Condensate water discharge device for compressing air
By designing a condensate drainage device for compressed air systems, using a water level sensor and solenoid valve to control drainage, combined with temperature-controlled heating and dirt isolation, the problem of condensate corrosion is solved, achieving efficient drainage and energy saving.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422772191.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-13
AI Technical Summary
The corrosive nature of condensate in compressed air systems can damage equipment and disrupt production. Existing technologies make it difficult to effectively drain condensate, thus affecting operations and production.
A condensate drainage device was designed, including a housing, an electrical control device, an inlet pipe, a drain pipe, a water level sensor, and a solenoid valve. The device controls drainage by sensing the water level, achieving drainage without venting. Combined with a temperature-controlled heating element and a dirt isolation mechanism, it reduces energy consumption and equipment corrosion.
Effective drainage of condensate reduces energy consumption, prevents equipment corrosion, ensures production continuity, and minimizes equipment damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the discharge of condensate from compressed air, and more particularly to a device for discharging condensate from compressed air. Background Technology
[0002] Compressed air is the second largest energy source after electricity and a versatile process gas source, used in industries and sectors such as petroleum, chemical, metallurgy, power, machinery, light industry, textiles, automobile manufacturing, electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, defense, and scientific research. However, compressed air contains a significant amount of impurities, primarily: solid particles—in a typical large city environment, there are approximately 140 million particles per cubic meter of air, about 80% of which are smaller than 2μm, which air compressor intake filters cannot eliminate. Furthermore, the air compressor system continuously generates wear debris, rust, and oil carbon deposits, which accelerate the wear of air-using equipment and lead to seal failure; moisture—the relative humidity in the atmosphere is generally above 65%, and after compression and condensation, it becomes saturated air, carrying a large amount of liquid water droplets. These are the root cause of corrosion in equipment, pipes, and valves, and in winter, they can freeze and block small orifices in pneumatic systems. It is worth noting that even when the air is completely separated and saturated, condensation will still occur as the temperature decreases. For every 10°C decrease, the saturated water content will drop by about 50%, meaning that half of the water vapor will be converted into liquid water droplets.
[0003] Compressed air is a primary source of safe power in the shipbuilding and repair industry. Due to the physical properties of compressed air, a certain amount of condensate exists in compressed air pipelines. This condensate is highly corrosive, and excessive moisture in storage tanks and pipelines can seriously affect operational production. In order to solve the problem of moisture content in compressed air supply systems, a condensate drainage device for compressed air is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a condensate drainage device for compressed air, aiming to solve the technical problem of water content in compressed air supply systems.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the first aspect of this invention proposes a condensate discharge device for compressed air, comprising a housing and an electrical control device, wherein a dirt isolation mechanism is provided inside the housing, and a discharge mechanism is provided inside the housing.
[0006] The discharge mechanism includes an inlet pipe, a drain pipe, a low water level sensor switch, a high water level sensor switch, and a water level sensor. The inlet pipe is fixedly installed on the side wall of the tank near the top, and one end of the inlet pipe is connected to the inside of the tank. A buffer valve is fixedly installed inside the inlet pipe. The drain pipe is fixedly installed on the side wall of the tank near the bottom, and one end of the drain pipe is connected to the inside of the tank. A drain solenoid valve is fixedly installed inside the drain pipe. The low water level sensor switch, the high water level sensor switch, and the water level sensor are all fixedly installed inside the tank. The low water level sensor switch is located at the top of the drain pipe, and the high water level sensor switch is located at the bottom of the inlet pipe.
[0007] Furthermore, a plurality of water level sensors are provided, and the plurality of water level sensors are evenly distributed between the bottom of the high water level sensor switch and the top of the low water level sensor switch.
[0008] Furthermore, the electronic control device is fixedly installed on the side wall of the enclosure;
[0009] Furthermore, a temperature-controlled heating element is fixedly installed inside the enclosure;
[0010] Furthermore, the temperature-controlled heating tube is spirally and uniformly wound inside the housing;
[0011] Furthermore, the buffer valve, the drain solenoid valve, the temperature control heating tube, the low water level sensor switch, the high water level sensor switch, and the water level sensor are all connected to the electronic control device via wires;
[0012] Furthermore, the dirt isolation mechanism includes a partition and a drain pipe. The partition is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box. The gap between the bottom of the partition and the inside of the box forms a dirt storage area. The drain pipe is fixedly installed inside the box. One end of the drain pipe is connected to the dirt storage area, and the other end of the drain pipe is equipped with a top cover. A second discharge hole is opened inside the partition.
