Full-heat-tracing torque tube clamping body assembly
By using a fully heated torsion tube clamping assembly, and by utilizing the clamping tube and clamping ring in conjunction with the ring heating plate and main heating pipe, the measurement accuracy problem of the UTD electric float level transmitter under crystallization and viscous media conditions is solved, achieving high-precision measurement and stable instrument operation under various conditions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423032413.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-10
AI Technical Summary
The measurement accuracy of existing UTD electric float level transmitters is affected under crystallization and viscous media conditions, mainly due to the lack of heat tracing in the torsion tube clamp assembly.
A fully heat-traced torsion tube clamping body assembly was designed, comprising a clamping body tube, a clamping body ring, and a heat tracing device. Through the cooperation of the ring heat tracing plate and the main heat tracing tube, the clamping body is fully heat-traced, reducing thermal deformation.
This technology improves measurement accuracy under various operating conditions, ensures long-term stable operation of the instrument, and solves the problem of measurement accuracy being affected by medium crystallization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of UTD electric float level transmitters, specifically to a fully heated torsion tube clamp assembly. Background Technology
[0002] UTD electric float level transmitters are widely used in Sinopec, PetroChina, and the refining and chemical industry to measure liquid levels and interface positions. They output a 4-20mA DC standard signal and can also provide HART communication protocol output, and have a huge market share.
[0003] Currently, some UTD electric float level transmitters on the market have a main component, the torque tube clamp assembly, which is not heated under normal operating conditions. Therefore, in the case of crystallizing and viscous media, its measurement accuracy is easily affected by the crystallization of the media, thus affecting the final measurement accuracy.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a fully heat-tracing torsion tube clamp assembly. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problems in related technologies, this utility model provides a fully heat-traced torsion tube clamp assembly that can provide comprehensive heat tracing under various working conditions with minimal thermal deformation, thereby improving the final measurement accuracy and ensuring long-term stable operation of the instrument.
[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] A torsion tube clamping body assembly with full heat tracing includes a clamping body tube, a clamping body ring, and a heat tracing device. The clamping body tube is disposed in the inner cavity of a cylinder. The clamping body ring is connected to one side of the cylinder through a connecting channel. A part of the heat tracing device is installed on the clamping body ring.
[0008] The heat tracing device includes a ring heat tracing plate, which is mounted on a clamping ring. One side of the ring heat tracing plate is connected to one end of a flange pipe, and the other side of the ring heat tracing plate is connected to one end of a heat tracing bend. The other end of the heat tracing bend is connected to the cylinder body. A main heat tracing pipe is installed on one side of the clamping pipe in the inner cavity of the cylinder body.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a DN15 heat tracing flange is installed at the other end of the flange pipe.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a connecting flange is installed at the right end of the cylinder.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a welded end plug is installed at the left end of the cylinder.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a nameplate holder is installed on the outer wall of the other side of the cylinder.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the bottom wall of the cylinder is connected to a second channel, and a second flange is installed at the bottom end of the second channel.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] This utility model utilizes a clamping tube, a clamping ring, and a heat tracing device that work together. In use, the DN15 heat tracing flange, the connecting flange, and the second flange are first installed in their predetermined positions. Then, the main heat tracing pipe and the ring heat tracing plate work together to perform heat tracing on the clamping tube and the clamping ring. This allows the component to provide comprehensive heat tracing under various working conditions with minimal thermal deformation, thereby improving the final measurement accuracy and ensuring long-term stable operation of the instrument. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fully heat-tracing torsion tube clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a top-view cross-sectional structural diagram of a fully heat-tracing torsion tube clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a left-side structural schematic diagram of a fully heat-tracing torsion tube clamp assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0020] In the picture:
[0021] 1. Clamping tube; 2. Clamping ring; 3. Heat tracing device; 4. Cylinder; 5. Connecting channel; 6. Ring heat tracing plate; 7. Flange connection; 8. Heat tracing bend; 9. Main heat tracing pipe; 10. DN15 heat tracing flange; 11. Connecting flange; 12. Welded end plug; 13. Nameplate holder; 14. Second channel; 15. Second flange. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.
