Condensate water collecting device for air cooler of water-turbine generator set
By designing a condensate water collection device for air cooler of water turbine generator sets, the moisture and short circuit problems caused by the openness of condensate water collection methods in the prior art are solved, and more efficient condensate water collection and safe and stable operation of the generator set are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421981710.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-15
AI Technical Summary
The condensate water collection method of the existing water turbine generator set air coolers is open, which causes humid walls in the wind tunnel and increases the air humidity inside the generator, which may cause short circuits of generator components, resulting in accident shutdown.
A condensate water collection device including a collection box and a water outlet pipe is designed to collect and discharge the condensate water through the air cooler housing by connecting it to the air cooler housing. The water outlet pipes of all collection components are connected to the drainage main pipe and are discharged centrally to the water collection ditch of the factory.
It improves the efficiency of condensate collection, reduces the time when condensate is exposed to the air, reduces the internal humidity of the generator set, reduces the probability of short-circuiting components, and ensures the safe and stable operation of the generator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of hydro-generators, and particularly relates to a condensate water collection device for an air cooler of a hydro-generator set. Background Art
[0002] The air cooler of a hydro-generator set is used to cool the stator of the generator. Usually, water is used as the cooling medium. Due to the large temperature difference between the cooler and the air, a large amount of condensate water is usually generated. Under normal circumstances, the condensate water usually drops into the air duct below the air cooler and is collected through the drainage ditch at the bottom of the air duct. This open condensate water collection method will make the wall inside the air duct become damp, thereby increasing the air humidity inside the generator. And a part of the condensate water enters the generator through the air circulation of the generator set. In severe cases, it may cause the insulation of the generator components to decrease, resulting in a short circuit of the generator components, and then leading to an accident shutdown. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a condensate water collection device for an air cooler of a hydro-generator set to solve the problems existing in the prior art in view of the deficiencies of the prior art.
[0004] The technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0005] A condensate water collection device for an air cooler of a hydro-generator set includes a plurality of collection components. Each collection component includes a collection box and a water outlet pipe connected to the bottom of the collection box. The collection box is used to connect with the outer shell of the air cooler, collect the condensate water of the air cooler, and discharge it through the water outlet pipe. It also includes a main drainage pipe, and the water outlet pipes of all collection components are communicated with the main drainage pipe.
[0006] Preferably, the collection box includes a bottom plate and side plates connected to three sides of the bottom plate. An ear plate is also connected to two of the side plates, and bolt holes are provided on the two ear plates for connecting with the air cooler.
[0007] Preferably, the water outlet pipe is welded to the collection box.
[0008] Preferably, the water outlet pipe is detachably connected to the main drainage pipe.
[0009] Preferably, the water outlet pipe is detachably connected to the main drainage pipe through a pipe joint.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] A condensate water collection device for a hydro-generator air cooler provided by the utility model can improve the collection efficiency of the condensate water of the hydro-generator air cooler, reduce the time of the condensate water of the air cooler exposed in the air, lower the humidity inside the hydro-generator, reduce the probability of component short-circuit of the hydro-generator, and create conditions for the civilized production of the power plant.
[0012] By adding the condensate water collection device provided by the utility model at the bottom of the air cooler and directly discharging it into the total drainage loop pipe at the bottom through a special pipeline, the original method of collecting condensate water in the drainage ditch in the wind tunnel is cancelled. In this way, the diffusion position of the condensate water can be greatly reduced through the fixed pipeline, thereby reducing the air humidity inside the generator, improving the operating environment of the generator, and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the generator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 It is a partial side view of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 It is an installation schematic diagram of the collection box and the air condenser in the utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the collection box in the utility model.
[0017] In the above-mentioned drawings: 1. Collection box; 2. Water outlet pipe; 3. Total drainage pipe; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Side plate; 13. Ear plate; 14. Bolt hole; A. Air condenser; B. Plant catch basin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, as Figures 1 - 3 shown, this embodiment provides a condensate water collection device for a hydro-generator air cooler, including a plurality of collection components. The collection components include a collection box 1 and a water outlet pipe 2 connected to the bottom of the collection box 1. The collection box 1 is used to connect with the outer shell of the air cooler A, collect the condensate water of the air cooler A, and discharge it through the water outlet pipe 2; it also includes a total drainage pipe 3, and the water outlet pipes 1 of all collection components are communicated with the total drainage pipe 3.
[0020] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, when the above-mentioned embodiment is implemented, the collection box 1 includes a bottom plate 11 and side plates 12 connected to three sides of the bottom plate 11. Two ear plates 13 are further connected to two of the side plates 12, and bolt holes 14 are formed in the two ear plates 13 for connecting to the air cooler A.
[0021] Taking an air cooler with an effective cooling tube width of 1500 mm and an outer width of 1600 mm as an example, a rectangular collection box 1 with a length of 1500 mm, a width of 100 mm, and a height of 100 mm is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 2 mm during production. Ear plates 13 with a length of 50 mm are added to both ends thereof, and circular holes with a diameter of 12 mm are formed at the middle position as bolt holes 14.
[0022] When this embodiment is in use, the condensate collection device is placed on the air cooler of the water turbine unit, marks are made at the installation holes of the condensate collection device, and holes are drilled on the air cooler.
[0023] After the bolt holes 13 are drilled, the condensate collection device is installed on the water turbine air cooler A using M12 bolts. After being fixed, glass glue is applied at the bottom of the condensate collection device and the air cooler as a seal to prevent the collected condensate from flowing into the wind tunnel through the gaps.
[0024] After the condensate collection device is fixed, a hole with a diameter of 15 mm is opened at its bottom for installing an outlet pipe to drain the condensate into the main drainage pipe and then centrally discharged into the plant catchment ditch B.
[0025] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the connection strength, the stability of use, and improve the weather resistance, the outlet pipe 2 and the collection box 1 are welded and connected in this embodiment.
[0026] In some preferred embodiments, for the convenience of maintenance and replacement, in this embodiment, the outlet pipe 2 and the main drainage pipe 3 are detachably connected.
[0027] In some embodiments, the outlet pipe 2 and the main drainage pipe 3 are detachably connected through a pipe joint. When some collection components need to be maintained, they can be quickly disassembled and replaced through the pipe joint.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A condensate collection device for an air cooler of a hydro-generator set, characterized in that: It includes multiple collecting components, which include a collecting box and a water outlet pipe connected to the bottom of the collecting box. The collecting box is used to be connected to the shell of the air cooler and collect the condensed water of the air cooler and discharge it through the water outlet pipe. It also includes a drainage main pipe, and the water outlet pipes of all collecting components are connected to the drainage main pipe.
2. The condensate collection device for the air cooler of a hydro-generator set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting box comprises a bottom plate and side plates connected to three sides of the bottom plate, wherein two side plates are further connected to an ear plate, and bolt holes are provided on the two ear plates for connecting to the air cooler.
3. The condensate collection device for the air cooler of a hydro-generator set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe is connected to the collecting box by welding.
4. The condensate collection device for the air cooler of a hydro-generator set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe is detachably connected to the main drainage pipe.
5. The condensate collection device for the air cooler of a hydro-generator set according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe is detachably connected to the main drainage pipe via a pipe joint.