Supergravity water distribution cooling tower

The high-gravity water distribution cooling tower with a rotating disc structure utilizes centrifugal force to atomize circulating water, solving the problems of high energy consumption, large footprint, and pollutant emissions of traditional cooling towers, and achieving compact and efficient heat exchange and environmental protection and energy-saving goals.

CN224215877UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08YANTAI EBARA AIR CONDITIONER
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANTAI EBARA AIR CONDITIONER
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional cooling towers suffer from high pressure drop, high energy consumption, large footprint, uneven water flow distribution, and pollutant emissions due to their complex packing structure.

Method used

The rotating disc structure replaces the multi-layer packing, and centrifugal force is used to atomize the circulating water to form droplets, increasing the gas-liquid contact area, eliminating redundant water distribution layers and support frames, and reducing equipment size and resistance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a compact equipment design, reduces energy consumption, minimizes footprint, improves heat exchange efficiency, reduces pollutant emissions, and meets the requirements of green chemical industry.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of heat exchange equipment, and relates to a supergravity water distribution cooling tower which comprises a tower body, an air duct, a fan, a water inlet pipe, a rotating disc and a rotation driving mechanism, the air duct is arranged on the upper portion of the tower body, and the fan is installed in the air duct; an air inlet and a water inlet are formed in the side part of the tower body, and one end of the water inlet pipe extends into the tower body from the water inlet and extends to the upper part of the rotating disc; the rotating disc is positioned in the tower body and is in driving connection with the rotating driving mechanism; the rotary driving mechanism can drive the rotary disc to rotate, so that circulating water flowing into the tower body from the water inlet pipe is scattered and atomized by centrifugal force to form fog drops. According to the water distribution cooling tower, a traditional multi-layer filler structure is replaced by the rotating disc, and redundant water distribution layers and supporting frames are omitted, so that the water distribution cooling tower is compact, small in size, small in occupied area and suitable for space-limited scenes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a supergravity water distribution cooling tower, belonging to the technical field of heat exchange equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of industrial cooling and heat exchange, cooling towers, as a key heat exchange device, are widely used in many industries such as chemical, power, and metallurgy to reduce the temperature of process fluids or circulating water to ensure the stable operation of the production process.

[0003] Traditional cooling towers disperse circulating water into a water film or droplets through a packing structure, utilizing air convection to achieve evaporative heat dissipation. Their core strength lies in the physical structure design of the packing material (such as PVC film or droplet type) to increase the contact area between water and air and improve heat exchange efficiency. However, this type of cooling tower design has the following drawbacks:

[0004] When water flows through multiple layers of packing, the pressure drop is significant due to the complex structure. The packing has high water distribution resistance, requiring high-power water pumps, which results in high energy costs. Due to the limitations of gravity and the surface characteristics of the packing, water flow is prone to forming dry spots or excessively thick water films in local areas, leading to uneven water film distribution. To meet heat dissipation requirements, the packing layers need to be stacked in multiple stages (often reaching a height of 5-8 meters), resulting in a large equipment footprint and increased infrastructure costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a new technical solution to improve or solve the technical problems existing in the prior art as described above.

[0006] The technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A supergravity water distribution cooling tower includes a tower body, a wind duct, a fan, a water inlet pipe, a rotating disk, and a rotating drive mechanism. The wind duct is provided on the upper part of the tower body, and the fan is installed inside the wind duct. An air inlet and a water inlet are provided on the side of the tower body. One end of the water inlet pipe extends into the tower body from the water inlet and extends above the rotating disk. The rotating disk is located in the tower body and is driven and connected to the rotating drive mechanism. The rotating drive mechanism can drive the rotating disk to rotate, so that the circulating water flowing into the tower body from the water inlet pipe is dispersed and atomized by centrifugal force to form mist droplets.

[0007] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0008] (1) The water distribution cooling tower of this utility model replaces the traditional multi-layer packing structure with a rotating disc, eliminating redundant water distribution layers and support frames. Therefore, the equipment is compact, small in size, and occupies little area, making it suitable for space-constrained scenarios.

[0009] (2) This utility model adopts centrifugal force to actively atomize water distribution, and the rotating disc distributes water with almost no resistance;

[0010] (3) The rotation of the rotating disk generates centrifugal force, and the circulating water flowing into the tower is dispersed and atomized by centrifugal force, which increases the gas-liquid contact area and improves heat exchange efficiency.

