Stirring device in nickel sulfate crystallization process
By using a stirring device with a stirring tank and an inner wall cleaning device during the nickel sulfate crystallization process, the problem of crystals adhering to the inner wall of the storage tank was solved, and the full collection and efficient crystallization of nickel sulfate were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
During the crystallization process of nickel sulfate, crystals tend to adhere to the inner wall of the storage tank, leading to product loss and raw material waste, which affects crystallization efficiency.
A stirring device including a mixing tank and an inner wall cleaning device is designed. The device uses a drive motor to drive a rotating rod, a stirring shaft and a cleaning scraper to rotate and clean the nickel sulfate crystals on the inner wall of the mixing tank, preventing them from sticking together.
It effectively prevents crystals from sticking to the inner wall of the mixing tank, facilitates crystal collection, avoids raw material waste, and improves crystallization efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nickel sulfate freeze crystallization technology, and in particular to a stirring device in the nickel sulfate crystallization process. Background Technology
[0002] Nickel sulfate is a green crystal with a tetragonal crystal system. It is readily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol. Its aqueous solution is acidic and slightly soluble in acids and ammonia. It is toxic and is mainly used in the electroplating industry. It is the main nickel salt for electroplating nickel and electroless nickel plating, and is also the source of metallic nickel ions. It can dissociate nickel ions and sulfate ions during the electroplating process.
[0003] The currently published patent, CN216418377U, discloses a nickel sulfate crystallization device that facilitates pre-cooling. This nickel sulfate crystallization device is equipped with an air-cooling heat dissipation mechanism and a water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism. Before the heated nickel sulfate solution flows into the concentration tank, it can be cooled twice by a combination of air cooling and water cooling. The heat transfer is uniform and the cooling efficiency is high, which improves the production efficiency of the nickel sulfate crystallization device to a certain extent.
[0004] Based on the above search results, the nickel sulfate crystallization equipment has uniform heat transfer and high cooling efficiency, which improves the production efficiency of the nickel sulfate crystallization equipment to a certain extent. However, during the freezing crystallization process of nickel sulfate, due to the low temperature of the inner wall of the storage tank, the crystals precipitated by nickel sulfate tend to adhere to the inner wall of the storage tank and are difficult to collect fully, resulting in the loss of finished nickel sulfate, waste of raw materials, and affecting the crystallization efficiency of nickel sulfate. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a stirring device in the process of nickel sulfate crystallization. This device can solve the problem that because the inner wall of the storage tank is in a low-temperature state, the crystals precipitated from nickel sulfate tend to adhere to the inner wall of the storage tank and are difficult to collect, resulting in the loss of finished nickel sulfate, waste of raw materials, and affecting the efficiency of nickel sulfate crystallization.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a stirring device for nickel sulfate crystallization, comprising a stirring tank and a stirring tank inner wall cleaning device; the stirring tank inner wall cleaning device includes a drive motor, a rotating rod, five stirring shafts, five cleaning scrapers, and five stirring inclined rods. The drive motor is fixedly installed on the top of the stirring tank, the rotating rod is rotatably connected inside the stirring tank, the upper end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, the five stirring shafts are all fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod, the five cleaning scrapers are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the five stirring shafts, the five cleaning scrapers are all in contact with the inner wall of the stirring tank, and the cleaning scrapers on the left and right sides are alternately distributed in the vertical direction, and the five stirring inclined rods are respectively fixedly connected inside the five stirring shafts.
[0007] Preferably, a conical feed hopper is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank, and a discharge bend is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mixing tank.
[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the mixing tank is fixedly connected to three support rods, and the lower ends of the three support rods are fixedly connected to a water storage tank.
[0009] Preferably, a water pump is fixedly installed in the water storage tank, and a water pump pipe is fixedly installed at the pumping end of the water pump, with the end of the water pump away from the pump extending into the interior of the water storage tank.
[0010] Preferably, a drain pipe is fixedly installed at the drain end of the water pump.
[0011] Preferably, a spiral cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the surface of the mixing tank, and the end of the drain pipe away from the water pump is fixedly connected to the lower end of the spiral cooling pipe.
