Energy-saving device for steam condensation heat exchange equipment
By introducing components such as distillation columns and condensate tanks into the steam condensation heat exchange equipment, combined with conductivity detection and liquid level control, the problem of difficult control of condensate liquid level is solved, achieving efficient recovery of condensate and maximizing the utilization of heat exchange area, while avoiding damage to steam traps and steam waste.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIUJIANG XINLIANXIN FERTILIZER CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing steam condensation heat exchange equipment, the liquid level of the condensate recovered by the steam trap is not easy to control, the heat exchange area utilization rate is low, the steam trap is prone to jamming and damage, resulting in steam waste and no intuitive and effective monitoring.
The energy-saving device, composed of components such as a distillation column, condensate tank, thermometer, level gauge, and conductivity meter, achieves effective recovery and monitoring of condensate through electrical connection. The conductivity meter controls the direction of condensate, switches between discharge and circulation modes, and improves heat exchange efficiency.
It achieves efficient recycling of condensate, improves the utilization rate of heat exchange area, avoids condensate trap blockage and steam waste, and ensures safe and stable operation of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condensate disposal, and in particular to an energy-saving device for steam condensation heat exchange equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Steam condensing heat exchange equipment is a type of heat exchange device commonly used in industrial fields. Its main function is to condense steam into water through a cooling medium and recover its latent heat, thereby improving energy utilization efficiency. This type of equipment is widely used in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, power, and food for heat recovery and management of steam circulation systems. Its basic principle is that steam exchanges heat with cooling water or other cooling media in the condenser, and the temperature of the steam is reduced through heat transfer, eventually transforming into water or other liquid forms.
[0003] Condensers come in various structural forms, including shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled types. The specific choice depends on factors such as steam volume, cooling requirements, and installation space. Steam condensing heat exchange equipment can not only effectively reduce energy consumption and production costs, but also improve system operating efficiency. Through reasonable design and optimization of equipment operating parameters, equipment lifespan can be extended, and system stability and safety can be guaranteed. In addition, with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, steam condensing heat exchange equipment can also help enterprises reduce emissions and meet the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0004] In chemical production, there are a large number of devices that utilize the latent heat of steam for heating. After the steam condenses, a certain amount of condensate is generated and needs to be sent to a condensate recovery device. Currently, the design uses a steam trap to control the condensate in the heat exchanger to be sent to the condensate recovery device. However, when using a steam trap to recover condensate, it is difficult to control the condensate level in the heat exchanger, and the heat exchange area utilization rate cannot be maximized. The steam trap is also prone to jamming and damage, and steam is discharged while draining water, resulting in steam waste and making it impossible to monitor the process directly and effectively. Therefore, an energy-saving device for steam condensation heat exchange equipment is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an energy-saving device for steam condensation heat exchange equipment, which aims to improve the problems of difficulty in controlling the liquid level of condensate in the heat exchanger when using a steam trap to recover condensate, the inability to maximize the utilization rate of the heat exchange area, the easy jamming and damage of the steam trap, and the discharge of steam while draining water, resulting in steam waste and the inability to conduct intuitive and effective monitoring.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: an energy-saving device for steam condensation heat exchange equipment, comprising a distillation column, a thermometer fixedly connected to the outside of the distillation column, a heat exchange equipment body set outside the distillation column, a condensate tank installed at the bottom of the heat exchange equipment body, a baffle fixedly connected inside the condensate tank, a local level gauge fixedly connected to the left side of the condensate tank, a remote level gauge fixedly connected to the right side of the condensate tank, a conductivity detector fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank, a discharge drain fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank, a recovery port fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank, a recovery regulating valve fixedly connected to the outside of the recovery port, an external discharge port fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank, an external discharge regulating valve fixedly connected to the outside of the external discharge port, a T-junction 2 fixedly connected to the top of the condensate tank, a steam port fixedly connected to the right side of the T-junction 2, a feed regulating valve fixedly connected to the outside of the steam port, a flow meter installed outside the steam port, a T-junction 1 fixedly connected to the left side of the steam port, and a discharge valve fixedly connected to the top of the T-junction 1.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The left side of the three-way valve is fixedly connected to the outside of the heat exchanger body, and the thermometer and the flow meter are electrically connected.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The flow meter and the feed regulating valve are electrically connected, and the flow meter and the discharge valve are electrically connected.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The remote level gauge and the conductivity detector are electrically connected.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The conductivity meter and the recovery regulating valve are electrically connected, and the conductivity meter and the discharge regulating valve are electrically connected.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] The flow meter is installed between the adjacent sides of the discharge valve and the feed regulating valve.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] The recycling port is installed below the conductivity detector, and the discharge port is installed below the recycling port.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] The drain spray is installed below the external discharge port.
