Preheating pipeline for unit
By designing a preheating pipeline for generator sets, a single preheating pump can serve two generator sets, solving the problems of complex and costly multi-pipelines in existing technologies, and achieving cost reduction and improved maintenance convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING JINYUAN JUNENG ENERGY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing methanol engine unit's preheating pipeline system requires multiple independent pipelines and equipment, resulting in high initial construction costs, large space occupation, complex pipelines, and difficult maintenance.
Design a preheating pipeline for generator units, made of 304 stainless steel. Two generator units are connected by a preheating pump and hot and cold water pipelines respectively. Independent control is achieved by using elbows, tees and ball valves, simplifying the pipeline layout.
It enables two units to share a single preheating pump, reducing initial construction and operating costs, simplifying pipeline layout, improving flexibility and maintenance convenience, and possessing corrosion resistance and high strength.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the technical field of methanol engine unit pipelines, specifically a preheating pipeline for the unit. Background Technology
[0002] A methanol engine unit is a power unit consisting of an engine that uses methanol as fuel and its related supporting equipment. It mainly includes a methanol engine, a fuel supply system, an ignition system, a cooling system, and a lubrication system. The working principle of a methanol engine unit is based on the combustion of methanol. First, the fuel supply system injects methanol into the combustion chamber of the engine, where it mixes with air to form a combustible mixture. For spark-ignition methanol engines, the ignition system generates an electric spark at an appropriate time to ignite the mixture, causing it to burn rapidly and produce high-temperature, high-pressure gas. This gas pushes the piston downward, which in turn drives the crankshaft to rotate via the connecting rod, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy. During this process, the cooling system and the lubrication system work together to ensure the normal operation of all engine components.
[0003] The preheating piping system is divided into cold water piping and hot water piping. In the current existing engine units, each preheating piping only provides preheating services for one unit. This means that more pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment are needed to preheat the corresponding units. This not only increases the initial construction cost, but also occupies more space. In places with limited space, it may lead to layout difficulties. Moreover, the preheating pumps and other equipment in each preheating piping system consume energy. With a large number of units, the number of independent pipes also needs to increase, making the piping more complex. In the long run, the cost is high and the later maintenance is more difficult. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies, addressing the problem that current preheating pipelines only provide preheating services for one unit. This necessitates the installation of more pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment for each unit in each plant, increasing initial construction costs, complicating the pipeline system, and resulting in high maintenance costs.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A preheating pipeline for a generator set includes a base frame for mounting an engine generator set, a preheating pump is provided on the base frame, and a preheating pipeline is provided at the interface of the preheating pump. The preheating pipeline includes a hot water pipeline and a cold water pipeline.
[0007] The hot water pipeline includes a first conduit and a hot water pipe, which are connected by an elbow. The hot water pipe is connected to a first hot water connecting pipe and a second hot water connecting pipe by a tee joint and an elbow, respectively. The first hot water connecting pipe and the second hot water connecting pipe are respectively connected to the hot water ports on the two engine units.
[0008] The cold water pipeline includes a second conduit and a cold water pipe, which are connected by an elbow. The cold water pipe is connected to a first cold water connecting pipe and a second cold water connecting pipe via a tee and an elbow, respectively. The first cold water connecting pipe and the second cold water connecting pipe are respectively connected to the cold water inlets on the two engine units.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper ends of the first hot water connecting pipe and the second hot water connecting pipe are respectively provided with a first ball valve and a second ball valve.
[0010] Furthermore, a third ball valve and a fourth ball valve are respectively installed at the upper ends of the first cold water connecting pipe and the second cold water connecting pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, the hot water pipe is equipped with multiple first pipe clamps.
[0012] Furthermore, multiple second pipe clamps are installed on the cold water pipeline.
[0013] Furthermore, a first liquid injection / drainage port is provided at one end of the hot water pipe.
[0014] Furthermore, a second liquid injection and drainage port is provided at one end of the cold water pipe.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This utility model, through the arrangement of a first conduit, a hot water pipe, a first hot water connecting pipe, a second hot water connecting pipe, a second conduit, a cold water pipe, a first cold water connecting pipe, a second cold water connecting pipe, a ball valve, and a liquid injection / drainage port, enables a single preheating pump to simultaneously preheat two units, with each unit independently controllable. This increases flexibility, reduces the installation of energy-consuming equipment such as pipes, valves, and preheating pumps, optimizes the pipeline layout, simplifies the pipeline, reduces initial construction costs and space occupation, simplifies the layout in space-constrained locations, reduces long-term operating costs, and the entire pipeline is detachable for convenient later maintenance. The overall structure is stable, and the pipeline is made of 304 stainless steel, which has strong corrosion resistance, high strength, strong environmental adaptability, and long service life, thus possessing certain practical value.
[0017] The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the preheating pipeline structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom frame structure of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Preheat pump; 3. Hot water pipeline; 31. First conduit; 32. Hot water pipe; 33. First hot water connection pipe; 34. Second hot water connection pipe; 35. First ball valve; 36. Second ball valve; 37. First liquid injection / drain port; 38. First pipe clamp; 4. Cold water pipeline; 41. Second conduit; 42. Cold water pipe; 43. First cold water connection pipe; 44. Second cold water connection pipe; 45. Third ball valve; 46. Fourth ball valve; 47. Second liquid injection / drain port; 48. Second pipe clamp. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.
