Ignition controller and release flare system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ignition controller and a release flare system. The ignition controller comprises a battery, a switch assembly, a time relay and a high voltage generator. The switch assembly is arranged between the battery and the time relay, the input end of the high-voltage generator is connected with the time relay, and the output end of the high-voltage generator is connected with the ignition needle. According to the utility model, a working power supply is provided by the battery to output an electric signal, the electric signal of the battery is output when the switch assembly is operated to be in a conducting state, and the time relay controls a path between the switch assembly and the high-voltage generator to be conducted in a delayed manner when receiving the electric signal; the high-voltage generator generates high-voltage pulses according to received electric signals and discharges through the ignition needle so as to ignite and combust combustible gas, the battery can be replaced conveniently, a working power source can be obtained without moving the ignition controller large in size and weight everywhere, the time relay is arranged so that ignition time can be accurately controlled, and safety is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ignition control, in particular to an ignition controller and a venting torch system. Background Art

[0002] The flare system is mainly used in the petroleum, natural gas, chemical, metallurgy and other industries to burn the tail gas generated in the production process and the combustible gas emitted in the event of an accident. It is an auxiliary production equipment used in the natural gas gathering and transportation process to ensure the safe production of process equipment.

[0003] Existing flare systems use high-voltage discharge to ignite the vent gas, either directly or by igniting a pilot burner. The flame from the pilot burner then ignites the vent gas. However, when the ignition controller in the flare system needs to be charged, its large size and weight make it difficult to move, making charging extremely inconvenient. Furthermore, the ignition controller cannot precisely control the timing of a single ignition, resulting in low safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to design an ignition controller in order to solve the above problems.

[0005] The utility model achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An ignition controller is applied to a flare system, wherein the flare system includes an ignition needle, and the ignition controller includes:

[0007] A battery, disposed in the battery box, and configured to output an electrical signal;

[0008] a switch assembly, the switch assembly being connected to the battery and configured to output an electrical signal from the battery when the switch assembly is actuated and in a conducting state;

[0009] a high-voltage generator, wherein an output end of the high-voltage generator is connected to the ignition needle, and the high-voltage generator is used to generate a high-voltage pulse and discharge through the ignition needle when receiving the electrical signal;

[0010] A time relay, wherein the input end of the time relay is connected to the switch component, the output end of the time relay is connected to the input end of the high-voltage generator, and the time relay is used to control the delayed conduction of the path between the switch component and the high-voltage generator when receiving the electrical signal.

[0011] The utility model also provides a flare venting system, which includes an ignition needle and the above-mentioned ignition controller.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] The ignition controller uses a battery to provide working power to output electrical signals. When the switch component is activated and is in the on state, the battery's electrical signal is output. When receiving the electrical signal, the time relay controls the delayed conduction of the path between the switch component and the high-voltage generator. The high-voltage generator generates a high-voltage pulse from the received electrical signal and discharges it through the ignition needle to ignite and burn the combustible gas. The battery in the utility model can be easily replaced, and the working power can be obtained without moving the large and heavy ignition controller around. A time relay is also provided to accurately control the ignition time, which is safer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is the overall block diagram of the ignition controller of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ignition controller of the utility model;

[0016] In the figure: 1- ignition controller, 11- battery, 12- boost circuit, 13- switch assembly, 14- time relay, 15- intermediate relay, 16- high voltage generator, 17- indicator light, 2- ignition pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the described embodiments are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and illustrated in the drawings herein may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations.

