Natural gas impurity removal equipment

The natural gas impurity removal equipment, with its dual filter slots and hydraulic drive structure, enables filter replacement without shutting down the system, solving the production interruption problem caused by traditional filter replacement and ensuring the continuity of natural gas supply and system stability.

CN224167189UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28SHAANXI YANCHANG PETROLEUM GRP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI YANCHANG PETROLEUM GRP
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional filter replacement requires machine shutdown, leading to production interruptions, an inability to respond quickly to increased impurities, and an increased risk of pipeline blockage.

Method used

It adopts a dual filter element slot and hydraulic drive structure to achieve non-stop alternating switching of filter elements. The cylinder drives the column to move, exposing the old filter element slot for replacement, while the new filter element works immediately to ensure filtration efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It ensures the continuity of natural gas supply and system stability, reduces the risk of pipeline blockage, minimizes downtime, and extends equipment life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses natural gas impurity removal equipment which comprises a purification box, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the interior of the purification box, a column body is slidably connected to the interior of the sleeve, two circular through grooves are formed in the outer wall of the column body, and sealing sleeves are fixedly connected to the interiors of the two circular through grooves. And the tops of the two sealing sleeves are fixedly connected with end plates. According to the utility model, a double-filter-element slot position and a hydraulic driving structure are adopted, and the filter elements are replaced without shutdown through alternate switching of the left filter element group and the right filter element group, so that the problem that the filter elements need to be replaced by shutdown in the prior art is thoroughly solved, and the continuity of natural gas supply and the system stability are guaranteed; the system can still keep filtering efficiency, and the pipeline blockage risk is reduced; the exposed old filter element slot position can be directly replaced, and meanwhile, the new filter element group works in place, so that more time is saved compared with the traditional disassembly and replacement; and the service life of equipment can be prolonged by reducing shutdown times.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of natural gas purification technology, and in particular to a natural gas impurity removal device. Background Technology

[0002] Natural gas typically carries various impurities during extraction and transportation, primarily including solid impurities (such as sand, mudstone, rust, and pipeline corrosion products) and liquid impurities (such as free water). These impurities not only reduce the combustion efficiency of natural gas, affecting its calorific value and stability, but can also cause wear and corrosion to gas transmission equipment. Before natural gas enters long-distance pipelines or is used at end-user locations, it must undergo rigorous purification treatment to remove harmful impurities, ensuring safe transportation and gas quality.

[0003] In existing technologies, natural gas filter cartridges can effectively remove impurities such as solid particles, liquid water, and oil from gas during operation, ensuring the stability of the gas transmission system and the safety of equipment. However, replacing traditional filter cartridges often requires system shutdown and a lengthy disassembly, replacement, and debugging process. This process not only leads to production interruptions and affects the continuity of gas supply, but also makes it difficult to respond quickly to sudden increases in impurities, potentially exacerbating pipeline blockage or equipment wear. Therefore, we propose a natural gas impurity removal device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a natural gas impurity removal device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A natural gas impurity removal device includes a purification box, a sleeve fixedly connected inside the purification box, a column slidably connected inside the sleeve, two circular through slots on the outer wall of the column, a sealing sleeve fixedly connected inside each of the two circular through slots, an end plate fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sealing sleeves, and multiple filter elements fixedly interconnected at the bottom of each end plate. A guide assembly is provided at the bottom of the purification box, a horizontal plate is fixedly connected inside the purification box, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the horizontal plate, the outer wall of the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to one end of the column, and an impurity discharge assembly is provided at the bottom of the purification box.

[0007] Preferably, the guide assembly includes an arc-shaped plate, and two connecting rods are fixedly connected inside the purification box. One end of each connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate. By setting the guide assembly, impurities are prevented from being affected by the natural gas intake and thus from moving upward.

[0008] Preferably, the impurity removal component includes a drain pipe, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a collection box. The top of the collection box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box, thereby collecting solid and liquid impurities.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the purification box is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe, and the outer wall of the purification box is fixedly connected to an air inlet pipe.

