Edible oil refining equipment

By using an edible oil refining equipment designed with a stirring shaft and adsorption plate under vacuum conditions, the problems of high temperature oxidation and insufficient contact in the traditional decolorization process are solved, achieving the effect of efficient decolorization and reducing oil oxidation.

CN223357614UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19HENAN WORK INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422124890.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

In the traditional edible oil decolorization process, atmospheric pressure decolorization has the problem of high temperature leading to oxidation, and insufficient contact between the adsorbent and the oil leads to incomplete decolorization.

Method used

Decolorization is carried out under vacuum conditions. Combined with the design of stirring shaft and adsorption plate, the activated carbon adsorption plate is used to mix with edible oil in a vacuum environment, and steam is introduced into the oil through heating tubes and nozzles to improve contact uniformity and efficiency.

Benefits of technology

Under vacuum conditions, the adsorption capacity of the adsorbent is improved, the oxidation loss of oil is reduced, efficient contact and uniform mixing of edible oil and adsorbent are achieved, and the decolorization efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides edible oil refining equipment which is characterized in that a top cover is arranged at the top of a decolorizing tank, a feeding pipe, an auxiliary material pipe, a vacuum pipe and a stirring motor are arranged on the top cover, an adsorbent is added into the decolorizing tank through the auxiliary material pipe, edible oil is added into the decolorizing tank through the feeding pipe, the vacuum pipe is connected with vacuum equipment, and a stirring shaft is arranged in the center of the top cover; the stirring shaft is driven by a stirring motor to rotate, adsorption plates which are circumferentially and uniformly distributed are arranged on the stirring shaft, heating pipes with spiral structures are arranged on the outer sides of the adsorption plates, spraying pipes which are uniformly distributed along a pipeline are arranged on the heating pipes, and the spraying pipes can be controlled to be opened and closed; an oil outlet pipe is arranged on one side of the bottom of the decolorizing tank; a discharge pipe is arranged on the lower side of the bottom of the decolorizing tank. According to the edible oil refining equipment disclosed by the utility model, through unique design and structure, efficient decoloration of edible oil is realized, the oil quality is improved, and the edible oil refining equipment has wide application prospect and practical value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edible oil processing, in particular to edible oil refining equipment. Background Art

[0002] Decolorization is a crucial refining step in edible oil production, aiming to improve the oil's quality and appearance by removing pigments and impurities. Conventional decolorization processes typically utilize an adsorbent, such as activated carbon, in contact with the oil in a decolorization tank to absorb and remove the pigment. However, these traditional methods have several drawbacks, including issues such as high temperatures and increased oxidation associated with atmospheric pressure decolorization, as well as incomplete decolorization caused by insufficient contact between the adsorbent and the oil. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model is based on the above technical problems and proposes an edible oil refining equipment.

[0004] A kind of edible oil refining equipment comprises: a decolorizing tank, the top of the decolorizing tank is a top cover, the top cover is provided with a feed pipe, an auxiliary material pipe, a vacuum pipe and a stirring motor, an adsorbent is added into the decolorizing tank through the auxiliary material pipe, and edible oil is added into the decolorizing tank through the feed pipe, the vacuum pipe is connected to the vacuum equipment, a stirring shaft is provided at the center of the top cover, the stirring shaft is driven to rotate by the stirring motor, adsorption plates uniformly distributed in a circumference are provided on the stirring shaft, a heating pipe with a spiral structure is provided on the outer side of the adsorption plate, a nozzle uniformly distributed along the pipeline is provided on the heating pipe, and the nozzle can be controlled to open and close; an oil outlet pipe is provided on one side of the bottom of the decolorizing tank, and a discharge pipe is provided on the lower side of the bottom of the decolorizing tank.

[0005] Preferably, the adsorption plate is an activated carbon adsorption plate, and the adsorption plate is provided with openings arranged in an array.

[0006] Preferably, along the direction of rotation of the stirring shaft, the openings on the adsorption plates are through holes inclined upward or downward from front to back, and the inclination directions of the openings on adjacent adsorption plates are different.

[0007] Preferably, the heating tube is connected to a steam generator via a lower inlet tube and an upper outlet tube, and the steam generator introduces steam into the heating tube.

