Inlet air pre-cooling wet film
By installing a water-blocking and flow-guiding component behind the wet film, the flow direction of water droplets is changed and they are collected in the water collection tray, which solves the problem of corrosion caused by water droplets entering the unit from the wet film, and achieves long service life and high-efficiency heat exchange of the unit.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520104691.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-16
AI Technical Summary
Water droplets on the wet film in existing heat exchangers can easily enter the unit, causing corrosion and affecting its lifespan and safety.
A water-blocking and guiding component, including guide vanes and guide grooves, is installed behind the wet film to change the direction of water droplet flow and collect it in the water collection tray, preventing water from entering the unit.
It effectively prevents moisture from entering the unit from the wet film, protects sheet metal parts from rusting, extends the unit's lifespan and improves safety, and enhances heat exchange capacity and refrigeration system efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This patent relates to the field of heat exchange equipment, and in particular to a heat exchanger inlet air pre-cooling wet film that also serves as a water blocking and guiding device. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of heat exchange equipment, heat exchangers are crucial devices that transfer heat from one medium to another to meet various process requirements. In the field of refrigeration systems, heat exchangers are an indispensable component, achieving cooling by exchanging heat with the refrigerant. In the field of wet film cooling technology, wet film is a highly efficient evaporative cooling technology that absorbs heat from the air through the evaporation of the wet film, thereby achieving a cooling effect.
[0003] In existing technologies, the heat exchanger's heat exchange capacity can be improved by adding a wet film to the outer surface of the heat exchanger. This method can effectively improve the heat exchanger's heat exchange capacity, thereby increasing the efficiency of the refrigeration system. However, it is usually impossible to avoid water droplets from the wet film entering the unit, causing corrosion and seriously affecting the unit's lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, this application provides an air inlet pre-cooling wet film, comprising: a wet film, which is a rectangular plate structure and is placed vertically; a water collection tray disposed below the wet film; a spray diversion chamber disposed above the wet film, wherein a diverter is disposed in the spray diversion chamber; a water-blocking and guiding assembly, which is sheet-shaped and whose front side covers the back side of the wet film; a fixing plate assembly, which consists of two symmetrical sheet metal parts disposed on the water collection tray and respectively covering the two end faces of the wet film, wherein the fixing plate assembly is used to fix the wet film and the water-blocking and guiding assembly; and a top cover sealing plate disposed on the upper end face of the spray diversion chamber, thereby cooperating with the fixing plate assembly to make the air inlet pre-cooling wet film a whole structure.
[0005] By adopting the above-mentioned specific structure, a water-blocking and flow-guiding component is set behind the wet film, which can prevent excess moisture on the wet film from being carried into the heat exchanger by the airflow, thereby protecting the sheet metal parts in the unit from rusting, increasing the service life and safety of the unit.
[0006] As one possible implementation, the water-blocking and guiding assembly includes multiple guide vanes, each guide vane being elongated and distributed parallel to the water-blocking and guiding assembly. Each guide vane has a recess, with a first extension extending from the recess in a direction perpendicular to the front of the fixing plate assembly, and a second extension extending from the recess in a direction perpendicular to the back of the fixing plate assembly. Multiple first water-blocking strips extend obliquely downward from the lower end of the recess, and second water-blocking strips extend from the second extension in the opposite direction to the extension direction of the first water-blocking strips. A limiting portion is provided at the top of the water-blocking and guiding assembly, and the cross-sectional length of the limiting portion is not less than the cross-sectional length of the guide vane.
[0007] Using the above possible implementation methods, the recesses, first extensions, second extensions, first water-blocking strips, and second water-blocking strips in multiple guide vanes form a reverse scale turbulence structure. This structure is similar to the arrangement of reverse scales in fish. When large water particles enter with the airflow, they will change their flow direction under the action of this special structure and be collected in the recesses.
[0008] As one possible implementation, the water-blocking and guiding assembly is provided with guide grooves on both sides, and a guide sponge is provided in the guide groove, with the guide sponge in contact with the multiple guide blades.
[0009] Using the above-mentioned possible implementation method, the water collected in the recess flows into the guide channel, and then smoothly flows into the water collection tray along the guide sponge.
[0010] As one possible implementation, a diversion sponge is disposed between the spray diversion chamber and the wet film, and the spray diversion chamber presses the diversion sponge tightly above the wet film.