[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] In this invention, the heat exchanger body exchanges heat with the distillation column, and in conjunction with the condensate tank, it can switch between discharge and circulation modes, effectively recovering and utilizing the latent heat of steam condensation to heat the material and generate condensate. It also has the advantages of being simple, efficient, not easily damaged, energy-saving, and improving the utilization rate of the heat exchange area. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an energy-saving device for a steam condensation heat exchanger proposed in this utility model.
[0024] Legend:
[0025] 1. Distillation column; 2. Thermometer; 3. Main body of heat exchanger; 4. On-site level gauge; 5. Baffle; 6. Condensate tank; 7. Remote level gauge; 8. Conductivity meter; 9. Recovery regulating valve; 10. External discharge regulating valve; 11. Discharge drain; 12. Feed regulating valve; 13. Flow meter; 14. Discharge valve; 15. T-junction 1; 16. T-junction 2; 17. Steam port; 18. Recovery port; 19. External discharge port. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Reference Figure 1This utility model provides an embodiment of an energy-saving device for a steam condensation heat exchanger, comprising a distillation column 1, a thermometer 2 fixedly connected to the outside of the distillation column 1, a heat exchanger body 3 installed outside the distillation column 1, a condensate tank 6 installed at the bottom of the heat exchanger body 3, a baffle 5 fixedly connected inside the condensate tank 6, a local level gauge 4 fixedly connected to the left side of the condensate tank 6, a remote level gauge 7 fixedly connected to the right side of the condensate tank 6, a conductivity meter 8 fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank 6, a drain 11 fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank 6, a recovery port 18 fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank 6, a recovery regulating valve 9 fixedly connected to the outside of the recovery port 18, an external discharge port 19 fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank 6, and an external discharge regulating valve fixedly connected to the outside of the external discharge port 19. 10. A T-junction 2 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the condensate tank 6. A steam port 17 is fixedly connected to the right side of the T-junction 2 16. A feed regulating valve 12 is fixedly connected to the outside of the steam port 17. A flow meter 13 is installed outside the steam port 17. A T-junction 15 is fixedly connected to the left side of the steam port 17. A discharge valve 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the T-junction 15. The distillation column 1 is used to distill the water inside. The thermometer 2 is used to monitor the temperature inside the distillation column 1 in real time. The heat exchanger body 3 is used to dissipate heat from the water inside the distillation column 1. The condensate tank 6 is used to store liquid. A baffle 5 is used to prevent condensate from entering and causing erosion of the condensate tank 6. A remote level gauge 7 is used to control the operation of the conductivity meter 8. A local level gauge 4 is used to display the volume of liquid inside the condensate tank 6 in real time. The conductivity meter... 8 is used to control the operation of the recovery regulating valve 9 and the external discharge regulating valve 10. The recovery port 18 is used to recover condensate, and the recovery regulating valve 9 is used to control the opening and closing of the recovery port 18. The external discharge port 19 is used to discharge condensate, and the external discharge regulating valve 10 is used to control the opening and closing of the external discharge port 19. The discharge drain 11 is used to exhaust gas and discharge wastewater during the initial start-up. The three-way valve 2 16 is used to connect the heat exchanger body 3, the condensate tank 6, and the steam port 17. The steam port 17 is used to discharge steam. The feed regulating valve 12 is used to control the opening and closing of the steam port 17. The flow meter 13 is used to monitor the temperature in real time and control the opening and closing of the feed regulating valve 12. The three-way valve 15 is used to connect the discharge valve 14 and the steam port 17. The discharge valve 14 is used to discharge steam in an emergency to ensure equipment safety. The left side of the three-way valve 2 16 is fixed. Connected externally to the heat exchanger body 3, allowing it to communicate with other components, thermometer 2 and flowmeter 13 are electrically connected, enabling them to work together. Flowmeter 13 is electrically connected to the feed regulating valve 12 and the discharge valve 14, controlling their operation. Remote level gauge 7 and conductivity meter 8 are electrically connected, allowing them to work together. Conductivity meter 8 is electrically connected to the recovery regulating valve 9 and the external discharge regulating valve 10, enabling it to simultaneously control both valves, thus switching operating modes.The flow meter 13 is installed between the adjacent sides of the discharge valve 14 and the feed regulating valve 12 to ensure their normal operation. The recovery port 18 is installed below the conductivity detector 8, the external discharge port 19 is installed below the recovery port 18, and the discharge drain 11 is installed below the external discharge port 19 to prevent interference between the components during operation.
