Energy-saving air cooling tower

By introducing parallel ammonia cooling device and chiller unit design into the air-cooling tower, combined with the cooling water recovery device, the problem of insufficient cooling efficiency at high temperatures of the air-cooling tower is solved, the recycling of coolant is realized, the refrigeration efficiency and system stability are improved, and the operating costs are reduced.

CN223243368UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19LIAOCHENG LUXI FORMIC ACID CHEM CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422688316.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

The cooling efficiency of the air-cooling tower is insufficient at high temperatures, which leads to an increase in the effluent temperature, affecting the stable operation and production efficiency of the equipment. At the same time, the cooling liquid consumption is large, which increases operating costs and energy waste.

Method used

The parallel ammonia cooling device and chiller unit design are adopted, combined with the cooling water recovery device, and the recycling of cooling water is realized, the circulation efficiency is improved through a low-temperature water pump, and a collection box and discharge pipe are set up in the air-cooling tower to collect and reuse the cooling water.

Benefits of technology

It improves the utilization efficiency of coolant, reduces water resource consumption and operating costs, enhances the stability and reliability of the refrigeration system, and meets the requirements of sustainable development.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an energy-saving air cooling tower which is characterized in that an air inlet is formed in the bottom of the air cooling tower, an air outlet is formed in the top of the air cooling tower, a collecting box is arranged on the inner wall of the air cooling tower to collect cooling water, and a discharging pipeline is arranged on the collecting box to be communicated with the cooling water recycling device. The bottom of the cooling water recovery device is provided with a backflow pipeline communicated with the upper part of the air cooling tower for recovering nitrogen-cooled cooling water; the ammonia cooling device and the water chilling unit are connected in parallel. The air cooling tower has the beneficial effects that by adopting the design of the ammonia cooling device and the water chilling unit which are connected in parallel, the cooling liquid supply efficiency of the air cooling tower is effectively improved, and the cooling liquid can be more quickly and fully utilized in the heat exchange process, so that the refrigeration efficiency of the whole refrigeration system is obviously improved. Compared with a traditional single cooling mode, the system has the advantages that the stability and the reliability of the system are enhanced while efficient refrigeration is guaranteed, and the system is suitable for various application scenes needing efficient cooling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air cooling towers, in particular to an energy-saving air cooling tower. Background Art

[0002] An air-cooling tower uses water as a circulating coolant, absorbing heat from the system and releasing it into the atmosphere to lower the air temperature. The principle is that water and air flow in contact, exchanging heat to generate steam. The steam evaporates and removes heat, achieving evaporative, convective, and radiant heat transfer, thereby dissipating excess heat generated by industrial equipment and ensuring the normal operation of the system.

[0003] During the production process, due to the high temperature in summer, the cooling demand of the air-cooling tower increases, but the problem of insufficient cooling efficiency may occur. When the cooling efficiency of the air-cooling tower is insufficient, its outlet water temperature will rise, causing the outlet water temperature of the chiller to also increase. This will directly affect the stable operation and production efficiency of the equipment, and will also accelerate the wear of the equipment, shorten its service life, increase the failure rate of the equipment, and affect the continuity of the production line.

[0004] Furthermore, air-cooling towers consume significant amounts of coolant, leading to increased operating costs. This high coolant consumption requires frequent purchases and refills, increasing refill costs. Once coolant is insufficient, the equipment consumes more energy to maintain normal operation. This not only wastes energy but also increases operating costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the problem that the cooling efficiency of the current air cooling tower cannot meet the production requirements at high temperatures and the power consumption is too high;

[0006] The utility model provides an energy-saving air cooling tower. The air cooling tower is provided with an air inlet at the bottom and an air outlet at the top. The tower also includes a cooling water recovery device. A collecting box is provided on the inner wall of the air cooling tower to collect cooling water. A discharge pipe is provided in the collecting box to connect with the cooling water recovery device. A reflux pipe is provided at the bottom of the cooling water recovery device to connect with the upper part of the air cooling tower to recover cooling water after nitrogen cooling. The reflux pipe is provided with an ammonia cooling device and a chiller in parallel.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the air cooling tower is provided with a circulating water supply pipe to cool the air.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the cooling water recovery device is provided with a normal pressure nitrogen pipeline and a dirty nitrogen pipeline.

[0009] As a preferred solution, a low-temperature water pump is provided in the reflux pipeline, and the low-temperature water pump is provided between the cooling water recovery device and the ammonia cooling device.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the discharge pipe is provided with a three-way pipe connected to the cooling water input pipe.

[0011] As a preferred solution, a return water pipe is provided at the bottom of the air cooling tower to discharge the deposited cooling water.

