Steam distillation wine tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam distillation wine tank, which relates to the technical field of medicinal liquor preparation equipment, and comprises a distillation tank body and an ice cylinder, a heating device is arranged in the distillation tank body, a blow-off pipe is arranged at the bottom of the distillation tank body, a medicinal liquor outflow pipe is arranged on the side wall of the distillation tank body, a condenser is arranged in the ice cylinder, and the ice cylinder is connected with the heating device. Wine steam in the distillation tank body can enter the condenser to be cooled, the ice cylinder is connected with a condensate water inlet pipe and a condensate water outlet pipe, the condensate water inlet pipe is used for introducing condensate water, and water in the ice cylinder can flow out of the condensate water outlet pipe. According to the utility model, the condenser is arranged, so that wine steam can be effectively cooled and liquefied, and the efficient collection of medicinal liquor is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medicinal wine preparation equipment, and in particular to a steam distillation tank. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the times and changes in the environment, people are paying more and more attention to their health. China's wine culture has a long history and has been passed down from ancient times to the present. Many people soak some precious medicinal herbs in wine so that the nutrients in the herbs can be absorbed by the alcohol to form health-preserving medicinal wine. You can often see medicinal wine jars in restaurants and homes. People drink health-preserving wine to achieve health benefits.

[0003] The existing factories use tanks for making medicinal wine, as shown in the "A Decoction Apparatus and Decoction System" disclosed in patent number CN221254517U. It has a heating device installed inside the tank to decoct the wine and medicinal materials inside the tank, and finally obtain the medicinal wine that people need.

[0004] During the process of brewing medicinal wine, the temperature of the heating device is too high, causing some of the medicinal wine to evaporate into alcohol vapor, which is not conducive to the efficient collection of the final medicinal wine.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for a new type of steam distillation tank to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam distillation tank to solve the problems existing in the prior art, which can cool the evaporated alcohol vapor before collection, thereby improving the collection efficiency of medicinal wine.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0008] This utility model discloses a steam distillation tank, including a distillation tank body and an ice tank. The distillation tank body is equipped with a heating device, the bottom of the distillation tank body is equipped with a drain pipe, and the side wall of the distillation tank body is equipped with a medicinal wine outflow pipe. The ice tank is equipped with a condenser, and the alcohol vapor in the distillation tank body can enter the condenser for cooling. The ice tank is connected to a condensate inlet pipe and a condensate outlet pipe. The condensate inlet pipe is used to introduce condensate, and the water in the ice tank can flow out from the condensate outlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the heating device is a heating coil installed inside the distillation tank. One end of the heating coil is a steam inlet, and the other end is a steam outlet. Both the steam inlet and the steam outlet are installed on the side wall of the distillation tank.

[0010] Preferably, the distillation tank includes an upper end cap, a cylindrical body, and a lower end cap, wherein the upper end cap and the lower end cap are respectively fixed to the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical body.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end cap is provided with an upper manhole, and the lower end cap is provided with a lower manhole.

[0012] Preferably, the upper end cap is equipped with several pressure gauges and several tank safety valves.

[0013] Preferably, the distillation tank is fixed with mounting lugs.

[0014] Preferably, the ice tank is located on the outside of the distillation tank, the upper end of the distillation tank is connected to one end of the condenser via a wine vapor pipe, and the other end of the condenser is connected to a steam wine outflow pipe.

[0015] Preferably, the wine vapor pipe is provided with an exhaust pipe, and the exhaust pipe is provided with a steam control valve and a steam safety valve.

[0016] Preferably, the ice tank is installed at the top of the distillation tank, and a raw spirit inlet pipe is installed on the side wall of the distillation tank. One end of the raw spirit inlet pipe is located outside the distillation tank, and the other end of the raw spirit inlet pipe is located inside the distillation tank.

[0017] Preferably, a temperature sensor is installed on the side wall of the distillation vessel.

[0018] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0019] This invention uses a condenser to cool and liquefy the alcohol vapor, making it easier to collect and thus improving collection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steam distillation tank in Example 1;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the exhaust pipe in the steam distillation tank of Example 1;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the steam distillation tank in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the ice tank and condenser section in the steam distillation tank of Example 1;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for installing lifting lugs in the steam distillation tank of Example 1;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the steam distillation tank in Example 2;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the steam distillation tank in Example 2;

[0028] In the diagram: 1-Distillation tank; 2-Heating coil; 3-Steam pipe; 4-Ice tank; 5-Condenser; 6-Steam liquid outlet pipe; 7-Steam inlet; 8-Steam outlet; 9-Medicated wine outlet pipe; 10-Drain pipe; 11-Lower manhole; 12-Upper manhole; 13-Lifting lug; 14-Exhaust pipe; 15-Steam control valve; 16-Steam safety valve; 17-Pressure gauge; 18-Tank safety valve; 19-Raw wine inlet pipe; 20-Condensate inlet pipe; 21-Condensate outlet pipe; 22-Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam distillation tank to solve the problems existing in the prior art, which can cool the evaporated alcohol vapor before collection, thereby improving the collection efficiency of medicinal wine.

