Anti-backflow double-channel condensate water isolation structure of steam safety diffusion system
By employing a dual-channel anti-backflow design and valve control, the problems of condensate backflow and low recovery efficiency are solved, enabling stable operation of the steam system and efficient condensate recovery, and providing automated monitoring and alarm functions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing steam safety venting systems, condensate is prone to backflow, causing system pressure fluctuations, affecting equipment operation safety, and resulting in low condensate recycling efficiency, leading to water waste and increased production costs.
It adopts a backflow prevention dual-channel design, connecting the condenser and condensate collection device through the main pipe and branch pipes. The valve opening and closing is controlled by pressure and liquid level sensors to achieve orderly condensate recovery and system pressure stability.
It effectively blocks condensate backflow, maintains stable steam system pressure, avoids equipment failure, improves condensate recovery efficiency, reduces production costs, and has automated monitoring and alarm functions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steam system safety devices, specifically to a backflow prevention dual-channel condensate isolation structure for a steam safety venting system. Background Technology
[0002] Steam is widely used as a common heat transfer medium in industrial production processes such as chemical and energy industries, and the steam safety venting system is a crucial component for ensuring the safe operation of steam systems. However, existing steam safety venting systems present several problems with condensate treatment. For example, condensate is prone to backflow, causing pressure fluctuations in the steam system, affecting equipment operation, and potentially leading to safety accidents. Furthermore, the efficiency of condensate recycling is low, resulting in water waste and increased production costs. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a backflow prevention dual-channel condensate isolation structure for a steam safety venting system, so as to solve the problems of easy backflow of condensate and low recycling efficiency in the prior art.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A backflow prevention dual-channel condensate isolation structure for a steam safety venting system includes:
[0006] The main pipeline is equipped with a vent.
[0007] The first branch pipe has one end connected to the vent of the main pipe and the other end connected to the inlet of the condenser. A first control valve is installed on the first branch pipe.
[0008] The second branch pipe has one end connected to the outlet of the condenser and the other end connected to the condensate collection device. A second control valve is installed on the second branch pipe.
[0009] A condensate collection device for collecting and storing condensate from the condenser;
[0010] A control device, connected to the first control valve and the second control valve, is used to control the opening and closing of the first control valve and the second control valve according to the pressure in the main pipeline and the liquid level in the condenser.
[0011] As an improvement, the control device includes a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure in the main pipeline and transmitting the pressure signal to the control unit.
[0012] As an improvement, the control device includes a level gauge for detecting the liquid level in the condenser and transmitting the liquid level signal to the control unit.
[0013] As an improvement, the condenser is a horizontal condenser, which contains a cooling medium to condense steam into condensate.
[0014] As an improvement, the condensate collection device includes a storage tank with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, the outlet being connected to a condensate delivery pipe.
[0015] As an improvement, the control device also includes a display for showing the pressure in the main pipeline and the liquid level in the condenser.
[0016] As an improvement, the control device also includes an alarm that issues an alarm signal when the pressure in the main pipeline exceeds a set safety value or the liquid level in the condenser exceeds a set high value.
[0017] As an improvement, both the first and second pipes are made of high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.
[0018] The advantages of this invention are:
[0019] This invention employs a dual-channel design, coupled with valve control, to effectively prevent condensate backflow, maintain stable steam system pressure, and avoid equipment malfunctions and safety risks. It includes a condensate collection device and a liquid level monitoring device for the orderly recovery of condensate. This invention boasts a high degree of automation and reliability, capable of real-time monitoring of pressure and liquid level, automatically adjusting valves based on preset parameters, and providing data display and alarm functions to ensure stable system operation and timely response to anomalies. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of a steam safety venting system in Example 1.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the control device in the anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of a steam safety venting system in Example 1.
[0022] The image shows:
[0023] 1-Main pipe, 2-First branch pipe, 3-Condenser, 4-First control valve, 5-Second branch pipe, 6-Condensate collection device, 7-Second control valve, 8-Control device, 9-Pressure sensor, 10-Control unit, 11-Level gauge, 12-Display, 13-Alarm. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention 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, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] This embodiment discloses as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a backflow prevention dual-channel condensate isolation structure for a steam safety venting system includes:
[0027] Main pipe 1, which is equipped with multiple vents.
