Vertical carbon steel storage tank with cooling and buffering functions
By circulating cold water between vertical storage tanks for multiple cooling processes, the problem of damage to the vacuum unit caused by the transfer of high-temperature materials was solved, and effective temperature regulation and tank capacity increase were achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423251671.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing vertical storage tanks cannot effectively cool down high-temperature materials during transport, resulting in a shortened service life or damage to vacuum units.
The design incorporates multiple interconnected vertical carbon steel storage tanks, with chilled water circulating between them. The materials are cooled multiple times, and the structure of the silos and pipes is optimized to increase the contact area and residence time. The temperature is then adjusted step by step using a chiller.
It effectively reduces material temperature, prevents damage to the vacuum unit, extends its service life, and increases the storage capacity and cooling efficiency of the storage tank.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material storage tank technology, specifically a carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function. Background Technology
[0002] Vertical storage tanks are storage containers placed upright, primarily used for storing liquids or bulk materials, and are widely used in many industries such as petroleum, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical. They are typically cylindrical in shape, with the tank body perpendicular to the ground; this design allows for a larger storage volume within the same floor space.
[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 216402573 U discloses a vertical storage tank, belonging to the field of storage devices. It includes a vertical tank body and multiple legs located at the bottom of the vertical tank body. At least three pull ropes are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the top of the vertical tank body. One end of each pull rope is connected to the vertical tank body, and the other end of each pull rope is provided with a ground anchor assembly. The ground anchor assembly includes a ground anchor rod and a connector that connects the ground anchor rod to the pull rope. The connector and the ground anchor rod are detachably connected.
[0004] The aforementioned vertical storage tanks utilize the vertical tank body to store materials. However, for some materials that require high-temperature processing, the materials will carry high temperatures after the high-temperature processing is completed. At this time, when using material transfer equipment such as vacuum units to transfer materials, the high-temperature materials will affect the material transfer equipment such as vacuum units, thereby reducing the service life of the vacuum units or even causing damage to the vacuum units. The aforementioned vertical storage tanks only have the function of material storage, but cannot cool the materials. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function. The tank is provided in multiple units and the multiple tanks are interconnected. Cold water circulates among the multiple tanks, thereby cooling the material in the material pipe and silo inside the tank, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function includes a front storage tank, a middle storage tank on one side of the front storage tank, and a rear storage tank on the side of the middle storage tank away from the front storage tank; the front storage tank, the middle storage tank and the rear storage tank have the same structure.
[0008] The aforementioned pre-storage tank includes a tank body with two symmetrical water inlets on the outer side of the upper end of the tank body; a material hopper is located at the lower end of the tank body, with material pipes fixedly connected to both ends of the material hopper, and the ends of the two material pipes away from the material hopper extending to the top of the tank body; a drain pipe is located in the middle of the bottom of the tank body, and a valve is located on the drain pipe away from the tank body.
[0009] Cold water pipes are provided between the pre-storage tank and the intermediate storage tank, and between the intermediate storage tank and the post-storage tank. The two ends of one cold water pipe are fixedly connected to the water inlets adjacent to the pre-storage tank and the intermediate storage tank, respectively, and the two ends of the other cold water pipe are fixedly connected to the water inlets adjacent to the intermediate storage tank and the post-storage tank, respectively. The drain pipe of the pre-storage tank is fixedly connected to the inlet of the chiller at the end away from the tank body. The inlet of the post-storage tank is fixedly connected to an inlet pipe on the side away from the cold water pipe, and the end of the inlet pipe away from the post-storage tank is fixedly connected to the outlet of the chiller.
[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the top of one of the feed pipes of the pre-storage tank is fixedly connected to the feed pipe, and the top of the other feed pipe is fixedly connected to the first connecting pipe; the end of the feed pipe away from the pre-storage tank is fixedly connected to the pneumatic feeder.
[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the end of the first connecting pipe away from the front storage tank is fixedly connected to the top of one of the material pipes of the middle storage tank, the top of the other material pipe of the middle storage tank is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe, the end of the second connecting pipe away from the middle storage tank is fixedly connected to the top of one of the material pipes of the rear storage tank, the top of the other material pipe of the rear storage tank is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe, and the end of the discharge pipe away from the rear storage tank is fixedly connected to the vacuum unit.
