Cooling device for ammonia-process electrolytic zinc electrolyte

By designing an indirect heat exchange cooling device for zinc electrolyzing in ammonia, the problem of zinc sheet mass reduction and cooling tower crystallization caused by excessive temperature in ammonia electrolyzing zinc is solved, and efficient electrolyte cooling and chloride ion reduction effects are achieved.

CN222821677UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02JIANGXI JINBOLAI RESOURCES RECYCLING NEW TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421639220.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-11
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-11

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Technical Problem

In the ammonia electrolytic zinc technology, excessive temperature will affect the electrolysis process, resulting in a decrease in the quality of the zinc sheet, and traditional air cooling devices are prone to lead to the crystallization of chlorides, affecting the cooling effect.

Method used

A cooling device for the ammonia electrolytic zinc electrolyte is designed, and the indirect heat exchange heat dissipation is adopted. Through the combination of the cooling tower, axial fan, water supply device and dispersing device, the cooling liquid is circulating and cooling, avoiding crystallization in the cooling tower.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the temperature of the electrolyte, reduces the escape of chloride ions and ammonium ions, improves the cooling effect, and extends the service life of the cooling tower.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling device for ammonia-process electrolytic zinc electrolyte, which comprises a radiator, a plurality of cooling pipes, a plurality of cooling pipes and a plurality of cooling pipes, the heat exchange device comprises a cooling tower, an axial flow fan, a water supply device and a scattering device, an opening is formed in the top of the cooling tower, the axial flow fan is arranged in the opening, and the water supply device is used for supplying cold water in the cooling tower to the heat dissipation pipes; and the water in the radiating pipe is supplied to the scattering device in the cooling tower, and the scattering device scatters the water into small liquid drops. According to the cooling tower, indirect heat exchange type heat dissipation is adopted, heat is taken away by circulating cooling water, escape of chloride ions and ammonium ions is reduced, no crystallization phenomenon occurs in the cooling tower, and meanwhile the heat dissipation effect is high.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrolytic zinc, in particular to a cooling device for ammonia-process electrolytic zinc electrolyte. Background Art

[0002] Ammonia electrolysis has strict requirements on temperature. Too high temperature will affect the electrolysis process and cause the quality of zinc flakes to decline. In addition, the electrolyte is mainly composed of ammonium chloride and zinc ammine complex. Too high temperature will deteriorate the environment. In acid electrolysis, an air cooling tower is used to cool the solution, so the temperature of the electrolytic cell can be effectively controlled and the impact on the surrounding environment is minimal. If the traditional air cooling device for acid electrolysis is used, chloride is easy to crystallize in the cooling tower, resulting in the inability to operate the cooling system normally. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problems and provide a cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is: a cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis, comprising:

[0005] A radiator, on which a plurality of heat dissipation pipes are provided;

[0006] A heat exchange device comprises a cooling tower, an axial flow fan, a water supply device and a dispersion device, wherein an opening is provided at the top of the cooling tower, the axial flow fan is arranged in the opening, the water supply device is used to supply the cold water in the cooling tower to a plurality of the heat dissipation pipes, and supply the water in the heat dissipation pipes to the dispersion device in the cooling tower, and the dispersion device disperses the water into small droplets.

[0007] Preferably, the heat dissipation pipe is serpentine-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, the radiator is a titanium radiator.

[0009] Preferably, the water supply device includes a water pump, a water supply pipe and a drain pipe, the water pipe on the water pump is connected to the cooling tower, the water supply pipe connects the water pump and one end of several of the heat dissipation pipes, and the drain pipe connects the cooling tower and the other end of several of the heat dissipation pipes.

[0010] Preferably, the breaking device includes a water distributor, which is arranged in the cooling tower and connected to the water supply device.

[0011] The utility model has the beneficial effects of: adopting indirect heat exchange type heat dissipation, heat is taken away by circulating cooling water, the escape of chloride ions and ammonium ions is reduced, and no crystallization occurs in the cooling tower, while the heat dissipation effect is strong. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1It is a stereoscopic diagram of the overall structure of the preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a radiator in a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0014] Reference numerals: radiator 10 , heat dissipation pipe 101 , cooling tower 2 , axial flow fan 3 , water pump 4 , water supply pipe 5 , drainage pipe 6 , water distributor 7 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] 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.

