Vertical modular heat exchange unit

By adopting a vertical modular design and flexible connection structure, the problems of large footprint and high cost of traditional horizontal heat exchanger units have been solved, thereby improving space utilization and equipment stability, and reducing infrastructure construction costs.

CN223795863UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13JINAN JULI THERMAL ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520331385.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-27
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional horizontal heat exchanger units occupy a large area and have low space utilization, leading to land scarcity and high infrastructure construction costs.

Method used

The system adopts a vertical modular design, with the heat exchange module, circulation module and dosing module installed vertically. Flexible adjustment is achieved through connecting frames and guide rod structures, and the combination of a stirring mechanism and expansion tube improves stability and efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the ground area occupied, improves space utilization, reduces factory construction costs, enhances equipment stability and drug mixing efficiency, and ensures operational stability and flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical modular heat exchange unit, which belongs to the field of heat exchange units, and comprises a mounting rack, a heat exchange module, a circulating module and a dosing module, the mounting rack comprises a plurality of mounting seats, and the two ends of the adjacent mounting seats in the vertical direction are connected through a connecting rack; a heat exchange module, a circulating module and a dosing module are sequentially mounted on the mounting frame from top to bottom, the heat exchange module comprises a plate heat exchanger, and the plate heat exchanger comprises a heating medium inlet pipe, a heating medium outlet pipe, a refrigerant inlet pipe and a refrigerant outlet pipe; one side of the circulating pump of the circulating module is connected with a heating medium return pipe, and the heating medium return pipe is connected with the heating medium outlet pipe; the medicine adding module comprises a medicine box, a medicine adding pump is arranged on one side of the medicine box, a medicine adding pipe is connected to the medicine adding pump, and the medicine adding pipe is connected with the refrigerant inlet pipe through a tee joint. According to the utility model, the heat exchange module, the circulating module and the dosing module are vertically mounted on the mounting rack, so that the occupied area of the ground is effectively reduced, the space utilization rate is improved, and the construction cost of a plant is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of heat exchanger units, and specifically relates to a vertical modular heat exchanger unit. Background Technology

[0002] In the current industrial production and energy conversion fields, heat exchange units play an indispensable role in the heat transfer process. Their applications cover many key industries such as heating, refrigeration, chemical industry, and power. As one of the core equipment in these systems, the design optimization of heat exchange units is directly related to the overall system performance and economy.

[0003] Traditional heat exchanger units are generally designed with a horizontal layout, arranging key functional components such as heat exchange modules, circulation modules, and chemical dosing modules horizontally. This design approach ensures smooth connections between modules to a certain extent, facilitating daily maintenance and repair by operators, thereby improving system reliability and operating efficiency. However, with the continuous advancement of industrial technology and the accelerated pace of urbanization, the design of traditional horizontal heat exchanger units has gradually revealed a series of limitations, especially given the increasing scarcity and preciousness of land resources today.

[0004] The large footprint is one of the main challenges faced by horizontal heat exchanger units. Because the functional modules are laid out horizontally, the entire unit has a large projected area on the ground, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of deployment and installation in industrial areas with limited land resources. The low space utilization not only limits the application potential of the heat exchanger unit in more scenarios but may also lead to additional infrastructure construction costs, such as expanding the plant or modifying the foundation, further increasing the overall project construction cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a vertical modular heat exchanger unit. Each module of the heat exchanger unit is installed vertically, which effectively reduces the ground area occupied, improves space utilization, and reduces the construction cost of the factory.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A vertical modular heat exchanger unit includes a mounting frame, a heat exchange module, a circulation module, and a chemical dosing module. The mounting frame includes several mounting seats, with adjacent mounting seats connected at both ends in a vertical direction via a connecting frame. The heat exchange module, circulation module, and chemical dosing module are installed sequentially from top to bottom on the mounting frame. The heat exchange module includes a plate heat exchanger, which includes a heat medium inlet pipe, a heat medium outlet pipe, a refrigerant inlet pipe, and a refrigerant outlet pipe. The heat medium inlet pipe and heat medium outlet pipe are located on the same side of the plate heat exchanger, while the refrigerant inlet pipe and refrigerant outlet pipe are located on the other side. A heat medium return pipe is connected to one side of the circulation pump of the circulation module, and the heat medium return pipe is connected to the heat medium outlet pipe. The chemical dosing module includes a chemical tank, which has a water inlet and a chemical dosing port. A chemical dosing pump is located on one side of the chemical tank, and a chemical dosing pipe is connected to the chemical dosing pump. The chemical dosing pipe is connected to the refrigerant inlet pipe via a tee.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper part of the medicine box is equipped with a stirring motor, and the output shaft of the stirring motor is connected to a stirring shaft, which is equipped with several stirring blades for stirring the medicine in the medicine box.

