A new type of buffer tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of petrochemical technology, and in particular to a new type of buffer tank. The utility model includes a cylinder, an elliptical head and an operating platform. Both ends of the cylinder are equipped with elliptical heads, and the top of the cylinder is equipped with an operating platform; the cylinder and the elliptical head are equipped with a buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism inside, and one side of the cylinder is equipped with a liquid level measuring mechanism. The utility model uses the structural design of the buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism to buffer the device through the buffer plate, break the generated liquid foam through the foam breaking mesh, and capture the mist through the mist catching blades; and through the structural design of the liquid level measuring mechanism, the device measures the liquid level inside the cylinder through the float level gauge and the glass level gauge, respectively, which serve as a backup for each other. The float level gauge and the glass level gauge are arranged at both ends to measure the liquid levels at different positions inside the cylinder, thereby improving the measurement accuracy of the buffer tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of petrochemical industry, in particular to a novel buffer tank. Background Art

[0002] A buffer tank is a device that plays a key role in a fluid transmission system. It is mainly used to store and buffer fluid pressure, reduce the unevenness of flow in the pipeline, and protect equipment and pipelines from damage caused by pressure fluctuations and liquid movement shock. Buffer tanks are widely used in many industries such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food, and their design structures are diverse, including direct contact and diaphragm types. Buffer tanks not only have the function of stabilizing system pressure and reducing shock, but are also equipped with a variety of additional facilities to improve their safety and functionality. The use of buffer tanks can effectively improve the stability and reliability of the fluid transmission system and extend the service life of equipment and pipelines. Therefore, buffer tanks play an indispensable role in industrial production.

[0003] For example, patent CN220616977U discloses a circulating buffer tank for the production of epoxy anti-corrosion topcoat, including a buffer tank body, a first hemispherical shell is fixedly installed on the left wall of the buffer tank body through a flange, a liquid outlet pipe is fixedly installed on the left wall of the first hemispherical shell, a second hemispherical shell is fixedly installed on the right wall of the buffer tank body through a flange, a liquid inlet pipe is fixedly installed on the right wall of the second hemispherical shell, a liquid level gauge is fixedly installed on the right side of the front of the buffer tank body, and a buffering stability protection mechanism is arranged inside the buffer tank body. By arranging the buffering stability protection mechanism, the buffering stability protection mechanism can intercept the epoxy anti-corrosion topcoat liquid through the buffer cap plate to reduce the flow rate of the epoxy anti-corrosion topcoat liquid and prevent the water hammer effect, thereby achieving the purpose of buffering the pressure fluctuation of the system and making the system work more smoothly.

[0004] When using the above technology, we found the following technical problems in the prior art: the existing buffer tank is only equipped with one liquid level gauge, which is prone to inaccurate measurement and difficult to detect in time when damaged, and the existing liquid outlet is not convenient for liquid discharge in the middle part. For this reason, we designed a new type of buffer tank to provide another technical solution to the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a new type of buffer tank to address the above technical problems, which is used to accurately measure the liquid level and facilitate liquid discharge.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A novel buffer tank comprises a cylinder, an elliptical head and an operating platform. Both ends of the cylinder are equipped with elliptical heads, the top of the cylinder is equipped with an operating platform, the cylinder and the elliptical head are equipped with a buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism, and one side of the cylinder is equipped with a liquid level measuring mechanism;

[0008] The buffering foam-breaking and mist-catching mechanism comprises an oil inlet, a connecting rod, a buffer plate, a foam-breaking net fixing frame, a foam-breaking wire mesh, an air outlet pipe, a demister cylinder, mist-catching blades, an oil outlet and a control switch. Both ends of the cylinder are fixed with elliptical heads, one of which has an oil inlet fixed inside the elliptical heads, a connecting rod is fixed at one end inside the cylinder, a buffer plate is fixed at the bottom of the connecting rod, a foam-breaking net fixing frame is fixed in the middle of the cylinder, a foam-breaking wire mesh is fixed inside the foam-breaking net fixing frame, an air outlet pipe is fixed at the other end inside the cylinder, the air outlet pipe extends to the outside through the cylinder and the operating platform, a demister cylinder is fixed at the bottom of the air outlet pipe, a mist-catching blade is rotatably connected inside the demister cylinder, an oil outlet is fixed at the bottom of one end of the cylinder, and a control switch is rotatably connected inside the oil outlet.

