Experimental device for simulating natural environment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of reactor thermal hydraulic power and safety, and particularly provides an experimental device for simulating a natural environment, which comprises a water tank, a heating element and a drainage funnel, a water inlet and a water outlet are formed in the water tank; the water inlet is used for adding water into the water tank; the drainage funnel is communicated with the drainage port through a pipeline, and water in the water tank is discharged from the drainage port through the drainage funnel; the heating element is arranged below the water inlet and used for heating water entering the water tank from the water inlet. The utility model aims to solve the problem that the temperature of the flowing medium in the open circulating system is not constant, the experimental device can provide the constant-temperature and stable flowing medium for the open circulating system, and the experimental device is simple in structure and easy to implement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of reactor thermal hydraulics and safety, and specifically provides an experimental device for simulating a natural environment. Background Art

[0002] Open natural circulation uses an open system to achieve natural circulation flow and discharge heat directly into the natural environment, thereby achieving efficient energy transfer, which makes it widely used in nuclear power systems. When conducting basic experimental research on open natural circulation systems, it is difficult to use the real natural environment as a heat sink for testing. Therefore, it is necessary to design an experimental device to simulate the natural environment. The experimental device needs to meet the following functions: (1) system flow medium cooling and discharge function; (2) open water tank liquid level regulation function; (3) open natural circulation system inlet water temperature regulation function.

[0003] However, since the open circulation system does not have a cooler, it becomes a major challenge to achieve cooling and discharge within the system while also meeting the requirements of liquid level regulation and precise control of the water temperature at the inlet.

[0004] Therefore, an experimental device capable of simulating a natural environment is now provided to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] One purpose of the utility model is to provide an experimental device for simulating a natural environment, so as to provide a flow medium with a constant temperature to an open natural circulation system.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an experimental device for simulating a natural environment, comprising a water tank, a heating element and a drainage funnel arranged in the water tank;

[0007] The water tank is provided with a water inlet and a drain outlet; the water inlet is used to add water into the water tank; the drain funnel and the drain outlet are connected by a pipe, and the water in the water tank is discharged from the drain outlet through the drain funnel;

[0008] The heating element is arranged below the water inlet and is used for heating the water entering the water tank at the water inlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the heating element is arranged at the bottom of the water tank; the water inlet is arranged on a side surface close to the bottom of the water tank, and the water inlet connects the water tank with an external water source through a pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the drain outlet is located at the bottom of the water tank, and the drain funnel is located above the drain outlet; and the pipe between the drain funnel and the drain outlet is vertically arranged, and the height of the drain funnel is adjustable.

[0011] Furthermore, the water tank further includes a steam exhaust port and a heat exhaust pipe. The steam exhaust port is arranged in the middle of the water tank, and the heat exhaust pipe is connected to the steam exhaust port.

[0012] Furthermore, the steam exhaust port is connected to the heat exhaust pipe via a flange.

[0013] Furthermore, the heating element is configured as an electric heating tube, and the electric heating tube is configured in plurality; a through hole is provided on the water tank, and the wires of the plurality of electric heating tubes can pass through the through hole and be connected to an external power supply.

[0014] Furthermore, the experimental device includes a connecting piece, which is arranged at the through hole to prevent water in the water tank from leaking from the through hole.

[0015] Furthermore, a visual window is provided on the water tank so that an operator can observe the water level in the water tank.

[0016] Furthermore, the experimental device also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the heating element to control the heating temperature of the heating element; and / or, the experimental device also includes a temperature detection module for detecting the water temperature in the water tank, and the temperature detection module is electrically connected to the controller to monitor the water temperature in the water tank in real time.

[0017] Furthermore, the experimental device also includes a display module, which is arranged on the water tank and electrically connected to the temperature detection module and the controller respectively. The display module is used to display the water temperature detected by the temperature detection module.

