Conditioner for corn steam tabletting production

Abstract

The utility model provides a conditioner for corn steam tabletting production. The tank body of the conditioner is transversely placed and is divided into three bin sections; the tank body comprises a first silo, a second silo, a third silo, a first silo feed port, a first silo discharge port, a second silo feed port, a second silo discharge port, a third silo feed port, a third silo discharge port, an auger, an air seal machine and a power system. Compared with different single-bin hardening and tempering, the three-stage hardening and tempering provided by the utility model can better control the gelatinization degree of corn starch, and compared with single-temperature hardening and tempering, the three-stage hardening and tempering can more effectively cover the gelatinization range of the corn starch, different temperatures can promote gelatinization of different types of starch particles, and the gelatinization degree of the corn starch is improved. Therefore, the gelatinization degree and the uniformity of the whole corn are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of feed processing, in particular to a conditioner for corn steam flake production. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of science and technology, various industries are placing increasingly high demands on equipment performance. In the feed processing industry, steam pellet conditioners are a crucial piece of equipment in the steam pelleting process. To improve equipment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, minimize water waste, and minimize manual labor, technological innovation and optimization of steam pellet conditioners are necessary. In actual production, traditional steam pellet conditioners have certain shortcomings, such as high water consumption, long processing times, high energy consumption, and complex operation. To address these issues, the development of a steam pellet conditioner with superior performance to meet market demand has broad application prospects. Utility Model Content

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a conditioner for corn steam flake production.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solution. The utility model proposes a conditioner for corn steam flake production. The tank body of the conditioner is placed horizontally and is divided into three silo sections. The tank body includes a first silo 1, a second silo 2, a third silo 3, a first silo feed port 4, a first silo discharge port 5, a second silo feed port 6, a second silo discharge port 7, a third silo feed port 8, a third silo discharge port 9, an auger 10, an air lock 14 and a power system 16.

[0005] The first silo 1 is at the top, with the opening at the upper left end being the first silo feed port 4, and the lower right end being the first silo discharge port 5 which is connected to the second silo feed port 6 at the upper right end of the second silo 2. The second silo 2 is located directly below the first silo 1, and a second silo discharge port 7 is provided at the lower left end of the second silo 2, which is connected to the third silo feed port 8 at the upper left end of the third silo 3. The third silo 3 is located directly below the second silo 2, and the third silo discharge port 9 at the lower right end of the third silo 3 is connected to the air lock 14. There is an auger 10 inside each silo, and a power system 16 outside each silo; the left end of each auger 10 is connected to its corresponding power system 16, crossing the entire silo from left to right.

[0006] Furthermore, the conditioner further includes an observation window 12 . An observation window 12 is provided in the middle section of the front of each of the three silos. A temperature gauge 121 and a pressure gauge 122 are provided on the observation window 12 .

[0007] Furthermore, the conditioner further includes a steam input port 11 , and each silo is provided with three steam input ports 11 , which are arranged at equal distances.

[0008] Furthermore, the conditioner further includes a pressure relief valve 13 , and a pressure relief valve 13 is provided at the right end of each silo.

[0009] Furthermore, a pneumatic valve 15 is provided on the air lock 14 .

[0010] Furthermore, the three silos of the tank body are all made of thermal insulation materials.

[0011] Furthermore, the conditioner as a whole is supported and placed by an external bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the power system 16 is used to provide power to the auger 10 for conditioning.

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

[0014] 1. The utility model adopts a non-immersion method, which can greatly shorten the overall production time. Soaking usually requires 12-24 hours of pre-immersion before processing. The non-immersion method can be processed directly, greatly shortening the processing time, improving processing efficiency, and reducing water waste.

[0015] 2. The utility model can stir the corn with the steam by the auger, and the time for the corn to be tempered in the silo can be controlled by adjusting the auger speed.

[0016] 3. The observation window of the utility model can observe the tempering condition of the corn inside the silo, so as to judge whether the tempering requirements are met, and then adjust the speed of the auger.

[0017] 4. The pressure gauge and temperature gauge described in the present invention can observe the pressure and temperature of each compartment, and compare them with the control system to promptly discover and correct problems.

[0018] 5. Compared with different single-bin conditioning, the three-stage conditioning proposed by the present invention can better control the gelatinization degree of corn starch. Compared with single temperature conditioning, the three-stage temperature conditioning of high, medium and low can more effectively cover the gelatinization range of corn starch. Different temperatures can promote the gelatinization of different types of starch granules, thereby improving the gelatinization degree and uniformity of the whole corn.

[0019] 6. The air lock described in the utility model adds a pneumatic valve to realize the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the silo, ensuring the internal pressure of the tempering tank while allowing the material to flow out smoothly. Compared with the air lock without adding a pneumatic valve, the frequency of material blockage is reduced, maintenance is easy, operation efficiency is improved, and labor costs are saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a conditioner for producing corn steam flakes described in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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 ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] Please see the attached Figure 1 The present invention provides a conditioner for corn steam flake production. The conditioner tank is placed horizontally and divided into three sections. The tank includes a first silo 1, a second silo 2, a third silo 3, a first silo feed port 4, a first silo discharge port 5, a second silo feed port 6, a second silo discharge port 7, a third silo feed port 8, a third silo discharge port 9, an auger 10, an air lock 14, and a power system 16.

