Efficient energy-saving natural gas valve

By designing a high-efficiency energy-saving natural gas valve including connecting pipes, valves, high-pressure tanks, vacuum pumps and exhaust pumps, the problem of natural gas loss when existing natural gas valves are removed when cleaning the filter screen is removed, and the temporary storage of natural gas and the cleaning function of filter screens is realized, minimizing energy loss and improving energy utilization efficiency.

CN222937640UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03SICHUAN HUAKEWEI MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422110708.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-29
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-29

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Technical Problem

The existing natural gas valves do not have the function of natural gas in the transmission and discharge pipeline connected to the temporary storage connection pipe and the connection pipe, which will cause the remaining natural gas in the pipe to be lost when the connection pipe is removed and the filter is blocked, and it will not have the function of clearing and blocking the filter, which will affect the energy utilization efficiency.

Method used

A highly efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve is designed, including connecting pipes, valves, high-pressure tanks, vacuum pumps and exhaust pumps. By stopping the gas delivery of the natural gas pipeline, the vacuum pump is used to suck natural gas into the high-pressure tank. After cleaning, the exhaust pump is used to re-emission the natural gas into the pipeline, realizing the temporary storage of natural gas and the cleaning and blocking function of the filter.

Benefits of technology

This design can control natural gas flow while minimizing energy loss and improving energy utilization efficiency. Through the cooperation of flow sensors and processors, people can be reminded to clear the filter screen in time to reduce the resistance to natural gas flow.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of natural gas valves, and discloses an efficient energy-saving natural gas valve which comprises a connecting pipe, a valve body is installed on one side of the top of the connecting pipe, a high-pressure tank is placed on one side of the valve body, and a box body is fixedly installed on one side of the valve body. A flow sensor is installed on the side, close to the high-pressure tank, of the connecting pipe, and a filter screen is fixedly installed on the side, close to the sensor, in the connecting pipe. By arranging the valve, the high-pressure tank and the vacuum pump, if a filter screen in the valve needs to be cleaned, before the valve is disassembled, natural gas in the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline can be sucked into the high-pressure tank by stopping gas conveying of the natural gas pipeline and opening the negative-pressure pump, and after the connecting pipe is assembled again after cleaning is completed, the vacuum pump can be opened. According to the structure, the temporarily stored natural gas can be discharged into the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline again through the exhaust pump, the natural gas can be temporarily stored, and the energy loss can be reduced to the maximum extent while the flow of the natural gas is controlled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of natural gas valves, in particular to an energy-efficient natural gas valve. Background Technique

[0002] The natural gas valve is a new type of safety supporting device for gas pipeline projects; it is used to cut off, connect, and regulate the gas in the pipeline, and has good control characteristics and closing and sealing performance; it is applicable to various gas medium pipelines such as city gas, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, and oxygen.

[0003] In the process of realizing the present utility model, the inventor found that the following problems in the prior art have not been solved: the existing natural gas valve does not have the function of temporarily storing the natural gas in the connecting pipe and the gas transmission and discharge natural gas pipeline connected to the connecting pipe. When the connecting pipe needs to be disassembled to clean the filter screen, the remaining natural gas in the pipe will be lost, and it does not have the function of cleaning the filter screen, increasing the resistance of the natural gas flow and affecting the energy utilization efficiency. Therefore, an energy-efficient natural gas valve is urgently needed to be improved. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an energy-efficient natural gas valve to solve the problems raised in the background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: an energy-efficient natural gas valve, including a connecting pipe, one side of the top of the connecting pipe is provided with a valve, a high-pressure tank is placed on one side of the valve, and a box body is fixedly installed on one side of the valve;

[0006] A flow sensor is installed on one side of the connecting pipe close to the high-pressure tank, and a filter screen is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting pipe close to the sensor;

[0007] The valve rod is integrally formed and movably arranged on the top of the valve, and a handwheel is fixedly installed on the top of the valve rod;

[0008] On both sides of the front wall of the high-pressure tank, a vacuum pump and an exhaust pump are respectively connected and arranged. The bottoms of the vacuum pump and the exhaust pump are both connected with a through pipe, and the through pipe is connected with a connecting pipe. The outside of the bottom of the high-pressure tank near the through pipe is fixedly connected with the connecting pipe through a support leg. A storage battery is fixedly installed on the top of the high-pressure tank. The components such as the valve, the high-pressure tank and the vacuum pump can be used in cooperation. During the use of the high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve, when it is necessary to clean the filter screen in the valve, before disassembling the valve, the gas transmission in the natural gas pipeline can be stopped, and the vacuum pump can be started to suck the natural gas in the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline into the high-pressure tank. After the cleaning is completed and the connecting pipe is reinstalled, the temporarily stored natural gas can be discharged back into the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline through the exhaust pump. This structure can store natural gas temporarily. The valve can control the flow rate of natural gas while minimizing energy loss.

