Multiphase mixing and separating device

By designing a multiphase mixing and separation device, efficient separation of the aqueous phase and the organic phase is achieved by utilizing the partitions and vortex channels in the cylindrical tank body, which solves the problems of large footprint and high cost of existing equipment and realizes the miniaturization of the equipment and efficient separation.

CN223393251UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30HUNAN XINSHANGYU ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520073478.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-01-11
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-13

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Technical Problem

Existing extraction equipment is expensive and occupies a large area, making it difficult to meet the requirements of enterprises to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Method used

A multiphase mixing and separation device was designed, which included transverse and longitudinal partitions in a cylindrical tank body, combined with a vortex channel and a stirring motor to achieve mixing and separation of aqueous and organic phases. The separation was carried out step by step through the phase separation plates in the vortex channel, and the separation rate was controlled by an aqueous phase regulator.

Benefits of technology

The equipment footprint and manufacturing costs are reduced, while separation efficiency is improved, achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multiphase mixing and separating device which comprises a cylindrical groove body, and a transverse partition plate is arranged on the lower portion of an inner cavity of the cylindrical groove body and divides the inner cavity of the cylindrical groove body into a two-phase converging area and a two-phase mixing and separating area. A longitudinal partition plate is arranged in the middle of the two-phase afflux area and divides the two-phase afflux area into an organic phase area and a water phase area; an organic phase inlet pipeline connector and a water phase inlet pipeline connector are arranged at the bottom of the cylindrical tank body; a two-phase confluence port is formed in the center of the transverse partition plate, and the organic phase area and the water phase area are both communicated with the two-phase confluence port; the two-phase mixing and separating area is divided into a vortex channel by a vortex partition plate, the central area of the vortex channel is a stirring area, and a mixed phase outlet is formed in the side wall of the stirring area; phase splitting plates are longitudinally distributed in the vortex channel; a stirring motor is arranged at the top of the cylindrical tank body and is connected with a stirring rod extending into the stirring area; a water phase outlet is formed in the lower part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separating area; an organic phase outlet pipeline interface is formed in the upper part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separating area; and a water phase regulator is arranged outside the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separating area.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a multiphase mixing and separating device. Background Art

[0002] Extraction, also known as solvent extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, or extraction, is a unit operation that separates mixtures by exploiting the different solubilities of components in a system. Specifically, it exploits the differences in solubility or partition coefficients between two immiscible (or slightly soluble) solvents to transfer a solute from one solvent to another. It is widely used in the chemical, metallurgical, and food industries, and is also commonly used in the petroleum refining industry. Common extraction equipment includes mixer-settlers, extraction columns, and centrifugal extractors. However, existing extraction equipment is expensive and occupies a large area, making it difficult for businesses to meet cost reduction and efficiency requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a multiphase mixing and separation device.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution provided by the present invention is:

[0005] The multiphase mixing and separation device comprises a cylindrical tank body (1), wherein a transverse partition (2) is provided at the lower part of the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body (1), and the transverse partition (2) divides the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body (1) into a two-phase confluence area and a two-phase mixing and separation area; a longitudinal partition (3) is provided in the middle of the two-phase confluence area, and the longitudinal partition (3) divides the two-phase confluence area into an organic phase area (4) and an aqueous phase area (5); an organic phase inlet pipe interface (6) communicating with the organic phase area (4) and an aqueous phase inlet pipe interface (7) communicating with the aqueous phase area (5) are provided at the bottom of the cylindrical tank body (1); a two-phase confluence port (8) is provided at the center of the transverse partition (2), and the organic phase area (4) and the aqueous phase area (5) are both connected to the two-phase confluence port (8); the two-phase mixing and separation area is divided into a vortex channel (10) by a vortex partition (9) starting from a position close to the edge of the two-phase confluence port (8) and ending at the inner wall of the tank body, and the vortex channel (10) ) The central area is a stirring area (11), and the side wall of the stirring area (11) is provided with a mixed phase outlet (12); a plurality of phase separation plates (13) are longitudinally distributed in the vortex channel (10); a stirring motor (14) is provided on the top of the cylindrical tank body (1), and the stirring motor (14) is connected to a stirring rod (15) extending into the stirring area (11), and the stirring rod (5) is provided with a stirring blade; a water phase outlet (16) is provided at the lower part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area, and an organic phase outlet pipe interface (25) is provided at the upper part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area; a water phase regulator (17) is provided outside the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area, and the inner cavity of the water phase regulator (17) is divided into an upper regulating chamber (19) and a lower water phase chamber (20) by a water phase overflow plate (18) with an overflow hole (22), and the water phase chamber (20) is communicated with the water phase outlet (16), and a water phase outlet pipe interface (21) is provided at the upper part of the regulating chamber (19).

