Intake manifold device for compressed air system of power station

By adopting an intake manifold device in the power plant's compressed air system, an integrated design of the compressed air system was achieved, solving the problems of high material costs, complex piping, and difficult maintenance in traditional layout methods, and improving the system's operational reliability and maintenance efficiency.

CN224065261UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SEPCOIII ELECTRIC POWER CONSTR CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional compressed air systems in power plants suffer from high material costs, complex piping layouts, difficult maintenance, and numerous potential leaks.

Method used

An intake manifold device is adopted, including an air drum, reducers, and branch pipes. Through a centipede-like arrangement of one inlet and multiple outlets, the integrated design of the compressed air system is realized, reducing the use of pipes. The horizontal arrangement of the branch pipes facilitates centralized operation and maintenance and reduces the risk of leakage.

Benefits of technology

It reduces material costs and installation time, improves space utilization and operational reliability, facilitates centralized monitoring and rapid fault diagnosis, and reduces the workload of operators.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of intake manifolds, and provides an intake manifold device for a compressed air system of a power station, which comprises a steam pocket, a reducer and a branch pipe, two ends of the steam pocket are respectively provided with an air inlet and a water outlet, the reducer comprises a first reducer and a second reducer, the first reducer is connected with the air inlet of the steam pocket, and the second reducer is connected with the water outlet of the steam pocket. One end, far away from the steam pocket, of the second reducer is connected with the drain valve; a plurality of branch pipe connecting ports are uniformly formed in the two sides of the steam pocket, each branch pipe connecting port is communicated with a branch pipe through a branch pipe seat, and one end, far away from the steam pocket, of the branch pipe is connected with a user pipeline through a branch valve. The utility model provides an intake manifold device for a compressed air system of a power station, which can enable all user pipelines of the compressed air system to be arranged in a centralized manner, realize integration, improve the space utilization rate and facilitate the operation of overhaul and maintenance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intake manifold technology, specifically, it relates to an intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system. Background Technology

[0002] In various types of power plants, the compressed air system plays a crucial role in cooling the gas for all control valves and equipment. Its stable operation directly affects the control accuracy and reliability of the power plant equipment. The layout of compressed air pipelines must balance efficiency, reliability, and economy. In traditional technology, compressed air systems typically use a single DN15 (1 / 2" or other specifications) inlet pipe, branching through tees, elbows, reducers, and other fittings to connect to various user terminals. However, this branching layout has the following drawbacks: 1. It requires a large number of tees, elbows, reducers, and other connecting fittings, increasing material costs and installation time; 2. The dispersed extension of branch pipelines leads to complex pipeline routes, intersections, and overlaps, reducing space utilization and affecting aesthetics; 3. The isolation valves at each user terminal are dispersed along the branch pipelines, requiring individual inspection and operation during operation, increasing the workload and operational risks for maintenance personnel; 4. Multiple pipe connection points are prone to leakage hazards, and the dispersed layout is not conducive to centralized monitoring and rapid fault diagnosis. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system, which enables centralized arrangement of pipelines for each user in the compressed air system, facilitating maintenance and repair operations, and ensuring the safe and stable operation of various types of power plants.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0005] An intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system includes a steam drum, a reducer, and a branch pipe. The steam drum has an air inlet and a drain outlet at both ends. The reducer includes a first reducer and a second reducer. The first reducer is connected to the air inlet of the steam drum, and the second reducer is connected to the drain outlet of the steam drum. The end of the second reducer away from the steam drum is connected to a drain valve.

[0006] The steam drum is also provided with several branch pipe connection ports evenly distributed on both sides. Each branch pipe connection port is connected to the branch pipe through a branch pipe seat. The end of the branch pipe away from the steam drum is connected to the user pipeline through a branch valve.

[0007] Furthermore, the branch pipes are horizontally arranged on both sides of the steam drum, and several branch pipes are symmetrical about the central axis of the steam drum.

[0008] Furthermore, the length of the branch pipe is 120-200mm, and the spacing between adjacent branch pipes is 180-220mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the intake manifold device for the power plant compressed air system is connected to the intake pipeline of the compressed air system via a first reducer.

[0010] Furthermore, the end of the first reducer connected to the steam drum has a large diameter, while the end connected to the intake pipe has a small diameter.

[0011] The end of the second reducer connected to the steam drum has a large diameter, and the end connected to the drain valve has a small diameter.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows, compared with the prior art:

[0013] 1. This device adopts a centipede-like arrangement with one inlet and multiple outlets, achieving integration and significantly reducing the amount of pipe fittings such as tees and elbows used, thereby reducing material costs and installation time.

