Exhaust silencer of oil-free screw compressor

Through the combined design of the Venturi silencer tube and the small hole diffusion silencer tube, the problems of medium and low frequency and high frequency noise of the oil-free screw compressor are solved, and effective silence in a wide frequency band is achieved. The structure is simple, suitable for high-temperature environments, does not pollute gases, and has a long service life.

CN223227513UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15SUZHOU SULLAIR GAS EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202422539181.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The airflow pulsation noise generated by the oil-free screw compressor during operation is difficult to effectively reduce, especially medium, low and high frequency noises, and the existing mufflers are complex in design, high cost and easy to contaminate gases.

Method used

The Venturi silencer tube and a small hole diffusion silencer tube are designed in combination. The Venturi silencer tube includes a cylindrical inlet section, a conical contraction section, a cylindrical throttling section and a conical diffusion section. The sound impedance is used to change the medium and low frequency noise of silence. The small hole diffusion silencer tube forms jet diffusion high frequency noise through the small hole. It has a simple structure and can be used alone or in combination.

Benefits of technology

Effective noise silencing is achieved in a wide band, with a simple structure and low cost, suitable for high-temperature environments, does not pollute gases, has a long service life and does not require regular maintenance.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an exhaust silencer of an oil-free screw compressor. The exhaust silencer of the oil-free screw compressor comprises a Venturi silencing pipe and / or a small hole diffusion silencing pipe. The venturi hush pipe sequentially comprises a cylindrical inlet section, a conical contraction section, a cylindrical throttling section and a conical diffusion section from the air inlet end to the air outlet end of the venturi hush pipe, and the venturi hush pipe has an obvious muffling effect on medium and low frequency noise below 1000Hz; the small-hole diffusion hush pipe comprises an inner pipe and an outer pipe which are nested inside and outside, an air outlet is formed in the pipe wall of the outer pipe, one end of the inner pipe extends out of one end of the outer pipe to form an air inlet, a plurality of small holes are evenly formed in the pipe wall of the inner pipe, and the small-hole diffusion hush pipe has an obvious muffling effect on high-frequency noise of 1000 Hz or above; the Venturi hush pipe and the small hole diffusion hush pipe can be used independently or in a combined mode according to the actual operation condition of the compressor, and when the two hush pipes are used in a combined mode, a good muffling function can be achieved in a very wide frequency band.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mufflers, in particular to an exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor. Background Art

[0002] Oil-free screw compressors are often accompanied by large noises during actual operation, including airflow pulsation noise, mechanical vibration noise, electromagnetic noise, etc. Among them, the airflow pulsation noise at the exhaust port is dominant, so it is the main consideration in the noise reduction design of oil-free screw compressors. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides an exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor, so as to reduce the airflow pulsation noise of the oil-free screw compressor.

[0004] An embodiment of the present utility model provides an exhaust silencer for an oil-free screw compressor, comprising a Venturi silencer and / or a small-hole diffuser silencer; the Venturi silencer comprises, from its air inlet end to its air outlet end, a cylindrical inlet section, a conical contraction section, a cylindrical throttling section, and a conical diffuser section, wherein the maximum diameter end of the contraction section is connected to the inlet section, the minimum diameter end of the contraction section is connected to the throttling section, and the minimum diameter end of the diffuser section is connected to the throttling section;

[0005] The small-hole diffusion silencer pipe includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe nested inside and outside; the outer pipe is closed at both ends, and an air outlet is provided on the pipe wall of the outer pipe; the inner pipe is coaxially inserted in the outer pipe, and one end of the inner pipe extends from one end of the outer pipe to form an air inlet, and a plurality of small holes are evenly opened on the pipe wall of the inner pipe.

[0006] Optionally, the Venturi silencer tube is bent in the diffusion section to form an L-shaped elbow.

[0007] Optionally, there is a smooth transition between the inlet section and the contraction section, between the contraction section and the throttling section, and between the throttling section and the diffusion section.

[0008] Optionally, the Venturi silencer is integrally cast from cast iron or is formed by sectionally machining and then welding stainless steel.

[0009] Optionally, the air inlet end of the Venturi silencer is chamfered.

[0010] Optionally, the diameter of the air outlet end of the Venturi silencer is greater than or equal to the diameter of the air inlet end thereof.

[0011] Optionally, the diameter of the inlet section is 2 to 4 times the diameter of the throttling section.

