Safe and environment-friendly structure of finished methanol storage tank
By introducing honeycomb core buoyancy units and other structural improvements into finished methanol storage tanks, the problem of the inner float being unsafe and environmentally friendly was solved, achieving a more stable and safe storage effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423129526.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
The internal floats of existing finished methanol storage tanks are not safe and environmentally friendly, and are also expensive.
Structural improvements such as honeycomb core buoyancy units, sealing rings, sealing components, reinforced legs, rubber pads and reinforcement rings are used to enhance the stability and sealing of the float and prevent leakage and overflow.
The stability and safety of the floating plate in the methanol storage tank are improved, material consumption and wear are reduced, and the integrity and stability of storage are ensured.
Smart Images
Figure CN223479842U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of methanol storage technology, specifically to a safe and environmentally friendly structure for finished methanol storage tanks. Background Technology
[0002] According to a patent published on the China Patent Network, the patent title is "A Safe Civilian Methanol Fuel Storage Tank," patent number 201820822711.0. This utility model relates to a safe civilian methanol fuel storage tank, including a storage tank connected to a first pipe and a second pipe. A first valve is installed on the first pipe; a second valve is installed on the second pipe; the first and second pipes are connected by a third pipe, which is also equipped with a third valve. To replenish the storage tank with methanol fuel, nitrogen is first introduced into the first pipe, at which point the first and third valves open, and the second valve closes, allowing the introduced nitrogen to expel air from the pipe. Then, methanol fuel is introduced into the first pipe, at which point the first and second valves open, and the third valve closes, allowing the methanol fuel to fill the storage tank. Gas inside the storage tank is then discharged through the second pipe. This method offers high safety for filling methanol fuel, a simple overall structure, and convenient fuel filling. However, the floating roof operation within the aforementioned methanol storage tank is not safe or environmentally friendly.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to redesign and modify the finished methanol storage tanks to effectively prevent the phenomenon that the internal floating roof is not safe and environmentally friendly. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a safe and environmentally friendly structure for finished methanol storage tanks, which has the advantages of a safer and more environmentally friendly internal floating roof, thus solving the problems of insufficient safety and environmental friendliness of the internal floating roof and its high cost.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a safe and environmentally friendly structure for a finished methanol storage tank, comprising:
[0006] A base plate is provided, with a tank body fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. A tank top is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body, and a vent pipe is connected to the top of the tank top. A ladder is fixedly connected to the outside of the tank body, and a vent pipe is connected to the top of the tank top. A sliding column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the tank, with the top of the sliding column fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank top. A floating plate is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding column. A manhole is provided at the top of the floating plate. A support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate, and a honeycomb core buoyancy unit is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate.
[0007] Honeycomb core buoyancy unit: The honeycomb core buoyancy unit is fixedly connected to the floating table. The honeycomb core buoyancy unit includes: a polyethylene board layer, a rubber floating layer fixedly connected to the top of the polyethylene board layer, and an aluminum alloy layer fixedly connected to the top of the rubber floating layer.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a sealing ring is fitted onto the surface of the sliding column, and the bottom of the sealing ring is fixedly connected to the top of the floating plate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, sealing components are fixedly connected to both the top and bottom of the floating roof, and the sealing components are used in conjunction with the floating roof.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a reinforcing support foot is fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding column, and the bottom of the reinforcing support foot is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column, and the rubber pad is used in conjunction with the support column.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a reinforcing ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the honeycomb core buoyancy unit, and the reinforcing ring is used in conjunction with the honeycomb core buoyancy unit.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model changes the problem of insufficient safety and environmental protection of the internal floating roof components of traditional methanol storage tanks by setting up a honeycomb buoyancy unit. It enables the floating roof inside the methanol storage tank to operate more stably, ensuring the integrity and operational stability of the floating roof, and making it safer and more environmentally friendly to use.
[0015] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the sealing ring, can seal the sliding column, prevent the bottom stored material from leaking through the gap between the sliding column and the floating plate, and effectively reduce material consumption.
[0016] 3. This utility model, through the setting of the sealing component, can seal the floating table, ensuring that the bottom material will not overflow, protecting the integrity of the material and enabling the structure to operate more stably.
[0017] 4. By adding reinforced support feet, this utility model can strengthen the sliding column, enhance the connection between the sliding column and the base plate, and prevent positional displacement during long-term use.
[0018] 5. The rubber pads in this invention protect the support column, reduce the friction on the support column, and prevent excessive wear when it comes into contact with the ground.
