Ceramic membrane assembly and unit group using same

By designing ceramic membrane modules and unit groups, the problems of water hammer effect and uneven flow distribution in traditional beer filtration equipment have been solved, achieving a more efficient beer filtration effect and extending the service life of the equipment.

CN224180646UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01CHENGDU KAICHENG LIGHT IND PHARM EQUIP CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGDU KAICHENG LIGHT IND PHARM EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional beer filtration equipment suffers from insufficient pipeline volume, resulting in significant water hammer effect and uneven flow distribution, which leads to premature blockage of local membrane modules and affects filtration efficiency.

Method used

The system employs ceramic membrane modules and unit groups, including a water receiving tray, twelve single membrane units, and two empty membrane units, which are connected in series through six connecting pipes. Combined with a booster pump and circulation pipes, it utilizes the cross-flow filtration principle to expand the internal volume of the circulation pipes, reduce the water hammer effect, and extend the filtration time through reverse and forward cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It effectively increases the internal volume of the circulation pipe, reduces the water hammer effect, extends the filtration time, and improves filtration efficiency and equipment stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ceramic membrane assembly and a unit group applying the ceramic membrane assembly, and belongs to the field of beer filtration, the ceramic membrane assembly comprises a water receiving chassis, twelve single membrane groups and two empty membrane groups, the top of the water receiving chassis is provided with a frame, the twelve single membrane groups are connected in series through six communicating pipes, and the two empty membrane groups are communicated with the frame. The inner wall of each single membrane group is fixedly connected with a clear liquid outlet a, the side wall of the water receiving chassis is provided with a booster pump, the input end of the booster pump is fixedly connected with a membrane group inlet, the output end of the booster pump is fixedly connected with a flow guide channel, and two clear liquid upper outlet pipelines are communicated between the two empty membrane groups and the twelve single membrane groups. The inner wall of the upper clear liquid outlet pipeline is fixedly connected with a lower clear liquid outlet pipeline; by arranging twelve groups of single membrane groups and adopting a 2-serial * 6-parallel topological structure, and arranging two empty membrane groups at the tail end, the volume in the circulating pipe is effectively enlarged, the water hammer is reduced, the filtering time is prolonged, and the filtering efficiency is ensured.
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Ceramic membrane module and unit assembly using the module Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beer filtration technology, and more particularly to ceramic membrane modules and unit groups using the same module. Background Technology

[0002] Beer filtration is the final barrier in the brewing process, making beer filtration equipment a crucial component. It ensures that the final beer meets drinking standards and utilizes filtration unit groups.

[0003] Traditional parallel systems suffer from insufficient pipeline volume, resulting in significant water hammer effects (pressure fluctuations of ±0.5MPa) and uneven flow distribution among parallel membrane modules (deviation >20%), leading to premature blockage of some membrane modules and affecting filtration efficiency. To address these issues, this application proposes a ceramic membrane module and a unit group using the module. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a ceramic membrane module and a unit group using the module, which overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and aims to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: a ceramic membrane module and a unit group using the module, including a water receiving base, twelve single membrane modules and two empty membrane modules. A frame is installed on the top of the water receiving base. The twelve single membrane modules are connected in series through six connecting pipes. Each single membrane module has a clear liquid outlet a fixedly connected to its inner wall. A booster pump is installed on the side wall of the water receiving base. The input end of the booster pump is fixedly connected to the membrane module inlet. The output end of the booster pump is fixedly connected to a flow guide channel. Two clear liquid upper outlet pipes are connected between the two empty membrane modules and the twelve single membrane modules. A clear liquid lower outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clear liquid upper outlet pipe. A cleaning liquid outlet b is fixedly connected to the outer edge of each of the twelve single membrane modules. An exhaust pipe is connected to the outer edge of each of the twelve single membrane modules. A sewage pipe c, sewage pipe b, and sewage pipe a are fixedly connected to the outer edge of each of the twelve single membrane modules. A membrane module outlet is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the clear liquid upper outlet pipe.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame, a stud is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate, a nut is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the stud, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stud.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the anti-slip mat can be stably placed on top of the water-receiving base, thereby ensuring that the frame can be stably set above the water-receiving base and preventing it from easily tipping over or shaking.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, two wire grooves are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the frame.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for users to place the wire harness inside the wire groove 7 for positioning the wire harness.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a circulation pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clear liquid outlet pipe, and a valve is installed inside the circulation pipe.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the fermented waste yeast can be smoothly discharged to the outside world through a circulation pipeline.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a circulation pump is fixedly installed on the top of the frame, and a circulation pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the circulation pump.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the turbid beer can be circulated from the inlet into the circulation pipe.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the single membrane assembly is fixedly connected to a passage pipe, and the passage pipe is connected to the upper outlet pipe of the clear liquid.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the beer that has been filtered by a single membrane module can be discharged into a beer tank for collection and storage through the clear liquid outlet pipe.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, a waste yeast liquid outlet is fixedly connected to the top of the frame, and the waste yeast liquid outlet is connected to a circulation pipeline.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, backwashing can be performed by opening the waste yeast liquid outlet branch valve, the top and bottom valves of the waste yeast liquid outlet, and the bottom drain valve. Forward cleaning can be performed by opening the circulation pipe inlet valve and following the filter pipeline opening method. The liquid at the outlet returns to the cleaning liquid station.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, two empty membrane groups are installed inside the frame, and the circulation pipe is connected to the two empty membrane groups and twelve single membrane groups.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, filtration can be performed using the cross-flow filtration principle, and the internal volume of the circulation pipe can be increased by using two empty membrane groups, thereby reducing water hammer and extending the filtration time.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0021] The ceramic membrane module and the unit group using the module are configured with twelve single membrane groups in a 2-series × 6-parallel topology, and two empty membrane groups at the end, which effectively increases the internal volume of the circulation pipe, reduces water hammer, extends the filtration time, and ensures filtration efficiency.

