Fire alarm processing device for liquid ammonia storage tank

By wrapping temperature-sensing cables around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank and installing fault detection components, the problem that existing liquid ammonia storage tank fire alarm devices cannot provide timely alerts when the sensing elements are damaged has been solved. This enables safe and stable monitoring of the liquid ammonia storage tank and timely cooling and fire suppression, improving the practicality and safety of the device.

CN224235941UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15BINZHOU LVTONG THERMAL POWER CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BINZHOU LVTONG THERMAL POWER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The existing fire alarm devices for liquid ammonia storage tanks cannot issue timely fault alerts when the sensing elements are damaged, affecting the normal use of the devices and requiring improvement in practicality and safety.

Method used

A fire alarm and handling device for liquid ammonia storage tank was designed, including a temperature sensing cable, a control box, and a fault detection component. The temperature sensing cable is wrapped around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank and connected to a fire detector. It is equipped with a cable fault tester and an abnormal indicator light to monitor the temperature and provide an alert when a fault occurs. It is also equipped with a sprinkler component and an alarm to achieve cooling and alarm functions.

Benefits of technology

It enables timely cooling and fire suppression, as well as fault alerts, when the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormal. This improves the practicality and safety of the equipment, ensures that staff can handle cable faults in a timely manner, and avoids phenomena such as leakage and electric shock.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a liquid ammonia storage tank fire hazard alarm processing device, which belongs to the technical field of fire hazard alarm processing, and comprises a temperature sensing cable control box and a fault detection assembly, a fire hazard detector is arranged in the control box, a detection end of the fire hazard detector is provided with a temperature sensing cable, and the temperature sensing cable is arranged on the outer surface of a liquid ammonia storage tank. A spraying assembly connected with the fire detector is arranged over the liquid ammonia storage tank, a fault detection assembly is arranged on the temperature sensing cable, and the fault detection assembly comprises an abnormal indicating lamp and a cable fault tester. The liquid ammonia storage tank has the beneficial effects that the temperature sensing cable connected with the fire detector is wound on the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank for monitoring, and a signal can be transmitted to the fire detector when the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormally too high, so that the spraying assembly is controlled to spray water to the liquid ammonia storage tank, and the functions of cooling and fire extinguishing are realized; and the temperature sensing cable is connected with a cable fault tester, so that a prompt can be given out through an abnormal indicating lamp when the cable fault occurs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fire alarm processing technology, and more specifically, to a fire alarm processing device for liquid ammonia storage tanks. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid ammonia is a colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor. As an important chemical raw material, ammonia is usually converted from gaseous ammonia to liquid ammonia through pressurization or cooling for convenient transportation and storage. Liquid ammonia can then be stored in liquid ammonia storage tanks, which can also be equipped with appropriate fire alarm devices for early warning.

[0003] In the existing technology, there is a lack of safe and stable fire alarm devices for liquid ammonia storage tanks. When the sensing element is damaged, it cannot issue a fault warning, affecting the normal use of the fire alarm device on the liquid ammonia storage tank. Furthermore, the practicality and durability of the fire alarm device itself need to be improved. For example, the utility model patent with announcement number CN204201474U discloses a liquid ammonia storage safety alarm device, which includes a temperature sensor fixed on the liquid ammonia tank, a concentration sensor located outside the tank, and a pressure sensor connected to the liquid ammonia tank pipeline. The temperature sensor, concentration sensor, and pressure sensor are connected to each other through circuit control lines, and a spray device is set up to cool down the tank after the sensing conditions are met. Its safety alarm structure is not safe and stable enough. When the sensing element is damaged, it cannot issue a fault warning in time, affecting the normal use of the fire alarm device on the liquid ammonia storage tank. The practicality and safety of this device also need to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the lack of safe and stable fire alarm devices for liquid ammonia storage tanks, the inability to issue fault alerts when the sensing element is damaged, affecting the normal operation of fire alarm devices on liquid ammonia storage tanks, and the need to improve the practicality and durability of the fire alarm devices themselves, this utility model provides a fire alarm processing device for liquid ammonia storage tanks. The device includes a temperature-sensing cable, a control box, and a fault detection component. The control box is located beside the liquid ammonia storage tank. A fire detector is installed inside the control box, and a temperature-sensing cable is attached to the detection end of the fire detector. The temperature-sensing cable is located on the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank. A sprinkler assembly connected to the fire detector is located directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank. The fault detection component is mounted on the temperature-sensing cable. The fault detection component includes an abnormal indicator light and a cable fault tester. The abnormal indicator light is installed on the top of the control box, and the cable fault tester is installed inside the control box. The end of the temperature-sensing cable passes through the cable fault tester and connects to the fire detector.

