Oil-gas chemical conveying system suitable for large-water-head wharf
By using modular pipelines and automated hoisting systems at wharves with large water level differences, the problems of land occupation and operational complexity in traditional pipeline transportation at wharves with large water level differences have been solved, achieving efficient and safe oil and gas transportation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422858922.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Traditional pipeline transportation faces challenges such as large land area requirements, complex operation, high maintenance difficulty, and low automation when crossing wharves with significant water level differences.
By employing spaced-out first and second berth modules, barge modules, combined pipeline modules, and lifting equipment, along with monitoring, control, and automatic hook-off components, automated hoisting of pipeline modules is achieved.
It simplifies the operation process, reduces the footprint, improves the system's automation and security, and enhances energy self-sufficiency and monitoring capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of oil and gas terminal conveying equipment, and more specifically, relates to an oil and gas chemical conveying system suitable for terminals with large water level differences. Background Technology
[0002] In oil and gas transportation systems, traditional pipeline transportation is widely used due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, when pipelines need to cross wharves with large water level differences, traditional direct connections are no longer suitable. To solve this problem, special structures such as hoisting towers are usually required to achieve vertical pipeline transportation. While this solution is feasible, it presents several technical challenges and problems:
[0003] Footprint Issues: The design of multi-stage lifting platforms requires a large footprint to accommodate the vertical layout of lifting equipment and pipelines, which is particularly problematic in space-constrained dock areas. Operational Complexity: The operation of the lifting tower involves multiple stages of control and coordination, increasing operational complexity and requiring operators with higher skills and experience. Maintenance Difficulty: The complex mechanical structure of multi-stage lifting platforms necessitates regular maintenance and inspection to ensure stable and safe system operation. Automation Level: With technological advancements, can the operation of the lifting tower achieve a higher degree of automation to reduce human error and improve efficiency?
[0004] It is evident that those skilled in the art urgently need a utility model solution that can address the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned defects or improvement needs of the existing technology, in order to simplify the complexity of the pipeline structure by increasing the multi-level platform and to ensure the stable operation and safety of the system, in the first aspect, this utility model provides an oil and gas chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences. The transportation system includes: a first berthing pier module and a second berthing pier module arranged at intervals, a pontoon module, a combined pipeline module and lifting equipment.
[0006] The second berth module is provided with a first mounting surface, and the first mounting surface has a first horizontal height;
[0007] The barge module is provided with a second mounting surface, and the horizontal height of the second mounting surface forms a height difference with the first horizontal height;
[0008] The modular pipeline module is used to connect oil pipelines for oil and gas transportation; the modular pipeline module includes several pipeline sub-modules, one of which is fixed on the first mounting surface, and the other pipeline sub-modules of the modular pipeline module are placed on the second mounting surface;
[0009] The lifting equipment is located on the first mounting surface and is used to lift the pipeline sub-modules on the second mounting surface;
[0010] The lifting equipment includes an electrically connected monitoring component, a control component, and an automatic unhooking component. The monitoring component is used to monitor the position information of the pipeline sub-module, and the control component is used to receive the position information and control the automatic unhooking component to grab or unload the pipeline sub-module at the target position.
[0011] Furthermore, the combined pipeline module includes three sets of pipeline sub-modules, which sequentially form a height difference, with the height difference between two adjacent pipeline sub-modules being 10m.
[0012] Furthermore, the second berth module is also equipped with power generation equipment.
[0013] Furthermore, the power generation equipment includes photovoltaic panels installed on the first mounting surface of the second berthing pier.
[0014] Furthermore, the monitoring component includes an elevation difference detection component, which is point-connected to the control component and is used to send elevation difference information to the control component.
[0015] Furthermore, the monitoring component also includes video surveillance equipment.
[0016] Furthermore, the monitoring component also includes an infrared detection device.
[0017] Furthermore, the automatic unhooking assembly includes a hydraulic automatic lifting device.
[0018] Furthermore, the hydraulic automatic lifting device includes several locking heads;
[0019] The pipeline module is provided with lock holes that match the number of lock heads. The lock heads are hydraulically driven to lock or loosen with the lock holes.