[0018] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", "left", "right", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are directions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, or are directions or positional relationships commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These directions or positional relationships are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present utility model.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms “first”, “second”, etc. are merely used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "disposed" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean 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 between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the ignition controller 1 is applied to the flare system, the flare system includes an ignition needle 2, and the ignition controller 1 includes:

[0025] A battery 11 is provided in the battery box 11, and the battery 11 is used to output an electrical signal;

[0026] a switch assembly 13, the switch assembly 13 being connected to the battery 11 and configured to output an electrical signal from the battery 11 when the switch assembly 13 is activated and in a conducting state;

[0027] A high-voltage generator 16, wherein the output end of the high-voltage generator 16 is connected to the ignition needle 2, and the high-voltage generator 16 is used to generate a high-voltage pulse and discharge through the ignition needle 2 when receiving the electrical signal;

[0028] The time relay 14 has an input end connected to the switch component 13, and an output end of the time relay 14 is connected to the input end of the high-voltage generator 16. The time relay 14 is used to control the delayed conduction of the path between the switch component 13 and the high-voltage generator 16 when receiving the electrical signal, and output the electrical signal to the high-voltage generator 16.

[0029] In this embodiment, the battery 11 can be two D-type batteries 11 connected in series and then placed in the battery 11 box. Since the voltage of one D-type battery 11 is 1.5V, a DC voltage of 3V can be obtained by connecting two D-type batteries 11 in series. In addition, the battery 11 is detachably placed in the battery 11 box. If the battery 11 is exhausted, it can be replaced with a new battery 11 to provide power. This can avoid the laborious movement of the large and heavy ignition controller 1 and the complicated wiring problems, and is extremely convenient.

[0030] In this embodiment, the switch component 13 can be implemented by a switch component 13 that connects the path between the battery 11 and the time relay 14 when any action is taken, such as a push button switch or a rotary switch; the high-voltage generator 16 can be implemented by a DC high-voltage generator 16 that can convert 12V DC voltage into a 20kV high-voltage pulse arc; wherein, the time relay 14 is a power control device based on time control, that is, it controls the opening and closing state of the circuit according to the set time parameters. It is suitable for timing control and cycle control of electrical equipment, and has the characteristics of high control accuracy, adjustable time parameters, and fast response speed. It can be understood that when the switch component 13 is activated by the staff and is in the on state, the electrical signal of the battery 11 is transmitted to the time relay 14; when receiving the electrical signal, the time relay 14 controls the delayed conduction of the path between the switch component 13 and the high-voltage generator 16, that is, after the set delay time, the electrical signal is transmitted to the high-voltage generator 16, and then the high-voltage generator 16 converts the electrical signal into a 20kV high-voltage pulse arc and discharges it through the ignition needle 2 to ignite and burn the combustible gas, thereby accurately controlling the ignition time of the ignition controller 1 and improving safety.

[0031] In this embodiment, the ignition controller 1 uses a battery 11 to provide working power to output an electrical signal. When the switch component 13 is activated and is in the on state, the electrical signal of the battery 11 is output. When receiving the electrical signal, the time relay 14 controls the delay conduction of the path between the switch component 13 and the high-voltage generator 16. The high-voltage generator 16 generates a high-voltage pulse from the received electrical signal and discharges it through the ignition needle 2 to ignite and burn the combustible gas. The battery 11 in the utility model can be easily replaced, and the working power can be obtained without moving the large and heavy ignition controller 1 around. A time relay 14 is provided to accurately control the ignition time, which is safer.

[0032] In one embodiment, an intermediate relay 15, a first end of the intermediate relay 15 is connected to the time relay 14, a second end of the intermediate relay 15 is connected to the input end of the high-voltage generator 16, and the intermediate relay 15 is used to transmit the electrical signal output by the time relay 14 to the high-voltage generator 16.

[0033] The intermediate relay 15 in this embodiment is a power control device, essentially adding a set of intermediate relays to a circuit. It can transmit and enhance various signals, thereby enabling automation and remote control. It features features such as reverse polarity protection, automatic tripping for leakage current, and noise suppression, making it suitable for low-voltage and high-current electrical control. It will be understood that after receiving the electrical signal output by the time relay 14, the intermediate relay 15 transmits the signal to the high-voltage generator 16, thereby enabling transmission of electrical signals between the time relay 14 and the high-voltage generator 16.