[0009] Preferably, the liquid level measuring mechanism includes a first connecting tube, a float liquid level gauge, a first fixed rod, a second connecting tube, a glass liquid level gauge and a second fixed rod. The first connecting tube is fixed to one end of one side of the cylinder body, the float liquid level gauge is fixed to one end of the first connecting tube, the first fixed rod is fixed to the outside of the float liquid level gauge, one end of the first fixed rod is fixed to the cylinder body, the second connecting tube is fixed to the other end of one side of the cylinder body, the glass liquid level gauge is fixed to one end of the second connecting tube, the second fixed rod is fixed to one side of the glass liquid level gauge, and one end of the second fixed rod is fixed to the cylinder body.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure gauge is fixed to the top of one end of the operating platform, an inspection port is fixed to one side of the top of the operating platform, a cover plate is threadedly connected to the top of the inspection port, handles are fixed to both sides of the top of the cover plate, and a safety valve is fixed to the other side of the top of the operating platform.

[0011] Preferably, base support plates are fixed to both ends of the bottom of the cylinder, a base fixing plate is fixed to the bottom of the base support plate, and mounting holes are provided at four inner corners of the base fixing plate.

[0012] Preferably, support bars are fixed to both ends of the top of the base support plate, the top of the support bar is fixed to the operating platform, and two fixing columns are fixed inside the elliptical head, one end of the fixing column is fixed to the operating platform.

[0013] Preferably, a guardrail is fixed on the top of the operating platform, and a ladder is fixed on one side of the guardrail.

[0014] Preferably, handrails are fixed at both ends of one side of the ladder.

[0015] It can be seen without a doubt that the above-mentioned technical solution of the present application can definitely solve the technical problem to be solved by the present application.

[0016] At the same time, through the above technical solutions, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The utility model adopts the structural design of the buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism, so that the device can buffer the liquid foam through the buffer plate, break the generated liquid foam through the foam breaking screen, and capture the mist through the mist catching blades, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0018] 2. The utility model adopts the structural design of the liquid level measuring mechanism, so that the device can measure the liquid level inside the cylinder respectively through the float level gauge and the glass level gauge, which play a backup role for each other. The float level gauge and the glass level gauge are arranged at both ends to measure the liquid levels at different positions inside the cylinder, thereby improving the measurement accuracy of the buffer tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the cylinder and the elliptical head of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the cylinder, float level gauge and glass level gauge of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the operating platform, pressure gauge, inspection port and safety valve of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Cylinder; 2. Elliptical head; 3. Operating platform; 4. Oil inlet; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Buffer plate; 7. Foam breaking net fixing frame; 8. Foam breaking wire mesh; 9. Exhaust pipe; 10. Demisting cylinder; 11. Mist catching blades; 12. Oil outlet; 13. Control switch; 14. First connecting pipe; 15. Float level gauge; 16. First fixing rod; 17. Second connecting pipe; 18. Glass level gauge; 19. Second fixing rod; 20. Pressure gauge; 21. Inspection port; 22. Cover plate; 23. Handle; 24. Safety valve; 25. Base support plate; 26. Base fixing plate; 27. Mounting hole; 28. Fixing column; 29. ​​Support bar; 30. Guardrail; 31. Ladder; 32. Handrail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0028] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 A novel buffer tank comprises a cylinder 1, an elliptical head 2 and an operating platform 3. Both ends of the cylinder 1 are equipped with elliptical heads 2, the top of the cylinder 1 is equipped with an operating platform 3, the cylinder 1 and the elliptical head 2 are equipped with a buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism, and one side of the cylinder 1 is equipped with a liquid level measuring mechanism;

[0031] The buffering foam-breaking mist-catching mechanism comprises an oil inlet 4, a connecting rod 5, a buffer plate 6, a foam-breaking net fixing frame 7, a foam-breaking wire mesh 8, an air outlet pipe 9, a demister 10, a mist-catching blade 11, an oil outlet 12 and a control switch 13. Elliptical heads 2 are fixed at both ends of the cylinder 1, an oil inlet 4 is fixed inside one of the elliptical heads 2, a connecting rod 5 is fixed at one end inside the cylinder 1, a buffer plate 6 is fixed at the bottom of the connecting rod 5, a foam-breaking net fixing frame 7 is fixed in the middle of the cylinder 1, a foam-breaking wire mesh 8 is fixed inside the foam-breaking net fixing frame 7, an air outlet pipe 9 is fixed at the other end inside the cylinder 1, the air outlet pipe 9 passes through the cylinder 1 and the operating platform 3 and extends to the outside, and a demister 10 is fixed at the bottom of the air outlet pipe 9 The internal rotation of the demister 10 is connected with a fog catching blade 11, and an oil outlet 12 is fixed at the bottom of one end of the cylinder 1, and the internal rotation of the oil outlet 12 is connected with a control switch 13; when the oil-gas mixture enters the cylinder 1 from the oil inlet 4, the oil-gas mixture is buffered by the buffer plate 6 to reduce the liquid flow rate, and the oil-gas mixture will produce liquid foam, which will gradually gather through the foam breaking screen 8 to form larger liquid droplets and fall to the bottom of the cylinder 1, thereby achieving the purpose of removing the liquid foam, and the gas separated from the oil-gas mixture carries liquid droplets, and the fog catching blade 11 serves the purpose of removing the liquid droplets in the gas, and the gas is discharged through the gas outlet pipe 9, and the liquid is discharged through the oil outlet 12, and the discharge flow is controlled by the control switch 13;

