Circulating system for intelligently controlling flowing direction of concrete cooling circulating water

By using water temperature sensors and microcomputer controllers in large-volume concrete structures combined with solenoid valves, the flow direction of cooling circulating water is automatically adjusted, which solves the problem that manual operation cannot respond to concrete temperature changes in time, and improves the cooling efficiency and balance.

CN223260099UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22TIANJIN PORT ENG INST LTD OF CCCC FIRST HARBOR ENG +2
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Application Number
CN202422518832.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-08
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, manual operation to change the cooling water flow direction cannot respond to changes in concrete temperature in time, resulting in poor cooling effect of large-volume concrete structures.

Method used

The water temperature sensor and microcomputer controller are combined with solenoid valves to realize intelligent control of the flow direction of the cooling circulating water, automatically adjust the water flow direction through temperature differences or time intervals, and adjust the flow rate with the variable frequency water pump.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic adjustment of the cooling water flow direction according to the concrete temperature changes, improves the cooling efficiency and balance of large-volume concrete structures, and reduces the inconvenience of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulating system which comprises a water tank, a water pipe, a water pump, two water temperature sensors, four electromagnetic valves and a microcomputer controller. The two water temperature sensors are positioned in the mass concrete structure to be cooled and are respectively close to the two concrete cooling water inlets and outlets; the two sections of water pipes between the water tank and the mass concrete structure to be cooled are respectively a water supply pipe and a water return pipe, a water pump and an electromagnetic valve are arranged on the water supply pipe, an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water return pipe, crossed pipelines are arranged between the water supply pipe and the water return pipe, and electromagnetic valves are respectively arranged on the crossed pipelines. The cooling circulation water flow direction can be automatically changed, the concrete structure is cooled in a balanced mode, various defects caused by the fact that the water flow direction is changed through manual operation are overcome, and the overall cooling work efficiency is greatly improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of concrete construction, in particular to a concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulation system. Background Art

[0002] During the construction of large concrete structures, cooling water is often piped through the concrete to reduce internal temperatures. However, as the cooling water absorbs heat from the concrete as it flows through it, it heats up when it leaves the concrete structure. This results in a low temperature at the water inlet and a high temperature at the water outlet. To achieve a more even cooling of the concrete structure, the water inlet and outlet must be constantly swapped, meaning the direction of the cooling water flow within the concrete must be changed.

[0003] Currently, changing the direction of cooling water flow in concrete is primarily accomplished by manually operating a manual or electric valve at fixed intervals (e.g., 12 hours). Automatically changing the direction of cooling water flow based on concrete temperature fluctuations or set time intervals is not yet feasible. This manual method of changing the direction of water flow fails to account for concrete temperature fluctuations and may negatively impact the cooling effect on large concrete structures. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems caused by the existing manual operation of changing the flow direction of cooling water, the utility model provides a concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulation system, which can solve the various deficiencies of the current manual operation of changing the flow direction of cooling circulating water and realize the intelligent control of the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water.

[0005] The utility model is implemented as follows: a concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulation system includes a water tank, a water pipe, a water pump, two water temperature sensors, four solenoid valves, and a microcomputer controller. The water pipe is connected to the water tank to form a closed loop. Part of the water pipe is pre-buried in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled. The two water temperature sensors are located in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled and are respectively close to two concrete cooling water inlets and outlets of the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled.

[0006] The two sections of water pipes between the water tank and the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled are respectively a water supply pipe and a return pipe. A water pump and a solenoid valve are provided on the water supply pipe, and a solenoid valve is provided on the return pipe. A cross pipe is provided between the water supply pipe and the return pipe, and a solenoid valve is provided on each of the cross pipes to achieve the change of the flow direction of the cooling circulating water in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled; the water pump, two water temperature sensors, and four solenoid valves are all connected to a microcomputer controller.

[0007] Preferably, the water pipes pre-buried in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled are arranged in a serpentine shape.

[0008] Preferably, the water pump, the two water temperature sensors, and the four solenoid valves are all connected to the microcomputer controller via wireless communication.

[0009] Preferably, the water pump is a variable frequency water pump.

[0010] The advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0011] 1. The utility model pre-buries water temperature sensors in the concrete near the two concrete cooling water inlets and outlets of the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled and connects them to a microcomputer controller. A cross pipe is set between the water supply pipe and the return pipe, and solenoid valves are respectively set on the water supply pipe, the return pipe, and the cross pipe. The microcomputer controller is also connected to the four solenoid valves. The microcomputer controller reads the temperatures of the two water temperature sensors near the concrete cooling water inlets and outlets of the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled and compares the two. When the absolute value of the difference in concrete temperature near the concrete cooling water inlets and outlets is greater than the user-set temperature value or reaches the user-set time interval, the microcomputer controller controls the different opening and closing actions of the four solenoid valves to achieve intelligent change of the flow direction of the cooling circulation water.

[0012] 2. During the cooling process of a large concrete structure, this utility model can intelligently and automatically change the flow direction of the cooling water according to the temperature difference between the concrete near the two cooling water inlets and outlets of the large concrete structure being cooled, or according to a user-set time interval, thereby achieving a more even cooling of the large concrete structure. This system eliminates the various drawbacks associated with manual manipulation to change the water flow direction and significantly improves the overall cooling efficiency of the concrete. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The following will further describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these drawings are designed for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. In addition, unless otherwise specified, these drawings are intended only to conceptually illustrate the structures described herein and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0014] Figure 1 The principle of the intelligent control circulation system for the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water provided by the embodiment of the utility model is Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 2 The principle of the intelligent control system for the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water provided by the embodiment of the utility model is Figure 2 .

