Discharging device for high-temperature molten glass of tank furnace

By designing a trumpet-shaped stainless steel unloading pipe and a high-pressure water gun cooling system, the problem of safe discharge of high-temperature molten glass during cold repair of the furnace was solved, achieving an efficient and safe unloading process and reducing safety risks and maintenance costs.

CN223973987UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06RAINBOW (HEFEI) LIQUID CRYSTAL GLASS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

During cold repair of the furnace, how to safely and efficiently discharge high-temperature molten glass to avoid safety accidents such as leakage, injury and fire, without prolonging the furnace shutdown time and increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

A high-temperature molten glass unloading device for a pool furnace was designed, including a trumpet-shaped stainless steel unloading pipe, an annular spray water pipe, and a high-pressure water gun. The molten glass is cooled and broken by high-pressure water flow. Combined with a wear-resistant coating and a double-layer heat insulation structure, the safe discharge of molten glass is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable and reliable unloading of molten glass, avoids leakage and fire, improves operational safety, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures production continuity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tank furnace high-temperature molten glass discharging device, which relates to the technical field of molten glass discharging devices and comprises a secondary beam supporting steel structure fixedly mounted on the ground of a third floor, a high-temperature tank furnace is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the secondary beam supporting steel structure, and a tank furnace throat pipe is arranged at the side end of the high-temperature tank furnace. A tank bottom plugging assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom of the high-temperature tank furnace, a discharging assembly is arranged below the tank bottom plugging assembly and comprises a discharging hopper fixedly installed on the ground of the third floor, and a stainless steel discharging pipe is fixedly connected to an outlet in the lower end of the discharging hopper. An outlet of the stainless steel discharge pipe extends to a material receiving box on the first floor of the plant; the high-pressure water gun is matched with the semi-annular cooling water spraying pipe to form a multi-layer cooling system, the annular water spraying pipe is responsible for primary cooling of an inlet area, the high-pressure water gun extends along the pipeline to cover the inlet area, and the whole-course temperature control and crushing effect is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of glass melt unloading devices, specifically to a high-temperature glass melt unloading device for a tank furnace. Background Technology

[0002] In the glass manufacturing industry, the tank furnace is a key piece of equipment for melting glass raw materials, and its operating efficiency and stability directly affect the quality of glass products and production costs. For tank furnaces with a daily design capacity of 15 to 20 tons, efficient and environmentally friendly melting technology is the core to improving both capacity and quality. Oxygen-fired technology, as an advanced heating method, significantly improves thermal efficiency through the complete combustion of pure oxygen and fuel, and effectively reduces emissions of harmful gases such as nitrogen oxides, making it an important way to achieve a green glass melting process.

[0003] However, during the long-term operation of a tank furnace, as the furnace age increases (usually 4 years), the refractory materials inside the furnace gradually wear down, and impurities accumulated in the molten glass also affect product quality. At this point, a cold repair of the tank furnace is necessary to restore its working performance. During the cold repair process, safely and efficiently draining the remaining high-temperature molten glass from the furnace becomes an extremely challenging task. Traditional methods often suffer from complex operations, high safety risks, and incomplete drainage, which not only prolongs downtime and increases maintenance costs but may also cause secondary pollution to the environment.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to design a high-temperature molten glass unloading device for tank furnaces that can meet the daily high-efficiency melting requirements while facilitating the safe discharge of molten glass during cold repairs. This device must possess high stability and reliability to ensure that molten glass does not leak during unloading, thus preventing injury to operators or fires and other safety accidents. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-temperature molten glass unloading device for a tank furnace, thereby solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A high-temperature molten glass unloading device for a bath furnace includes a secondary beam supporting steel structure fixedly installed on the third floor. A high-temperature bath furnace is fixedly installed at the upper end of the secondary beam supporting steel structure. A bath furnace throat pipe is provided at the side end of the high-temperature bath furnace. A bottom sealing assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom of the high-temperature bath furnace. An unloading assembly is provided below the bottom sealing assembly. The unloading assembly includes an unloading hopper fixedly installed on the third floor. A stainless steel unloading pipe is fixedly connected to the lower outlet of the unloading hopper. The outlet of the stainless steel unloading pipe extends to a receiving box on the first floor of the factory building.

[0008] Preferably, the pool bottom sealing assembly is equipped with a heating gun for melting and solidifying the sealing glass.

[0009] Preferably, the unloading hopper is a funnel-shaped stainless steel unloading pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a bottom baffle is provided at the lower outlet of the stainless steel unloading pipe.

[0011] Preferably, two sets of symmetrically distributed water pipe supports are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the unloading hopper. Spray water pipes are fixedly installed on the water pipe supports by water pipe collars, and high-pressure water guns are installed at the outlets of the spray water pipes.