[0005] The device is installed next to the liquid ammonia storage tank. The temperature-sensing cable connected to the fire detector is wrapped around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank for monitoring. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormally high, a signal is sent to the fire detector, thereby controlling the sprinkler assembly to spray water onto the liquid ammonia storage tank to achieve the function of cooling and extinguishing the fire. At the same time, the temperature-sensing cable is connected to a cable fault tester, which can issue an abnormal indicator light to remind the staff in case of cable failure, so that the staff can deal with and repair it in time. This brings great convenience to the use of fire alarm handling devices.

[0006] Preferably, the temperature-sensing cable is evenly wound around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank, and the two ends of the temperature-sensing cable are respectively connected to the detection end and the receiving end of the fire detector.

[0007] Preferably, an alarm is installed on the top of the control box, and the alarm is connected to the fire detector.

[0008] Preferably, the spray assembly includes a water pump and a spray pipe. The water pump is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the control box. The output end of the water pump is connected to the spray pipe. The end of the spray pipe away from the water pump is set directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank through a support frame. The lower surface of the spray pipe is provided with a plurality of nozzles that pass through the support frame and face the liquid ammonia storage tank.

[0009] When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormally high, the alarm on the control box will sound an alarm to remind the staff to deal with it in time. The spray assembly consists of a water pump and a spray pipe. The spray pipe is set directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank, which can spray the surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank evenly, thereby improving the spraying effect.

[0010] Preferably, the input end of the water pump is connected to a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is connected to a water supply source, and a water inlet valve is installed on the water inlet pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the control box is equipped with a display, which is electrically connected to the temperature sensing cable via a fire detector.

[0012] Preferably, the control box has a door on the front and several heat dissipation holes on the side wall.

[0013] Preferably, the outer surface of the control box is provided with a protective reinforcing plate, and the inner wall of the control box is provided with an insulating layer.

[0014] The protective reinforcement plate installed on the outside of the control box can improve the strength of the control box and make it less prone to damage. The insulation layer installed inside the control box can improve the control insulation effect and avoid phenomena such as leakage and electric shock.

[0015] Preferably, a signal transmission module is installed inside the control box next to the fire detector.

[0016] Preferably, the control box is made of stainless steel, and the temperature sensing cable is made of a thermally insulating material.

[0017] Beneficial effects:

[0018] The beneficial effects of adopting the technical solution of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] (1) The device is set up next to the liquid ammonia storage tank. The temperature sensing cable connected to the fire detector can be wrapped around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank for monitoring. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormally high, a signal can be sent to the fire detector, thereby controlling the sprinkler assembly to spray water on the liquid ammonia storage tank to achieve the function of cooling and extinguishing fire. At the same time, the temperature sensing cable is connected to a cable fault tester, which can issue an alert through an abnormal indicator light in case of cable fault, making it convenient for staff to handle and repair in a timely manner, which brings great convenience to the use of the fire alarm handling device.

[0020] (2) When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank is abnormally high, the alarm on the control box will sound an alarm to remind the staff to deal with it in time. The spray assembly consists of a water pump and a spray pipe. The spray pipe is set directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank, which can spray the surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank evenly, thereby improving the spraying effect.

