Self-adjusting condensation cooler

Abstract

The utility model provides a self-adjusting condensation cooler, which relates to the technical field of coolers and comprises a cooler body, a front mounting plate is arranged in the cooler body, a rear mounting plate is arranged in the cooler body, heat exchange tubes are arranged on the surfaces of the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate, and a baffle is arranged in the cooler body. A baffle plate is arranged in the cooler body, the surface of a heat exchange tube is coated with a layer of thin shape memory material such as nickel-titanium alloy, the transformation temperature can be adjusted through alloy components, the cooler is suitable for the working temperature range of the cooler body, and in the initial state, the surface of the heat exchange tube is kept smooth, and the contact area of a refrigerant and the heat exchange tube is moderate; and when the temperature of liquid in the heat exchange tube rises to exceed the transformation temperature of the material, the shape memory effect is triggered, micro-pits or rough structures are automatically formed on the surface, the specific surface area is increased, the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube is increased, and the heat exchange efficiency between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooler technology, and in particular to a self-regulating condenser cooler. Background Technology

[0002] According to a high-efficiency condenser cooler disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN222378521U, the cooler body includes an air inlet pipe sleeved on the upper end of the cooler body, and a water inlet pipe sleeved on the side of the cooler body near the air outlet pipe. Both the air inlet pipe and the water inlet pipe have sliding grooves inside. A filter mechanism is slidably connected inside the air inlet pipe. The filter mechanism includes a first sliding plate slidably connected inside the air inlet pipe, with a dustproof net sleeved inside the first sliding plate. A second sliding plate is slidably connected inside the water inlet pipe, with an activated carbon plate sleeved inside the second sliding plate. When water flows into the cooler body through the water inlet pipe, the water is filtered by the activated carbon plate connected inside the water inlet pipe, and the gas is filtered by the dustproof net connected inside the air inlet pipe. This prevents impurities carried by the water and gas from accumulating and adsorbing on the inner wall of the cooler body after prolonged use, thus affecting the cooling effect and achieving high-efficiency condensation.

[0003] The aforementioned documents and existing technologies have the following problems: Currently, existing condenser coolers cannot flexibly adjust their heat exchange efficiency when dealing with liquids of different temperatures. Regardless of the temperature of the liquid inside the tube, the heat exchange between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube remains unchanged. When the liquid temperature is high, the heat exchange area cannot be increased in time to enhance heat exchange, resulting in poor cooling effect and reduced heat exchange efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a self-regulating condenser cooler.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a self-regulating condenser cooler, comprising a cooler body, a front mounting plate inside the cooler body, a rear mounting plate inside the cooler body, heat exchange tubes on the surfaces of the front and rear mounting plates, a baffle inside the cooler body, a baffle plate inside the cooler body, a feed inlet on the bottom surface of the cooler body, and a liquid inlet on the top surface of the cooler body.

[0006] Preferably, the surface of the cooler body is provided with a controller, and the bottom surface of the cooler body is provided with support legs.

[0007] Preferably, the top surface of the cooler body is provided with a discharge port, and the inlet and outlet are located at the top and bottom of the baffle, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom surface of the cooler body is provided with a liquid outlet, and the liquid inlet and liquid outlet are respectively located between the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the baffle is formed by cutting a semi-circular disk from the surface of a disc, and the baffles are arranged symmetrically and at equal intervals inside the cooler body.

[0010] Preferably, the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate are adapted to the shape of the heat exchange tube, and the center horizontal line of the baffle is the same as the center horizontal line of the front mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the heat exchange tube is connected through the surface of the baffle plate, and both ends of the heat exchange tube are connected through the surfaces of the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate, respectively.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] In this invention, a thin shape memory material, such as a nickel-titanium alloy, is coated on the surface of the heat exchange tube. The transition temperature can be adjusted by the alloy composition to suit the operating temperature range of the cooler body. In the initial state (when the liquid temperature is low), the surface of the heat exchange tube remains smooth, and the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube is moderate, meeting the conventional condensation requirements. When the liquid temperature inside the heat exchange tube rises above the material's transition temperature, the shape memory effect is triggered, and the surface automatically forms micro-pits or rough structures, increasing the specific surface area. This further increases the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube. The shape change induced by temperature achieves the transformation of the surface from smooth to rough, thereby adaptively adjusting the heat exchange efficiency and effectively improving the heat exchange efficiency with the refrigerant. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchange tube under normal conditions of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchange tube of this utility model under high temperature conditions.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Cooler body; 2. Controller; 3. Support leg; 4. Front mounting plate; 5. Rear mounting plate; 6. Heat exchange tube; 7. Baffle plate; 8. Baffle; 9. Feed inlet; 10. Discharge outlet; 11. Liquid inlet; 12. Liquid outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in the implementation plan without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific Implementation Example 1:

