Homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry
By designing a homogenizer for kaolin slurry, utilizing shearing and flow control components, the problems of low efficiency and high energy consumption in existing technologies are solved, achieving efficient homogenization of slurry with different process concentrations, improving the quality of spray products and reducing energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI XIANGYA NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing kaolin slurry homogenization devices are inefficient, energy-intensive, and cannot adapt to the treatment of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations.
Design a processor that includes a homogenization chamber, a shearing assembly, and a flow control assembly. The processor utilizes an AC variable frequency motor-driven rotor and stator for shearing, and combines a pressure sensor and a solenoid valve to control the inlet and outlet flow rates, thereby achieving efficient homogenization of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations.
It significantly improves the uniformity and stability of the mud, reduces the frequency of nozzle clogging, optimizes the quality of spray products, and adapts to different process requirements by adjusting the flow rate and pressure in real time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kaolin mud treatment technology, and in particular relates to a homogenization processor for kaolin mud. Background Technology
[0002] Kaolin is one of the world's four major non-metallic minerals. It is a type of clay and clay rock mainly composed of kaolinite group clay minerals. It is widely distributed in my country, spanning both northern and southern regions, but its reserves are relatively concentrated, with the south having the largest reserves. Kaolinite group clay minerals are formed by the weathering of feldspar or other silicate minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks in acidic media lacking alkali and alkaline earth metals. Kaolin has excellent properties and a wide range of applications. It possesses advantages such as high whiteness, fine particle size, strong covering power, fast adsorption speed, good acid and alkali resistance, and stable physicochemical properties. Processed kaolin products are widely used in various industries including papermaking, architectural coatings, plastics, high-grade ceramics, and petrochemicals. In the production and processing of kaolin, the homogenization of the slurry is a crucial step, directly affecting the quality and performance of the final product. Chinese utility model CN209869003 U discloses a kaolin slurry conditioning and mixing tank for glass fiber manufacturing. The mixing tank has a stirring shaft in the middle, and the upper end of the stirring shaft passes through a support seat and is connected to the output end of a reducer. Multiple first stirring rods are provided at the lower end of the stirring shaft, and multiple rollers are connected to the first stirring rods. Each roller rests on the bottom of the mixing tank. The bottom of the mixing tank is conical, and a slurry receiving trough is connected to the bottom of the mixing tank. The above device is only suitable for stirring and conditioning kaolin at low speed and cannot be adapted to the treatment of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem solved by this utility model is that the existing kaolin slurry homogenization device has low efficiency, high energy consumption, and poor homogenization efficiency, and cannot adapt to the treatment of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations.
[0004] This utility model provides a homogenization processor for kaolin slurry, including a homogenization chamber, a shearing assembly, and a flow control assembly. The homogenization chamber has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe on both sides, and a top cover on its upper end. The shearing assembly includes a drive motor, a stator, and a rotor. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the top cover, and its output shaft passes through the top cover and connects to the drive end of the rotor. The lower end of the rotor has a gap from the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber. The stator is fixed to the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber. The flow control assembly includes a solenoid valve and a first pressure sensor located in the inlet pipe, a second pressure sensor located in the outlet pipe, and a controller. The controller's input terminal is electrically connected to the first and second pressure sensors, and its output terminal is electrically connected to the solenoid valve.
[0005] Furthermore, if the difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor is less than a preset value P1, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open more; if the difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor is greater than a preset value P2, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open less.
[0006] Furthermore, the rotor includes a rotating base, with a connecting shaft at the upper end of the rotating base, the connecting shaft being connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and a plurality of upper shear columns at the lower end of the rotating base. The plurality of upper shear columns are arranged in two layers at intervals along the circumference of the rotating base, with the inner layer of upper shear columns being longer than the outer layer. The stator includes a fixed base, the fixed base being connected to the bottom surface of the homogenization treatment chamber, and a plurality of lower shear columns at intervals along the circumference of the upper end surface of the fixed base. The lower shear columns are arranged between the inner and outer layers of upper shear columns.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a flow meter installed in the inlet pipe, which is connected to the controller input.
[0008] Furthermore, the top cover is connected to the homogenization chamber by bolts.
[0009] Furthermore, the drive motor is an AC variable frequency motor.
[0010] Furthermore, the homogenization chamber is cylindrical, and the inner wall of the homogenization chamber is coated with a wear-resistant alloy.
[0011] Furthermore, the stator and rotor are made of 304 stainless steel.