[0018] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that, in the aforementioned technical solution of the present invention, by providing a water inlet and a drain outlet connected to the outside world on the water tank, and controlling the water temperature at the water inlet by a heating element, the water in the water tank is made to flow in a constant temperature state as a whole; by directly contacting the heated water source with the water in the water tank to condense, and then discharging it from the drain outlet through a drain funnel, the cold discharge of the water source is achieved; at the same time, a drain funnel is added so that the operator can adjust the water level in the water tank by adjusting the height of the drain funnel. The experimental device of the present invention can simulate the natural environment and provide a constant temperature flow medium for the open natural circulation system. It has a simple structure and is relatively easy to implement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is an isometric view of an experimental device for simulating a natural environment in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the experimental setup that simulates the natural environment.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 100. Experimental setup;

[0024] 1. Water tank; 11. Water inlet; 12. Heating element; 13. Drain funnel; 14. Drain outlet; 15. Steam exhaust outlet; 16. Visual window. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "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, or 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 specific circumstances.

[0028] Refer to the following Figure 1 and Figure 2 , to describe in detail the experimental device for simulating natural environment in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 is an isometric view of an experimental device for simulating a natural environment in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the experimental setup that simulates the natural environment.

[0029] It should be noted that, for the convenience of description and to enable those skilled in the art to quickly understand the technical solution of the present invention, the following text only describes the technical features that are closely related (directly or indirectly related) to the technical problem and / or technical concept to be solved by the present invention, and does not describe the technical features that are less closely related to the technical problem and / or technical concept to be solved by the present invention. Since such technical features with a lesser degree of relevance are common knowledge in the field, even if the present invention does not describe such features with a lesser degree of relevance, it will not result in insufficient disclosure of the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, an experimental device 100 for simulating a natural environment is provided, comprising a water tank 1, a heating element 12 disposed within the water tank 1, and a drainage funnel 13. The water tank 1 is provided with a water inlet 11 and a drainage funnel 14. The water inlet 11 is used to add water to the water tank 1. The drainage funnel 13 and the drainage funnel 14 are connected by a pipe, and the water in the water tank 1 is discharged from the drainage funnel 13 and the drainage funnel 14. The heating element 12 is disposed below the water inlet 11 and is used to heat the water entering the water tank 1 at the water inlet 11. The water tank 1 draws water from the outside through the water inlet 11. After the water source at the water inlet 11 is heated to the experimental temperature by the heating element 12, the heated water directly contacts the water in the water tank 1 and condenses. The heated water is then directed through the drainage funnel 13 to the drainage funnel 14 and discharged into a puddle, thereby simulating a natural environment and providing a constant-temperature flow medium for the open natural circulation system.

[0031] The heating element 12 is arranged at the bottom of the water tank 1 , and the water inlet 11 is arranged on a side surface close to the bottom of the water tank 1 , and the water inlet 11 connects the water tank 1 with an external water source through a pipe.

[0032] The drain outlet 14 is located at the bottom of the water tank 1 , and the drain funnel 13 is located above the drain outlet 14 .

[0033] The pipe between the drainage funnel 13 and the drain outlet 14 is vertically arranged, and the height of the drainage funnel 13 is adjustable. The operator can adjust the height of the drainage funnel 13 according to the experimental requirements, thereby adjusting the water level in the water tank 1.

[0034] The water tank 1 further includes a steam exhaust port 15 and a heat exhaust pipe. The steam exhaust port 15 is arranged in the middle of the water tank 1 , and the heat exhaust pipe is connected to the steam exhaust port 15 for exhausting the hot steam in the water tank 1 .

[0035] The exhaust port 15 is connected to the heat exhaust pipe through a flange.

[0036] The heating element 12 is configured as an electric heating tube, and the electric heating tube is configured as a plurality of tubes. The water tank 1 is provided with a through hole, and the wires of the plurality of electric heating tubes can pass through the through hole and be connected to an external power source.

