Fatty acid crystallization settler

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fatty acid production, in particular to a fatty acid crystal settler, which comprises a support mechanism and a separation mechanism used for separating fatty acid crystals from water and glycerol, and the separation mechanism is mounted above the support mechanism. By arranging the separating mechanism, fatty acid mixed liquor is added into the crystallizing tank, cooling liquid penetrates through the cooling pipe after adding is completed, the temperature of the fatty acid mixed liquor in the crystallizing tank is reduced accordingly, fatty acid is cooled to form fatty acid crystals, and the valve is opened after a period of time. Fatty acid crystals, water and glycerin in the crystallizing tank are discharged through the discharging pipe, the discharged fatty acid crystals, water and glycerin fall onto the filter screen, the water and glycerin penetrate through the filter screen and fall into the collecting box, the fatty acid crystals are intercepted by the filter screen, the push plate is pushed leftwards and rightwards in the separation process, and the push plate drives the cleaning plate to move leftwards and rightwards through the connecting rod; and the cleaning plate moves left and right to clean fatty acid crystals on the filter screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fatty acid production, in particular to a fatty acid crystallization settler. Background Art

[0002] The basic principle of fatty acid production is to hydrolyze oil and fat under specific conditions into fatty acids. At this time, there are various mixtures such as fatty acids, glycerol and water in the system. Separating the effective fatty acids completes the preparation process of fatty acids. In production, a crystallizer is often used to cool the mixture so that more fatty acids are precipitated to improve the yield. On the other hand, separation equipment is often used to separate fatty acids from glycerol water, generally by centrifugation or sedimentation.

[0003] Publication No. (CN220736271U) discloses an improved crystallization settler. After fatty acids are injected into the crystallization tube, the power supply is connected to start the circulation pump. The circulation pump sends the coolant along the circulation pipe into the condensation pipe for circular movement inside the crystallization tank. Then, when the fatty acids encounter the condensation pipe, they will cool and crystallize to form fatty acid crystals. Then, after opening the discharge valve, the fatty acid crystals, water and glycerol in the crystallization tank fall through the discharge hole of the water and glycerol tank. Water and glycerol can pass through the filter screen, and then the fatty acid crystals are caught by the filter screen. When there are more fatty acid crystals, it will cause the filter screen to be blocked, which will affect the normal separation and needs to be improved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fatty acid crystallization settler to solve the above problems.

[0005] The utility model realizes the above purpose through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A fatty acid crystallization settler includes a support mechanism, and further includes a separation mechanism for separating fatty acid crystals from water and glycerol. The separation mechanism is installed above the support mechanism.

[0007] The separation mechanism includes a bearing plate. A fixing frame is installed above the bearing plate. A crystallization tank is installed on the fixing frame. A feed pipe is fixed above the crystallization tank. A sealing cover is fixed at the upper end of the feed pipe. A discharge pipe is fixed below the crystallization tank. A valve is fixed on the discharge pipe. A cooling pipe is fixed on the crystallization tank. A separation component is installed on the bearing plate. The separation component includes a base. A collection box is arranged inside the base. A first fixing frame is installed above the base. A second fixing frame is arranged inside the first fixing frame. A fixing box is installed above the second fixing frame. A filter screen is installed inside the fixing box. A cleaning plate is arranged above the filter screen. A connecting rod is fixed on the side of the cleaning plate. A push plate is fixed at the end of the connecting rod away from the cleaning plate.

[0008] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support block, and the support pad is installed below the support block.

[0009] Preferably, an auxiliary mechanism is installed on the separation mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism includes a vertical plate, an electric push rod is installed on the side of the vertical plate, a mounting plate is fixed at one end of the electric push rod away from the vertical plate, and an electromagnet is fixed on the side of the mounting plate away from the electric push rod.

[0010] Preferably, the support pad is bonded to the support block, and the material of the support pad is rubber.

[0011] Preferably, the material of the cooling pipe is copper, and the material of the push plate is iron.

[0012] Preferably, the material of the vertical plate is stainless steel, and the electric push rod is connected to the vertical plate by bolts.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] By providing a separation mechanism, when using the device, open the sealing cover, add the fatty acid mixture into the crystallization tank through the feed pipe, and after the addition is completed, re-use the sealing cover to seal the feed pipe. The coolant passes through the cooling pipe, and the temperature of the fatty acid mixture in the crystallization tank decreases accordingly. The fatty acid cools down to form fatty acid crystals. After a period of time, open the valve, and the fatty acid crystals, water and glycerol in the crystallization tank are discharged through the discharge pipe. The discharged fatty acid crystals, water and glycerol fall onto the filter screen. The water and glycerol pass through the filter screen and fall into the collection box, while the fatty acid crystals are intercepted by the filter screen. During the separation process, push the push plate left and right. The push plate drives the cleaning plate to move left and right through the connecting rod, and the cleaning plate moves left and right to clean the fatty acid crystals on the filter screen. In this way, it can avoid the situation that the filter screen is blocked due to excessive fatty acid crystals, thus ensuring the normal progress of the separation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a fatty acid crystal settler according to the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a front view of a fatty acid crystal settler according to the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the fixing frame in a fatty acid crystal settler according to the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the crystallization tank in a fatty acid crystallization settler according to the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the base in a fatty acid crystallization settler according to the present utility model.