[0012] Preferably, the high-pressure water gun has a rotary structure and the spray angle is adjustable.

[0013] Preferably, an annular spray pipe is fixedly installed at the inlet edge of the unloading hopper, and two sets of cooling water pipes are connected to the annular spray pipe. Several spray nozzles arranged in an annular array are provided on the inner side of the annular spray pipe.

[0014] Preferably, both the spray pipe and the cooling water pipe are fixedly equipped with a water volume regulating valve for controlling the spray water volume.

[0015] Preferably, the inner walls of the stainless steel unloading pipe and the unloading hopper are coated with a silicon carbide or silicon nitride wear-resistant coating.

[0016] Preferably, the stainless steel unloading pipe and the unloading hopper are provided with a double-layer heat insulation structure on the outer layer.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] (1) The high-temperature molten glass unloading device of the furnace, which can meet the daily high-efficiency melting needs and facilitate the safe discharge of molten glass during cold repairs, is particularly important. It has high stability and reliability, ensuring that the molten glass will not leak during the unloading process, thus avoiding safety accidents such as injury to operators or fire.

[0019] (2) The high-pressure water gun and the semi-circular cooling water pipe work together to form a multi-level cooling system: the ring water pipe is responsible for the initial cooling of the inlet area, while the high-pressure water gun extends along the pipe to cover the entire process, ensuring temperature control and crushing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a high-temperature glass melt unloading device for a tank furnace according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the unloading component structure of a high-temperature glass melt unloading device for a tank furnace according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the annular spray pipe structure of a high-temperature glass melt unloading device for a pool furnace according to this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Secondary beam supporting steel structure; 2. High-temperature furnace; 3. Furnace throat; 4. Bottom sealing assembly; 5. Stainless steel unloading pipe; 6. Unloading hopper; 7. Cooling water spray pipe; 8. Bottom baffle; 9. Spray water pipe; 10. Water flow regulating valve; 11. Water pipe support; 12. Annular spray pipe; 13. Water pipe collar; 14. High-pressure water gun. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention / utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention / utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention / utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention / utility model.

[0026] In the description of this invention / utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] In the description of this invention / utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model is a high-temperature molten glass unloading device for a bath furnace, including a secondary beam supporting steel structure 1 fixedly installed on the third floor. A high-temperature bath furnace 2 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the secondary beam supporting steel structure 1. A bath furnace throat pipe 3 is provided on the side end of the high-temperature bath furnace 2. A bottom sealing component 4 is fixedly installed on the bottom sealing component 4. An unloading component is provided below the bottom sealing component 4. The unloading component includes an unloading hopper 6 fixedly installed on the third floor. A stainless steel unloading pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the lower outlet of the unloading hopper 6. The outlet of the stainless steel unloading pipe 5 extends to the receiving box on the first floor of the factory building.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the pool bottom sealing assembly 4 is provided with a heating gun for melting and solidifying the sealing port glass.

[0030] It should be noted that the solidified glass sealing the opening is melted using a heat gun, and the opening is then opened with a steel rod to allow the molten red glass to flow down.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the discharge hopper 6 is a trumpet-shaped stainless steel discharge pipe.

[0032] It should be noted that the trumpet-shaped discharge pipe ensures complete material collection.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, a bottom baffle 8 is provided at the lower outlet of the stainless steel unloading pipe 5.

[0034] It should be noted that the bottom baffle 8 blocks the stainless steel unloading pipe 5 when the unloading assembly is not in use.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, two sets of symmetrically distributed water pipe supports 11 are fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the unloading hopper 6. Spray water pipes 9 are fixedly installed on the water pipe supports 11 through water pipe collars 13, and high-pressure water guns 14 are installed at the outlet of the spray water pipes 9.

[0036] It should be noted that the high-pressure water gun 14 rapidly cools the high-temperature molten glass (typically ≥1200℃) using a high-pressure water flow (working pressure 8-15MPa), inducing thermal stress in the glass due to the sudden temperature change, causing it to shatter and break into smaller pieces, thus preventing large glass fragments from accumulating and clogging the pipes. The impact force of the high-pressure water flow directly acts on the molten glass flow, further breaking the glass pieces into smaller particles, improving subsequent recycling efficiency. The continuous high-pressure water flow washes the inner wall of the unloading pipe, reducing the adhesion of high-viscosity molten glass and preventing residue accumulation.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the high-pressure water gun 14 has a rotary structure and the spray angle is adjustable.

[0038] It should be noted that the rotating sprayer allows for flexible adjustment of the spray angle, ensuring that the unloading hopper 6 is thoroughly sprayed.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, an annular spray pipe 12 is fixedly installed at the inlet edge of the unloading hopper 6. Two sets of cooling water pipes 7 are connected to the annular spray pipe 12, and a number of spray nozzles arranged in an annular array are provided on the inner side of the annular spray pipe 12.