[0032] A pressure gauge 20 is fixed on the top of one end of the operating platform 3, an inspection port 21 is fixed on one side of the top of the operating platform 3, a cover plate 22 is threadedly connected to the top of the inspection port 21, handles 23 are fixed on both sides of the top of the cover plate 22, and a safety valve 24 is fixed on the other side of the top of the operating platform 3; the pressure inside the cylinder 1 is detected by the setting of the pressure gauge 20, and the cover plate 22 and the handle 23 are set, and the handle 23 can be used to drive the cover plate 22 to open from the outside of the inspection port 21 to inspect and repair the inside of the cylinder 1 when necessary, and the safety valve 24 can be set to control the pressure inside the cylinder 1;

[0033] Both ends of the bottom of the cylinder 1 are fixed with base support plates 25, and the bottom of the base support plate 25 is fixed with a base fixing plate 26, and four end corners of the base fixing plate 26 are provided with mounting holes 27; the arrangement of the base support plate 25, the base fixing plate 26 and the mounting holes 27 can make the buffer tank relatively stable when placed somewhere, and can be fixed through the mounting holes 27;

[0034] Support bars 29 are fixed at both ends of the top of the base support plate 25, and the top of the support bar 29 is fixed to the operating platform 3. Two fixing columns 28 are fixed inside the elliptical head 2, and one end of the fixing column 28 is fixed to the operating platform 3. The fixing of the fixing column 28 and the support bar 29 makes the operating platform 3 more firmly fixed, preventing the staff from working on the operating platform 3 and causing accidents and injuries due to loose installation;

[0035] A guardrail 30 is fixed on the top of the operating platform 3, and a ladder 31 is fixed on one side of the guardrail 30; the guardrail 30 is provided to protect the workers on the operating platform 3 from falling accidentally, and the ladder 31 is provided to make it convenient for the workers to go up and down the operating platform 3 to work;

[0036] Handrails 32 are fixed at both ends of one side of the ladder 31; the handrails 32 allow workers to hold onto the ladder when climbing, making it safer when climbing up and down.

[0037] Embodiment 2

[0038] Reference Figure 3 A novel buffer tank, wherein the liquid level measuring mechanism comprises a first connecting pipe 14, a float liquid level gauge 15, a first fixing rod 16, a second connecting pipe 17, a glass liquid level gauge 18 and a second fixing rod 19, wherein the first connecting pipe 14 is fixed to one end of one side of the cylinder body 1, the float liquid level gauge 15 is fixed to one end of the first connecting pipe 14, the first fixing rod 16 is fixed to the outside of the float liquid level gauge 15, one end of the first fixing rod 16 is fixed to the cylinder body 1, the second connecting pipe 17 is fixed to the other end of one side of the cylinder body 1, the glass liquid level gauge 18 is fixed to one end of the second connecting pipe 17, the second fixing rod 19 is fixed to one side of the glass liquid level gauge 18, and one end of the second fixing rod 19 The end is fixed to the cylinder 1; a float level gauge 15 and a glass level gauge 18 are arranged at both ends of one side of the cylinder 1, and the float level gauge 15 and the glass level gauge 18 are backup for each other to prevent the level gauge from being damaged or the measurement value from being inaccurate when only one is used. The two level gauges are installed at different positions to detect the liquid levels at different positions inside the cylinder 1. The first connecting pipe 14 and the float level gauge 15 are connected to measure the liquid level at one end, and the second connecting pipe 17 and the glass level gauge 18 are connected to measure the liquid level at the other end. The first fixing rod 16 fixes the float level gauge 15 to one end of one side of the cylinder 1, and the second fixing rod 19 fixes the glass level gauge 18 to the other end of the defogger cylinder 1.

