Air cooler with waste heat recovery function
By introducing a motor-driven roller and piston system into the air cooler to regulate the pressure inside the air storage tank, the problem of hot air being difficult to enter the air storage tank is solved, achieving effective storage and uniform distribution of hot air and improving waste heat recovery efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
In the waste heat recovery process, existing air coolers lack pressure regulation equipment, which makes it difficult for hot air to effectively enter the air storage tank, thus affecting the efficiency of waste heat utilization.
An air cooler with waste heat recovery was designed. A motor drives a rotating roller to drive a piston, which in turn drives an arc-shaped frame to move horizontally, adjusting the pressure inside the gas storage tank to ensure effective storage of hot gas. The hot air is then distributed to the distributor for heat utilization. The hot air is evenly distributed in the boiler's cold water for heating, and a lockable check valve controls the gas flow.
It achieves effective storage and uniform distribution of hot air, improves waste heat recovery efficiency, and meets user needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air coolers, and more particularly to an air cooler with waste heat recovery. Background Technology
[0002] An air cooler, short for air cooler, is one of the most widely used heat exchange devices for condensation and cooling in petrochemical and oil and gas processing production. An air cooler generally consists of tube bundles, tube boxes, fans, louvers, and a frame. It uses ambient air as the cooling medium, flowing across the outside of finned tubes to cool or condense the high-temperature process fluid inside. It is also called an "air-cooled heat exchanger" or "air-cooled heat exchanger." Air coolers are also often called finned fans and are commonly used to replace the cooling medium in water-cooled shell-and-tube heat exchangers. With the increasing use of induction heating equipment, due to varying user conditions, some users do not pay enough attention to the water cooling system, while many others do not use distilled water as required, using ordinary well water or tap water instead. In actual operation, water quality has a significant impact on the water cooling system and components of the equipment.
[0003] In existing air coolers, when recovering waste heat, some units first introduce hot air into a storage tank for storage, and then guide the hot air through other pipes to the area requiring heating, thus utilizing the waste heat. However, some storage tanks lack pressure adjustment devices, which causes the hot air to not enter the storage tank properly at the beginning of the process due to pressure, affecting user experience. Therefore, we propose an air cooler with waste heat recovery to solve this problem. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an air cooler with waste heat recovery to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An air cooler with waste heat recovery includes: a workbench, an air cooler body fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, a fixed cover fixedly connected to the top of the air cooler body, a first pipe fixedly connected to one side of the fixed cover, a gas storage tank fixedly connected to the other end of the first pipe, a gas storage tank fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas storage tank on the top of the workbench, a fixed cylinder fixedly connected to the top of the gas storage tank, a third pipe fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed cylinder, the other end of the third pipe fixedly connected to the inside of the top of the gas storage tank, an outer shell fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell, a motor fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell, a rotating roller fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a rotating roller rotatably connected to the inside of the top of the outer shell, a circular plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating roller, a fixed column fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate, an arc-shaped frame movably abutting the outside of the fixed column, a piston fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped frame, a piston slidably connected to the inside of the fixed cylinder, a fourth pipe fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed cylinder, and a heat utilization mechanism provided on the top of the workbench.
[0007] Preferably, the heat utilization mechanism includes: a water storage tank, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, and a second pipe is fixedly connected to the outside of the air storage tank, and an airflow distributor is fixedly connected to the outside of the second pipe extending to the inside of the water storage tank, and an air outlet valve is provided on the outside of the second pipe.
[0008] Preferably, a tube bundle is fixedly sleeved on one side of the inner wall of the air cooler body, and two fans are fixedly connected to the bottom of the air cooler body. A sliding groove is opened on the top of the air storage tank, and a vertical plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the sliding groove. The top of the vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the water storage tank is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe, and an air vent valve is provided on the outside of the air outlet pipe. Multiple drain pipes are fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank, and a water injection pipe and a glass window are fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank.
[0010] Preferably, a control valve is provided on the outside of the first pipe, a lockable check valve is provided on the outside of the third pipe, and a one-way valve is provided on the outside of the fourth pipe.
[0011] Preferably, a controller is fixedly connected to one side of the workbench, and the controller is electrically connected to the motor.