[0009] Furthermore, an expansion pipe is connected between the heat medium return pipe and the heat medium outlet pipe to compensate for the pipe expansion and contraction caused by the temperature difference of the heat medium.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting frame includes a lower fixed plate and an upper fixed plate. The lower fixed plate is connected to the lower mounting base, and the upper fixed plate is connected to the upper mounting base. Both the lower and upper fixed plates are provided with sliding grooves, and a sliding seat is slidably connected in the sliding groove of the upper fixed plate. A scissor lift is provided between the lower and upper fixed plates. The scissor lift includes two support rods pivotally connected to each other in the middle. The upper end of one support rod is pivotally connected to the sliding seat, and the upper end of the other support rod is pivotally connected to the end of the upper fixed frame. The lower ends of both support rods are slidably installed in the sliding groove. A telescopic mechanism is connected to one side of the upper fixed plate, and the telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism is connected to the sliding seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the telescopic mechanism is a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a number of guide rods are provided on one side of the mounting base, with the bottom mounting base being fixedly connected to the guide rods, and the remaining mounting bases being clearance-fitted to the guide rods.

[0013] Furthermore, the guide rod is provided with several connectors, each connector including a connecting rod, one end of which is provided with a connecting seat, which is fixedly connected to a fixed building.

[0014] Furthermore, the connector also includes a bushing, which is fitted around the outside of the guide rod with a gap. A fastening bolt is threaded onto one side of the bushing for fixing the bushing to the guide rod. A sleeve is provided on one side of the bushing, and the connecting rod is threaded onto the sleeve for adjusting the length of the connecting rod.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1) This utility model adopts a vertical installation of the heat exchange module, circulation module and chemical dosing module on the mounting frame, which effectively reduces the ground area occupied, improves the space utilization rate and reduces the construction cost of the plant.

[0017] 2) By setting up a stirring mechanism inside the medicine box, the medicine in the medicine box is stirred, which improves the effect and efficiency of medicine mixing.

[0018] 3) An expansion pipe is connected between the heat medium return pipe and the heat medium outlet pipe to facilitate compensation for pipe expansion and contraction caused by the temperature difference of the heat medium, thus ensuring the stability of the heat exchange system operation.

[0019] 4) The connecting frame adopts a scissor telescopic structure, which realizes the height adjustment between adjacent mounting seats, making it easy to adjust the distance between adjacent mounting seats according to the specifications of each module, thus enhancing the flexibility of the mounting frame.

[0020] 5) A guide rod is installed on one side of the mounting base to guide the mounting base during lifting and lowering, ensuring the stability of the mounting frame during vertical lifting and lowering; a connecting piece that can move up and down and has an adjustable length is also installed on the guide rod for connecting the mounting frame to the fixed building, ensuring the stability of the mounting frame. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to this utility model.

[0022] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket.

[0023] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting frame.

[0024] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector.

[0025] Appendix Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the dosing module.

