Standby circulating cooling device

By designing a backup circulating cooling device in the metallurgical water-cooling equipment, and utilizing a circulating cooling system with a water storage tank and serpentine copper pipes, the problem of high water supply temperature was solved, achieving effective cooling in the event of a water outage and extending the equipment's lifespan.

CN224121788UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14YANGCHUN NEW STEEL CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing water supply systems for metallurgical water cooling equipment suffer from poor natural cooling effects due to main pipeline damage or open-air water storage tanks, resulting in high water supply temperatures, which affect heat transfer efficiency and shorten equipment lifespan.

Method used

Design a backup circulating cooling device, including a water storage tank and a serpentine return copper pipe. The water supply and return pipes in the water storage tank are connected to the bypass valve of the water cooling system. The device uses a fan and the serpentine copper pipe to dissipate heat and achieve water source circulating cooling.

Benefits of technology

In the event of a sudden or planned water outage in water-cooled equipment, it provides backup cooling, reduces the supply water temperature, increases cooling intensity, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a standby circulating cooling device, which relates to the technical field of metallurgical water cooling equipment, and comprises a water storage tank and a snakelike water return copper pipe, the snakelike water return copper pipe is arranged at the upper part in the water storage tank, the input end of the snakelike water return copper pipe is connected with a water return pipe, and the water return pipe extends out of the water storage tank; the output end of the snakelike water return copper pipe is connected to the interior of the water storage tank, and a water supply pipe is connected to the lower portion of one side of the water storage tank; the water storage tank serves as a standby circulating cooling water device, the water supply pipe is connected with the water inlet pipe bypass valve of the water cooling system, the water return pipe is connected with the water outlet pipe bypass valve of the water cooling system, and water stored in the water storage tank serves as a water source to be used for pressurization of a water pipeline pump and cooling of water cooling equipment. After the water cools the equipment, the water passes through the water return pipe to the snakelike water return copper for heat dissipation, and returns to the water storage tank for recycling, so that standby cooling is carried out, and the water cooling equipment can be conveniently applied to sudden water cut-off and planned water cut-off.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metallurgical water cooling equipment technology, and in particular to a backup circulating cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] Metallurgical enterprises are equipped with water stations specifically for supplying water to water-cooled equipment. The water station's reservoir is equipped with a pipeline pump, which is connected to the water inlet pipe of the water-cooled equipment through a pipeline. After the water cools the equipment, it returns to the water station's reservoir through the water outlet pipe of the water-cooled equipment for recycling. The water temperature is naturally lowered through the open-air reservoir.

[0003] This cooling system, such as Figure 4 It has the following main drawbacks:

[0004] 1. Even with a backup water pump, water supply cannot be provided normally when the main water supply pipeline and its accessories of the water station are damaged.

[0005] 2. Open-air water storage tanks have poor natural cooling effect. The water temperature becomes uncontrollable after it rises to 60°C. Because scale is easily generated inside the water cooling equipment when the water supply temperature is higher than 60°C, the heat transfer efficiency is reduced and the service life of the water cooling equipment is shortened.

[0006] Therefore, this utility model proposes a backup circulating cooling device to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a backup circulating cooling device, which is convenient for use in the event of sudden or planned water outages in water-cooled equipment.

[0008] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a backup circulating cooling device, including a water storage tank and a serpentine return copper pipe, wherein the serpentine return copper pipe is located above the inside of the water storage tank, the input end of the serpentine return copper pipe is connected to a return pipe and the return pipe extends out of the water storage tank, the output end of the serpentine return copper pipe is connected to the inside of the water storage tank, a water supply pipe is connected to the lower side of one side of the water storage tank and a water supply pipeline pump is provided on the water supply pipe, and a fan is provided above the water storage tank;

[0009] The water supply pipe is used to connect to the water inlet bypass valve of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe is used to connect to the water outlet bypass valve of the water cooling system.

[0010] A further improvement is that: one end of both the return water pipe and the supply water pipe is connected to a metal flexible hose, and the metal flexible hose is equipped with a connector; the supply water pipe is connected to the inlet water pipe bypass valve through the metal flexible hose fitting connector, and the return water pipe is connected to the outlet water pipe bypass valve through the metal flexible hose fitting connector.

[0011] A further improvement is that a support frame is provided at the top edge of the water storage tank, and the fan is located above the support frame.

[0012] A further improvement is that the water cooling system includes water cooling equipment and a main inlet water pipe and a main return water pipe connected to the water cooling equipment. The inlet water pipe bypass valve is connected to the main inlet water pipe through a first bypass branch pipe, and the outlet water pipe bypass valve is connected to the main return water pipe through a second bypass branch pipe.

[0013] A further improvement is that the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with an I-beam base, and there are at least four sets of I-beam bases.