[0034] In one embodiment, the ignition controller 1 further includes an indicator light 17, which is connected to the second end of the intermediate relay 15. The indicator light 17 is configured to light up when the intermediate relay 15 receives the electrical signal, indicating that the ignition controller 1 is in working condition.

[0035] In this embodiment, the indicator light 17 can be implemented by a light-emitting diode or other light-emitting element. When the time relay 14 ends the delay, the electrical signal is transmitted to the high-voltage generator 16 via the intermediate relay 15. At the same time, the electrical signal is also transmitted to the indicator light 17 via the intermediate relay 15. The indicator light 17 is lit when it receives the electrical signal to indicate that the ignition controller 1 is in working condition, which is convenient for the staff to observe the working condition of the flare system.

[0036] In one embodiment, the ignition controller 1 further includes a boost circuit 12, the input end of the boost circuit 12 is connected to the battery 11, and the output end of the boost circuit 12 is connected to the switch component 13. The boost circuit 12 is used to receive the electrical signal and output the electrical signal after boosting the electrical signal.

[0037] In this embodiment, the boost circuit 12 can be implemented using any boost circuit 12 capable of boosting an electrical signal, such as a DC-DC converter or a boost circuit. In this embodiment, the boost circuit 12 is preferably a DC-DC converter, which is used to boost the electrical signal. It is understood that the DC-DC converter boosts the 3V DC voltage electrical signal output by the battery 11 to output a 12V DC voltage electrical signal, thereby achieving voltage boosting.

[0038] In one embodiment, the switch assembly 13 is a rotary switch, and the rotary switch is configured to output the electrical signal when it is rotated to a preset position.

[0039] In this embodiment, when the rotary switch is turned to the preset position by the staff, the path between the battery 11 and the time relay 14 is opened to transmit the electrical signal of the battery 11 to the time relay 14; compared with the push button switch, the rotary switch needs to be turned to the preset position to be in the on state, which can prevent false triggering.

[0040] The present invention also proposes a venting flare system, which includes an ignition needle 2 and the above-mentioned ignition controller 1; the specific structure of the ignition controller 1 refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since the present venting flare system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above-mentioned embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0041] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ignition controller, characterized in that: Applicable to a flare system, the flare system includes an ignition needle, and the ignition controller includes: A battery, disposed in the battery box, and configured to output an electrical signal; a switch assembly, the switch assembly being connected to the battery and configured to output an electrical signal from the battery when the switch assembly is actuated and in a conducting state; a high-voltage generator, wherein an output end of the high-voltage generator is connected to the ignition needle, and the high-voltage generator is used to generate a high-voltage pulse and discharge through the ignition needle when receiving the electrical signal; A time relay, wherein the input end of the time relay is connected to the switch component, and the output end of the time relay is connected to the input end of the high-voltage generator. The time relay is used to control the delayed conduction of the path between the switch component and the high-voltage generator when receiving the electrical signal, and output the electrical signal to the high-voltage generator.

2. The ignition controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ignition controller also includes an intermediate relay, a first end of the intermediate relay is connected to the time relay, a second end of the intermediate relay is connected to the input end of the high-voltage generator, and the intermediate relay is used to transmit the electrical signal output by the time relay to the high-voltage generator.

3. The ignition controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ignition controller further includes an indicator light connected to the second end of the intermediate relay. The indicator light is configured to light up when the intermediate relay receives the electrical signal, indicating that the ignition controller is in a working state.

4. The ignition controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ignition controller also includes a boost circuit, the input end of the boost circuit is connected to the battery, the output end of the boost circuit is connected to the switch component, and the boost circuit is used to receive the electrical signal and output the electrical signal after boosting it.

5. The ignition controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The boost circuit includes a DC-DC converter, and the DC-DC converter is used to perform a boost conversion process on the electrical signal.

6. The ignition controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch assembly is a rotary switch, and the rotary switch is used to output the electrical signal when it is rotated to a preset position.

7. A flare system, characterized in that: The flare system includes an ignition needle and an ignition controller according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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