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figures 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a steam distillation tank, including a distillation tank body 1 and an ice tank 4, both of which are sealed containers. The distillation tank body 1 is equipped with a heating device for heating the spirit in it. A drain pipe 10 with a valve is located at the bottom of the distillation tank body 1, used to drain residual waste liquid from the bottom. A medicinal liquor outlet pipe 9 with a valve is located on the side wall of the distillation tank body 1, allowing the distilled medicinal liquor to flow out. The ice tank 4 contains a condenser 5, which can be a conventional heat exchanger with two chambers: a shell side and a tube side. Since this is a mature existing technology, its specific details will not be elaborated further. The spirit vapor in the distillation tank body 1 enters the condenser 5 for cooling; specifically, the spirit vapor enters the central tube side of the condenser 5. Meanwhile, the ice tank 4 is connected to a condensate inlet pipe 20 and a condensate outlet pipe 21. The condensate inlet pipe 20 is used to introduce condensate into the ice tank 4, and the heated water in the ice tank 4 can flow out through the condensate outlet pipe 21. The ends of the condensate inlet pipe 20 and the condensate outlet pipe 21 furthest from the ice tank 4 can be connected to a cooling water circulator. The higher-temperature condensate flowing out of the condensate outlet pipe 21 is cooled by the cooling water circulator and then flows back to the condensate inlet pipe 20, thus forming a complete cycle. Of course, the condensate inlet pipe 20 and the condensate outlet pipe 21 can also be connected to other equipment as needed, and are not limited to this one. In addition, the condensate in the ice tank 4 can enter the shell side of the condenser 5, thereby cooling the alcohol vapor in the tube side of the condenser 5.

[0034] In actual use, a certain amount of medicinal materials and raw wine are first added to the distillation tank 1, and then the heating device is started to heat it. During the heating process, some of the medicinal wine will be distilled and vaporized into wine vapor, which will then flow into the condenser 5. The condenser 5 can cool and liquefy the wine vapor, making it convenient for subsequent collection.

[0035] In this embodiment, the heating device is a spiral heating coil 2, which is installed inside the distillation tank 1. The spiral heating coil 2 can fully heat the medicinal materials and raw wine inside the distillation tank 1. One end of the heating coil 2 is a steam inlet 7, and the other end is a steam outlet 8. Both the steam inlet 7 and the steam outlet 8 are installed on the side wall of the distillation tank 1.

[0036] In actual use, the steam inlet 7 can be connected to the steam source through the steam delivery pipeline, and the steam delivery pipeline is equipped with a switch valve. The steam source can be a boiler or other equipment that can provide high-temperature steam. The steam source supplies a continuous supply of high-temperature steam to the heating coil 2. After passing through the heating coil 2, the high-temperature steam flows out from the steam outlet 8, and the low-temperature gas that flows out can be directly discharged into the atmosphere.

[0037] In this embodiment, the distillation tank 1 includes an upper end cap, a cylindrical body, and a lower end cap, with the upper end cap and lower end cap respectively welded and fixed to the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical body; alternatively, the upper end cap, cylindrical body, and lower end cap may be an integral structure.

[0038] In this embodiment, the upper end cap is provided with an upper manhole 12, and the lower end cap is provided with a lower manhole 11. Both the upper manhole 12 and the lower manhole 11 are for personnel to enter and inspect the interior of the distillation tank 1. Furthermore, medicinal materials can be placed in or removed through the lower manhole 11. Additionally, both the upper manhole 12 and the lower manhole 11 are provided with manhole covers, which are used to cover the tank when not in use to prevent external impurities from entering the distillation tank 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, several pressure gauges 17 and several tank safety valves 18 are installed on the upper end cap. The pressure gauges 17 are used to monitor the internal pressure of the distillation tank 1, while the tank safety valves 18 are used to ensure the safety of the inside of the distillation tank 1. When the pressure is too high, it can be discharged from the tank safety valves 18.

[0040] Furthermore, two pressure gauges 17 and two tank safety valves 18 are provided. The purpose of this is that if one of the pressure gauges 17 or the tank safety valve 18 is damaged and cannot work properly, the other can still work normally, thereby avoiding the problem of affecting work efficiency due to the failure of one of them.

[0041] In this embodiment, a plurality of mounting lugs 13 are fixed on the distillation tank 1, and the workers can use the mounting lugs 13 to hoist and fix the entire distillation tank 1.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ice tank 4 is located on the outside of the distillation tank 1. The upper end of the distillation tank 1 is connected to one end of the condenser 5 through the alcohol vapor pipe 3, and the other end of the condenser 5 is connected to the steam alcohol outflow pipe 6.

[0043] In actual use, some of the medicinal liquor heated in the distillation tank 1 will evaporate to form alcohol vapor. This alcohol vapor will enter the condenser 5 through the alcohol vapor pipe 3. After the alcohol vapor is liquefied in the condenser 5, it will flow out from the vapor liquid outlet pipe 6 and be collected in a container. It should be noted that the liquid flowing out here is relatively clear. At the same time, the medicinal liquor that has not evaporated in the distillation tank 1 will flow out through the medicinal liquor outlet pipe 9 and be collected in a container. This medicinal liquor is darker in color. Finally, the two portions of medicinal liquor are blended in the required proportions to obtain the final medicinal liquor.

