Energy-saving and consumption-reducing device for beverage sterilization pot
By introducing a heat exchanger and hot water tank circulation system into the beverage sterilizer, the problem of heat waste during the sterilizer cooling process is solved, achieving the effects of energy saving, consumption reduction, and environmental protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing beverage sterilization pots suffer significant heat loss and waste during the cooling process, resulting in high energy consumption and increased ambient temperature.
A heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the cooling water in the sterilizer and the water in the hot water tank, forming a circulation loop. The hot water in the hot water tank is used for ingredient preparation, reducing steam consumption and environmental pollution.
This technology has enabled energy conservation and consumption reduction in sterilization pots, reducing natural gas consumption and environmental pollution, while improving energy efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sterilization pot, especially to a kind of energy-saving device for beverage sterilization pot. BACKGROUND
[0002] The whole sterilization process of beverage includes three stages of heating, holding and cooling. The most suitable sterilization equipment in the industry is sterilization pot. The sterilization pot is a pressure vessel, and the gas sterilization temperature can reach 140℃. It uses steam to provide heat energy for heating and holding, and uses internal circulating water for cooling. The internal circulating water usually uses cooling tower internal circulating water to reduce the temperature in the sterilization pot, and the internal circulating water carrying heat in the sterilization pot dissipates heat to the surrounding air environment through the cooling tower. This not only wastes heat, but also causes the surrounding environment temperature to rise. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model aims at providing a technical solution to solve the above problems.
[0004] An energy-saving device for beverage sterilization pot, comprising a heat exchanger, a sterilization pot, a water storage tank and a hot water tank. The heat exchanger comprises a first return line and a second return line. The sterilization pot is provided with a cooling output pipe and a cooling input pipe. The cooling output pipe is connected to the water storage tank through the first return line. The water storage tank is provided with a first water pump. The input end of the first water pump is connected to the water storage tank. The output end of the first water pump is connected to the cooling input pipe to form a first circulation loop. The hot water tank is provided with a second water pump. One end of the second return line is connected to the hot water tank. The other end of the second return line is connected to the input end of the second water pump. The output end of the second water pump is connected to the hot water tank to form a second circulation loop.
[0005] As a further scheme of the utility model, the first return line comprises a first input pipe and a first output pipe. The first input pipe is connected to the first output pipe. The first input pipe is connected to the cooling output pipe. The first output pipe is provided with a third water pump. The input end of the third water pump is connected to the first output pipe. The output end of the third water pump is connected to the water storage tank.
[0006] As a further scheme of the utility model, the second return line comprises a second input pipe and a second output pipe. The second input pipe is connected to the second output pipe. The second input pipe is connected to the hot water tank. The input end of the second water pump is connected to the second output pipe. The output end of the second water pump is connected to the hot water tank.
[0007] As a further scheme of the utility model, the hot water tank has a hollow structure. The inner wall of the hot water tank is provided with a heat preservation layer.
[0008] As a further scheme of the present application: the second input pipe is detachably mounted at the lower end of the hot water tank.
[0009] As a further scheme of the present application: the upper end of the hot water tank is provided with a cleaning module, the cleaning module comprises an upper cover and a tank washer, the upper cover is detachably mounted at the upper end opening of the hot water tank, the upper cover is provided with a mounting hole, the spray end of the tank washer is arranged in the hot water tank, and the water receiving end of the tank washer is connected with the mounting hole.
[0010] As a further scheme of the present application: the hot water tank is provided with a high-low liquid level switch and a temperature sensor, the high-low liquid level switch is mounted on the outer wall of the hot water tank, and the temperature sensor is mounted in the hot water tank.
