Crude oil buffer tank inlet and outlet anti-scaling sleeve
By installing temperature control and regulation mechanisms at the inlet and outlet of the crude oil buffer tank, the problem of crude oil scaling was solved, temperature control and flow rate regulation were achieved, scaling of crude oil at the inlet and outlet of the buffer tank was prevented, and stable inflow of crude oil was ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423057181.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, crude oil is prone to scaling at the inlet and outlet of buffer tanks, leading to blockage problems.
The system employs a temperature control mechanism and a control mechanism. The temperature is controlled by the heater to prevent scaling caused by temperature differences, and the flow rate is regulated by the control mechanism to ensure a stable flow of crude oil into the buffer tank.
It effectively prevents scaling of crude oil at the inlet and outlet of the buffer tank, ensuring a smooth flow of crude oil and reducing scaling caused by temperature differences and flow rate changes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of anti-scaling technology for inlet and outlet of buffer tanks, and in particular to an anti-scaling sleeve for inlet and outlet of crude oil buffer tanks. Background Technology
[0002] Crude oil refers to untreated, unrefined, and unpurified petroleum extracted directly from underground or the seabed. It is a dark brown, viscous liquid with a distinctive odor. Its main components are carbon and hydrogen, containing small amounts of sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, and trace amounts of phosphorus, arsenic, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, nickel, iron, and vanadium. Crude oil processing requires buffer tanks. However, the current bushings connecting the crude oil to these buffer tanks are ineffective in preventing scale buildup at the connection points as crude oil continuously enters, leading to blockages. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank, which aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A scaling prevention sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank, including a mounting plate, and further comprising:
[0006] The first sleeve is mounted on the mounting plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0007] The second sleeve is mounted on the mounting plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0008] Two connecting baffles are provided, and the two connecting baffles are disposed on the first sleeve and the second sleeve and are fixedly connected to the first sleeve and the second sleeve.
[0009] A working slot is disposed on the mounting plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0010] A temperature control mechanism is provided on the mounting plate, the first sleeve, and the second sleeve for controlling the temperature;
[0011] A control mechanism, mounted on the mounting plate, is used to control the flow rate of crude oil.
[0012] Preferably, the temperature control mechanism includes:
[0013] A fixing groove is provided on the mounting plate and is fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0014] A temperature control unit is installed on the mounting plate, the fixing groove, the first sleeve, and the second sleeve, and is used to control the temperature.
[0015] Preferably, the temperature control unit includes:
[0016] A heater is disposed within the fixing groove and is fixedly connected to the fixing groove;
[0017] The heating plate has two parts, and the two heating plates are disposed on the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and are fixedly connected to the first sleeve and the second sleeve.
[0018] The device has two transfer components, which are disposed on the heater and the heating plate and are fixedly connected to the heater and the heating plate.
[0019] Preferably, the control mechanism includes:
[0020] A fixing part is provided on the mounting plate and the working groove for installing various components of the control mechanism;
[0021] A drive unit, disposed on the fixed unit, is used to provide power to the control mechanism;
[0022] A control unit, disposed on the drive unit and the fixing unit, is used to control the crude oil flow rate.
[0023] Preferably, the fixing part includes:
[0024] A flow guide block is disposed on the first sleeve and is fixedly connected to the first sleeve;
[0025] The mounting block is disposed on the second sleeve and is fixedly connected to the second sleeve;
[0026] A mounting cover is disposed on the mounting plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0027] A rectangular cover is disposed on the mounting cover and is fixedly connected to the mounting cover.
[0028] Preferably, the driving unit includes:
[0029] The motor is housed inside the mounting cover and is fixedly connected to the mounting cover.
[0030] A connector is disposed on the mounting plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate;
[0031] The first gear is disposed on the connector and the output end of the first motor, and is rotatably connected to the connector and fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor.
[0032] Preferably, the control unit includes:
[0033] The second gear is mounted on the rectangular cover and is rotatably connected to the rectangular cover.
[0034] A flow-blocking component is disposed on the working groove and the mounting block, and is slidably connected to the working groove and the mounting block;
[0035] A spiral rod is disposed on the flow-blocking component and the second gear, and is threadedly connected to the flow-blocking component and fixedly connected to the second gear.
[0036] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0037] 1. This device is equipped with a temperature control mechanism to adjust the temperature inside the device, preventing scale formation in the crude oil due to excessive temperature difference between the device and the buffer tank when the crude oil passes through it.
[0038] 2. This device is equipped with a control mechanism to control the flow rate of crude oil through the device, and at the same time, it can ensure that the crude oil flows smoothly into the buffer tank to prevent scaling caused by changes in flow rate. Attached Figure Description
[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0040] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the anti-scaling sleeves at the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank is shown.
