Automatic drainage device for air compressor pipeline
By installing a water collection tank, air-water separator, and filter in the air compressor pipeline, combined with level gauge and solenoid valve control, the problem of low automation in air compressor drainage is solved, achieving efficient and stable drainage, and improving compressed air quality and system stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520771097.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing air compressor drainage methods rely on manual operation, have a low degree of automation, and suffer from air carryover in the water, affecting compressed air quality and equipment stability.
Design an automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines, including a water collection tank, an air-water separator, first and second drain pipes, an automatic drain valve, and a filter device. The water collection tank collects condensate and discharges it centrally. The drainage is controlled by a level gauge and a solenoid valve, and impurities are removed by the filter device to achieve automated drainage.
It achieves automated drainage, reduces the moisture content of compressed air, improves air quality and system stability, avoids airflow turbulence, and has a significant energy-saving effect.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to air compressor technology field, specifically, relate to a kind of air compressor pipeline automatic drainage device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Air compressor is a kind of equipment to compress gas. Air compressor is similar in structure to water pump. Most air compressors are reciprocating piston, rotating vane or rotating screw, in existing processing production, air compressor is widely used. Compressed air system does not pay attention to the drainage problem of air compressor at the beginning of design, air compressor drainage only has manual drainage valve, relies on manual drainage, cannot discharge in time, leading to high water content in compressed air of air compressor outlet, water will enter post-processing equipment, cause post-processing equipment to be too heavy, influence compressed air quality, even damage post-processing equipment.
[0003] In order to solve the existing technical problem, the compressor on the market begins to adopt the method of gas-water separation, and the previous commonly used gas-water separation method is to adopt cyclone separator, due to the reasons such as low efficiency and poor separation effect, gradually replaced by high bed type separator, the separation effect of this separator gas-water separator is higher than that of cyclone separator, but the drainage mode after gas-water separation of this separator is controlled by bottom drainage valve or adopts mechanical type drain valve drainage mode.
[0004] The above drainage mode has obvious defects: drainage relies on manual operation, and the degree of automation is low, and the most important thing is that there is still "gas carrying" phenomenon in water. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, the utility model provides an air compressor pipeline automatic drainage device, and the specific technical scheme is as follows:
[0006] An air compressor pipeline automatic drainage device, comprising an air compressor body, a gas-water separator, a first drainage pipe, a water collecting tank and a second drainage pipe, the air outlet pipe of the air compressor body is communicated with the gas-water separator, the gas-water separator is communicated with the first drainage pipe, the internal pipeline of the air compressor is also communicated with the water collecting tank connected to the bottom of the air compressor, the water collecting tank is communicated with the second drainage pipe through a filtering device, and a stop valve and an automatic drainage valve are installed on the second drainage pipe.
[0007] The above-mentioned air compressor pipeline automatic drainage device collects condensate water in the internal pipeline of the air compressor through the water collecting tank, and then concentrates and discharges, so that the drainage is smooth, the automatic drainage valve does not discharge air, the energy-saving effect is very obvious; the added gas-water separator runs stably, the drainage effect is obvious, the water content of compressed air is greatly reduced, the stability of the system is ensured, and the quality of compressed air is improved.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the gas-water separator is a horizontal separator.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the gas-water separator is connected to the first drain pipe, the other end of the first drain pipe is connected to a liquid storage tank, and the bottom outlet of the liquid storage tank is connected to a liquid discharge pipe.
[0010] A liquid level meter is arranged on the liquid storage tank, and an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the liquid discharge pipe.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the other end of the first drain pipe is connected to the top inlet of the liquid storage tank.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, a balance pipe is further connected between the liquid storage tank and the gas-water separator.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, a control valve is arranged on the balance pipe.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the liquid discharge pipe is connected to a first funnel water collector, one end of the second drain pipe is connected to a second funnel water collector, and the first funnel water collector and the second funnel water collector are both in communication with a drain main.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stop valve is arranged close to the water collecting tank.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the filtering device comprises a water inlet pipe, a filtering box, a filter screen, and a blowdown pipe, one end of the water inlet pipe is in communication with the water collecting tank, the filter screen is vertically connected in the filtering box and separates the filtering box into an unfiltered space and a filtered space, the other end of the water inlet pipe and the blowdown pipe are both in communication with the unfiltered space, and the second drain pipe is in communication with the filtered space.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:
[0018] 1. The water collecting tank is arranged to collect the condensed water in the internal pipeline of the air compressor, and then the condensed water is discharged in a centralized manner, the water is smoothly discharged, the automatic drain valve does not discharge air, and the energy saving effect is very obvious.