[0020] In summary, compared with the prior art, the above-described technical solution conceived by this utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. The utility model provides an oil and gas chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences. By setting one of the pipeline sub-modules of the combined pipeline module on the first mounting surface of the second berthing pier module, and then placing the other number of pipeline sub-modules on the second mounting surface of the pontoon module, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface form a height difference. When oil and gas transportation is required to continue, the pipeline sub-modules placed on the second mounting surface can be hoisted using lifting equipment. The operation is simple, and since part of the combined pipeline is set on the second mounting surface, it will not occupy the position of the second berthing pier.
[0022] 2. During hoisting, by setting up a monitoring component, a control component, and an automatic hook-unhooking component, the monitoring component is used to monitor the position information of the pipeline sub-modules, and the control component is used to receive the position information and control the automatic hook-unhooking component to grab or unload the pipeline sub-modules at the target position, thus realizing the automation of hoisting. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an oil and gas chemical transportation system applicable to a wharf with a large water level difference, as described in this utility model embodiment.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of an oil, gas and chemical transportation system applicable to wharves with large water level differences, as described in this utility model embodiment.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0026] 1. First berthing pier module;
[0027] 2. Second berthing pier module; 201. First mounting surface;
[0028] 3. Barge module; 301. Second mounting surface;
[0029] 4. Modular pipe modules;
[0030] 5. Lifting equipment. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0032] Example 1:
[0033] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides an oil and gas chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences. The transportation system includes: a first berthing pier module 1 and a second berthing pier module 2 arranged at intervals, a pontoon module 3, a combined pipeline module and a lifting device 5.
[0034] The second berth module 2 has a first mounting surface 201 with a first horizontal height; the pontoon module 3 has a second mounting surface 301 with a height difference between the second mounting surface 301 and the first horizontal height; the combined pipeline module is used to connect oil pipelines for oil and gas transportation; the combined pipeline module includes several pipeline sub-modules, one of which is fixed on the first mounting surface 201, and the other pipeline sub-modules are placed on the second mounting surface 301; the lifting equipment 5 is located on the first mounting surface 201 and is used to lift the pipeline sub-modules on the second mounting surface 301; the lifting equipment 5 includes an electrically connected monitoring component, a control component, and an automatic unhooking component, the monitoring component is used to monitor the position information of the pipeline sub-modules, and the control component is used to receive the position information and control the automatic unhooking component to grab or unload the pipeline sub-modules at the target position.
[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment of an oil and gas chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences, one pipeline module of the combined pipeline module is placed on the first mounting surface 201 of the second berth module 2, and the other pipeline modules are placed on the second mounting surface 301 of the pontoon module 3, with a height difference between the first mounting surface 201 and the second mounting surface 301. When continued oil and gas transportation is needed, the pipeline modules placed on the second mounting surface 301 can be hoisted using the lifting equipment 5. The operation is simple, and since part of the combined pipeline is located on the second mounting surface 301, it does not occupy the position of the second berth. During hoisting, a monitoring component, a control component, and an automatic unhooking component are set up. The monitoring component monitors the position information of the pipeline modules, and the control component receives the position information and controls the automatic unhooking component to grab or release the pipeline modules at the target position, thus realizing the automation of hoisting.
[0036] Preferably, the combined pipeline module includes three sets of pipeline sub-modules, which are arranged in sequence to form a height difference, with the height difference between two adjacent pipeline sub-modules being 10m.
[0037] Preferably, the second berth module 2 is also equipped with a power generation device.
[0038] Preferably, the power generation equipment includes a photovoltaic power generation panel installed on the first mounting surface 201 of the second berthing pier.
[0039] Preferably, the monitoring component includes an elevation difference detection component, which is point-connected to the control component and is used to send elevation difference information to the control component.
[0040] Preferably, the monitoring component further includes video surveillance equipment.
[0041] Preferably, the monitoring component further includes an infrared detection device.
[0042] Preferably, the automatic unhooking assembly includes a hydraulic automatic lifting device.
