Cooling tower water cooling gas spraying pipeline communicating device

By configuring three spray pumps and an automatic switching system, the problem of water supply interruption of the cooling tower spray pump was solved, and the stability, reliability and operating efficiency of the system were improved.

CN224034477UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24NINGXIA CRYSTAL NEW ENERGY MATERIALS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-25
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional cooling tower spray pump configurations can lead to water supply interruptions, affecting production safety and efficiency.

Method used

The system employs a configuration of three spray pumps, with two in operation and one on standby, to ensure system stability and reliability. The controller enables automatic switching and load balancing between the pumps.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and reliability of the system, avoids water supply interruptions, optimizes operating efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and enhances the flexibility and economy of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling tower water-cooling air spray pipeline communicating device, which relates to the technical field of cooling towers, and comprises a spray tower body and a water tank, communicating pipe bodies distributed in a linear array are arranged on opposite sides of the spray tower body and the water tank, a flow guide pipe is arranged between the two communicating pipe bodies, and the flow guide pipe is communicated with the spray tower body. The cooling tower water cooling air spraying pipeline communicating device comprises a water tank, a communicating pipe body is arranged in the water tank, a flow guide pipe is arranged in the communicating pipe body, a connecting assembly used for mutual fixed connection is arranged between the communicating pipe body and the flow guide pipe, at least three spraying pumps are arranged in the water tank, and the water outlet ends of the spraying pumps are fixedly communicated with the end of the communicating pipe body on the water tank through guide pipes. The dual-use and one-standby configuration mode ensures that the system can be rapidly switched to the standby pump when any pump breaks down, water supply interruption is avoided, and the stability and reliability of the system are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, specifically a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipe connection device. Background Technology

[0002] A cooling tower is a device that uses water as a circulating coolant to absorb heat from a system and release it into the atmosphere to lower the water temperature. Air cooling utilizes the heat exchange between water and air to generate steam. The steam evaporates and carries away heat, achieving heat dissipation through evaporation, convection, and radiation. This process dissipates waste heat generated in industrial processes or refrigeration and air conditioning systems, thus lowering the water temperature and ensuring the normal operation of the system. The device is generally cylindrical, hence the name cooling tower.

[0003] As a key piece of equipment in cooling towers, the stability and reliability of spray pumps are crucial to the safety of the production process. Traditional spray pump configurations often employ a one-in-one-backup or single-pump operation. This approach can lead to water supply interruptions when a pump malfunctions, severely impacting production safety and efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device to solve the problems of low production safety and efficiency of current cooling towers in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipe connection device, comprising a spray tower body and a water tank, wherein a linear array of connecting pipes is provided on the opposite side of the spray tower body and the water tank, a guide pipe is provided between two of the connecting pipes, and a connecting component for mutual fixed connection is provided between the connecting pipe and the guide pipe, wherein at least three spray pumps are provided in the water tank, and the water outlet of the spray pump is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe on the water tank through a conduit.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes two collars, one side of which is rotatably connected to an internal gear ring and a circumferentially arrayed spur gear. The two spur gears on the collars are respectively provided with threaded holes and threaded rods, and the threaded rods are threadedly connected to the threaded holes.

[0007] Preferably, flanges are fixedly connected to both ends of the guide pipe and the end of the connecting pipe body. Each flange has a through hole at the corresponding position of each threaded hole, and the threaded rod is inserted into the cavity of the through hole.

[0008] Preferably, the collar includes two semicircular rings, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the joint of the two semicircular rings. A track rod and a track groove are respectively provided on the opposite side of the two fixing plates. The track rod and the track groove are interlocked. A through hole is opened at the corresponding position of each spur gear on the semicircular ring.

[0009] Preferably, the upper part of the topmost fixing plate has a limiting hole that passes through the track rod, and a fixing rod is threaded into the limiting hole. The track groove has a limiting groove at the corresponding position of the limiting hole that is inserted and connected to the end of the fixing rod. The vertical cross section of the track rod is a convex shape, and the vertical cross section of the track groove is a convex cavity.

[0010] Preferably, the internal toothed ring includes two semi-circular toothed rings, with a convex rod and a convex groove respectively provided at the joint of the two toothed rings. The convex rod is adapted to the cavity of the convex groove. An annular groove is opened on the outer side of the semi-circular ring, and the toothed ring is slidably connected in the cavity of the annular groove. A gripping rod distributed at equal intervals is fixedly connected to the outer side of the toothed ring. A toothed group is provided on the inner wall of the toothed ring, and the vertical cross section of the outer wall of the toothed ring is a convex-shaped structure. The vertical cross section of the annular groove is a convex-shaped cavity.

[0011] Preferably, a controller is installed on one side of the water tank, and a one-way valve and a pressure gauge are provided on the flow guide pipe. The pressure gauge is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to a power source.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This application improves system stability and reliability by setting up three spray pumps: the two-in-use and one-in-standby configuration ensures that the system can quickly switch to the standby pump when any pump fails, avoiding water supply interruption and improving system stability and reliability.