[0006] Preferably, an internally threaded adjustment through hole (22) is provided at the top of the adjustment chamber (19); the water phase regulator (17) further comprises an adjustment rod (24) passing through the internally threaded adjustment through hole (22) and extending to the water phase overflow plate (18); a head (23) matching the overflow hole (22) is provided at the end of the adjustment rod (24); an outer wall of the adjustment rod (24) is provided with a thread matching the inner wall thread of the internally threaded adjustment through hole (22); the adjustment rod (24) is rotated along the thread to adjust the size of the gap between the head (23) and the overflow hole (22); the gap between the head (23) and the overflow hole (22) is a water phase channel.

[0007] More preferably, a water phase reflux port is provided on the side wall of the lower water phase chamber (20), and the water phase reflux port is connected to the water phase inlet pipe interface (7) via a reflux pipe (27).

[0008] Preferably, an exhaust valve (26) is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone.

[0009] Preferably, a drain pipe is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, and a drain valve (26) is provided on the drain pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the stirring area (11) is surrounded by a central sleeve (29).

[0011] Preferably, a cover plate (30) is provided on the top of the cylindrical tank body (1).

[0012] Preferably, the multiphase mixing and separation device is provided with a pressure relief valve (28).

[0013] In addition, a mechanical seal is installed at the stirring motor at the top of the tank: 1. It prevents the stirred mixed phase from overflowing the tank; 2. It prevents other gases generated by the mixed phase or volatile gases from the solution from escaping into the workshop. After sealing, the internal gas of the tank is released to the workshop exhaust gas treatment system through a pressure relief valve. Desilting / drainage ports are installed at the bottom of the central shaft sleeve and vortex baffle to remove crystals generated in certain extraction systems.

[0014] The utility model is further described below:

[0015] In the present invention, the aqueous phase and organic phase enter the aqueous phase region and the organic phase region, respectively. The stirring motor drives the stirring rod to stir. The stirring suction draws the aqueous phase and organic phase from the two-phase confluence port to the stirring region for mixing. The aqueous phase and organic phase then enter the vortex channel from the mixed phase outlet. Under the action of centrifugal force, the mixed phase flows in the vortex channel and is gradually separated by the phase separation plate in the vortex channel. The organic phase flows out from the organic phase outlet pipe interface, and the aqueous phase enters the aqueous phase chamber of the aqueous phase regulator from the aqueous phase outlet. The regulating rod is rotated to control the gap between the head and the overflow hole, thereby controlling the rate at which the aqueous phase enters the regulating chamber and, in turn, controls the discharge of the aqueous phase.

[0016] In the utility model, a vortex channel is cleverly provided in the tank body and a phase separation plate is arranged in the vortex channel, and the functions of the water phase regulator and the tank body are integrated at the same time. There is no need to set up additional mixing chambers, separators and clarification chambers, etc., which greatly reduces the floor space, volume and manufacturing cost compared with the extraction equipment in the prior art, improves efficiency while reducing equipment investment and operating costs, and realizes cost reduction and efficiency improvement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 perspective drawing;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical trough body in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a top view of the cylindrical trough body in the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Cylindrical trough body; 2. Horizontal partition; 3. Longitudinal partition; 4. Organic phase area; 5. Water phase area; 6. Organic phase inlet pipe interface; 7. Water phase inlet pipe interface; 8. Two-phase confluence; 9. Vortex partition; 10. Vortex channel; 11. Stirring area; 12. Mixed phase outlet; 13. Phase separation plate; 14. Stirring motor; 15. Stirring rod; 16. Water phase outlet; 17. Water phase regulator; 18. Water phase overflow plate; 19. Upper regulating chamber; 20. Lower water phase chamber; 21. Water phase outlet pipe interface; 22. Overflow hole; 23. Head; 24. Adjusting rod; 25. Organic phase outlet pipe interface; 26. Drain valve; 27. Return pipe; 28. Pressure relief valve; 29. ​​Center sleeve; 30. Cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example 1

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 4 The multiphase mixing and separation device comprises a cylindrical tank body 1, a transverse partition 2 is provided at the lower part of the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body 1, and the transverse partition 2 divides the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body 1 into a two-phase confluence area and a two-phase mixing and separation area; a longitudinal partition 3 is provided in the middle of the two-phase confluence area, and the longitudinal partition 3 divides the two-phase confluence area into an organic phase area 4 and an aqueous phase area 5; an organic phase inlet pipe interface 6 communicating with the organic phase area 4 and an aqueous phase inlet pipe interface 7 communicating with the aqueous phase area 5 are provided at the bottom of the cylindrical tank body 1; a two-phase confluence port 8 is provided in the center of the transverse partition 2, and the organic phase area 4 and the aqueous phase area 5 are both connected to the two-phase confluence port 8; the two-phase mixing and separation area is divided into a vortex channel 10 by a vortex partition 9 starting from a position close to the edge of the two-phase confluence port 8 and ending at the inner wall of the tank body. The central area of ​​the vortex channel 10 is a stirring area 11, and the side wall of the stirring area 11 is provided with a mixed phase outlet 12; a plurality of phase separation plates 13 are longitudinally distributed in the vortex channel 10; a stirring motor 14 is provided on the top of the cylindrical trough body 1, and the stirring motor 14 is connected to a stirring rod 15 extending into the stirring area 11; a water phase outlet 16 is provided at the lower part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, and an organic phase outlet pipe interface 25 is provided at the upper part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone; a water phase regulator 17 is provided outside the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, and the inner cavity of the water phase regulator 17 is divided into an upper regulating chamber 19 and a lower water phase chamber 20 by a water phase overflow plate 18 with an overflow hole 22, and the water phase chamber 20 is connected to the water phase outlet 16, and a water phase outlet pipe interface 21 is provided at the upper part of the regulating chamber 19.