[0012] In this utility model, an air cooler with waste heat recovery is described. Fluid is poured into the tube bundle from the higher side, and then the tube bundle circulates inside the tube bundle cavity. At this time, a fan is started to allow airflow into the device. The device then begins to cool the fluid and generate hot air. Immediately afterwards, a control valve is opened to allow the hot air to enter the inside of the gas storage tank. The gas storage tank is made of heat-insulating material. Before the hot gas enters the inside of the gas storage tank, a motor is started to rotate the roller. This causes the circular plate to drive the fixed column to rotate. Then, the arc frame begins to drive the piston to move horizontally. This causes the piston to continuously move inside the fixed cylinder, allowing the gas inside the gas storage tank to be discharged from the No. 4 pipe. When the pressure inside the gas storage tank becomes sufficiently low...
[0013] In this invention, an air cooler with waste heat recovery is described. By opening the control valve, hot gas can directly enter the inside of the gas storage tank under pressure. At this time, a lockable check valve is used to prevent gas from flowing from the inside of the gas storage tank to the inside of the No. 3 pipe, so that the hot gas can be better stored inside the gas storage tank. Then, the exhaust valve is opened to allow the hot gas to enter the inside of the water storage tank. Using an airflow distributor, the hot air can be evenly distributed in the cold water in the boiler and heated. The high temperature of the hot air decreases and accumulates at the top of the boiler. When the gas pressure inside the water storage tank reaches the threshold, the exhaust valve is opened to reduce the gas pressure inside the boiler below the threshold and then the exhaust valve is closed. After the cold water is heated, the user can open the drain pipe for domestic use.
[0014] This utility model has a reasonable structural design. Through the cooperation between the motor, vertical plate, arc frame and piston, the user can reduce the pressure inside the gas tank, thereby facilitating the entry of external hot gas into the gas tank and making it easier for the user to use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air cooler with waste heat recovery proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an air cooler with waste heat recovery proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the piston and fixed cylinder structure proposed in this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Air cooler body; 3. Tube bundle; 4. Fan; 5. Fixing cover; 6. Pipe No. 1; 7. Air tank; 8. Pipe No. 2; 9. Airflow distributor; 10. Water tank; 11. Drain pipe; 12. Air outlet pipe; 13. Fixing cylinder; 14. Piston; 15. Pipe No. 3; 16. Circular plate; 17. Fixing column; 18. Arc frame; 19. Vertical plate; 20. Controller; 21. Motor; 22. Pipe No. 4. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0020] Reference Figure 1-3 An air cooler with waste heat recovery includes: a workbench 1, an air cooler body 2 fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1, a fixed cover 5 fixedly connected to the top of the air cooler body 2, a first pipe 6 fixedly connected to one side of the fixed cover 5, and a gas storage tank 7 fixedly connected to the other end of the first pipe 6, the bottom of the gas storage tank 7 fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1, and a fixed cylinder 13 fixedly connected to the top of the gas storage tank 7, a third pipe 15 fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed cylinder 13, and the other end of the third pipe 15 fixedly connected to the inside of the top of the gas storage tank 7. The workbench 1 is fixedly connected to an outer shell, and a motor 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell. A rotating roller is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 21. The outer side of the rotating roller is rotatably connected to the inner side of the top of the outer shell, and a circular plate 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating roller. A fixed column 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate 16. An arc-shaped frame 18 is movably abutted against the outer side of the fixed column 17, and a piston 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped frame 18. The outer side of the piston 14 is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed cylinder 13, and a fourth pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed cylinder 13. A heat utilization mechanism is provided on the top of the workbench 1.
[0021] In this embodiment, the heat utilization mechanism includes: a water storage tank 10, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1, and a second pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the outside of the air storage tank 7, and an airflow distributor 9 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second pipe 8 and extends to the inside of the water storage tank 10, and an air outlet valve is provided on the outside of the second pipe 8. A tube bundle 3 is fixedly sleeved on one side of the inner wall of the air cooler body 2, and two fans 4 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the air cooler body 2. A sliding groove is opened on the top of the air storage tank 7, and a vertical plate 19 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove. The top of the vertical plate 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston 14, which allows the piston to perform stable horizontal reciprocating motion.
[0022] In this embodiment, the top of the water storage tank 10 is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe 12, and an air vent valve is provided on the outside of the air outlet pipe 12. Multiple drain pipes 11 are fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank 10, and a water inlet pipe and a glass window are fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank 10. A control valve is provided on the outside of the first pipe 6, a lockable check valve is provided on the outside of the third pipe 15, and a one-way valve is provided on the outside of the fourth pipe 22. A controller 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the workbench 1. The controller 20 is electrically connected to the motor 21 and the user control device.