[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the spiral cooling pipe is fixedly connected to a return bend, and the lower end of the return bend extends into the interior of the water storage tank.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. The stirring device in the nickel sulfate crystallization process has five stirring shafts that can simultaneously drive five cleaning scrapers to clean the nickel sulfate crystals precipitated on the inner wall of the stirring tank. The five cleaning scrapers scrape off the nickel sulfate crystals precipitated on the inner wall of the stirring tank, preventing the nickel sulfate crystals from sticking to the inner wall of the stirring tank. This makes it easier for workers to collect the nickel sulfate crystals, avoid the loss of finished nickel sulfate, prevent the waste of raw materials, and improve the efficiency of nickel sulfate crystallization. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a stirring device in the nickel sulfate crystallization process according to the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the surface structure of the water pump of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mixing tank of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the surface structure of the rotating rod of this utility model.
[0020] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Mixing tank; 2. Conical feed hopper; 3. Discharge bend; 4. Drive motor; 5. Rotating rod; 6. Mixing shaft; 7. Cleaning scraper; 8. Mixing slant bar; 9. Support rod; 10. Water storage tank; 11. Water pump; 12. Pumping pipe; 13. Drain pipe; 14. Spiral cooling pipe; 15. Return bend. Detailed Implementation
[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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 be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, terms such as greater than, less than, and exceeding are understood to exclude the stated number, while terms such as above, below, and within are understood to include the stated number. The use of terms like "first" and "second" is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the quantity or sequence of the indicated technical features.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0025] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a stirring device in the process of nickel sulfate crystallization, including a stirring tank 1 and a stirring tank inner wall cleaning device. A conical feed hopper 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the stirring tank 1, and a discharge bend 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the stirring tank 1. The stirring tank inner wall cleaning device includes a drive motor 4, a rotating rod 5, five stirring shafts 6, five cleaning scrapers 7, and five stirring inclined rods 8. The drive motor 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the stirring tank 1. The rotating rod 5 is rotatably connected to the inside of the stirring tank 1. The upper end of the rotating rod 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 4. The five stirring shafts 6 are all fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 5. The five cleaning scrapers 7 are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the five stirring shafts 6. The five cleaning scrapers 7 are all in contact with the inner wall of the stirring tank 1, and the cleaning scrapers 7 on the left and right sides are alternately distributed in the vertical direction. The five stirring inclined rods 8 are respectively fixedly connected to the inside of the five stirring shafts 6.
[0026] Three support rods 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 1. A water storage tank 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the three support rods 9. A water pump 11 is fixedly installed in the water storage tank 10. A water pump pipe 12 is fixedly installed at the water pump 11. The end of the water pump pipe 12 away from the water pump 11 extends into the interior of the water storage tank 10. A drain pipe 13 is fixedly installed at the drain end of the water pump 11. A spiral cooling pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mixing tank 1. The end of the drain pipe 13 away from the water pump 11 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the spiral cooling pipe 14. A return bend pipe 15 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the spiral cooling pipe 14. The lower end of the return bend pipe 15 extends into the interior of the water storage tank 10.
[0027] Workers can pour nickel sulfate into the mixing tank 1 through the conical feed hopper 2. After starting the water pump 11, the water pump 11 can draw water stored in the water storage tank 10 through the water pumping pipe 12 and discharge the cooling water into the spiral cooling pipe 14 through the drain pipe 13. The spiral cooling pipe 14 and the cooling water inside it can then cool the mixing tank 1, thereby accelerating the cooling speed of the nickel sulfate inside the mixing tank 1. After the cooling water flows to the upper end of the spiral cooling pipe 14, it can flow back into the water storage tank 10 through the return bend 15, thus achieving the recycling of the cooling water.
