Integrated separation buffer device and system

By using an integrated separation buffer device to achieve liquid-gas separation within a single tank, the problem of complexity and large footprint of existing natural gas field compressor equipment is solved, thereby improving the stability and ease of maintenance of the equipment.

CN223952744UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP +1
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Application Number
CN202520679552.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-11

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Technical Problem

Existing natural gas field compressors have complex separation equipment designs, large footprints, and high maintenance costs, and have failed to effectively address the impact of airflow pulsation on pipeline lifespan.

Method used

An integrated separation and buffer device is adopted, including a separation container and a sewage tank. Liquid-gas separation is achieved in a single tank using TP plates and filter pipes, which simplifies pipeline connections and reduces the number of devices and floor space.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient liquid-gas separation of natural gas, simplifies pipeline connections, reduces maintenance costs, reduces equipment footprint, and improves equipment stability and ease of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of natural gas purification and separation equipment, in particular to an integrated separation buffer device and system.The separation buffer device comprises a separation container, an inner cavity of the separation container comprises a first cavity and a second cavity, and a partition plate is arranged between the first cavity and the second cavity; the separation container is provided with an air inlet, an air outlet, a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet, the air inlet and the first liquid outlet are communicated with the first chamber, and the air outlet and the second liquid outlet are communicated with the second chamber; a TP plate located between the air inlet and the partition plate is arranged in the first cavity, and the first liquid outlet is located between the TP plate and the partition plate; the partition plate is provided with a filter pipe communicated with the first cavity and the second cavity. According to the utility model, a large number of separators and complex pipelines are replaced, natural gas is separated in a single tank body, the structure is compact, the occupied area is small, the number of pipelines is small, the connection is simple, and the maintenance is convenient.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to natural gas purification separation equipment technical field, especially relate to an integral type separation buffer device and system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Natural gas field compressor is a kind of special volumetric compressor, it is driven by motor as driving force, the crankshaft of diaphragm compressor is driven to rotate by coupling, the crankshaft rotation drives the connecting rod on it's crank radius to do plane motion, so that the crosshead and piston on the connecting rod small head do reciprocating linear motion, the amplitude of motion is equal to the crank radius of crankshaft 2 times, i.e. 1 stroke, the motion frequency is the number of rotations of crankshaft.

[0003] Because high sulfur gas field's acid gas carries certain moisture and impurities, for this, before acid gas enters compressor, cyclone separator, filter separator, gas buffer tank and other equipment are used to treat acid gas, gas-liquid and impurities are separated, prevent liquid and impurities from entering compressor, cause corrosion to compressor cylinder, valve piece and other key structures, thereby influence the service life of reciprocating compressor.But the current structure design separator quantity is much, pipeline routing is complex, occupies large area, later maintenance workload is big, cost is high, and the influence of complex pipeline routing on pipeline life caused by gas flow pulsation is not considered. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the prior art natural gas acid gas separation equipment pipeline complex, large area occupied and other technical problems, provide an integral type separation buffer device and system.

[0005] In the first aspect, the utility model provides an integral type separation buffer device, including separation container, the inner chamber of separation container includes first chamber and second chamber, be equipped with the baffle between first chamber and second chamber, be equipped with gas inlet, gas outlet, first liquid outlet and second liquid outlet on separation container, gas inlet, first liquid outlet all with first chamber intercommunication, gas outlet, second liquid outlet all with second chamber intercommunication, be equipped with TP board in first chamber, TP board is located between gas inlet and baffle, first liquid outlet is located between TP board and baffle, be equipped with filter tube on baffle, filter tube intercommunication first chamber and second chamber.

[0006] The utility model discloses a separation device of integrated type replaces the current more number of separator and complex pipeline, can realize the function that natural gas separates in single tank body, can be passed into to the separation container with natural gas, utilizes TP board in separation container and separates liquid gas, and the liquid separated out is discharged through first liquid outlet or second liquid outlet, and the natural gas after separating can also be discharged through filter tube and gas outlet and input to the compressor, the separation device of integrated type compact structure, and the area occupied is little, and the connecting pipeline only includes the gas inlet, the gas outlet pipeline and the liquid outlet pipeline connected to the sewage tank, compared with the current multiple separators and the complex pipeline connected on multiple separators, the separation device of the utility model only separates through single tank body, and the pipeline quantity is few and simple to connect, and the maintenance is convenient.

