Gradient heat transfer type corrosion-resistant condenser
By combining gradient heat transfer design with anti-corrosion coating, the problems of uneven temperature gradient and corrosion in the condenser are solved, achieving efficient heat exchange and corrosion resistance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing condensers suffer from uneven temperature gradient distribution, leading to localized overheating or undercooling in air-cooled condensers, and making them susceptible to corrosion by corrosive media.
The heat exchange tubes are made of pure copper and feature a gradient heat transfer design. The outer diameter surface is laser-etched with sharkskin-like micro-rib grooves, while the inner diameter surface is connected to a cylindrical grid with gradually decreasing apertures. Furthermore, an anti-corrosion coating is sprayed onto the condenser tank and components to achieve gradient heat transfer and corrosion resistance.
It achieves gradient heat transfer of gas during the condensation process, improves heat exchange efficiency, extends the service life of the condenser, and provides corrosion protection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condenser technology, and more specifically, to a gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser. Background Technology
[0002] A condenser is a heat exchange device that cools a gas or vapor and converts it into a liquid. Its core function is to remove heat from the medium through heat transfer, thereby achieving a phase change. The condenser absorbs heat from the vapor by cooling the medium, causing its temperature to drop and liquefy. This process follows thermodynamic principles, with heat transferred from the high-temperature vapor to the low-temperature medium, ultimately achieving a vapor-to-liquid phase change.
[0003] For example, application number CN202223576677.9 discloses a corrosion-resistant condenser. By setting several equidistantly distributed fins on the cooling tube body, the heat dissipation area of the cooling tube can be increased, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the cooling tube. Since the fins on each cooling tube are equidistantly distributed, when two adjacent cooling tubes are parallel to each other, the fins on the adjacent two cooling tubes can be staggered to make full use of the space inside the condenser, so that the cold fluid can fully contact the cooling tube, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the equipment. In the prior art, the temperature gradient distribution is uneven. Among them, the air-cooled condenser causes local overheating or overcooling due to uneven air flow, and the condenser body is susceptible to corrosive media.
[0004] Therefore, a gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser, comprising a frame, a condenser tank, and a heat exchange assembly. The condenser tank is fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the frame, and the heat exchange assembly is provided in the inner cavity of the condenser tank. The heat exchange assembly includes a first end cap, a heat exchange tube, and a second end cap. The first and second end caps are installed in the inner cavity of the condenser tank, and the edges of the first and second end caps are arranged in close contact with the inner cavity of the condenser tank. A sealing gasket is provided on the contact surface between the first and second end caps and the condenser tank. A heat exchange tube is provided between the first and second end caps, and the heat exchange tube transversely penetrates the sidewalls of the first and second end caps. The heat exchange tube is specifically made of a pure copper material. The outer diameter surface of the heat exchange tube is laser-etched with sharkskin micro-rib grooves, and the inner diameter surface of the heat exchange tube is connected with a cylindrical grid. The inner cavity of the heat exchange tube has a double-layer structure.
[0007] Preferably, the cavities that isolate the first end cap and the second end cap from the condenser tank are, from left to right, the first cavity, the second cavity, and the third cavity, respectively.
[0008] Preferably, the first cavity is located on the side of the first end cap away from the second end cap, the second cavity is located between the first end cap and the second end cap, and the third cavity is located on the side of the second end cap away from the first end cap.
[0009] Preferably, a first heat insulation plate is provided on the side of the first end cap away from the heat exchange tube, and a second heat insulation plate is provided on the side of the second end cap away from the heat exchange tube, with the heat exchange tube passing through the first and second heat insulation plates laterally.
[0010] Preferably, the bottom end face of the condenser tank is provided with a drain port, and the top end face of the condenser tank is provided with a liquid inlet. The liquid inlet and the drain port are connected through a second cavity.
[0011] Preferably, an exhaust port is provided on one side of the drain port, an air inlet is provided on one side of the inlet port, the third cavity is connected to the first cavity through a heat exchange tube, and the air inlet is connected to the exhaust port through the third cavity, the heat exchange tube, and the first cavity.
[0012] Preferably, the drain port and the inlet port are respectively connected to an external coolant output pipe and an external coolant input pipe, and the exhaust port and the inlet port are respectively connected to an external gas output pipe and an external gas input pipe.
[0013] Preferably, the heat exchange tubes transversely penetrate the first end cap, the second end cap, the first heat insulation plate, and the second heat insulation plate. The heat exchange tubes are arranged uniformly and symmetrically, and the aperture size of several groups of heat exchange tubes gradually decreases radially. The frame, condenser tank, first end cap, heat exchange tubes, second end cap, cylindrical grid, first heat insulation plate, second heat insulation plate, drain port, inlet port, exhaust port, and air inlet port are all coated with anti-corrosion coatings.
