Lubricating oil transparency detection device of turbine unit

By setting up a lubricating oil transparency detection device with a lubricating oil tank, a collection tank, and a transfer box, the device automatically detects the turbidity of the lubricating oil and issues an alarm using a light source and a photosensitive switch. This solves the problem of fine particles in the lubricating oil affecting the detection accuracy and enables automatic reminders for lubricating oil and filter replacement.

CN223992819UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13河南禾力能源有限公司
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

During the lubricating oil transparency test, fine particles may be deposited in the lubricating oil, affecting the test accuracy and making it inconvenient to determine whether the lubricating oil and filter need to be replaced.

Method used

A lubricating oil transparency detection device was designed, comprising an oil reservoir, a collection reservoir, and a transfer box. The device detects the turbidity of the lubricating oil using a light source pen and a photosensitive switch, and collects impurities using an electronically controlled valve and a collection reservoir, thereby enabling automatic alarm prompts for oil replacement.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of lubricant testing, ensures timely replacement of lubricant and filter elements, and reduces errors caused by human judgment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lubricating oil transparency detection device of a turbine unit, and relates to the related technical field of turbine unit lubrication. The device comprises a lubricating oil bin, a collecting bin and a transfer box, the upper portion of the peripheral side of the lubricating oil bin is fixedly communicated with a conveying square pipe, the end, away from the lubricating oil bin, of the conveying square pipe is fixedly communicated with the transfer box, and transparent plates corresponding in position are fixed to the centers of the two side faces of the transfer box in a penetrating mode; a light source pen is fixed to the center of the side face, flush with the outer surface of the transfer box, of one transparent plate, a light activated switch is fixed to the center of the side face, flush with the outer surface of the transfer box, of the other transparent plate, and a collecting bin is arranged below the lubricating oil bin. Through the arrangement of the lubricating oil bin, the collecting bin and the transfer box, the problems that fine particles possibly remaining in the transparency detection process of the lubricating oil are deposited at the detection position, the subsequent detection precision is affected, and it is not convenient to determine whether the lubricating oil and the lubricating oil filter element need to be replaced or not are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of turbine unit lubrication, and in particular relates to a device for detecting the transparency of lubricating oil in turbine units. Background Technology

[0002] A turbine unit is a machine that converts the energy contained in a fluid medium into mechanical energy and vice versa. To recover high-pressure steam, a turbine expander is required. The turbine expander recovers energy from high-pressure gas or steam streams, converting the potential energy of the gas or steam into mechanical energy, and then into electrical energy or for other purposes. It is widely used in natural gas processing, liquefied natural gas production, petrochemical plants, and power generation. During operation, to ensure smooth operation, lubricating oil is supplied to components such as the gearbox. To determine the effectiveness of the lubricating oil, its transparency needs to be tested. However, in practical use, the following drawbacks still exist:

[0003] In the process of testing the transparency of lubricating oil, the lubricating oil is directly delivered to the testing structure. After being filtered, the lubricating oil is directly delivered to the testing equipment. However, even after filtration, there may still be fine particles in the lubricating oil. If it is directly delivered to the testing position, it is easy to deposit at the testing position, which can easily cause errors in subsequent tests.