[0016] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 2 , a cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis, comprising:

[0017] A radiator 10, on which a plurality of heat dissipation pipes 101 are disposed;

[0018] The heat exchange device includes a cooling tower 2, an axial flow fan 3, a water supply device and a dispersion device. The cooling tower 2 is provided with an opening at the top, and the axial flow fan 3 is arranged in the opening. The water supply device is used to supply the cold water in the cooling tower 2 to a plurality of the heat dissipation pipes 101, and supply the water in the heat dissipation pipes 101 to the dispersion device in the cooling tower 2, and the dispersion device disperses the water into small droplets. In the utility model, the electrolyte flows through the radiator 10 to exchange heat with it, the water supply device works to extract the water at the bottom of the cooling tower 2 and supply it to the heat pipe 101, the cold water in the heat pipe 101 exchanges heat with the radiator 10 to take away the heat, the hot water is discharged to the dispersion device through the water supply device, and is dispersed into small droplets and drips freely, the top of the cooling tower 2 is provided with an axial flow fan 3, which draws air from bottom to top and exchanges heat with the freely dripping circulating water in countercurrent, the cooled droplets gather in the collection pool at the bottom of the cooling tower 2, and are then extracted by the water supply device to the heat pipe 101 to circulate and dissipate heat to the radiator 10, through the continuous circulation of the cooling water, the excess heat in the electrolyte is taken away, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling, and reducing the escape of chloride ions and ammonium ions, and no crystallization occurs in the cooling tower.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features:

[0020] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation pipe 101 is serpentine-shaped, which increases the contact area with the radiator 10 and achieves a better heat dissipation effect.

[0021] In this embodiment, the radiator 10 is a titanium radiator, which is not easily corroded, thereby increasing the service life of the radiator 10 .

[0022] In this embodiment, the water supply device includes a water pump 4, a water supply pipe 5 and a drain pipe 6. The water pipe on the water pump 4 is connected to the cooling tower 2. The water supply pipe 5 connects the water pump 4 and one end of the plurality of heat dissipation pipes 101. The drain pipe 6 connects the cooling tower 2 and the other end of the plurality of heat dissipation pipes 101. The water pump 4 pumps out the water in the cooling tower 2, supplies the water to the plurality of heat dissipation pipes 101 through the water supply pipe 5, and then discharges the water from the drain pipe 6 to the dispersion device, and then falls into the collection pool of the cooling tower 2 through the dispersion device.

[0023] In this embodiment, the breaking device includes a water distributor 7, which is arranged in the cooling tower 2 and connected to the water supply device. Specifically, a filler is arranged in the cooling tower 2, and the water in the drain pipe 6 falls to the bottom of the cooling tower 2 through the water distributor 7 and the filler; the water distributor 7 is a prior art and will not be described here.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations 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, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0025] 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 cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis, characterized in that: include: A radiator (10) having a plurality of heat dissipation pipes (101) disposed thereon; A heat exchange device, comprising a cooling tower (2), an axial flow fan (3), a water supply device and a dispersion device, wherein the cooling tower (2) is provided with an opening at the top, the axial flow fan (3) is arranged in the opening, the water supply device is used to supply the cold water in the cooling tower (2) to a plurality of the heat dissipation pipes (101), and to supply the water in the heat dissipation pipes (101) to the dispersion device in the cooling tower (2), and the dispersion device disperses the water into small droplets.

2. The cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation pipe (101) is in a serpentine shape.

3. The cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radiator (10) is a titanium metal radiator.

4. The cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply device comprises a water pump (4), a water supply pipe (5) and a drainage pipe (6); the water pipe on the water pump (4) is connected to the cooling tower (2); the water supply pipe (5) is connected to the water pump (4) and one end of a plurality of the heat dissipation pipes (101); and the drainage pipe (6) is connected to the cooling tower (2) and the other end of the plurality of the heat dissipation pipes (101).

5. The cooling device for zinc electrolyte in ammonia electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The breaking device comprises a water distributor (7), which is arranged on the cooling tower (2) and connected to the water supply device.