[0009] As an alternative embodiment of the technical solution of the present application, an alarm and a processor are fixedly installed in the box body. The data output end of the flow sensor is connected to the data input end of the processor, and the signal output end of the processor is connected to the signal input end of the alarm. The storage battery is electrically connected to the vacuum pump, the exhaust pump and the alarm through wires. The flow sensor and the processor can be used in cooperation. The flow rate of the gas behind the filter screen can be detected by the flow sensor. When the flow rate is continuously less than the threshold value for a set time, the processor issues an instruction, and the alarm emits an alarm sound to remind the personnel to disassemble the connecting pipe in time to clean the filter screen. By optimizing the internal structure, the resistance of the natural gas flow is reduced, the energy utilization efficiency is improved, and it is highly efficient and energy-saving.

[0010] As an alternative embodiment of the technical solution of the present application, flanges are fixedly installed on the outer sides of both ends of the connecting pipe, and a plurality of groups of annularly arranged positioning holes are formed in the flanges. The positioning holes of the flanges can be penetrated by bolts and the limiting components on both sides of the natural gas pipelines, and then the nuts are rotated for the detachable connection of the connecting pipe and the natural gas transmission and exhaust pipelines.

[0011] As an alternative embodiment of the technical solution of the present application, a drag reducer layer is coated on the inner wall of the connecting pipe. It is a high-molecular compound with the function of reducing resistance. When it is added to the fluid during fluid transportation, effects such as increasing the flow rate and reducing the energy consumption can be achieved.

[0012] As an alternative embodiment of the technical solution of the present application, an indication plate is fixedly installed on one side of the front wall of the valve. The corresponding procedures can be informed to the operators through the guiding words on the indication plate, which is convenient for different personnel to understand and use in the initial stage.

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

[0014] 1. The utility model relates to an efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve. By setting a valve, a high-pressure tank and a vacuum pump, during the use of the efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve, when it is necessary to clean the filter screen inside the valve, before disassembling the valve, the gas transmission in the natural gas pipeline can be stopped, and the vacuum pump can be turned on to suck the natural gas in the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline into the high-pressure tank. After the cleaning is completed and the connecting pipe is reinstalled, the temporarily stored natural gas can be discharged back into the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline through the exhaust pump. This structure can temporarily store natural gas and can minimize energy loss while controlling the natural gas flow rate.

[0015] 2. The utility model relates to an efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve. By setting a flow sensor and a processor, the gas flow rate behind the filter screen can be detected by the flow sensor. When the flow rate continuously remains less than the threshold value for a set time, the processor issues an instruction, and the alarm sounds to remind the personnel to disassemble the connecting pipe in time to clean the blocked filter screen. By optimizing the internal structure, the resistance of natural gas flow is reduced, the energy utilization efficiency is improved, and it is efficient and energy-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Other features, purposes and advantages of the present utility model will become more obvious by reading the detailed description of the non-restrictive embodiments with reference to the following drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic front view structure diagram of the whole efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic side view cross-sectional structure diagram of the box body part of the efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the connection part between the connecting pipe and the flange of the efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1, connecting pipe; 11, flange; 12, flow sensor; 13, drag reducer layer; 14, positioning hole; 2, valve; 21, indicator plate; 22, valve stem; 23, handwheel; 3, box body; 31, alarm; 32, processor; 4, high-pressure tank; 41, vacuum pump; 42, exhaust pump; 43, storage battery; 44, through pipe; 5, filter screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved purposes and functions of the present utility model easy to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3, the present utility model provides a technical solution: an efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve, including a connecting pipe 1. The inner wall of the connecting pipe 1 is coated with a drag-reducing agent layer 13, which is a high-molecular compound with the function of reducing resistance. When added to the fluid during fluid transportation, it can achieve effects such as increasing the flow rate and reducing energy consumption. On one side of the top of the connecting pipe 1, a valve 2 is installed. On one side of the front wall of the valve 2, an indicator plate 21 is fixedly installed. Through the guiding words on the indicator plate 21, the corresponding procedures can be informed to the operator, facilitating the initial understanding and use by different personnel. On one side of the valve 2, a high-pressure tank 4 is placed. On one side of the valve 2, a box body 3 is fixedly installed. On the outer sides of both ends of the connecting pipe 1, flanges 11 are fixedly installed, and a plurality of groups of annularly arrayed positioning holes 14 are opened in the flanges 11. Through the positioning holes 14 of the flanges 11, bolts can be passed through and the limiting components of the natural gas pipes on both sides can be passed through, and then the nuts are screwed to realize the detachable connection of the connecting pipe and the natural gas pipeline; on one side of the connecting pipe 1 close to the high-pressure tank 4, a flow sensor 12 is installed, and a filter screen 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting pipe 1 close to the sensor; on the top of the valve 2, a valve stem 22 is integrally formed and movably arranged, and a handwheel 23 is fixedly installed on the top of the valve stem 22; on both sides of the front wall of the high-pressure tank 4, a vacuum pump 41 and an exhaust pump 42 are respectively communicated. The bottoms of the vacuum pump 41 and the exhaust pump 42 are both communicated with a through pipe 44, and the through pipe 44 is communicated with the connecting pipe 1. The outside of the bottom of the high-pressure tank 4 close to the through pipe 44 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 1 through a support leg, and a storage battery 43 is fixedly installed on the top of the high-pressure tank 4.