[0011] As a further scheme of the present application: the hot water tank is provided with a stirring device, the stirring device comprises a rotating motor and a propeller, the rotating motor is mounted at the upper end of the hot water tank, the propeller comprises a driving end and a stirring end, the driving end is connected with the output end of the rotating motor, and the stirring end is arranged in the hot water tank.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:
[0013] 1. The energy-saving and consumption-reducing device for the beverage sterilization pot is designed, the cooling water of the sterilization pot flows through the heat exchanger to exchange heat with the cold water flowing through the heat exchanger of the hot water tank, which can reduce the steam consumption of the sterilization pot and reduce the consumption of natural gas, and can fully utilize energy, reduce environmental pollution and reduce cost.
[0014] 2. The heat exchanger is arranged to replace the tower type heat dissipation cooling water of the traditional sterilization pot, the water in the hot water tank is transferred and recovered through the heat exchanger and the cooling water in the sterilization pot, and the heated water in the hot water tank can be used for batching.
[0015] The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be partially given in the following description, partially will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood by the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.
[0017] Figure 1It is the energy saving and consumption reducing device structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 It is the heat exchanger structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 It is the heat exchanger overhead schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 Figure 3 The section view of A-A in it.
[0021] Figure 5 It is the heat exchanger structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 It is the heat exchanger structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 7 Figure 6 The local enlarged schematic diagram of B in it.
[0024] In the figure: 1, heat exchanger;11, first return line;111, first input pipe;112, first output pipe;113, third water pump;12, second return line;121, second input pipe;122, second output pipe;2, sterilization pot;21, cooling output pipe;22, cooling input pipe;3, water storage tank;31, first water pump;4, hot water tank;41, second water pump;42, high-low liquid level switch;43, temperature sensor;51, upper cover;511, mounting port;52, tank washer;61, rotating motor;62, propeller;621, driving end;622, stirring end;6211, clamping block;512, clamping hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below, obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the utility model.
[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, it is understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0027] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically limited.
[0028] In the embodiments of the utility model, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] Please refer to Figure 1The utility model discloses an energy -conserving and consumption -reducing device for beverage sterilization pot 2, including heat exchanger 1, sterilization pot 2, water storage jar 3 and hot water jar 4, heat exchanger 1 includes first return line 11 and second return line 12, and sterilization pot 2 is equipped with cooling output pipe 21 and cooling input pipe 22, and cooling output pipe 21 is connected with water storage jar 3 through first return line 11, and water storage jar 3 is equipped with first water pump 31, and the input end of first water pump 31 is connected with water storage jar 3, and the output end of first water pump 31 is connected with cooling input pipe 22 and forms first circulation loop, and hot water jar 4 is equipped with second water pump 41, and one end of second return line 12 is connected with hot water jar 4, and the input end of second water pump 41 is connected with the other end of second return line 12, and the output end of second water pump 41 is connected with hot water jar 4 and forms second circulation loop. Specifically, the heat exchange between first return line 11 and second return line 12 in heat exchanger 1 is realized by heat conducting medium, and the type that heat exchanger 1 can select includes but is not limited to plate heat exchanger 1, shell and tube heat exchanger 1, jacketed tube heat exchanger 1, spiral plate heat exchanger 1 and heat pipe heat exchanger 1 etc. Liquid is contained in hot water jar 4, is used to flow to the second return line 12 of heat exchanger 1 and exchanges heat, makes the liquid after exchange by cold water to warm water or by hot water to continue to warm up, can be used in the batching room in beverage production. First water pump 31 is used to extract the cooling water in water storage jar 3 and is delivered to sterilization pot 2.
[0030] The utility model working principle: the internal temperature needs to be reduced after completing sterilization in sterilization pot 2, stores cooling water in water storage jar 3, and the cooling water in water storage jar 3 flows through cooling input pipe 22, and cooling input pipe 22 is connected to the sterilization area of sterilization pot 2, and cooling water absorbs the internal temperature of sterilization pot 2 and flows to first return line 11 of heat exchanger 1 from cooling output pipe 21 and second return line 12 of heat exchanger 1 from hot water jar 4 after heat exchange and returns to water storage jar 3, can make full use of energy.