[0011] (4) The supergravity water distribution cooling tower of this utility model also has the advantages of energy saving and environmental protection. Since no PVC filler and adhesive are used, the pollutants generated are less and meet the requirements of green chemical industry.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a water collector, which is disposed within the tower body and located in the area between the rotating disk and the fan.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting the water collector inside the tower and between the rotating disk and the fan, it is possible to intercept the mist droplets carried in the rising airflow and reduce the waste of water resources.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a lower water tray, which is located at the bottom of the tower body and is used to collect the cooled circulating water.

[0016] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the lower water tray is set at the bottom of the tower body, which enables the collection of circulating water after cooling.

[0017] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism includes a motor, a transmission assembly, and a reducer disposed outside the tower body. The motor is connected to the reducer via the transmission assembly. The reducer is installed at the bottom of the tower body, and the drive shaft of the reducer extends into the tower body and is connected to the rotating disk.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it isolates the rotary drive mechanism from the humid and hot environment inside the tower, thereby reducing the motor failure rate.

[0019] Furthermore, the rotating disk includes a plurality of concentrically arranged mesh cylinders, which are arranged radially from the inside to the outside at intervals, and the mesh aperture of the mesh cylinders gradually decreases from the inner layer to the outer layer. The ends of two adjacent mesh cylinders are connected by annular mesh plates.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is that the aperture of multiple concentric mesh cylinders is distributed in multiple stages. Through the multi-stage mesh cylinder structure, the water flow is broken into uniform droplets step by step, realizing a multi-stage atomization effect, thereby increasing the gas-liquid contact area and improving the heat exchange efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram, 100 is the tower body; 200 is the ventilation duct; 300 is the fan; 400 is the water inlet pipe; 500 is the rotating disc; 501 is the mesh cylinder; 502 is the annular mesh plate; 600 is the rotating drive mechanism; 601 is the motor; 602 is the transmission assembly; 603 is the reducer; 700 is the water collector; and 800 is the lower water tray. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the objects described and do not imply any priority in order or any specific technical meaning. Furthermore, the concepts of "connection" and "linkage" mentioned in this application, unless otherwise specified, are considered to include both direct connection (linkage) and indirect connection (linkage).

[0026] When interpreting the description of this application, it should be clarified that terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the perspective and layout shown in the accompanying drawings. They are intended to facilitate explanation and simplify the description process, and are not absolute limitations on the actual location, construction method, or operating mode of the described device or element. Therefore, these terms should not be construed as restrictive interpretations of the content of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that hypergravity rotation technology generates a powerful centrifugal force field through high-speed rotation, simulating an environment far exceeding Earth's gravity, thereby significantly enhancing mass transfer, reaction, and separation processes.

[0028] The following description, with reference to examples, illustrates the principle and features of this utility model. The examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, a supergravity water distribution cooling tower includes a tower body 100, a wind duct 200, a fan 300, a water inlet pipe 400, a rotating disk 500, and a rotating drive mechanism 600. The wind duct 200 is located at the upper part of the tower body 100, guiding airflow and ensuring that the airflow generated by the fan 300 can be smoothly discharged outside the tower. The fan 300 is installed inside the wind duct 200, creating negative pressure within the wind duct 200 to draw in external air into the tower body 100 for heat exchange. The sides of the tower body 100... The tower body 100 is provided with an air inlet and a water inlet. One end of the water inlet pipe 400 extends into the tower body 100 from the water inlet and extends above the rotating disk 500. The water inlet pipe 400 is used to introduce circulating water into the tower body 100. The rotating disk 500 is located inside the tower body 100 and is driven by the rotating drive mechanism 600. Under the drive of the rotating drive mechanism 600, the rotating disk 500 can rotate at high speed, so that the circulating water flowing into the tower body 100 from the water inlet pipe 400 is dispersed and atomized by centrifugal force to form mist droplets.

[0030] The supergravity water distribution cooling tower also includes a water collector 700, which is installed inside the tower body 100 and located in the area between the rotating disk 500 and the fan 300. Its function is to intercept mist droplets in the rising airflow, reduce water waste, and the intercepted and collected water droplets will be returned to the cooling tower's circulation system.

[0031] The supergravity water distribution cooling tower also includes a lower water tray 800, which is located at the bottom of the tower body 100 and is used to collect the cooled circulating water. The lower water tray 800 is located at the bottom of the tower body 100 and can realize the collection of the cooled circulating water.

[0032] The rotary drive mechanism 600 includes a motor 601, a transmission assembly 602, and a reducer 603 disposed outside the tower body 100. The motor 601 is connected to the reducer 603 via the transmission assembly 602. The reducer 603 is installed at the bottom of the tower body 100, and its drive shaft extends into the tower body 100 and is connected to the rotating disk 500. This isolates the rotary drive mechanism 600 from the humid and hot environment inside the tower, reducing the failure rate of the motor 601.

