Tower top condensate reflux optimization device of light component removal tower
By designing a condensate reflux optimization device at the top of the light-weight liquid removal tower, and utilizing a combination of a rotating ring and a reflux plate, the problem of condensate clogging the connecting pipe was solved, achieving more efficient steam flow and convenient cleaning, and reducing energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU CHENLI MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
When a conventional light-duty removal tower is in use, the condensate formed by steam condensation can easily clog the connecting pipes, affecting the smooth flow of exhaust gas.
An optimized device for reflux of condensate at the top of the light-duty tower is adopted, which includes components such as a fixed ring, a rotating ring, a reflux plate, and a push spring. Through the design of the rotating ring and the reflux plate, the airflow drives the rotating turbine to rotate, vibrating and removing the condensate. The fixed bolts and push spring facilitate cleaning and reduce friction.
This effectively avoids condensate clogging of the connecting pipes, improves the convenience of the light-weight product removal tower and the steam flow effect, reduces energy consumption, and improves the ease of use and cleaning efficiency of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of light-weight removal towers, and in particular to an optimization device for the reflux of condensate at the top of a light-weight removal tower. Background Technology
[0002] A light component removal tower is a type of chemical equipment primarily used to remove light components from mixtures. It utilizes the difference in volatility of substances to achieve separation. In the production of N-methylpyrrolidone, a light component removal tower is used to remove the monomethylamine produced in the reaction. A light component removal tower typically includes a mixer, preheater, reactor, and distillation system. The reactor is a high-pressure tubular reactor, using electrically heated heat transfer oil to control the reaction temperature. The reaction products enter the distillation system for distillation, first passing through the light component removal tower. The product is methylamine and then enters a light component removal tower for further processing. The concept and technology of light component removal towers have wide applications in the chemical industry. With the development of chemical technology, the design and operation of light component removal towers are constantly optimized to improve separation efficiency and reduce energy consumption. In conventional light component removal towers, the reaction products are placed into the tower body for distillation. The distilled light components enter the next processing stage through the connecting pipe, which facilitates the separation of reaction products. An observation window is installed on the surface of the light component removal tower body to facilitate the observation of the usage status of the tower body.
[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe that when using a conventional light-weight removal tower, the vapor generated during distillation tends to condense into liquid at the top of the tower body. This can easily lead to condensation of the condensate on the inner wall of the connecting pipe, reducing the inner diameter of the connecting pipe and thus affecting the smoothness of the exhaust from the light-weight removal tower's connecting pipe.
[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problem of condensate clogging the connecting pipes during the use of conventional light-weight liquid removal towers, this application provides an optimized device for condensate reflux at the top of the light-weight liquid removal tower.
[0006] The optimized device for reflux of condensate at the top of the light-weight product removal tower provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A device for optimizing the reflux of condensate at the top of a light-weight waste removal tower includes a tower body and a fixed ring. A connecting pipe connects to the top of the tower body, and several observation windows are fixedly installed on the surface of the tower body. A groove is formed at the top of the fixed ring, and several auxiliary blocks are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove. Several rotating beads are slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove. A rotating ring is rotatably installed at one end of each of the rotating beads. The center of the rotating ring is collinear with the center of the fixed ring, and a reflux plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring. The surface of the fixed ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the light-weight waste removal tower, and the dimensions of the inner wall of the fixed ring are compatible with the dimensions of the inner wall of the light-weight waste removal tower. The surface of the rotating ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the light-weight waste removal tower.
[0008] Preferably, the dimensions of the rotating ball surface are adapted to the dimensions of the inner wall of the groove, and a plurality of the rotating balls are arranged in a circular array with the center of the rotating ring as the axis, and the surface of the rotating ball is slidably installed with the top of the auxiliary block.
[0009] Preferably, a rotating turbine is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the rotating ring, the center of the rotating turbine is on the same straight line as the center of the rotating ring, and the top of the rotating turbine is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the fixed ring.
[0010] Preferably, the dimensions of the reflux plate surface are adapted to the dimensions of the inner wall of the rotating ring, and the cross-section of the reflux plate is an inverted cone structure.
[0011] Preferably, a plurality of fixing bolts are fixedly installed on the top of the rotating ring. The plurality of fixing bolts are arranged in a circular array with the center of the reflux plate as the axis. The surface of the fixing bolts is engaged with the inner wall of the reflux plate, and a mounting bracket is engaged with the surface of the fixing bolts. The bottom end of the mounting bracket is movably connected to the top of the reflux plate.
[0012] Preferably, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tower body, and a push spring is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing frame, with the center of the push spring and the center of the mounting frame on the same straight line.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom end of the push spring is fixedly connected to a bearing, and the bottom end of the bearing is rotatably mounted to the top of the mounting bracket.