[0014] A further improvement is that a lifting ring is provided above the outside of the water storage tank, and at least three sets of lifting rings are provided.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model uses a water storage tank as a backup circulating cooling water device. The water supply pipe is connected to the bypass valve of the water cooling system's inlet pipe, and the return water pipe is connected to the bypass valve of the water cooling system's outlet pipe. The water stored in the water storage tank is used as the water source. The water supply pipeline pump pressurizes the water and supplies it to the water cooling equipment for cooling. After the water cools the equipment, it passes through the return water pipe to the serpentine return water copper for heat dissipation and returns to the water storage tank for recycling. This provides backup cooling and is convenient for use in the event of sudden or planned water outages of water cooling equipment.

[0017] 2. This utility model uses a serpentine return copper pipe in conjunction with a fan for heat dissipation, thereby achieving water supply temperature regulation, improving cooling intensity, and extending the service life of water-cooled equipment.

[0018] 3. The water storage tank of this utility model is equipped with an I-beam base and lifting rings, which makes it convenient to lift and transport and has multiple functions. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the serpentine return water copper pipe of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water cooling system of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of existing technology.

[0023] The components include: 1. Water storage tank; 2. Copper serpentine return water pipe; 3. Return water pipe; 4. Water supply pipe; 5. Water supply pipeline pump; 6. Fan; 7. Inlet pipe bypass valve; 8. Outlet pipe bypass valve; 9. Water cooling equipment; 10. Metal flexible hose; 11. Support frame; 12. Main inlet water pipe; 13. Main return water pipe; 14. I-beam base; 15. Lifting ring; 16. Water station pool. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To deepen the understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments. The embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, this embodiment proposes a backup circulating cooling device, including a water storage tank 1 and a serpentine return copper pipe 2. The serpentine return copper pipe 2 is located above the interior of the water storage tank 1. The input end of the serpentine return copper pipe 2 is connected to a return pipe 3, and the return pipe 3 extends out of the water storage tank 1. The output end of the serpentine return copper pipe 2 is connected to the interior of the water storage tank 1. A water supply pipe 4 is connected to the lower side of one side of the water storage tank 1, and a water supply pipeline pump 5 is provided on the water supply pipe 4. A fan 6 is provided above the water storage tank 1.

[0027] The water supply pipe 4 is used to connect to the water inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe 3 is used to connect to the water outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. In use, the water storage tank 1 is used as a backup circulating cooling water device. The water supply pipe 4 is connected to the water inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe 3 is connected to the water outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. The water stored in the water storage tank 1 is used as the water source. The water supply pipeline pump 5 pressurizes the water and supplies it to the water cooling equipment 9 for cooling. After the water cools the equipment, it passes through the return water pipe 3 to the serpentine return water copper 2 for heat dissipation and returns to the water storage tank 1 for recycling, thus providing backup cooling.

[0028] Both the return water pipe 3 and the supply water pipe 4 are connected to a metal flexible hose 10 at one end, and the metal flexible hose 10 is equipped with a connector. The supply water pipe 4 is connected to the inlet bypass valve 7 via the metal flexible hose 10 connector, and the return water pipe 3 is connected to the outlet bypass valve 8 via the metal flexible hose 10 connector. In use, the supply water pipe 4 is connected to the inlet bypass valve 7 via the metal flexible hose 10 connector, and the return water pipe 3 is connected to the outlet bypass valve 8 via the metal flexible hose 10 connector. The quick-connect fittings are easy to install.

[0029] A support frame 11 is provided at the top edge of the water storage tank 1, and the fan 6 is located above the support frame 11. The fan 6 is fixed by the support frame 11.

[0030] The water cooling system includes a water cooling device 9 and a main inlet pipe 12 and a main return pipe 13 connecting the water cooling device 9. The inlet bypass valve 7 is connected to the main inlet pipe 12 through a first bypass branch pipe, and the outlet bypass valve 8 is connected to the main return pipe 13 through a second bypass branch pipe. The water storage tank 1 serves as a backup circulating cooling water device. The water supply pipe 4 is connected to the inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return pipe 3 is connected to the outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. The water stored in the water storage tank 1 is used as the water source. The water supply pipe pump 5 pressurizes the water to cool the water cooling device 9. After the water cools the device, it passes through the return pipe 3 to the serpentine return copper 2 for heat dissipation and returns to the water storage tank 1 for recycling. This provides backup cooling and is convenient for use in case of sudden or planned water outages of the water cooling device 9.