[0021] (3) By installing a protective reinforcement plate on the outside of the control box, the strength of the control box can be improved, making it less prone to damage. By installing an insulation layer inside the control box, the control insulation effect can be improved, avoiding phenomena such as leakage and electric shock. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the liquid ammonia storage tank fire alarm and handling device of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial front view of the fire alarm and handling device for liquid ammonia storage tanks of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the fire detector on the fire alarm and handling device for liquid ammonia storage tank of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control box of the liquid ammonia storage tank fire alarm and handling device of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Liquid ammonia storage tank; 2. Temperature sensing cable; 3. Control box; 4. Display; 5. Water pump; 6. Water inlet pipe; 7. Sprinkler pipe; 8. Support frame; 9. Sprinkler head; 10. Abnormal indicator light; 11. Alarm; 12. Fire detector; 13. Cable fault tester; 14. Signal transmission module; 15. Water inlet valve; 16. Protective reinforcement plate; 17. Insulation layer. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to represent selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] This embodiment places the device next to the liquid ammonia storage tank. The temperature-sensing cable connected to the fire detector is wrapped around the outer surface of the tank for monitoring. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank becomes abnormally high, a signal is sent to the fire detector, thereby controlling the sprinkler assembly to spray water onto the tank, achieving the function of cooling and extinguishing the fire. Simultaneously, the temperature-sensing cable is connected to a cable fault tester, which can issue an alarm indicator light in case of cable failure, facilitating timely handling and repair by personnel. This greatly enhances the convenience of using the fire alarm handling device. The specific implementation method is as follows:

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank includes a temperature-sensing cable 2, a control box 3, and a fault detection component. The control box 3 is located next to the liquid ammonia storage tank 1. A fire detector 12 is installed inside the control box 3. The detection end of the fire detector 12 is equipped with the temperature-sensing cable 2, which is located on the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1. A sprinkler assembly connected to the fire detector 12 is installed directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank 1. A fault detection component is installed on the temperature-sensing cable 2. The fault detection component includes an abnormal indicator light 10 and a cable fault tester 13. The abnormal indicator light 10 is installed on the top of the control box 3. The cable fault tester 13 is installed inside the control box 3. The tail end of the temperature-sensing cable 2 passes through the cable fault tester 13 and is connected to the fire detector 12. The device is installed next to the liquid ammonia storage tank 1. The temperature sensing cable 2, which is connected to the fire detector 12, can be wrapped around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 for monitoring. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 is abnormally high, a signal can be sent to the fire detector 12, thereby controlling the sprinkler assembly to spray water onto the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 to achieve the function of cooling and extinguishing the fire. At the same time, the temperature sensing cable 2 is connected to a cable fault tester 13, which can issue an alert through the abnormal indicator light 10 when the temperature sensing cable 2 fails, so that the staff can handle and repair it in time, which brings great convenience to the use of the fire alarm handling device.

[0031] The temperature-sensing cable 2 is evenly wound around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1, with its two ends connected to the detection end and receiving end of the fire detector 12, respectively. The temperature-sensing cable 2 is a linear temperature detector, a type of detector that responds to fire parameters around a continuous line. There are two main types of linear temperature detectors: fiber optic and cable. The two most widely used and mature linear temperature detectors worldwide are analog linear temperature detectors and digital linear temperature detectors. They are primarily used for fire detection and alarm systems. By working in conjunction with the fire detector 12, the temperature of the surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 can be monitored in close proximity.

[0032] An alarm 11 is installed on the top of the control box 3, and the alarm 11 is connected to the fire detector 12. The alarm 11 and the fire detector 12 are electrically connected. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 is abnormally high, the alarm 11 located on the control box 3 will sound an alarm to remind the staff to deal with it in time.

[0033] The spray assembly includes a water pump 5 and a spray pipe 7. The water pump 5 is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the control box 3. The output end of the water pump 5 is connected to the spray pipe 7. The end of the spray pipe 7 away from the water pump 5 is positioned directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 via a support frame 8. Several nozzles 9 are provided on the lower surface of the spray pipe 7, passing through the support frame 8 and pointing towards the liquid ammonia storage tank 1. The spray assembly, consisting of the water pump 5 and the spray pipe 7, and positioned directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank 1, can uniformly spray the surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 through the several nozzles 9, thereby improving the spraying effect.

[0034] The input end of the water pump 5 is connected to the water inlet pipe 6, which is connected to a water supply source. The water inlet pipe 6 is equipped with an inlet valve 15. By opening the water inlet pipe 6 through the inlet valve 15, water can be supplied for spraying.

[0035] The control box 3 is equipped with a display 4, which is electrically connected to the temperature sensing cable 2 via the fire detector 12. The display 4 shows the specific temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank 1 monitored by the temperature sensing cable 2.

