Ceramic body drying experiment box with measurable shrinkage and weightlessness

By designing a ceramic green body drying test chamber equipped with an observation window, electronic scale, laser rangefinder and display control device, the problem of monitoring the shrinkage and weight loss changes of ceramic green bodies during the drying process was solved, and the drying process was effectively optimized.

CN224216602UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08ZHEJIANG ZHENENG CATALYST TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZHENENG CATALYST TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient to effectively monitor and control the shrinkage and weight loss of ceramic bodies under different drying temperature and humidity conditions, which affects the optimization of the drying process.

Method used

A ceramic blank drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss was designed. It is equipped with an observation window, electronic scale, laser rangefinder and display control device. It can monitor and record changes in temperature, humidity, weight and size in real time. The bracket and cover structure ensures air circulation. The sensor and control device are connected by lead wire holes. The laser rangefinder is protected by a protective cover.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring and data recording of ceramic blanks under different drying conditions, providing data support for optimizing the drying process and ensuring the stability and accuracy of the experiment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a ceramic body drying experiment box with measurable shrinkage and weightlessness, which comprises a temperature and humidity experiment box provided with an observation window, an electronic scale used for detecting weight is arranged in the temperature and humidity experiment box, a bracket is arranged on the electronic scale, a cover plate used for covering a wet blank catalyst is arranged on the bracket, and the temperature and humidity experiment box is provided with an observation window. The cover plate is provided with a laser range finder used for monitoring the size, and the temperature and humidity experiment box is provided with a display control device electrically connected with the temperature and humidity experiment box, the electronic scale and the laser range finder. The experimental box has the advantages that the temperature and humidity of the experimental box can be controlled, and the temperature, humidity, weight and size change can be monitored and recorded, so that the shrinkage and weightlessness data of the ceramic body under different drying temperature and humidity curves can be known.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of drying test chambers, and in particular to a ceramic blank drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss. Background Technology

[0002] Denitrification is required in power plant operations. This process uses chemical substances and catalysts to remove nitrogen oxides from flue gas. Commonly used denitrification catalyst units are made of titanium dioxide and are cubic in shape, with square holes neatly arranged along their length. Wet-form catalysts, also known as ceramic wet-forms, require careful drying. Achieving proper drying while controlling shrinkage defects necessitates knowing the shrinkage and weight loss data of wet-form catalysts under different drying temperature and humidity curves. This data supports the optimization of the drying curve, thus requiring a ceramic green body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss.

[0004] This utility model provides a ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss, including a temperature and humidity test chamber 1 with an observation window 3, an electronic scale 5 for measuring weight inside the temperature and humidity test chamber 1, a bracket 6 on the electronic scale 5, a cover plate 9 for covering the wet ceramic body catalyst on the bracket 6, a laser rangefinder 11 for monitoring size on the cover plate 9, and a display and control device 2 electrically connected to the temperature and humidity test chamber 1, the electronic scale 5, and the laser rangefinder 11.

[0005] Furthermore, the bracket 6 is provided with a perforated plate 7 and a sponge 8 from bottom to top, and the cover plate 9 is disposed on the sponge 8.

[0006] Furthermore, the bracket 6 is composed of two symmetrical steel frames connected together.

[0007] Furthermore, the side wall of the temperature and humidity test chamber 1 is provided with a lead wire hole 4, and the laser rangefinder 11 and the electronic scale 5 are provided with a wire harness that passes through the lead wire hole 4 and is electrically connected to the display control device 2.

[0008] Furthermore, a protective cover 10 is provided at the top of the cover plate 9, and the laser rangefinder 11 is disposed on the protective cover 10. A through hole is provided at the top of the cover plate 9 to allow the laser rangefinder 11 to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the cover plate 9 is provided with a raised edge.

[0010] The advantages of this invention are: it can control the temperature and humidity of the experimental chamber and monitor and record changes in temperature, humidity, weight, and size, thereby obtaining data on the shrinkage and weight loss of the ceramic preform under different drying temperature and humidity curves; the bracket is composed of two symmetrical steel frames connected together, the steel frame structure is stable and reliable, and air can enter the cover plate through the perforated plate and sponge, the bracket can ensure that the wet preform catalyst inside the cover plate has unobstructed airflow and can bear the weight; two catalyst samples are placed in each experiment and carried out simultaneously, and the weight and size changes are monitored and recorded separately; the wet preform catalyst sample is placed on the sponge and the cover plate is closed, the perforated plate and sponge are breathable, allowing the wet preform catalyst to have unobstructed airflow; the lead hole allows the wiring of the laser rangefinder and electronic scale to pass through the experimental chamber and connect to the external display and control device; the protective cover can protect the laser rangefinder, the laser rangefinder passes through the perforation and is aligned with the wet preform catalyst sample inside the cover plate. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section view;