[0013] Furthermore, the drain pipe is located at the top of the partition;
[0014] Furthermore, the partition is a V-shaped plate;
[0015] Furthermore, an installation component is fixedly installed inside the partition plate. The installation component is a hollow arched cylinder, and a first discharge hole is opened at one end of the installation component.
[0016] Beneficial effects:
[0017] This utility model discloses a condensate drainage device for compressed air. The device is installed at the lower end of an air tank or pipeline. Wastewater from the compressed air pipeline flows into the device through an inlet pipe. A water level sensor detects the water level inside the device. When the wastewater reaches a set height, a drain solenoid valve opens, allowing the wastewater to drain through the drain pipe. Simultaneously, a buffer valve inside the inlet pipe closes rapidly to stop water intake. When the wastewater reaches the low water level sensor switch, the drain solenoid valve closes, thus achieving the goal of draining water without venting it. This effectively reduces energy consumption and solves the problem of condensate drainage in compressed air supply systems. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the box structure from one perspective of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box body from another perspective;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the box body of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
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[0024] 1. Housing; 2. Electrical control device; 3. Water inlet pipe; 4. Buffer valve; 5. Drain pipe; 6. Drain solenoid valve; 7. Sewage pipe; 8. Low water level sensor switch; 9. High water level sensor switch; 10. Water level sensor; 11. Temperature control heating element; 12. Dirt storage area; 14. Partition; 15. Mounting components; 16. First discharge hole; 17. Second discharge hole;
[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0026] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," 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. They 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" 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically defined.
[0028] 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, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0030] Reference Figure 1-5 An embodiment of the present invention provides a condensate discharge device for compressed air, comprising a housing 1 and an electrical control device 2. The housing 1 is equipped with a dirt isolation mechanism and a discharge mechanism.
[0031] The discharge mechanism includes an inlet pipe 3, a drain pipe 5, a low water level sensor 8, a high water level sensor 9, and a water level sensor 10. The inlet pipe 3 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the tank 1 near the top, and one end of the inlet pipe 3 is connected to the inside of the tank 1. A buffer valve 4 is fixedly installed inside the inlet pipe 3. The drain pipe 5 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the tank 1 near the bottom, and one end of the drain pipe 5 is connected to the inside of the tank 1. A drain solenoid valve 6 is fixedly installed inside the drain pipe 5. The low water level sensor 8, the high water level sensor 9, and the water level sensor 10 are all fixedly installed inside the tank 1. The low water level sensor 8 is located at the top of the drain pipe 5, and the high water level sensor 9 is located at the bottom of the inlet pipe 3. Several water level sensors 10 are provided, and the several water level sensors 10 are evenly distributed between the bottom of the high water level sensor 9 and the top of the low water level sensor 8.
[0032] The system includes an inlet pipe 3 to allow external sewage to flow into the tank 1, a buffer valve 4 to control the opening and closing of the inlet pipe 3, a drain pipe 5 to allow sewage inside the tank 1 to be discharged, a drain solenoid valve 6 to control the opening and closing of the second drain pipe 5, and a low water level sensor 8, a high water level sensor 9, and a water level sensor 10 to detect the water level inside the tank 1.
[0033] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is installed at the lower end of the air tank or pipeline. Wastewater from the compressed air pipeline flows into the housing 1 through the water inlet pipe 3. The water level sensor 10 detects the water level inside the housing 1. When the wastewater reaches a set height, the drain solenoid valve 6 opens, allowing the wastewater inside the housing 1 to be discharged through the drain pipe 5. At the instant the drain solenoid valve 6 opens, the buffer valve 4 inside the water inlet pipe 3 quickly closes to stop the water inflow. Simultaneously, the core of the buffer valve 4 has a vent hole that replenishes a certain pressure inside the housing 1 to quickly drain the wastewater and also reduce the water level. Noise during drainage: When the sewage in tank 1 is discharged to the position of the low water level sensor switch 8, the drain solenoid valve 6 is closed, thus achieving the purpose of draining without venting. Draining without venting can effectively reduce energy consumption. When the drain solenoid valve 6 is closed, the pressure in tank 1 is balanced, and the buffer valve 4 in the inlet pipe 3 opens to re-introduce sewage into tank 1. When the normal discharge valve control system fails, the water level in the drainage tank will be too high and will trigger the high water level sensor switch 9. At this time, the drain solenoid valve 6 will open to empty all the sewage and gas in tank 1 to avoid equipment damage caused by water accumulation.
