Ocean tanker waste heat seawater distillation desalination device
By designing a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device on ocean-going oil tankers, the waste heat from the water maker is used to preheat seawater and filter impurities, solving the problems of waste heat waste and freshwater scarcity, and achieving efficient freshwater production and energy conservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGHWA ENTEC(JIANGSU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
During their voyages, ocean-going oil tankers directly release waste heat, leading to energy waste and thermal pollution. Furthermore, freshwater resources are scarce and difficult to utilize effectively.
Design a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers. The device uses a ring-shaped heat pipe to absorb heat from the surface of the water maker, which is then transferred to the heating ring via heat transfer oil to preheat the seawater. Impurities are removed through a filtration mechanism, and fresh water is produced using a condenser.
It improves the energy efficiency of the seawater distillation and desalination process, saves fuel consumption, reduces operating costs, and effectively utilizes waste heat to produce fresh water, avoiding equipment damage and blockage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of seawater distillation and desalination devices, and in particular to a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers. Background Technology
[0002] As a crucial carrier of cargo in international trade, ocean-going oil tankers typically require long voyages at sea. During this time, numerous activities on board generate a continuous and substantial demand for fresh water. The daily lives of the crew, including drinking, washing, and cooking, all depend on a fresh water supply. Similarly, various equipment on board, such as engine cooling systems and the operation of precision instruments, also require fresh water to ensure their proper functioning. However, ocean-going oil tankers are far from land during their voyages, making it difficult to obtain sufficient fresh water replenishment at any time. This makes fresh water a precious and scarce resource on ocean-going oil tankers, which typically employ water makers to desalinate seawater.
[0003] The propulsion systems of ocean-going oil tankers generate a significant amount of waste heat during operation. In particular, the outer shell of the water maker accumulates considerable heat due to continuous energy conversion and heat transfer. Currently, most of this waste heat is directly released into the environment, resulting in substantial energy waste. Furthermore, the large-scale release of waste heat not only increases the ship's thermal load but may also cause thermal pollution to the marine environment. Therefore, a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, so as to solve the problem of rationally utilizing the heat generated on the surface of the water generator mentioned in the background art.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, comprising a water maker body, an annular heat pipe mounted on the surface of the water maker body, a heat transfer oil storage tank penetrating the bottom of the annular heat pipe, a preheating mechanism connected through one side of the heat transfer oil storage tank, a water injection pipe connected through the bottom of the water maker body, a pump body connected through the end of the water injection pipe, and a filter mechanism connected through the input end of the pump body via a pipe. The preheating mechanism includes a filter mechanism connected through the heat transfer oil. A flexible hose is connected to one side of the storage tank, and an oil pump is connected to the output end of the oil pump through a pipe. A heating ring is connected to the output end of the oil pump through a pipe. A cavity is opened inside the heating ring, and a flow pipe is connected to one side of the cavity through a pipe. The end of the flow pipe is connected to the inside of the heat transfer oil storage tank. The filtration mechanism includes a filter box connected to the input end of the pump body. Two grooves are opened on the surface of the filter box. A coarse filter screen is slidably connected inside one groove, and a fine filter screen is slidably connected inside the other groove.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, handles are installed on the surfaces of both the coarse and fine filter screens, and anti-slip grooves are provided on the surface of the handles. The anti-slip grooves serve to prevent slipping.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the heating ring is installed on the surface of the water injection pipe, and the surface of the heat transfer oil storage tank is provided with an oil injection port, which serves to replenish the oil.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a condenser is installed on the top of the main body of the water maker, and a freshwater pump is connected to the bottom of the condenser through a pipe. The freshwater pump is used to transport freshwater.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the output end of the freshwater pump is connected to a conveying pipe, and a flow meter is installed on the surface of the conveying pipe. The flow meter is used to detect the freshwater flow rate.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the water maker body is threadedly connected to a base, and a PLC control console is installed on one edge of the top surface of the base. The PLC control console controls the opening and closing of the pump body.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a pressure relief port is installed on the top of the water maker body, and a pressure gauge is installed on one side of the pressure relief port. The pressure gauge is used to detect the internal pressure of the equipment.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] This utility model provides a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. This waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, through the setting of a preheating mechanism, generates a large amount of heat on the surface of the water maker body during operation. Therefore, an annular heat pipe is installed on the surface of the water maker body. The annular heat pipe contacts the surface of the water maker body and absorbs the heat from the surface of the water maker body. The end of the annular heat pipe is inserted into the heat transfer oil. The heat transfer oil absorbs the heat from the surface of the annular heat pipe and is transported to a heating ring on one side through an oil pump. The heating ring is installed on the surface of the water injection pipe. The seawater inside the water injection pipe is preheated by heat transfer, which significantly improves the energy utilization efficiency of the seawater distillation and desalination process, effectively saves fuel and other energy consumption, and reduces the operating costs of ocean-going oil tankers.
