Steam-water separator for producing hydrogen from methanol

Abstract

According to the steam-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen provided by the utility model, the refrigerator is started to start refrigeration, cold air enters the cold conveying pipeline through the outlet of the refrigerator, and then the cold air is uniformly diffused above the plurality of spiral blades through the cold guide plate; hydrogen with moisture is conveyed into the steam-water separation box through the air inlet pipeline, the motor is started to drive the spiral blade to rotate, the spiral blade rotates to roll cold air and the hydrogen with the moisture into the spiral blade, under the action of centrifugal force and the cold air, the moisture can be condensed into water drops, and the water drops are hung on the blade wall of the spiral blade; then the water drops and the water drops are thrown into the barrel wall of the separation barrel under the action of centrifugal force, then the water drops and the water drops are dropped into the bottom of the steam-water separation box under the action of the flow guide barrel, and the dried hydrogen is discharged through a gas outlet pipeline to enter the next procedure; when the bottom of the steam-water separation box is too much, the liquid outlet valve is opened to discharge water, and the water can be recycled after being collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of gas-water separators, and in particular relates to a gas-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production. Background Technology

[0002] Hydrogen has a wide range of industrial applications, and the demand for pure hydrogen has increased rapidly in recent years. Methanol-to-hydrogen production is one of the more mature technologies currently available. In the methanol-to-hydrogen process, a vapor-water separator is needed to separate hydrogen from water vapor. A large amount of water-containing vapor enters the separator and moves downwards in a centrifugal, inclined motion. The entrained water is separated due to the reduced velocity. The separated liquid is discharged from the drain outlet, while the dry, clean vapor exits from the separator outlet.

[0003] Existing gas-water separators have simple structures but poor condensation effects, resulting in the discharged hydrogen not meeting the expected dryness requirements. Therefore, this utility model proposes a gas-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production, including a vapor-water separator box;

[0006] The outer wall of the gas-water separator is provided with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe that are distributed opposite to each other. The top surface of the gas-water separator is provided with a cooler. The cooler outlet is connected to a cooling pipe, and the cooling pipe is connected to a cooling plate.

[0007] The gas-liquid separator is equipped with a gas-liquid separation component, which includes a separation barrel. The separation barrel is fixed to the inner wall of the gas-liquid separator near the gas outlet pipe. The top of the separation barrel is equipped with a spiral blade, which is located directly below the cooling plate. The spiral blade communicates with the internal space of the separation barrel. The bottom of the separation barrel is equipped with a flow guide tube, which has an inverted conical structure.

[0008] Preferably, the air inlet pipe is connected to the internal space of the steam-water separator, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the internal space of the separator barrel.

[0009] Preferably, the helical blades are driven by a motor.

[0010] Preferably, the spiral blades are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple spiral blades are distributed in a ring shape on the top of the separation barrel.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the gas-water separator is equipped with a liquid outlet valve.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the gas-water separator is provided with three support legs arranged in a circular pattern.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The refrigeration unit is started to begin cooling. Cold air enters the cooling pipe through the refrigeration unit outlet and is then evenly diffused above multiple spiral blades by the cooling plate. Hydrogen containing moisture is transported to the gas-liquid separator through the air inlet pipe. The motor is started to drive the spiral blades to rotate. The rotation of the spiral blades draws in the cold air and the hydrogen containing moisture. Under the action of centrifugal force and cold air, the moisture condenses into water droplets and beads, which are then stuck on the blade walls. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water droplets and beads are thrown into the wall of the separator. Then, under the action of the guide tube, the water droplets and beads are dripped into the bottom of the gas-liquid separator. The dry hydrogen is discharged through the gas outlet pipe to enter the next process. When there is too much water at the bottom of the gas-liquid separator, the liquid outlet valve is opened to drain the water, which can be collected and reused. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the gas-liquid separation component in this utility model.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1. Gas-liquid separator; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Outlet pipe; 4. Refrigerator; 5. Cooling pipe; 6. Cooling plate; 7. Gas-liquid separation assembly; 71. Separation tank; 72. Spiral blades; 8. Flow guide tube; 9. Liquid outlet valve; 10. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0022] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0023] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a vapor-liquid separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production, including a vapor-liquid separator 1; an inlet pipe 2 and an outlet pipe 3 are provided on the outer wall of the vapor-liquid separator 1, and a cooler 4 is provided on the top surface of the vapor-liquid separator 1. The cooler outlet of the cooler 4 is connected to a cooling pipe 5, and the cooling pipe 5 is connected to a cooling plate 6; a gas-liquid separation component 7 is provided inside the vapor-liquid separator 1, the gas-liquid separation component 7 includes a separation barrel 71, the separation barrel 71 is fixed on the inner wall of the vapor-liquid separator 1 near the outlet pipe 3, a spiral blade 72 is provided on the top of the separation barrel 71, the spiral blade 72 is located directly below the cooling plate 6, the spiral blade 72 is connected to the internal space of the separation barrel 71, and a guide tube 8 is provided at the bottom of the separation barrel 71, the guide tube 8 having an inverted conical structure.