[0022] The ceramic membrane module and the unit assembly using the module can be backwashed by setting up a circulation pipeline and opening the waste yeast liquid outlet branch valve, the top and bottom valves of the waste yeast liquid outlet, and the bottom drain valve. Forward cleaning can be performed by opening the circulation pipe inlet valve and following the filter pipeline opening method. The liquid exiting the outlet returns to the cleaning liquid station. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in Figure 3 of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 is a side view of the structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 is an enlarged structural diagram of point B in Figure 1 of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of this application.

[0028] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Water receiving base; 2. Frame; 3. Fixing plate; 4. Stud; 5. Anti-slip pad; 6. Nut; 7. Cable tray; 8. Single membrane module; 9. Empty membrane module; 10. Connecting pipe; 11. Clear liquid outlet a; 12. Booster pump; 13. Membrane module inlet; 14. Flow guide channel; 15. Clear liquid upper outlet pipe; 16. Clear liquid lower outlet pipe; 17. Circulation pipe; 18. Cleaning fluid outlet b; 19. Waste yeast liquid outlet; 20. Circulation pump; 21. Membrane module outlet; 22. Sewage pipe c; 23. Sewage pipe b; 24. Sewage pipe a; 25. Exhaust pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1-5, the ceramic membrane module and the unit assembly using this module include a water receiving chassis 1, twelve single membrane modules 8, and two empty membrane modules 9. A frame 2 is mounted on the top of the water receiving chassis 1. The twelve single membrane modules 8 are connected in series via six connecting pipes 10. Each single membrane module 8 has a clear liquid outlet a11 fixedly connected to its inner wall. A booster pump 12 is mounted on the side wall of the water receiving chassis 1. The input end of the booster pump 12 is fixedly connected to a membrane module inlet 13, and the output end of the booster pump 12 is fixedly connected to a flow guide channel 14. Two clear liquid upper outlet pipes 15 are connected between the empty membrane group 9 and the twelve single membrane groups 8. A clear liquid lower outlet pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clear liquid upper outlet pipe 15. A cleaning liquid outlet b18 is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the twelve single membrane groups 8. An exhaust pipe 25 is connected to the outer edge of the twelve single membrane groups 8. A sewage discharge pipe c22, a sewage discharge pipe b23, and a sewage discharge pipe a24 are fixedly connected to the outer edge of the twelve single membrane groups 8 respectively. A membrane group outlet 21 is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the clear liquid upper outlet pipe 15.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a fixing plate 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame 2. A stud 4 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate 3. A nut 6 is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the stud 4. An anti-slip pad 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stud 4, so that the anti-slip pad 5 can be stably placed on the top of the water receiving base 1, thereby ensuring that the frame 2 can be stably set above the water receiving base 1 and preventing it from easily tipping over or shaking.

[0032] Referring to Figure 3, two wire grooves 7 are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the frame 2, which makes it easy for users to place the wire harness into the inside of the wire grooves 7 for positioning the wire harness.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1, a circulation pipe 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clear liquid outlet pipe 15. A valve is installed inside the circulation pipe 17 so that the waste yeast after fermentation can be smoothly discharged to the outside through the circulation pipe 17.

[0034] Referring to Figures 3 and 5, a circulation pump 20 is fixedly installed on the top of the frame 2, and a circulation pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the circulation pump 20, so that beer and turbid liquor enter the circulation pipe from the inlet and circulate.

