Cooling system of soy sauce storage tank

Abstract

A soy sauce storage tank cooling system comprises a storage tank used for being filled with soy sauce, a feeding pipe is arranged on the upper side of the storage tank, a discharging pipe is arranged at the lower end of the storage tank, a water distribution ring is installed at the top of the storage tank, a plurality of water collecting rings and water guiding rings are installed on the outer circumference of the storage tank in a layered mode, the water guiding rings are located on the lower sides of the water collecting rings, and a water collecting disc is installed at the bottom of the storage tank. The water collecting ring and the water collecting disc are respectively communicated with the water return pipe; and the water replenishing pipe replenishes water into the water distributing ring and the water guiding ring. Water distribution and water collection are performed on the outer wall of the storage tank in a layered manner, so that the storage tank can be cooled in a balanced manner, the cooling time is shortened, and the cooled water can be collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of soy sauce production, in particular to a soy sauce storage tank cooling system. Background Art

[0002] After high-temperature sterilization, the soy sauce is transported to the soy sauce storage tank for storage. The temperature of the soy sauce entering the storage tank is about 90°C. When canning the soy sauce, the temperature is required to be at least below 45°C. In order to reduce the waiting time, the soy sauce storage tank needs to be cooled. At present, the cooling method for the soy sauce storage tank is to directly install a water pipe on the top of the storage tank, cool the storage tank by water spraying, and the water is directly discharged after cooling. Since only one water pipe is set, and the water pipe is set at the top of the storage tank, the water is gradually heated during the flow of water, so that the temperature at the upper end of the storage tank cools down faster, and the temperature at the lower end of the storage tank cools down slower, and the cooling is uneven. The discharge pipe is located at the lower end of the storage tank. In order to reduce the temperature of the lower end of the storage tank to below 45°C, continuous water spraying is required, and the cooling time is relatively long. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology, and to provide a soy sauce storage tank cooling system, in which a water distribution ring is installed on the top of the storage tank, a plurality of water collecting rings and water guiding rings are installed in layers on the outer circumference of the storage tank, and a water collecting tray is installed at the bottom of the storage tank, so that the storage tank can be cooled evenly, the cooling time is shortened, and the cooled water can be collected.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned technical features, the purpose of the utility model is achieved as follows: a soy sauce storage tank cooling system, comprising a storage tank for filling soy sauce, a feed pipe is provided on the upper side of the storage tank, a discharge pipe is provided at the lower end of the storage tank, a water distribution ring is installed on the top of the storage tank, and a plurality of water collecting rings and water guide rings are installed in layers on the outer circumference of the storage tank, the water guide ring is located on the lower side of the water collecting ring, and a water collecting pan is installed at the bottom of the storage tank, the water collecting ring and the water collecting pan are respectively connected to the return pipe, and the water supply pipe supplies water to the water distribution ring and the water guide ring respectively.

[0005] The water collecting ring is a ring with a U-shaped or L-shaped cross section.

[0006] The water guide ring comprises a bevel ring, a water guide gap is left between the lower end of the bevel ring and the outer wall of the storage tank, and the upper end of the bevel ring is connected to the water collecting ring.

[0007] An upper ring extending upward is provided at the upper end of the bevel ring, and a lower ring extending upward is provided at the lower end. The upper ring is connected to the water collecting ring, and a water guide gap is left between the lower ring and the outer wall of the storage tank.

[0008] The water collecting ring and the water guiding ring are spaced a distance apart and are connected and fixed by a connecting plate.

[0009] The water supply pipe is provided with a valve for adjusting flow rate on the pipe for supplying water to the water distribution ring and the water guide ring respectively.

[0010] The water collecting tray is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0011] It also includes a water storage device and a water pump. The return pipe is connected to the water storage device. The water inlet end of the water pump extends into the water storage device, and the water outlet end of the water pump is connected to the water supply pipe.

[0012] The water storage device is a water tank, and a heat exchange tube is installed in the water tank.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The water distribution ring of the utility model is used to evenly spread the cooling water on the top of the storage tank, the water collecting ring is used to collect the cooling water on the outer wall of the storage tank in layers, the water guide ring is used to evenly distribute the cooling water to the outer wall of the storage tank, and the water collecting tray is used to collect the cooling water on the top of the storage tank. By distributing and collecting water on the outer wall of the storage tank in layers, the storage tank can be cooled evenly, the cooling time is shortened, and the cooled water can be collected.

[0015] 2. The utility model injects water into the inclined surface ring of the water guide ring, and the water flows from the water guide gap to the outer wall of the tank body, thereby achieving uniform water distribution and preventing the cooling water from flowing back to the side away from the tank body.