[0027] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 4 is started to begin cooling. Cold air enters the cooling pipe 5 through the outlet of the refrigerator 4, and then is evenly diffused above multiple spiral blades 72 by the cooling plate 6. Hydrogen containing moisture is transported to the gas-water separator 1 through the air inlet pipe 2. The motor is started to drive the spiral blades 72 to rotate. The rotation of the spiral blades 72 draws in the cold air and the hydrogen containing moisture. Under the action of centrifugal force and cold air, the moisture condenses into water droplets and beads, which hang on the blade wall of the spiral blades 72. Then, under the action of centrifugal force, the water droplets and beads are thrown into the wall of the separator 71. Then, under the action of the guide tube 8, the water droplets and beads are dripped into the bottom of the gas-water separator 1. The dry hydrogen is discharged through the gas outlet pipe 3 to enter the next process. When there is too much water at the bottom of the gas-water separator 1, the liquid outlet valve 9 is opened to drain the water, which can be collected and reused.

[0028] For further details, please refer to Figure 3 The air inlet pipe 2 connects to the internal space of the steam-water separator 1, and the air outlet pipe 3 connects to the internal space of the separator 71.

[0029] In this embodiment, the air inlet pipe 2 is connected to the internal space of the gas-water separator 1, so that hydrogen containing moisture can be injected into the gas-water separator 1; the air outlet pipe 3 is connected to the internal space of the separator 71, so that under the action of centrifugal force and cold air, the moisture will condense into water droplets and water beads and hang on the blade wall of the spiral blade 72. Then, under the action of centrifugal force, the water droplets and water beads are thrown into the barrel wall of the separator 71, and the dry hydrogen can be discharged through the air outlet pipe 3 to enter the next process.

[0030] Furthermore, the helical blade 72 is driven by an electric motor.

[0031] In this embodiment, the spiral blade 72 is driven by a motor, and the motor starts to drive the spiral blade 72 to rotate at high speed.

[0032] For further details, please refer to Figure 4 Multiple spiral blades 72 are provided, and the multiple spiral blades 72 are distributed in a ring shape on the top of the separation barrel 71.

[0033] In this embodiment, multiple spiral blades 72 operate simultaneously, which can introduce a large amount of hydrogen gas, thus facilitating gas-water separation and increasing work efficiency.

[0034] For further details, please refer to Figure 1 The bottom of the gas-water separator 1 is equipped with a liquid outlet valve 9.

[0035] In this embodiment, when there is too much water at the bottom of the steam-water separator 1, the liquid outlet valve 9 is opened to drain the water, which can then be collected and reused.

[0036] For further details, please refer to Figure 1The outer wall of the gas-water separator 1 is provided with three support legs 10 arranged in a circular pattern.

[0037] In this embodiment, the three circularly distributed support legs 10 provide support and stability for the gas-water separator 1.

[0038] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: The refrigeration unit 4 is started to begin cooling. Cold air enters the cooling pipe 5 through the outlet of the refrigeration unit 4, and then is evenly diffused above multiple spiral blades 72 by the cooling guide plate 6. Hydrogen containing moisture is transported to the gas-water separator 1 through the air inlet pipe 2. The motor is started to drive the spiral blades 72 to rotate. The rotation of the spiral blades 72 draws in the cold air and the hydrogen containing moisture. Under the action of centrifugal force and cold air, the moisture condenses into water droplets and beads, which hang on the blade wall of the spiral blades 72. Then, under the action of centrifugal force, the water droplets and beads are thrown into the wall of the separator 71. Then, under the action of the guide tube 8, the water droplets and beads are dripped into the bottom of the gas-water separator 1. The dry hydrogen is discharged through the air outlet pipe 3 to enter the next process. When there is too much water at the bottom of the gas-water separator 1, the liquid outlet valve 9 is opened to drain the water, which can be collected and reused.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production, characterized in that: Includes a steam-water separator (1); The outer wall of the gas-water separator (1) is provided with an air inlet pipe (2) and an air outlet pipe (3) that are relatively distributed. The top surface of the gas-water separator (1) is provided with a cooler (4). The cooling outlet of the cooler (4) is connected to a cooling pipe (5). The cooling pipe (5) is connected to a cooling plate (6). The gas-liquid separator (1) is equipped with a gas-liquid separation component (7). The gas-liquid separation component (7) includes a separation barrel (71). The separation barrel (71) is fixed on the inner wall of the gas-liquid separator (1) near the gas outlet pipe (3). The top of the separation barrel (71) is provided with a spiral blade (72). The spiral blade (72) is located directly below the cooling plate (6). The spiral blade (72) connects to the internal space of the separation barrel (71). The bottom of the separation barrel (71) is provided with a guide tube (8). The guide tube (8) has an inverted conical structure.

2. The vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet pipe (2) is connected to the internal space of the steam-water separator (1), and the air outlet pipe (3) is connected to the internal space of the separator (71).

3. A vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spiral blade (72) is driven by a motor.

4. A vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spiral blades (72) are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple spiral blades (72) are distributed in a ring shape on the top of the separation barrel (71).

5. A vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the steam-water separator (1) is equipped with a liquid outlet valve (9).

6. A vapor-water separator for methanol-to-hydrogen production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the gas-water separator (1) is provided with three support legs (10) arranged in a circular pattern.

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