[0007] Preferably, the TP plate comprises a first TP plate and a second TP plate arranged at intervals, and the medium entering the first chamber can pass through the first TP plate and the second TP plate for separation.

[0008] Preferably, the filter tube comprises a first filter tube and a second filter tube arranged at intervals, both ends of the first filter tube extend into the first chamber and the second chamber respectively, and both ends of the second filter tube extend into the first chamber and the second chamber respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the first filter tube and the side wall of the second filter tube are both provided with a plurality of through holes.

[0010] Preferably, the length of the second filter tube in the second chamber is greater than the length of the first filter tube in the second chamber.

[0011] Preferably, the separation container is provided with a first liquid level meter, and the first liquid level meter communicates with the first chamber.

[0012] Preferably, the first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet are both provided with a liquid discharge valve.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the separation container is provided with a plurality of supports.

[0014] In the second aspect, the utility model provides a separation buffer system of integrated type, including sewage tank and separation buffer device of integrated type as mentioned above, the sewage tank can communicate with the first chamber through the first liquid outlet.

[0015] Preferably, the sewage tank is provided with a second liquid level meter.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects of:

[0017] The utility model provides a kind of integrated separation buffer device and system, the utility model replaces the existing more number of separator and complex pipeline by integrated separation device, can realize the function that natural gas is separated in single tank, natural gas can be passed into into separation container, liquid gas separation is carried out using TP plate in separation container, then separated liquid is discharged through liquid discharge port, and separated natural gas can also be discharged through filter tube and gas outlet and input into compressor;Integrated separation device structure is compact, and floor area is small, connecting pipeline only includes air inlet, gas outlet pipeline, and liquid discharge pipeline connected to sewage tank, and pipeline quantity is less and connection is simple, and maintenance is convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is structural diagram of the utility model's integrated separation buffer system.

[0019] Markings in the drawing:

[0020] 1, separation container, 11, first chamber, 12, second chamber, 13, air inlet, 14, gas outlet, 15, first liquid discharge port, 16, second liquid discharge port, 17, first liquid level meter, 18, liquid discharge valve, 19, support, 2, partition, 3, first TP plate, 4, second TP plate, 5, first filter tube, 51, through hole, 6, second filter tube, 7, sewage tank, 71, second liquid level meter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model will be further described in detail in combination with specific embodiment. But this should not be understood as the range of the above-mentioned subject matter of the utility model is limited to the following examples, and the technology realized based on the content of the utility model belongs to the range of the utility model.

[0022] In the description of the specific embodiments of the utility model, the orientation or positional relationship of the expression terms such as "up", "down", "left", "right", "center", "inside" and "outside" appears without special explanation, which is based on the orientation or positional relationship expressed in the drawing, or the orientation or positional relationship of the utility model product / equipment / device when it is usually used. These orientation or positional relationship terms are only used to facilitate the description of the utility model scheme or simplify the description in specific embodiments, so as to facilitate the quick understanding of the scheme by the technicians, and are not used to indicate or imply that the specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific positional relationship, so it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0023] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like appear, it does not mean that the corresponding device / component / element is absolutely horizontal or vertical or overhanging or parallel, but can be slightly inclined or deviated. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. Alternatively, it can be simplified to understand that the corresponding device / component / element is arranged in the direction of "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like, and can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction, more preferably an error / deviation of ±8% or less, more preferably an error / deviation of ±6% or less, more preferably an error / deviation of ±5% or less, and more preferably an error / deviation of ±4% or less. As long as the corresponding device / component / element is within the error / deviation range, it can still achieve its role in the utility model scheme.

[0024] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like in the description of the utility model embodiments are only used to distinguish the same or similar components, and should not be understood as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of the specific components.

[0025] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, "several", "a plurality of", "several" represent at least 2. It can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc. Any case, it can even be more than 9 cases.

[0026] In addition, in the description of the technical scheme of the utility model, unless otherwise specified / limited / limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "set", "lay", "arrange" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected, such as welding, riveting, bolting, screwing and other commonly used connection means in the art. The connection can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the communication between two elements.