[0004] Secondly, during the lubricating oil testing process, as the lubricating oil is used for a longer period of time, its transparency becomes increasingly poor, and the filtration effect of the lubricating oil filter element decreases, requiring replacement. In this process, the only way to determine whether the lubricating oil or the filter element needs to be replaced is by staff directly observing the test data, which requires multiple confirmations and is not very convenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a lubricating oil transparency detection device for turbine units. By setting up a lubricating oil tank, a collection tank and a transfer box, it solves the problem that fine particles may remain and deposit at the detection location during lubricating oil transparency detection, affecting the accuracy of subsequent detection, and that it is not convenient to determine whether the lubricating oil and lubricating oil filter need to be replaced.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model relates to a device for detecting the transparency of lubricating oil in a turbine unit. It includes an oil tank, a collection tank, and a transfer box. A conveying square tube is fixedly connected to the upper periphery of the oil tank. The end of the conveying square tube furthest from the oil tank is fixedly connected to the transfer box. Transparent plates with corresponding positions are fixedly inserted through the center of both sides of the transfer box. A light source pen is fixed to the center of the side of one transparent plate flush with the outer surface of the transfer box, and a photosensitive switch is fixed to the center of the side of the other transparent plate flush with the outer surface of the transfer box. A collection tank is located below the oil tank. During operation, the lubricating oil is transferred through the lubricating oil tank. As the lubricating oil passes through, heavier debris in the lubricating oil settles to the bottom. The rising lubricating oil is then transported to the transfer box through the conveying square tube. During the transfer in the transfer box, the light emitted by the light source pen passes through two transparent plates and through the lubricating oil in the transfer box before shining on the photosensitive switch. When the turbidity of the lubricating oil in the transfer box increases, the intensity of the light emitted by the light source pen decreases, and the photosensitive switch opens. The collection bin then collects the heavier impurities deposited in the lubricating oil tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the lubricating oil tank is shaped like a bucket, and a support is fixed to the lower periphery of the lubricating oil tank. An input pipe is fixedly connected to the lower periphery of the lubricating oil tank, and the input pipe is located above the support. The bottom of the lubricating oil tank is shaped like a bucket, so that the lubricating oil entering it is deposited into the electronically controlled valve.

[0009] Furthermore, an electrically controlled valve is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lubricating oil tank, and an externally threaded cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electrically controlled valve. The impurities deposited in the oil entering the lubricating oil tank are transported to the externally threaded cylinder through the electrically controlled valve.

[0010] Furthermore, an internally threaded cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the collection chamber, and the internally threaded cylinder is threadedly connected to the externally threaded cylinder. Rotating handles are symmetrically fixed on the periphery of the collection chamber. The collection chamber is threadedly connected to the externally threaded cylinder through the internally threaded cylinder, so that the collection chamber is located below the lubricating oil tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the end of the conveying square tube away from the lubricating oil tank is fixedly connected to the upper part of one side of the transfer box, and both transparent plates are vertically arranged. The lubricating oil conveyed and rising in the lubricating oil tank is conveyed to the transfer box through the conveying square tube.

[0012] Furthermore, an alarm is fixed on the surface of the collection chamber above the photosensitive switch, and an output square tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collection chamber. When the photosensitive switch is turned on, the alarm is activated, and after the alarm sounds, it prompts the staff that the lubricating oil or the lubricating oil filter needs to be replaced.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention solves the problem of fine particles remaining and depositing at the detection location during lubricating oil transparency testing, affecting the accuracy of subsequent tests, by setting up a lubricating oil tank and a collection tank. The oil is transported to the lubricating oil tank through the input pipe, rises in the lubricating oil tank, and debris and impurities in the lubricating oil descend. The solenoid valve is opened, and the impurities in the lubricating oil are transported to the external threaded cylinder after passing through the solenoid valve. This allows the fine particles remaining in the lubricating oil to settle before operation, preventing them from depositing at the detection location and reducing their impact on the accuracy of subsequent tests.

[0015] This invention solves the problem of inconvenience in determining whether lubricating oil and its filter need replacement during lubricating oil transparency testing by setting up an oil tank and a transfer box. As the lubricating oil passes through the transfer box, a light source pen emits light. The light passes through a fixed transparent plate, then through the lubricating oil in the transfer box, then through another transparent plate, and finally onto a photosensitive switch. When the turbidity of the lubricating oil in the transfer box increases, the light emitted by the light source pen becomes more dispersed, and the light intensity hitting the photosensitive switch decreases, triggering an alarm. When the alarm sounds, it prompts the operator to replace the lubricating oil or filter, making it much more convenient to determine whether the lubricating oil and its filter need replacement during lubricating oil transparency testing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of 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.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the assembly structure of a lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbine unit;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lubricating oil reservoir;