[0031] The bottom of the water storage tank 1 is provided with an I-beam base 14, and there are four sets of I-beam bases 14. Three sets of lifting rings 15 are provided on the upper outer side of the water storage tank 1. The water storage tank 1, with its I-beam base 14 and lifting rings 15, is easy to lift and has multiple functions.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, this embodiment proposes a backup circulating cooling device, including a water storage tank 1 and a serpentine return copper pipe 2. The serpentine return copper pipe 2 is located above the interior of the water storage tank 1. The input end of the serpentine return copper pipe 2 is connected to a return pipe 3, and the return pipe 3 extends out of the water storage tank 1. The output end of the serpentine return copper pipe 2 is connected to the interior of the water storage tank 1. A water supply pipe 4 is connected to the lower side of one side of the water storage tank 1, and a water supply pipeline pump 5 is provided on the water supply pipe 4. A fan 6 is provided above the water storage tank 1.

[0034] The water supply pipe 4 is used to connect to the water inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe 3 is used to connect to the water outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. In use, the water storage tank 1 is used as a backup circulating cooling water device. The water supply pipe 4 is connected to the water inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe 3 is connected to the water outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. The water stored in the water storage tank 1 is used as the water source. The water supply pipeline pump 5 pressurizes the water and supplies it to the water cooling equipment 9 for cooling. After the water cools the equipment, it passes through the return water pipe 3 to the serpentine return water copper 2 for heat dissipation and returns to the water storage tank 1 for recycling, thus providing backup cooling.

[0035] A cylindrical open-type water storage tank 1, measuring 1500mm x 1500mm, is constructed from 10mm ordinary carbon steel plate. The water supply pipe 4 is a φ60*5 seamless steel pipe, connected to a water supply pipeline pump 5. A serpentine return water copper pipe 2, consisting of a single φ60*5 copper pipe arranged in a serpentine pattern, extends to the upper part of the water storage tank 1. Copper pipes facilitate cooling due to their good heat transfer properties. After the copper pipes cover the upper part of the water storage tank 1, a φ60*5 seamless steel pipe is connected as the return water pipe 3. An adjustable fan 6 is also included.

[0036] This backup circulating cooling device uses the water storage tank 1 as a backup circulating cooling water system. The water supply pipe 4 is connected to the inlet bypass valve 7 of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe 3 is connected to the outlet bypass valve 8 of the water cooling system. Using the water stored in the water storage tank 1 as the water source, the water supply pipeline pump 5 pressurizes the water to cool the water-cooled equipment 9. After cooling the equipment, the water flows through the return water pipe 3 to the serpentine return copper pipe 2 for heat dissipation, and then returns to the water storage tank 1 for reuse, thus providing backup cooling. This is convenient for both sudden and planned water outages of the water-cooled equipment 9. Furthermore, this product uses the serpentine return copper pipe 2 in conjunction with the fan 6 for heat dissipation, achieving water supply temperature regulation, improving cooling intensity, and extending the service life of the water-cooled equipment 9. In addition, the water storage tank 1 is equipped with an I-beam base 14 and lifting rings 15, facilitating lifting and providing versatility.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A backup circulating cooling device, comprising a water storage tank (1) and a serpentine return copper pipe (2), characterized in that: The serpentine return copper pipe (2) is located above the inside of the water storage tank (1). The input end of the serpentine return copper pipe (2) is connected to the return pipe (3), and the return pipe (3) extends out of the water storage tank (1). The output end of the serpentine return copper pipe (2) is connected to the inside of the water storage tank (1). A water supply pipe (4) is connected to the lower side of one side of the water storage tank (1), and a water supply pipeline pump (5) is provided on the water supply pipe (4). A fan (6) is provided above the water storage tank (1). The water supply pipe (4) is used to connect to the water inlet bypass valve (7) of the water cooling system, and the return water pipe (3) is used to connect to the water outlet bypass valve (8) of the water cooling system.

2. The standby circulating cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the return water pipe (3) and the supply water pipe (4) are connected to a metal hose (10), and the metal hose (10) is provided with a connector. The supply water pipe (4) is connected to the inlet bypass valve (7) through the metal hose (10) and the connector. The return water pipe (3) is connected to the outlet bypass valve (8) through the metal hose (10) and the connector.

3. The standby circulating cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (1) is provided with a support frame (11) at the top edge, and the fan (6) is located above the support frame (11).

4. A backup circulating cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water cooling system includes a water cooling device (9) and a main water inlet pipe (12) and a main water return pipe (13) connected to the water cooling device (9). The water inlet bypass valve (7) is connected to the main water inlet pipe (12) through a first bypass branch pipe, and the water outlet bypass valve (8) is connected to the main water return pipe (13) through a second bypass branch pipe.

5. A backup circulating cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water storage tank (1) is provided with an I-beam base (14), and the I-beam base (14) is provided with at least four sets.

6. A backup circulating cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (1) is provided with a lifting ring (15) on the upper side of the outside, and there are at least three sets of lifting rings (15).