[0014] 2. This device arranges branch pipes horizontally on both sides of the steam drum and connects them to user pipelines through branch valves, which facilitates centralized operation and maintenance, improves space utilization, and reduces the workload and operational risks of operators.

[0015] 3. This device reduces the number of connection points through integrated design, thereby reducing the risk of leakage. At the same time, its centralized layout facilitates centralized monitoring and rapid fault diagnosis, improving the operational reliability of the compressed air system. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of an intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system.

[0017] In the diagram: 1-Steam drum; 2-First reducer; 3-Second reducer; 4-Branch seat; 5-Branch pipe; 6-Branch valve; 7-Drain valve; 8-Inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The embodiments described in this application are merely some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the spirit of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] like Figure 1As shown, this utility model provides an intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system, including a steam drum 1, a reducer, a branch pipe seat 4, a branch pipe 5, a branch valve 6, and a drain valve 7. The steam drum 1 has an air inlet and a drain outlet at both ends. The reducer includes a first reducer 2 and a second reducer 3. The first reducer 2 is connected to the air inlet of the steam drum 1, and the second reducer 3 is connected to the drain outlet of the steam drum 1. The end of the second reducer 3 away from the steam drum 1 is connected to the drain valve 7.

[0020] Several branch pipe connection ports are evenly provided on both sides of the steam drum 1. Each branch pipe connection port is connected to a branch pipe 5 through a branch pipe seat 4. The end of the branch pipe 5 away from the steam drum 1 is connected to the user pipeline through a branch valve 6 and a flange. The branch pipes 5 are horizontally arranged on both sides of the steam drum 1, and the branch pipes 5 are symmetrical about the central axis of the steam drum 1.

[0021] The first reducer 2 has a large diameter end connected to the steam drum 1 and a small diameter end connected to the intake pipe 8; the second reducer 3 has a large diameter end connected to the steam drum 1 and a small diameter end connected to the drain valve 7. Specifically, the first reducer 2 and the second reducer 3 are fixedly connected to the steam drum 1, and the second reducer 3 is detachably connected to the drain valve 7.

[0022] The intake manifold device provided by this utility model is shaped like a centipede and has a symmetrical structure, symmetrical about the central axis of the steam drum 1. In this utility model, the length of the branch pipe 5 is 120-200mm, and the distance between adjacent branch pipes 5 on the same side of the steam drum 1 is 180-220mm. The number of branch pipes 5 depends on the number of user pipelines.

[0023] This device can also be used to conduct centralized pressure tests on independent pipelines of the same pressure level within a power plant, making it more flexible in function.

[0024] The intake manifold device for a power plant compressed air system provided by this utility model has its upper part connected to the compressed air system intake pipeline 8 via a first reducer 2 to allow air to enter the device, and its lower part connected to a drain valve 7 via a second reducer 3 to allow compressed air to drain from the steam drum 1. Each branch pipe 5 on both sides of the steam drum 1 is connected to the user pipeline via a branch valve 6 to control the supply of compressed air to the user end.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system, comprising a steam drum (1), a reducer and branch pipes (5), characterized in that: the steam drum (1) is provided with an air inlet and a water outlet at both ends, the reducer comprises a first reducer (2) and a second reducer (3), the first reducer (2) is connected with the air inlet of the steam drum (1), the second reducer (3) is connected with the water outlet of the steam drum (1), and the end of the second reducer (3) away from the steam drum (1) is connected with a water drain valve (7); the steam drum (1) is also provided with a plurality of branch pipe connection ports on both sides, each branch pipe connection port is communicated with a branch pipe (5) through a branch pipe seat (4), and the end of the branch pipe (5) away from the steam drum (1) is connected with a user pipeline through a branch valve (6).

2. The air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system according to claim 1, characterized in that: the branch pipes (5) are horizontally arranged on both sides of the steam drum (1), and a plurality of branch pipes (5) are symmetric about the central axis of the steam drum (1).

3. The air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system according to claim 1, characterized in that: the length of the branch pipe (5) is 120-200 mm, and the spacing between adjacent branch pipes (5) is 180-220 mm.

4. The air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system according to claim 1, characterized in that: the air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system is connected with an air inlet pipeline (8) of the compressed air system through the first reducer (2).

5. The air intake manifold device for a power station compressed air system according to claim 4, characterized in that: the end of the first reducer (2) connected with the steam drum (1) has a large diameter, and the end connected with the air inlet pipeline (8) has a small diameter; the end of the second reducer (3) connected with the steam drum (1) has a large diameter, and the end connected with the water drain valve (7) has a small diameter.