[0024] The first silo 1 is at the top, with the opening at the upper left end being the first silo feed port 4, and the lower right end being the first silo discharge port 5 which is connected to the second silo feed port 6 at the upper right end of the second silo 2. The second silo 2 is located directly below the first silo 1, and a second silo discharge port 7 is provided at the lower left end of the second silo 2, which is connected to the third silo feed port 8 at the upper left end of the third silo 3. The third silo 3 is located directly below the second silo 2, and the third silo discharge port 9 at the lower right end of the third silo 3 is connected to the air lock 14. There is an auger 10 inside each silo, and a power system 16 outside each silo; the left end of each auger 10 is connected to its corresponding power system 16, crossing the entire silo from left to right.

[0025] The conditioner further includes an observation window 12 . Each of the three silos has an observation window 12 in the middle section at the front. Each of the observation windows 12 is provided with a temperature gauge 121 and a pressure gauge 122 .

[0026] The conditioner further includes a steam input port 11 . Each silo is provided with three steam input ports 11 , and the three steam input ports 11 are arranged at equal distances.

[0027] The conditioner further includes a pressure relief valve 13 , and a pressure relief valve 13 is provided at the right end of each silo.

[0028] The air lock 14 is provided with a pneumatic valve 15 .

[0029] The three silos of the tank body are all made of thermal insulation materials.

[0030] The conditioner is supported and placed as a whole by an external bracket.

[0031] The power system 16 is used to provide power to the auger 10 for conditioning.

[0032] The specific processing process of using the conditioner is as follows:

[0033] The three silos are individually conditioned at specific temperatures and pressures. Under the insulated tank, steam from three steam inlets 11 rapidly and evenly raises the temperature and pressure within the silos. Temperature gauges 121 and pressure gauges 122 located on each silo monitor whether the desired temperature and pressure have been reached. Material enters the first silo 1 through the upper left feed port 4 and slowly moves rightward under the action of the internal auger 10. The auger's stirring action ensures uniform material conditioning. An observation window 12 on the silo wall provides visibility of the material's internal state, allowing for timely adjustment of the auger's 10 speed. A pressure relief valve 13 is installed to relieve pressure in the event of excessive pressure, reducing internal pressure and preventing potential hazards. After the first stage of conditioning, the material enters the second silo 2 through the upper right feed port 6 at the lower right end of the first silo 1, where it enters the second stage of conditioning. The material is then driven by the internal auger 10, moving at a constant speed from right to left. The auger's stirring action ensures uniform material conditioning. The material enters the feed port 8 at the upper left end of the third silo 3 from the discharge port 7 at the lower left end of the second silo 2 and enters the third stage of conditioning. Under the stirring action of the auger 10, the material is evenly contacted with steam to ensure uniform conditioning. After the conditioning is completed, the material is discharged through the discharge port 9 at the lower right end of the third silo 3 through the air lock 14. Under the action of the air lock 14 with the addition of the pneumatic valve 15, the pressure in the silo is maintained while the material is discharged smoothly. The power system 16 is used to provide power to the auger 10 for conditioning. Specifically, the power system 16 is used to adjust the operating speed of the auger. This part of the power system to control the operation of the auger is well known in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] The above is a detailed introduction to a conditioner for corn steam flake production proposed in the present invention. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A conditioner for corn steam flake production, characterized in that: The tank body of the conditioner is placed horizontally and is divided into three sections; the tank body comprises a first silo (1), a second silo (2), a third silo (3), a first silo feed port (4), a first silo discharge port (5), a second silo feed port (6), a second silo discharge port (7), a third silo feed port (8), a third silo discharge port (9), an auger (10), an air lock (14) and a power system (16); The first silo (1) is at the top, with the opening at the upper left end being the first silo feed port (4), and the lower right end being the first silo discharge port (5) connected to the second silo feed port (6) at the upper right end of the second silo (2). The second silo (2) is located directly below the first silo (1). The lower left end of the second silo (2) is provided with a second silo discharge port (7), which is connected to the third silo feed port (8) at the upper left end of the third silo (3). The third silo (3) is located directly below the second silo (2). The third silo discharge port (9) at the lower right end of the third silo (3) is connected to an air lock (14). Each silo has an auger (10) inside, and a power system (16) outside. The left end of each auger (10) is connected to its corresponding power system (16), crossing the entire silo from left to right.

2. The conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The conditioner further comprises an observation window (12). The observation window (12) is opened in the middle section of the front of each of the three silos, and a temperature gauge (121) and a pressure gauge (122) are provided on each of the observation windows (12).

3. The conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conditioner further comprises a steam input port (11), and each silo is provided with three steam input ports (11), and the three steam input ports (11) are arranged at equal distances.

4. The conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that The conditioner further comprises a pressure relief valve (13), and a pressure relief valve (13) is provided at the right end of each silo.

5. The conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air lock (14) is provided with a pneumatic valve (15).

6. The conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The three silos of the tank body are all made of thermal insulation materials.

7. The conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The conditioner is supported and placed as a whole by an external bracket.

8. The conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The power system (16) is used to provide power to the auger (10) for conditioning.

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