[0014] 2. This application optimizes operating efficiency by using three spray pumps: two main pumps operating simultaneously can share the load, reducing the load rate of a single pump and extending its service life. Simultaneously, a reasonable control strategy enables automatic switching and load balancing between pumps, further improving system operating efficiency. By changing to a two-in-one-out configuration, the energy consumption of the cooling tower water-cooled air spray equipment is effectively reduced.

[0015] 3. This application improves the flexibility and economy by setting up three spray pumps: the two-in-one standby spray pump has high flexibility, and the number of working pumps can be adjusted according to actual needs, thus improving the economy of the equipment.

[0016] 4. By setting up connecting components, the cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipes can be quickly disassembled and assembled, thus facilitating the cleaning of deposits on the inner wall of the pipes. This avoids the problem of blockage caused by impurities such as solid crystals on the inner wall of the pipes, and effectively improves the convenience and practicality of using the cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipes. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the overall cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the assembly of the connecting components of a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipe connecting device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting components of a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipe connecting device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the coordination between the guide pipe and the connecting pipe body of a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connecting device according to the present invention.

[0022] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Spray tower body; 2. Water tank; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Spray pump; 5. Guide pipe; 6. Connecting assembly; 61. Collar; 611. Semi-circular ring; 612. Fixing plate; 613. Track rod; 614. Track groove; 62. Internal gear ring; 621. Semi-gear ring; 622. Convex rod; 623. Convex groove; 63. Spur gear; 64. Threaded hole; 65. Threaded rod; 7. Flange; 8. Through hole; 9. Pressure gauge; 10. Check valve; 11. Fixing rod; 12. Annular groove; 13. Handle; 14. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Example: Figure 1 - Figure 5As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution for a cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipe connection device, including a spray tower body 1 and a water tank 2. A linear array of connecting pipes 3 are provided on the opposite side of the spray tower body 1 and the water tank 2. A guide pipe 5 is provided between two connecting pipes 3, and a connecting component 6 for mutual fixed connection is provided between the connecting pipe 3 and the guide pipe 5. At least three spray pumps 4 are provided in the water tank 2. The water outlet of the spray pump 4 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe 3 on the water tank 2 through a conduit.

[0025] Two connecting pipes 3 are fixedly connected to one side of the spray tower body 1 and the water tank 2, respectively.

[0026] This operating mode uses a configuration of three spray pumps 4, with two spray pumps 4 working simultaneously to meet the system's flow and pressure requirements, and the other spray pump 4 serving as a backup pump. This configuration not only ensures the normal operation of the system but also improves the system's redundancy and fault tolerance.

[0027] Under normal operating conditions, the two main spray pumps 4 operate simultaneously, providing a stable flow and pressure to the system. When one of the main spray pumps 4 fails, the control system will automatically start the backup spray pump 4 to take over the work of the failed spray pump 4, ensuring the continuous operation of the system. At the same time, the control system can also adjust the number of working spray pumps 4 according to actual needs to optimize the operating efficiency of the system.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting component 6 includes two collars 61. One side of the collar 61 is rotatably connected to an internal gear ring 62 and a circumferentially arrayed spur gear 63. The spur gears 63 on the two collars 61 are respectively provided with threaded holes 64 and threaded rods 65, and the threaded rods 65 are threadedly connected to the threaded holes 64.

[0029] One end of the threaded rod 65 is fixedly connected to one side of the corresponding spur gear 63, while the threaded hole 64 is opened on one side of another set of spur gears 63.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, flanges 7 are fixedly connected to both ends of the guide pipe 5 and the end of the connecting pipe body 3. A through hole 8 is opened at the corresponding position of each threaded hole 64 on the flange 7, and the threaded rod 65 is inserted into the cavity of the through hole 8.

[0031] Connect the end of the guide pipe 5 to the connecting pipe body 3, and install a sealing structure such as a rubber sealing ring between the two pipes to improve their sealing performance; then, fit the collar 61 around the outside of the two pipes respectively, and simultaneously connect the threaded rod 65 to the corresponding threaded hole 64. Then rotate the internal gear ring 62 on the two collars 61 relative to each other, thereby using the internal gear ring 62 to drive the spur gear 63 to rotate, and the spur gear 63 drives the threaded rod 65 to be threaded into the cavity of the threaded hole 64; in this way, the two collars 61 are brought closer to each other and squeeze the two flanges 7, thereby fixing and connecting the guide pipe 5 and the connecting pipe body 3 to each other. The threaded rod 65 needs to pass through the through hole 8 on the flange 7.

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the collar 61 includes two semicircular rings 611. A fixing plate 612 is fixedly connected to the joint of the two semicircular rings 611. A track rod 613 and a track groove 614 are respectively provided on the opposite side of the two fixing plates 612. The track rod 613 and the track groove 614 are interlocked. A through hole is opened at the corresponding position of each spur gear 63 on the semicircular ring 611.

[0033] The semicircular ring 611 is designed to facilitate the fitting of the collar 61 onto the pipe; the track rod 613 is fixedly connected to one side of one set of fixing plates 612, while the track groove 614 is opened on one side of another set of fixing plates 612.