[0036] The control box 3 has a door on the front and several ventilation holes on its side walls. The door allows for easy opening of the control box 3, and the ventilation holes facilitate heat dissipation.

[0037] The outer surface of the control box 3 is provided with a protective reinforcing plate 16, and the inner wall of the control box 3 is provided with an insulating layer 17. The protective reinforcing plate 16 on the outside of the control box 3 can improve the strength of the control box 3 and make it less prone to damage. The insulating layer 17 on the inside of the control box 3 can improve the control insulation effect and avoid leakage and electric shock. The insulating layer 17 is made of epoxy resin insulating material.

[0038] Inside the control box 3, next to the fire detector 12, there is a signal transmission module 14. Through the signal transmission module 14, it can be connected to an external DCS control system, so that staff can remotely control it from the control host.

[0039] The control box 3 is made of stainless steel, and the temperature sensing cable 2 is made of thermally insulating material.

[0040] Working Principle: The device is installed next to the liquid ammonia storage tank. The temperature-sensing cable connected to the fire detector is wrapped around the outer surface of the tank for monitoring. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank becomes abnormally high, a signal is sent to the fire detector, which then controls the sprinkler assembly to spray water onto the tank, achieving the function of cooling and extinguishing the fire. Simultaneously, the temperature-sensing cable is connected to a cable fault tester, which can issue an abnormality indicator light to alert personnel in case of cable faults, facilitating timely handling and repair. This greatly enhances the convenience of using the fire alarm system. When the temperature of the liquid ammonia storage tank becomes abnormally high, the alarm located on the control box will sound, reminding personnel to take immediate action. The sprinkler assembly consists of a water pump and sprinkler pipes positioned directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank, allowing for uniform spraying of the tank's surface and improving the spraying effect. The protective reinforcement plate on the outside of the control box increases its strength, making it less prone to damage. The insulation layer inside the control box improves insulation, preventing leakage and electric shock.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank, characterized in that, The system includes a temperature-sensing cable (2), a control box (3), and a fault detection component. The control box (3) is located next to the liquid ammonia storage tank (1). A fire detector (12) is installed inside the control box (3). The detection end of the fire detector (12) is equipped with a temperature-sensing cable (2). The temperature-sensing cable (2) is located on the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank (1). A spray assembly connected to the fire detector (12) is located directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank (1). A fault detection component is installed on the temperature-sensing cable (2). The fault detection component includes an abnormal indicator light (10) and a cable fault tester (13). The abnormal indicator light (10) is installed on the top of the control box (3). The cable fault tester (13) is installed inside the control box (3). The tail end of the temperature-sensing cable (2) passes through the cable fault tester (13) and is connected to the fire detector (12).

2. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature sensing cable (2) is evenly wound around the outer surface of the liquid ammonia storage tank (1), and the two ends of the temperature sensing cable (2) are respectively connected to the detection end and the receiving end of the fire detector (12).

3. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, An alarm (11) is installed on the top of the control box (3), and the alarm (11) is connected to the fire detector (12).

4. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray assembly includes a water pump (5) and a spray pipe (7). The water pump (5) is fixedly installed at the middle of the top of the control box (3). The output end of the water pump (5) is connected to the spray pipe (7). The end of the spray pipe (7) away from the water pump (5) is set directly above the liquid ammonia storage tank (1) through a support frame (8). The lower surface of the spray pipe (7) is provided with a plurality of nozzles (9) that pass through the support frame (8) and face the liquid ammonia storage tank (1).

5. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water pump (5) is connected to an inlet pipe (6) at its input end. The inlet pipe (6) is connected to a water supply source. An inlet valve (15) is installed on the inlet pipe (6).

6. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (3) is equipped with a display (4), which is electrically connected to the temperature sensing cable (2) via a fire detector (12).

7. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (3) has a door on the front and several heat dissipation holes on the side wall.

8. The fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the control box (3) is provided with a protective reinforcing plate (16), and the inner wall of the control box (3) is provided with an insulating layer (17).

9. A fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (3) is equipped with a signal transmission module (14) located next to the fire detector (12).

10. A fire alarm and handling device for a liquid ammonia storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (3) is made of stainless steel, and the temperature sensing cable (2) is made of thermal insulation material.