas is transferred to water in the water storage and thermal insulation box through the heat exchange rod, so that the temperature of the water in the water storage and thermal insulation box is increased, the second water pump conveys the water in the water storage and thermal insulation box to the hot water storage box, and waste heat of the air compressor body is recycled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air compressors, in particular to an air compressor with a waste heat recovery function. Background Art

[0002] An air compressor is a device used to compress gas. The structure of an air compressor is similar to that of a water pump. Most air compressors are reciprocating piston type, with rotating blades or rotating screws. Air compressors can be divided into three categories according to their working principles: volumetric, dynamic (speed or turbine) and thermal compressors.

[0003] The air compressor will generate excess heat during operation, which is usually discharged directly into the air, resulting in heat waste. Large amounts of discharge will increase the local ambient temperature, which is not conducive to environmental protection. Therefore, an air compressor with waste heat recovery function is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an air compressor with a waste heat recovery function, which can recycle the excess heat generated during the operation of the air compressor, thereby solving the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an air compressor with waste heat recovery function, comprising an air compressor body, a waste heat gas delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the air compressor body, a tee is fixedly connected to one end of the waste heat gas delivery pipe away from the air compressor body, a gas storage insulation box is fixedly connected to the top of the tee, and a heat exchange rod is arranged on the gas storage insulation box;

[0006] A water storage insulation box is arranged outside the gas storage insulation box, and the water storage insulation box is distributed around the outside of the gas storage insulation box. Water can be poured into the space formed between the water storage insulation box and the gas storage insulation box. The heat exchange rod passes through the gas storage insulation box from the inside of the gas storage insulation box and extends to the inside of the water poured between the water storage insulation box and the gas storage insulation box.

[0007] Furthermore, the number of the heat exchange rods is greater than ten, and the heat exchange rods are evenly distributed on the front wall, rear wall, left wall, right wall and top wall of the gas storage insulation box.

[0008] Furthermore, a motor is arranged on the top of the water storage insulation box, a rotating rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the output shaft of the motor, and a fan blade is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the air storage insulation box is internally fixedly connected with a limit strip, and the rotating rod passes through the top wall of the water storage insulation box and the top wall of the air storage insulation box respectively and extends to the limit strip, and the top wall of the air storage insulation box, the top wall of the water storage insulation box and the limit strip are all rotatably connected to the rotating rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the left side of the water storage insulation box is connected to a first water pump through a pipe, the left side of the first water pump is connected to a cold water storage tank through a pipe, the right side of the water storage insulation box is connected to a second water pump through a pipe, and the right side of the second water pump is connected to a hot water storage tank through a pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, an exhaust pipe is provided on the top of the gas storage insulation box, and the exhaust pipe passes through the water storage insulation box and extends to the outside of the water storage insulation box. A drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the gas storage insulation box, and valves are provided inside the exhaust pipe and the drain pipe.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The air compressor with waste heat recovery function has a first water pump that transports cold water in a cold water storage tank to a water storage insulation box, and waste heat gas from the air compressor body enters the gas storage insulation box through a waste heat gas transport pipe and a three-way pipe, and a motor drives a rotating rod and a fan blade to rotate, so that the high-temperature waste heat gas is in full contact with a low-temperature heat exchange rod, so that the heat in the high-temperature waste heat gas is transferred to the water in the water storage insulation box through the heat exchange rod, thereby increasing the water temperature in the water storage insulation box, and the second water pump transports the water in the water storage insulation box to the hot water storage tank, thereby completing the waste heat recovery of the air compressor body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a front sectional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. air compressor body; 2. waste heat gas delivery pipe; 3. three-way pipe; 4. air storage insulation box; 401. exhaust pipe; 402. drain pipe; 5. heat exchange rod; 6. water storage insulation box; 7. motor; 8. rotating rod; 9. fan blades; 10. limit strip; 11. first water pump; 12. cold water storage tank; 13. second water pump; 14. hot water storage tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] See also Figure 1-2 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:

[0019] An air compressor with waste heat recovery function comprises an air compressor body 1, a waste heat gas delivery pipe 2 is fixedly connected to the right side of the air compressor body 1, a tee pipe 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the waste heat gas delivery pipe 2 away from the air compressor body 1, a gas storage insulation box 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the tee pipe 3, and a heat exchange rod 5 is arranged on the gas storage insulation box 4;

[0020] A water storage insulation box 6 is arranged outside the gas storage insulation box 4. The water storage insulation box 6 is distributed around the outside of the gas storage insulation box 4. Water can be poured into the space formed between the water storage insulation box 6 and the gas storage insulation box 4. The heat exchange rod 5 passes through the gas storage insulation box 4 from the inside and extends to the inside of the water poured between the water storage insulation box 6 and the gas storage insulation box 4.