[0014] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:
[0015] 1. By connecting a fixed ring to the inner wall of the light-light removal tower, a groove is provided at the top of the fixed ring, and a rotating ring is installed on the inner wall of the groove via rotating beads. A reflux plate is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring, so that the rotating beads can move up and down with the help of auxiliary blocks after the rotating ring rotates, thereby vibrating and removing the condensate on the surface of the reflux plate. One end of several rotating beads is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating ring, so as to reduce the friction between the rotating ring and the fixed ring. A rotating turbine is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rotating ring, so as to control the rotation of the rotating turbine with the rising airflow generated during the distillation of the light-light removal tower. An inverted cone-shaped reflux plate is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring, so as to facilitate the backflow of condensate into the light-light removal tower. Compared with the existing technology, the convenience of the light-light removal tower is effectively improved.
[0016] 2. Several fixing bolts can also be installed on the top of the reflux plate. The surface of the fixing bolts is fitted with a mounting bracket, which facilitates cleaning of the reflux plate during long-term use. A push spring is connected to the top of the mounting bracket. The top of the push spring is connected to the inner wall of the light removal tower through the fixing bracket, so that the rotating ring at the bottom of the mounting bracket is kept connected to the fixing ring by the spring. A bearing is connected between the push spring and the mounting bracket to reduce the friction between the push spring and the mounting bracket, thus effectively improving the performance of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the optimized device for reflux of condensate at the top of the light-weight column in the application embodiment;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed ring structure in an embodiment of the application;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the embodiment of the application.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the embodiment of the application.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lightweight tower body; 2. Connecting pipe; 3. Observation window; 4. Fixing ring; 5. Slide groove; 6. Rotating ring; 7. Rotating ball; 8. Auxiliary block; 9. Rotating turbine; 10. Return plate; 11. Mounting bracket; 12. Fixing bolt; 13. Fixing bracket; 14. Push spring; 15. Bearing. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 —4. This application will be described in further detail.
[0023] This application discloses an optimized device for reflux of condensate from the top of a light-weight removal tower, referring to... Figure 1 - Figure 2The system includes a light-weight removal tower body 1. During use, the reaction products are placed inside the light-weight removal tower body 1 for distillation. The distilled light components enter the next processing stage through the connecting pipe 2, facilitating the separation of the reaction products. An observation window 3 is installed on the surface of the light-weight removal tower body 1 to facilitate the observation of the usage status inside the light-weight removal tower body 1. A fixing ring 4 is connected to the inner wall of the light-weight removal tower body 1. A sliding groove 5 is opened at the top of the fixing ring 4. A rotating ring 6 is installed on the inner wall of the sliding groove 5 through a rotating ball 7. The surface of the rotating ring 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the light-weight removal tower body 1, and a reflux plate 10 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 6. The reflux plate 10 is used to block the condensate. After the rotating ring 6 rotates, the rotating ball 7 moves up and down with the help of the auxiliary block 8, thereby vibrating and removing the condensate on the surface of the reflux plate 10, effectively improving the convenience of the light-weight removal tower and avoiding the problem of condensate condensation clogging the connecting pipe 2.
[0024] Reference Figure 2 Several rotating beads 7 are rotatably connected at one end to the surface of the rotating ring 6. The rotating beads 7 reduce the friction between the rotating ring 6 and the fixed ring 4, making it easier for the rotating ring 6 to rotate inside the light-light removal tower 1. A rotating turbine 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rotating ring 6. The surface of the rotating turbine 9 rotates with the bottom of the fixed ring 4. The rotating turbine 9 is controlled by the rising airflow generated during the distillation of the light-light removal tower 1, which facilitates the control of the rotation of the rotating ring 6 and reduces the energy consumption of the device. An inverted cone-shaped reflux plate 10 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 6. The inverted cone-shaped reflux plate 10 facilitates the backflow of condensate into the light-light removal tower 1, preventing condensate from accumulating on the surface of the reflux plate 10 and affecting the steam flow.
[0025] Reference Figure 2 - Figure 4 Several fixing bolts 12 are installed on the top of the reflux plate 10. The surface of the fixing bolts 12 is fitted with a mounting bracket 11. The fixing bolts 12 facilitate the installation and removal of the reflux plate 10, so that the reflux plate 10 can be cleaned after long-term use. The top of the mounting bracket 11 is connected to a push spring 14. The top of the push spring 14 is connected to the inner wall of the light removal tower body 1 through the fixing bracket 13. The spring pushes the mounting bracket 11, so that the rotating ring 6 at the bottom of the mounting bracket 11 is kept connected to the fixing ring 4. This avoids the situation where the rotating ring 6 is stuck at the top of the tower, making it difficult for the rotating ball 7 to contact the auxiliary block 8. A bearing 15 is connected between the push spring 14 and the mounting bracket 11. The bearing 15 reduces the friction between the push spring 14 and the mounting bracket 11, making it more convenient for the rotating ring 6 to rotate.