[0019] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the collection chamber;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the transceiver box after it has been cut open.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer box.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 1. Lubricating oil tank; 101. Inlet pipe; 102. Electrically controlled valve; 103. Externally threaded cylinder; 104. Support; 2. Collection tank; 201. Internally threaded cylinder; 202. Rotating handle; 3. Transfer box; 301. Conveying square tube; 302. Transparent plate; 303. Light source pen; 304. Photosensitive switch; 305. Alarm; 306. Output square tube. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Specific Implementation Example 1

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model relates to a device for detecting the transparency of lubricating oil in a turbine unit. It includes an oil tank 1, a collection tank 2, and a transfer box 3. A conveying square tube 301 is fixedly connected to the upper periphery of the oil tank 1. When the oil tank 1 is in operation, the lubricating oil entering it is transferred through the conveying square tube 301 to the transfer box 3. The end of the conveying square tube 301 furthest from the oil tank 1 is fixedly connected to the transfer box 3. The transfer box 3 then transfers the lubricating oil after sedimentation. Transparent plates 302 are fixedly installed through the center of both sides of the transfer box 3. A light source pen 303 is fixedly installed on the center of the side of one transparent plate 302 flush with the outer surface of the transfer box 3, and a light source pen 303 is fixedly installed on the center of the side of the other transparent plate 302 flush with the outer surface of the transfer box 3. When the photosensitive switch 304 and the transfer box 3 are working, the light source pen 303 and the photosensitive switch 304 are connected to the transfer box 3 via the transparent plate 302. The light-emitting end of the light source pen 303 faces the transparent plate 302, and the end of the photosensitive switch 304 that receives the light source faces the transparent plate 302. The light emitted by the light source pen 303 passes through the transparent plate 302 where it is fixed, then through the lubricating oil in the transfer box 3, then through another transparent plate 302, and then into the photosensitive switch 304. When the turbidity of the lubricating oil in the transfer box 3 increases, the light emitted by the light source pen 303 is dispersed, and the light intensity shining on the photosensitive switch 304 decreases, thus activating the alarm 305. A collection chamber 2 is provided below the lubricating oil tank 1, through which the debris collected in the lubricating oil tank 1 is collected.

[0026] Specifically, the bottom of the lubricating oil tank 1 is shaped like a bucket, and a support 104 is fixed to the lower periphery of the lubricating oil tank 1. An input pipe 101 is fixedly connected to the lower periphery of the lubricating oil tank 1. The end of the input pipe 101 away from the lubricating oil tank 1 is connected to the equipment for inputting lubricating oil in the turbine unit, so as to transport the lubricating oil into the lubricating oil tank 1. The input pipe 101 is located above the support 104. When the lubricating oil tank 1 is working, the bottom is shaped like a bucket, so that the debris deposited in the lubricating oil tank 1 falls into the solenoid valve 102. The support 104 supports the lubricating oil tank 1 on the working plane.

[0027] Furthermore, an electric control valve 102 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lubricating oil tank 1, and an external threaded cylinder 103 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electric control valve 102. When the lubricating oil tank 1 is working, the electric control valve 102 controls whether the lubricating oil is delivered to the collection tank 2.

[0028] Furthermore, an internal threaded cylinder 201 is fixedly connected to the top of the collection chamber 2. The internal threaded cylinder 201 is threadedly connected to the external threaded cylinder 103. A rotating handle 202 is symmetrically fixed on the periphery of the collection chamber 2. By rotating the rotating handle 202, the collection chamber 2 is rotated, which causes the internal threaded cylinder 201 and the external threaded cylinder 103 to loosen and connect.

