Novel steam condensate water collecting device
By designing a steam condensate collection device with a water storage tank and a driving pump, the problem of condensate collection failure was solved, enabling the recovery and utilization of condensate heat and improving wastewater treatment capacity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423188842.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing condensate cannot be effectively collected, resulting in the inability to recover and utilize the heat carried by the condensate, thus failing to effectively save energy.
A steam condensate collection device was designed, which includes a water storage tank, a liquid level sensor, a drive pump, and a solenoid valve. The liquid level sensor monitors the water level and starts the drive pump to transport the condensate to the sewage treatment tank to increase the water temperature and enhance the sewage treatment capacity.
This system enables effective collection of condensate and recovery of heat, increases the water temperature in the wastewater treatment pond, enhances wastewater treatment capacity, and improves system safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of condensate collection technology, and in particular to a novel steam condensate collection device. Background Technology
[0002] The heat source for the distillation kettle used in production is saturated steam. A certain amount of condensate will be generated during the use of steam, especially during the start-up and shutdown of the equipment, when a large amount of condensate is generated and it carries a certain amount of heat.
[0003] The existing condensate cannot be effectively collected, resulting in the inability to recover and utilize the heat carried by the condensate, thus failing to effectively save energy. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a novel steam condensate collection device to solve the problem that existing condensate cannot be effectively collected, resulting in the inability to recover and utilize the heat carried by the condensate, and thus failing to effectively save energy.
[0005] This application provides a novel steam condensate collection device, comprising a water storage tank, a drive pump, and a sewage treatment tank; the upper end of the water storage tank is connected to a connecting pipe; a liquid level sensor is fixedly installed on the top of the water storage tank; the lower end of the water storage tank is connected to a first delivery pipe, one side of the drive pump is connected to an inlet pipe, the first delivery pipe is connected to the inlet pipe, and a first solenoid valve is installed on the inlet pipe; the side of the drive pump away from the inlet pipe is connected to an outlet pipe, one side of the sewage treatment tank is connected to a second delivery pipe, the outlet pipe is connected to the second delivery pipe, and a second solenoid valve is installed on the outlet pipe.
[0006] Preferably, the top of the drive pump is provided with a pump cover.
[0007] Preferably, a plurality of support plates are fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the drive pump. The plurality of support plates are arranged in a ring. A guide frame is fixedly connected to the top of each support plate. A guide groove is opened on the inner side of the guide frame. A sliding plate is slidably connected inside the guide groove. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate. The end of the connecting shaft away from the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the pump cover.
[0008] Preferably, an electric push rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of a support plate, and the electric push rod has an output shaft inside, which is connected to the corresponding sliding plate.
[0009] Preferably, a connector is provided between the output shaft and the corresponding sliding plate, and the output shaft is connected to the corresponding sliding plate through the connector.
[0010] Preferably, the pump cover has a first threaded hole inside, the drive pump has a second threaded hole inside, the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are connected by internal threads to a connecting bolt, and the top of the connecting bolt is connected by a lock nut.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the drive pump is fixedly connected to multiple support legs, which are symmetrically distributed.
[0012] Beneficial effects:
[0013] Considering that the existing condensate cannot be effectively collected, the heat carried by the condensate cannot be recovered and utilized, thus failing to effectively save energy.
[0014] Steam condensate from production is collected in a storage tank via connecting pipes. A level sensor is installed on the top of the tank; when the sensor detects a high water level, the drive pump, along with the first and second solenoid valves, automatically activates. The condensate from the tank is then transported to the drive pump via a first delivery pipe and an inlet pipe. The drive pump then delivers the condensate to the wastewater treatment tank via an outlet pipe and a second delivery pipe. This increases the water temperature in the wastewater treatment tank, thereby enhancing the activity of bacteria and increasing wastewater treatment capacity. Furthermore, the drive pump is a high-temperature pump, overcoming the problems of conventional pumps that suffer from high water consumption, wear, and damage at high temperatures. This combination offers high stability and accurate level control even at high temperatures, improving the overall system safety.