[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser, in its use, allows gas to be cooled as it passes through the condenser tank. The pore size of the heat exchange tubes gradually decreases radially, resulting in radiative heat dissipation and thus achieving gradient heat transfer. Furthermore, the condenser tank and its internal components are protected against corrosion with an anti-corrosion coating, and the heat exchange tubes are made of pure copper, further enhancing corrosion resistance. This device solves the problems of uneven temperature gradient distribution in existing technologies, with air-cooled condensers experiencing localized overheating or overcooling due to uneven airflow, and the condenser body being susceptible to corrosive media.
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser has the following advantages: The liquid inlet is connected to the liquid outlet via a second chamber; the third chamber is connected to the first chamber via heat exchange tubes; and the air inlet is connected to the exhaust port via the third chamber, heat exchange tubes, and the first chamber. This facilitates connection to external coolant and gas delivery pipes via the drain, inlet, exhaust, and air inlet, enabling gas cooling. Furthermore, the heat exchange tubes have radially decreasing apertures, are made of pure copper, have laser-etched sharkskin micro-rib grooves on their outer diameter surface, and have cylindrical grids on their inner diameter surface. The inner cavity of the heat exchange tube has a double-layer structure, facilitating rapid heat transfer. The pure copper heat exchange tubes also have a long service life, achieving both gradient heat transfer and corrosion resistance. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the condenser tank of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heat exchange component of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the first end cap structure of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the heat exchange tube structure of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first heat insulation plate of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second heat insulation plate of this utility model.
[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Frame; 11. First cavity; 12. Second cavity; 13. Third cavity; 2. Condenser tank; 3. Heat exchange assembly; 31. First end cover; 32. Heat exchange tube; 33. Second end cover; 34. Cylindrical grid; 35. First heat insulation plate; 36. Second heat insulation plate; 37. Drain port; 38. Inlet port; 39. Exhaust port; 310. Air inlet. 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Example
[0026] As attached Figures 1 to 6The illustrated gradient heat transfer corrosion-resistant condenser includes a frame 1, a condenser tank 2, and a heat exchange assembly 3. The condenser tank 2 is fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the frame 1, and the heat exchange assembly 3 is arranged in the inner cavity of the condenser tank 2. The heat exchange assembly 3 includes a first end cover 31, a heat exchange tube 32, and a second end cover 33. The first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33 are installed in the inner cavity of the condenser tank 2, and the edges of the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33 are arranged in close contact with the inner cavity of the condenser tank 2. The cavities isolated from the condenser tank 2 by the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33 are, from left to right, a first cavity 11, a second cavity 12, and a third cavity 13, respectively. The first cavity 11 is specifically located away from the second end cover 31. On one side of the cover 33, the second cavity 12 is specifically located between the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33, and the third cavity 13 is specifically located on the side of the second end cover 33 away from the first end cover 31. Sealing gaskets are provided on the contact surfaces of the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33 with the condenser tank 2. A heat exchange tube 32 is arranged between the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33, and the heat exchange tube 32 transversely penetrates the sidewalls of the first end cover 31 and the second end cover 33. The heat exchange tubes 32 are arranged uniformly and symmetrically, and the aperture size of several groups of heat exchange tubes 32 gradually decreases radially, thereby achieving a gradient heat exchange effect. Furthermore, the heat exchange tubes 32 are specifically made of pure copper material, thereby increasing the service life of the device and achieving corrosion resistance. As a result, the outer diameter surface of the heat exchange tube 32 is laser-etched with sharkskin-like micro-rib grooves to increase the heat exchange area and facilitate heat transfer. A cylindrical grid 34 is connected to the inner diameter surface of the heat exchange tube 32 to further increase the heat exchange area and facilitate heat transfer. A first heat insulation plate 35 is provided on the side of the first end cap 31 away from the heat exchange tube 32, and a second heat insulation plate 36 is provided on the side of the second end cap 33 away from the heat exchange tube 32. The heat exchange tube 32 laterally penetrates the first end cap 31, the second end cap 33, the first heat insulation plate 35, and the second heat insulation plate 36. A drain port 37 is provided on the bottom end face of the condenser tank 2, and a liquid inlet 38 is provided on the top end face of the condenser tank 2. An exhaust port 39 is provided on one side of the drain port 37, and a... The system includes an air inlet 310, a heat exchange tube 32 that transversely penetrates the first heat insulation plate 35 and the second heat insulation plate 36, and the inner cavity of the heat exchange tube 32 has a double-layer structure. A liquid inlet 38 is connected to a drain outlet 37 via a second cavity 12, where the drain outlet 37 and the liquid inlet 38 are respectively connected to an external coolant output pipe and an external coolant input pipe, facilitating coolant delivery. A third cavity 13 is connected to a first cavity 11 via the heat exchange tube 32. The air inlet 310 is connected to an exhaust outlet 39 via the third cavity 13, the heat exchange tube 32, and the first cavity 11, where the exhaust outlet 39 and the air inlet 310 are respectively connected to an external gas output pipe and an external gas input pipe, facilitating the delivery of the gas to be cooled.The frame 1, condenser tank 2, first end cover 31, heat exchange tube 32, second end cover 33, cylindrical grid 34, first heat insulation plate 35, second heat insulation plate 36, drain port 37, liquid inlet 38, exhaust port 39, and air inlet 310 are all coated with anti-corrosion coatings to achieve corrosion resistance. In this embodiment, the sharkskin micro-rib grooves and anti-corrosion coatings are commercially available equipment known to those skilled in the art, and can be customized or selected according to actual needs. Here, we are only using them without making any structural or functional improvements, and we will not elaborate further.
