Energy-saving noodle steaming system
By collecting the exhaust steam in the noodle steam and exchanging it with the softened water for heat exchange, high-temperature steam is solved, and the problem of high production cost of the noodle steam in the prior art is achieved, and the low-cost steaming of instant noodles is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421351408.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing steaming equipment has high cost of steam production, resulting in excessive production cost of instant noodles.
An energy-saving steaming system is designed to generate high-temperature steam by collecting exhaust steam and exchanging heat with softened water to generate high-temperature steam for steaming instant noodles.
By recycling the heat of exhaust steam, the procurement cost of softened water is reduced and the production cost of instant noodles is significantly reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment, and more specifically relates to an energy-saving noodle steaming system. Background Art
[0002] Instant noodles are usually steamed in tunnel-type steaming equipment, which delivers raw steam to the mesh belt that transports the noodles through the steam cylinder, thereby steaming the noodles. As time goes by, the temperature of the steam will gradually decrease, thus forming dehumidified steam. Since raw steam needs to be purchased from outside and the procurement cost is high, the production cost of instant noodles is too high. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model aims to provide an energy-saving noodle steaming system, aiming to solve the problem of excessively high production costs of existing noodle steaming equipment.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide an energy-saving noodle steaming system, including: a bracket, an upper cover, a mesh belt, a heat exchanger, a separation tank and a steam cylinder; the upper cover is installed on the top of the bracket, the mesh belt passes between the bracket and the upper cover, the mesh belt is used to transmit instant noodles, the upper cover is located above the mesh belt, the upper cover is used to collect moisture-exhausting steam, the upper cover is connected to the heat source inlet of the heat exchanger through a recovery pipeline, the separation tank is filled with softened water, and the separation tank is provided with a water outlet pipe, a water inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe, the water outlet pipe is connected to the cold source inlet of the heat exchanger, the water inlet pipe is connected to the cold source outlet of the heat exchanger, the exhaust pipe is connected to the steam cylinder, and the steam cylinder is used to transport high-temperature steam to the mesh belt.
[0005] In a possible implementation, a steam compressor is installed on the exhaust pipe.
[0006] In a possible implementation, a heating element is installed on the exhaust pipe.
[0007] In a possible implementation, the heating element is an electromagnetic coil.
[0008] In a possible implementation, a circulating water pump is installed on the water outlet pipe.
[0009] In a possible implementation, an observation window is provided on the separation tank.
[0010] In a possible implementation, a liquid level meter is installed on the separation tank.
[0011] In a possible implementation, a negative pressure fan is installed at the heat source outlet of the heat exchanger.
[0012] In a possible implementation, a steam spray container is further included, the top of the bracket is provided with a accommodating cavity for placing the steam spray container, the steam spray container is located directly below the mesh belt, the steam cylinder is connected to the steam spray container through a pipeline, and a plurality of steam spray holes are evenly opened on the top of the steam spray container.
[0013] In a possible implementation, a raw steam inlet is provided on the steam sub-cylinder.