[0012] Optionally, the cone angle of the contraction section is less than or equal to 20°.

[0013] Optionally, the diameter of the outer tube is greater than or equal to twice the diameter of the inner tube.

[0014] Optionally, the diameter of the small holes is less than 3 mm, and the total flow area of all the small holes is greater than 1.5 times the flow area of the inner tube.

[0015] Optionally, the spacing between adjacent small holes is greater than or equal to 6 times the diameter of the small holes.

[0016] Optionally, stainless steel wire is filled between the inner tube and the outer tube.

[0017] Optionally, detachable cover plates are respectively installed at both ends of the outer tube, and one end of the inner tube extends from one of the cover plates.

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Install a Venturi silencer and / or a small-hole diffusion silencer. The Venturi silencer has a significant silencing effect on medium and low-frequency noise below 1000Hz, and the small-hole diffusion silencer has a significant silencing effect on high-frequency noise above 1000Hz. The Venturi silencer and the small-hole diffusion silencer can be used separately or in combination according to the actual operating conditions of the compressor. When the two silencers are used in combination, better silencing function can be achieved in a very wide frequency band.

[0020] 2. The Venturi silencer is designed as an L-shaped elbow so that it can also serve as part of the air pipeline to simplify the air pipeline system of the compressor.

[0021] 3. It has a simple structure and low cost, and is particularly suitable for high-temperature and pollution-free applications. At the same time, it does not pollute the gas, has no wearing parts, does not require regular maintenance, has a long service life, and is not subject to the inspection scope of pressure vessels. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the Venturi muffler tube in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the chamfered air inlet end of the Venturi silencer pipe in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of one structure of a small hole diffusion silencer pipe in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of another structure of the small hole diffusion silencer pipe in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] The numbers in the figure represent:

[0029] 1. Venturi silencer;

[0030] 1.1, inlet section; 1.2, contraction section; 1.3, throttling section; 1.4, diffusion section;

[0031] 2. Small hole diffusion silencer;

[0032] 2.1. Inner tube; 2.2. Outer tube; 2.3. Air outlet; 2.4. Air inlet; 2.5. Small hole; 2.6. Cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] For the exhaust silencer of oil-free screw compressor, it usually needs to have the following characteristics:

[0035] 1. High temperature resistance

[0036] Since the exhaust temperature of the oil-free screw compressor is relatively high, the muffler material needs to be able to withstand high temperatures of 250°C for a long time.

[0037] 2. Mainly used to eliminate high-frequency noise

[0038] Due to the structural characteristics of the oil-free screw compressor, the noise at its exhaust end is mainly high-frequency noise from 1000Hz to 5000Hz.

[0039] 3. Low pressure loss

[0040] Lower pressure loss means less energy loss and more energy-efficient compressor.

[0041] 4. No pollution

[0042] Compressed air must not be contaminated during the compression process, and the fewer dust particles the better.

[0043] 5. Simple structure and small size

[0044] Due to the compact structure of the compressor, the silencer needs to be designed according to the direction of the pipeline.

[0045] According to the above requirements, combined with the arrangement of the compressor, the embodiment of the present invention provides an exhaust silencer for an oil-free screw compressor, including a venturi silencer 1 and / or a small hole diffusion silencer 2, that is, the venturi silencer 1 and the small hole diffusion silencer 2 can be used alone or as a combination. Figure 1 The venturi silencer 1 draws on some of the structural features of the venturi tube and is designed based on the principle that changes in cross-section cause changes in acoustic impedance. It has a significant silencing effect on medium and low-frequency noises below 1000 Hz. The small-hole diffusion silencer 2 utilizes the design principle of small-hole diffusion and has a significant silencing effect on high-frequency noises above 1000 Hz. The combination of the above two silencers can achieve better silencing function within a very wide frequency band; of course, you can also choose to use either the venturi silencer 1 or the small-hole diffusion silencer 2 alone according to the actual operation of the compressor.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the Venturi muffler 1 comprises, from its inlet end to its outlet end, a cylindrical inlet section 1.1, a conical contraction section 1.2, a cylindrical throttling section 1.3, and a conical diffuser section 1.4. One end of the inlet section 1.1 serves as the inlet end of the Venturi muffler 1 and is connected to the compressor's exhaust end, while the other end is connected to the maximum diameter end of the contraction section 1.2. One end of the throttling section 1.3 is connected to the minimum diameter end of the contraction section 1.2, while the other end is connected to the minimum diameter end of the diffuser section 1.4. The maximum diameter end of the diffuser section 1.4 serves as the outlet end of the Venturi muffler 1 and is connected to the rear-end pipeline or small-hole diffuser muffler 2. To minimize gas flow pressure loss, the inner surface of the Venturi muffler 1 should be as smooth as possible, with minimal surface roughness. Smooth transitions should be achieved between the inlet section 1.1 and the contraction section 1.2, between the contraction section 1.2 and the throttling section 1.3, and between the throttling section 1.3 and the diffuser section 1.4.

