Large-scale production device for reducing wine loss in wine body large-tank blending process

Abstract

The utility model provides a scale production device for reducing wine loss in the wine body large tank blending process, which comprises a compressed air supply system and at least one blending tank, four tangential air inlets are uniformly arranged on the side wall of the blending tank in the circumferential direction, the air inlet direction of the tangential air inlets and the tangent line of the tank wall of the blending tank form an angle of 15-30 degrees, and the air inlet direction of the tangential air inlets and the tangent line of the tank wall of the blending tank form an angle of 15-30 degrees. The compressed air supply system inputs compressed air into the blending tank through the tangential air inlet, an air outlet and a feeding port are formed in the top of the blending tank, and a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the blending tank. According to the large-scale production device disclosed by the utility model, the wine blending efficiency, the energy-saving benefit and the environment-friendly performance are comprehensively improved through the synergistic effect of four-tangential rotational flow stirring and multi-tank parallel connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of winemaking technology, and in particular to a large-scale production device for reducing wine loss during the blending process in large tanks. Background Technology

[0002] In existing wine blending techniques, mechanical stirring is performed at 50m... 3 The above-mentioned large tanks cannot be used due to insufficient torque. Large tank blending typically uses single-inlet compressed air agitation. However, traditional compressed air agitation systems, while using a single-inlet structure, introduce compressed air into the tank as a vertical jet, causing bubbles to rise in a straight line and form localized "air columns." This results in preferential convection only in the axial direction, leading to low radial mixing efficiency. Furthermore, as the solvent volume in the tank increases, the turbulence range generated by the single inlet decreases sharply, creating mixing blind zones at the bottom and edges of the tank. To improve mixing efficiency, the supply air pressure often needs to be increased, but high-pressure airflow exacerbates alcohol evaporation, leading to increased alcohol loss. Some existing technologies use paddle agitators, but their torque limitations prevent them from being adapted to tanks with a diameter exceeding 3 meters.

[0003] Designing a production device that can be adapted to large-scale blending has become an urgent need in the field of wine blending. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention proposes a large-scale production device to reduce wine loss during the blending process in large tanks, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: This utility model provides a large-scale production device for reducing wine loss during the blending process in large tanks, including a compressed air supply system and at least one blending tank. The side wall of the blending tank is evenly provided with four tangential air inlets. The air inlet direction of the tangential air inlets is at an angle of 15-30° to the tangent of the tank wall. The compressed air supply system inputs compressed air into the blending tank through the tangential air inlets. The top of the blending tank is provided with an air outlet and a feed inlet, and the bottom of the blending tank is provided with a discharge outlet.

[0006] In some implementations, a pneumatic proportional control valve is also included, with each tangential air inlet connected to the compressed air supply system via the pneumatic proportional control valve.

[0007] In some implementations, the four tangential air inlets are arranged at equal intervals along the height of the tank.

[0008] In some embodiments, the compressed air supply system includes an air compressor and a buffer tank, wherein the air outlet of the air compressor is connected to the air inlet at the top of the buffer tank, and the air outlet at the bottom of the buffer tank is connected to different tangential air inlets.

[0009] In some implementations, a condenser and a recovery tank are also included, with the outlet of the mixing tank connected to the recovery tank via the condenser.

[0010] In some embodiments, a breather valve is connected to the top of the recovery tank.

[0011] In some implementations, a spray cleaning head is also provided on the top of the mixing tank.

[0012] In some implementations, a sampling port is also provided on the side of the mixing tank.

[0013] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0014] This utility model's large-scale production device achieves a comprehensive improvement in wine blending efficiency, energy saving benefits, and environmental performance through the synergistic effect of four-tangential swirling agitation, condensation recovery system, and multiple tanks connected in parallel. At the same time, through fully enclosed recovery and pressure-linked depressurization design, it ensures a reduction in volatile organic compound emissions, combining adaptability to large-scale production with compliance with green manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the large-scale production device of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1-Compressed air supply system, 2-Blending tank, 3-Pneumatic proportional control valve, 4-Condenser, 5-Recovery tank, 6-Breathe valve, 7-Spray cleaning head, 11-Air compressor, 12-Buffer tank, 21-Tangential air inlet, 22-Air outlet, 23-Feed inlet, 24-Discharge outlet, 25-Sampling port. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0020] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "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 application and simplifying the description, 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 application.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments of this invention pertain. If any definition stated in this section is contrary to or otherwise inconsistent with a definition stated in a patent, patent application, published patent application, or other publication incorporated herein by reference, the definitions listed here shall prevail over those incorporated herein by reference.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the large-scale production device for reducing wine loss during the blending process in large tanks according to this utility model includes a compressed air supply system 1 and at least one blending tank 2. The side wall of the blending tank 2 is evenly provided with four tangential air inlets 21. The air inlet direction of the tangential air inlets 21 is at an angle of 15-30° to the tangent of the tank wall of the blending tank 2. The compressed air supply system 1 inputs compressed air into the blending tank 2 through the tangential air inlets 21. The top of the blending tank 2 is provided with an air outlet 22 and a feed inlet 23, and the bottom of the blending tank 2 is provided with a discharge outlet 24.