[0014] The scheme shown in the embodiment of the present application, compared with the prior art, is an energy-saving noodle steaming system of the utility model, the upper cover collects the exhaust steam around the mesh belt, and the exhaust steam is transported to the heat source channel in the heat exchanger through the recovery pipeline, the softened water in the separation tank enters the cold source channel in the heat exchanger through the outlet pipe, the softened water and the exhaust steam are heat exchanged, so that the temperature of the softened water is increased, the heated softened water returns to the separation tank through the inlet pipe, the softened water evaporates under the negative pressure environment of the separation tank, thereby forming high-temperature steam, the high-temperature steam enters the steam cylinder through the exhaust pipe, and is sent to the mesh belt after dehydration and pressure stabilization in the steam cylinder, and the high-temperature steam is heat exchanged with the instant noodles on the mesh belt, thereby realizing the steaming of instant noodles. The energy-saving noodle steaming system of the present application heats the softened water by recycling the heat of the exhaust steam, thereby obtaining high-temperature steam, realizing the recycling of heat, and since the purchase cost of softened water is much lower than the purchase cost of raw steam, the production cost of the instant noodles is greatly reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an energy-saving noodle steaming system provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an energy-saving noodle steaming system provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the bracket and the steam spray container provided in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1. bracket; 101. accommodating chamber; 2. upper cover; 201. recovery pipeline; 3. mesh belt; 4. heat exchanger; 401. negative pressure fan; 5. separation tank; 501. water outlet pipe; 502. water inlet pipe; 503. exhaust pipe; 504. steam compressor; 505. heating element; 506. circulating water pump; 507. observation window; 508. liquid level gauge; 6. steam cylinder; 601. raw steam inlet; 7. steam spray container; 701. steam spray hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0022] Please also read Figure 1 and Figure 2 Now, an energy-saving noodle steaming system provided by the utility model is described. The energy-saving noodle steaming system comprises: a bracket 1, an upper cover 2, a mesh belt 3, a heat exchanger 4, a separation tank 5 and a steam sub-cylinder 6; the upper cover 2 is installed on the top of the bracket 1, the mesh belt 3 passes between the bracket 1 and the upper cover 2, the mesh belt 3 is used to transmit instant noodles, the upper cover 2 is located above the mesh belt 3, the upper cover 2 is used to collect dehumidified steam, the upper cover 2 is connected to the heat source inlet of the heat exchanger 4 through the recovery pipeline 201, the separation tank 5 is filled with softened water, and the separation tank 5 is provided with a water outlet pipe 501, a water inlet pipe 502 and a steam exhaust pipe 503, the water outlet pipe 501 is connected to the cold source inlet of the heat exchanger 4, the water inlet pipe 502 is connected to the cold source outlet of the heat exchanger 4, the steam exhaust pipe 503 is connected to the steam sub-cylinder 6, and the steam sub-cylinder 6 is used to transport high-temperature steam to the mesh belt 3.
[0023] The energy-saving noodle steaming system provided in this embodiment, compared with the prior art, the upper cover 2 collects the dehumidified steam around the mesh belt 3, and transports the dehumidified steam to the heat source channel in the heat exchanger 4 through the recovery pipeline 201, and the softened water in the separation tank 5 enters the cold source channel in the heat exchanger 4 through the outlet pipe 501, and the softened water exchanges heat with the dehumidified steam, thereby increasing the temperature of the softened water, and the heated softened water returns to the separation tank 5 through the inlet pipe 502, and the softened water evaporates under the negative pressure environment of the separation tank 5, thereby forming high-temperature steam, and the high-temperature steam enters the steam cylinder 6 through the exhaust pipe 503, and is sent to the mesh belt 3 after water removal and pressure stabilization in the steam cylinder 6, and the high-temperature steam exchanges heat with the instant noodles on the mesh belt 3, thereby realizing the steaming of the instant noodles. The energy-saving noodle steaming system of the present application heats the softened water by recycling the heat of the dehumidified steam, thereby obtaining high-temperature steam, realizing the recycling of heat, and since the purchase cost of softened water is much lower than the purchase cost of raw steam, the production cost of the instant noodles is greatly reduced.
[0024] In this embodiment, the water outlet pipe 501 is located at the bottom of the separation tank 5 , the water inlet pipe 502 is located at the side of the separation tank 5 and is higher than the liquid level in the separation tank 5 , and the steam exhaust pipe 503 is located at the top of the separation tank 5 .
[0025] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A steam compressor 504 is installed on the exhaust pipe 503. In this embodiment, the steam generated in the separation tank 5 enters the steam cylinder after being pressurized by the steam compressor 504, thereby meeting the production requirements of the steamed noodle process.
[0026] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 A heating element 505 is installed on the exhaust pipe 503. In this embodiment, the heating element 505 is located at the steam inlet end of the steam compressor 504. The steam in the separator is first heated by the heating element 505 and then enters the steam compressor 504. The heating element 505 improves the steaming efficiency of the instant noodles by increasing the temperature of the steam.
[0027] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , the heating element 505 is an electromagnetic coil. In this embodiment, the electromagnetic coil is wound around the outer periphery of the exhaust pipe 503, and the exhaust pipe 503 is made of conductive material. The electromagnetic coil heats the exhaust pipe 503 by electromagnetic heating, and then heats the steam in the exhaust pipe 503 by heat conduction.