[0024] Reference Figure 1-5A self-regulating condenser cooler includes a cooler body 1, which serves as the main structure of the entire device, providing space for the installation and operation of other components, accommodating various internal components, and enabling them to work together to achieve the condensation and cooling function of liquids. A controller 2 is provided on the surface of the cooler body 1, which controls and regulates the operation of the cooler body 1, possibly including monitoring temperature and controlling the operating status of related components, to ensure that the cooler body 1 operates according to the set parameters and requirements, guaranteeing the cooling effect and system stability. Those skilled in the art should understand that the self-regulating condenser cooler includes a device electrically connected to the controller 2, but since it is not related to the technical problem to be solved by this utility model, it will not be specifically described in this embodiment. The bottom surface of the cooler body 1 is equipped with support legs 3, which support the cooler body 1 to maintain a certain height and ensure that the cooler body 1 is placed stably. Inside the cooler body 1, there is a front mounting plate 4 and a rear mounting plate 5. The front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5 are used to fix the two ends of the heat exchange tube 6, providing support and positioning for the heat exchange tube 6, ensuring the accurate position of the heat exchange tube 6 inside the cooler body 1, and enabling the heat exchange process to proceed stably. The surfaces of the front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5 are equipped with the heat exchange tube 6, which is the core component for heat exchange. The liquid to be cooled is introduced into the tube, and its surface is coated with a shape memory material such as nickel-titanium alloy, which can automatically change its surface morphology according to the liquid temperature. Through heat exchange with the refrigerant outside the tube, the liquid is condensed and cooled. This material is effective at low temperatures. When the temperature rises to a certain critical point (called the transformation temperature), it will transform into another preset shape (such as a surface with micro-pits or uneven structures). When the temperature drops, it can return to the initial state. This characteristic comes from the phase transformation of the crystal structure inside the material (the transformation between martensite and austenite phases). When the temperature is high, the increased surface area significantly improves the condensation efficiency and adapts to different working conditions. The transformation temperature of nickel-titanium alloy can be adjusted by the alloy composition (usually in the range of 20℃ to 100℃) to suit the working temperature range of the cooler body 1. The surface of the heat exchange tube 6 is connected to the surface of the baffle plate 7. The two ends of the heat exchange tube 6 are connected to the surfaces of the front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5, respectively. The shapes of the front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5 are adapted to the heat exchange tube 6.

[0025] The cooler body 1 has a baffle 8 inside, the center horizontal line of which is the same as the center horizontal line of the front mounting plate 4. The baffle 8 is mainly used to separate the internal space of the cooler body 1, so that the fluid in the inlet 9 and outlet 10 can flow according to the designed path, avoiding fluid short circuits or unreasonable flow conditions, facilitating the fluid to enter the heat exchange tube 6 to complete the heat exchange process, helping to optimize the fluid flow state inside the cooler body 1 and improve the cooling effect. The cooler body 1 also has a baffle 7 inside, which is formed by cutting a semi-circular disk from the surface of a disc, and the baffle 7 is axially symmetrically and evenly spaced inside the cooler body 1. The function of the baffle 7 is to guide the flow path of the refrigerant in the cooler body 1, so that the refrigerant can contact the heat exchange tube 6 more fully, increasing the contact time and area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube 6, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. The bottom surface of the cooler body 1 has an inlet 9, which is for the refrigerant to be cooled. The liquid to be cooled enters the inlet of the cooler body 1, allowing it to flow into the heat exchange tubes 6 inside the cooler body 1 to begin the condensation and cooling process. The top surface of the cooler body 1 is provided with an outlet 10, from which the cooled liquid flows out of the cooler body 1 and is transported to the next process flow or storage container. The inlet 9 and outlet 10 are located at the top and bottom of the baffle 8, respectively. The top surface of the cooler body 1 is provided with a liquid inlet 11, which is the inlet for the refrigerant to enter the cooler body 1, allowing the refrigerant to enter the interior of the cooler body 1 and exchange heat with the hot liquid in the heat exchange tubes 6, absorbing heat to achieve the cooling function. The bottom surface of the cooler body 1 is provided with a liquid outlet 12, from which the refrigerant, after absorbing heat, flows out of the cooler body 1 for subsequent processing or recycling. The liquid inlet 11 and outlet 12 are located between the front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5, respectively.