[0017] 2. This waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, through its filtration mechanism, allows seawater to pass through a filter box on one side for filtration during operation. The coarse and fine filters inside the filter box remove impurities and particulate matter from the seawater. Both the coarse and fine filters are installed using a plug-in method; simply pull the handle on the surface to remove them from the filter box. The structure is simple and easy to operate, facilitating regular cleaning and maintenance by staff. This prevents impurities from entering the equipment and damaging its precision instruments, as well as causing pipe blockages. 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 mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter mechanism structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the water maker of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the water maker; 2. Annular heat pipe; 3. Heat transfer oil storage tank; 4. Preheating mechanism; 401. Hose; 402. Oil pump; 403. Heating ring; 404. Flow pipe; 5. Water injection pipe; 6. Pump body; 7. Filtration mechanism; 701. Filter box; 702. Coarse filter screen; 703. Fine filter screen; 8. Handle; 9. Oil inlet; 10. Condenser; 11. Freshwater pump; 12. Delivery pipe; 13. Flow meter; 14. Base; 15. PLC control console; 16. Pressure relief port; 17. Pressure gauge. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, including a water maker body 1, an annular heat pipe 2 installed on the surface of the water maker body 1, a heat transfer oil storage tank 3 penetrating through the bottom of the annular heat pipe 2, and a preheating mechanism 4 connected through one side of the heat transfer oil storage tank 3. The preheating mechanism 4 significantly improves the energy utilization efficiency of the seawater distillation and desalination process, effectively saves fuel and other energy consumption, and reduces the operating cost of ocean-going oil tankers. A water injection pipe 5 is connected through the bottom of the water maker body 1, and a pump body 6 is connected through the end of the water injection pipe 5. A filter mechanism 7 is connected through the input end of the pump body 6 via a pipe. The filter mechanism 7 prevents impurities from entering the equipment and damaging the precision instruments inside the equipment, as well as preventing pipe blockage.
[0025] The preheating mechanism 4 includes a hose 401 that is connected to one side of the heat transfer oil storage tank 3. An oil pump 402 is connected to one side of the hose 401. The output end of the oil pump 402 is connected to a heating ring 403 through a pipe. A cavity is opened inside the heating ring 403. A flow pipe 404 is connected to one side of the cavity through a pipe. The end of the flow pipe 404 is connected to the inside of the heat transfer oil storage tank 3.
[0026] The filtration mechanism 7 includes a filter box 701 that is connected through to the input end of the pump body 6. Two grooves are opened on the surface of the filter box 701. A coarse filter screen 702 is slidably connected inside one groove, and a fine filter screen 703 is slidably connected inside the other groove.
[0027] Handles 8 are installed on the surfaces of both the coarse filter screen 702 and the fine filter screen 703. Anti-slip grooves are provided on the surface of the handles 8, which serve to prevent slipping.
[0028] Heating ring 403 is installed on the surface of water injection pipe 5, and oil injection port 9 is opened on the surface of heat transfer oil storage tank 3. The oil injection port 9 is used to replenish oil.
[0029] A condenser 10 is installed on the top of the main body 1 of the water maker. A fresh water pump 11 is connected to the bottom of the condenser 10 through a pipe. The fresh water pump 11 is used to transport fresh water.