[0016] 3. The water collecting ring and the water guiding ring of the utility model are separated by a certain distance and are connected and fixed by a connecting plate, so as to reduce the heat transfer from the water collecting ring to the water guiding ring.

[0017] 4. The utility model also includes a water storage device and a water pump. The return pipe is connected to the water storage device. The water inlet end of the water pump extends into the water storage device. The water outlet end of the water pump is connected to the water supply pipe to realize the recycling of cooling water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the first structure in the AA section.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the second structure in the AA section.

[0021] In the figure: storage tank 1, feed pipe 11, discharge pipe 12, water distribution ring 2, water collecting ring 3, connecting plate 31, water guide ring 4, bevel ring 41, upper ring 42, lower ring 43, water guide gap 44, water collecting tray 5, return pipe 6, branch pipe 61, water supply pipe 7, valve 71, water storage device 8, water pump 81, heat exchange tube 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] See also Figure 1-3 A soy sauce storage tank cooling system includes a storage tank 1 for filling soy sauce, a feed pipe 11 is provided on the upper side of the storage tank 1, a discharge pipe 12 is provided at the lower end of the storage tank 1, a water distribution ring 2 is installed on the top of the storage tank 1, and a plurality of water collecting rings 3 and water guide rings 4 are installed in layers on the outer circumference of the storage tank 1, and the water guide ring 4 is located on the lower side of the water collecting ring 3, and a water collecting pan 5 is installed at the bottom of the storage tank 1, and the water collecting ring 3 and the water collecting pan 5 are respectively connected to the return pipe 6, and the water supply pipe 7 supplies water to the water distribution ring 2 and the water guide ring 4 respectively. The water distribution ring 2 is used to evenly spread the cooling water on the top of the storage tank 1, the water collecting ring 3 is used to collect the cooling water on the outer wall of the storage tank 1 in layers, the water guide ring 4 is used to evenly distribute the cooling water to the outer wall of the storage tank, and the water collecting pan 5 is used to collect the cooling water on the top of the storage tank 1. By distributing and collecting water on the outer wall of the storage tank in layers, the storage tank can be cooled evenly, shortening the cooling time, and the cooled water can be collected.

[0024] See also Figure 1 Three water collecting rings 3 and water guiding rings 4 are installed in layers on the outer circumference of the storage tank 1. The water flowing out of the top water distribution ring 2 cools the top of the storage tank 1, and then the cooling water is collected by the upper water collecting ring 3. A water guiding ring 4 is provided on the lower side of the water collecting ring 3. The cooling water cools the tank body of the storage tank 1 after being distributed through the water guiding ring 4. The cooling water of the bottom layer is collected by the water collecting tray 5 installed at the bottom of the storage tank 1. The water collecting ring 3 and the water collecting tray 5 flow into the return pipe 6 through the branch pipe 61, so that the storage tank is cooled in layers.

[0025] See also Figure 2 , 3 The water collecting ring 3 is a ring with a U-shaped or L-shaped cross section.

[0026] See also Figure 2 When the water collecting ring 3 is a ring with a U-shaped cross-section, the structural strength of the water collecting ring 3 is relatively high, and it is suitable for modifying the existing storage tank. When modifying the existing storage tank, it is only necessary to spot weld the inner wall of the water collecting ring 3 and the storage tank, and apply high-temperature sealant between the top of the inner wall and the storage tank.

[0027] See also Figure 3 When the water collecting ring 3 is an L-shaped cross-section ring, the structure of the water collecting ring 3 is simpler and the production of the water collecting ring 3 is more convenient. During installation, the bottom of the water collecting ring 3 is spot welded or fully welded to the storage tank. During spot welding, a high-temperature sealant is applied between the inside of the water collecting ring 3 and the storage tank.

[0028] See also Figure 2 , 3In one solution, the water guide ring 4 includes a bevel ring 41, a water guide gap 44 is left between the lower end of the bevel ring 41 and the outer wall of the storage tank 1, and the upper end of the bevel ring 41 is connected to the water collecting ring 3. By injecting water into the bevel ring 41, the water flows from the water guide gap 44 to the outer wall of the tank body, achieving uniform water distribution. In practice, the water guide ring 4 is connected to the water supply pipe 7 through a pipeline.