[0011] Using the above-mentioned possible implementation methods, the water sprayed from the distributor first enters the distribution sponge before entering the wet film. The distribution sponge can form a uniform distribution surface, which can refine the particle size of the incoming wet film.
[0012] As one possible implementation, one end of the diverter is fixed to the spray diverting chamber, and the other end of the diverter is connected to an external water source. The diverter is provided with multiple spray holes, through which the diverter can effectively spray water onto the diverting sponge.
[0013] As one possible implementation, the fixing plate assembly is provided with a first sliding groove that cooperates with the wet film. The first sliding groove is used to limit the wet film, and a plurality of clamping brackets are provided in the first sliding groove for clamping the wet film.
[0014] As one possible implementation, the fixed plate assembly is provided with a second sliding groove that cooperates with the water-blocking and guiding assembly, the second sliding groove being used to limit the water-blocking and guiding assembly.
[0015] As one possible implementation, the water collection tray is provided with multiple support members, which elevate the wet membrane to prevent the wet membrane from directly contacting the water accumulated in the water collection tray.
[0016] As one possible implementation, the side or bottom end face of the water collection tray is provided with a drain hole or drain pipe for draining the water accumulated in the water collection tray.
[0017] As one possible implementation, the wet membrane is integrally molded from organic or inorganic polymer materials; the diversion sponge and the drainage sponge are made of polyester polyol and polyisocyanate materials. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The various technical features of this application and their relationships will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are exemplary; some technical features are not shown to scale, and some drawings may omit technical features commonly used in the art to which this application pertains that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application, or additionally show technical features that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application. In other words, the combination of various technical features shown in the drawings is not intended to limit this application. Furthermore, throughout this application, the same reference numerals refer to the same things. Specific descriptions of the drawings are as follows:
[0019] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a front view of an embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0022] Figure 4 Rear view of the embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0023] Figure 5 A side view of an embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the fixing plate assembly in the embodiment of the air inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0025] Figure 7 A front view of the water-blocking and guiding component in the embodiment of the air inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the water-blocking and guiding component AA in the embodiment of the air inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0027] Figure 9 This is a partial enlarged view of the water-blocking and guiding component B in the embodiment of the air inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the wet film in the embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application;
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection tray in the embodiment of the inlet pre-cooling wet film provided in this application.
[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-wet film; 200-water-blocking and guiding assembly; 210-guide groove; 211-draining sponge; 220-limiting part; 230-guide blade; 231-recess; 232-first extension; 233-second extension; 234-first water-blocking strip; 235-second water-blocking strip; 300-water collection tray; 310-support member; 320-drainage hole; 400-fixing plate assembly; 410-first slide groove; 411-tightening bracket; 420-second slide groove; 500-spray diversion chamber; 600-diverter; 700-diverting sponge; 800-top cover sealing plate. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] This application provides an inlet pre-cooling wet film that prevents moisture on the wet film from entering the unit, thus preventing corrosion and rust, and impacting the unit's lifespan and safety. Figure 1 As shown, it is specifically composed of a wet film 100, a water collection tray 300, a spray diversion chamber 500, a water blocking and guiding assembly 200, a fixed plate assembly 400, and a top cover sealing plate 800.
[0033] Among them, such as Figure 1 , 10 As shown, the wet membrane 100 has a rectangular plate-like structure and is placed vertically. The wet membrane 100 has a porous structure that can store water.
[0034] In this embodiment, the wet membrane 100 is integrally molded from organic or inorganic polymer materials. Specifically, the wet membrane 100 uses plant fiber or glass fiber as the substrate, is generated through resin processing, and possesses both corrosion resistance and flame retardancy, as well as high water absorption capacity. Furthermore, in other embodiments, other types of wet membranes can be selected according to requirements.
[0035] In this embodiment, the wet film 100 has a thickness of 50 mm, a width of 320 mm, and a height of 310 mm. Alternatively, in other embodiments, wet films 100 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0036] Among them, such as Figure 1 , 11 As shown, the water collection tray 300 is positioned below the wet membrane 100 to support the wet membrane 100 and collect excess water from it. The water collection tray 300 contains multiple support members 310 that elevate the wet membrane 100, preventing it from directly contacting the water accumulated in the tray. The water collection tray 300 is constructed from fully welded sheet metal parts and undergoes a smoothing process.