[0041] Figure 2 A front view schematic diagram of the anti-scaling sleeves at the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank is shown.
[0042] Figure 3 An anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank is shown. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure.
[0043] Figure 4 An anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank is shown. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the BB cross-section structure.
[0044] Figure 5 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjusting mechanism of the inlet and outlet anti-scaling sleeves of a crude oil buffer tank is shown.
[0045] Legend:
[0046] 1. Mounting plate; 2. First sleeve; 3. Second sleeve; 4. Connecting baffle; 5. Working groove; 6. Fixing groove; 7. Heater; 8. Heating plate; 9. Transfer component; 10. Guide block; 11. Mounting block; 12. Mounting cover; 13. Rectangular cover; 14. Motor; 15. Connector; 16. First gear; 17. Second gear; 18. Helical rod; 19. Flow obstruction component. Detailed Implementation
[0047] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0049] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0050] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0051] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a further description of an embodiment of an anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank.
[0052] A crude oil buffer tank inlet and outlet anti-scaling sleeve includes an installation plate 1, and further includes: a first sleeve 2, disposed on the installation plate 1 and fixedly connected to the installation plate 1; a second sleeve 3, disposed on the installation plate 1 and fixedly connected to the installation plate 1; two connecting baffles 4, disposed on the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 3 and fixedly connected to the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 3; a working groove 5, disposed on the installation plate 1 and fixedly connected to the installation plate 1; a temperature control mechanism disposed on the installation plate 1, the first sleeve 2, and the second sleeve 3 for controlling the temperature; and a control mechanism disposed on the installation plate 1 for controlling the flow rate of crude oil.
[0053] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the temperature control mechanism includes: a fixing groove 6, which is disposed on the mounting plate 1 and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1; and a temperature control unit, which is disposed on the mounting plate 1, the fixing groove 6, the first sleeve 2, and the second sleeve 3, for controlling the temperature.
[0054] In this configuration, the fixing groove 6 is used to install the fixing heater 7, and the fixing groove 6 and the heater 7 are tightly connected in the figure and are not easily visible; the temperature control unit is used to control the temperature to prevent the connection port temperature from being too low, which would cause paraffin to deposit in the crude oil.
[0055] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the temperature control unit includes: a heater 7 disposed in the fixing groove 6 and fixedly connected to the fixing groove 6; two heating plates 8 disposed on the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 3 and fixedly connected to the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 3; and two transmission members 9 disposed on the heater 7 and the heating plates 8 and fixedly connected to the heater 7 and the heating plates 8.
[0056] In this configuration, heater 7 is used to heat heating plate 8; transfer member 9 is used to transfer energy from heater 7 to heating plate 8, and heating plate 8 is used to heat the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 3.
[0057] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the control mechanism includes: a fixing part disposed on the mounting plate 1 and the working groove 5; a driving part disposed on the fixing part; and a control part disposed on the driving part and the fixing part.
[0058] In this configuration, the fixing part is used to install the various components of the control mechanism; the driving part is used to provide power to the control mechanism; and the control part is used to control the crude oil flow rate.
[0059] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the fixing part includes: a guide block 10, which is disposed on the first sleeve 2 and fixedly connected to the first sleeve 2; a mounting block 11, which is disposed on the second sleeve 3 and fixedly connected to the second sleeve 3; a mounting cover 12, which is disposed on the mounting plate 1 and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1; and a rectangular cover 13, which is disposed on the mounting cover 12 and fixedly connected to the mounting cover 12.
[0060] In this configuration, the flow guide block 10 is used to concentrate the crude oil flow to one side when the crude oil enters the first casing 2; the mounting block 11 is used to install the flow obstruction component 19; the mounting cover 12 is used to install the motor 14 and the rectangular cover 13; the rectangular cover 13 is used to fix the first gear 16 and the second gear 17 and protect the first gear 16 and the second gear 17.
[0061] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the drive unit includes: a motor 14 disposed inside the mounting cover 12 and fixedly connected to the mounting cover 12; a connector 15 disposed on the mounting plate 1 and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1; and a first gear 16 disposed on the connector 15 and the output end of the first motor 14, and rotatably connected to the connector 15 and fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 14.
[0062] In this configuration, the motor 14 provides power to drive the first gear 16 to rotate; the connector 15 is used to fix the position of the first gear 16; the first gear 16 meshes with the second gear 17 and drives the second gear 17 to rotate.
[0063] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the control unit includes: a second gear 17, disposed on the rectangular cover 13 and rotatably connected to the rectangular cover 13; a flow-blocking member 19, disposed on the working groove 5 and the mounting block 11 and slidably connected to the working groove 5 and the mounting block 11; and a spiral rod 18, disposed on the flow-blocking member 19 and the second gear 17, and threadedly connected to the flow-blocking member 19 and fixedly connected to the second gear 17.