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] The embodiment provides an integrated separation buffer device.

[0029] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the integrated separation buffer system of the utility model.

[0030] As Figure 1As shown in the middle, the integrated separation buffer device described in the embodiment can include a separation container 1, the inner cavity of the separation container 1 includes a first chamber 11 and a second chamber 12, a partition 2 is arranged between the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, and the separation container 1 is provided with an air inlet 13, an air outlet 14, a first liquid outlet 15 and a second liquid outlet 16, the air inlet 13 and the first liquid outlet 15 are communicated with the first chamber 11, and the air outlet 14 and the second liquid outlet 16 are communicated with the second chamber 12; A TP plate is arranged in the first chamber 11, the TP plate is located between the air inlet 13 and the partition 2, and the first liquid outlet 15 is located between the TP plate and the partition 2; The partition 2 is provided with a filter tube, and the filter tube communicates the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12; Here, when the separation container 1 is placed vertically, the first chamber 11 is located above the second chamber 12, and the partition 2 can separate the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, specifically, the air inlet 13 can be located at the top of the separation container 1, the air outlet 14 can be located at the bottom of the separation container 1, natural gas or acid gas can enter the first chamber 11 through the air inlet 13, and the separated gas can enter the second chamber 12 through the filter tube, and then be discharged through the air outlet 14, and the liquid separated by the TP plate can be discharged through the first liquid outlet 15, of course, a small amount of liquid can also enter the second chamber 12, and can be discharged through the second liquid outlet 16.

[0031] The utility model discloses a separation device of integrated type replaces the separation of existing quantity more and complex pipeline, can realize natural gas in single tank body realizes the function of separation, can be passed into natural gas to separation container 1, utilize the TP plate in separation container 1 and carry out liquid gas separation, and then the liquid separated out is discharged through the liquid outlet, and the natural gas separated can also be discharged through the filter tube and the air outlet 14 and input to the compressor, the separation device of integrated type compact structure, and the floor area is small, and the connecting pipeline only includes the air inlet, the air outlet pipeline and the liquid outlet pipeline connected to the sewage tank 7, and the pipeline quantity is few and the connection is simple, and the maintenance is convenient.

[0032] In the embodiment, the TP plate includes a first TP plate 3 and a second TP plate 4 arranged at intervals, a plurality of TP plates, for example, two TP plates, i.e., the first TP plate 3 and the second TP plate 4, can be installed in the first chamber 11 of the separation container 1; the first TP plate 3 and the second TP plate 4 can be arranged at intervals and are both located between the air inlet 13 and the partition plate 2, that is, the first TP plate 3 and the second TP plate 4 are both located on the delivery path of the acid gas, and the acid gas can be subjected to gas-liquid separation by the first TP plate 3 and the second TP plate 4, respectively. Of course, the number of TP plates is not limited in the utility model and can be selected at will according to actual needs. Different numbers of TP plates can have different influences on the separation effect of the acid gas. In theory, the more the number of TP plates, the better the separation effect of the acid gas, that is, the more complete the separation of the gas and the liquid in the acid gas, and the smaller the amount of the liquid entering the second chamber 12. On the other hand, the increase in the number of TP plates will also affect the delivery efficiency of the acid gas, and the delivery volume of the acid gas per unit time will decrease. Therefore, after weighing and considering the treatment amount and treatment effect of the acid gas, the number of TP plates can be set to two under certain working conditions.

[0033] In the embodiment, the filter tube can include a first filter tube 5 and a second filter tube 6 arranged at intervals, both ends of the first filter tube 5 extend into the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, respectively, and both ends of the second filter tube 6 extend into the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, respectively. The number of filter tubes arranged on the partition plate 2 can also be two, i.e., the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6, the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6 can be arranged at intervals on the partition plate 2, and the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6 can both extend into the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, so as to realize the communication between the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12 through the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6, and the separated gas can enter the second chamber 12 from the first chamber 11 along the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6, respectively. Of course, the number of filter tubes installed on the partition plate 2 is not limited in the utility model and can be selected at will according to actual needs, as long as the delivery of the gas from the first chamber 11 to the second chamber 12 can be realized.