[0019] 2. The added gas-water separator operates stably, the drainage effect is obvious, the water content of compressed air is greatly reduced, the stability of the system is ensured, and the quality of compressed air is improved.
[0020] 3. By connecting the gas-liquid separator to the storage tank via the first drain pipe, water from the gas-liquid separator is drained into the storage tank. A solenoid valve controlled by a level gauge is used for drainage. When the liquid level in the storage tank reaches the set high level, the solenoid valve opens, draining water through the drain pipe. When the liquid level in the storage tank reaches the set low level, the solenoid valve closes, thus forming a liquid seal in the storage tank to prevent air from escaping. This design stabilizes the airflow in the gas-liquid separator, preventing airflow turbulence.
[0021] 4. The drainage from the drain pipe and the second drain pipe enters the corresponding funnel drainer, allowing for observation of the drainage situation and timely understanding of whether there is any blockage in the pipeline and the drainage status.
[0022] 5. By installing a filtration device, when impurities in the internal pipeline enter the water collection tank along with the condensate, they will be filtered out by the filter screen. The filtered condensate will then enter the main drain pipe for convenient centralized treatment. The filtered impurities can be removed by periodically opening the drain pipe. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The present invention can be further understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; rather, the focus is on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline structure of an automatic drainage device for an air compressor pipeline according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0026] 100. Air compressor body; 210. Air-water separator; 220. First drain pipe; 230. Liquid storage tank; 240. Drain pipe; 250. Level gauge; 260. Solenoid valve; 270. Balance pipe; 280. Control valve; 290. First funnel water receiver; 310. Water collection tank; 320. Second drain pipe; 321. Shut-off valve; 322. Automatic drain valve; 330. Second funnel water receiver; 341. Water inlet pipe; 342. Filter box; 343. Filter screen; 344. Sewage pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and do not limit its scope of protection.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0029] refer to Figure 1 As shown, an automatic drainage device for an air compressor pipeline in one embodiment of the present invention includes an air compressor body 100, an air-water separator 210, a first drain pipe 220, a water collection tank 310, and a second drain pipe 320. The air outlet pipe of the air compressor body 100 is connected to the air-water separator 210, and the air-water separator 210 is connected to the first drain pipe 220. The internal pipeline of the air compressor is also connected to the water collection tank 310 connected to the bottom of the air compressor. The water collection tank 310 is connected to the second drain pipe 320 through a filter device. A shut-off valve 321 and an automatic drain valve 322 are installed on the second drain pipe 320.
[0030] In actual use, the condensate in the internal pipeline of the air compressor is collected by the water collection tank 310 and then discharged in a centralized manner, ensuring smooth drainage. The automatic drain valve 322 drains water without venting, resulting in significant energy savings. The added air-water separator 210 operates stably and has a significant drainage effect, greatly reducing the water content of the compressed air, ensuring the stability of the system, and improving the quality of compressed air.
[0031] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: the gas-water separator 210 is a horizontal separator.
[0032] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: one end of the gas-liquid separator 210 is connected to the first drain pipe 220, the other end of the first drain pipe 220 is connected to the liquid storage tank 230, and the bottom outlet of the liquid storage tank 230 is connected to the drain pipe 240.
[0033] The liquid storage tank 230 is equipped with a liquid level gauge 250, and the drain pipe 240 is equipped with a solenoid valve 260.
[0034] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: the other end of the first drain pipe 220 is connected to the top inlet of the liquid storage tank 230.
[0035] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: a balance pipe 270 is also connected between the liquid storage tank 230 and the gas-liquid separator 210.