[0033] like Figure 2As shown, the rotating disk 500 includes multiple concentrically arranged mesh cylinders 501, which are radially spaced from the inside to the outside. The mesh aperture of each mesh cylinder 501 gradually decreases from the inner layer to the outer layer. The ends of adjacent mesh cylinders 501 are connected by annular mesh plates 502. The multi-level distribution of apertures in the multiple concentrically arranged mesh cylinders 501, through the multi-level mesh cylinder 501 structure, breaks the water flow into uniform droplets step by step, achieving a multi-level atomization effect, thereby increasing the gas-liquid contact area and improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0034] The working principle of the water distribution cooling tower of this utility model is as follows: The rotary drive mechanism 600 drives the rotating disk 500 to rotate at high speed, with a speed range of 1000r / min-1800r / min, preferably 1500r / min. The circulating water enters the rotating disk 500 through the water inlet pipe 400. Under the action of centrifugal force, it is thrown outward along the radial direction of the rotating disk 500. After the circulating water passes through the multi-stage mesh cylinder 501 structure from the inside to the outside, the water flow is broken into uniform mist droplets step by step, thus completing the atomization of the circulating water.

[0035] At the same time, the fan 300 creates negative pressure in the air duct 200 to draw in external air. External air enters the tower body 100 through the air inlet and comes into countercurrent contact with the formed mist droplets. After heat exchange, the air absorbs heat and is discharged outside the tower through the air duct 200. The cooling water that has completed heat exchange falls into the bottom water pan 800 due to gravity and then returns to the circulation system through the guide channel.

[0036] The water collector 700, located between the rotating disc 500 and the fan 300, intercepts and collects some of the water droplets carried by the air and returns them to the cooling tower's circulation system, thereby reducing water loss.

[0037] This utility model's water distribution cooling tower replaces the traditional multi-layer packing structure with a rotating disc 500, eliminating redundant water distribution layers and support frames. Therefore, the equipment is compact, small in size, and occupies little space, making it suitable for space-constrained environments. This utility model employs centrifugal force for active atomization water distribution, with virtually no resistance during water distribution by the rotating disc 500. The rotation of the disc 500 generates centrifugal force, which disperses and atomizes the circulating water flowing into the tower body 100, increasing the gas-liquid contact area and improving heat exchange efficiency. Furthermore, this utility model's ultragravity water distribution cooling tower also boasts energy-saving and environmental advantages. Because it does not use PVC packing or adhesives, it generates fewer pollutants, meeting green chemical industry requirements.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A supergravity water distribution cooling tower, characterized in that, It includes a tower body (100), a wind tunnel (200), a fan (300), a water inlet pipe (400), a rotating disk (500), and a rotating drive mechanism (600). The upper part of the tower body (100) is provided with a wind duct (200), and the fan (300) is installed inside the wind duct (200); The tower body (100) has an air inlet and a water inlet on its side. One end of the water inlet pipe (400) extends into the tower body (100) from the water inlet and extends to the top of the rotating disk (500). The rotating disk (500) is located inside the tower body (100) and is driven by the rotating drive mechanism (600); The rotary drive mechanism (600) can drive the rotating disk (500) to rotate, so that the circulating water flowing into the tower body (100) from the water inlet pipe (400) is dispersed and atomized by centrifugal force.

2. The supergravity water distribution cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water collector (700), which is disposed inside the tower body (100) and located in the area between the rotating disk (500) and the fan (300).

3. The supergravity water distribution cooling tower according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a lower water pan (800), which is located at the bottom of the tower body (100) and is used to collect the cooled circulating water.

4. The supergravity water distribution cooling tower according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotary drive mechanism (600) includes a motor (601), a transmission assembly (602), and a reducer (603) disposed outside the tower body (100). The motor (601) is connected to the reducer (603) via the transmission assembly (602). The reducer (603) is installed at the bottom of the tower body (100), and the drive shaft of the reducer (603) extends into the tower body (100) and is connected to the rotating disk (500).

5. The supergravity water distribution cooling tower according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The rotating disk (500) includes a plurality of concentrically arranged mesh cylinders (501), which are arranged radially from the inside to the outside at intervals. The mesh aperture of the mesh cylinders (501) gradually decreases from the inner layer to the outer layer. The ends of two adjacent mesh cylinders (501) are connected by annular mesh plates (502).