[0023] In this embodiment, during use, fluid is poured into the tube bundle 3 from the higher side, and then the tube bundle 3 circulates inside its cavity. At this time, fan 4 is activated, allowing airflow into the device. The device then begins to cool the fluid and generate hot air. Next, the control valve is opened, allowing the hot air to enter the inside of the gas storage tank 7, which is made of insulating material. Before the hot gas enters the inside of the gas storage tank 7, motor 21 is activated, causing the roller to rotate. This causes the circular plate 16 to rotate the fixed column 17, and then the arc frame 18 begins to drive the piston 14 to move horizontally. This causes the piston 14 to continuously move inside the fixed cylinder 13, allowing the gas inside the gas storage tank 7 to be discharged from the fourth pipe 22. When the pressure inside the gas storage tank 7... When the pressure drops sufficiently, the control valve can be opened directly, allowing the hot gas to enter the inside of the gas storage tank 7 under pressure. At this point, a lockable check valve prevents the gas from flowing from the inside of the gas storage tank 7 to the inside of pipe 15, allowing the hot gas to be better stored inside the gas storage tank 7. Next, the exhaust valve is opened, allowing the hot gas to enter the inside of the water storage tank 10. The airflow distributor 9 ensures that the hot air is evenly distributed in the cold water inside the boiler and heats the cold water. The high-temperature hot air cools down and accumulates at the top of the boiler. When the air pressure inside the water storage tank 10 reaches the threshold, the exhaust valve is opened to reduce the air pressure inside the boiler below the threshold before closing the exhaust valve. After the cold water is heated, the user can open the drain pipe 11 for domestic use.
[0024] The above provides a detailed description of an air cooler with waste heat recovery provided by this utility model. Specific embodiments have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An air cooler with waste heat recovery, characterized by, Include: Workbench (1), the top of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with an air cooler body (2), the top of the air cooler body (2) is fixedly connected with a fixed cover (5), and one side of the fixed cover (5) is fixedly connected with a first pipe (6), and the other end of the first pipe (6) is fixedly connected with a gas storage tank (7), and the bottom of the gas storage tank (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (1), and the top of the gas storage tank (7) is fixedly connected with a fixed cylinder (13), the outer side of the fixed cylinder (13) is fixedly connected with a third pipe (15), the other end of the third pipe (15) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top of the gas storage tank (7), and the top of the gas storage tank (7) is fixedly connected with a shell, the top of the shell is fixedly connected with a motor (21), the output end of the motor (21) is fixedly connected with a rotating roller, the outer side of the rotating roller is rotatably connected to the inner side of the top of the shell, and the bottom of the rotating roller is fixedly connected with a circular plate (16), the bottom of the circular plate (16) is fixedly connected with a fixed column (17), the outer side of the fixed column (17) is movably abutted with an arc frame (18), and one side of the arc frame (18) is fixedly connected with a piston (14), the outer side of the piston (14) is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed cylinder (13), and the outer side of the fixed cylinder (13) is fixedly connected with a fourth pipe (22), and the top of the workbench (1) is provided with a heat utilization mechanism.
2. The air cooler with waste heat recovery according to claim 1, characterized in that The heat utilization mechanism comprises: a water storage tank (10), the bottom of the water storage tank (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (1), and the outer side of the gas storage tank (7) is fixedly connected with a second pipe (8), and the outer side of the second pipe (8) extends to the inner side of the water storage tank (10) and is fixedly connected with an airflow distributor (9), and the outer side of the second pipe (8) is provided with an air outlet valve.
3. The air cooler with waste heat recovery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of one side of the air cooler body (2) is fixedly sleeved with a pipe bundle (3), and the bottom of the air cooler body (2) is fixedly connected with two fans (4), and the top of the gas storage tank (7) is provided with a chute, the inner side of the chute is slidably connected with a vertical plate (19), and the top of the vertical plate (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston (14).
4. The air cooler with waste heat recovery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the water storage tank (10) is fixedly connected with an air outlet pipe (12), and the outer side of the air outlet pipe (12) is provided with an exhaust valve, and the outer side of the water storage tank (10) is fixedly connected with a plurality of drain pipes (11), and the outer side of the water storage tank (10) is fixedly connected with a water injection pipe and a glass window.
5. The air cooler with waste heat recovery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the first pipe (6) is provided with a control valve, and the outer side of the third pipe (15) is provided with a lockable check valve, and the outer side of the fourth pipe (22) is provided with a one-way valve.
6. The air cooler with waste heat recovery according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a controller (20), and the controller (20) is electrically connected with the motor (21).