[0015] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of the embodiments of this application and to implement them in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of this application more obvious and understandable, specific implementation methods of this application are described below. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a bottom view of the overall structure of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the drive pump structure of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3This is a partial cross-sectional view of the drive pump of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a novel steam condensate collection device. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a split view of the drive pump structure of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a top view of the drive pump structure of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0023] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the drive pump structure of a novel steam condensate collection device according to this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0025] 1. Drive pump; 2. Pump cover; 3. Support plate; 4. Guide frame; 5. Guide groove; 6. Sliding plate; 7. Connecting shaft; 8. Electric push rod; 9. Output shaft; 10. Connecting piece; 11. Connecting bolt; 12. Locking nut; 13. First infusion pipe; 14. First solenoid valve; 15. Inlet pipe; 16. Liquid level sensor; 17. Outlet pipe; 18. Second solenoid valve; 19. Second infusion pipe; 20. Support leg; 21. First threaded hole; 22. Second threaded hole; 23. Water storage tank; 24. Connecting pipe; 25. Sewage treatment tank. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims and drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0028] The term "embodiment" as used herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of the phrase "embodiment" in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0029] The directional terms appearing in the following description refer to the directions shown in the figures and are not intended to limit the specific structure of this application. For example, in the description of this application, terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" or "joining" in mechanical structures can refer to a physical connection, such as a fixed connection, for example, a connection fixed by fasteners, such as a connection fixed by screws, bolts, or other fasteners; a physical connection can also be a detachable connection, such as a snap-fit or interlocking connection; a physical connection can also be an integral connection, such as a connection formed by welding, bonding, or integral molding. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-7A novel steam condensate collection device is shown, comprising a water storage tank 23, a drive pump 1, and a sewage treatment tank 25; the upper end of the water storage tank 23 is connected to a connecting pipe 24; a liquid level sensor 16 is fixedly installed on the top of the water storage tank 23; the lower end of the water storage tank 23 is connected to a first delivery pipe 13; one side of the drive pump 1 is connected to an inlet pipe 15, the first delivery pipe 13 and the inlet pipe 15 are connected, and a first solenoid valve 14 is installed on the inlet pipe 15; the side of the drive pump 1 away from the inlet pipe 15 is connected to an outlet pipe 17, one side of the sewage treatment tank 25 is connected to a second delivery pipe 19, the outlet pipe 17 and the second delivery pipe 19 are connected, and a second solenoid valve 18 is installed on the outlet pipe 17.
[0033] Steam condensate from production is collected in a storage tank 23 via connecting pipe 24. A level sensor 16 is installed on the top of the storage tank 23. When the level sensor 16 detects a high water level in the storage tank 23, the drive pump 1, along with the first solenoid valve 14 and the second solenoid valve 18, automatically starts. The condensate inside the storage tank 23 is then transported to the drive pump 1 via the first delivery pipe 13 and the inlet pipe 15. The drive pump 1 then transports the condensate to the wastewater treatment tank 25 via the outlet pipe 17 and the second delivery pipe 19. This is used to increase the water temperature in the wastewater treatment tank 25, thereby increasing the activity of bacteria within the tank and enhancing wastewater treatment capacity. Furthermore, the drive pump 1 uses a high-temperature pump, overcoming the problems of conventional pumps that require excessive water, experience wear, and breakage at high temperatures. This combination offers high stability and accurate level control even at high water temperatures, improving the overall system safety.
[0034] A pump cover 2 is provided on the top of the drive pump 1.
[0035] The pump cover 2 serves as a seal, thereby ensuring that the drive pump 1 can operate stably.
[0036] Multiple support plates 3 are fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the drive pump 1. The multiple support plates 3 are arranged in a ring. A guide frame 4 is fixedly connected to the top of each support plate 3. A guide groove 5 is opened on the inner side of the guide frame 4. A sliding plate 6 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 5. A connecting shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 6. The end of the connecting shaft 7 away from the sliding plate 6 is fixedly connected to the pump cover 2.
[0037] The guide frame 4 has a guide groove 5, which allows the sliding plate 6 to slide upward within the guide groove 5. The sliding plate 6 is connected to the pump cover 2 via a connecting shaft 7, thereby driving the pump cover 2 to move out smoothly, facilitating maintenance of the drive pump 1 by the staff.
[0038] An electric push rod 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of a support plate 3. An output shaft 9 is provided inside the electric push rod 8, and the output shaft 9 is connected to the corresponding sliding plate 6.
[0039] When the electric push rod 8 is activated, the output shaft 9 can drive the sliding plate 6 to move, providing stable power to the sliding plate 6.
[0040] A connector 10 is provided between the output shaft 9 and the corresponding sliding plate 6, and the output shaft 9 is connected to the corresponding sliding plate 6 through the connector 10.
[0041] The connector 10 serves as a connector, allowing the output shaft 9 to be easily fixedly connected to the sliding plate 6 via the connector 10. When the output shaft 9 moves, it will drive the sliding plate 6 to move.