[0044] After all the medicinal wine has been poured out, the staff can remove the medicinal materials from the distillation tank 1 through the manhole 11 and clean it. If there is still waste liquid at the bottom of the distillation tank 1, the valve on the drain pipe 10 can be opened to discharge the waste liquid.

[0045] It should be noted that the medicinal wine outflow pipe 9 can also be connected to a branch pipe for the inflow of the raw wine, or an additional separate pipe can be installed for the inflow of the raw wine.

[0046] In this embodiment, the wine vapor pipe 3 is provided with an exhaust pipe 14, and the exhaust pipe 14 is provided with a steam control valve 15 and a steam safety valve 16. The steam control valve 15 is normally closed. When the front and rear of the wine vapor pipe 3 are blocked, the steam control valve 15 can be opened, so that the gas in the wine vapor pipe 3 can be discharged through the steam control valve 15 and the steam safety valve 16 on the exhaust pipe 14, thereby ensuring the safety of the equipment.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figures 6-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a steam distillation tank. The technical features disclosed in this embodiment are basically the same as those disclosed in Embodiment 1, except that the ice tank 4 is positioned differently.

[0049] In this embodiment, the ice tank 4 is installed at the top inside the distillation tank 1, and the center tube of the condenser 5 is connected to the interior of the distillation tank 1. In actual use, after the medicinal liquor inside the distillation tank 1 evaporates, the liquor vapor flows upward into the tube of the condenser 5. Due to the cooling effect of the condensate in the shell side of the condenser 5, the liquor vapor in the tube will liquefy again and fall into the medicinal liquor below. Through the continuous evaporation and liquefaction process of the medicinal liquor, the preparation effect of the medicinal liquor can be effectively improved. After the expected time is reached, the heating effect of the heating device is stopped, allowing the liquor vapor to fully liquefy. Finally, the valve on the medicinal liquor outlet pipe 9 is opened, allowing all the medicinal liquor to flow out from there.

[0050] In addition, a raw spirit inlet pipe 19 is installed on the side wall of the distillation tank 1. One end of the raw spirit inlet pipe 19 is located outside the distillation tank 1 and is connected to a source of raw spirit, including but not limited to a distillation tank. The other end of the raw spirit inlet pipe 19 is located inside the distillation tank 1 and above the interior of the distillation tank 1, so that raw spirit from the outside will enter the upper interior of the distillation tank 1, and the raw spirit flowing out of the raw spirit inlet pipe 19 will be sprayed to the bottom of the distillation tank 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, a temperature sensor 22 is installed on the side wall of the distillation tank 1, and the temperature sensor 22 is used to monitor the internal temperature of the distillation tank 1 in real time.

[0052] It should be noted that the switching valves and temperature sensors 22 on each of the above pipelines can be electrically connected to a controller to enable remote monitoring by staff. As for the type of controller, it can be, but is not limited to, existing PLC controllers or microcontroller controllers.

[0053] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pot still for the distillation of spirits, characterised in that: The application relates to a distillation device, which comprises a distillation tank and an ice tank.

2. The pot still according to claim 1, characterised in that: The heating device is a heating coil pipe, one end of the heating coil pipe is a steam inlet, the other end of the heating coil pipe is a steam outlet, and the steam inlet and the steam outlet are arranged on the side wall of the distillation tank.

3. The pot still according to claim 1, characterised in that: The distillation tank comprises an upper head, a cylinder and a lower head, and the upper head and the lower head are fixed to the upper and lower ends of the cylinder respectively.

4. The pot still according to claim 3, characterised in that: An upper manhole is arranged on the upper head, and a lower manhole is arranged on the lower head.

5. The pot still according to claim 3, characterised in that: A plurality of air pressure gauges and a plurality of tank safety valves are arranged on the upper head.

6. The pot still according to claim 1, characterised in that: A mounting lug is fixed to the distillation tank.

7. The pot still according to claim 1, characterised in that: The ice tank is arranged outside the distillation tank, the upper end of the distillation tank is connected with one end of the condenser through a wine steam pipe, and the other end of the condenser is connected with a steam wine liquid outlet pipe.

8. The pot still according to claim 7, characterised in that: An exhaust pipe is arranged on the wine steam pipe, and a steam control valve and a steam safety valve are arranged on the exhaust pipe.

9. The pot still according to claim 1, characterised in that: The ice tank is arranged on the top of the distillation tank, a raw wine inlet pipe is arranged on the side wall of the distillation tank, one end of the raw wine inlet pipe is arranged outside the distillation tank, and the other end of the raw wine inlet pipe is arranged inside the distillation tank.

10. The pot still according to claim 9, characterised in that: A temperature sensor is arranged on the side wall of the distillation tank.

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