[0035] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a passage pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the single membrane module 8, and the passage pipe is connected to the clear liquid outlet pipe 15, so that the beer and sake filtered by the single membrane module 8 can be discharged into the beer tank for collection and storage through the clear liquid outlet pipe 15.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1, the top of the frame 2 is fixedly connected to a waste yeast liquid outlet 19, which is connected to the circulation pipe 17. This allows backwashing to be performed by opening the branch valve of the waste yeast liquid outlet 19, the top and bottom valves of the waste yeast liquid outlet 19, and the bottom drain valve. Forward cleaning can be performed by opening the circulation pipe inlet valve and following the filter pipe opening method. The liquid at the outlet returns to the cleaning liquid station.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1, two empty membrane groups 9 are installed inside the frame 2, and the circulation pipe is connected to the two empty membrane groups 9 and the twelve single membrane groups 8, so that filtration is carried out by using the cross-flow filtration principle. The two empty membrane groups 9 can be used to expand the internal volume of the circulation pipe, reduce water hammer, and extend the filtration time.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] Filtration: The fermentation broth enters from the membrane module inlet 13, passes through the booster pump 12 and the flow channel 14, and enters the circulation pipe 17. The circulation pump 20 is turned on, and using the cross-flow filtration principle, the clear liquid from the twelve single membrane modules 8 passes through the clear liquid outlet a11, is collected by the clear liquid upper outlet pipe 15, and exits from the membrane module outlet 21, flowing to the sake tank for storage.

[0040] The turbid liquid from the twelve single membrane modules 8 is kept in the circulation pipe 17. When the filtration is finished, the waste yeast can be discharged through the waste yeast liquid outlet 19, or it can be directly discharged through the sewage pipes c22, b23 and a24.

[0041] Forward circulation cleaning: The cleaning solution enters from the membrane module inlet 13, passes through the booster pump 12, and enters the circulation pipeline 17 through the guide channel 14. The circulation pump 20 is turned on, and using the cross-flow filtration principle, the clear liquid from the twelve single membrane modules 8 passes through the clear liquid outlet a11, is collected by the clear liquid upper outlet pipeline 15, and exits from the membrane module outlet 21, flowing to the cleaning liquid tank for recovery.

[0042] Reverse cleaning discharge: The cleaning solution enters from the membrane module inlet 13, passes through the booster pump 12 and the guide channel 14, and enters the upper outlet pipe 15 and the lower outlet pipe 16 of the clean liquid to backwash the membrane. The backwash liquid permeates into the circulation pipe 17 and is directly discharged through the drain pipes c22, b23 and a24.

[0043] Reverse circulation cleaning: The cleaning solution enters from the membrane module inlet 13, and enters the upper outlet pipe 15 and lower outlet pipe 16 of the clean liquid through the guide channel 14 of the booster pump 12 to backwash the membrane. The backwash liquid permeates into the circulation pipe 17 and flows to the cleaning liquid tank for recovery through the cleaning liquid outlet b18.

[0044] When the fermentation broth or cleaning solution enters the membrane module through the membrane module inlet 13, the gas inside the membrane module is fully discharged through the exhaust pipe 25. If the gas is not completely discharged, the circulation flow rate of the circulation pump 20 will be unstable, and cavitation will affect the circulation effect of filtration and cleaning.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] The present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these descriptions are exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present invention based on its spirit and principles, and these modifications and variations are also within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ceramic membrane module, comprising a water receiving tray (1), twelve single membrane modules (8), and two empty membrane modules (9), characterized in that, A frame (2) is installed on the top of the water receiving tray (1). The twelve single membrane modules (8) are connected in series by six connecting pipes (10). The inner wall of each single membrane module (8) is fixedly connected to a clear liquid outlet a (11). A booster pump (12) is installed on the side wall of the water receiving tray (1). The input end of the booster pump (12) is fixedly connected to a membrane module inlet (13). The output end of the booster pump (12) is fixedly connected to a guide channel (14). There are two connections between the two empty membrane modules (9) and the twelve single membrane modules (8). The upper outlet pipe (15) of the clear liquid is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper outlet pipe (15) of the clear liquid, and the lower outlet pipe (16) of the clear liquid is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the twelve single membrane groups (8). The outer edge of the twelve single membrane groups (8) is connected to the exhaust pipe (25). The outer edges of the twelve single membrane groups (8) are respectively fixedly connected to the sewage pipe c (22), sewage pipe b (23) and sewage pipe a (24). The outer edge of the upper outlet pipe (15) of the clear liquid is fixedly connected to the membrane group outlet (21).

2. The ceramic membrane module according to claim 1, characterized in that A fixing plate (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame (2). A stud (4) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate (3). A nut (6) is threadedly connected to the outer edge of the stud (4). An anti-slip pad (5) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stud (4).

3. The ceramic membrane module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two wire grooves (7) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the frame (2).

4. The ceramic membrane module of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the clear liquid outlet pipe (15) is fixedly connected to a circulation pipe (17), and a valve is installed inside the circulation pipe (17).

5. The ceramic membrane module of claim 1, wherein, A circulation pump (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the frame (2), and a circulation pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the circulation pump (20).

6. The ceramic membrane module of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the single membrane assembly (8) is fixedly connected to a passage pipe, and the passage pipe is connected to the upper outlet pipe (15) of the clear liquid.

7. The ceramic membrane module of claim 1, wherein, The top of the frame (2) is fixedly connected to a waste yeast liquid outlet (19), which is connected to a circulation pipe (17).

8. The unit group applying the assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The frame (2) has two empty membrane groups (9) installed inside, and the circulation pipe is connected to the two empty membrane groups (9) and the twelve single membrane groups (8).