[0029] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: During operation, oil is transported to the lubricating oil tank 1 through the input pipe 101. The oil rises in the lubricating oil tank 1, while debris and impurities in the lubricating oil descend. The solenoid valve 102 is opened, and the impurities in the lubricating oil are transported to the external threaded cylinder 103 after passing through the solenoid valve 102. The impurities in the external threaded cylinder 103 are then transported to the collection tank 2. When the lubricating oil impurities collected in the collection tank 2 need to be cleaned, the solenoid valve 102 is closed, the rotating handle 202 is held, and the internal threaded cylinder 201 is rotated, which in turn rotates the external threaded cylinder 103, separating the external threaded cylinder 103 and the internal threaded cylinder 201. This allows the oil impurities in the collection tank 2 to be cleaned. The external threaded cylinder 103 is then rotated to a position below the solenoid valve 102, and the solenoid valve 102 is reopened to resume operation. Specific Implementation Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 1 , 4 5. Based on the specific embodiment one, the end of the conveying square tube 301 away from the lubricating oil tank 1 is fixedly connected to the upper part of one side of the transfer box 3, and both transparent plates 302 are vertically arranged. The conveying square tube 301 conveys the oil in the lubricating oil tank 1 to the transfer box 3.

[0031] Specifically, an alarm 305 is fixed on the surface of the collection chamber 2 above the photosensitive switch 304. The bottom end of the collection chamber 2 is fixedly connected to an output square tube 306. The bottom end of the output square tube 306 is connected to the lubricating oil input end of the turbine unit that uses lubricating oil. When the brightness received by the photosensitive switch 304 decreases, the photosensitive switch 304 opens and activates the alarm 305. The alarm 305 alerts the staff that the lubricating oil is too cloudy and needs to be replaced with a new lubricating oil filter and lubricating oil.

[0032] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: During operation, when the lubricating oil in the lubricating oil tank 1 rises, it is transported to the conveying square tube 301, and then to the transfer box 3. After passing through the transfer box 3, it is transported to the equipment using the lubricating oil through the output square tube 306. At the same time as the lubricating oil passes through the transfer box 3, the light source pen 303 emits light. The light emitted by the light source pen 303 passes through its fixed transparent plate 302, then through the lubricating oil in the transfer box 3, then through another transparent plate 302, and then into the photosensitive switch 304. When the turbidity of the lubricating oil in the transfer box 3 increases, the dispersion of the light emitted by the light source pen 303 becomes higher, and the light intensity shining on the photosensitive switch 304 decreases, activating the alarm 305. When the alarm 305 sounds, it prompts the staff that the lubricating oil or filter needs to be replaced.

[0033] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0034] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbine unit, comprising a lubricating oil tank (1), a collection tank (2) and a transfer box (3), characterized in that: The side upper part of the oil tank (1) is fixedly communicated with a conveying pipe (301), one end of the conveying pipe (301) is fixedly communicated with a transfer box (3) away from the oil tank (1), the central part of the two side faces of the transfer box (3) is fixedly penetrated with corresponding transparent plates (302), one of the transparent plates (302) is fixed with a light source pen (303) in the central part of the side face flush with the outer surface of the transfer box (3), the other transparent plate (302) is fixed with a light-sensitive switch (304) in the central part of the side face flush with the outer surface of the transfer box (3), and the lower part of the oil tank (1) is provided with a collection tank (2).

2. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the oil tank (1) is provided in a bucket shape, the lower part of the side of the oil tank (1) is fixedly provided with a support (104), and the lower part of the side of the oil tank (1) is fixedly communicated with an input pipe (101), and the input pipe (101) is arranged above the support (104).

3. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the oil tank (1) is fixedly communicated with an electric control valve (102), and the bottom end of the electric control valve (102) is fixedly communicated with an external thread cylinder (103).

4. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the collection tank (2) is fixedly communicated with an internal thread cylinder (201), the internal thread cylinder (201) is threadedly connected with the external thread cylinder (103), and the side of the collection tank (2) is fixedly provided with a rotating handle (202) in symmetry.

5. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the conveying pipe (301) away from the oil tank (1) is fixedly communicated with the upper part of one side of the transfer box (3), and the two transparent plates (302) are vertically arranged.

6. A lubricating oil transparency detection device for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm (305) is fixed on the surface of the collection tank (2) above the light-sensitive switch (304), and the bottom end of the collection tank (2) is fixedly communicated with an output pipe (306).