[0042] The pump cover 2 has a first threaded hole 21 inside, and the drive pump 1 has a second threaded hole 22 inside. The first threaded hole 21 and the second threaded hole 22 are connected by a connecting bolt 11, and the top of the connecting bolt 11 is connected by a lock nut 12.
[0043] After the pump cover 2 is attached to the top of the drive pump 1, the operator can first screw the connecting bolt 11 into the pump cover 2 and the drive pump 1 to connect the pump cover 2 and the drive pump 1 together. Then, the lock nut 12 is installed on the connecting bolt 11 to enhance the preload between the pump cover 2 and the drive pump 1.
[0044] Multiple support legs 20 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive pump 1, and the multiple support legs 20 are symmetrically distributed.
[0045] The support leg 20 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive pump 1, so that the drive pump 1 can be effectively supported, thereby improving the stability of the drive pump 1.
[0046] Working Principle: In use, this novel steam condensate collection device collects steam condensate from production into a storage tank 23 via connecting pipe 24. A level sensor 16 is installed on the top of the storage tank 23. When the level sensor 16 detects a high water level in the storage tank 23, the drive pump 1, along with the first solenoid valve 14 and the second solenoid valve 18, automatically activates. The condensate inside the storage tank 23 is then transported to the drive pump 1 via the first delivery pipe 13 and the inlet pipe 15. The drive pump 1 then transports the condensate to the wastewater treatment tank 25 via the outlet pipe 17 and the second delivery pipe 19. This increases the water temperature in the wastewater treatment tank 25, thereby increasing the activity of bacteria within the tank and enhancing wastewater treatment capacity. Furthermore, the drive pump 1 uses a high-temperature pump, overcoming the problems of conventional pumps that require more water, experience wear, and breakage at high temperatures. This combination offers high stability and accurate level control even at high water temperatures, improving the overall system safety.
[0047] When it is necessary to remove the pump cover 2 to maintain the drive pump 1, the operator can first unscrew the locking nut 12 from the connecting bolt 11, and then unscrew the connecting bolt 11 from the pump cover 2 and the drive pump 1. Then, the electric push rod 8 on the support plate 3 is activated. Because the output shaft 9 of the electric push rod 8 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 6 through the connector 10, and the guide frame 4 has a guide groove 5, the sliding plate 6 is driven to slide upward in the guide groove 5. The sliding plate 6 is connected to the pump cover 2 through the connecting shaft 7, which allows the pump cover 2 and the components connected to the bottom of the pump cover 2 to be moved out smoothly, making it convenient for the operator to maintain the drive pump 1.
[0048] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A novel steam condensate collection device, characterized in that: Includes a water storage tank (23), a drive pump (1), and a sewage treatment pond (25); The upper end of the water storage tank (23) is connected to a connecting pipe (24); A liquid level sensor (16) is fixedly installed on the top of the water storage tank (23); The lower end of the water storage tank (23) is connected to a first infusion pipe (13), and one side of the drive pump (1) is connected to an inlet pipe (15). The first infusion pipe (13) is connected to the inlet pipe (15), and a first solenoid valve (14) is installed on the inlet pipe (15). The drive pump (1) is connected to an outlet pipe (17) on the side away from the inlet pipe (15), and a second delivery pipe (19) is connected to one side of the sewage treatment tank (25). The outlet pipe (17) is connected to the second delivery pipe (19), and a second solenoid valve (18) is installed on the outlet pipe (17).
2. The novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the drive pump (1) is provided with a pump cover (2).
3. A novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple support plates (3) are fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the drive pump (1). The multiple support plates (3) are arranged in a ring. A guide frame (4) is fixedly connected to the top of each support plate (3). A guide groove (5) is opened on the inner side of the guide frame (4). A sliding plate (6) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (5). A connecting shaft (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (6). The end of the connecting shaft (7) away from the sliding plate (6) is fixedly connected to the pump cover (2).
4. A novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An electric push rod (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of a support plate (3). The electric push rod (8) has an output shaft (9) inside, which is connected to the corresponding sliding plate (6).
5. A novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connector (10) is provided between the output shaft (9) and the corresponding sliding plate (6), and the output shaft (9) is connected to the corresponding sliding plate (6) through the connector (10).
6. A novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pump cover (2) has a first threaded hole (21) inside, and the drive pump (1) has a second threaded hole (22) inside. The first threaded hole (21) and the second threaded hole (22) are connected by a connecting bolt (11) with the threaded connection inside. The top of the connecting bolt (11) is connected by a lock nut (12).
7. A novel steam condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the drive pump (1) is fixedly connected to a plurality of support legs (20), and the plurality of support legs (20) are symmetrically distributed.