[0012] This invention has the following beneficial effects: The shearing component installed in the homogenization chamber can adjust its rotation speed according to different process requirements and material characteristics to adapt to the treatment of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations. It uses mechanical action to quickly disperse and refine the particles in the kaolin slurry, achieving homogenization, dispersion, and emulsification, significantly improving the uniformity and stability of the slurry. When applied before the spraying section, it effectively improves the quality of sprayed products and reduces the frequency of nozzle clogging. At the same time, by installing pressure sensors in the inlet and outlet pipes of the homogenization chamber, the pressure changes inside the chamber can be monitored at all times. The opening of the solenoid valve can be adjusted by the controller to control the slurry flow rate and optimize the homogenization effect. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the homogenization processor for kaolin slurry according to this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the homogenization processor for kaolin mud according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0017] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a homogenization treatment device for kaolin slurry is installed before the spraying section, including a homogenization treatment chamber 1, a shearing assembly, and a flow control assembly.
[0018] The homogenization chamber 1 is cylindrical, and its inner wall is coated with a wear-resistant alloy. The homogenization chamber 1 has an inlet pipe 2 and an outlet pipe 3 on both sides, and a top cover 4 is provided at the top of the homogenization chamber 1. The top cover 4 is connected to the homogenization chamber 1 by bolts for easy daily maintenance.
[0019] The shearing assembly includes a drive motor 5, a stator 6, and a rotor 7. The drive motor 5 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the top cover 4. The output shaft of the drive motor 5 passes through the top cover 4 and connects to the drive end of the rotor 7. The lower end of the rotor 7 has a gap from the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber 1. The stator 6 is fixed to the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber 1. In this embodiment, the drive motor 5 is an AC variable frequency motor, which can adjust its speed according to different process requirements and material characteristics to adapt to the treatment of kaolin slurry with different process concentrations. The stator 6 and rotor 7 are made of 304 stainless steel, which has excellent wear and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term stable operation. The rotor 7 includes a rotating base with a connecting shaft at the upper end, which is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 5. The lower end of the rotating base has several upper shearing columns, which are arranged in two layers along the circumference of the rotating base. The inner layer of upper shearing columns is longer than the outer layer. The stator 6 includes a fixed base connected to the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber 1. The upper surface of the fixed base has several lower shearing columns arranged along the circumference, which are located between the inner and outer layers of upper shearing columns. The upper and lower shear columns can quickly disperse and refine the particles in the kaolin mud through mechanical action, achieving homogenization, dispersion, and emulsification, and significantly improving the uniformity and stability of the mud.
[0020] The flow control component includes a solenoid valve 8, a first pressure sensor 9, and a flow meter 11 located in the inlet pipe 2; a second pressure sensor 10 located in the outlet pipe 3; and a controller. The controller's input terminals are electrically connected to the first pressure sensor 9, the flow meter 11, and the second pressure sensor 10, respectively, and its output terminal is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 8. When the pressure difference between the first pressure sensor 9 and the second pressure sensor 10 is less than a preset value P1, the controller controls the solenoid valve 8 to open more. When the pressure difference between the first pressure sensor 9 and the second pressure sensor 10 is greater than a preset value P2, the controller controls the solenoid valve 8 to close less. The flow meter 11 is used to monitor the slurry flow data in real time and transmit it to the controller for personnel to view.
[0021] All other parts of this utility model that are not described in detail belong to the prior art, and therefore will not be described in detail here.
[0022] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A homogenizer for a kaolin slurry, characterized by, Includes a homogenization chamber, a shearing assembly, and a flow control assembly. The homogenization chamber has inlet and outlet pipes on both sides, and a top cover on the upper end of the homogenization chamber. The shearing assembly includes a drive motor, a stator, and a rotor. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the top cover, and the output shaft of the drive motor passes through the top cover and is connected to the drive end of the rotor. There is a gap between the lower end of the rotor and the bottom end face of the homogenization chamber. The stator is fixed to the bottom end face of the homogenization chamber. The flow control assembly includes a solenoid valve located in the inlet pipe, a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor located in the outlet pipe, and a controller. The input terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, respectively, and the output terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the solenoid valve.
2. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, characterized by, If the difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor is less than a preset value P1, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open more; if the difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor is greater than a preset value P2, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open less.
3. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, wherein, The rotor includes a rotating base, with a connecting shaft at the upper end of the rotating base, which is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The lower end of the rotating base is provided with several upper shear columns, which are arranged in two layers at intervals along the circumference of the rotating base. The upper shear columns of the inner layer are longer than those of the outer layer. The stator includes a fixed base, which is connected to the bottom surface of the homogenization chamber. The upper surface of the fixed base is provided with several lower shear columns at intervals along the circumference, which are arranged between the inner and outer layers of upper shear columns.
4. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a flow meter installed on the inlet pipe, which is connected to the controller input.
5. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, wherein The top cover is connected to the homogenization chamber by bolts.
6. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, wherein The drive motor is an AC variable frequency motor.
7. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The homogenization chamber is cylindrical, and the inner wall of the homogenization chamber is coated with a wear-resistant alloy.
8. The homogenizing processor for kaolin slurry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stator and rotor are made of 304 stainless steel.
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