Multifunctional support for deep-sea mining conveying system pipeline

By designing a multi-functional support, the layout problems of slurry conveying pipes, tailwater discharge pipes, and cables in deep-sea mining conveying systems were solved, achieving system stability and convenient installation, and improving the operational reliability of deep-sea mining conveying systems.

CN223725668UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26THE 704TH RES INST OF CHINA STATE SHIPBUILDING CORP
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Application Number
CN202520356129.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

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Technical Problem

The existing deep-sea mining transportation system lacks standardized and regulated technology for the layout of slurry transport pipes, slurry transport pumps, tailwater discharge pipes, and cables, which affects the reliability of the system and makes it vulnerable to damage, especially under sea conditions.

Method used

Design a multifunctional support structure with a cage-like structure, equipped with movable connecting plates and fasteners, for the installation and layout of slurry conveying pipelines, to achieve reasonable positional constraints on tailwater discharge pipes and cables, and to connect with the slurry conveying pipeline through a transition plate to form an integrated installation.

Benefits of technology

The improved support rigidity of the conveying system avoids weight concentration, constrains the position of the tailwater discharge pipe and cable, enhances the system's stability and ease of installation, and reduces the risk of damage under the influence of sea conditions.

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Abstract

The multifunctional support for the deep sea mining conveying system pipeline comprises transition plates, a support body and fasteners, the support body is of a box cage type structure, the transition plates are arranged at the top and the bottom of the support body respectively, a tail water discharging pipe and a cable position are arranged in the support body in the circumferential direction, and the multifunctional support body is connected with an ore pulp conveying pipe through the fasteners and the transition plates. And integrated installation and deployment of the multifunctional support and the deep-sea mining conveying system pipeline are achieved. The supporting rigidity of the pump section in the conveying system is improved, and the weight of the conveying system is prevented from being concentrated on the pump body; meanwhile, the positions of the tail water discharging pipe and the cable can be restrained, and the situation that the tail water discharging pipe and the cable deviate from the preset position due to the sea condition, and a conveying system is damaged is avoided. The multifunctional support is simple in structure and flexible and convenient to install, the conveying system is convenient to install and lay, and the operation stability of the deep-sea mining conveying system is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of deep-sea mining conveying system pipelines, more particularly to a kind of deep-sea mining conveying system pipelines's arrangement support. BACKGROUND

[0002] Current deep-sea mineral resources activities are in the important stage of transition from exploration to development, and the competition situation is becoming increasingly fierce. Deep-sea mining equipment is the most core, the most complex, and the most difficult equipment in deep-sea mineral resources development, especially the conveying system, which involves factors affecting reliability such as plugging, wear, backflow, long pipe system bearing large load, ocean current disturbance, etc. It is currently in the research and development stage.

[0003] One of the current conveying system technologies is hydraulic lifting. This technology connects multiple ore slurry conveying pumps in series in the ore conveying hard pipe system at a depth of more than 1,000 meters to several hundred meters, thereby realizing ore lifting. At the same time, to meet the environmental protection needs of mineral extraction, the tail water from the lifting to the sea surface is discharged to the kilometer deep sea through the tail water discharge pipe by the tail water pressurizing power device. There is currently no standardized and standardized overall layout technology for mineral conveying pipeline systems, so it is necessary to carry out related research on the layout of the ore slurry conveying pipe, the ore slurry conveying pump, the tail water discharge pipe, and the cable in the ore slurry conveying system.

[0004] In order to reduce the impact of the tail water pipeline on the entire conveying system, a multifunctional support for deep-sea mining conveying system pipelines is needed. The support uses innovative measures such as designing movable transition plates and high-rigidity support structures to effectively combine the support with the ore slurry conveying pipeline, optimize the structure and layout of the tail water pipeline, and achieve integrated installation of the mineral conveying pipe, the tail water discharge pipe, and the cable. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model is to provide a kind of multifunctional support for deep-sea mining conveying system pipelines, to solve the installation and arrangement of deep-sea mining conveying system tail water discharge pipe and cable.

[0006] The utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A multifunctional support for deep-sea mining conveying system pipelines includes transition plates, supports, and fasteners. The support has a "box cage" structure, and the top and bottom of the support are provided with transition plates. The tail water discharge pipe and the cable are arranged in the support in a circumferential direction. The multifunctional support is connected to the ore slurry conveying pipe through fasteners and transition plates, achieving integrated installation and arrangement of the multifunctional support and the deep-sea mining conveying system pipeline.

[0008] Further, the transition plate is a movable connection plate that connects the support and the ore slurry conveying pipeline through fasteners and flanges.

[0009] Further, the plurality of transition plates are evenly distributed on the top and bottom of the support.

[0010] Further, the transition plate structure is matched with the ore slurry conveying pipe.

[0011] Further, the tail water discharge pipe and cable opening position and size in the support are matched with the conveying system pipeline.

[0012] Further, the flange is fixedly connected on the transition plate through fasteners.