[0028] At this time, nickel sulfate cools and crystallizes. After the staff starts the drive motor 4, the output end of the drive motor 4 rotates, which drives the rotating rod 5 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 5 drives the five stirring shafts 6 to rotate and stir the nickel sulfate. The rotation of the stirring shafts 6 also drives the stirring bar 8 to rotate and stir the nickel sulfate. Generally, the stirring action improves the uniformity of the cooling of nickel sulfate inside the stirring tank 1. The rotation of the five stirring shafts 6 can also drive the five cleaning scrapers 7 to rotate and clean the nickel sulfate crystals precipitated on the inner wall of the stirring tank 1. The nickel sulfate crystals move downward to the bottom wall of the stirring tank 1, which is convenient for discharge to the outside through the discharge bend 3. The five cleaning scrapers 7 scrape off the nickel sulfate crystals precipitated on the inner wall of the stirring tank 1, preventing the nickel sulfate crystals from sticking to the inner wall of the stirring tank 1. This makes it easier for the staff to collect the nickel sulfate crystals, avoid the loss of finished nickel sulfate, prevent raw material waste, and improve the crystallization efficiency of nickel sulfate.
[0029] Structural Description:
[0030] Mixing tank 1: The core component of the entire device, used to contain nickel sulfate and carry out mixing and crystallization operations; the top is connected to the conical feed hopper 2 for feeding, and the bottom is connected to the discharge bend 3 for discharging the crystallized nickel sulfate crystals. It also serves as the mounting carrier for the mixing tank inner wall cleaning device and related components of the cooling system.
[0031] Conical feed hopper 2: It is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank 1. Its conical structure facilitates the smooth pouring of nickel sulfate into the mixing tank 1 and plays a role in guiding the feed.
[0032] Discharge bend 3: Fixedly connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 1, the crystallized nickel sulfate crystals are discharged from the mixing tank 1 through this bend for subsequent collection and processing;
[0033] Drive motor 4: Fixedly installed on the top of mixing tank 1, providing power for mixing and cleaning operations; its output end is connected to rotating rod 5, and by rotating, it drives rotating rod 5, thereby driving mixing shaft 6, cleaning scraper 7 and mixing inclined rod 8 to work;
[0034] Rotating rod 5: Rotatably connected inside the mixing tank 1, with its upper end fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 4; it serves as a transmission component, transmitting the rotational power of the drive motor 4 to each mixing shaft 6, thereby enabling the mixing and cleaning actions;
[0035] Stirring shaft 6: Five stirring shafts 6 are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 5; they rotate under the drive of the rotating rod 5, stirring the nickel sulfate by their own rotation, and driving the cleaning scraper 7 connected to one end and the internal stirring bar 8, respectively achieving the functions of cleaning the inner wall of the stirring tank and enhancing the stirring effect.
[0036] Cleaning scrapers 7: Five cleaning scrapers 7 are fixedly connected to one end of five stirring shafts 6 and contact the inner wall of the mixing tank 1. They rotate under the drive of the stirring shafts 6 and can scrape off the nickel sulfate crystals precipitated on the inner wall of the mixing tank 1, preventing the crystals from sticking to the tank wall and ensuring that the nickel sulfate crystals can fall smoothly to the bottom of the tank, so as to be discharged from the discharge bend 3 and improve the collection efficiency of nickel sulfate. Moreover, the cleaning scrapers 7 on the left and right sides are alternately distributed in the vertical direction. This layout helps to clean the inner wall of the mixing tank more thoroughly.
[0037] Stirring rods 8: Five stirring rods 8 are fixedly connected inside the five stirring shafts 6 and rotate together with the stirring shafts 6; their inclined shape design can change the flow direction of nickel sulfate during rotation, enhance the stirring effect, improve the uniformity of cooling of nickel sulfate in the stirring tank 1, and promote the crystallization process.
[0038] Support rods 9: Three support rods 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 1, and the lower end is connected to the water storage tank 10; they serve to support the mixing tank 1 and maintain a certain connection with the water storage tank 10, ensuring the stability of the entire device structure.
[0039] Water storage tank 10: Located at the lower end of the three support rods 9, it is used to store cooling water; it provides water source for the cooling system, and together with the water pump 11, water pumping pipe 12, drain pipe 13, spiral cooling pipe 14 and return bend 15, it forms a cooling water circulation system to achieve cooling of the mixing tank 1.