[0039] The use process of a novel buffer tank provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0040] When the oil-gas mixture enters the cylinder 1 from the oil inlet 4, the oil-gas mixture is buffered by the buffer plate 6 to reduce the liquid flow rate, and the oil-gas mixture will produce liquid foam, which gradually gathers through the foam-breaking screen 8 to form larger liquid droplets and falls to the bottom of the cylinder 1, thereby achieving the purpose of removing the liquid foam. The gas separated from the oil-gas mixture carries liquid droplets, and the mist catching blades 11 are used to remove the liquid droplets in the gas. The gas is discharged through the gas outlet pipe 9, and the liquid is discharged through the oil outlet 12. The discharge flow rate is controlled by the control switch 13;

[0041] A float level gauge 15 and a glass level gauge 18 are provided at both ends of one side of the cylinder 1. The float level gauge 15 and the glass level gauge 18 are backup for each other to prevent damage to the level gauge or inaccurate measurement when only one is used. The two level gauges are installed at different positions to detect the liquid levels at different positions inside the cylinder 1. The first connecting pipe 14 is connected to the float level gauge 15 to measure the liquid level at one end, and the second connecting pipe 17 is connected to the glass level gauge 18 to measure the liquid level at the other end. The first fixing rod 16 fixes the float level gauge 15 at one end of one side of the cylinder 1, and the second fixing rod 19 fixes the glass level gauge 18 at the other end of the defog cylinder 1.

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the utility model disclosed above are only used to help explain the utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the utility model to only specific implementation methods. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can well understand and use the utility model. The utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A new type of buffer tank, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cylinder (1), an elliptical seal (2) and an operating platform (3), wherein both ends of the cylinder (1) are equipped with elliptical seals (2), the top of the cylinder (1) is equipped with an operating platform (3), the cylinder (1) and the elliptical seal (2) are internally equipped with a buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism, and one side of the cylinder (1) is equipped with a liquid level measuring mechanism; The buffering foam breaking and mist catching mechanism comprises an oil inlet (4), a connecting rod (5), a buffer plate (6), a foam breaking net fixing frame (7), a foam breaking wire net (8), an air outlet pipe (9), a demister cylinder (10), a mist catching blade (11), an oil outlet (12) and a control switch (13); both ends of the cylinder (1) are fixed with elliptical heads (2), one of the elliptical heads (2) is fixed with an oil inlet (4); a connecting rod (5) is fixed to one end of the cylinder (1), a buffer plate (6) is fixed to the bottom of the connecting rod (5), and the cylinder (1) is provided with a plurality of connecting rods (5). A foam breaking net fixing frame (7) is fixed in the middle of the interior, a foam breaking wire net (8) is fixed inside the foam breaking net fixing frame (7), an air outlet pipe (9) is fixed at the other end of the interior of the cylinder (1), the air outlet pipe (9) penetrates the cylinder (1) and the operating platform (3) and extends to the outside, a defogger (10) is fixed at the bottom of the air outlet pipe (9), a fog catching blade (11) is rotatably connected inside the defogger (10), an oil outlet (12) is fixed at the bottom of one end of the cylinder (1), and a control switch (13) is rotatably connected inside the oil outlet (12); The liquid level measuring mechanism comprises a first connecting tube (14), a float liquid level gauge (15), a first fixing rod (16), a second connecting tube (17), a glass liquid level gauge (18) and a second fixing rod (19); the first connecting tube (14) is fixed to one end of one side of the cylinder (1); the float liquid level gauge (15) is fixed to one end of the first connecting tube (14); the first fixing rod (16) is fixed to the outside of the float liquid level gauge (15); one end of the first fixing rod (16) is fixed to the cylinder (1); the second connecting tube (17) is fixed to the other end of one side of the cylinder (1); the glass liquid level gauge (18) is fixed to one end of the second connecting tube (17); the second fixing rod (19) is fixed to one side of the glass liquid level gauge (18); one end of the second fixing rod (19) is fixed to the cylinder (1).

2. A novel buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure gauge (20) is fixed to the top of one end of the operating platform (3), an inspection port (21) is fixed to one side of the top of the operating platform (3), a cover plate (22) is threadedly connected to the top of the inspection port (21), handles (23) are fixed to both sides of the top of the cover plate (22), and a safety valve (24) is fixed to the other side of the top of the operating platform (3).

3. A novel buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the bottom of the cylinder (1) are fixed with base support plates (25), the bottom of the base support plates (25) is fixed with a base fixing plate (26), and four inner corners of the base fixing plate (26) are provided with mounting holes (27).

4. A novel buffer tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: Support bars (29) are fixed at both ends of the top of the base support plate (25), and the top of the support bar (29) is fixed to the operating platform (3). Two fixing columns (28) are fixed inside the elliptical head (2), and one end of the fixing column (28) is fixed to the operating platform (3).

5. A novel buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guardrail (30) is fixed on the top of the operating platform (3), and a ladder (31) is fixed on one side of the guardrail (30).

6. A novel buffer tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: Handrails (32) are fixed at both ends of one side of the ladder (31).

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