[0034] One of the semicircular rings 611 is placed on the pipe, and then the other semicircular ring 611 is slid into the other side of the first semicircular ring 611, so that the two semicircular rings 611 form a collar 61. At this time, the track rod 613 on the semicircular ring 611 slides into the cavity of the track groove 614. At this time, the convex rod 622 on one of the toothed rings 621 slides into the cavity of the convex groove 623 on the other toothed ring 621. Then, the fixing rod 11 is rotated so that the movable end of the fixing rod 11 is inserted into the cavity of the limiting groove, thus completing the mutual fixed connection of the two semicircular rings 611.

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the topmost fixing plate 612 has a limiting hole that passes through the track rod 613. The fixing rod 11 is threaded into the limiting hole. The track groove 614 has a limiting groove at the corresponding position of the limiting hole that is inserted and connected to the end of the fixing rod 11. The vertical cross section of the track rod 613 is a convex-shaped structure, and the vertical cross section of the track groove 614 is a convex-shaped cavity.

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the internal toothed ring 62 includes two semi-circular toothed rings 621. The two toothed rings 621 are respectively provided with a convex rod 622 and a convex groove 623 at their joint. The convex rod 622 and the convex groove 623 are adapted to each other. An annular groove 12 is provided on the outer side of the semi-circular ring 611. The toothed ring 621 is slidably connected in the cavity of the annular groove 12. The outer side of the toothed ring 621 is fixedly connected with a gripping rod 13 that is evenly distributed. The inner wall of the toothed ring 621 is provided with a set of teeth. The vertical cross section of the outer wall of the toothed ring 621 is a convex-shaped structure. The vertical cross section of the annular groove 12 is a convex-shaped cavity.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a controller 14 is installed on one side of the water tank 2, and a one-way valve 10 and a pressure gauge 9 are installed on the flow guide pipe 5. The pressure gauge 9 is electrically connected to the controller 14, and the controller 14 is electrically connected to the power supply. A convex rod 622 is fixedly connected to one end of one of the half-tooth rings 621, while a convex groove 623 is opened at one end of the other half-tooth ring 621.

[0038] The flow direction of the guide pipe 5 is controlled by the one-way valve 10 to prevent backflow of water. The controller 14 controls the start and stop of each spray pump 4. A pressure sensor module is installed in the pressure gauge 9 to detect the water pressure inside the guide pipe 5. When the spray pump 4 is damaged or stops running, the water pressure inside the corresponding guide pipe 5 decreases. At this time, the controller 14 controls the spray pump 4 to stop operating and starts the standby spray pump 4.

[0039] To improve the reliability and flexibility of the system, two spray pumps are operated simultaneously, while a third serves as a backup. This configuration ensures system flow while providing additional redundancy and reducing power consumption. It can also address potential equipment failures or maintenance needs. If one of the working pumps fails, the backup pump can be quickly started to ensure the normal operation of the system, thereby greatly improving system reliability. However, it also increases the company's production costs.

[0040] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device, comprising a spray tower body (1) and a water tank (2), characterized in that: The spray tower (1) and the water tank (2) are provided with linearly arrayed connecting pipes (3) on opposite sides. A guide pipe (5) is provided between two of the connecting pipes (3), and a connecting component (6) for mutual fixed connection is provided between the connecting pipes (3) and the guide pipe (5). At least three spray pumps (4) are provided in the water tank (2), and the water outlet of the spray pump (4) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe (3) on the water tank (2) through a conduit.

2. The cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (6) includes two collars (61). One side of each collar (61) is rotatably connected to an internal gear ring (62) and a circumferentially arrayed spur gear (63). The spur gears (63) on the two collars (61) are respectively provided with threaded holes (64) and threaded rods (65). The threaded rods (65) are threadedly connected to the threaded holes (64).

3. The cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Flanges (7) are fixedly connected to both ends of the guide pipe (5) and the end of the connecting pipe body (3). Each flange (7) has a through hole (8) at the corresponding position of each threaded hole (64). The threaded rod (65) is inserted into the cavity of the through hole (8).

4. A cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The collar (61) includes two semicircular rings (611), and a fixing plate (612) is fixedly connected to the joint of the two semicircular rings (611). A track rod (613) and a track groove (614) are respectively provided on the opposite side of the two fixing plates (612), and the track rod (613) and the track groove (614) are interlocked.

5. A cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The topmost fixing plate (612) has a limiting hole that passes through the track rod (613). A fixing rod (11) is threaded into the limiting hole. The track groove (614) has a limiting groove at the corresponding position of the limiting hole that is inserted and connected to the end of the fixing rod (11).

6. A cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The internal toothed ring (62) includes two semi-circular toothed rings (621). The two toothed rings (621) are respectively provided with a convex rod (622) and a convex groove (623) at their joint. The convex rod (622) and the cavity of the convex groove (623) are adapted to each other. An annular groove (12) is provided on the outer side of the semi-circular ring (611). The toothed ring (621) is slidably connected in the cavity of the annular groove (12). The outer side of the toothed ring (621) is fixedly connected with grips (13) that are evenly distributed.

7. A cooling tower water-cooled air spray pipeline connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (14) is installed on one side of the water tank (2), and a one-way valve (10) and a pressure gauge (9) are installed on the guide pipe (5).