[0026] When operating the device, the cooling parameters, including the target temperature, are set via controller 2 to ensure stable operation of the cooler body 1 as required. The liquid to be cooled flows in from the inlet 9 on the bottom surface of the cooler body 1 and, guided by baffle 8, enters the heat exchange tube 6 below, which is fixed by the front mounting plate 4 and the rear mounting plate 5. At the same time, the refrigerant flows in from the liquid inlet 11 on the top surface of the cooler body 1 and, guided by baffle 7, changes its flow path to fully contact the heat exchange tube 6. When the liquid temperature inside the heat exchange tube 6 is low, the nickel-titanium alloy coating on its surface remains smooth, and the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube 6 is moderate. During conventional condensation and cooling, once the temperature of the liquid inside the tube rises above the transformation temperature of the nickel-titanium alloy, micro-pits or rough structures automatically form on its surface, increasing the specific surface area and enhancing heat exchange efficiency. The hot liquid flows in the heat exchange tube 6, while the refrigerant circulates in the cooler body 1. Through heat exchange between the two, the heat of the hot fluid is transferred to the cold fluid, thereby lowering the temperature of the hot fluid and achieving the effect of condensation or cooling. The cooled liquid flows out from the discharge port 10 on the top surface and enters the subsequent process or storage container, while the refrigerant that has absorbed heat flows out from the liquid outlet 12 on the bottom surface for subsequent processing or recycling. Specific Implementation Example 2:

[0028] A self-regulating condenser cooler, based on the basic structure in specific embodiment one, further discloses the following: the existing baffle 7 formed by cutting a semi-circular disk from a disc can be replaced with a baffle 7 of a more complex shape, such as a sawtooth or wave-shaped baffle 7. These shapes of baffle 7 can make the flow path of the refrigerant more complex, further increasing the contact area and contact time between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube 6, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. Moreover, the sawtooth or wave-shaped baffle 7 will generate a better turbulence effect when guiding the fluid flow, making the flow state of the refrigerant more conducive to heat exchange.

[0029] In summary:

[0030] 1. A thin shape memory material, such as a nickel-titanium alloy, is coated on the surface of the heat exchange tube 6. The transition temperature can be adjusted by the alloy composition to suit the operating temperature range of the cooler body 1. In the initial state (when the liquid temperature is low), the surface of the heat exchange tube 6 remains smooth, and the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube 6 is moderate, which meets the normal condensation requirements. When the liquid temperature inside the heat exchange tube 6 rises above the material's transition temperature, the shape memory effect is triggered, and the surface automatically forms micro-pits or rough structures, increasing the specific surface area. This further increases the contact area between the refrigerant and the heat exchange tube 6. The shape change caused by temperature achieves the transition from smooth to rough surface, thereby adaptively adjusting the heat exchange efficiency and effectively improving the heat exchange efficiency with the refrigerant.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-regulating condenser cooler, comprising a cooler body (1), characterized in that: The cooler body (1) has a front mounting plate (4) inside and a rear mounting plate (5) inside. The surfaces of the front mounting plate (4) and the rear mounting plate (5) are provided with heat exchange tubes (6). The cooler body (1) has a baffle (8) inside and a baffle plate (7) inside. The bottom surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a feed inlet (9). The top surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a liquid inlet (11). The surface of the heat exchange tube (6) is coated with a nickel-titanium alloy layer.

2. The self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a controller (2), and the bottom surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a support leg (3).

3. The self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a discharge port (10), and the inlet (9) and the outlet (10) are located at the top and bottom of the baffle (8), respectively.

4. A self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the cooler body (1) is provided with a liquid outlet (12), and the liquid inlet (11) and the liquid outlet (12) are located between the front mounting plate (4) and the rear mounting plate (5), respectively.

5. A self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (7) is formed by cutting a semi-circular disk from the surface of a disk, and the baffle (7) is symmetrically and equally spaced inside the cooler body (1).

6. A self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front mounting plate (4) and the rear mounting plate (5) are adapted to the shape of the heat exchange tube (6), and the center horizontal line of the baffle (8) is the same as the center horizontal line of the front mounting plate (4).

7. A self-regulating condenser cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the heat exchange tube (6) is connected through the surface of the baffle plate (7), and the two ends of the heat exchange tube (6) are connected through the surfaces of the front mounting plate (4) and the rear mounting plate (5), respectively.

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