[0031] Further as Figures 2-4 The utility model working principle: cooling water is reduced in sterilization pot 2, and third water pump 113 extracts the cooling water in sterilization pot 2, so that cooling water flows through first input pipe 111 from cooling output pipe 21, and realizes heat exchange in the process of flowing to first output pipe 112 from first input pipe 111 and then flows back to water storage jar 3.
[0032] Further as Figures 2-4As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, second return pipeline 12 includes second input pipe 121 and second output pipe 122, second input pipe 121 is communicated with second output pipe 122, second input pipe 121 is connected hot water tank 4, the input end of second water pump 41 is connected second output pipe 122, the output end of second water pump 41 is connected hot water tank 4. The utility model working principle: second water pump 41 is used to extract the liquid in hot water tank 4 to second return pipeline 12, and the liquid in hot water tank 4 is exchanged with the cooling water in first return pipeline 11 in the process of flowing through second input pipe 121 and second output pipe 122. Among them, the liquid temperature in hot water tank 4 before flowing through heat exchanger 1 is not higher than the liquid temperature of the cooling water in first return pipeline 11.
[0033] Further as Figures 5-6 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, hot water tank 4 is hollow structure, and the inner wall of hot water tank 4 is provided with heat preservation layer for high-temperature water energy storage. Specifically, the heat preservation layer can be set by setting a stainless steel liner inside, and vacuum extraction is carried out between the liner and the outer layer.
[0034] Further as Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, second input pipe 121 is detachably installed at the lower end of hot water tank 4. The connection mode between second input pipe 121 and hot water tank 4 can be communicated with the inside of hot water tank 4 by opening a connecting hole (not shown in the figure) in hot water tank 4, and second input pipe 121 is installed at the lower end of hot water tank 4 by inserting.
[0035] Further as Figures 6-7 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the upper end of hot water tank 4 is provided with a cleaning module, and the cleaning module includes an upper cover 51 and a tank washer 52. The upper cover 51 is detachably installed at the upper end opening of the hot water tank 4, and the upper cover 51 is provided with a mounting port 511. The spray end of the tank washer 52 is arranged in the hot water tank 4, and the water receiving end of the tank washer 52 is connected to the mounting port 511. The tank washer 52 includes a spray end and a water receiving end for connecting a cleaning agent and a cleaning pipeline. The specific structure of the tank washer 52 can refer to the structure disclosed in the patent "202221940536.8". In use, the operator fills the cleaning liquid from the water receiving end, and through the rotary spray of the spray end, the inner wall of the hot water tank 4 can be cleaned. The connection mode between the upper cover 51 and the hot water tank 4 includes but is not limited to threaded connection, buckle connection and the like.
[0036] The connection mode between the water receiving end of the tank washer 52 and the upper cover 51 can adopt a detachable installation mode, for example, by setting a clamping block 6211 on the water receiving end, and correspondingly setting a clamping hole 512 on the end face of the upper cover 51 close to the mounting port 511, so that the water receiving end can be installed on the upper cover 51 by buckle connection, so that the tank washer 52 and the upper cover 51 are detachable structure.
[0037] Further as Figures 6-7 In the embodiment of the utility model, the hot water tank 4 is provided with a high-low liquid level switch 42 and a temperature sensor 43. The high-low liquid level switch 42 is installed on the outer wall of the hot water tank 4, and the temperature sensor 43 is installed inside the hot water tank 4. Specifically, the high-low liquid level switch 42 is provided with a liquid level sensor for real-time detection of the liquid level inside the hot water tank 4, which can ensure that the liquid level is within the set installation range. The liquid level sensor is arranged inside the hot water tank 4 and is electrically connected to the liquid level switch.
[0038] In another embodiment of the utility model, the high-low liquid level switch 42 is electrically connected to the second water pump 41. When it is detected that the liquid level in the hot water tank 4 is low, the second water pump 41 is controlled by the high-low liquid level switch 42 to supplement the liquid in the hot water tank 4 in a timely manner. The temperature sensor 43 can detect the temperature of the hot water in real time to control the temperature to ensure that there is no microbial quality risk.