[0028] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A circulating water pump 506 is installed on the water outlet pipe 501. In this embodiment, the circulating water pump 506 provides power for the transmission of softened water between the separation tank 5 and the heat exchanger 4.
[0029] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , an observation window 507 is provided on the separation tank 5. In this embodiment, the observation window 507 is opened on the side of the separation tank 5, and the observation window 507 is made of transparent material, so that the staff can observe the operation status in the separation tank 5 conveniently.
[0030] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , a liquid level meter 508 is installed on the separation tank 5. In this embodiment, the liquid level meter 508 can facilitate the staff to understand the capacity of softened water in the separation tank 5 in real time. When the capacity of softened water in the separation tank 5 is too low, softened water needs to be added to the separation tank 5. A water replenishment port is correspondingly opened on the side wall of the separation tank 5.
[0031] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A negative pressure fan 401 is installed at the heat source outlet of the heat exchanger 4. In this embodiment, after the dehumidified steam is discharged from the heat source outlet of the heat exchanger 4, it is liquefied into water under the action of the negative pressure fan 401, so that it is convenient to collect and process.
[0032] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 , and also includes a steam spray container 7. The top of the bracket 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 101 for placing the steam spray container 7. The steam spray container 7 is located directly below the mesh belt 3. The steam cylinder 6 is connected to the steam spray container 7 through a pipeline. A plurality of steam spray holes 701 are evenly opened on the top of the steam spray container 7. In this embodiment, the steam spray container 7 is placed in the receiving cavity 101 at the top of the bracket 1. The steam spray container 7 is located directly below the mesh belt 3. The top surface of the steam spray container 7 is a plane and remains parallel to the mesh belt 3. A plurality of steam spray holes 701 are evenly opened on the top surface of the steam spray container 7. The high-temperature steam in the steam cylinder 6 enters the steam spray container 7 through the pipeline, and then is evenly sprayed upward through the steam spray holes 701, thereby performing heat exchange with the instant noodles on the mesh belt 3, so as to achieve more uniform heating of the instant noodles.
[0033] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , a raw steam inlet 601 is provided on the steam sub-cylinder 6. In this embodiment, when the energy-saving noodle steaming system of the present application is not working, since there is no dehumidified steam, it is impossible to exchange heat with softened water, so it is necessary to first pass the raw steam from the raw steam inlet 601 into the steam sub-cylinder 6 to steam the instant noodles on the mesh belt 3. When the generated dehumidified steam can exchange heat with softened water to form steam and complete the steaming of the instant noodles, the raw steam can be stopped from being passed into the steam sub-cylinder 6.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An energy-saving noodle steaming system, characterized in that: include: A bracket, an upper cover, a mesh belt, a heat exchanger, a separation tank and a steam cylinder; the upper cover is installed on the top of the bracket, the mesh belt passes between the bracket and the upper cover, the mesh belt is used to transport instant noodles, the upper cover is located above the mesh belt, the upper cover is used to collect moisture-exhausting steam, the upper cover is connected to the heat source inlet of the heat exchanger through a recovery pipeline, the separation tank is filled with softened water, the separation tank is provided with a water outlet pipe, a water inlet pipe and a steam exhaust pipe, the water outlet pipe is connected to the cold source inlet of the heat exchanger, the water inlet pipe is connected to the cold source outlet of the heat exchanger, the steam exhaust pipe is connected to the steam cylinder, and the steam cylinder is used to transport high-temperature steam to the mesh belt.
2. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A steam compressor is installed on the exhaust pipe.
3. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating element is installed on the exhaust pipe.
4. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating element is an electromagnetic coil.
5. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circulating water pump is installed on the water outlet pipe.
6. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation tank is provided with an observation window.
7. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level meter is installed on the separation tank.
8. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A negative pressure fan is installed at the heat source outlet of the heat exchanger.
9. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a steam spray container, the top of the bracket is provided with a accommodating cavity for placing the steam spray container, the steam spray container is located directly below the mesh belt, the steam cylinder is connected to the steam spray container through a pipeline, and a plurality of steam spray holes are evenly opened on the top of the steam spray container.
10. The energy-saving noodle steaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A raw steam inlet is provided on the steam sub-cylinder.