[0012] As a preferred solution, a wire mesh demister is provided on the top of the cooling water recovery device to separate moisture from the air.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model effectively improves the coolant supply efficiency of the air-cooling tower by adopting a parallel ammonia cooling device and chiller design, allowing the coolant to be more quickly and fully utilized in the heat exchange process, thereby significantly improving the cooling efficiency of the entire refrigeration system. Compared with traditional single cooling methods, this utility model not only ensures efficient cooling, but also enhances the stability and reliability of the system, making it suitable for various applications requiring high-efficiency cooling.

[0015] 2. This utility model effectively avoids energy waste by introducing a cooling water recycling mechanism. After completing a heat exchange, the cooling water is collected and reintroduced into the system for reuse, rather than being discharged directly. This measure not only significantly reduces water consumption but also reduces the additional costs associated with wastewater treatment. This not only reduces operating costs for businesses, but also aligns with current trends in sustainable development and brings significant economic benefits to the company. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:

[0019] 1. Collection box; 2. Circulating water supply pipe; 3. Cooling water recovery device; 4. Atmospheric pressure nitrogen pipe; 5. Dirty nitrogen pipe; 6. Cryogenic water pump; 9. Air inlet; 10. Air outlet; 11. Discharge pipe; 12. Return pipe; 13. Ammonia cooling device; 14. Chiller; 15. Tee pipe; 16. Cooling water input pipe; 17. Return pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To illustrate the features of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Example:

[0022] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the utility model provides an energy-saving air-cooling tower, wherein an air inlet 9 is provided at the bottom of the air-cooling tower and an air outlet 10 is provided at the top. The air-cooling tower also includes a cooling water recovery device 3. A collecting box 1 is provided on the inner wall of the air-cooling tower to collect cooling water. The collecting box 1 is provided with a discharge pipe 11 connected to the cooling water recovery device 3. A reflux pipe 12 is provided at the bottom of the cooling water recovery device 3 to connect to the upper part of the air-cooling tower to recover the cooling water after nitrogen cooling; the reflux pipe 12 is provided with an ammonia cooling device 13 and a chiller 14 in parallel.

[0023] Preferably, in this embodiment, a circulating water supply pipe 2 is provided in the air cooling tower to water-cool the air.

[0024] Preferably, the cooling water recovery device 3 of this embodiment is provided with a normal pressure nitrogen pipeline 4 and a dirty nitrogen pipeline 5, respectively, and the recovered nitrogen is mixed for use, thereby further improving the utilization efficiency of the nitrogen.

[0025] Preferably, the return pipe 12 of this embodiment is provided with a low-temperature water pump 6, and the low-temperature water pump 6 is provided between the cooling water recovery device 3 and the ammonia cooling device 13, which significantly improves the circulation efficiency.

[0026] Preferably, the discharge pipe 11 of this embodiment is provided with a three-way pipe 15 connected to the cooling water input pipe 16. When the amount of recovered cooling water is too small, new cooling water can be temporarily introduced to ensure sufficient cooling water flow in the circulation system.

[0027] Preferably, in this embodiment, a return water pipe 17 is provided at the bottom of the air cooling tower to discharge the deposited cooling water.

[0028] In addition, in this embodiment, a wire mesh demister is provided on the top of the cooling water recovery device 3 to separate moisture from the air.

[0029] The above embodiments and accompanying drawings are intended only to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that any changes, modifications, additions, or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention do not depart from the spirit of the present invention and are intended to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention. Other related technical structures not fully disclosed in this utility model are prior art in the art.

Claims

1. An energy-saving air cooling tower, wherein an air inlet (9) is provided at the bottom of the air cooling tower and an air outlet (10) is provided at the top of the air cooling tower, characterized in that: The air-cooling tower further comprises a cooling water recovery device (3). A collecting box (1) is provided on the inner wall of the air-cooling tower to collect cooling water. The collecting box (1) is provided with a discharge pipe (11) connected to the cooling water recovery device (3). A return pipe (12) is provided at the bottom of the cooling water recovery device (3) to connect to the upper part of the air-cooling tower to recover cooling water after nitrogen cooling. The return pipe (12) is provided with an ammonia cooling device (13) and a chiller (14) connected in parallel.

2. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air cooling tower is provided with a circulating water supply pipe (2) for water-cooling the air.

3. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling water recovery device (3) is provided with a normal pressure nitrogen pipeline (4) and a dirty nitrogen pipeline (5).

4. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The return pipe (12) is provided with a low-temperature water pump (6), and the low-temperature water pump (6) is provided between the cooling water recovery device (3) and the ammonia cooling device (13).

5. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (11) is provided with a three-way pipe (15) connected to the cooling water input pipe (16).

6. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: A return water pipe (17) is provided at the bottom of the air cooling tower to discharge the deposited cooling water.

7. The energy-saving air cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire mesh demister is provided on the top of the cooling water recovery device (3) to separate moisture from the air.