[0026] The implementation principle of the condensate reflux optimization device at the top of the light-light weight removal tower in this application embodiment is as follows: A fixed ring 4 is connected to the inner wall of the light-light weight removal tower body 1. A groove 5 is provided at the top of the fixed ring 4. A rotating ring 6 is installed on the inner wall of the groove 5 via rotating beads 7. The surface of the rotating ring 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the light-light weight removal tower body 1, and a reflux plate 10 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 6 to shield the condensate. After the rotating ring 6 rotates, the rotating beads 7 move up and down with the help of an auxiliary block 8, thereby vibrating and removing the condensate on the surface of the reflux plate 10, avoiding the problem of condensate condensation and clogging of the connecting pipe 2. One end of several rotating beads 7 is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating ring 6 to facilitate… The friction between the rotating ring 6 and the fixed ring 4 is reduced by the use of the rotating bead 7, which makes it easier for the rotating ring 6 to rotate inside the light-light removal tower body 1. A rotating turbine 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the rotating ring 6. The surface of the rotating turbine 9 rotates with the bottom end of the fixed ring 4, so that the rotating turbine 9 can be controlled by the rising airflow generated during the distillation of the light-light removal tower body 1, which facilitates the control of the rotation of the rotating ring 6 and reduces the energy consumption of the device. The inverted cone-shaped reflux plate 10 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 6, so that the condensate can flow back into the light-light removal tower body 1, avoiding the condensate from accumulating on the surface of the reflux plate 10 and affecting the steam flow.
[0027] Several fixing bolts 12 can also be installed on the top of the reflux plate 10. The surface of the fixing bolts 12 is fitted with a mounting bracket 11, so that the reflux plate 10 can be easily installed and removed with the fixing bolts 12, so that the reflux plate 10 can be cleaned when it is used for a long time. The top of the mounting bracket 11 is connected to a push spring 14. The top of the push spring 14 is connected to the inner wall of the tower body 1 of the light removal tower with the help of the fixing bracket 13, so that the spring can push the mounting bracket 11, thereby keeping the rotating ring 6 at the bottom of the mounting bracket 11 connected to the fixing ring 4, avoiding the situation where the rotating ring 6 is stuck at the top of the tower, making it difficult for the rotating ball 7 to contact the auxiliary block 8. A bearing 15 is connected between the push spring 14 and the mounting bracket 11, so that the friction between the push spring 14 and the mounting bracket 11 can be reduced with the help of the bearing 15, making it more convenient when the rotating ring 6 rotates.
[0028] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A device for optimizing reflux of overhead condensate from a light-removing column, comprising a light-removing column body (1) and a stationary ring (4), characterized in that: The top of the light-removing tower body (1) is connected to a connecting pipe (2), and several observation windows (3) are fixedly installed on the surface of the light-removing tower body (1). The top of the fixed ring (4) is provided with a sliding groove (5). Several auxiliary blocks (8) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding groove (5), and several rotating beads (7) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (5). A rotating ring (6) is rotatably installed at one end of several rotating beads (7). The center of the rotating ring (6) is on the same straight line as the center of the fixed ring (4), and a return plate (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring (6).
2. The light ends column overhead reflux optimization apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the fixed ring (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tower body (1) of the light-weight tower, and the size of the inner wall of the fixed ring (4) is compatible with the size of the inner wall of the tower body (1) of the light-weight tower. The surface of the rotating ring (6) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the tower body (1) of the light-weight tower.
3. The light ends column overhead reflux optimization apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The dimensions of the surface of the rotating ball (7) are adapted to the dimensions of the inner wall of the groove (5). Several rotating balls (7) are arranged in a circular array with the center of the rotating ring (6) as the axis, and the surface of the rotating ball (7) is slidably installed on the top of the auxiliary block (8).
4. The device for optimizing the reflux of condensate at the top of the light-weight product removal tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating turbine (9) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the rotating ring (6). The center of the rotating turbine (9) is on the same straight line as the center of the rotating ring (6), and the top of the rotating turbine (9) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the fixed ring (4).
5. The light ends column overhead reflux optimization apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The dimensions of the reflux plate (10) are compatible with the dimensions of the inner wall of the rotating ring (6), and the cross-section of the reflux plate (10) is an inverted cone structure.
6. The light ends column overhead reflux optimization apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The top of the rotating ring (6) is fixedly equipped with several fixing bolts (12). The fixing bolts (12) are arranged in a circular array with the center of the return plate (10) as the axis. The surface of the fixing bolts (12) is engaged with the inner wall of the return plate (10), and the surface of the fixing bolts (12) is engaged with a mounting bracket (11). The bottom end of the mounting bracket (11) is movably connected to the top of the return plate (10).
7. The light ends column overhead reflux optimization apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the tower body (1) of the light tower is fixedly connected to a fixed frame (13), and a push spring (14) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed frame (13). The center of the push spring (14) and the center of the mounting frame (11) are on the same straight line.
8. The device for optimizing the reflux of condensate at the top of the light-weight product removal tower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom end of the push spring (14) is fixedly connected to a bearing (15), and the bottom end of the bearing (15) is rotatably mounted to the top of the mounting bracket (11).