[0064] In this configuration, the second gear 17 is used to drive the screw rod 18 to rotate; the screw rod 18 is used to drive the flow obstruction element 19 to move on the working tank 5 and the mounting block 11; the flow obstruction element 19 is used to control the flow rate of crude oil, and the flow rate of crude oil is adjusted by controlling the size of the opening of the crude oil through the working tank 5.
[0065] This device, equipped with a temperature control mechanism, can adjust the temperature within the device to prevent scale formation in the crude oil due to excessive temperature differences between the device and the buffer tank. Furthermore, the device's control mechanism regulates the flow rate of the crude oil through the device, ensuring a smooth flow into the buffer tank and preventing scale formation caused by flow rate variations.
[0066] Working principle: When this device is working, the second sleeve 3 is connected to the connecting pipe of the buffer tank, and the first sleeve 2 is connected to the connecting pipe for conveying crude oil. Then, the heater 7 is started. The heater 7 heats the heating plate 8 through the transfer component 9 until the temperature at the connecting sleeve is consistent with the temperature inside the buffer tank, so that the temperature of the crude oil is always higher than the wax point to prevent paraffin deposition in the crude oil. At the same time, the motor 14 is started, which drives the first gear 16 to rotate. The first gear 16 drives the second gear 17 to rotate, and the second gear 17 drives the screw rod 18 to rotate inside the flow-blocking component 19, allowing the flow-blocking component 19 to slide in the working tank 5. The position of the flow-blocking component 19 is adjusted according to the required flow rate, thus ensuring the flow rate of crude oil entering the buffer tank, allowing the crude oil to flow smoothly and reducing scaling caused by changes in liquid level and flow rate.
[0067] The above description of the embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A scale-resistant sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank, comprising a mounting plate (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The first sleeve (2) is disposed on the mounting plate (1) and fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); The second sleeve (3) is disposed on the mounting plate (1) and fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); There are two connecting baffles (4), and the two connecting baffles (4) are disposed on the first sleeve (2) and the second sleeve (3) and are fixedly connected to the first sleeve (2) and the second sleeve (3); The working slot (5) is disposed on the mounting plate (1) and is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); A temperature control mechanism is provided on the mounting plate (1), the first sleeve (2), and the second sleeve (3) for controlling the temperature; A control mechanism, located on the mounting plate (1), is used to control the flow rate of crude oil.
2. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control mechanism includes: A fixing groove (6) is provided on the mounting plate (1) and is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); A temperature control unit is provided on the mounting plate (1), the fixing groove (6), the first sleeve (2), and the second sleeve (3) for controlling the temperature.
3. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature control unit includes: The heater (7) is disposed in the fixing groove (6) and is fixedly connected to the fixing groove (6); The heating plate (8) has two parts, and the two heating plates (8) are disposed on the first sleeve (2) and the second sleeve (3) and are fixedly connected to the first sleeve (2) and the second sleeve (3); There are two transfer members (9), and the two transfer members (9) are disposed on the heater (7) and the heating plate (8) and are fixedly connected to the heater (7) and the heating plate (8).
4. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control mechanism includes: A fixing part is provided on the mounting plate (1) and the working groove (5) for installing various components of the control mechanism; A drive unit, disposed on the fixed unit, is used to provide power to the control mechanism; A control unit, disposed on the drive unit and the fixing unit, is used to control the crude oil flow rate.
5. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing part includes: A flow guide block (10) is disposed on the first sleeve (2) and fixedly connected to the first sleeve (2); The mounting block (11) is disposed on the second sleeve (3) and is fixedly connected to the second sleeve (3); Mounting cover (12) is disposed on the mounting plate (1) and fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); A rectangular cover (13) is disposed on the mounting cover (12) and fixedly connected to the mounting cover (12).
6. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive unit includes: The motor (14) is disposed inside the mounting cover (12) and is fixedly connected to the mounting cover (12); A connector (15) is disposed on the mounting plate (1) and fixedly connected to the mounting plate (1); The first gear (16) is disposed on the connector (15) and the output end of the first motor (14), and is rotatably connected to the connector (15) and fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (14).
7. The anti-scaling sleeve for the inlet and outlet of a crude oil buffer tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control unit includes: The second gear (17) is disposed on the rectangular cover (13) and is rotatably connected to the rectangular cover (13); A flow-blocking component (19) is disposed on the working groove (5) and the mounting block (11) and is slidably connected to the working groove (5) and the mounting block (11); The spiral rod (18) is disposed on the flow obstruction member (19) and the second gear (17), and is threadedly connected to the flow obstruction member (19) and fixedly connected to the second gear (17).