[0029] In another embodiment, an upper ring 42 extending upward is provided at the upper end of the bevel ring 41, and a lower ring 43 extending upward is provided at the lower end, the upper ring 42 is connected to the water collecting ring 3, and a water guide gap 44 is left between the lower ring 43 and the outer wall of the storage tank 1. Through the above structure, a water storage space is formed in the water guide ring 4, and the water distribution is more uniform.

[0030] By providing the bevel ring 41, the lower end of the water guide ring 4 is made to be a pointed portion, so that the cooling water will not flow back.

[0031] Furthermore, the water collecting ring 3 and the water guiding ring 4 are spaced apart from each other by a distance and are connected and fixed by a connecting plate 31, so as to reduce the heat transfer from the water collecting ring 3 to the water guiding ring 4. During implementation, the connecting plate 31 is welded to the water collecting ring 3 and the water guiding ring 4.

[0032] See also Figure 1 The water supply pipe 7 is provided with a valve 71 for adjusting the flow rate on the pipelines for respectively supplying water to the water distribution ring 2 and the water guide ring 4. The water volume entering the water distribution ring 2 and the water guide ring 4 is respectively adjusted by the valve 71.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the installation of the water collecting tray 5 and fully cool down the storage tank, the water collecting tray 5 is installed on the discharge pipe 12.

[0034] See also Figure 1 The cooling system further includes a water storage device 8 and a water pump 81. The return pipe 6 is connected to the water storage device 8. The water inlet of the water pump 81 extends into the water storage device 8. The water outlet of the water pump 81 is connected to the water supply pipe 7. Through the above structure, the cooling water is circulated. The water storage device 8 can be a pool, and the cooling water is naturally cooled by taking advantage of the large area of ​​the pool.

[0035] Preferably, the water storage device 8 is a water tank, in which a heat exchange tube 9 is installed. The cooling water in the water tank is cooled through the heat exchange tube 9, and tap water is introduced into the heat exchange tube 9. After the tap water is heated by heat exchange, it can be used in the soybean soaking process.

[0036] The working principle or process of this utility model:

[0037] The outer circumference of the storage tank 1 is layered with three water collecting rings 3 and water guide rings 4. The water flowing out of the top water distribution ring 2 cools the top of the storage tank 1. The cooling water is then collected by the upper water collecting ring 3 and flows into the return water pipe 6. The cooling water is distributed through the water guide ring 4 to cool the tank body of the storage tank 1, and the storage tank is cooled in layers in turn. The cooling water flowing into the return water pipe 6 is collected by the water storage device 8 and introduced into the water supply pipe 7 through the water pump 81 for recycling.

Claims

1. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system, comprising a storage tank (1) for filling soy sauce, characterized in that: A feed pipe (11) is provided on the upper side of the storage tank (1), a discharge pipe (12) is provided at the lower end of the storage tank (1), a water distribution ring (2) is installed on the top of the storage tank (1), a plurality of water collecting rings (3) and water guide rings (4) are installed in layers on the outer circumference of the storage tank (1), the water guide ring (4) is located on the lower side of the water collecting ring (3), a water collecting tray (5) is installed on the bottom of the storage tank (1), the water collecting ring (3) and the water collecting tray (5) are respectively connected to the return pipe (6), and the water supply pipe (7) supplies water to the water distribution ring (2) and the water guide ring (4) respectively.

2. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collecting ring (3) is a ring with a U-shaped or L-shaped cross section.

3. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water guide ring (4) comprises a bevel ring (41), a water guide gap (44) is left between the lower end of the bevel ring (41) and the outer wall of the storage tank (1), and the upper end of the bevel ring (41) is connected to the water collecting ring (3).

4. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the bevel ring (41) is provided with an upper ring (42) extending upward, and the lower end is provided with a lower ring (43) extending upward. The upper ring (42) is connected to the water collecting ring (3), and a water guide gap (44) is left between the lower ring (43) and the outer wall of the storage tank (1).

5. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, 3 or 4, characterized in that: The water collecting ring (3) and the water guiding ring (4) are spaced apart from each other by a distance and are connected and fixed by a connecting plate (31).

6. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply pipe (7) is provided with a valve (71) for adjusting flow rate on the pipe for supplying water to the water distribution ring (2) and the water guide ring (4) respectively.

7. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collecting tray (5) is mounted on the discharge pipe (12).

8. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water storage device (8) and a water pump (81), wherein the water return pipe (6) is connected to the water storage device (8), the water inlet end of the water pump (81) extends into the water storage device (8), and the water outlet end of the water pump (81) is connected to the water supply pipe (7).

9. A soy sauce storage tank cooling system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water storage device (8) is a water tank, and a heat exchange tube (9) is installed in the water tank.

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