Efficient and energy-saving heat preservation electrolyte storage and transportation container
By combining a flexible heating film, a temperature control switch, a polyurethane insulation layer, and a corrosion-resistant sealing ring, the shortcomings of electrolyte tanks in terms of temperature control, heat insulation, and sealing are solved, achieving stability and safety of the electrolyte and reducing energy consumption and leakage risks.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520060256.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrolyte tanks have deficiencies in temperature control, insulation, and sealing, resulting in unstable electrolyte performance, high energy consumption, and safety hazards.
The design incorporates a combination of flexible heating film, temperature control switch, polyurethane insulation layer, corrosion-resistant sealing ring, and one-way valve to achieve precise temperature control, uniform heating, effective heat insulation, and leak prevention.
It achieves stability and safety of electrolyte temperature, reduces energy consumption, prevents electrolyte leakage, and improves equipment lifespan and transportation safety.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrolyte tank, specifically to a high -efficient energy -conserving heat preservation electrolyte storage and transportation container. BACKGROUND
[0002] As an important chemical material, electrolyte is widely used in battery, electronic device and chemical reaction fields. Due to its chemical properties, electrolyte is sensitive to temperature and environmental changes. During storage and transportation, electrolyte needs strict temperature control and leakage protection, otherwise its chemical properties will change, affecting application performance and causing safety problems. The existing full vanadium flow battery negative electrolyte tank with hydrogen recovery device (publication number: CN220753494U) has the following disadvantages and needs further improvement.
[0003] 1. The traditional equipment relies on simple external heating equipment or no heating measures. This design cannot accurately control the temperature change of different environments, which easily leads to electrolyte temperature being too high or too low, affecting its performance stability. Moreover, the traditional heating method consumes a lot of energy, and the heat is easily lost, which is difficult to distribute evenly in the inner wall of the container, causing resource waste. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electrolyte container with energy-saving function.
[0004] 2. The traditional equipment only relies on the thickness of the container wall to slow down the temperature change. The heat insulation effect is limited, and the temperature fluctuation of electrolyte is large in long-distance transportation or in cold and high-temperature environments, which is difficult to maintain its stability. The sharp change of temperature not only affects the chemical properties of electrolyte, but also causes pressure change in the container, increasing the safety hidden trouble in the storage and transportation process. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electrolyte container with heat preservation function.
[0005] 3. The sealing element of the traditional equipment often uses ordinary rubber or simple sealing design, which lacks corrosion resistance and is easily corroded by electrolyte, leading to sealing failure. In the transportation and handling process, poor sealing will cause electrolyte leakage, which not only pollutes the environment, but also brings safety hazards. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electrolyte container with leakage prevention function. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a high -efficient energy -conserving heat preservation electrolyte storage and transportation container, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.
[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows: a high-efficiency energy-saving heat preservation electrolyte storage and transportation container, a discharge port is installed below the main body, a feeding port is installed above the main body, a temperature control switch is installed on the side of the main body, a check valve is installed above the main body, a corrosion-resistant sealing ring is installed in the main body, a polyurethane heat preservation layer is installed in the main body, a flexible heating film is installed in the main body, and a temperature control drive is installed in the main body.
[0008] Preferably, the discharge port is installed at the lower part of the main body in a threaded connection mode, and the inner diameter of the discharge port is 10 mm.
[0009] Preferably, the temperature control switch is fixed on the outer surface of the side of the main body by screws, and is electrically connected with the flexible heating film, the temperature control switch has a mounting hole with a diameter of 8 mm.
[0010] Preferably, the polyurethane heat preservation layer is attached to the inner wall of the main body by an adhesive, has a thickness of 10 mm, and is uniformly distributed along the inner surface of the main body.
[0011] Preferably, the temperature control drive is fixed in the bottom part of the main body by welding, is connected with the flexible heating film and the temperature control switch by wires, and the power interface of the temperature control drive is designed with a waterproof sleeve.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom part of the main body is provided with a drain valve, the drain valve is fixed at the discharge port of the bottom part of the main body in a flange connection mode, the flange has a diameter of 20 mm, and is provided with a corrosion-resistant sealing gasket.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The utility model can provide uniform heating effect by adding the flexible heating film and the temperature control switch, avoids the problems of uneven heat and energy waste in the traditional heating mode, and the temperature control switch can automatically adjust the heating state according to the environmental change, so that heating is only carried out when needed, and the problems of excessively high or low temperature are avoided.