[0013] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect is:

[0014] 1, the multifunctional support is "box cage type" structure, and is connected with the ore slurry conveying pump and ore slurry conveying pipe flange, is favorable for the support rigidity of lifting pump section in conveying system, avoids the weight of conveying system to concentrate on the pump body;

[0015] 2, the multifunctional support is reasonably arranged in the circumferential tail water discharge pipe and cable position, can effectively constrain its position, avoids tail water discharge pipe and cable to deviate from the predetermined position by the influence of sea conditions, causes the damage of conveying system;

[0016] 3, the multifunctional support adopts movable connecting plate, realizes the effective combination of support and ore slurry conveying pipeline, and simultaneously optimizes tail water pipeline structure and arrangement mode, realizes the integrated installation of mineral conveying pipe, tail water discharge pipe and cable, simplifies the installation mode of conveying system pipeline system, improves the stability of deep sea mining conveying system operation.

[0017] In conclusion, the utility model is favorable for the support rigidity of lifting pump section in conveying system, avoids the weight of conveying system to concentrate on the pump body;Meanwhile can constrain tail water discharge pipe and cable position, avoids tail water discharge pipe and cable to deviate from the predetermined position by the influence of sea conditions, causes the damage of conveying system. The multifunctional support of the utility model has simple structure, and installation is flexible and convenient, and is convenient for conveying system installation and arrangement, and is favorable for improving the stability of deep sea mining conveying system operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is the structural diagram of multifunctional support for deep sea mining conveying system pipeline of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the B-B section schematic view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the C-C section schematic view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the installation structure diagram of multifunctional support for deep sea mining conveying system pipeline of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It isFigure 4 View A in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a multi-functional support for a deep-sea mining transportation system pipeline, including a transition plate 1, a support 2, and fasteners 3. The support 2 has a "cage-type" structure, with transition plates 1 at the top and bottom of the support 2. The tailwater discharge pipe 5 and the cable 7 are arranged circumferentially inside the support 2. The multi-functional support is connected to the slurry transportation pipe 6 through the fasteners 3 and the transition plate 2, realizing the integrated installation and deployment of the multi-functional support and the deep-sea mining transportation system pipeline.

[0025] Preferably, the transition plate 1 is a movable connecting plate, which connects the bracket 1 to the slurry conveying pipeline 6 via fasteners 3 and flanges 4.

[0026] Preferably, multiple transition plates 1 are evenly distributed on the top and bottom of the bracket 2.

[0027] Preferably, the transition plate 1 is matched with the slurry conveying pipe 6.

[0028] Preferably, the opening positions and dimensions of the tailwater discharge pipe 5 and cable 7 in the bracket 2 are compatible with the pipeline of the conveying system.

[0029] Preferably, the flange 4 is fixedly connected to the transition plate 2 by fasteners 3.

[0030] Preferably, the size and structure of the support are designed and verified according to the requirements of the conveying system to meet the safety requirements of the overall conveying system piping.

[0031] Preferably, the location and size of the tailwater discharge pipe and cable opening in the support structure are set according to the requirements of the conveying system.

[0032] Preferably, the transition plate structure in the support is designed to match the slurry conveying pipe.

[0033] For multi-functional bracket installation methods, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 .according to Figure 4 As shown, the multi-functional support has a "cage-type" structure and connects to the slurry conveying pump and slurry conveying pipe flange. This helps to improve the support rigidity of the pump section in the conveying system and avoids the weight of the conveying system being concentrated on the pump body. Figure 5As shown, the four tail water discharge pipes 5 and the slurry delivery pump and relay cable 7 are distributed circumferentially on the multifunctional support, which is conducive to restraining the position of the tail water discharge pipes 5 and the cable 7, avoiding the tail water discharge pipes and the cable from deviating from the predetermined position due to the sea conditions, and causing damage to the delivery system. The multifunctional support has a simple structure, flexible and convenient installation, is convenient for the installation and layout of the delivery system, and is conducive to improving the stability of the operation of the deep-sea mining delivery system.

Claims

1. A multi-functional support for deep sea mining conveyance system pipework, characterised in that: The transition plate, the support, the fastener, the support is a "box cage type" structure, the support top and bottom are respectively provided with transition plates, the support is provided with a tail water discharge pipe and a cable position along the circumference, the multifunctional support is connected with the ore slurry conveying pipe through the fastener and the transition plate, and integrated installation and defense of the multifunctional support and the deep sea mining conveying system pipeline are realized.

2. The multi-functional support for deep-sea mining conveyor system pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition plate is a movable connecting plate, the movable connecting plate is connected with the support and the ore slurry conveying pipeline through the fastener and the flange.

3. The multi-functional support for deep-sea mining conveyor system pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple transition plates are distributed on the top and bottom of the support.

4. The multi-functional support for deep-sea mining conveyor system pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition plate structure is matched with the ore slurry conveying pipe.

5. The multi-functional support for deep-sea mining conveyor system pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail water discharge pipe and the cable opening position and size in the support are matched with the conveying system pipeline.

6. The multi-functional support for deep-sea mining conveyor system pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange is fixedly connected on the transition plate through the fastener.