Cryogenic separation device of methane tower

By designing an extraction device including a heat conducting pipe, a heating chamber and a heater in the deep-cooled separation device of the methane tower, the problem of temperature regulation in the existing device is solved, the methane extraction efficiency and working efficiency are improved, and the maintenance and replacement process of the device is simplified.

CN222556893UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04XINJIANG XINAN ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421230769.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

The heat exchanger of the existing methane tower deep-cooled separation device cannot adjust the temperature, resulting in poor extraction effect and low working efficiency.

Method used

A deep-cooled separation device of a methane tower including an extraction device is designed. The extraction device includes a heat conducting tube, a heating chamber, a heater and a temperature sensor. The liquid methane is heated through a heat medium circulating flowing through a heat conducting tube to form gas methane, and the temperature of the heat conducting tube is maintained stably through a heater.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of the extraction device, the heat supply of the heat conduction pipe is ensured, the effective extraction of methane is ensured, and the separation efficiency is improved. The limiting assembly driven by the electromagnet is conveniently and quickly cancelled the connection between the connecting pipe and the reaction chamber, improving maintenance and replacement efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cryogenic separation device of a methane tower, which comprises a separation cavity main body, a liquid inlet, a gas outlet channel and a fixed plate, and is provided with an extraction device, and liquid methane is heated through a heat conduction pipe to form gas methane which reaches the gas outlet channel through a connecting pipe to be discharged. A medium in a heating cavity is heated through a heater, through the arrangement, the heat temperature of a heat conduction pipe can be guaranteed, normal conversion can be guaranteed, and the efficiency is improved, through attraction force generated by an electromagnet to an electromagnetic block, the electromagnetic block moves towards the electromagnetic block, and when the electromagnetic block moves, a movable plate is driven to move; when the movable plate moves, the stop block is driven to move, when the stop block moves, limitation on the fixed plate is cancelled, then the connecting pipe is taken out when the connecting pipe blocks, and through the arrangement, connection between the connecting pipe and the reaction cavity can be conveniently and rapidly cancelled, so that the reaction cavity is conveniently maintained, the replacement efficiency is improved, and the working efficiency can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of deep cold separation, in particular to a methane tower deep cold separation device. Background Art

[0002] The methane cryogenic separation device utilizes the different boiling points of the components in the raw gas to separate methane through physical cooling. The main components of the gas after washing with low-temperature methanol are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, and methane, among which methane has the highest boiling point, followed by carbon monoxide, and nitrogen and hydrogen have low boiling points.

[0003] For example, the "A Deep Cold Separation Device Based on a Demethanizer" with publication number CN215864305U includes a junction box, and a plurality of mounting grooves distributed in a circular array are provided on the upper surface of the junction box. A heat exchanger adapted to the mounting groove is provided in the inner cavity of the mounting groove. The upper end of the heat exchanger passes through the upper inner cavity of the mounting groove and extends to the top of the junction box. A groove is provided on the inner side wall of the mounting groove. A fixed pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove. An annular rubber pad is fixedly sleeved on the upper end of the outer wall of the fixed pipe. A heat exchanger adapted to the mounting groove is provided. A collecting tube is provided above the junction box. The inner cavity of the collecting tube is connected to the inner cavities of multiple heat exchangers through multiple hoses. Therefore, the space occupancy rate can be effectively improved and the volume of the entire heat exchange component can be reduced.