[0024] The compressed air supply system 1 supplies compressed air into the blending tank 2 through four tangential air inlets 21 on the side wall at a tangential angle of 15-30°. The airflow enters tangentially along the tank wall, forming a spiral upward vortex that drives the liquor to generate centrifugal force for stratified mixing, avoiding the uneven mixing problem caused by the vertical floating of bubbles in traditional single-inlet systems. Multiple blending tanks 2 can be connected in parallel to the same compressed air system, and large-scale continuous production can be achieved by independently adjusting the air intake of each tank, without affecting the overall production capacity during maintenance of a single tank.

[0025] In some embodiments, a pneumatic proportional control valve 3 is also included, and each tangential air inlet 21 is connected to the compressed air supply system 1 through the pneumatic proportional control valve 3.

[0026] Each tangential air inlet 21 is connected to the compressed air supply system 1 via an independent pneumatic proportional regulating valve 3, and the valve opening is independently controlled by an external controller. By adjusting the airflow ratio of the four tangential air inlets, local turbulence inside the tank is eliminated, making the swirling trajectory more stable.

[0027] In some embodiments, four tangential air inlets 21 are arranged at equal intervals along the height direction of the tank.

[0028] When the liquid level falls below a certain air inlet, the system automatically closes the pneumatic proportional control valve 3 of the high-level air inlet, only using the low-level air inlet to supply air, thus avoiding airflow waste. At normal liquid levels, all four air inlets operate simultaneously, forming four layers of superimposed vortexes, enhancing the turbulence intensity inside the tank and eliminating mixing dead zones. For components of different densities (such as base wine and flavor extracts), the multi-layered vortexes generated by the equidistant air inlets can break down density interfaces layer by layer, shortening the mixing time.

[0029] In some embodiments, the compressed air supply system 1 includes an air compressor 11 and a buffer tank 12. The air outlet of the air compressor 11 is connected to the air inlet at the top of the buffer tank 12, and the air outlet at the bottom of the buffer tank 12 is connected to different tangential air inlets 21.

[0030] In the above embodiments, a pressure sensor is installed on the surface of the buffer tank 12 to monitor the pressure inside the buffer tank 12. The air compressor removes the compressed air source and stores it through the buffer tank 12.

[0031] In some embodiments, the system also includes a condenser 4 and a recovery tank 5, with the gas outlet 22 of the mixing tank 2 connected to the recovery tank 5 via the condenser 4.

[0032] The alcohol vapor that evaporates during the mixing process in the mixing tank 2 enters the condenser 4 through the outlet 22. The vapor is cooled and condensed in the condenser 4 after heat exchange to form liquid alcohol, which finally flows into the recovery tank 5 for recycling and storage.

[0033] In some embodiments, a breather valve 6 is connected to the top of the recovery tank 5, and a recovery liquid outlet is provided at the bottom of the recovery tank.

[0034] In the above embodiments, when the gas pressure in the recovery tank 5 is maintained between -0.1 kPa and 0.3 kPa, the breathing valve remains closed to ensure that the alcohol vapor is completely condensed and the liquid hand protector is applied. When the pressure in the recovery tank 5 exceeds the threshold, the breathing valve 6 opens to release pressure. At the same time, the breathing valve 6 can also perform negative pressure compensation.

[0035] In some embodiments, the top of the mixing tank 2 is also provided with a spray cleaning head 7, and the bottom of the mixing tank 2 is also provided with a liquid outlet pipe, which is connected to the discharge port 24. A drain valve and a drain pipe are separately connected to the liquid outlet pipe.

[0036] In the above embodiments, the spray cleaning head 7 is used to spray and clean the mixing tank 2. The cleaning wastewater can be discharged through the discharge port 24 and the discharged cleaning wastewater can be stored in a specific container through the sewage pipe and sewage valve.

[0037] In some embodiments, a sampling port 25 is also provided on the side of the mixing tank 2.

[0038] In the above embodiments, there can be multiple sampling ports 25. Multiple sampling ports are arranged at intervals along the height of the mixing tank 2. Different sampling ports can be used to sample and / or test the wine at different heights, thereby making a real-time judgment on the mixing effect.