[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the hopper is arranged horizontally, and the diameter of the hopper is larger than the diameter of the material pipe; multiple support legs are uniformly fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the tank body.
[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a second fixing member is sleeved on the middle outer side of the hopper, and both ends of the second fixing member are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank; a plurality of first fixing members are uniformly sleeved on the outer side of the material pipe, and the ends of the plurality of first fixing members away from the material pipe are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank.
[0014] As a further technical solution of this utility model, an extension pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the tank, and the extension pipe communicates with the space inside the tank; a liquid level pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the end of the extension pipe away from the tank, the liquid level pipe is made of transparent material, and the length of the liquid level pipe is less than the length of the tank.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, the material sequentially passes through a pre-tank, a middle-level tank, and a post-tank. The material undergoes initial cooling in the pre-tank, secondary cooling in the middle-level tank, and final cooling in the post-tank. This multiple cooling process enhances the cooling effect, ensuring that the temperature of the material entering the vacuum unit and other transport equipment is not high enough to damage the vacuum unit and extending its service life. Furthermore, the chiller outlet is fixedly connected to the post-tank, so the temperature of the chilled water in the post-tank is lower than that in the middle-level tank, and the temperature of the chilled water in the middle-level tank is lower than that in the pre-tank. This results in a gradual decrease in material temperature, increasing the cooling effect while reducing the cooling pressure on the tanks.
[0017] 2. In this utility model, the diameter of the hopper is larger than the diameter of the material pipe, which increases the contact area between the material inside the hopper and the low temperature, thereby increasing the speed and effect of the material temperature reduction; the hopper and the material pipe fixedly connected to it are U-shaped as a whole, which increases the residence time of the material in the tank and also increases the storage capacity of the tank.
[0018] 3. In this utility model, the liquid level in the level tube is level with the liquid level in the tank. By observing the liquid level in the level tube, the operator can clearly know the liquid level of the cold water in the tank, preventing too much or too little cold water in the tank and ensuring that the material cooling operation can proceed normally. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Another perspective view.
[0021] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 The main view.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pre-storage tank of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 The main view.
[0024] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 4 Top view.
[0025] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 AA sectional view.
[0026] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure.
[0027] In the diagram: 1-Pre-storage tank, 2-Intermediate storage tank, 3-Rear storage tank, 4-Infeed pipe, 5-First connecting pipe, 6-Second connecting pipe, 7-Discharge pipe, 8-Return pipe, 9-Water inlet pipe, 10-Cold water pipe;
[0028] 11-Tank body, 12-Water inlet, 13-Extension pipe, 14-Level pipe, 15-Support leg, 16-Drain pipe, 17-Valve, 18-Material pipe, 19-Hopper, 110-Fixed component one, 111-Fixed component two. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] Please see Figure 1-8 In this embodiment of the present invention, a carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function includes a front storage tank 1, a middle storage tank 2 is provided on one side of the front storage tank 1, and a rear storage tank 3 is provided on the side of the middle storage tank 2 away from the front storage tank 1; the front storage tank 1, the middle storage tank 2 and the rear storage tank 3 have the same structure.
[0031] The pre-storage tank 1 includes a tank body 11, with two water inlets 12 symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the upper end of the tank body 11; a hopper 19 is provided at the lower end of the interior of the tank body 11, and two ends of the hopper 19 are fixedly connected to material pipes 18, with the ends of the two material pipes 18 extending away from the hopper 19 extending to the top of the tank body 11; a drain pipe 16 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the tank body 11, and a valve 17 is provided on the drain pipe 16 away from the tank body 11.