[0039] Further as Figure 5 In the embodiment of the utility model, the hot water tank 4 is provided with a stirring device, which includes a rotating motor 61 and a propeller 62. The rotating motor 61 is installed at the upper end of the hot water tank 4. The propeller 62 includes a driving end 621 and a stirring end 622. The driving end 621 is connected to the output end of the rotating motor 61, and the stirring end 622 is arranged inside the hot water tank 4. Specifically, the rotating motor 61 and the hot water tank 4 can be supported by a support frame (not shown in the figure) to support the motor at the upper end of the hot water tank 4. In another embodiment, the rotating motor 61 can be placed on the end face of the upper cover 51, so that the output end of the rotating motor 61 is opposite to the mounting port 511, and the propeller 62 is connected to the rotating motor 61. By arranging the stirring device, local temperature fluctuations in the wall of the hot water tank 4 can be avoided, and false alarms of the temperature sensor 43 can be reduced.
[0040] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the utility model.
Claims
1. A device for saving energy and reducing consumption for a beverage retort (2), characterized in that, The application relates to a water heating device, which comprises a heat exchanger (1), a sterilization pot (2), a water storage tank (3) and a hot water tank (4), wherein the heat exchanger (1) comprises a first return pipeline (11) and a second return pipeline (12), the sterilization pot (2) is provided with a cooling output pipeline (21) and a cooling input pipeline (22), the cooling output pipeline (21) is communicated with the water storage tank (3) through the first return pipeline (11), the water storage tank (3) is provided with a first water pump (31), the input end of the first water pump (31) is connected with the water storage tank (3), the output end of the first water pump (31) is connected with the cooling input pipeline (22) to form a first circulation loop, the hot water tank (4) is provided with a second water pump (41), one end of the second return pipeline (12) is communicated with the hot water tank (4), the other end of the second return pipeline (12) is connected with the input end of the second water pump (41), and the output end of the second water pump (41) is connected with the hot water tank (4) to form a second circulation loop.
2. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first return pipeline (11) comprises a first input pipeline (111) and a first output pipeline (112), the first input pipeline (111) is communicated with the first output pipeline (112), the first input pipeline (111) is connected with the cooling output pipeline (21), and the first output pipeline (112) is provided with a third water pump (113), the input end of the third water pump (113) is connected with the first output pipeline (112), and the output end of the third water pump (113) is connected with the water storage tank (3).
3. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second return pipeline (12) comprises a second input pipeline (121) and a second output pipeline (122), the second input pipeline (121) is communicated with the second output pipeline (122), the second input pipeline (121) is connected with the hot water tank (4), the input end of the second water pump (41) is connected with the second output pipeline (122), and the output end of the second water pump (41) is connected with the hot water tank (4).
4. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hot water tank (4) is internally hollow, and the inner wall of the hot water tank (4) is provided with a heat preservation layer.
5. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second input pipeline (121) is detachably mounted at the lower end of the hot water tank (4).
6. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper end of the hot water tank (4) is provided with a cleaning module, the cleaning module comprises an upper cover (51) and a tank washer (52), the upper cover (51) is detachably mounted at the upper end opening of the hot water tank (4), the upper cover (51) is provided with a mounting opening (511), the spraying end of the tank washer (52) is arranged in the hot water tank (4), and the water receiving end of the tank washer (52) is connected with the mounting opening (511).
7. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hot water tank (4) is provided with a high-low liquid level switch (42) and a temperature sensor (43), the high-low liquid level switch (42) is mounted on the outer wall of the hot water tank (4), and the temperature sensor (43) is mounted in the hot water tank (4).
8. The energy saving and cost reducing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hot water tank (4) is provided with a stirring device, the stirring device comprises a rotating motor (61) and a propeller (62), the rotating motor (61) is installed on the upper end of the hot water tank (4), the propeller (62) comprises a driving end (621) and a stirring end (622), the driving end (621) is connected with the output end of the rotating motor (61), and the stirring end (622) is arranged in the hot water tank (4).
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