[0036] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: a control valve 280 is provided on the balance pipe 270.
[0037] By connecting the gas-liquid separator to the storage tank 230 via the first drain pipe 220, water from the gas-liquid separator is drained into the storage tank 230. A level gauge 250 controls a solenoid valve 260 to drain the water. When the liquid level in the storage tank 230 reaches a set high level, the solenoid valve 260 opens, draining water through the drain pipe 240. When the liquid level in the storage tank 230 reaches a set low level, the solenoid valve 260 closes, thus forming a liquid seal in the storage tank 230 to prevent air from escaping. This design stabilizes the airflow in the gas-liquid separator, preventing airflow turbulence.
[0038] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: one end of the drain pipe 240 is connected to the first funnel water receiver 290, one end of the second drain pipe 320 is connected to the second funnel water receiver 330, and both the first funnel water receiver 290 and the second funnel water receiver 330 are connected to the main drain pipe (not shown in the figure).
[0039] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: the shut-off valve 321 is located near the water collection tank 310.
[0040] The drainage from the drain pipe 240 and the second drain pipe 320 enters the corresponding funnel drainer instead of being directly discharged into the main drain pipe. This allows for observation of the drainage situation and timely understanding of whether there is any blockage in the pipeline and the drainage status.
[0041] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: the filtration device includes an inlet pipe 341, a filter box 342, a filter screen 343, and a drain pipe 344. One end of the inlet pipe 341 is connected to the water collection tank 310. The filter screen 343 is vertically connected inside the filter box 342 and divides the filter box 342 into an unfiltered space and a filtered space. The other end of the inlet pipe 341 and the drain pipe 344 are both connected to the unfiltered space. The second drain pipe 320 is connected to the filtered space.
[0042] By setting up a filtration device, when impurities in the internal pipeline enter the water collection tank 310 along with the condensate, they will be filtered out by the filter screen 343. The filtered condensate will then enter the main drain pipe for convenient centralized treatment. The filtered impurities can be removed by periodically opening the drain pipe 344.
[0043] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0044] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines, characterized in that, The system includes an air compressor body (100), an air-water separator (210), a first drain pipe (220), a water collection tank (310), and a second drain pipe (320). The air outlet pipe of the air compressor body (100) is connected to the air-water separator (210), and the air-water separator (210) is connected to the first drain pipe (220). The internal pipeline of the air compressor is also connected to the water collection tank (310) connected to the bottom of the air compressor. The water collection tank (310) is connected to the second drain pipe (320) through a filter device. The second drain pipe (320) is equipped with a shut-off valve (321) and an automatic drain valve (322).
2. The automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas-water separator (210) is a horizontal separator.
3. The automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the gas-liquid separator (210) is connected to the first drain pipe (220), and the other end of the first drain pipe (220) is connected to a liquid storage tank (230). The bottom outlet of the liquid storage tank (230) is connected to a drain pipe (240). The storage tank (230) is equipped with a level gauge (250), and the drain pipe (240) is equipped with a solenoid valve (260).
4. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 3, characterized in that, The other end of the first drain pipe (220) is connected to the top inlet of the liquid storage tank (230).
5. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 4, characterized in that, A balance pipe (270) is also connected between the liquid storage tank (230) and the gas-liquid separator (210).
6. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 5, characterized in that, The balance pipe (270) is equipped with a control valve (280).
7. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the drain pipe (240) is connected to a first funnel water receiver (290), and one end of the second drain pipe (320) is connected to a second funnel water receiver (330). Both the first funnel water receiver (290) and the second funnel water receiver (330) are connected to the main drain pipe.
8. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shut-off valve (321) is located near the water collection tank (310).
9. An automatic drainage device for air compressor pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration device includes an inlet pipe (341), a filter box (342), a filter screen (343), and a drain pipe (344). One end of the inlet pipe (341) is connected to the water collection tank (310). The filter screen (343) is vertically connected inside the filter box (342) and divides the filter box (342) into an unfiltered space and a filtered space. The other end of the inlet pipe (341) and the drain pipe (344) are both connected to the unfiltered space. The second drain pipe (320) is connected to the filtered space.