[0021] Furthermore, the waste heat gas delivery pipe 2 and the three-way pipe 3 serve to deliver the waste heat gas of the air compressor body 1 to the gas storage insulation box 4 .

[0022] Furthermore, the gas storage insulation box 4 serves to temporarily store the waste heat gas of the air compressor, and the heat exchange rod 5 serves to transfer the heat in the gas in the gas storage insulation box 4 to the water in the water storage insulation box 6, and the water storage insulation box 6 serves to temporarily store water.

[0023] Furthermore, the output shaft of the motor 7 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 8, so that after the motor 7 is started, the rotating rod 8 can drive the rotating rod 8 to rotate. The rotating rod 8 is fixedly connected to the fan blades 9, so that when the rotating rod 8 rotates, the fan blades 9 can be driven to rotate. When the fan blades 9 rotate, they can drive the gas in the gas storage insulation box 4 to flow, so that the gas is in full contact with the heat exchange rod 5.

[0024] Furthermore, the limiting strip 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 8 to maintain the stability of the rotating rod 8 when rotating.

[0025] Furthermore, the first water pump 11 serves to transport cold water from the cold water storage tank 12 to the water storage insulation tank 6 , and the second water pump 13 serves to transport water in the water storage insulation tank 6 to the hot water storage tank 14 .

[0026] Furthermore, the exhaust pipe 401 facilitates the discharge of gas in the gas storage insulation box 4 , and the water formed by condensation when the waste heat gas of the air compressor body 1 contacts the heat exchange rod 5 can be discharged through the drain pipe 402 .

[0027] Working principle: The first water pump 11 transports the cold water in the cold water storage tank 12 to the water storage insulation box 6, and the waste heat gas of the air compressor body 1 enters the gas storage insulation box 4 through the waste heat gas delivery pipe 2 and the three-way pipe 3. The motor 7 drives the rotating rod 8 and the fan blade 9 to rotate, so that the high-temperature waste heat gas is in full contact with the low-temperature heat exchange rod 5, so that the heat in the high-temperature waste heat gas is transferred to the water in the water storage insulation box 6 through the heat exchange rod 5, so that the water temperature in the water storage insulation box 6 increases, and the second water pump 13 transports the water in the water storage insulation box 6 to the hot water storage tank 14, completing the waste heat recovery of the air compressor body 1, and solving the problems raised in the background technology.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air compressor with waste heat recovery function, comprising an air compressor body (1), characterized in that: The right side of the air compressor body (1) is fixedly connected to a waste heat gas delivery pipe (2), one end of the waste heat gas delivery pipe (2) away from the air compressor body (1) is fixedly connected to a three-way pipe (3), the top of the three-way pipe (3) is fixedly connected to a gas storage insulation box (4), and a heat exchange rod (5) is provided on the gas storage insulation box (4); A water storage insulation box (6) is arranged outside the gas storage insulation box (4); the water storage insulation box (6) is distributed around the outside of the gas storage insulation box (4); water can be poured into the space formed between the water storage insulation box (6) and the gas storage insulation box (4); the heat exchange rod (5) passes through the gas storage insulation box (4) from the inside of the gas storage insulation box (4) and extends to the inside of the water poured between the water storage insulation box (6) and the gas storage insulation box (4).

2. The air compressor with waste heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the heat exchange rods (5) is greater than ten, and the heat exchange rods (5) are evenly distributed on the front wall, rear wall, left wall, right wall and top wall of the gas storage insulation box (4).

3. The air compressor with waste heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (7) is arranged on the top of the water storage insulation box (6); a rotating rod (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the output shaft of the motor (7); and a fan blade (9) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod (8).

4. The air compressor with waste heat recovery function according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The gas storage insulation box (4) is internally fixedly connected to a limit strip (10); the rotating rod (8) respectively penetrates the top wall of the water storage insulation box (6) and the top wall of the gas storage insulation box (4) and extends to the limit strip (10); the top wall of the gas storage insulation box (4), the top wall of the water storage insulation box (6) and the limit strip (10) are all rotatably connected to the rotating rod (8).

5. The air compressor with waste heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the water storage insulation box (6) is connected to a first water pump (11) via a pipeline, the left side of the first water pump (11) is connected to a cold water storage tank (12) via a pipeline, the right side of the water storage insulation box (6) is connected to a second water pump (13) via a pipeline, and the right side of the second water pump (13) is connected to a hot water storage tank (14) via a pipeline.

6. The air compressor with waste heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust pipe (401) is arranged at the top of the gas storage insulation box (4), and the exhaust pipe (401) passes through the water storage insulation box (6) and extends to the outside of the water storage insulation box (6). A drain pipe (402) is arranged at the bottom of the gas storage insulation box (4), and valves are arranged inside the exhaust pipe (401) and the drain pipe (402).