[0040] It should be noted that the annular spray pipe 12 is used for initial cooling of the inlet area of ​​the unloading hopper 6, while the high-pressure water gun 14 extends along the pipe to cover the area, ensuring temperature control and crushing effect throughout the process.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, both the spray pipe 9 and the cooling water pipe 7 are fixedly equipped with a water volume regulating valve 10 for controlling the spray water volume.

[0042] It should be noted that the water pressure can be adjusted from 30 to 250 L / min by the water flow regulating valve 10, which can be adapted to different glass liquid properties and unloading speed requirements, and optimize the cooling and crushing effect.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the inner walls of the stainless steel unloading pipe 5 and the unloading hopper 6 are coated with a silicon carbide or silicon nitride wear-resistant coating.

[0044] It should be noted that the wear-resistant coating effectively improves the service life of the pipe.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the stainless steel unloading pipe 5 and the unloading hopper 6 are provided with a double-layer heat insulation structure on their outer layers.

[0046] It should be noted that the double-layer heat insulation structure improves the heat insulation performance of the stainless steel unloading pipe 5 and the unloading hopper 6, preventing burns.

[0047] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: On the cement floor of the third floor at the bottom of the furnace, corresponding to the bottom sealing component 4, a funnel-shaped unloading hopper 6 is welded to the ground. The stainless steel unloading pipe 5 at the bottom of the unloading hopper 6 leads directly to the receiving box on the first floor of the factory. When the furnace 2 needs to be unloaded for cold repair, the bottom sealing component 4 of the unloading port is opened, a special heating gun is placed on it, the solidified glass at the sealing port is melted, and the sealing port is opened with a steel rod so that the red glass liquid flows down.

[0048] At the top of the bell mouth, a ring-shaped spray pipe 12 and a spray water pipe 9 are installed respectively. Each water pipe is equipped with a flow regulating valve 10 to control the water volume. As the red glass liquid flows down from the bell mouth, the high-pressure water gun 14 sprays high-pressure water continuously to cool it. After passing through a long unloading pipe from the third floor to the first floor, when the red glass enters the receiving box at the bottom, the cylindrical red glass is shattered and crushed in time, preventing the unloaded red glass from accumulating at the bottom and causing blockage of the entire stainless steel unloading pipe. The glass material is separated from the water and collected in the receiving box, thus ensuring the safe, orderly and continuous unloading of the furnace until the furnace is empty.

[0049] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-temperature molten glass unloading device for a bath furnace, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a high-temperature pool furnace discharging device, including fixedly installed in the secondary beam support steel structure (1) of three floor ground, the upper end of secondary beam support steel structure (1) is fixedly installed with high-temperature pool furnace (2), the side end of high-temperature pool furnace (2) is provided with pool furnace throat pipe (3), the bottom of high-temperature pool furnace (2) is fixedly installed with pool bottom plugging assembly (4), the bottom of pool bottom plugging assembly (4) is provided with the unloading assembly, the unloading assembly includes fixedly installed in the unloading hopper (6) of three floor ground, the lower end outlet of unloading hopper (6) is fixedly connected with stainless steel unloading pipe (5), and the outlet of stainless steel unloading pipe (5) extends to the receiving box of workshop first floor.

2. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pool bottom plugging assembly (4) is provided with a baking gun for burning and melting the sealing opening solidified glass.

3. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading hopper (6) is a horn-shaped stainless steel unloading pipe.

4. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end outlet of the stainless steel unloading pipe (5) is provided with a bottom baffle (8).

5. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The unloading hopper (6) is provided with two groups of symmetrically distributed water pipe supports (11) on the outer periphery, the water pipe supports (11) are fixedly installed with spray water pipes (9) through water pipe collars (13), and high-pressure water guns (14) are installed at the outlets of the spray water pipes (9).

6. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The high-pressure water gun (14) is of a rotary structure, and the spray angle is adjustable.

7. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The inlet edge of the unloading hopper (6) is fixedly installed with an annular spray pipe (12), the annular spray pipe (12) is communicated with two groups of cooling water pipes (7), and the inner side of the annular spray pipe (12) is provided with a plurality of annularly arrayed spray openings.

8. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The spray water pipes (9) and the cooling water pipes (7) are fixedly installed with water quantity regulating valves (10) for controlling the spray water quantity.

9. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The inner walls of the stainless steel unloading pipe (5) and the unloading hopper (6) are coated with a silicon carbide or silicon nitride wear-resistant coating.

10. A pool furnace high temperature glass liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The outer layers of the stainless steel unloading pipe (5) and the unloading hopper (6) are provided with a double-layer heat insulation structure.