[0010] Preferably, electronic valves are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the drain pipe and the air inlet pipe, and the opening and closing of the drain pipe and the air inlet pipe are controlled by the electronic valves.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the purification box is fixedly connected to two brackets, which support the purification box.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] This solution employs a dual-filter slot and hydraulic drive structure, enabling filter replacement without shutting down the system through the alternating switching of left and right filter groups. This completely solves the pain point of traditional technology requiring system shutdown for filter replacement, ensuring the continuity of natural gas supply and system stability. The dual-filter structure ensures that the system can maintain filtration efficiency even when there is a sudden increase in impurities, reducing the risk of pipeline blockage. Exposed old filter slots can be directly replaced while new filter groups are already in place and working, saving more time than traditional disassembly and replacement. Reducing downtime extends equipment life. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments 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.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a natural gas impurity removal device proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a natural gas impurity removal device proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a natural gas impurity removal device. Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of a natural gas impurity removal device proposed in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Purification box; 2. Sleeve; 3. Column; 4. Sealing sleeve; 5. End plate; 6. Filter element; 7. Air outlet pipe; 8. Air inlet pipe; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Arc plate; 11. Hydraulic cylinder; 12. Drain pipe; 13. Electronic valve; 14. Collection box; 15. Support. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Depend on Figures 1-4 As shown, a natural gas impurity removal device is disclosed, including a purification box 1. A sleeve 2 is fixedly connected inside the purification box 1, and a column 3 is slidably connected inside the sleeve 2. A sealing ring can be added to the contact surface between the sleeve 2 and the column 3 to improve the sealing performance. Two circular through grooves are opened on the outer wall of the column 3. A sealing sleeve 4 is fixedly connected inside the two circular through grooves. An end plate 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the two sealing sleeves 4. Multiple filter elements 6 are provided inside the two circular through grooves.

[0022] Multiple filter elements 6 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the end plate 5. An air outlet pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the purification box 1. An air inlet pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the purification box 1. A horizontal plate is fixedly connected inside the purification box 1. A hydraulic cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the horizontal plate. The horizontal plate supports the hydraulic cylinder 11. The hydraulic cylinder 11 is equipped with an existing pump station. The outer wall of the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the column 3. The hydraulic cylinder 11 drives the column 3 to move.

[0023] The bottom of the purification box 1 is provided with a guide assembly, which includes an arc plate 10. Two connecting rods 9 are fixedly connected inside the purification box 1. One end of each connecting rod 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc plate 10. The two connecting rods 9 support the arc plate 10. The top of the arc plate 10 has a circular structure.

[0024] The bottom of the purification box 1 is equipped with a waste removal component, which includes a drain pipe 12. One end of the drain pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box 1, and the other end of the drain pipe 12 is fixedly connected to a collection box 14. The collection box 14 can be opened to clean the impurities inside periodically. The top of the collection box 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box 1. Electronic valves 13 are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the drain pipe 12 and the air inlet pipe 8. Two brackets 15 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box 1.

[0025] Working principle: When purifying natural gas, natural gas is connected to the inlet pipe 8 and outlet pipe 7 through existing pipelines. Natural gas enters the purification box 1 through the inlet pipe 8 and is then filtered by multiple filter elements 6 in the circular through-slot on the right side of the column 3. Solid and liquid impurities are intercepted. The purified natural gas flows upward and is discharged from the outlet pipe 7. Impurities on the multiple filter elements 6 fall downward. The electronic valve 13 on the drain pipe 12 can be opened periodically (while the electronic valve 13 on the inlet pipe 8 is closed), allowing solid and liquid impurities to enter the collection box 14 along the drain pipe 12. When multiple filter elements 6 need to be replaced, the cylinder 11 rotates to move the column 3. The column 3 moves to the right, moving the two circular through-slots and the two end plates 5 inside. The movement distance is fixed, so that the left circular through-slot moves to the position of the right circular through-slot, and the right circular through-slot is fully exposed. The replacement does not affect the subsequent purification process of the natural gas.

[0026] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market. Irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. Furthermore, the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0027] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A natural gas impurity removal device, comprising a purification tank (1), characterized in that, The purification box (1) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (2), and a column (3) is slidably connected inside the sleeve (2). Two circular through slots are opened on the outer wall of the column (3). A sealing sleeve (4) is fixedly connected inside the two circular through slots. An end plate (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the two sealing sleeves (4). Multiple filter elements (6) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the end plate (5). A guide assembly is provided at the bottom of the purification box (1). A horizontal plate is fixedly connected inside the purification box (1). A hydraulic cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the horizontal plate. The outer wall of the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the column (3). A waste discharge assembly is provided at the bottom of the purification box (1).

2. The natural gas impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes an arc-shaped plate (10), and two connecting rods (9) are fixedly connected inside the purification box (1). One end of each connecting rod (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate (10).

3. The natural gas impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste removal assembly includes a drain pipe (12), one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box (1), and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a collection box (14), the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the purification box (1).

4. The natural gas impurity removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, An air outlet pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the purification box (1), and an air inlet pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the purification box (1).

5. A natural gas impurity removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Electronic valves (13) are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the drain pipe (12) and the air inlet pipe (8).

6. A natural gas impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the purification box (1) is fixedly connected to two brackets (15).