Unattended heat exchange station capable of improving heat energy utilization rate
By setting up heat exchange unit structures for heat exchangers No. 1 and No. 2 in the heat exchange station, combined with through pipes and solenoid valve control, the problems of fixed heat exchange and large losses in traditional heat exchange stations are solved, achieving flexible adjustment and insulation, and improving thermal energy utilization and system stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI SHUANGLIANG NEW ENERGY THERMAL POWER ENG DESIGN CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional heat exchange stations have fixed heat exchange rates that cannot be dynamically adjusted, resulting in energy waste, significant heat loss during heat transfer, and low thermal energy utilization.
The heat exchange unit structure consists of heat exchanger No. 1 and heat exchanger No. 2, which are connected by a through pipe. The start and stop of the heat exchangers are controlled by a solenoid valve. A protective sleeve is set to reduce heat loss, so as to achieve flexible adjustment and heat insulation.
It improves the heat energy utilization rate of the heat exchange station, reduces energy waste, ensures stable system operation, extends service life, and enhances the reliability of heating.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat exchange station technology, specifically to an unattended heat exchange station that improves thermal energy utilization. Background Technology
[0002] A heat exchange station is a device that uses heat exchange equipment to exchange heat between high-temperature hot water or steam generated by a heat source and low-temperature circulating water on the user side, thereby achieving efficient energy transfer from the heat source to the heat user without directly mixing the two media.
[0003] Traditional heat exchange stations typically have a single heat exchanger structure. Therefore, in actual operation, the heat exchange load is fixed and cannot be dynamically adjusted according to changes in actual heat load, resulting in energy waste. At the same time, the heat transfer process of the heat exchange station relies on a single layer of pipes, which leads to a large amount of heat loss during the heat transfer process, resulting in low thermal energy utilization of the heat exchange station. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an unattended heat exchange station that improves thermal energy utilization. The device is equipped with a protective sleeve to reduce heat loss during transmission, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization, comprising a No. 1 heat exchanger, a No. 1 interface being provided through the side surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger, a No. 2 interface being provided below the No. 1 interface, a No. 3 interface and a No. 4 interface being provided parallel to the No. 1 and No. 2 interfaces, which are respectively provided through the side surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger, and a No. 2 heat exchanger being symmetrically arranged on one side of the No. 1 heat exchanger. The No. 1 and No. 2 heat exchangers have the same structure, and together they constitute the heat exchange unit structure in the heat exchange station.
[0006] Preferably, the heat exchange unit structure is provided with a through pipe to connect the No. 1 heat exchanger and the No. 2 heat exchanger. The through pipe has a C-shaped structure, and its two ends are respectively connected to the No. 1 interface on the surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger and the No. 2 heat exchanger. There are 4 through pipes, and the other 3 through pipes are respectively connected to the No. 2 interface, No. 3 interface and No. 4 interface on the surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger and the No. 2 heat exchanger.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the heat exchange unit structure formed by the connected No. 1 heat exchanger and No. 2 heat exchanger can be used to flexibly adjust the heat exchange scale of the heat exchange station as needed.
[0008] Preferably, the four through pipes, together with the connected interfaces 1, 2, 3, and 4, form a media transmission unit. The media transmission unit formed by the through pipes and interface 1 is labeled as a primary water supply structure, the media transmission unit formed by the through pipes and interface 2 is labeled as a primary water return structure, the media transmission unit formed by the through pipes and interface 3 is labeled as a secondary water supply structure, and the media transmission unit formed by the through pipes and interface 4 is labeled as a secondary water return structure. The through pipes at the primary water supply structure are equipped with two solenoid valves of type 1, the through pipes at the primary water return structure are equipped with two solenoid valves of type 2, the through pipes at the secondary water supply structure are equipped with two solenoid valves of type 3, and the through pipes at the secondary water return structure are equipped with two solenoid valves of type 4.
[0009] Using the above technical solution, the No. 1 heat exchanger and the No. 2 heat exchanger can be connected and interconnected using a through pipe.
[0010] Preferably, the primary water supply structure is connected to the heat source structure via connecting pipes. The heat source structure is a thermal power plant supplying heat. The heat source structure is connected to the primary return water structure via connecting pipes. Two sets of connecting pipes are symmetrically arranged. Another set of connecting pipes is connected to the heat-using structure, which is a heat energy user. The heat-using structure is connected to the secondary water supply structure and the secondary return water structure via connecting pipes respectively.
[0011] Using the above technical solution, the device can be connected to the heat source structure and the heat-using structure respectively by means of connecting pipes.
[0012] Preferably, the secondary water return structure is connected to the outlet of the water pump via a pipe, and the inlet of the water pump is connected to a water replenishment tank.
[0013] Using the above technical solution, a water pump can be used to replenish the water in the water tank into the system.
[0014] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the through pipe and the connecting pipe are respectively provided with heat insulation structures. The heat insulation structures achieve heat separation through protective sleeves. The heat insulation structures include protective sleeves, which are hollow sandwich structures. Air is filled into the sandwich of the protective sleeves, and the surface of the protective sleeves is a corrugated structure. The protective sleeves wrap around the outer surfaces of the through pipe and the connecting pipe.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, heat loss during heat transfer can be reduced by utilizing the thermal insulation structure.