[0016] In the figure: 1. Large-volume concrete structure to be cooled; 2. Water temperature sensor 1; 3. Concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 1; 4. Solenoid valve 1; 5. Solenoid valve 2; 6. Water tank; 7. Water pump; 8. Solenoid valve 3; 9. Solenoid valve 4; 10. Microcomputer controller; 11. Concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 2; 12. Water temperature sensor 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the present invention, the following embodiments are given as examples and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "one," "two," "three," "four," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2The embodiment of the present invention provides a concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulation system, including a water tank 6, a water pipe, a water pump 7, a water temperature sensor 1 2, a water temperature sensor 2 12, a solenoid valve 1 4, a solenoid valve 2 5, a solenoid valve 3 8, a solenoid valve 4 9, and a microcomputer controller 10. The water pipe is connected to the water tank 6 to form a closed loop. Part of the water pipe is pre-buried in the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled and arranged in a serpentine shape. The water temperature sensor 1 2 and the water temperature sensor 2 12 are located in the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled and are respectively close to the concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 1 3 and the concrete cooling water outlet 1 of the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled. The cooling water inlet and outlet are located at 11; the two sections of water pipes between the water tank 6 and the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled are respectively a water supply pipe and a return pipe, a water pump 7 and a solenoid valve 4 9 are provided on the water supply pipe, a solenoid valve 1 4 is provided on the return pipe, a cross pipe is provided between the water supply pipe and the return pipe, and a solenoid valve 2 5 and a solenoid valve 3 8 are respectively provided on the cross pipe to realize the change of the flow direction of the cooling circulating water in the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled; the water pump 7, water temperature sensor 1 2, water temperature sensor 2 12, solenoid valve 1 4, solenoid valve 2 5, solenoid valve 3 8, and solenoid valve 4 9 are all connected to the microcomputer controller 10 via wireless communication.

[0021] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, in the current state, solenoid valve 1 4 is open, solenoid valve 2 5 is closed, solenoid valve 3 8 is closed, and solenoid valve 4 9 is open. The cooling circulating water is pumped out from the water tank 6 by the water pump 7, flows through the solenoid valve 4 9, and flows to the concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 2 11. After circulating in the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled, it flows out from the concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 1 3, flows through the solenoid valve 1 4 and returns to the water tank 6. The cooling circulating water flows continuously in this way.

[0023] When the microcomputer controller 10 detects that the absolute value of the temperature difference between the water temperature sensor 1 2 and the water temperature sensor 2 12 is greater than the user-set temperature value, or reaches the time interval set by the user, the microcomputer controller 10 controls the solenoid valve 1 4 to close, the solenoid valve 2 5 to open, the solenoid valve 3 8 to open, and the solenoid valve 4 9 to close, thereby realizing the intelligent change of the cooling circulation water flow direction. Figure 2 As shown, the cooling circulating water is pumped out from the water tank 6 by the water pump 7, flows through the solenoid valve 3 8, and flows to the concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 1 3. After circulating in the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled, it flows out from the concrete cooling water inlet and outlet 2 11, flows through the solenoid valve 2 5 and returns to the water tank 6. The cooling circulating water flows continuously in this way. Figure 2 The direction of water flow in the large concrete structure to be cooled is Figure 1 The direction of the cooling water in the water tank 6 and the water pump 7 remains unchanged.

[0024] In addition, the water pump 7 can be selected as a variable frequency water pump 7, and the variable frequency water pump 7 can be adjusted according to the temperature difference between the water temperature sensor 1 2 and the water temperature sensor 2 12. When the temperature difference between the two is greater than 15°C, the microcomputer controller 10 controls the variable frequency water pump 7 to increase the speed to increase the cooling circulation water flow rate, thereby reducing the temperature difference between the water temperature sensor 1 2 and the water temperature sensor 2 12. The speed of the variable frequency water pump 7 is stopped from being increased until the temperature difference between the water temperature sensor 1 2 and the water temperature sensor 2 12 meets the set value, thereby realizing intelligent adjustment and control of the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet of the concrete cooling water, improving the cooling efficiency of the large-volume concrete structure 1 to be cooled, and making the temperature of the cooled concrete structure drop more evenly.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Any simple modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A concrete cooling circulating water flow direction intelligent control circulation system, characterized in that: It includes a water tank, a water pipe, a water pump, two water temperature sensors, four solenoid valves, and a microcomputer controller. The water pipe is connected to the water tank to form a closed loop. Part of the water pipe is pre-buried in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled. The two water temperature sensors are located in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled and are respectively close to two concrete cooling water inlets and outlets of the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled. The two sections of water pipes between the water tank and the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled are respectively a water supply pipe and a return pipe. A water pump and a solenoid valve are provided on the water supply pipe, and a solenoid valve is provided on the return pipe. A cross pipe is provided between the water supply pipe and the return pipe, and a solenoid valve is provided on each of the cross pipes to achieve the change of the flow direction of the cooling circulating water in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled; the water pump, two water temperature sensors, and four solenoid valves are all connected to a microcomputer controller.

2. The intelligent control system for the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The water pipes pre-buried in the large-volume concrete structure to be cooled are arranged in a serpentine shape.

3. The intelligent control circulation system for the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The water pump, the two water temperature sensors and the four electromagnetic valves are all connected to the microcomputer controller via wireless communication.

4. The intelligent control system for the flow direction of concrete cooling circulating water according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The water pump is a variable frequency water pump.