Aisle heater device for zirconium sponge
By using a combination of a carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composite heating chamber and a detector, the problems of low heating efficiency, inaccurate temperature control, and energy waste in sponge zirconium production have been solved, achieving efficient and energy-saving sponge zirconium production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520533456.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
Traditional sponge zirconium production processes suffer from low heating efficiency, poor temperature control precision, high energy consumption, and insufficient equipment stability, all of which negatively impact production efficiency and product quality.
The heating chamber, made of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composite material, combined with temperature and pressure detectors, flow detectors, and temperature sensors, enables precise control of the heating process and energy optimization.
It improved the production efficiency of sponge zirconium, reduced energy consumption, and ensured the continuity of production and the stability of product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sponge zirconium processing technology, specifically to a passageway heater device for sponge zirconium. Background Technology
[0002] In the production process of sponge zirconium, the aisle heater device plays a crucial role. However, traditional aisle heater devices present numerous problems when applied to sponge zirconium production.
[0003] First, the heating efficiency was low. Early heaters could not heat the materials in the aisle quickly and evenly, which led to longer production cycles, reduced production efficiency, and increased time costs for enterprises.
[0004] Secondly, the temperature control accuracy is poor. The production of sponge zirconium has extremely stringent temperature requirements, but the old aisle heaters are unable to accurately maintain a stable heating temperature, resulting in large temperature fluctuations, which reduces the product quality of sponge zirconium and causes economic losses to enterprises.
[0005] Furthermore, energy consumption is high. Traditional equipment has low energy efficiency, resulting in significant energy waste during the heating process. This not only contradicts the current development concept of energy conservation and environmental protection but also increases production costs for enterprises. In addition, the equipment lacks stability and reliability. Due to limitations in structural design and material selection, these aisle heaters are prone to malfunctions during long-term operation, requiring frequent shutdowns for maintenance and severely impacting production continuity.
[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, a passageway heater device for sponge zirconium is designed to better meet practical application needs. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a passageway heater device for sponge zirconium to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a passageway heater device for sponge zirconium, comprising a protective layer, an insulation layer fixed to the inner wall of the protective layer, a heating cavity fixed to the inner side of the insulation layer, the heating cavity being fixed to a conductive rod, the conductive rod being connected to a resistance wire, and the resistance wire being fixed inside the heating cavity.
[0009] Preferably, the heating chamber is made of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composite material, and the thickness of the heating chamber is 0.5mm-1mm. By limiting the material of the heating chamber, the stability of the heating chamber in long-term high-temperature environment is ensured.
[0010] Preferably, a temperature and pressure detector is installed on the protective layer and is connected to the heating cavity. The protective layer is fixed to the passage assembly. The temperature and pressure detector can detect the temperature and pressure inside the heating cavity.
[0011] Preferably, a flow detector is fixed on the passage component, and the passage component is installed inside the heat transfer pipe. The flow detector can monitor the flow velocity of the sponge zirconium flowing inside the passage component.
[0012] Preferably, a temperature sensor is fixed on the heat transfer pipe, which can monitor the internal temperature of the heat transfer pipe.
[0013] Preferably, the diameter of the heat transfer pipe is larger than the diameter of the passageway assembly. By limiting the size of the heat transfer pipe, the normal flow of hot air is ensured, thereby ensuring the heating effect of the sponge zirconium in the passageway assembly.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The sponge zirconium aisle heater device uses an aisle heater and component aisle to connect the sublimation furnace and the reduction furnace. The flow detector can adjust and control the amount of gaseous zirconium tetrachloride entering at any time. After the heater is working, the zirconium tetrachloride in the sublimation liner can be heated and sublimated into gaseous state. The gaseous zirconium tetrachloride enters the reduction liner through the aisle component heated by the aisle heater and undergoes a magnesothermic reduction reaction with liquid magnesium, completing the reduction production stage of sponge zirconium, improving the production efficiency of sponge zirconium, reducing energy consumption, and realizing continuous and efficient production of sponge zirconium. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall composition of the device of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall composition of the device of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a frontal cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall composition of the device of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Protective layer; 101. Insulation layer; 102. Heating chamber; 2. Conductive rod; 201. Resistance wire; 3. Temperature and pressure detector; 4. Passage assembly; 401. Flow detector; 5. Heat transfer pipe; 501. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Please see Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a passageway heater device for sponge zirconium, including a protective layer 1, an insulation layer 101 fixed on the inner wall of the protective layer 1, a heating cavity 102 fixed on the inner side of the insulation layer 101, the heating cavity 102 and the conductive rod 2 are fixed to each other, the conductive rod 2 and the resistance wire 201 are connected to each other, and the resistance wire 201 is fixed in the heating cavity 102.
[0021] The heating chamber 102 is made of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composite material, and the thickness of the heating chamber 102 is 0.5mm-1mm; a temperature and pressure detector 3 is installed on the protective layer 1, and the temperature and pressure detector 3 is connected to the heating chamber 102; the protective layer 1 and the passage assembly 4 are fixed to each other; a flow detector 401 is fixed on the passage assembly 4, and the passage assembly 4 is set inside the heat transfer pipe 5; a temperature sensor 501 is fixed on the heat transfer pipe 5; the diameter of the heat transfer pipe 5 is larger than the diameter of the passage assembly 4.
[0022] When using this sponge zirconium aisle heater device, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the entire device is installed between the sublimation furnace and the reduction furnace in the sponge zirconium production process. The sponge zirconium flows through the passage component 4. In actual use, the resistance wire 201 is powered by the conductive rod 2, causing the resistance wire 201 to heat up, thereby heating the zirconium tetrachloride in the passage component 4. With the help of the heat transfer pipe 5, the heating path can be extended to ensure the heating effect and prevent the zirconium tetrachloride in the passage component 4 from cooling down. During the heating process, the internal temperature of the device can be monitored by the temperature sensor 501, and the flow rate of zirconium tetrachloride in the passage component 4 can be detected by the flow detector 401, so as to adjust according to actual needs and ensure the normal operation of the device. This is the working principle of the sponge zirconium passage heater device.
[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A passageway heater device for sponge zirconium, comprising a protective layer (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the protective layer (1) is fixed with a heat insulation layer (101), and a heating cavity (102) is fixed inside the heat insulation layer (101). The heating cavity (102) is fixed to the conductive rod (2), and the conductive rod (2) is connected to the resistance wire (201). The resistance wire (201) is fixed inside the heating cavity (102).
2. The passageway heater device for sponge zirconium according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating chamber (102) is made of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide composite material, and the thickness of the heating chamber (102) is 0.5mm-1mm.
3. The passageway heater device for sponge zirconium according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature and pressure detector (3) is installed on the protective layer (1), and the temperature and pressure detector (3) is connected to the heating chamber (102). The protective layer (1) is fixed to the passage assembly (4).
4. The passageway heater device for sponge zirconium according to claim 3, characterized in that: A flow detector (401) is fixed on the passage assembly (4), and the passage assembly (4) is located inside the heat transfer pipe (5).
5. A passageway heater device for sponge zirconium according to claim 4, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (501) is fixed on the heat transfer pipe (5).
6. The passageway heater device for sponge zirconium according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the heat transfer pipe (5) is larger than the diameter of the passage assembly (4).