[0015] 2. The utility model can ensure that the temperature of the electrolyte remains stable under different temperature environments by adding the polyurethane heat preservation layer. Even under severe cold or high temperature conditions, the heat preservation layer can prevent the influence of the drastic change of the external temperature on the inside of the container, and avoid the problems of chemical property change and pressure fluctuation caused by temperature fluctuation.
[0016] 3. The utility model can resist the corrosion of the electrolyte, maintain long-term sealing performance, and prevent leakage caused by sealing failure by adding the corrosion-resistant sealing ring and the check valve. The setting of the check valve ensures that the liquid can only flow in one direction, avoids the problems of backflow or overflow, and thus reduces the risk in transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic view of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is A part detail view of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is B part sectional view of the utility model.
[0020] In the drawing: 1, main body;2, discharge port;3, inlet;4, temperature control switch;5, check valve;6, corrosion-resistant sealing ring;7, polyurethane insulation layer;8, flexible heating film;9, temperature control drive. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purposes and effects realized by the utility model easy to understand, the utility model is further described below in combination with specific embodiments.
[0022] In the description of the utility model, it should be pointed out that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like is the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawing, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and is not indicative or suggestive of the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicative or suggestive of relative importance.
[0023] In the description of the utility model, it should be pointed out that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "provided with", "connection" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral connection;It can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection;It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication between two elements. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] EMBODIMENT
[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The utility model provides a technical scheme:
[0026] The application discloses a high-efficiency and energy-saving heat preservation electrolyte storage and transportation container, which is characterized in that a discharge port 2 is arranged below a main body 1, a feeding port 3 is arranged above the main body 1, a temperature control switch 4 is arranged on one side of the main body 1, a one-way valve 5 is arranged above the main body 1, a corrosion-resistant sealing ring 6 is arranged in the main body 1, a polyurethane heat preservation layer 7 is arranged in the main body 1, a flexible heating film 8 is arranged in the main body 1, and a temperature control drive 9 is arranged in the main body 1.
[0027] The flexible heating film is closely attached to the inner wall of the container and covers the outer side of the heat preservation layer and is connected to the temperature control switch through a wire. The temperature control switch is arranged on the outer wall of the container and is connected with a power supply through a power supply interface to control the start and stop of the heating film.
[0028] The polyurethane heat preservation layer is arranged on the outer layer of the inner wall of the container and closely attached to the main body to provide high-efficiency heat insulation effect. The heat preservation layer and the container wall are closely adhered through an adhesive to ensure the heat insulation performance.
[0029] The corrosion-resistant sealing ring is arranged at the connection of the discharge port, the feeding port and the container cover and is fixed through a clamping groove or a thread connection to form a sealing protection.
[0030] The one-way valve is arranged at the liquid discharge port and is used for controlling the flow direction of the liquid to prevent backflow or leakage of the liquid.
[0031] The flexible heating film is a thin heating element which can closely attach to the inner wall or the outer wall of the container to provide uniform heating effect for the electrolyte. The temperature control switch is used for monitoring the internal temperature of the container in real time and adjusting the working state of the heating film. When the internal temperature is lower than the set value, the temperature control switch is turned on to activate the flexible heating film to heat the container. When the temperature reaches the set value, the temperature control switch is turned off to stop heating. The design reduces unnecessary energy consumption, ensures that the electrolyte is maintained in an optimal temperature range and avoids performance loss.
[0032] The polyurethane is a low-thermal-conductivity material. By arranging the polyurethane heat preservation layer on the inner wall of the container, heat exchange between the container and the outside can be significantly reduced, and the temperature of the electrolyte can be maintained stable during long-time storage and transportation. The polyurethane layer not only has excellent heat insulation performance but also is durable and not easy to age, and can maintain the heat insulation effect for a long time in different environments and reduce energy loss.
[0033] The corrosion-resistant sealing ring is made of polytetrafluoroethylene and can withstand the corrosion of the electrolyte to ensure long-time sealing performance. The one-way valve ensures that the liquid only flows in one direction to prevent backflow or leakage, further improving the safety during the storage and transportation process. The combination of these components can prevent the leakage of the electrolyte, protect the environment and prolong the service life of the equipment.