[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fully heat-traced torsion tube clamp assembly is provided.
[0024] Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 1-3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a torsion pipe clamping assembly with full heat tracing includes a clamping pipe 1, a clamping ring 2, and a heat tracing device 3. The clamping pipe 1 is disposed in the inner cavity of a cylinder 4. A welded end plug 12 is installed at the left end of the cylinder 4. The clamping ring 2 is connected to one side of the cylinder 4 through a connecting channel 5. A part of the heat tracing device 3 is installed on the clamping ring 2. The heat tracing device 3 includes a ring heat tracing plate 6, which is installed on the clamping ring 2. One side of the ring heat tracing plate 6 is connected to one end of a flange pipe 7. A DN15 heat tracing flange 10 is installed at the other end of the flange pipe 7. The other side of the ring heat tracing plate 6 is connected to one end of a heat tracing bend 8. The other end of the heat tracing bend 8 is connected to the cylinder 4. A main heat tracing pipe 9 is installed on one side of the clamping pipe 1 in the inner cavity of the cylinder 4. The clamping tube 1, clamping ring 2, and heat tracing device 3 work together. When in use, first install the DN15 heat tracing flange 10, connecting flange 11, and second flange 15 into the predetermined positions. Then, the main heat tracing pipe 9 and the ring heat tracing plate 6 work to perform heat tracing on the clamping tube 1 and clamping ring 2. This allows the component to provide comprehensive heat tracing under various working conditions with minimal thermal deformation, thereby improving the final measurement accuracy and ensuring long-term stable operation of the instrument.
[0025] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a connecting flange 11 is installed at the right end of the cylinder 4, and a second channel 14 is connected to the bottom wall of the cylinder 4. A second flange 15 is installed at the bottom end of the second channel 14. The connecting flange 11 and the second flange 15 facilitate the installation and use of this device.
[0026] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As a further embodiment of this invention, a nameplate holder 13 is installed on the outer wall of the other side of the cylinder 4. The nameplate holder 13 facilitates the user's understanding of the parameters of this device.
[0027] Workflow: When in use, first install the DN15 heat tracing flange 10, the connecting flange 11, and the second flange 15 into their designated positions. Then, the main heat tracing pipe 9 and the ring heat tracing plate 6 will work to perform heat tracing on the clamping body pipe 1 and the clamping body ring 2. This allows the component to provide comprehensive heat tracing under various working conditions with minimal thermal deformation, thereby improving the final measurement accuracy and ensuring long-term stable operation of the instrument.
[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A fully heat-traced torsion tube clamping assembly, comprising a clamping tube (1), a clamping ring (2), and a heat tracing device (3), characterized in that: The clamping tube (1) is set in the inner cavity of the cylinder (4), and a clamping ring (2) is connected to one side of the cylinder (4) through a connecting channel (5). A part of the heat tracing device (3) is installed on the clamping ring (2). The heat tracing device (3) includes a ring heat tracing plate (6), which is mounted on a clamping ring (2). One side of the ring heat tracing plate (6) is connected to one end of a flange pipe (7), and the other side of the ring heat tracing plate (6) is connected to one end of a heat tracing bend (8). The other end of the heat tracing bend (8) is connected to a cylinder (4). A main heat tracing pipe (9) is installed on one side of the clamping pipe (1) in the inner cavity of the cylinder (4).
2. The torsion pipe clamp assembly with full heat tracing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the flange connector (7) is equipped with a DN15 heat tracing flange (10).
3. The torsion pipe clamp assembly with full heat tracing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting flange (11) is installed at the right end of the cylinder (4).
4. The torsion pipe clamp assembly with full heat tracing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A welded end plug (12) is installed at the left end of the cylinder (4).
5. The torsion pipe clamp assembly with full heat tracing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A nameplate holder (13) is installed on the other outer wall of the cylinder (4).
6. The torsion pipe clamp assembly with full heat tracing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the cylinder (4) is connected to a second channel (14), and a second flange (15) is installed at the bottom end of the second channel (14).