[0037] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , 11 As shown, a drain hole 320 is provided on the side end face of the water collection tray 300 for draining accumulated water from the water collection tray 300. The drain hole 320 cooperates with a drain pipe to drain the accumulated water, and the outer diameter of the drain pipe is 10 mm. In other embodiments, the drain hole 320 may be located on the bottom end face of the water collection tray 300.
[0038] In this embodiment, the water collection tray 300 is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 0.8-1.5 mm, and its dimensions are 340 mm in length, 94 mm in width, and 20 mm in height. In other embodiments, water collection trays 300 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0039] In this embodiment, the support member 310 is 9 mm high from the bottom of the water collection tray 300, and its width is 20 mm. Alternatively, in other embodiments, support members 310 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0040] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the spray distribution chamber 500 is disposed above the wet film 100 for spraying the wet film 100 and fixing the wet film 100 from above. The spray distribution chamber 500 is composed of sheet metal parts fully welded together and has undergone a smoothing process.
[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a distributor 600 is provided in the spray distribution chamber 500. One end of the distributor 600 is fixed on the spray distribution chamber 500, and the other end of the distributor 600 is connected to an external water source. The distributor 600 is provided with multiple spray holes. Through the multiple spray holes, the distributor 600 can effectively and evenly spray water onto the wet film 100.
[0042] In this embodiment, the spray distribution chamber 500 is made of stainless steel with a plate thickness of 0.8-1.5 mm, and is formed using a full welding process. Its dimensions are 338 mm in length, 92 mm in width, and 19 mm in height. In other embodiments, spray distribution chambers 500 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0043] In this embodiment, the diverter 600 uses a DN10 (nominal diameter 10 mm) PPR (Polypropylene Random Copolymer) water pipe. Alternatively, in other embodiments, copper or stainless steel pipes may also be used.
[0044] In this embodiment, the nozzle diameter on the distributor 600 is 1-3 mm, and the spacing between the nozzles is 10 mm. Both ends of the distributor 600 are fixed to the inner surface of the spray distribution chamber 500 by clamps. Alternatively, in other embodiments, distributors 600 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0045] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, a diversion sponge 700 is disposed between the spray diversion chamber 500 and the wet film 100, and the spray diversion chamber 500 presses the diversion sponge 700 tightly against the upper end of the wet film 100. The water sprayed from the diverter 600 enters the diversion sponge 700 before entering the wet film 100. The diversion sponge 700 can form a uniform diversion surface, which plays a role in refining the particle size of the incoming flow to the wet film 100.
[0046] In this embodiment, the diversion sponge 700 has a length of 320 mm, a width of 50 mm, and a height of 20 mm. Alternatively, in other embodiments, other sizes of diversion sponge 700 can be selected according to actual needs.
[0047] Among them, such as Figure 7 As shown, the water-blocking and flow-guiding assembly 200 is sheet-shaped. The front of the water-blocking and flow-guiding assembly 200 covers the back of the wet film 100; its reverse side faces the subsequent fan. The water-blocking and flow-guiding assembly 200 includes multiple guide vanes 230. The guide vanes 230 are elongated, and the multiple guide vanes 230 are distributed in parallel on the water-blocking and flow-guiding assembly 200.
[0048] Among them, such as Figure 9As shown, the guide vane 230 has a recess 231. A first extension 232 extends from the recess 231 in a direction perpendicular to the front of the fixed plate assembly 400, and a second extension 233 extends from the recess 231 in a direction perpendicular to the back of the fixed plate assembly 400. Multiple first water-blocking strips 234 extend obliquely downwards from the lower end of the recess 231, and second water-blocking strips 235 extend from the second extension 233 in the opposite direction to the extension of the first water-blocking strips 234. The recess 231, the first extension 232, and the second extension 233 in the multiple guide vanes 230, together with the first water-blocking strips 234 and the second water-blocking strips 235, form a reverse-scale turbulence structure. This structure is similar to the arrangement of reverse scales on a fish. When large water particles enter the guide vane 230 with the airflow, their flow direction changes under the action of this special structure, and they are collected in the recess 231.
