Water tower cooling compressed air device
By designing a water tower cooling compressed air device, using the cooling water in the cooling water tower to exchange heat with the copper pipe in the heat exchange mechanism, the problem of additional energy consumption of compressed air cooling devices in the prior art is solved, and rapid cooling of compressed air and energy saving is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421635660.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing compressed air cooling devices require additional energy consumption, resulting in increased operating costs for small companies.
A water tower cooling compressed air device is designed, including a cooling water tower and a heat exchange mechanism. The heat exchange mechanism is composed of a shell, a cooling pipeline group and a carrier frame. The copper pipes in the cooling pipeline group are heat exchanged with the cooling water in the cooling water tower to achieve rapid cooling of compressed air.
The heat exchange mechanism is connected to the cooling water tower, which effectively takes away the heat from the compressed air, achieves rapid cooling, saves energy consumption, and makes full use of the cooling water tower resources to reduce the resource consumption of enterprises.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of compressed air processing, in particular to a water tower cooling compressed air device. Background Art
[0002] Compressed air is a clean and safe power source produced by compressors and is widely used in various industrial equipment and tools within enterprises. After compressed air, it needs to be processed, but it is found that the cooling device currently used consumes additional energy, causing additional operating costs for small companies. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to solve the problems in the above background technology, the utility model provides a water tower cooling compressed air device.
[0004] The solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a water tower cooling compressed air device, including a cooling water tower and a heat exchange mechanism, the heat exchange mechanism including an outer shell and a cooling pipe group arranged in the shell, the outer shell including a main shell, an inlet and outlet water end cover arranged at one end of the main shell and connected to the cooling water tower for entering and exiting cooling water, and a return end cover arranged at the other end of the main shell, the inlet and outlet water end cover and the return end cover are both connected to the cooling pipe group, one side of the main shell is penetrated by an air inlet for the compressed air to enter before cooling, and the other side is penetrated by an air outlet for the compressed air to be discharged after cooling.
[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooling pipe group set in the shell, when the circulating cooling water flows inside the pipe, exchanges heat with the compressed air in the space around the cooling pipe group in the shell, which can effectively take away the heat in the compressed air and achieve rapid cooling. The cooling water in the cooling tower is fully utilized and corporate resources are saved.
[0006] Furthermore, a drain valve penetrating through the shell and used for draining condensed water is also provided at the bottom of the main shell.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, during the cooling process of the compressed air, due to the drop in temperature, the condensed moisture can be discharged through the drain valve at the bottom of the main shell.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a supporting frame for fixing the heat exchange mechanism, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the shell is also arranged in the supporting frame.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the supporting frame provides a stable supporting platform for the heat exchange mechanism and fixes it through a fixing structure to ensure the stability of the heat exchange mechanism.
[0010] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism includes at least one base fixedly mounted to the bottom of the supporting frame, the base is provided with an embedding groove for embedding the shell, and the base is also provided with a strap for fixing the shell.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the groove on the base provides a precise installation position for the shell, and the shell is tied with the upper strap to prevent it from vibrating or moving during cooling operation.
[0012] Furthermore, the cooling pipe group includes a plurality of heat exchange tubes evenly arranged in the main shell and a fixing plate arranged at the center of the main shell, and the fixing plate is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for the heat exchange tubes to penetrate and fix.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple heat exchange tubes are evenly arranged in the main shell, which increases the contact area between cooling water and compressed air, making the heat exchange process more uniform and efficient.
[0014] Furthermore, the heat exchange tube is a copper tube.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solutions, copper has excellent heat conduction function and can quickly absorb and transfer materials.
[0016] In summary, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model arranges multiple groups of heat exchange tubes in the shell and circulates with the cooling water tower, and arranges an air inlet and an air outlet on the top for the compressed air to enter and exit. The compressed air enters the shell and can exchange heat with the cooling tube in the heat exchange tube to achieve a cooling effect, and can make full use of the cooling water tower resources used for other cooling purposes, improve energy efficiency, and save corporate resources. A drain valve is arranged at the bottom of the main shell to discharge the condensed water to avoid affecting the cooling of the compressed air.
[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of this embodiment;
[0019] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of this embodiment.
[0020] In the figure: 1. heat exchange mechanism; 2. outer shell; 21. main shell; 22. water inlet and outlet end covers; 23. return end cover; 3. cooling pipe group; 31. heat exchange tube; 32. fixing plate; 33. fixing hole; 4. air inlet; 5. air outlet; 6. drain valve; 7. supporting frame; 81. base; 811. embedding groove; 82. binding belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the content of the utility model more clearly understood, the utility model is further described below based on specific embodiments in combination with the accompanying drawings.
[0022] It should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like used herein to indicate directions or positional relationships are based on directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.
[0023] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.