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part B. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0017] See Figures 1 to 4This invention provides a ceramic preform drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss, comprising a temperature and humidity test chamber 1 with an observation window 3, an electronic scale 5 for weight detection inside the temperature and humidity test chamber 1, a bracket 6 on the electronic scale 5, the bracket 6 being composed of two symmetrical steel frames connected together, the steel frame structure being stable and reliable, and air being able to enter the cover plate through a perforated plate and sponge, the bracket ensuring unobstructed airflow to the wet preform catalyst inside the cover plate and bearing the weight, requiring continuous airflow into the chamber during the test to maintain continuous air disturbance inside the chamber, the cover plate preventing the wet preform catalyst inside from being affected by the wind, a cover plate 9 on the bracket 6 for covering the wet preform catalyst, a laser rangefinder 11 on the cover plate 9 for monitoring dimensions, and a display and control device electrically connected to the temperature and humidity test chamber 1, the electronic scale 5, and the laser rangefinder 11 on the temperature and humidity test chamber 1. 2. The display and control device programmatically controls the temperature and humidity parameters inside the experimental chamber, and can monitor and record the temperature and humidity change curves in real time. The weight change monitored by the electronic scale and the size change monitored by the laser rangefinder are fed back to the display and control device. The display and control device is capable of acquiring, retrieving, and analyzing the temperature, humidity, weight, and size change curves over time. The wet catalyst is a cuboid with a fixed shape. During the drying process, the weight and size of the catalyst, as well as the temperature and humidity changes of the drying environment, need to be monitored and recorded in real time. The catalyst sample is placed on the tray and covered with a cover plate. Then the experimental chamber door is closed for the drying test. Two catalyst samples are placed in each test and carried out simultaneously. The weight and size changes are monitored and recorded separately. The shrinkage and weight loss data of the ceramic body under different drying temperature and humidity curves can be obtained, which provides support for optimizing the drying curve.

[0018] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 The support 6 has a perforated plate 7 and a sponge 8 arranged sequentially from bottom to top, with a cover plate 9 placed on the sponge 8. The wet catalyst sample is placed on the sponge and covered with the cover plate. The perforated plate and sponge are breathable, allowing air to circulate freely through the wet catalyst.

[0019] The side wall of the temperature and humidity test chamber 1 is provided with a lead wire hole 4. The laser rangefinder 11 and the electronic scale 5 are provided with wires that pass through the lead wire hole 4 and are electrically connected to the display and control device 2. The lead wire hole allows the wires of the laser rangefinder and the electronic scale to pass through the test chamber and connect to the external display and control device. A heat insulation plug is provided at the lead wire hole to isolate the external temperature and humidity from interference with the temperature and humidity inside the chamber.

[0020] A protective cover 10 is provided at the top of the cover plate 9, and a laser rangefinder 11 is disposed on the protective cover 10. A perforation is provided at the top of the cover plate 9 to allow the laser rangefinder 11 to pass through. The protective cover can protect the laser rangefinder, and the laser rangefinder passes through the perforation to aim at the wet catalyst sample inside the cover plate to detect dimensional changes.

[0021] The bottom of the cover plate 9 has a raised edge.

[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic green body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss, characterized in that: The device includes a temperature and humidity test chamber with an observation window, an electronic scale for measuring weight inside the chamber, a bracket on the electronic scale, a cover plate on the bracket for covering the wet catalyst, a laser rangefinder for monitoring dimensions on the cover plate, and a display and control device electrically connected to the temperature and humidity test chamber, the electronic scale, and the laser rangefinder.

2. The ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a perforated plate and a sponge from bottom to top, and the cover plate is placed on the sponge.

3. The ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is composed of two symmetrical steel frames connected together.

4. The ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the temperature and humidity test chamber is provided with a lead wire hole, and the laser rangefinder and the electronic scale are provided with a wire harness that passes through the lead wire hole and is electrically connected to the display and control device.

5. A ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cover plate is provided with a protective cover, the laser rangefinder is disposed on the protective cover, and the top of the cover plate has a through hole for the laser rangefinder to pass through.

6. The ceramic body drying test chamber with measurable shrinkage and weight loss as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cover plate has a raised edge.