[0021] The description of the reference numerals is as follows:

[0022] 1. Support mechanism; 101. Support block; 102. Support pad; 2. Separation mechanism; 201. Carrier plate; 202. Fixed frame; 203. Crystallization tank; 204. Feed pipe; 205. Sealing cover; 206. Discharge pipe; 207. Valve; 208. Cooling pipe; 209. Base; 210. Collection box; 211. First fixed frame; 212. Second fixed frame; 213. Fixed box; 214. Filter screen; 215. Cleaning plate; 216. Connecting rod; 217. Pushing plate; 3. Auxiliary mechanism; 301. Vertical plate; 302. Electric push rod; 303. Mounting plate; 304. Electromagnet. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0025] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0026] As Figures 1-5 shown, a fatty acid crystallization settler includes a support mechanism 1, and further includes a separation mechanism 2 for separating fatty acid crystals from water and glycerol. The separation mechanism 2 is installed above the support mechanism 1.

[0027] In the present utility model, the support mechanism 1 includes a support block 101 and a support pad 102. The support pad 102 is installed below the support block 101; the support pad 102 is bonded to the support block 101, and the material of the support pad 102 is rubber; the support block 101 and the support pad 102 cooperate to support the equipment above.

[0028] In the present utility model, the separation mechanism 2 includes a bearing plate 201, a fixing frame 202, a crystallization tank 203, a feed pipe 204, a sealing cover 205, a discharge pipe 206, a valve 207, a cooling pipe 208, a base 209, a collection box 210, a first fixing frame 211, a second fixing frame 212, a fixing box 213, a filter screen 214, a cleaning plate 215, a connecting rod 216, and a pushing plate 217. The fixing frame 202 is installed above the bearing plate 201, the crystallization tank 203 is installed on the fixing frame 202, the feed pipe 204 is fixed above the crystallization tank 203, the sealing cover 205 is fixed to the upper end of the feed pipe 204, the discharge pipe 206 is fixed below the crystallization tank 203, the valve 207 is fixed on the discharge pipe 206, the cooling pipe 208 is fixed on the crystallization tank 203, the base 209 is installed on the bearing plate 201, the collection box 210 is arranged inside the base 209, the first fixing frame 211 is installed above the base 209, the second fixing frame 212 is arranged inside the first fixing frame 211, the fixing box 213 is installed above the second fixing frame 212, the filter screen 214 is installed inside the fixing box 213, the cleaning plate 215 is arranged above the filter screen 214, the connecting rod 216 is fixed to the side of the cleaning plate 215, and the pushing plate 217 is fixed to the end of the connecting rod 216 away from the cleaning plate 215; the cooling pipe 208 is made of copper, and the pushing plate 217 is made of iron; when using the device, open the sealing cover 205, add the fatty acid mixture into the crystallization tank 203 through the feed pipe 204, and after adding, use the sealing cover 205 to seal the feed pipe 204 again. The coolant passes through the cooling pipe 208, and the temperature of the fatty acid mixture in the crystallization tank 203 decreases accordingly. The fatty acid cools down to form fatty acid crystals. After a period of time, open the valve 207, and the fatty acid crystals, water, and glycerol in the crystallization tank 203 are discharged through the discharge pipe 206. The discharged fatty acid crystals, water, and glycerol fall onto the filter screen 214. The water and glycerol pass through the filter screen 214 and fall into the collection box 210, while the fatty acid crystals are intercepted by the filter screen 214. During the separation process, push the pushing plate 217 left and right. The pushing plate 217 drives the cleaning plate 215 to move left and right through the connecting rod 216. The cleaning plate 215 moves left and right to clean the fatty acid crystals on the filter screen 214. In this way, it can avoid the situation that the filter screen 214 is blocked due to excessive fatty acid crystals, thereby ensuring the normal progress of the separation.