[0047] Furthermore, the Venturi muffler 1 can be bent into an L-shaped elbow at the diffuser section 1.4 according to the direction of the compressor exhaust pipe, so that it can also serve as part of the air pipe, thereby simplifying the air pipe system of the compressor.

[0048] The venturi muffler 1 can be made of cast iron as a whole, or can be made of stainless steel after segmented machining and welding. Since metal castings have good sound insulation performance, the venturi muffler 1 made of a whole cast has a better sound insulation function.

[0049] The diameter φA of the inlet section 1.1 can be calculated based on the exhaust volume of the compressor, and its length D can be as long as possible if the structural dimensions allow.

[0050] The cone angle G of the contraction section 1.2 is generally less than or equal to 20° and can be adjusted within a small range according to the overall structural dimensions. The length E of the contraction section 1.2 is determined by the diameter φA at the maximum diameter end, the diameter φB at the minimum diameter end, and the cone angle G.

[0051] The diameter φA of the inlet section 1.1 can be 2 to 4 times the diameter φB of the throttle section 1.3, that is, φA / φB = 2 to 4. A larger difference between the two diameters improves the noise reduction effect, but also increases the gas flow pressure loss. When the Mach number Ma of the gas at the throttle section 1.3 reaches 0.3, the gas becomes compressible, and the gas flow pressure loss increases sharply. Therefore, in general, a value of φA / φB = 2 is appropriate. The length F of the throttle section 1.3 can be the same as its diameter B.

[0052] The bending radius R of the diffuser section 1.4 is as large as possible within the scope of the structural dimensions, and the cone angle H of the diffuser section 1.4 is as small as possible within the scope of the structural dimensions, so that the cone can be gradually enlarged, thereby minimizing the disturbance pressure loss during gas flow.

[0053] The diameter φC of the air outlet end of the Venturi silencer 1 is preferably greater than or equal to the diameter φA of the air inlet end thereof, that is, φC ≥ φA.

[0054] In addition, the air inlet end of the venturi muffler 1 can be chamfered (such as Figure 3 As shown, the chamfered angles or rounded angles can be increased in size at the inlet end, and a gradually smaller transition can be formed with the contraction section 1.2 at the other end of the inlet section 1.1 to reduce the flow pressure loss of the gas.

[0055] The Venturi silencer 1 has a good silencing effect on medium and low frequency noise below 1000Hz, so it is more suitable for the first-stage exhaust pipeline of the compressor.

[0056] like Figure 4As shown, the small-hole diffusion silencer tube 2 includes an inner tube 2.1 and an outer tube 2.2, which are nested inside and outside. The outer tube 2.2 is closed at both ends and has an air outlet 2.3 on its wall. The inner tube 2.1 is coaxially inserted into the outer tube 2.2, with one end of the inner tube 2.1 extending from one end of the outer tube 2.2 to form an air inlet 2.4. Multiple small holes 2.5 are evenly distributed on the wall of the inner tube 2.1. Gas flows into the inner tube 2.1 through the air inlet 2.4 at one end of the inner tube 2.1, then flows out through the small holes 2.5 on the inner tube 2.1 and converges within the outer tube 2.2, finally flowing out through the air outlet 2.3 on the outer tube 2.2. As the gas flows out of the small holes 2.5, it forms a series of small jets, which transfer audible sound energy to the higher-frequency ultrasonic band, which has less impact on the human body. The ultrasound is quickly attenuated over a short distance, thus achieving the purpose of noise reduction.

[0057] The inner tube 2.1 and the outer tube 2.2 can be directly welded by steel pipes, which is convenient to manufacture and has low cost. Moreover, due to the small inner diameter, they avoid the inspection range of pressure vessels.