[0032] Cold water pipes 10 are provided between the pre-storage tank 1 and the intermediate storage tank 2, and between the intermediate storage tank 2 and the rear storage tank 3. The two ends of one cold water pipe 10 are fixedly connected to the water inlets 12 adjacent to the pre-storage tank 1 and the intermediate storage tank 2, respectively, and the two ends of the other cold water pipe 10 are fixedly connected to the water inlets 12 adjacent to the intermediate storage tank 2 and the rear storage tank 3, respectively. The end of the drain pipe 16 of the pre-storage tank 1 away from the tank body 11 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the chiller. The inlet pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the water inlet 12 on the side of the rear storage tank 3 away from the cold water pipe 10. The end of the inlet pipe 9 away from the rear storage tank 3 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the chiller.
[0033] The top of one of the feed pipes 18 of the pre-storage tank 1 is fixedly connected to the feed pipe 4, and the top of the other feed pipe 18 is fixedly connected to the first connecting pipe 5; the end of the feed pipe 4 away from the pre-storage tank 1 is fixedly connected to the pneumatic feeder.
[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the material sequentially passes through the pre-tank 1, the intermediate tank 2, and the post-tank 3. The material undergoes initial cooling in the pre-tank 1, secondary cooling in the intermediate tank 2, and final cooling in the post-tank 3. This multiple cooling process enhances the cooling effect, ensuring that the temperature of the material entering the vacuum unit and other transport equipment is not high enough to damage the vacuum unit and extend its service life. Furthermore, the chiller outlet is fixedly connected to the post-tank 3, so the temperature of the chilled water in the post-tank 3 is lower than that in the intermediate tank 2, and the temperature of the chilled water in the intermediate tank 2 is lower than that in the pre-tank 1. This results in a gradual decrease in material temperature, increasing the cooling effect while reducing the cooling pressure on the tanks.
[0035] In this embodiment, the end of the first connecting pipe 5 away from the front storage tank 1 is fixedly connected to the top of one of the material pipes 18 of the middle storage tank 2, the top of the other material pipe 18 of the middle storage tank 2 is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe 6, the end of the second connecting pipe 6 away from the middle storage tank 2 is fixedly connected to the top of one of the material pipes 18 of the rear storage tank 3, the top of the other material pipe 18 of the rear storage tank 3 is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe 7, and the end of the discharge pipe 7 away from the rear storage tank 3 is fixedly connected to the vacuum unit.
[0036] The hopper 19 is arranged horizontally, and the diameter of the hopper 19 is larger than the diameter of the material pipe 18; multiple support legs 15 are evenly fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the tank body 11.
[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the diameter of the silo 19 is larger than the diameter of the material pipe 18, which increases the contact area between the material inside the silo 19 and the low temperature, and increases the speed and effect of the material temperature reduction; the silo 19 and the material pipe 18 fixedly connected to it are U-shaped as a whole, which increases the residence time of the material in the tank 11, and also increases the storage capacity of the tank 11.
[0038] In this embodiment, a second fixing member 111 is sleeved on the middle outer side of the hopper 19, and both ends of the second fixing member 111 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body 11; a plurality of first fixing members 110 are uniformly sleeved on the outer side of the material pipe 18, and the ends of the plurality of first fixing members 110 away from the material pipe 18 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body 11.
[0039] An extension tube 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the tank body 11, and the extension tube 13 communicates with the space inside the tank body 11; a liquid level tube 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the end of the extension tube 13 away from the tank body 11. The liquid level tube 14 is made of transparent material and its length is less than the length of the tank body 11.
[0040] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid level in the level tube 14 is level with the liquid level in the tank 11. By observing the liquid level in the level tube 14, the staff can clearly know the liquid level of the cold water in the tank 11, preventing too much or too little cold water in the tank 11 and ensuring that the material cooling work can proceed normally.
[0041] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the material passes through the pre-tank 1, the intermediate tank 2, and the post-tank 3 in sequence. The material undergoes initial cooling in the pre-tank 1, secondary cooling in the intermediate tank 2, and final cooling in the post-tank 3. Multiple cooling processes enhance the cooling effect, ensuring that the temperature of the material entering the vacuum unit and other transport equipment is not high enough to damage the vacuum unit and extend its service life. Furthermore, the chiller outlet is fixedly connected to the post-tank 3. Therefore, the temperature of the chilled water in the post-tank 3 is lower than that in the intermediate tank 2, and the temperature of the chilled water in the intermediate tank 2 is lower than that in the pre-tank 1. This results in a gradual decrease in material temperature, increasing the cooling effect while reducing the cooling pressure on the material from the tanks.