[0034] Optionally, the side wall of the first filter tube 5 and the side wall of the second filter tube 6 are provided with a plurality of through holes 51, a plurality of through holes 51 can be provided on the tube wall of the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6, the tube cavity of the filter tube can be communicated with the outside of the tube through the through holes 51, the gas flow area can be increased, and the gas flow conveying efficiency and speed can be improved; of course, if the position of the through hole 51 is located at the baffle 2, it is also possible to guide the liquid accumulated on the baffle 2 into the filter tube, therefore, the position of the through hole 51 on the filter tube can avoid the baffle 2 as much as possible, so as to avoid guiding the liquid into the second chamber 12. Here, the number of through holes 51 provided on the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6 is not limited, and can be selected according to actual needs, and the utility model does not make specific limitation.

[0035] Optionally, the length of the second filter tube 6 in the second chamber 12 is greater than the length of the first filter tube 5 in the second chamber 12, the extension lengths of the two filter tubes in the second chamber 12 can be different, so that the lower end outlet of the first filter tube 5 and the lower end outlet of the second filter tube 6 are at different heights, when the gas enters the second chamber 12 along the first filter tube 5 and the second filter tube 6 respectively, it can enter the second chamber 12 at different height positions, which can avoid the outlet positions of the two filter tubes being at the same height, so that the cyclones on both sides affect each other and reduce the conveying speed of the gas, and the conveying efficiency of the gas can be improved. In addition, the mutual influence of the two cyclones can also intensify the vibration of the separation container 1 during the separation operation, which can cause instability of the equipment, and the height setting of the two filter tubes can reduce the vibration of the equipment and improve the stability of the equipment.

[0036] In the embodiment, the separation container 1 is provided with a first liquid level meter 17, the first liquid level meter 17 is communicated with the first chamber 11, the first liquid level meter 17 can be arranged on the separation container 1 and communicated with the first chamber 11, the first liquid level meter 17 can be used to measure the amount of liquid separated above the baffle 2 in the first chamber 11, and after the liquid is accumulated to a sufficient amount, the liquid is discharged out of the separation container 1 through the first liquid outlet 15. Specifically, the first liquid level meter 17 can be a differential pressure type liquid level transmitter, of course, the specific form of the first liquid level meter 17 can also be other types except the differential pressure type liquid level transmitter, for example, a magnetic reed liquid level meter, etc., as long as the volume of the liquid in the first chamber 11 can be measured, and the utility model does not make specific limitation.

[0037] In the embodiment, the first liquid outlet 15 and the second liquid outlet 16 are respectively provided with a liquid discharge valve 18, and the liquid discharge valve 18 is used to control whether the liquid in the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12 is discharged from the first liquid outlet 15 and the second liquid outlet 16, for example, when the first liquid level meter 17 measures that the liquid content in the first chamber 11 is enough, the liquid discharge valve 18 installed on the first liquid outlet 15 is opened, and the liquid in the first chamber 11 is discharged along the first liquid outlet 15; in addition, generally, the amount of liquid entering the second chamber 12 is small, and the liquid discharge valve 18 installed on the second liquid outlet 16 can be opened regularly for liquid discharge treatment.

[0038] In the embodiment, the bottom of the separation container 1 is provided with a plurality of supports 19, and the plurality of supports 19 can be distributed along the circumferential direction of the center position of the bottom of the separation container 1, for example, the number of supports 19 can be 4, and after the 4 supports 19 are distributed along the circumferential direction of the center position of the bottom of the separation container 1, the 4 supports 19 can be respectively located at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° directions, here, the function of the support 19 can be understood as a support, which can support the separation container 1, and can effectively increase the stability and anti-vibration performance of the separation container 1. Of course, the number and arrangement mode of the support 19 are not limited in the utility model, and can be selected arbitrarily according to actual needs.

[0039] Embodiment 2

[0040] The embodiment provides an integrated separation buffer system.