[0039] In some embodiments, a manhole is provided on the side of the mixing tank 2, through which the interior of the mixing tank 2 can be cleaned and maintained.

[0040] In some embodiments, a level gauge is also connected to the side of the mixing tank 2, through which the liquid level in the mixing tank 2 can be observed in real time.

[0041] The workflow of the production apparatus in the above embodiments is as follows:

[0042] Mixing stage of the wine:

[0043] Inject base liquor or liquid raw materials into inlet 23 until the level gauge shows 90%, and simultaneously start air compressor 11 to supply air.

[0044] The four tangential air inlets 21-stage pressurization (initially 0.3MPa → 0.5MPa) creates a clockwise swirling flow inside the tank;

[0045] Real-time monitoring of wine uniformity (sampling port 25), and shutting off the air intake once the standard is met.

[0046] Gas recovery stage:

[0047] The gas from outlet 22 is cooled to below 8°C by condenser 4, and the alcohol condenses and flows into recovery tank 5.

[0048] When the liquid level in recovery tank 5 reaches 80%, the pneumatic discharge port automatically returns the alcohol pump to distribution tank 2.

[0049] Cleaning and maintenance phase:

[0050] After the operation is completed, the spray cleaning head 7 sprays the tank wall with 60℃ hot water at 0.4MPa, and the CIP program circulates and cleans for 30 minutes.

[0051] After the wastewater is discharged through the sewage pipe, the pressure relief function of the breather valve 6 is manually tested (0.8kPa±0.1kPa).

[0052] Effect verification:

[0053] Multi-tank parallel test: Simultaneous start of 4 50m 3 For mixing tank 2, the gas supply pressure fluctuation is ≤±3%, and the standard deviation of mixing uniformity is SD≤0.0015 (better than the industry standard).

[0054] Recovery efficiency test: The initial alcohol concentration was 3.8 mg / L, and the residual concentration after condensation was 0.25 mg / L, with a recovery rate of 93.6%.

[0055] Safety redundancy design:

[0056] When the system pressure exceeds the limit (>0.8MPa), the automatic pressure relief valve of buffer tank 12 is activated, and the breather valve 6 is opened in conjunction, with a pressure relief time of <5 seconds.

[0057] Wine spoilage control:

[0058] Traditional single-jar wine spoilage rate: 1.2%

[0059] The measured wine loss rate of this device is 0.25% (recovery efficiency 92.3%).

[0060] Energy consumption data:

[0061] Compressed air energy consumption reduced by 72% (optimized distribution through parallel operation of multiple tanks); mixing time reduced to ≤1.5 hours (compared to 4 hours for traditional processes).

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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. A large-scale production apparatus for reducing wine loss during the blending process in large tanks, characterized in that, It includes a compressed air supply system (1) and at least one mixing tank (2). The side wall of the mixing tank (2) is uniformly provided with four tangential air inlets (21). The air inlet direction of the tangential air inlets (21) is at an angle of 15-30° to the tangent of the tank wall of the mixing tank (2). The compressed air supply system (1) inputs compressed air into the mixing tank (2) through the tangential air inlets (21). The top of the mixing tank (2) is provided with an air outlet (22) and a feed inlet (23). The bottom of the mixing tank (2) is provided with a discharge outlet (24).

2. The reduced wine loss in bulk wine blending process, scale production apparatus of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a pneumatic proportional control valve (3), and each tangential air inlet (21) is connected to the compressed air supply system (1) through the pneumatic proportional control valve (3).

3. The reduced beer loss in bulk tank blending process, large scale production apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, Four tangential air inlets (21) are set at equal intervals along the height of the tank.

4. The reduced beer loss in bulk tank blending process, large scale production apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The compressed air supply system (1) includes an air compressor (11) and a buffer tank (12). The air outlet of the air compressor (11) is connected to the air inlet at the top of the buffer tank (12), and the air outlet at the bottom of the buffer tank (12) is connected to different tangential air inlets (21).

5. The reduced beer loss in bulk tank blending process, large scale production apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, It also includes a condenser (4) and a recovery tank (5), and the outlet (22) of the mixing tank (2) is connected to the recovery tank (5) through the condenser (4).

6. The reduced wine loss in bulk wine blending process, scale production apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The top of the recycling tank (5) is connected to a breather valve (6).

7. The reduced beer loss in bulk tank blending process, large scale production apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The top of the mixing tank (2) is also equipped with a spray cleaning head (7).

8. The reduced beer loss in bulk tank blending process, large scale production apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The mixing tank (2) also has a sampling port (25) on its side.

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