[0028] The first branch pipe 2 has one end connected to the vent of the main pipe 1 and the other end connected to the inlet of the condenser 3. A first control valve 4 is installed on the first branch pipe 2.
[0029] The second branch pipe 5 is connected at one end to the outlet of the condenser 3 and at the other end to the condensate collection device 6. A second control valve 7 is installed on the second branch pipe 5.
[0030] Condensate collection device 6 is used to collect and store condensate from condenser 3.
[0031] The control device 8 is connected to the first control valve 4 and the second control valve 7, and is used to control the opening and closing of the first control valve 4 and the second control valve 7 according to the pressure in the main pipeline 1 and the liquid level in the condenser 3.
[0032] The control device 8 includes a pressure sensor 9 for detecting the pressure in the main pipeline 1 and transmitting the pressure signal to the control unit 10. The control device 8 also includes a level gauge 11 for detecting the liquid level in the condenser 3 and transmitting the liquid level signal to the control unit 10. The condenser 3 is a horizontal condenser containing a cooling medium to condense steam into condensate. The control device 8 further includes a display 12 for displaying the pressure in the main pipeline 1 and the liquid level in the condenser 3. The control device 8 also includes an alarm 13 that issues an alarm signal when the pressure in the main pipeline 1 exceeds a set safety value or the liquid level in the condenser 3 exceeds a set high value.
[0033] Both the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 5 are made of high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0035] Under normal circumstances, both the first control valve 4 and the second control valve 7 are closed, and steam is transported normally within the main pipeline 1. When a malfunction in the steam system or other reasons cause the pressure in the main pipeline 1 to rise and reach the release pressure, the pressure sensor 9 installed on the main pipeline 1 transmits a signal to the control device 8. Upon receiving the signal, the control device 8 controls the first control valve 4 to open, allowing steam to enter the condenser 3 through the first branch pipeline 2. Inside the condenser 3, the steam is cooled by the cooling medium and condenses into condensate. As condensate is continuously produced, the liquid level in the condenser 3 gradually rises. The level gauge 11 monitors the liquid level in real time and transmits a signal to the control device 8. When the liquid level reaches the set high value, the control device 8 controls the second control valve 7 to open, and the condensate flows into the condensate collection device 6 through the second branch pipeline 5 under gravity. When the pressure in the main pipeline 1 returns to normal, the pressure sensor 9 sends a signal back to the control device 8, which then controls the first control valve 4 to close, stopping the release of steam. Meanwhile, based on the drop in liquid level in condenser 5, control device 8 controls the opening of second control valve 7 until it is completely closed, completing one steam release and condensate treatment process.
[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A backflow prevention dual-channel condensate isolation structure for a steam safety venting system, characterized in that, include: The main pipeline is equipped with a vent. The first branch pipe has one end connected to the vent of the main pipe and the other end connected to the inlet of the condenser. A first control valve is installed on the first branch pipe. The second branch pipe has one end connected to the outlet of the condenser and the other end connected to the condensate collection device. A second control valve is installed on the second branch pipe. A condensate collection device for collecting and storing condensate from the condenser; A control device, connected to the first control valve and the second control valve, is used to control the opening and closing of the first control valve and the second control valve according to the pressure in the main pipeline and the liquid level in the condenser.
2. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device includes a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure in the main pipeline and transmitting the pressure signal to the control unit.
3. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device includes a level gauge for detecting the liquid level in the condenser and transmitting the liquid level signal to the control unit.
4. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condenser is a horizontal condenser, which contains a cooling medium to condense steam into condensate.
5. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condensate collection device includes a storage tank with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, the outlet being connected to a condensate delivery pipe.
6. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device also includes a display for showing the pressure in the main pipeline and the liquid level in the condenser.
7. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device also includes an alarm that issues an alarm signal when the pressure in the main pipeline exceeds the set safety value or the liquid level in the condenser exceeds the set high value.
8. The anti-backflow dual-channel condensate isolation structure of the steam safety venting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second pipes are made of high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.