[0004] Although the above separation device has certain advantages in reducing the device space, it still has certain disadvantages:

[0005] When the above-mentioned separation device is used to extract methane, the heat exchanger used cannot adjust the temperature inside the heat exchanger, so it is easy for the temperature inside the heat exchanger to drop after use. The low temperature can easily affect the subsequent extraction effect, and it is impossible to ensure long-term operation, which reduces work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0006] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0007] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a methane tower cryogenic separation device to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] (II) Technical solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a methane tower cryogenic separation device, comprising a separation chamber body, a liquid inlet, an air outlet channel, a support plate and an extraction device, wherein the liquid inlet is arranged at the left end of the separation chamber body, the air outlet channel is arranged at the top of the separation chamber body, the support plate is fixed to the middle part of the interior of the separation chamber body, the extraction device is arranged inside the separation chamber body, the extraction device comprises a reaction chamber, a heat conduction pipe, a heating chamber, a heater, a temperature sensor, a connecting pipe and a fixing mechanism, the reaction chamber is arranged at the top of the support plate and extends upward to the top of the separation chamber body, the heat conduction pipe is arranged inside the reaction chamber and extends upward to the inside of the heating chamber, the heating chamber is fixed to the top of the reaction chamber, the heater is arranged at the inner top of the heating chamber, the temperature sensor is arranged on the left side of the inner top of the heating chamber, the connecting pipe is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber, and the right end of the connecting pipe is connected to the left end of the air outlet channel, and the fixing mechanism is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a fixed block, a fixed plate, a stopper, a movable groove, a movable plate, a spring, an electromagnet and an electromagnet block, the fixed block is fixed to the right end of the reaction chamber, the fixed plate is fixed to the outside of the connecting tube, the stopper, movable groove, movable plate, spring, electromagnet and electromagnet block form a group of limiting components, and the limiting components are provided with two groups and are symmetrically arranged up and down with the fixed block as the center, the stopper is arranged inside the movable groove and extends downward to the inside of the fixed block, the movable groove is fixed to the top of the fixed block, the movable plate is fixed to the top of the stopper, the spring is fixed to the inner top of the movable groove, the electromagnet is installed at the inner top of the movable groove, and the electromagnet block is arranged at the top of the movable plate.

[0011] Preferably, the heat conducting pipe is arranged in a "U" shape, through which the heat medium can flow and circulate in the heat conducting pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom end of the reaction chamber is hollowed out and fits into the top groove of the support plate, so that liquid methane can enter the reaction chamber and contact the heat pipe.

[0013] Preferably, a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the connecting pipe and the reaction chamber, so that methane can only enter the gas outlet channel.

[0014] Preferably, a notch is provided at the right end of the fixing block, through which the fixing plate can drive the connecting pipe to move out of the fixing block.

[0015] Preferably, the movable plate, spring, electromagnet and electromagnetic block are vertically arranged with the same center, and through this arrangement, the electromagnet controls the electromagnetic block to move, and when the electromagnetic block moves, it drives the movable plate to move, and when the movable plate moves, it squeezes the spring.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] The utility model provides a methane tower cryogenic separation device. It has the following beneficial effects: by setting an extraction device, liquid methane is heated by a heat-conducting pipe, so that it forms gas methane and is discharged from the gas outlet channel through a connecting pipe, and the medium in the heating chamber is heated by a heater. Through this setting, the heat temperature of the heat-conducting pipe can be guaranteed, and the conversion can be ensured to be carried out normally, which improves the efficiency. The electromagnetic block is moved toward the electromagnetic block by the suction force generated by the electromagnet on the electromagnetic block, and the movable plate is driven to move when the electromagnetic block moves, and the stopper is driven to move when the movable plate moves. When the stopper moves, the restriction on the fixed plate is cancelled, and then the connecting pipe is taken out by agglomeration. Through this setting, the connection between the connecting pipe and the reaction chamber can be conveniently and quickly cancelled, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the reaction chamber, improve the replacement efficiency, and ensure the work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural front view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view of the extraction device structure in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the fixing mechanism structure in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 For the utility model Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of area A.