[0042] The diameter of the hopper 19 is larger than that of the pipe 18, which increases the contact area between the material inside the hopper 19 and the low temperature, thereby increasing the speed and effect of the material temperature reduction. The hopper 19 and the pipe 18 fixedly connected to it are U-shaped as a whole, which increases the residence time of the material in the tank 11 and also increases the storage capacity of the tank 11.
[0043] The liquid level in the level tube 14 is level with the liquid level in the tank 11. By observing the liquid level in the level tube 14, the staff can clearly know the liquid level of the cold water in the tank 11, preventing the cold water in the tank 11 from being too much or too little, and ensuring that the material cooling work can proceed normally.
[0044] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A vertical carbon steel storage tank with cooling and buffering function, characterized in that: It includes a front storage tank (1), a middle storage tank (2) is provided on one side of the front storage tank (1), and a rear storage tank (3) is provided on the side of the middle storage tank (2) away from the front storage tank (1); the front storage tank (1), the middle storage tank (2) and the rear storage tank (3) have the same structure; The aforementioned pre-storage tank (1) includes a tank body (11), on which two water inlets (12) are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the upper end; a hopper (19) is provided at the lower end of the interior of the tank body (11), and both ends of the hopper (19) are fixedly connected to material pipes (18), with the ends of the two material pipes (18) extending away from the hopper (19) extending to the top of the tank body (11); a drain pipe (16) is provided in the middle of the bottom of the tank body (11), and a valve (17) is provided on the drain pipe (16) away from the tank body (11); Cold water pipes (10) are provided between the pre-storage tank (1) and the intermediate storage tank (2), and between the intermediate storage tank (2) and the rear storage tank (3). One cold water pipe (10) is fixedly connected at both ends to the inlet (12) adjacent to the pre-storage tank (1) and the intermediate storage tank (2), and the other cold water pipe (10) is fixedly connected at both ends to the inlet (12) adjacent to the intermediate storage tank (2) and the rear storage tank (3). The drain pipe (16) of the pre-storage tank (1) is fixedly connected at one end away from the tank body (11) to the inlet end of the chiller. The inlet (12) of the rear storage tank (3) is fixedly connected to an inlet pipe (9), and the inlet pipe (9) is fixedly connected at one end away from the rear storage tank (3) to the outlet end of the chiller.
2. The carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of one of the feed pipes (18) of the pre-storage tank (1) is fixedly connected to the feed pipe (4), and the top of the other feed pipe (18) is fixedly connected to the first connecting pipe (5); the end of the feed pipe (4) away from the pre-storage tank (1) is fixedly connected to the pneumatic feeder.
3. The carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting pipe (5) is fixedly connected at one end away from the front storage tank (1) to the top of one of the material pipes (18) of the middle storage tank (2). The top of the other material pipe (18) of the middle storage tank (2) is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe (6). The end of the second connecting pipe (6) away from the middle storage tank (2) is fixedly connected to the top of one of the material pipes (18) of the rear storage tank (3). The top of the other material pipe (18) of the rear storage tank (3) is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe (7). The end of the discharge pipe (7) away from the rear storage tank (3) is fixedly connected to the vacuum unit.
4. The carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (19) is arranged horizontally, and the diameter of the hopper (19) is larger than the diameter of the material pipe (18); multiple support legs (15) are uniformly fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the tank (11).
5. The carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The middle outer side of the hopper (19) is fitted with a second fixing member (111), both ends of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank (11); multiple first fixing members (110) are evenly fitted on the outer side of the material pipe (18), and the ends of the multiple first fixing members (110) away from the material pipe (18) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank (11).
6. The carbon steel vertical storage tank with cooling and buffering function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the tank (11) is fixedly connected to an extension pipe (13), which communicates with the space inside the tank (11); the top of the end of the extension pipe (13) away from the tank (11) is fixedly connected to a liquid level pipe (14), which is made of transparent material and the length of the liquid level pipe (14) is less than the length of the tank (11).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Vertical storage tank
CN216402573U