[0008] Beneficial effects:

[0009] 1. Decolorization is carried out under vacuum conditions. Under vacuum conditions, the air on the surface of the adsorbent is removed, which maximizes the adsorption capacity of the adsorbent and effectively reduces the oxidation loss of oil at high temperatures;

[0010] 2. By setting the adsorption plate and stirring shaft in the decolorization tank, efficient contact between edible oil and adsorbent is achieved, greatly improving the decolorization efficiency;

[0011] 3. The openings on the adjacent adsorption plates are set to alternate up and down inclined openings, so that the adsorption plates can drive the edible oil to flow in layers, making the mixing of the edible oil and the incoming adsorbent more uniform;

[0012] 4. A nozzle is provided on the heating tube, which can introduce steam into the cooking oil. The steam not only heats the oil but also makes the cooking oil and the adsorbent mix more evenly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 Shows a schematic structural diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 Shows the internal structure diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the openings on the adsorption plate is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 3 The invention relates to an edible oil refining equipment, wherein the top of a decolorizing tank 1 is a top cover 2, on which a feed pipe 3, an auxiliary material pipe 4, a vacuum pipe 5 and a stirring motor 6 are provided. Adsorbent is added into the decolorizing tank 1 through the auxiliary material pipe 4, and edible oil is added into the decolorizing tank 1 through the feed pipe 3. The vacuum pipe 5 is connected to a vacuum device, and the vacuum pipe 5 can realize vacuum decolorization in the decolorizing tank 1. Decolorization under vacuum conditions can effectively reduce the oxidation loss of oil at high temperature and improve the activity of the adsorbent.

[0018] A stirring shaft 7 is provided at the center of the top cover 2, and the stirring shaft 7 is driven to rotate by a stirring motor 6. The stirring shaft 7 is provided with adsorption plates 8 evenly distributed in a circumference. The adsorption plates 8 are activated carbon adsorption plates 8, and the adsorption plates 8 are provided with array-arranged openings 9. Along the direction of rotation of the stirring shaft 7, the openings 9 on the adsorption plates 8 are through holes inclined upward or downward from front to back, and the openings 9 on adjacent adsorption plates 8 have different inclination directions.

[0019] The openings 9 on the adjacent adsorption plates 8 are arranged as alternating upper and lower inclined openings, so that the adsorption plates 8 can drive the edible oil to flow in layers, making the mixing of the edible oil and the incoming adsorbent more uniform.

[0020] A spiral heating tube 10 is provided on the outside of the adsorption plate 8. The heating tube 10 is connected to the steam generator through a lower inlet tube 11 and an upper outlet tube 12. The steam generator introduces steam into the heating tube 10. The heating tube 10 is provided with nozzles 13 evenly distributed along the pipeline. The nozzles 13 can be opened and closed under control. The nozzles 13 are provided on the heating tube 10. The nozzles 13 can introduce steam into the edible oil. The steam can not only heat the oil, but also make the edible oil and the adsorbent mix more evenly.

[0021] The working process of the device is:

[0022] In actual application, edible oil and adsorbent are first added to the decolorization tank 1 through the feed pipe 3 and the auxiliary material pipe 4. The adsorbent can be added or not, and the type and amount of addition can be selected according to actual needs. The vacuum equipment is started to form a vacuum environment in the decolorization tank 1; then, the stirring motor 6 is started to drive the stirring shaft 7 and the adsorption plate 8 to rotate, so that the edible oil and the adsorbent are fully in contact; according to the decolorization needs, steam can be introduced through the heating pipe 10 connected to the steam generator through the front upper outlet pipe for heating to promote the decolorization reaction; finally, the decolorized edible oil and waste adsorbent are discharged through the oil outlet pipe 14 and the discharge pipe 15.

[0023] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An edible oil refining equipment, characterized in that, include: The decolorization tank has a top cover, and the top cover is provided with a feeding pipe, an auxiliary material pipe, a vacuum pipe and a stirring motor, wherein the adsorbent is added into the decolorization tank through the auxiliary material pipe, and edible oil is added into the decolorization tank through the feeding pipe, the vacuum pipe is connected to the vacuum equipment, a stirring shaft is provided at the center of the top cover, and the stirring shaft is driven to rotate by the stirring motor, and adsorption plates evenly distributed in a circumference are provided on the stirring shaft, a heating pipe with a spiral structure is provided on the outer side of the adsorption plate, and nozzles evenly distributed along the pipeline are provided on the heating pipe, and the nozzles can be opened and closed in a controllable manner; an oil outlet pipe is provided on one side of the bottom of the decolorization tank, and a material outlet pipe is provided on the lower side of the bottom of the decolorization tank; the adsorption plate is an activated carbon adsorption plate, and an array of openings is provided on the adsorption plate; along the direction of rotation of the stirring shaft, the openings on the adsorption plate are through-holes inclined upward or downward from front to back, and the inclination directions of the openings on adjacent adsorption plates are different; The heating pipe is connected to a steam generator through a lower inlet pipe and an upper outlet pipe, and the steam generator introduces steam into the heating pipe.