[0023] In the figure: separation chamber body -1, liquid inlet -2, air outlet channel -3, support plate -4, extraction device -5, reaction chamber -51, heat pipe -52, heating chamber -53, heater -54, temperature sensor -55, connecting pipe -56, fixing mechanism -57, fixing block -571, fixing plate -572, stopper -573, movable groove -574, movable plate -575, spring -576, electromagnet -577, electromagnetic block -578. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] See also Figure 1-3 The utility model provides a technical solution of a methane tower cryogenic separation device: a methane tower cryogenic separation device, comprising a separation chamber body 1, a liquid inlet 2, an air outlet channel 3, a support plate 4 and an extraction device 5, wherein the liquid inlet 2 is arranged at the left end of the separation chamber body 1, the air outlet channel 3 is arranged at the top of the separation chamber body 1, the support plate 4 is fixed to the middle of the interior of the separation chamber body 1, the extraction device 5 is arranged inside the separation chamber body 1, the extraction device 5 comprises a reaction chamber 51, a heat pipe 52, a heating chamber 53, a heater 54, a temperature sensor 55, a connecting pipe 56 and a fixing mechanism 57, the reaction chamber 51 is arranged at the top of the support plate 4, and extends upward to the top of the separation chamber body 1, the heat pipe 52 is arranged inside the reaction chamber 51, and extends upward to the interior of the heating chamber 53. The heating chamber 53 is fixed to the top of the reaction chamber 51, the heater 54 is arranged at the inner top of the heating chamber 53, the temperature sensor 55 is arranged on the left side of the inner top of the heating chamber 53, the connecting pipe 56 is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber 51, and the right end of the connecting pipe 56 is connected to the left end of the gas outlet channel 3, the fixing mechanism 57 is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber 51, the heat conducting pipe 52 is arranged in a "U" shape, through which the heat medium can flow and circulate in the heat conducting pipe 52, the bottom end of the reaction chamber 51 is hollowed out and fits with the top groove of the support plate 4, through which liquid methane can enter the reaction chamber 51 and contact with the heat conducting pipe 52, and a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the connecting pipe 56 and the reaction chamber 51, through which methane can only enter the gas outlet channel 3.

[0026] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5The utility model provides a technical solution for a methane tower cryogenic separation device: a methane tower cryogenic separation device, a fixing mechanism 57 includes a fixing block 571, a fixing plate 572, a stopper 573, a movable groove 574, a movable plate 575, a spring 576, an electromagnet 577 and an electromagnetic block 578, the fixing block 571 is fixed to the right end of the reaction chamber 51, the fixing plate 572 is fixed to the outside of the connecting pipe 56, the stopper 573, the movable groove 574, the movable plate 575, the spring 576, the electromagnet 577 and the electromagnetic block 578 are a set of limiting components, and the limiting components are provided with two groups and are symmetrically arranged in the upper and lower directions with the fixing block 571 as the center, the stopper 573 is arranged in the inside of the movable groove 574, and extends downward to the inside of the fixing block 571, and the movable plate 575 is arranged in the upper and lower directions. The movable groove 574 is fixed to the top of the fixed block 571, the movable plate 575 is fixed to the top of the stop block 573, the spring 576 is fixed to the inner top of the movable groove 574, the electromagnet 577 is installed at the inner top of the movable groove 574, the electromagnet 578 is arranged at the top of the movable plate 575, and a notch is provided at the right end of the fixed block 571. Through this arrangement, the fixed plate 572 can drive the connecting pipe 56 to move out of the fixed block 571. The movable plate 575, the spring 576, the electromagnet 577 and the electromagnet block 578 are vertically arranged with the same center of a circle. Through this arrangement, the electromagnet 577 controls the electromagnet block 578 to move. When the electromagnet block 578 moves, it drives the movable plate 575 to move. When the movable plate 575 moves, it squeezes the spring 576.

[0027] Here’s how it works:

[0028] First, before use, liquid methane is introduced into the separation chamber body 1 from the liquid inlet 2 to wait for extraction of gaseous methane;

[0029] Second, the heater 54 is started to heat the medium in the heating chamber 53. The medium circulates in the heat pipe 52. Liquid methane enters the reaction chamber 51 and contacts the heat pipe 52. The liquid methane is converted into gaseous methane through the heat and is discharged from the gas outlet channel 3 through the connecting pipe 56. The medium is continuously heated by the heater 54, which ensures that the heat pipe 52 can work normally for a long time.