[0058] The diameter φa of the inner tube 2.1 can be the same as the diameter φC of the outlet end of the Venturi muffler 1. The diameter φb of the outer tube 2.2 is greater than or equal to twice the diameter φa of the inner tube 2.1, that is, φb ≥ 2×φa, so that there is sufficient flow area in the outer tube 2.2 to effectively reduce the flow pressure loss of the gas.

[0059] The diameter φc of small holes 2.5 should be less than 3mm to achieve a certain degree of sound absorption. Based on actual processing conditions, a diameter φc of 1mm or 1.5mm is more suitable for easy processing and good sound absorption. The number of small holes 2.5 should be such that the total flow area S1 of all small holes 2.5 is greater than 1.5 times the flow area S of the inner tube 2.1.

[0060] The spacing d between adjacent small holes 2.5 is preferably greater than or equal to 6 times the diameter φc of the small holes 2.5, that is, d ≥ 6c. The overall length L of the small hole diffusion silencer 2 is determined by the number of small holes 2.5. If the spacing d between adjacent small holes 2.5 is less than 6c due to the limitation of the overall length L, the airflow ejected from each small hole 2.5 will quickly converge, forming interference noise and greatly reducing the silencer effect. At this time, stainless steel wire can be filled between the inner tube 2.1 and the outer tube 2.2 to prevent the airflow from converging. The filling rate is generally around 30%. Of course, if stainless steel wire is filled, preventive measures such as a screen should be designed at the air outlet 2.3 to prevent the stainless steel wire from being blown out by the airflow.

[0061] Further, such as Figure 5As shown, the outer tube 2.2 can also be cast, with removable covers 2.6 mounted at each end. One end of the inner tube 2.1 extends from one of the covers 2.6. During assembly, the inner tube 2.1 and the cover 2.6 are first welded together, then bolted to the outer tube 2.2. After the stainless steel wire is filled between the inner and outer tubes 2.1, the other end of the outer tube 2.2 is sealed with another cover 2.6. This removable structure not only ensures the sound-absorbing effect of the small-hole diffusion silencer 2, but also facilitates the filling of the stainless steel wire.

[0062] In addition, in order to facilitate connection, connecting flanges can be set at the air inlet and outlet ends of the Venturi silencer 1 and the air inlet 2.4 and air outlet 2.3 of the small hole diffusion silencer 2. The shape and size of the connecting flanges can be specifically designed according to actual requirements.

[0063] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the technical solutions and core ideas of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor, characterized by: The venturi muffler comprises a venturi muffler and / or a small-hole diffuser muffler; the venturi muffler comprises a cylindrical inlet section, a conical contraction section, a cylindrical throttling section, and a conical diffuser section in sequence from the air inlet end to the air outlet end; the largest diameter end of the contraction section is connected to the inlet section, the smallest diameter end of the contraction section is connected to the throttling section, and the smallest diameter end of the diffuser section is connected to the throttling section; The small-hole diffusion silencer pipe includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe nested inside and outside; the outer pipe is closed at both ends, and an air outlet is provided on the pipe wall of the outer pipe; the inner pipe is coaxially inserted in the outer pipe, and one end of the inner pipe extends from one end of the outer pipe to form an air inlet, and a plurality of small holes are evenly opened on the pipe wall of the inner pipe.

2. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Venturi silencer tube is bent in the diffusion section to form an L-shaped elbow.

3. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a smooth transition between the inlet section and the contraction section, between the contraction section and the throttling section, and between the throttling section and the diffusion section.

4. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The venturi silencer is made of cast iron as a whole or is made of stainless steel through segmented machining and then welding.

5. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet end of the Venturi silencer is chamfered.

6. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the air outlet end of the Venturi silencer is greater than or equal to the diameter of the air inlet end thereof.

7. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the inlet section is 2 to 4 times the diameter of the throttling section.

8. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cone angle of the contraction section is less than or equal to 20°.

9. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the outer tube is greater than or equal to twice the diameter of the inner tube.

10. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the small holes is less than 3 mm, and the total flow area of all the small holes is greater than 1.5 times the flow area of the inner tube.

11. The exhaust muffler of an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between adjacent small holes is greater than or equal to 6 times the diameter of the small holes.

12. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Stainless steel wire is filled between the inner tube and the outer tube.

13. The exhaust muffler for an oil-free screw compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the outer tube are respectively installed with detachable cover plates, and one end of the inner tube extends out from one of the cover plates.