[0034] To verify the temperature control effect of the flexible heating film and the temperature control switch, multiple temperature maintenance experiments were conducted. The experiments were conducted at different ambient temperatures by recording the internal temperature changes and the number of heating film start-stop times, and the energy consumption and temperature control effect were analyzed.
[0035]
[0036] The experimental data showed that in a low temperature environment, the flexible heating film could quickly heat up to the target temperature, and the temperature control switch effectively reduced the phenomenon of excessive heating.
[0037] To test the insulation effect of the polyurethane insulation layer, the container was placed in an extremely low temperature and high temperature environment, and the internal temperature change was recorded.
[0038]
[0039] The experimental results showed that the polyurethane insulation layer could effectively insulate the external temperature in extreme environments, maintain the stability of the electrolyte temperature, and ensure the stability of the electrolyte performance.
[0040] To verify the corrosion and leakage prevention performance of the sealing ring and the one-way valve, we conducted long-term immersion and pressure resistance tests. The sealing ring and the one-way valve were immersed in the electrolyte for 100 hours, and their pressure resistance performance was tested to ensure that they would not leak due to corrosion or pressure in actual use.
[0041] Soaking time (hours) Pressure resistance test pressure (MPa) Sealing performance retention 100 0.8 Good 200 1 Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
[0042] After long-term immersion and high-pressure testing, the sealing ring and the one-way valve both maintained good sealing performance and did not exhibit any leakage or corrosion, proving that the design has good durability in corrosive environments.
[0043] To ensure that the electrolyte only flows in one direction, the design of the one-way valve needs to consider the flow rate of the liquid through the valve. The liquid flow through the one-way valve can be analyzed using Bernoulli's equation:
[0044]
[0045] where,
[0046] P1 and P2 are the pressures of the fluid at the inlet and outlet (Pa);
[0047] v1 and v2 are the velocities of the fluid at the inlet and outlet (m / s);
[0048] ρ is the density of the fluid (kg / m 3 );
[0049] g is the acceleration due to gravity (m / s 2 );
[0050] h1 and h2 are the heights (m) of the fluid at the inlet and outlet.
[0051] By controlling the valve opening pressure P1 and the outlet pressure P2 of the one-way valve, the fluid is ensured to flow in one direction at a set pressure. When the inlet pressure is lower than the valve setting, the valve is closed, preventing the electrolyte from flowing backward or leaking.
[0052] The basic principle and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited by the above examples, and the above examples and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principles of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, various changes and improvements can be made to the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the claimed present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The main body (1) is equipped with a discharge port (2) at the bottom and a feed port (3) at the top. A temperature control switch (4) is installed on one side of the main body (1), a one-way valve (5) is installed at the top of the main body (1), a corrosion-resistant sealing ring (6) is installed inside the main body (1), a polyurethane insulation layer (7) is installed inside the main body (1), a flexible heating film (8) is installed inside the main body (1), and a temperature control drive (9) is installed inside the main body (1).
2. The high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge port (2) is installed on the lower part of the main body (1) by means of threaded connection, and the inner diameter of the discharge port (2) is 10 mm.
3. The high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control switch (4) is fixed to the outer surface of one side of the main body (1) by screws and is electrically connected to the flexible heating film (8). The mounting hole diameter of the temperature control switch (4) is 8 mm.
4. The high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The polyurethane insulation layer (7) is attached to the inner wall of the main body (1) by an adhesive, with a thickness of 10 mm, and the polyurethane insulation layer (7) is evenly distributed along the inner surface of the main body (1).
5. The high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control drive (9) is fixed to the bottom of the body (1) by welding and is connected to the flexible heating film (8) and the temperature control switch (4) by wires. The power interface of the temperature control drive (9) is designed with a waterproof sleeve.
6. The high-efficiency and energy-saving insulated electrolyte storage and transportation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (1) is provided with a drain valve. The drain valve is fixed to the outlet (2) at the bottom of the main body (1) by means of a flange connection. The flange diameter is 20 mm and is provided with a corrosion-resistant sealing gasket.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
All-vanadium redox flow battery negative electrode electrolyte tank with hydrogen recovery device
CN220753494U