[0037] In other embodiments of the present invention, the experimental device 100 includes a connecting piece, which is disposed at the through hole to prevent water in the water tank 1 from leaking from the through hole.

[0038] In some further embodiments of the present invention, the experimental device 100 further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the heating element 12 to control the heating temperature of the heating element 12 .

[0039] The water tank 1 is also provided with a viewing window 16 to allow the operator to observe the water level in the water tank 1. Specifically, the viewing window 16 can be formed of a transparent or translucent glass material on at least one side of the water tank 1. Alternatively, the viewing window 16 can be a separate glass window provided in the middle and / or upper portion of the water tank 1.

[0040] In other embodiments of the present invention, the experimental device further includes a temperature detection module for detecting the water temperature in the water tank 1 . The temperature detection module is electrically connected to the controller to monitor the water temperature in the water tank 1 in real time.

[0041] In other embodiments of the present invention, the experimental device further includes a display module, which is disposed on the water tank 1 and electrically connected to the temperature detection module and the controller, respectively, and is configured to display the water temperature detected by the temperature detection module. Preferably, the display module can be configured as a display screen.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention provides a water inlet 11 and a drain outlet 14 connected to the water tank 1, and controls the water temperature at the water inlet 11 via a heating element 12, thereby maintaining a constant temperature flow state within the water tank 1. The heated water source is condensed by direct contact with the water within the water tank 1, and then discharged from the drain outlet 14 via a drain funnel 13, thereby achieving cold discharge of the water source. Furthermore, the addition of the drain funnel 13 allows the operator to adjust the water level within the water tank 1 by adjusting the height of the drain funnel 13. The experimental device 100 of the present invention can simulate a natural environment, providing a constant-temperature flow medium for an open natural circulation system. It has a simple structure and is relatively easy to implement.

[0043] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the above-mentioned multiple embodiments. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may split and combine the technical solutions of the above-mentioned various embodiments, and may also make equivalent changes or replacements to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An experimental device for simulating a natural environment, characterized in that: It includes a water tank, a heating element and a drainage funnel arranged in the water tank; The water tank is provided with a water inlet and a drain outlet; the water inlet is used to add water into the water tank; the drain funnel and the drain outlet are connected by a pipe, and the water in the water tank is discharged from the drain outlet through the drain funnel; The heating element is arranged below the water inlet and is used for heating the water entering the water tank at the water inlet.

2. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element is arranged at the bottom of the water tank; The water inlet is arranged on a side surface close to the bottom of the water tank, and the water inlet connects the water tank with an external water source through a pipeline.

3. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain outlet is located at the bottom of the water tank, and the drain funnel is located above the drain outlet; and The pipe between the drainage funnel and the drainage outlet is vertically arranged, and the height of the drainage funnel is adjustable.

4. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank further comprises a steam exhaust port and a heat exhaust pipe. The steam exhaust port is arranged in the middle of the water tank. The heat exhaust pipe is connected to the steam exhaust port to exhaust the hot steam in the water tank.

5. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The steam exhaust port is connected to the heat exhaust pipe through a flange.

6. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element is configured as an electric heating tube, and the electric heating tube is configured as a plurality of tubes; and The water tank is provided with a through hole, and the wires of the plurality of electric heating tubes can pass through the through hole and be connected to an external power source.

7. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The experimental device comprises a connecting piece, which is arranged at the through hole to prevent water in the water tank from leaking from the through hole.

8. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is provided with a visual window so that an operator can observe the water level in the water tank.

9. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The experimental device further includes a controller electrically connected to the heating element to control the heating temperature of the heating element; and / or, The experimental device also includes a temperature detection module for detecting the water temperature in the water tank. The temperature detection module is electrically connected to the controller to monitor the water temperature in the water tank in real time.

10. The experimental device for simulating a natural environment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The experimental device further includes a display module, which is disposed on the water tank and electrically connected to the temperature detection module and the controller, respectively. The display module is used to display the water temperature detected by the temperature detection module.

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