[0024] The top of the regulating chamber 19 is provided with an internally threaded regulating hole 22. The water phase regulator 17 also includes an regulating rod 24 that passes through the internally threaded regulating hole 22 and extends to the water phase overflow plate 18. The end of the regulating rod 24 is provided with a head 23 that matches the overflow hole 22. The outer wall of the regulating rod 24 is provided with threads that mate with the inner wall of the internally threaded regulating hole 22. The regulating rod 24 rotates along the threads to adjust the size of the gap between the head 23 and the overflow hole 22. The gap between the head 23 and the overflow hole 22 serves as a water phase channel. The side wall of the lower water phase chamber 20 is provided with a water phase reflux port, which is connected to the water phase inlet pipe interface 7 via a reflux pipe 27.

[0025] An exhaust valve 26 is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, or an exhaust pipe is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, and an exhaust valve 26 is provided on the exhaust pipe.

[0026] The stirring area 11 is surrounded by a central shaft sleeve 29. The top of the cylindrical tank body 1 is provided with a cover plate 30. The multiphase mixing and separation device is provided with a pressure relief valve 28.

Claims

1. A multiphase mixing and separation device, characterized in that: The multiphase mixing and separation device comprises a cylindrical tank body (1), wherein a transverse partition (2) is provided at the lower part of the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body (1), and the transverse partition (2) divides the inner cavity of the cylindrical tank body (1) into a two-phase confluence area and a two-phase mixing and separation area; a longitudinal partition (3) is provided in the middle of the two-phase confluence area, and the longitudinal partition (3) divides the two-phase confluence area into an organic phase area (4) and an aqueous phase area (5); an organic phase inlet pipe interface (6) communicating with the organic phase area (4) and an aqueous phase inlet pipe interface (7) communicating with the aqueous phase area (5) are provided at the bottom of the cylindrical tank body (1); a two-phase confluence port (8) is provided at the center of the transverse partition (2), and the organic phase area (4) and the aqueous phase area (5) are both connected to the two-phase confluence port (8); the two-phase mixing and separation area is divided into a vortex channel (10) by a vortex partition (9) starting from a position close to the edge of the two-phase confluence port (8) and ending at the inner wall of the tank body. The central area of ​​the vortex channel (10) is a stirring area (11), and the side wall of the stirring area (11) is provided with a mixed phase outlet (12); a plurality of phase separation plates (13) are longitudinally distributed in the vortex channel (10); a stirring motor (14) is provided on the top of the cylindrical tank body (1), and the stirring motor (14) is connected to a stirring rod (15) extending into the stirring area (11); a water phase outlet (16) is provided at the lower part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area, and an organic phase outlet pipe interface (25) is provided at the upper part of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area; a water phase regulator (17) is provided outside the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation area, and the inner cavity of the water phase regulator (17) is divided into an upper regulating chamber (19) and a lower water phase chamber (20) by a water phase overflow plate (18) with an overflow hole (22); the water phase chamber (20) is communicated with the water phase outlet (16), and a water phase outlet pipe interface (21) is provided at the upper part of the regulating chamber (19).

2. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An internal threaded adjustment hole is provided at the top of the adjustment chamber (19); the water phase regulator (17) further comprises an adjustment rod (24) passing through the internal threaded adjustment hole and extending to the water phase overflow plate (18); a head (23) matching the overflow hole (22) is provided at the end of the adjustment rod (24); and a thread is provided on the outer wall of the adjustment rod (24) matching the thread of the inner wall of the internal threaded adjustment hole; the adjustment rod (24) is rotated along the thread to adjust the size of the gap between the head (23) and the overflow hole (22); the gap between the head (23) and the overflow hole (22) is a water phase channel.

3. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water phase reflux port is provided on the side wall of the lower water phase chamber (20), and the water phase reflux port is connected to the water phase inlet pipe interface (7) via a reflux pipe (27).

4. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain valve (26) is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone.

5. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain pipe is provided at the lower portion of the side wall of the two-phase mixing and separation zone, and a drain valve (26) is provided on the drain pipe.

6. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring area (11) is surrounded by a central shaft sleeve (29).

7. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (30) is provided on the top of the cylindrical tank body (1).

8. The multiphase mixing and separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The multiphase mixing and separation device is provided with a pressure relief valve (28).

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