[0034] In one embodiment, the electronic control device 2 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the box 1. A temperature-controlled heating tube 11 is fixedly installed inside the box 1. The temperature-controlled heating tube 11 is spirally and evenly wound inside the box 1. The buffer valve 4, the drain solenoid valve 6, the temperature-controlled heating tube 11, the low water level sensor switch 8, the high water level sensor switch 9, and the water level sensor 10 are all connected to the electronic control device 2 through wires.
[0035] In this embodiment, an electronic control device 2 is provided to control the buffer valve 4, the drain solenoid valve 6, the temperature control heating tube 11, the low water level sensor switch 8, the high water level sensor switch 9, and the water level sensor 10. The temperature control heating tube 11 can be used to adjust the temperature of the sewage inside the tank 1. The electronic control device 2 uses components that are already in use in the prior art.
[0036] In one embodiment, the dirt isolation mechanism includes a partition 14 and a drain pipe 7. The partition 14 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing 1. The gap between the bottom of the partition 14 and the inside of the housing 1 forms a dirt storage area 12. The drain pipe 7 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1. One end of the drain pipe 7 is connected to the dirt storage area 12, and the other end of the drain pipe 7 is equipped with a top cover. A second discharge hole 17 is opened inside the partition 14. A drain pipe 5 is located at the top of the partition 14. The partition 14 is a V-shaped plate. An installation component 15 is fixedly installed inside the partition 14. The installation component 15 is a hollow arched cylinder. A first discharge hole 16 is opened at one end of the installation component 15.
[0037] In this embodiment, a top cover is provided to block the sewage pipe 7. By setting a partition 14, the internal space of the tank 1 can be divided to form a dirt storage area 12. When sewage enters the tank 1, the dirt settles down and accumulates on the top of the partition 14 due to gravity. At this time, the dirt flows into the dirt storage area 12 through the first discharge hole 16 and the second discharge hole 17 inside the partition 14. By setting the second discharge hole 17 inside the mounting part 15, the backflow of dirt can be effectively prevented. During treatment, the dirt in the dirt storage area 12 can be discharged simply by opening the top cover.
[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A condensate draining device for compressed air, comprising a housing (1) and an electrical control device (2), characterized in that, The box (1) is equipped with a dirt isolation mechanism and a discharge mechanism. The discharge mechanism includes an inlet pipe (3), a drain pipe (5), a low water level sensor (8), a high water level sensor (9), and a water level sensor (10). The inlet pipe (3) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the box (1) near the top. One end of the inlet pipe (3) is connected to the inside of the box (1). A buffer valve (4) is fixedly installed inside the inlet pipe (3). The drain pipe (5) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the box (1) near the bottom. One end of the drain pipe (5) is connected to the inside of the box (1). A drain solenoid valve (6) is fixedly installed inside the drain pipe (5). The low water level sensor (8), the high water level sensor (9), and the water level sensor (10) are all fixedly installed inside the box (1). The low water level sensor (8) is located at the top of the drain pipe (5), and the high water level sensor (9) is located at the bottom of the inlet pipe (3).
2. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water level sensor (10) is provided in a plurality of units, which are evenly distributed between the bottom of the high water level sensor switch (9) and the top of the low water level sensor switch (8).
3. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical control device (2) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the housing (1).
4. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature-controlled heating tube (11) is fixedly installed inside the box (1).
5. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 4, characterized in that, The temperature-controlled heating tube (11) is spirally and evenly wound inside the box (1).
6. The condensate draining device for compressed air according to claim 4, characterized in that, The buffer valve (4), the drain solenoid valve (6), the temperature control heating tube (11), the low water level sensor switch (8), the high water level sensor switch (9), and the water level sensor (10) are all connected to the electronic control device (2) via wires.
7. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dirt isolation mechanism includes a partition (14) and a drain pipe (7). The partition (14) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box (1). The gap between the bottom of the partition (14) and the inside of the box (1) forms a dirt storage area (12). The drain pipe (7) is fixedly installed inside the box (1). One end of the drain pipe (7) is connected to the dirt storage area (12). The other end of the drain pipe (7) is equipped with a top cover. A second discharge hole (17) is opened inside the partition (14).
8. The condensate draining device for compressed air according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drain pipe (5) is located on top of the partition (14).
9. The condensate discharge device for compressed air according to claim 7, characterized in that, The partition (14) is a V-shaped plate.
10. The condensate draining device for compressed air according to claim 7, characterized in that, An installation component (15) is fixedly installed inside the partition (14). The installation component (15) is a hollow arched cylinder, and a first discharge hole (16) is opened at one end of the installation component (15).