[0041] The integrated separation buffer system provided by the embodiment can include a sewage tank 7 and an integrated separation buffer device as described in embodiment 1, and the sewage tank 7 can be in communication with the first chamber 11 through the first liquid outlet 15. Here, the sewage tank 7 can be connected to the first liquid outlet 15 through a pipeline, and then be in communication with the first chamber 11, and specifically, the liquid discharge valve 18 can also be installed on the pipeline, when the first liquid level meter 17 measures that the liquid content in the first chamber 11 is enough, the liquid discharge valve 18 installed on the pipeline is opened, the liquid in the first chamber 11 is discharged along the first liquid outlet 15, and the liquid can enter the pipeline along the first liquid outlet 15 and be stored in the sewage tank 7.

[0042] In the embodiment, the sewage tank 7 is provided with a second liquid level meter 71, the second liquid level meter 71 can measure the liquid level height in the sewage tank 7, so as to determine whether to discharge the liquid in the sewage tank 7, specifically, the second liquid level meter 71 can be a magnetic float liquid level meter, of course, the specific form of the second liquid level meter 71 can also be other types except the magnetic float liquid level meter, for example, a differential pressure type liquid level transmitter and the like, as long as the liquid volume in the sewage tank 7 can be measured, the above is only a simple example, and does not constitute a closed restriction, and a person skilled in the art can adopt other liquid level meter components with the same function, and the utility model does not make a specific limitation on this.

[0043] In conclusion, the utility model provides a kind of integrated separation buffer device and system, the utility model replaces the existing more number of separator and complex pipeline by integrated separation device, can realize the function that natural gas is separated in single tank body, can be input into to separation container by natural gas, liquid gas is separated using TP board in separation container, and separated liquid is discharged by liquid discharge port, and separated natural gas can also be discharged by filter tube and gas outlet and input into compressor;Integrated separation device structure is compact, and land area is small, connecting pipeline only includes gas inlet, gas outlet pipeline, and liquid discharge pipeline connected to sewage tank, and pipeline quantity is less and connection is simple, and it is convenient to maintain.

[0044] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated decoupler and damper device, characterized by, The application relates to a separation container (1), which comprises a first chamber (11) and a second chamber (12) in the inner cavity of the separation container (1), a partition plate (2) is arranged between the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (12), an air inlet (13), an air outlet (14), a first liquid outlet (15) and a second liquid outlet (16) are arranged on the separation container (1), the air inlet (13) and the first liquid outlet (15) are communicated with the first chamber (11), and the air outlet (14) and the second liquid outlet (16) are communicated with the second chamber (12). A TP plate is arranged in the first chamber (11), the TP plate is located between the air inlet (13) and the partition plate (2), and the first liquid outlet (15) is located between the TP plate and the partition plate (2); a filter tube is arranged on the partition plate (2), and the filter tube is communicated with the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (12).

2. The unitary decoupling and cushioning device of claim 1, wherein, The TP plate comprises a first TP plate (3) and a second TP plate (4) which are arranged at intervals, and a medium entering the first chamber (11) can be separated through the first TP plate (3) and the second TP plate (4).

3. The unitary decoupling and cushioning device of claim 1, wherein, The filter tube comprises a first filter tube (5) and a second filter tube (6) which are arranged at intervals, two ends of the first filter tube (5) are respectively inserted into the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (12), and two ends of the second filter tube (6) are respectively inserted into the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (12).

4. The unitary decoupling and cushioning device of claim 3, wherein, A plurality of through holes (51) are formed in the side wall of the first filter tube (5) and the side wall of the second filter tube (6).

5. The unitary decoupling and cushioning device of claim 3, wherein, The length of the second filter tube (6) in the second chamber (12) is greater than the length of the first filter tube (5) in the second chamber (12).

6. The unitary decoupling cushion of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein, A first liquid level meter (17) is arranged on the separation container (1) and communicated with the first chamber (11).

7. The unitary decoupling cushion of any of claims 1-5, wherein, A liquid outlet valve (18) is arranged on the first liquid outlet (15) and the second liquid outlet (16).

8. The unitary decoupling cushion of any of claims 1-5, wherein, A plurality of supports (19) are arranged on the bottom of the separation container (1).

9. An integrated decoupling and damping system, characterized in that The application further relates to a sewage tank (7) and the integrated separation buffer device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the sewage tank (7) is communicated with the first chamber (11) through the first liquid outlet (15).

10. The integrated decoupling and damping system of claim 9, wherein, A second liquid level meter (71) is arranged on the sewage tank (7).