[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, the first extension 232 and the second extension 233 are inclined and stepped, and have the function of guiding and blocking flow.
[0050] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, guide channels 210 are respectively provided on both sides of the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200. A guide sponge 211 is provided in the guide channel 210, and the guide sponge 211 is in contact with multiple guide blades 230. The water collected in the recess 231 flows into the guide channel 210, and then flows smoothly along the guide sponge 211 into the water collection tray 300.
[0051] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , 7 As shown in Figure 8, a limiting part 220 is provided at the top of the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200, and the cross-sectional length of the limiting part 220 is not less than the cross-sectional length of the guide vane 230. The limiting part 220 is used to protect the guide vane 230 from above, preventing the guide vane 230 from interfering with other devices when the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200 is removed from above the air inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment of this application, which would cause damage to the guide vane 230 and reduce the water-blocking effect.
[0052] In this embodiment, the water-blocking and guiding component 200 is made of stainless steel with a plate thickness of 0.8-1.5 mm. The water-blocking and guiding component 200 is formed using a welding process. Its dimensions are 320 mm in length, 33 mm in thickness, and 330 mm in height. In other embodiments, water-blocking and guiding components 200 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0053] In this embodiment, the drainage sponge 211 has a length of 305 mm, a width of 13 mm, and a height of 9 mm. Alternatively, in other embodiments, drainage sponges 211 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0054] Among them, such as Figure 1 , 6 As shown, the fixing plate assembly 400 consists of two symmetrical sheet metal parts, mounted on the water collection tray 300 and covering the two end faces of the wet membrane 100 respectively. The fixing plate assembly 400 is used to fix the wet membrane 100 and the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200. It is provided with a first sliding groove 410 that mates with the wet membrane 100, and the first sliding groove 410 is used to limit the wet membrane 100. Multiple clamping brackets 411 are provided in the first sliding groove 410, and the clamping brackets 411 are used to clamp the wet membrane 100. The fixing plate assembly 400 is provided with a second sliding groove 420 that mates with the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200, and the second sliding groove 420 is used to limit the water-blocking and guiding assembly 200.
[0055] In this embodiment, the fixing plate assembly 400 is made of stainless steel with a plate thickness of 0.8-1.5 mm. Its dimensions are 330 mm in length, 94 mm in width, and 20 mm in height. The first slide groove 410 has a width of 51 mm, and the second slide groove 420 has a width of 16 mm. In other embodiments, fixing plate assemblies 400 of other sizes can be selected according to actual needs.
[0056] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top cover sealing plate 800 is disposed on the upper end surface of the spray diversion cavity 500, thereby cooperating with the fixed plate assembly 400 to make the air inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment involved in this application a whole structure.
[0057] In this embodiment, the top cover sealing plate 800 is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 0.8-1.5 mm, and is formed by sheet metal machining. Its dimensions are 338 mm in length and 92 mm in width, and it is fixedly sealed to the spray distribution chamber 500 using fasteners. Alternatively, in other embodiments, other sizes of the top cover sealing plate 800 can be selected according to actual needs.
[0058] In this embodiment, the diversion sponge 700 and the drainage sponge 211 are made of polyester polyol and polyisocyanate materials. Furthermore, the diversion sponge 700 and the drainage sponge 211 are manufactured using a foaming process, exhibiting good water absorption and corrosion resistance. The thickness of the diversion sponge 700 and the drainage sponge 211 is 15-30 mm, and the pore size is between 0.5-0.9 mm. Additionally, in other embodiments...