[0027] The working process of this utility model is as follows: Since the liquid inlet 38 is connected to the liquid outlet 37 via the second cavity 12, and the third cavity 13 is connected to the first cavity 11 via the heat exchange tube 32, and the air inlet 310 is connected to the exhaust port 39 via the third cavity 13, the heat exchange tube 32, and the first cavity 11, it is convenient to connect an external coolant delivery pipe and an external gas delivery pipe through the liquid outlet 37, the liquid inlet 38, the exhaust port 39, and the air inlet 310 to achieve gas cooling. The aperture of the heat exchange tube 32 gradually decreases radially to achieve gradient heat exchange. The heat exchange tube 32 is made of pure copper. The outer diameter surface of the heat exchange tube 32 has sharkskin micro-rib grooves laser-etched, and the inner diameter surface of the heat exchange tube 32 is connected with a cylindrical grid 34. The inner cavity of the heat exchange tube 32 has a double-layer structure. The above structure facilitates rapid heat transfer. The pure copper heat exchange tube 32 has a long service life and achieves both gradient heat transfer and corrosion resistance.
Claims
1. A corrosion resistant condenser of the gradient heat transfer type comprising a frame (1), a condenser tank (2) and a heat exchange assembly (3), characterized in that: The upper end face of the rack (1) is fixedly provided with a condenser tank (2), and the inner cavity of the condenser tank (2) is provided with a heat exchange assembly (3), which comprises a first end cover (31), a heat exchange pipe (32) and a second end cover (33). The first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33) are installed in the inner cavity of the condenser tank (2), and the edges of the first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33) are arranged in close contact with the inner cavity of the condenser tank (2), and the contact surfaces of the first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33) with the condenser tank (2) are provided with sealing pads. The first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33) are provided with the heat exchange pipe (32) between them, and the heat exchange pipe (32) transversely penetrates the side walls of the first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33). The heat exchange pipe (32) is made of pure copper material, the outer diameter surface of the heat exchange pipe (32) is laser etched with sharkskin micro-rib grooves, and the inner diameter surface of the heat exchange pipe (32) is connected with a cylindrical grid net (34), and the inner cavity of the heat exchange pipe (32) is in a double-layer structure.
2. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The cavities isolated from the condenser tank (2) by the first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33) are a first cavity (11), a second cavity (12) and a third cavity (13) from left to right.
3. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The first cavity (11) is located on the side of the first end cover (31) away from the second end cover (33), the second cavity (12) is located between the first end cover (31) and the second end cover (33), and the third cavity (13) is located on the side of the second end cover (33) away from the first end cover (31).
4. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The side of the first end cover (31) away from the heat exchange pipe (32) is provided with a first heat insulation plate (35), the side of the second end cover (33) away from the heat exchange pipe (32) is provided with a second heat insulation plate (36), and the heat exchange pipe (32) transversely penetrates the first heat insulation plate (35) and the second heat insulation plate (36).
5. A gradient heat transfer type corrosion resistant condenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end face of the condenser tank (2) is provided with a liquid outlet (37), and the top end face of the condenser tank (2) is provided with a liquid inlet (38). The liquid inlet (38) and the liquid outlet (37) constitute a communication structure through the second cavity (12).
6. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 5 wherein: The side of the liquid outlet (37) is provided with an air outlet (39), and the side of the liquid inlet (38) is provided with an air inlet (310). The third cavity (13) and the first cavity (11) constitute a communication structure through the heat exchange pipe (32), and the air inlet (310) and the air outlet (39) constitute a communication structure through the third cavity (13), the heat exchange pipe (32) and the first cavity (11).
7. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The liquid outlet (37) and the liquid inlet (38) are respectively connected with an external cooling liquid output pipe and an external cooling liquid input pipe, and the air outlet (39) and the air inlet (310) are respectively connected with an external gas output pipe and an external gas input pipe.
8. A gradient heat transfer corrosion resistant condenser as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The heat exchange pipe (32) transversely penetrates the first end cover (31), the second end cover (33), the first heat insulation plate (35) and the second heat insulation plate (36), the heat exchange pipe (32) is uniformly and symmetrically arranged, and the aperture size of several groups of the heat exchange pipe (32) is gradually reduced in a radial manner, and the rack (1), the condenser tank body (2), the first end cover (31), the heat exchange pipe (32), the second end cover (33), the cylindrical grid net (34), the first heat insulation plate (35), the second heat insulation plate (36), the liquid discharge port (37), the liquid inlet port (38), the exhaust port (39) and the air inlet port (310) are all sprayed with a corrosion-resistant coating.
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