[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0025] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 1-3A preheating pipeline for a generator set includes a base frame 1 for mounting the generator set. A preheating pump 2 is mounted on the base frame 1. A preheating pipeline is installed at the interface of the preheating pump 2. The preheating pipeline includes a hot water pipeline 3 and a cold water pipeline 4. The pipeline is made of 304 stainless steel, which has the characteristics of strong corrosion resistance, high strength, strong environmental adaptability, and long service life. The hot water pipeline 3 includes a first conduit 31 and a hot water pipe 32, which are connected by an elbow. The hot water pipe 32 is connected by a tee joint and an elbow. A first hot water connection pipe 33 and a second hot water connection pipe 34 are connected, and the first hot water connection pipe 33 and the second hot water connection pipe 34 are respectively connected to the hot water ports on the two engine units; the cold water pipeline 4 includes a second conduit 41 and a cold water pipe 42, which are connected by an elbow. The cold water pipe 42 is connected to the first cold water connection pipe 43 and the second cold water connection pipe 44 by a tee joint and an elbow, and the first cold water connection pipe 43 and the second cold water connection pipe 44 are respectively connected to the cold water ports on the two engine units.
[0026] The above structure enables one preheating pump 2 to preheat two units simultaneously, and the two units can be controlled independently, increasing flexibility, reducing the installation of energy-consuming equipment such as pipes, valves, and preheating pump 2, optimizing the pipeline layout, making the pipeline simpler, reducing initial construction costs and space occupation, simplifying the layout in space-constrained places, reducing long-term operating costs, and the entire pipeline is detachable, facilitating later maintenance. The overall structure is stable and has certain practical value.
[0027] Hot water flow: After the preheating pump 2 is started, hot water flows out from the preheating pump 2, passes through the first conduit 31, hot water pipe 32, first hot water connecting pipe 33, second hot water connecting pipe 34, elbows, tee joints and other pipeline components, and reaches the hot water port of the engine unit to enter the engine. The hot water circulates in the engine, transferring heat to the engine components, raising the engine temperature and reducing wear during cold starts.
[0028] Cold water flow: The water cooled inside the engine (water whose temperature has been relatively reduced can be regarded as "cold water") flows out from the cold water port, returns to the preheating pipeline system, and enters the preheating pump 2 through the first cold water connection pipe 43, the second cold water connection pipe 44, the cold water pipe 42, and the second conduit 41, where it is heated again by the preheating pump 2 to form a cycle.
[0029] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 2The upper ends of the first hot water connecting pipe 33 and the second hot water connecting pipe 34 are respectively provided with a first ball valve 35 and a second ball valve 36. The upper ends of the first cold water connecting pipe 43 and the second cold water connecting pipe 44 are respectively provided with a third ball valve 45 and a fourth ball valve 46. Through the ball valves, the connecting pipes can be opened or closed by rotating the valve core, which can control the flow of the medium in the pipeline. It has the characteristics of simple structure and good sealing performance. Multiple first pipe clamps 38 are provided on the hot water pipeline 3, and multiple second pipe clamps 48 are provided on the cold water pipeline 4. Through the pipe clamps, the pipeline is fixed to prevent the pipeline from shaking or displacement, and to ensure the stability and sealing of the pipeline connection. One end of the hot water pipeline 32 is provided with a first liquid injection and drainage port 37, and one end of the cold water pipeline 42 is provided with a second liquid injection and drainage port 47. Through the liquid injection and drainage ports, liquid media such as coolant and lubricating oil can be added to the system, and liquid in the system can be drained during maintenance and repair.
[0030] The present invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A preheating line for a unit, comprising a base frame (1) for mounting an engine unit, a preheating pump (2) being arranged on the base frame (1), an interface position of the preheating pump (2) being provided with a preheating line, characterized in that, The preheating pipeline includes a hot water pipeline (3) and a cold water pipeline (4). The hot water pipeline (3) includes a first conduit (31) and a hot water pipe (32), which are connected by an elbow. The hot water pipe (32) is connected to a first hot water connecting pipe (33) and a second hot water connecting pipe (34) by a tee joint and an elbow, respectively. The first hot water connecting pipe (33) and the second hot water connecting pipe (34) are respectively connected to the hot water ports on two engine units. The cold water pipeline (4) includes a second conduit (41) and a cold water pipe (42), which are connected by an elbow. The cold water pipe (42) is connected to a first cold water connecting pipe (43) and a second cold water connecting pipe (44) by a tee joint and an elbow, respectively. The first cold water connecting pipe (43) and the second cold water connecting pipe (44) are respectively connected to the cold water inlets on the two engine units.
2. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that The upper ends of the first hot water connecting pipe (33) and the second hot water connecting pipe (34) are respectively provided with a first ball valve (35) and a second ball valve (36).
3. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper ends of the first cold water connecting pipe (43) and the second cold water connecting pipe (44) are respectively provided with a third ball valve (45) and a fourth ball valve (46).
4. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hot water pipe (3) is equipped with multiple first pipe clamps (38).
5. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple second pipe clamps (48) are installed on the cold water pipe (4).
6. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first liquid injection and discharge port (37) is provided at one end of the hot water pipe (32).
7. A pre-heat line for a turbomachine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second liquid injection and discharge port (47) is provided at one end of the cold water pipe (42).