[0028] Working Principle: When using this device, the temperature of the distillation column 1 is controlled by the steam regulating valve to control the steam feed flow into the heat exchanger body 3. The steam condenses and releases heat in the heat exchanger body 3, heating and vaporizing the process materials. The condensate from the heat exchanger body 3 enters the condensate tank 6. The connecting port at the top of the condensate tank 6 is connected to the steam port 17 via a three-way valve 16, ensuring that the condensate is discharged smoothly using the level difference. During the initial start-up, exhaust gas and polluted wastewater are discharged through the bottom drain 11 of the condensate tank 6. After sampling and analysis, if no solid impurities are found, the drain 11 is closed. When the liquid level in the condensate tank 6 rises to 30%, the destination of the condensate is determined based on the value of the online conductivity meter 8. If the conductivity is ≥40μ If the conductivity is <40μs / cm, the external discharge regulating valve 10 is opened to send the condensate to the circulating water system. If the conductivity is <40μs / cm, the recovery regulating valve 9 is opened to send the condensate to the condensate recovery device. The interlock between the on-site level gauge 4 and the conductivity detector 8 will, if the conductivity is ≥40μs / cm during operation, close the recovery regulating valve 9 and open the external discharge regulating valve 10 simultaneously to switch the condensate to the circulating water system. Under normal circumstances, the feed regulating valve 12 is opened by the flow meter 13 to discharge steam from the steam port 17. If the gas pressure is too high, the flow meter 13 will immediately open the discharge valve 14, and the steam will be quickly discharged from the discharge valve 14, thereby protecting the entire equipment and ensuring its normal operation. Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchange equipment, comprising a rectifying tower (1), characterized in that: A thermometer (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the distillation column (1). A heat exchanger body (3) is installed outside the distillation column (1). A condensate tank (6) is installed at the bottom of the heat exchanger body (3). A baffle (5) is fixedly connected inside the condensate tank (6). A field level gauge (4) is fixedly connected to the left side of the condensate tank (6). A remote level gauge (7) is fixedly connected to the right side of the condensate tank (6). A conductivity meter (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank (6). A drain (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank (6). A recovery port (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank (6). A recovery regulating valve (9) is fixedly connected to the outside of the condensate tank (6). An external discharge port (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condensate tank (6). An external discharge regulating valve (10) is fixedly connected to the outside of the external discharge port (19). A three-way valve (16) is fixedly connected to the top of the condensate tank (6). A steam port (17) is fixedly connected to the right side of the three-way valve (16). A feed regulating valve (12) is fixedly connected to the outside of the steam port (17). A flow meter (13) is installed outside the steam port (17). A three-way valve (15) is fixedly connected to the left side of the steam port (17). A discharge valve (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the three-way valve (15).
2. The energy-saving device for a steam condensing heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side of the three-way connector (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the heat exchanger body (3), and the thermometer (2) and the flow meter (13) are electrically connected.
3. The energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchanger equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow meter (13) and the feed regulating valve (12) are electrically connected, and the flow meter (13) and the discharge valve (14) are electrically connected.
4. The energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchanger equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote level gauge (7) and the conductivity detector (8) are electrically connected.
5. The energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchanger equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductivity meter (8) and the recovery regulating valve (9) are electrically connected, and the conductivity meter (8) and the discharge regulating valve (10) are electrically connected.
6. The energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchanger equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow meter (13) is installed between the discharge valve (14) and the feed regulating valve (12) on adjacent sides.
7. The energy saving device for steam condensing heat exchanger equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling port (18) is installed below the conductivity detector (8), and the discharge port (19) is installed below the recycling port (18).
8. The energy-saving device for a steam condensing heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge drain (11) is installed below the external discharge port (19).