[0019] 6. By setting up the reinforcing ring, this utility model can reinforce the honeycomb core buoyancy unit, so that the honeycomb core buoyancy unit can be stably connected together, and the honeycomb core buoyancy unit can be prevented from falling apart. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial bottom structural diagram of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the honeycomb core buoyancy unit of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the honeycomb core buoyancy unit of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Tank body; 3. Tank top; 4. Vent pipe; 5. Manual ladder; 6. Tank top vent pipe; 7. Sliding column; 8. Floating plate; 9. Manhole; 10. Support column; 11. Honeycomb core buoyancy unit; 12. Polyethylene sheet; 13. Rubber floating layer; 14. Aluminum alloy layer; 15. Sealing ring; 16. Sealing assembly; 17. Reinforcing foot; 18. Rubber pad; 19. Reinforcing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank provided by this utility model includes:
[0028] A base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. A tank body 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 2. A vent pipe 4 is connected to the top of the tank top 3. A ladder 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the tank body 2. A vent pipe 6 is connected to the top of the tank top 3. A sliding column 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the tank body 2. The top of the sliding column 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank top 3. A floating plate 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding column 7. A manhole 9 is opened on the top of the floating plate 8. A support column 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate 8. A honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate 8.
[0029] Honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11: The honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11 is fixedly connected to the floating table 8. The honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11 includes: a polyethylene board layer 12, a rubber floating layer 13 fixedly connected to the top of the polyethylene board layer 12, and an aluminum alloy layer 14 fixedly connected to the top of the rubber floating layer 13.
[0030] refer to Figure 2 A sealing ring 15 is fitted onto the surface of the sliding column 7, and the bottom of the sealing ring 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the floating plate 8.
[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the sealing ring 15 can seal the sliding column 7, preventing the bottom stored material from leaking through the gap between the sliding column 7 and the floating plate 8, thus effectively reducing material consumption.
[0032] refer to Figure 2 The top and bottom of the floating roof 8 are fixedly connected with sealing components 16, which are used in conjunction with the floating roof 8.
[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the sealing component 16 can seal the floating plate 8, ensuring that the bottom material will not overflow, protecting the integrity of the material and enabling the structure to operate more stably.
[0034] refer to Figure 2 A reinforcing support leg 17 is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding column 7, and the bottom of the reinforcing support leg 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1.
[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up the reinforced support foot 17, the sliding column 7 can be reinforced, the connection between the sliding column 7 and the base plate 1 can be strengthened, and the phenomenon of position displacement during long-term use can be avoided.
[0036] refer to Figure 2 A rubber pad 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column 10, and the rubber pad 18 is used in conjunction with the support column 10.
[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the rubber pad 18 can protect the support column 10, reduce the friction force on the support column 10, and prevent excessive wear when it contacts the ground.
[0038] refer to Figure 3 A reinforcing ring 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of the honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11, and the reinforcing ring 19 is used in conjunction with the honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11.
[0039] As a technical optimization solution of the present utility model, through the setting of the reinforcement ring 19, the honeycomb core buoyancy unit 11 can be reinforced, enabling the honeycomb core buoyancy units 11 to be stably connected together and avoiding the phenomenon of the honeycomb core buoyancy units 11 falling apart.
[0040] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model are as follows: First, when the user uses the floating disc 8, the bottom of the floating disc 8 is composed of multiple connected honeycomb core buoyancy units 11. Each module is a buoyancy unit, independent of each other, greatly reducing the buoyancy loss caused by liquid inflow in extreme cases. The modules are arranged in a "pin" shape, and the connection method between the modules is vertical edge connection up and down, which can ensure that the modules in the floating disc 8 can quickly transfer the impact energy to the surrounding other modules when being impacted, reducing the impact damage received by a single module, so as to achieve the effect of ensuring the integrity and operation stability of the floating roof.
[0041] In summary, for the safety and environmental protection structure of the finished methanol storage tank, by setting the honeycomb buoyancy unit, it changes the phenomenon that the internal floating disc assembly of the traditional methanol storage tank is not safe and environmentally friendly during use, enables the floating disc inside the methanol storage tank to operate more stably, ensures the integrity and operation stability of the floating roof, and enables it to be applied more safely and environmentally friendly.
[0042] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
[0043] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A safe and environmentally friendly structure for finished methanol storage tanks, characterized in that: include: A base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a tank body (2) at the top of the base plate (1). A tank top (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body (2). A vent pipe (4) is connected to the top of the tank top (3). A ladder (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the tank body (2). A vent pipe (6) is connected to the top of the tank top (3). A sliding column (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the tank body (2). The top of the sliding column (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank top (3). A floating plate (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding column (7). A manhole (9) is opened at the top of the floating plate (8). A support column (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate (8). A honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the floating plate (8). Honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11): The honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11) is fixedly connected to the floating plate (8). The honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11) includes: a polyethylene board layer (12), a rubber floating layer (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the polyethylene board layer (12), and an aluminum alloy layer (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the rubber floating layer (13).
2. The safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (15) is fitted onto the surface of the sliding column (7), and the bottom of the sealing ring (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the floating plate (8).
3. The safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the floating roof (8) are fixedly connected with sealing components (16), which are used in conjunction with the floating roof (8).
4. The safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the sliding column (7) is fixedly connected to a reinforcing support (17), and the bottom of the reinforcing support (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1).
5. The safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber pad (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column (10), and the rubber pad (18) is used in conjunction with the support column (10).
6. The safe and environmentally friendly structure of the finished methanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing ring (19) is fixedly connected to the outside of the honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11), and the reinforcing ring (19) is used in conjunction with the honeycomb core buoyancy unit (11).