[0059] In summary, the inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment of this application includes a water-blocking and flow-guiding component 200 behind the wet film 100. This prevents excess moisture on the wet film 100 from being carried into the heat exchanger by the airflow, thereby protecting the sheet metal parts in the unit from rusting, increasing the unit's service life, and improving its safety. Furthermore, due to the advanced nature of this technical solution, it has wide applications in heat exchange equipment, refrigeration systems, and wet film treatment technology. In the field of heat exchange equipment, the inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment of this application can effectively prevent moisture on the wet film 100 from entering the unit, preventing rusting and increasing the unit's service life and safety. Simultaneously, the combined effect of the wet film 100 and the heat exchanger can improve the unit's energy efficiency, meeting more efficient heat exchange requirements. In the field of refrigeration systems, the inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment of this application can improve the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger, increase the efficiency of the refrigeration system, and meet a wider range of refrigeration needs. Meanwhile, by adding the wet film 100 and the unique water-blocking and guiding component 200, moisture can be effectively blocked from entering the unit, preventing rust on the unit's sheet metal, increasing the unit's service life and safety. In the field of wet film treatment technology, the inlet pre-cooling wet film embodiment involved in this application can improve the evaporative cooling effect of the wet film 100, increase the efficiency of the wet film 100, and meet the demand for more efficient wet film treatment. Simultaneously, by adding the wet film 100 and the unique water-blocking and guiding component 200, moisture can be effectively blocked from entering the unit, preventing rust on the unit, increasing the unit's service life and safety. In summary, this technical solution has broad application prospects in heat exchange equipment, refrigeration systems, and wet film treatment technology, with huge market demand and good commercial value.
[0060] The term “comprising” as used throughout this application should not be construed as limited to what is listed thereafter; it does not exclude other structural elements or steps.
[0061] It is understood that those skilled in the art can combine the features mentioned in one or more embodiments throughout this application with features from other embodiments in any appropriate manner to implement this application.
[0062] Note that the above are merely preferred embodiments and the technical principles employed in this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, although this application has been described in detail through the above embodiments, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the technical concept of this application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. An air intake pre-cooling wet membrane, characterized in that, The application relates to a wet membrane pre-cooling device, which comprises the following parts: a wet membrane in a cuboid plate structure, which is vertically placed; a water collecting tray arranged below the wet membrane; a spray shunt cavity arranged above the wet membrane, wherein a shunt is arranged in the spray shunt cavity; a water blocking and guiding component in a sheet shape, the front surface of which covers the back surface of the wet membrane; a fixed plate component, which is composed of two symmetrical metal plates, is arranged on the water collecting tray and covers the two side end surfaces of the wet membrane respectively, and is used for fixing the wet membrane and the water blocking and guiding component; a top cover sealing plate arranged on the upper end surface of the spray shunt cavity, which cooperates with the fixed plate component to make the air inlet wet membrane pre-cooling device into an integral structure.
2. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water blocking and guiding component comprises a plurality of guiding vanes in a strip shape, the guiding vanes are arranged in parallel on the water blocking and guiding component, the guiding vane has a recess, the recess extends a first extension part in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the fixed plate component, and the recess extends a second extension part in a direction perpendicular to the back surface of the fixed plate component, the lower end of the recess extends a plurality of first water blocking strips in a downward direction, the second extension part extends a second water blocking strip in a direction opposite to the extending direction of the first water blocking strip, a limiting part is arranged at the top end of the water blocking and guiding component, and the cross-sectional length of the limiting part is not less than the cross-sectional length of the guiding vane.
3. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 2, wherein, A guiding groove is arranged at each side edge of the water blocking and guiding component, and a drainage sponge is arranged in the guiding groove and contacts the guiding vanes.
4. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 3, wherein, A shunt sponge is arranged between the spray shunt cavity and the wet membrane, and the spray shunt cavity presses the shunt sponge above the wet membrane.
5. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 4, wherein, One end of the shunt is fixed on the spray shunt cavity, the other end of the shunt is connected with an external water source, a plurality of spray holes are arranged on the shunt, and the shunt can effectively spray water on the shunt sponge through the spray holes.
6. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 1, wherein, A first sliding groove matched with the wet membrane is arranged on the fixed plate component, the first sliding groove is used for limiting the wet membrane, and a plurality of jacking supports are arranged in the first sliding groove and used for jacking the wet membrane.
7. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 6, wherein, A second sliding groove matched with the water blocking and guiding component is arranged on the fixed plate component, and the second sliding groove is used for limiting the water blocking and guiding component.
8. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of supporting pieces are arranged in the water collecting tray, the supporting pieces elevate the wet membrane, and the wet membrane avoids directly contacting the water in the water collecting tray.
9. The wet-membrane pre-cooling of air intake according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that, Drainage holes or pipes are arranged on the side end surface or the bottom end surface of the water collecting tray and used for draining the water in the water collecting tray.
10. The air intake pre-cooling wet membrane of claim 4, wherein, The wet membrane is integrally made of organic or inorganic high polymer materials.