[0040] Water pump 11: Fixedly installed on water storage tank 10, it is the power equipment of the cooling system; it can draw out the cooling water in water storage tank 10 and transport it to spiral cooling pipe 14 through drain pipe 13, so as to realize the circulation of cooling water in the cooling system and thereby cool down the mixing tank 1.
[0041] Water pump pipe 12: One end is connected to the pumping end of the water pump 11, and the other end extends into the interior of the water storage tank 10. It is used to draw cooling water from the water storage tank 10 and introduce the water into the water pump 11 to provide a water flow channel for the cooling system.
[0042] Drain pipe 13: One end is connected to the drain end of the water pump 11, and the other end is connected to the lower end of the spiral cooling pipe 14. The cooling water pumped by the water pump 11 is transported to the spiral cooling pipe 14, so that the cooling water flows in the spiral cooling pipe 14 to cool down the mixing tank 1.
[0043] Spiral cooling pipe 14: It is fixedly connected to the surface of the mixing tank 1. Its spiral shape increases the contact area with the mixing tank 1 and the flow path of the cooling water, so that the cooling water can absorb the heat in the mixing tank 1 more effectively and accelerate the cooling speed of nickel sulfate. The cooling water enters from the bottom end, cools the mixing tank 1 during the flow in the pipe, and then flows out from the top end into the return bend pipe 15.
[0044] Return bend 15: One end is connected to the upper end of the spiral cooling pipe 14, and the lower end extends into the interior of the water storage tank 10; it guides the cooling water flowing out of the spiral cooling pipe 14 back to the water storage tank 10, realizing the recycling of cooling water, saving water resources and ensuring the continuous operation of the cooling system.
[0045] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An agitating device in a nickel sulfate crystallization process, characterized by, Include: stirring tank (1) and stirring tank inner wall cleaning device; The stirring tank inner wall cleaning device includes a driving motor (4), a rotating rod (5), five stirring shafts (6), five cleaning scrapers (7) and five stirring inclined rods (8). The driving motor (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the stirring tank (1). The rotating rod (5) is rotatably connected inside the stirring tank (1). The upper end of the rotating rod (5) is fixedly connected with the output end of the driving motor (4). The five stirring shafts (6) are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod (5). The five cleaning scrapers (7) are fixedly connected to one end of the five stirring shafts (6). The five cleaning scrapers (7) are in contact with the inner wall of the stirring tank (1), and the cleaning scrapers (7) on the left and right sides are alternately distributed in the vertical direction. The five stirring inclined rods (8) are fixedly connected inside the five stirring shafts (6).
2. A stirring device in a nickel sulfate crystallization process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the stirring tank (1) is fixedly connected with a conical feed hopper (2). The bottom of the stirring tank (1) is fixedly connected with a discharge elbow (3).
3. The agitator device in the crystallization process of nickel sulfate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the stirring tank (1) is fixedly connected with three support rods (9). The lower ends of the three support rods (9) are fixedly connected with a water storage tank (10).
4. The agitator device in the crystallization process of nickel sulfate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water storage tank (10) is fixedly installed with a water pump (11). The water suction end of the water pump (11) is fixedly installed with a water suction pipe (12). The end of the water suction pipe (12) away from the water pump (11) extends into the inside of the water storage tank (10).
5. A stirring device in a nickel sulfate crystallization process according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water discharge end of the water pump (11) is fixedly installed with a water discharge pipe (13).
6. A stirring device in a nickel sulfate crystallization process according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the stirring tank (1) is fixedly connected with a spiral cooling pipe (14). The end of the water discharge pipe (13) away from the water pump (11) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the spiral cooling pipe (14).
7. A stirring device in a nickel sulfate crystallization process according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the spiral cooling pipe (14) is fixedly connected with a reflux elbow (15). The lower end of the reflux elbow (15) extends into the inside of the water storage tank (10).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Nickel sulfate crystallization equipment convenient to precool
CN216418377U