[0030] The output end of the freshwater pump 11 is connected to a delivery pipe 12, and a flow meter 13 is installed on the surface of the delivery pipe 12. The flow meter 13 is used to detect the freshwater flow rate.
[0031] The bottom of the water maker body 1 is threadedly connected to a base 14. A PLC control console 15 is installed on one edge of the top surface of the base 14. The PLC control console 15 controls the opening and closing of the pump body 6.
[0032] A pressure relief port 16 is installed on the top of the water maker body 1, and a pressure gauge 17 is installed on one side of the pressure relief port 16. The pressure gauge 17 is used to detect the internal pressure of the equipment.
[0033] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:
[0034] First step: When in use, a large amount of heat will be generated on the surface of the water maker body 1. Therefore, an annular heat pipe 2 is installed on the surface of the water maker body 1. The annular heat pipe 2 contacts the surface of the water maker body 1 and absorbs the heat from the surface of the water maker body 1. The end of the annular heat pipe 2 is inserted into the heat transfer oil. The heat transfer oil absorbs the heat from the surface of the annular heat pipe 2 and is transported to the heating ring 403 on one side through the oil pump 402. The heating ring 403 is installed on the surface of the water injection pipe 5 and preheats the seawater inside the water injection pipe 5 by means of heat transfer.
[0035] The second step: When in use, seawater is first filtered through the filter box 701 on one side. The coarse filter 702 and fine filter 703 inside the filter box 701 remove impurities and particulate matter from the seawater. Both the coarse filter 702 and fine filter 703 are installed by plugging in. Simply pull the handle 8 on the surface to remove the coarse filter 702 and fine filter 703 from the filter box 701. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and it is easy for staff to clean and maintain them regularly.
[0036] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.
[0037] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers, comprising a water generator body (1), characterized in that: The surface of the main body (1) of the water maker is equipped with an annular heat pipe (2), the bottom of the annular heat pipe (2) is penetrated by a heat transfer oil storage tank (3), a preheating mechanism (4) is connected through one side of the heat transfer oil storage tank (3), a water injection pipe (5) is connected through the bottom of the main body (1), a pump body (6) is connected through the end of the water injection pipe (5), and a filter mechanism (7) is connected through the input end of the pump body (6) via a pipe. The preheating mechanism (4) includes a hose (401) that is connected to one side of the heat transfer oil storage tank (3). An oil pump (402) is connected to one side of the hose (401). The output end of the oil pump (402) is connected to a heating ring (403) through a pipe. A cavity is opened inside the heating ring (403). A flow pipe (404) is connected to one side of the cavity through a pipe. The end of the flow pipe (404) is connected to the inside of the heat transfer oil storage tank (3). The filtration mechanism (7) includes a filter box (701) that is connected through to the input end of the pump body (6). The surface of the filter box (701) has two grooves. A coarse filter screen (702) is slidably connected inside one of the grooves, and a fine filter screen (703) is slidably connected inside the other groove.
2. The waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that: Handles (8) are installed on the surfaces of both the coarse filter (702) and the fine filter (703), and anti-slip grooves are provided on the surface of the handles (8).
3. The waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating ring (403) is installed on the surface of the water injection pipe (5), and the surface of the heat transfer oil storage tank (3) is provided with an oil injection port (9).
4. The waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A condenser (10) is installed on the top of the main body (1) of the water maker, and a fresh water pump (11) is connected to the bottom of the condenser (10) through a pipe.
5. A waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 4, characterized in that: The output end of the freshwater pump (11) is connected to a delivery pipe (12), and a flow meter (13) is installed on the surface of the delivery pipe (12).
6. The waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water maker body (1) is threadedly connected to a base (14), and a PLC control console (15) is installed on one edge of the top surface of the base (14).
7. The waste heat seawater distillation and desalination device for ocean-going oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water maker body (1) is equipped with a pressure relief port (16) on its top, and a pressure gauge (17) is installed on one side of the pressure relief port (16).