[0030] Third, when the reaction chamber 51 needs to be maintained, the electromagnet 577 is started, and the electromagnet 577 generates a suction force on the electromagnet block 578 to move the electromagnet block 578 toward the electromagnet 577. When the electromagnet block 578 moves, it drives the movable plate 575 to move. When the movable plate 575 moves, it squeezes the spring 576. When the movable plate 575 moves, it drives the stopper 573 to move. When the stopper 573 moves, the restriction on the fixed plate 572 is cancelled. Then, the connecting tube 56 can be taken out from the reaction chamber 51 and the fixed block 571 for replacement.

[0031] The control method of the present invention is to control by manually starting and closing the switch. The wiring diagram of the power element and the provision of power supply are common knowledge in the field, and the present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the present invention will not explain the control method and wiring arrangement in detail.

[0032] The control method of the present invention is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by technicians in this field. The provision of power is also common knowledge in this field. The present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the present invention will no longer explain the control method and circuit connection in detail.

[0033] 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. A methane tower cryogenic separation device, comprising a separation chamber body (1), a liquid inlet (2), a gas outlet channel (3) and a support plate (4), wherein the liquid inlet (2) is arranged at the left end of the separation chamber body (1), the gas outlet channel (3) is arranged at the top end of the separation chamber body (1), and the support plate (4) is fixed to the middle part of the separation chamber body (1); Features: The device also comprises an extraction device (5), the extraction device (5) being arranged inside the separation chamber body (1), the extraction device (5) comprising a reaction chamber (51), a heat conducting pipe (52), a heating chamber (53), a heater (54), a temperature sensor (55), a connecting pipe (56) and a fixing mechanism (57), the reaction chamber (51) being arranged at the top end of the support plate (4) and extending upward to the top end of the separation chamber body (1), the heat conducting pipe (52) being arranged inside the reaction chamber (51) , and extends upward to the interior of the heating chamber (53), the heating chamber (53) is fixed to the top of the reaction chamber (51), the heater (54) is arranged at the top of the interior of the heating chamber (53), the temperature sensor (55) is arranged on the left side of the top of the interior of the heating chamber (53), the connecting pipe (56) is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber (51), and the right end of the connecting pipe (56) is connected to the left end of the gas outlet channel (3), and the fixing mechanism (57) is arranged at the right end of the reaction chamber (51).

2. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (57) comprises a fixing block (571), a fixing plate (572), a stopper (573), a movable groove (574), a movable plate (575), a spring (576), an electromagnet (577) and an electromagnet block (578); the fixing block (571) is fixed to the right end of the reaction chamber (51); the fixing plate (572) is fixed to the outside of the connecting tube (56); the stopper (573), the movable groove (574), the movable plate (575), the spring (576), the electromagnet (577) and the electromagnet block (578) form a set of limiting components, and the limiting components The components are provided with two groups and are symmetrically arranged in the upper and lower directions with the fixed block (571) as the center. The stopper (573) is arranged inside the movable groove (574) and extends downward to the inside of the fixed block (571). The movable groove (574) is fixed to the top of the fixed block (571). The movable plate (575) is fixed to the top of the stopper (573). The spring (576) is fixed to the inner top of the movable groove (574). The electromagnet (577) is installed at the inner top of the movable groove (574). The electromagnet block (578) is arranged at the top of the movable plate (575).

3. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat conducting pipe (52) is arranged in a "U" shape.

4. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the reaction chamber (51) is hollowed out and fits into the top groove of the support plate (4).

5. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the connecting pipe (56) and the reaction chamber (51).

6. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The right end of the fixing block (571) is provided with a notch.

7. A methane tower cryogenic separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable plate (575), the spring (576), the electromagnet (577) and the electromagnet block (578) are vertically arranged with the same center.

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Patent Citations

  • Cryogenic separation device based on demethanizer

    CN215864305U