[0043] Preferably, the hydraulic automatic lifting device includes several locking heads;
[0044] The pipeline module is provided with lock holes that match the number of lock heads. The lock heads are hydraulically driven to lock or loosen with the lock holes.
[0045] In summary, in the specific embodiments of this patent, we designed an innovative modular pipeline module consisting of three sets of pipeline sub-modules arranged in a specific order to form a continuous height difference. Specifically, the vertical height difference between any two adjacent sets of pipeline sub-modules is precisely designed to be 10 meters. This design allows the pipeline module to adapt to different wharf water levels, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of oil and gas transportation.
[0046] To enhance the overall system's energy self-sufficiency, we integrated power generation equipment into the second berth module 2. This equipment primarily consists of photovoltaic panels, which are installed on the first mounting surface 201 of the second berth. This design utilizes solar energy, providing a clean and renewable energy source for the terminal's operations.
[0047] To ensure the timing of the hoisting operation, a comprehensive monitoring system was designed. This system includes a height difference detection component, which can monitor the real-time height difference between the first mounting surface 301 of the pontoon and the first mounting surface 201 of the berthing pier, and transmit this crucial information to the control system. Furthermore, the monitoring system includes video surveillance equipment and infrared detection equipment, which provide real-time visual and thermal imaging monitoring of the dock area, enhancing the accuracy of the control system's judgment.
[0048] In the design of the hoisting process, we adopted a set of hydraulic automatic lifting tools with four oval lock heads on the lifting tools. Four oval lock holes were set on the corresponding pipeline modules. The lock holes were slightly larger than the lock heads. After the lock heads fell into the lock holes, they were rotated to lock, ensuring the stability and reliability of the hoisting operation.
[0049] Through these specific implementation methods, our patented design not only improves the efficiency and safety of oil and gas transportation but also enhances the terminal's energy self-sufficiency and monitoring capabilities through integrated power generation and monitoring systems. These innovative design elements collectively constitute an efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly oil and gas transportation solution.
[0050] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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. An oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences, characterized in that, The conveying system includes: A first berthing pier module (1) and a second berthing pier module (2) are arranged at intervals. The second berthing pier module (2) is provided with a first mounting surface (201) and the first mounting surface (201) has a first horizontal height. A barge module (3) is provided with a second mounting surface (301), and the horizontal height of the second mounting surface (301) forms a height difference with the first horizontal height; A modular pipeline module is used to connect oil pipelines for oil and gas transportation; the modular pipeline module includes several pipeline sub-modules, one of which is fixed on the first mounting surface (201), and the other pipeline sub-modules are placed on the second mounting surface (301). A lifting device (5) is provided on the first mounting surface (201) for hoisting the pipeline sub-modules on the second mounting surface (301); The lifting equipment (5) includes an electrically connected monitoring component, a control component, and an automatic unhooking component. The monitoring component is used to monitor the position information of the pipeline sub-module, and the control component is used to receive the position information and control the automatic unhooking component to grab or unload the pipeline sub-module at the target position.
2. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 1, characterized in that: The combined pipeline module includes three sets of pipeline sub-modules, which are arranged in sequence to form a height difference, with a height difference of 10m between two adjacent pipeline sub-modules.
3. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second berthing pier module (2) is also equipped with power generation equipment.
4. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power generation equipment includes photovoltaic panels installed on the first mounting surface (201) of the second berthing pier.
5. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 4, characterized in that: The monitoring component includes an elevation difference detection component, which is point-connected to the control component and is used to send elevation difference information to the control component.
6. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 5, characterized in that, The monitoring components also include video surveillance equipment.
7. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 6, characterized in that: The monitoring components also include infrared detection equipment.
8. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 7, characterized in that: The automatic unhooking assembly includes a hydraulic automatic lifting device.
9. The oil, gas, and chemical transportation system suitable for wharves with large water level differences according to claim 8, characterized in that: The hydraulic automatic lifting device includes several locking heads; The pipeline module is provided with lock holes that match the number of lock heads. The lock heads are hydraulically driven to lock or loosen with the lock holes.