[0029] In the present utility model, an auxiliary mechanism 3 is installed on the separation mechanism 2. The auxiliary mechanism 3 includes a vertical plate 301, an electric push rod 302, a mounting plate 303, and an electromagnet 304. The electric push rod 302 is installed on the side of the vertical plate 301. The mounting plate 303 is fixed to the end of the electric push rod 302 away from the vertical plate 301. The electromagnet 304 is fixed to the side of the mounting plate 303 away from the electric push rod 302. The vertical plate 301 is made of stainless steel, and the electric push rod 302 is connected to the vertical plate 301 by bolts. When using the device, insert the second fixing frame 212 into the first fixing frame 211 to complete the installation of the fixing box 213. Then move the push plate 217 to make it fit with the electromagnet 304, and start the electromagnet 304. The electromagnet 304 is energized to adsorb the push plate 217. When it is necessary to clean the fatty acid crystals on the filter screen 214 during the subsequent separation process, control the electric push rod 302 to continuously expand and contract. The expansion and contraction of the electric push rod 302 drive the push plate 217 to move left and right. The push plate 217 drives the cleaning plate 215 to move left and right through the connecting rod 216. The left and right movement of the cleaning plate 215 cleans the fatty acid crystals on the filter screen 214. By adopting the above method, the cleaning plate 215 can automatically move left and right, effectively reducing the workload of the staff.

[0030] In the above structure: when using the device, insert the second fixing frame 212 into the first fixing frame 211 to complete the installation of the fixing box 213. Then move the push plate 217 to make it fit with the electromagnet 304, and start the electromagnet 304. The electromagnet 304 is energized to adsorb the push plate 217. Open the sealing cover 205, and add the fatty acid mixture into the interior of the crystallization tank 203 through the feed pipe 204. After the addition is completed, use the sealing cover 205 to seal the feed pipe 204 again. The coolant passes through the cooling pipe 208, and the temperature of the fatty acid mixture in the crystallization tank 203 decreases accordingly. The fatty acid cools down to form fatty acid crystals. After a period of time, open the valve 207, and the fatty acid crystals, water, and glycerol in the crystallization tank 203 are discharged through the discharge pipe 206. The discharged fatty acid crystals, water, and glycerol fall onto the filter screen 214. The water and glycerol pass through the filter screen 214 and fall into the collection box 210, while the fatty acid crystals are intercepted by the filter screen 214. Control the electric push rod 302 to continuously expand and contract. The expansion and contraction of the electric push rod 302 drive the push plate 217 to move left and right. The push plate 217 drives the cleaning plate 215 to move left and right through the connecting rod 216. The left and right movement of the cleaning plate 215 cleans the fatty acid crystals on the filter screen 214.

[0031] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art of this industry should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed.

Claims

1. A fatty acid crystallization settler, comprising a support mechanism (1), characterized in that: It also includes a separation mechanism (2) for separating fatty acid crystals from water and glycerol, wherein the separation mechanism (2) is installed above the support mechanism (1); The separation mechanism (2) comprises a bearing plate (201), a fixing frame (202) is mounted above the bearing plate (201), a crystallization tank (203) is mounted on the fixing frame (202), a feed pipe (204) is fixed above the crystallization tank (203), a sealing cover (205) is fixed to the upper end of the feed pipe (204), a discharge pipe (206) is fixed below the crystallization tank (203), a valve (207) is fixed on the discharge pipe (206), a cooling pipe (208) is fixed on the crystallization tank (203), a separation component is mounted on the bearing plate (201), and the separation component comprises a base ( 209), a collecting box (210) is arranged inside the base (209), a first fixed frame (211) is installed above the base (209), a second fixed frame (212) is arranged inside the first fixed frame (211), a fixed box (213) is installed above the second fixed frame (212), a filter screen (214) is installed inside the fixed box (213), a cleaning plate (215) is arranged above the filter screen (214), a connecting rod (216) is fixed to the side of the cleaning plate (215), and a push plate (217) is fixed to one end of the connecting rod (216) away from the cleaning plate (215).

2. A fatty acid crystallization settler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (1) comprises a support block (101), and a support pad (102) is installed below the support block (101).

3. A fatty acid crystallization settler according to claim 2, characterized in that: An auxiliary mechanism (3) is installed on the separation mechanism (2), and the auxiliary mechanism (3) includes a vertical plate (301), an electric push rod (302) is installed on the side of the vertical plate (301), a mounting plate (303) is fixed to one end of the electric push rod (302) away from the vertical plate (301), and an electromagnet (304) is fixed to one side of the mounting plate (303) away from the electric push rod (302).

4. A fatty acid crystallization settler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support pad (102) is bonded to the support block (101), and the material of the support pad (102) is rubber.

5. A fatty acid crystallization settler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling tube (208) is made of copper, and the push plate (217) is made of iron.

6. A fatty acid crystallization settler according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material of the vertical plate (301) is stainless steel, and the electric push rod (302) is connected to the vertical plate (301) via bolts.

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