[0026] In the diagram, 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Mounting seat; 12. Connecting bracket; 121. Lower fixing plate; 122. Upper fixing plate; 123. Slide groove; 124. Scissor lift bracket; 125. Slide seat; 126. Telescopic mechanism; 13. Guide rod; 14. Connecting piece; 141. Bushing; 142. Fastening bolt; 143. Sleeve; 144. Connecting rod; 145. Connecting seat; 2. Dosing module; 21. Medicine tank; 22. Stirring motor; 23. Stirring shaft; 24. Stirring blade; 25. Dosing pump; 26. Dosing pipe; 3. Circulation module; 31. Heat medium return pipe; 32. Expansion pipe; 4. Heat exchange module; 41. Heat medium inlet pipe; 42. Heat medium outlet pipe; 43. Coolant inlet pipe; 44. Coolant outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1-5 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a vertical modular heat exchanger unit includes a mounting frame 1, a heat exchange module 4, a circulation module 3, and a chemical dosing module 2, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the mounting frame 1 includes several mounting bases 11. Adjacent mounting bases 11 in the vertical direction are connected at both ends by connecting brackets 12. The mounting frame 1 is sequentially equipped with a heat exchange module 4, a circulation module 3, and a dosing module 2 from top to bottom. The heat exchange module 4 includes a plate heat exchanger, which includes a heat medium inlet pipe 41, a heat medium outlet pipe 42, a coolant inlet pipe 43, and a coolant outlet pipe 44. The heat medium inlet pipe 41 and the heat medium outlet pipe 42 are located on the same side of the plate heat exchanger, while the coolant inlet pipe 43 and the coolant outlet pipe 44 are located on the other side. A heat medium return pipe 31 is connected to one side of the circulation pump of the circulation module 3, and the heat medium return pipe 31 is connected to the heat medium outlet pipe 42. Figure 5As shown, the dosing module 2 includes a medicine tank 21, which is provided with a water inlet and a dosing port (not shown in the figure). A dosing pump 25 is provided on one side of the medicine tank 21, and a dosing pipe 26 is connected to the dosing pump 25. The dosing pipe 26 is connected to the refrigerant inlet pipe 43 through a tee.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the medicine box 21 is equipped with a stirring motor 22 on the upper part, and a stirring shaft 23 is connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor 22. The stirring shaft 23 is equipped with several stirring blades 24, which are used to stir the medicine in the medicine box 21, thereby improving the effect and efficiency of medicine mixing.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, an expansion pipe 32 is connected between the heat medium return pipe 31 and the heat medium outlet pipe 42 to compensate for the pipe expansion and contraction caused by the temperature difference of the heat medium, thus ensuring the stability of the heat exchange system operation.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the connecting frame 12 includes a lower fixing plate 121 and an upper fixing plate 122. The lower fixing plate 121 is connected to the lower mounting base 11, and the upper fixing plate 122 is connected to the upper mounting base 11. Both the lower fixing plate 121 and the upper fixing plate 122 are provided with sliding grooves 123. A sliding block 125 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 123 of the upper fixing plate 122. A scissor lift bracket 124 is provided between the lower fixing plate 121 and the upper fixing plate 122. The scissor lift bracket 124 includes two support rods pivotally connected in the middle, one of which supports... The upper end of the support rod is pivotally connected to the slide block 125, and the upper end of the other support rod is pivotally connected to the end of the upper fixed frame. The lower ends of both support rods are slidably installed in the slide groove 123. A telescopic mechanism 126 is connected to one side of the upper fixed plate 122. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism 126 is connected to the slide block 125. When the telescopic mechanism 126 extends or retracts, it drives the scissor lift 124 to open and close, realizing the adjustment of the height between adjacent mounting seats 11. This facilitates the adjustment of the distance between adjacent mounting seats 11 according to the specifications of each module, enhancing the flexibility of the mounting frame 1.

[0033] The telescopic mechanism 126 is a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod. In this embodiment, the telescopic mechanism 126 adopts an electric push rod.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a number of guide rods 13 are provided on one side of the mounting base 11. The bottom mounting base 11 is fixedly connected to the guide rod 13, and the other mounting bases 11 are fitted with the guide rods 13 with clearance. The guide rods 13 guide the mounting base 11 when it is raised or lowered, ensuring the stability of the mounting frame 1 in the vertical direction and effectively preventing the mounting base 11 from shaking or deviating during the raising or lowering process.