[0024] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, a water tower cooling compressed air device, wherein this embodiment includes a cooling water tower and a heat exchange mechanism 1, the heat exchange mechanism 1 includes a shell 2 and a cooling pipe group 3 arranged in the shell, the shell 2 includes a main shell 21, an inlet and outlet water end cover 22 arranged at one end of the main shell 21 and connected to the cooling water tower for the inlet and outlet of cooling water, and a return end cover 23 arranged at the other end of the main shell 21, the inlet and outlet water end cover 22 and the return end cover 23 are both connected to the cooling pipe group 3, one side of the main shell 21 is penetrated by an air inlet 4 for the compressed air before cooling to enter, and the other side is penetrated by an air outlet 5 for the compressed air after cooling to be discharged.
[0025] In this embodiment, the cooling pipe group 3 disposed in the shell 2 is connected to the cooling water tower in the factory, so that when the cooling water circulates inside the pipe, it exchanges heat with the compressed air in the space around the cooling pipe group 3 in the shell 2, so as to effectively remove the heat in the compressed air and achieve rapid cooling. And through the return end caps 23 at both ends and the inlet and outlet water end caps 22, the cooling water in the pipe group and the cooling water tower can be circulated, so that the cooling water tower in the enterprise can cool the compressed air at the same time as the cooling equipment, so as to make full use of the cooling water in the cooling water tower and save enterprise resources.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the main shell 21 of this embodiment is also provided with a drain valve 6 that penetrates the shell and is used to discharge condensed water. During the cooling process, the compressed air condenses and forms moisture due to the drop in temperature. The moisture can be discharged through the drain valve 6 at the bottom of the main shell 21 through the pipe connected from the bottom to the main shell 21, so as to avoid water accumulation affecting the heat exchange efficiency.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment further includes a support frame 7 for fixing the heat exchange mechanism 1, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the shell 2 is also provided in the support frame 7. The support frame 7 provides a stable support platform for the heat exchange mechanism 1. In this embodiment, the fixing mechanism is provided with two bases 81 symmetrically fixedly mounted to the bottom of the support frame 7, and the base 81 is provided with an embedding groove 811 for embedding the shell 2, and the base 81 is also provided with a strap 82 for fixing the shell 2. The embedding groove 811 on the base 81 provides a precise installation position for the shell 2, and the shell 2 is bound by the upper strap 82 to prevent it from vibrating or displacing during cooling operation.
[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the cooling pipe group 3 of this embodiment includes a plurality of heat exchange tubes 31 evenly arranged in the main shell 21 and a fixing plate 32 arranged in the center of the main shell 21, and a plurality of fixing holes 33 for the heat exchange tubes 31 to penetrate and fix are provided on the fixing plate 32. The plurality of heat exchange tubes 31 are evenly arranged in the main shell 21, which increases the contact area between the cooling water and the compressed air, making the heat exchange process more uniform and efficient. The fixing plate 32 is located in the center of the main shell 21, and each heat exchange tube 31 is firmly connected through the fixing holes 33 thereon, thereby enhancing the overall structural strength of the array of heat exchange tubes 31, preventing displacement or damage during water flow impact or system vibration, and ensuring long-term operation stability. In order to improve the heat exchange efficiency, the heat exchange tube 31 is a copper tube. Copper has excellent heat conduction function and can quickly absorb and transfer materials.
[0029] In summary, the beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: this embodiment is connected to the cooling water tower in the factory through the heat exchange mechanism 1, and the cooling water can circulate in the heat exchange tube 31 through the multiple heat exchange tubes 31 and the reflux end cover 23 and the inlet and outlet water end cover 22 in the heat exchange mechanism 1, and the compressed air entering the main shell 21 is heat exchanged to be cooled, which can save the enterprise's energy consumption and water resources and meet the modern industrial green production standards.
[0030] The embodiments described above are only preferred implementation modes of the present utility model and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by technicians in this field on the basis of the utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A water tower cooling compressed air device, characterized in that: It includes a cooling water tower and a heat exchange mechanism, the heat exchange mechanism includes an outer shell and a cooling pipe group arranged in the shell, the outer shell includes a main shell, an inlet and outlet water end cover arranged at one end of the main shell and connected to the cooling water tower for the inlet and outlet of cooling water, and a return end cover arranged at the other end of the main shell, the inlet and outlet water end cover and the return end cover are both connected to the cooling pipe group, one side of the main shell is penetrated by an air inlet for the compressed air before cooling to enter, and the other side is penetrated by an air outlet for the compressed air after cooling to be discharged.
2. A water tower cooling compressed air device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main shell is also provided with a drain valve penetrating through the shell for draining condensed water.
3. A water tower cooling compressed air device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a supporting frame for fixing and placing the heat exchange mechanism, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the shell is also arranged in the supporting frame.
4. A water tower cooling compressed air device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism comprises at least one base fixedly mounted to the bottom of the supporting frame, the base is provided with an embedding groove for embedding the shell, and the base is also provided with a strap for fixing the shell.
5. The water tower cooling compressed air device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling pipe group includes a plurality of heat exchange tubes evenly arranged in the main shell and a fixing plate arranged at the center of the main shell, and the fixing plate is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for the heat exchange tubes to penetrate and fix.
6. A water tower cooling compressed air device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange tube is a copper tube.