[0023] In this technical solution, through the cooperation of components such as the valve 2, the high-pressure tank 4, and the vacuum pump 41, during the use of the efficient and energy-saving natural gas valve, when it is necessary to clean the filter screen 5 inside the valve 2, before disassembling the valve 2, the gas transmission of the natural gas pipeline can be stopped, and by turning on the vacuum pump 41, the natural gas in the connecting pipe 1 and the natural gas pipeline can be sucked into the high-pressure tank 4. After the cleaning is completed and the connecting pipe 1 is reinstalled, the temporarily stored natural gas can be discharged back into the connecting pipe 1 and the natural gas pipeline through the exhaust pump 42. This structure can store the natural gas temporarily, and can minimize the energy loss while controlling the natural gas flow rate.

[0024] In some technical solutions, an alarm 31 and a processor 32 are fixedly installed in the box body 3. The data output end of the flow sensor 12 is connected to the data input end of the processor 32, and the signal output end of the processor 32 is connected to the signal input end of the alarm 31. The storage battery 43 is electrically connected to the vacuum pump 41, the exhaust pump 42, and the alarm 31 through wires respectively.

[0025] In this technical solution, components such as the flow sensor 12 and the processor 32 can be used in cooperation. The flow sensor 12 can detect the gas flow rate behind the filter screen 5. When the flow rate setting time continuously is less than the threshold value, the processor 32 issues an instruction, and the alarm 31 emits an alarm sound to remind the personnel to timely disassemble the connecting pipe 1 to clear the filter screen 5. By optimizing the internal structure, the resistance of natural gas flow is reduced, the energy utilization efficiency is improved, and it is highly energy-efficient.

[0026] Working principle: It should be noted that the present utility model is a highly energy-efficient natural gas valve. The components are all common standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Its structure and principle can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or by conventional test methods.

[0027] When using a highly energy-efficient natural gas valve, carry the natural gas valve to one side of the natural gas transmission pipeline, then place the valve 2 between two groups of natural gas pipelines, and then pass bolts through the positioning holes 14 of the flange 11 to connect with the adjacent natural gas pipeline for flow control of natural gas pipeline transportation;

[0028] By providing the valve 2, the high-pressure tank 4 and the vacuum pump 41, during the use of the highly energy-efficient natural gas valve, when it is necessary to clean the filter screen 5 inside the valve 2, before disassembling the valve 2, the gas transmission of the natural gas pipeline can be stopped, and by turning on the vacuum pump 41, the natural gas in the connecting pipe 1 and the natural gas pipeline can be sucked into the high-pressure tank 4. After the cleaning is completed and the connecting pipe 1 is reinstalled, the temporarily stored natural gas can be discharged back into the connecting pipe 1 and the natural gas pipeline through the exhaust pump 42. This structure can temporarily store natural gas, and can minimize energy loss while controlling the natural gas flow rate. By providing the flow sensor 12 and the processor 32, the flow sensor 12 can detect the gas flow rate behind the filter screen 5. When the flow rate setting time continuously is less than the threshold value, the processor 32 issues an instruction, and the alarm 31 emits an alarm sound to remind the personnel to timely disassemble the connecting pipe 1 to clear the filter screen 5. By optimizing the internal structure, the resistance of natural gas flow is reduced, the energy utilization efficiency is improved, and it is highly energy-efficient.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve, characterized by: It comprises a connecting pipe (1), a valve (2) is installed on one side of the top of the connecting pipe (1), a high-pressure tank (4) is placed on one side of the valve (2), and a box body (3) is fixedly installed on one side of the valve (2); A flow sensor (12) is installed on the side of the connecting pipe (1) close to the high-pressure tank (4), and a filter screen (5) is fixedly installed on the side of the connecting pipe (1) close to the sensor; The top of the valve (2) is integrally formed with a valve stem (22) and is movably provided thereon, and a hand wheel (23) is fixedly mounted on the top of the valve stem (22); A vacuum pump (41) and an exhaust pump (42) are respectively connected to the two sides of the front wall of the high-pressure tank (4); a through pipe (44) is connected to the bottom of the vacuum pump (41) and the exhaust pump (42); and the through pipe (44) is connected to the connecting pipe (1); the bottom of the high-pressure tank (4) near the outer side of the through pipe (44) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (1) through a support foot; and a storage battery (43) is fixedly installed on the top of the high-pressure tank (4).

2. The high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm (31) and a processor (32) are fixedly installed in the box body (3); a data output end of the flow sensor (12) is connected to a data input end of the processor (32); a signal output end of the processor (32) is connected to a signal input end of the alarm (31); and the storage battery (43) is electrically connected to the vacuum pump (41), the exhaust pump (42) and the alarm (31) respectively through wires.

3. The high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Flanges (11) are fixedly mounted on the outer sides of both ends of the connecting pipe (1), and a plurality of groups of positioning holes (14) in an annular array are provided in the flange (11).

4. The high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the connecting pipe (1) is coated with a drag reducing agent layer (13).

5. The high-efficiency and energy-saving natural gas valve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: An indicator sign (21) is fixedly mounted on one side of the front wall of the valve (2).