[0035] like Figure 4As shown, the guide rod 13 is provided with a plurality of connectors 14. Each connector 14 includes a connecting rod 144. One end of the connecting rod 144 is provided with a connecting seat 145. The connecting seat 145 is fixedly connected to a fixed building (such as a wall), which further ensures the stability of the heat exchange unit after installation.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, the connector 14 also includes a bushing 141, which is spaced around the outside of the guide rod 13. A fastening bolt 142 is threadedly connected to one side of the bushing 141 for fixing the bushing 141 to the guide rod 13. A sleeve 143 is provided on one side of the bushing 141, and the connecting rod 144 is threadedly connected to the sleeve 143 for adjusting the length of the connecting rod 144 to accommodate the installation distance between the mounting frame 1 and the fixed building.

[0037] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined in the claims, they should all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit, comprising a mounting frame, a heat exchange module, a circulation module and a chemical feeding module, characterized in that, The mounting frame comprises a plurality of mounting seats, the ends of adjacent mounting seats in the vertical direction are connected by a connecting frame, the mounting frame is sequentially provided with a heat exchange module, a circulating module and a dosing module from top to bottom, the heat exchange module comprises a plate heat exchanger, the plate heat exchanger comprises a heat medium inlet pipe, a heat medium outlet pipe, a coolant inlet pipe and a coolant outlet pipe, and the heat medium inlet pipe and the heat medium outlet pipe are located on the same side of the plate heat exchanger, and the coolant inlet pipe and the coolant outlet pipe are located on the other side of the plate heat exchanger; one side of the circulating pump of the circulating module is connected with a heat medium return pipe, and the heat medium return pipe is connected with the heat medium outlet pipe; the dosing module comprises a medicine tank, the medicine tank is provided with a water inlet and a dosing opening, one side of the medicine tank is provided with a dosing pump, the dosing pump is connected with a dosing pipe, and the dosing pipe is connected with the coolant inlet pipe through a tee joint.

2. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to claim 1, characterized in that The upper portion of the medicine tank is provided with a stirring motor, the output shaft of the stirring motor is connected with a stirring shaft, and a plurality of stirring blades are arranged on the stirring shaft for stirring the medicine in the medicine tank.

3. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein, An expansion pipe is connected between the heat medium return pipe and the heat medium outlet pipe for compensating the pipe expansion and contraction caused by the temperature difference of the heat medium.

4. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The connecting frame comprises a lower fixed plate and an upper fixed plate, the lower fixed plate is connected with the lower mounting seat, and the upper fixed plate is connected with the upper mounting seat, sliding grooves are arranged on the lower fixed plate and the upper fixed plate, and a sliding seat is slidably connected in the sliding groove of the upper fixed plate; a scissor frame is arranged between the lower fixed plate and the upper fixed plate, the scissor frame comprises two support rods which are pivotally connected at the middle portions, the upper end of one of the support rods is pivotally connected with the sliding seat, the upper end of the other support rod is pivotally connected with the end of the upper fixed frame, and the lower ends of the two support rods are slidably installed in the sliding grooves; a telescopic mechanism is connected with one side of the upper fixed plate, and the telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism is connected with the sliding seat.

5. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to claim 4, characterized in that The telescopic mechanism is a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod.

6. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to claim 4, characterized in that A plurality of guide rods are arranged on one side of the mounting seat, the lowermost mounting seat is fixedly connected with the guide rods, and the remaining mounting seats are gap-fitted with the guide rods.

7. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to claim 6, characterized in that A plurality of connecting pieces are arranged on the guide rods, the connecting piece comprises a connecting rod, and a connecting seat is arranged at one end of the connecting rod.

8. A vertical modular heat exchanger unit according to claim 7, characterized in that The connecting piece further comprises a shaft sleeve, the shaft sleeve is gap-fitted on the outside of the guide rod, a fastening bolt is threadedly connected with one side of the shaft sleeve for fixing the shaft sleeve and the guide rod, a sleeve is arranged on one side of the shaft sleeve, and the connecting rod is threadedly connected with the sleeve for adjusting the length of the connecting rod.