[0016] Preferably, a controller is provided on the surface of the connecting pipe, and the controller is connected to a computer via a wireless signal.
[0017] Using the above technical solution, remote control of the heat exchange station can be achieved using a controller.
[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This unmanned heat exchange station improves thermal energy utilization efficiency.
[0019] 1. This device is equipped with heat exchangers No. 1 and No. 2, which have the same structure and together form a heat exchange unit structure. They are connected by four through pipes. At each through pipe, there are four solenoid valves No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 to control the on and off of heat exchangers No. 1 and No. 2. This allows for flexible adjustment of the start-up and shutdown process of heat exchangers No. 1 and No. 2 as needed, adjusting the operating status of the heat exchange station and ensuring the heat energy utilization efficiency of the heat exchange station.
[0020] 2. This device connects the secondary return water structure to the water supply tank. During the operation of the heat exchange station, the water supply tank can replenish the system with water in a timely manner, ensuring the normal circulation of the medium in the system, ensuring that the secondary return water can return to the system smoothly to participate in heat exchange, maintaining the stable operation of the entire heating system, avoiding heating failures caused by insufficient water or poor circulation, extending the service life of the heat exchange station, and improving the reliability of heating.
[0021] 3. The device is equipped with protective sleeves on the outer surfaces of the through pipe and connecting pipe. The protective sleeves are hollow sandwich structures filled with air, and the surface of the protective sleeves is corrugated. The hollow protective sleeves can isolate heat from the outside during the heat transfer process, preventing a large amount of heat loss. At the same time, the corrugated surface increases the surface area of the protective sleeves, changes the direction and mode of heat conduction, reduces the efficiency of heat conduction, thereby reducing heat loss and improving the overall thermal energy utilization rate. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe connection structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective sleeve structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the No. 1 heat exchanger of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the protective sleeve of this utility model.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Heat exchanger No. 1; 2. Heat exchanger No. 2; 3. Interface No. 1; 4. Interface No. 2; 5. Interface No. 3; 6. Interface No. 4; 7. Through pipe; 8. Heat source structure; 9. Heat-using structure; 10. Connecting pipe; 11. Solenoid valve No. 1; 12. Solenoid valve No. 2; 13. Solenoid valve No. 3; 14. Solenoid valve No. 4; 15. Water supply tank; 16. Water pump; 17. Protective sleeve; 18. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0030] Please see Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: an unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization, including a No. 1 heat exchanger 1, a No. 2 heat exchanger 2, a No. 1 interface 3, a No. 2 interface 4, a No. 3 interface 5, a No. 4 interface 6, a through pipe 7, a heat source structure 8, a heat-using structure 9, a connecting pipe 10, a No. 1 solenoid valve 11, a No. 2 solenoid valve 12, a No. 3 solenoid valve 13, a No. 4 solenoid valve 14, a water supply tank 15, a water pump 16, a protective sleeve 17, and a controller 18.
[0031] A No. 1 interface 3 is provided through the side surface of heat exchanger 1. A No. 2 interface 4 is provided below the No. 1 interface 3. A No. 3 interface 5 and a No. 4 interface 6 are respectively arranged parallel to the No. 1 interface 3 and the No. 2 interface 4, the No. 3 interface 5, and the No. 4 interface 6 are respectively provided through the side surface of heat exchanger 1. A No. 2 heat exchanger 2 is symmetrically arranged on one side of heat exchanger 1. Heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2 have the same structure. Heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2 together constitute the heat exchange unit structure in the heat exchange station. A through pipe 7 is provided in the heat exchange unit structure to realize the connection between heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2. The connection between heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2 is via a C-shaped through-pipe 7. Both ends of the through-pipe 7 are connected to interface 3 on the surfaces of heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2, respectively. There are four through-pipes 7. The remaining three through-pipes 7 are connected to interfaces 4, 5, and 6 on the surfaces of heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2, respectively. These four through-pipes 7, together with interfaces 3, 4, 5, and 6, form a media transmission unit. This media transmission unit, consisting of the through-pipes 7 and interface 3, is designated as a primary water supply structure. The medium transmission unit formed by pipe 7 and interface 4 is marked as a primary return water structure; the medium transmission unit formed by through pipe 7 and interface 5 is marked as a secondary water supply structure; and the medium transmission unit formed by through pipe 7 and interface 6 is marked as a secondary return water structure. Two solenoid valves 11 are installed on through pipe 7 at the primary water supply structure; two solenoid valves 12 are installed on through pipe 7 at the primary return water structure; two solenoid valves 13 are installed on through pipe 7 at the secondary water supply structure; and two solenoid valves 14 are installed on through pipe 7 at the secondary return water structure. The primary water supply structure is connected via... Pipe 10 is connected to heat source structure 8, which supplies heat to the thermal power plant. Heat source structure 8 is connected to primary return water structure through connecting pipe 10. Two sets of connecting pipe 10 are symmetrically arranged. Another set of connecting pipe 10 is connected to heat-using structure 9, which is a heat energy user. Heat-using structure 9 is connected to secondary water supply structure and secondary return water structure through connecting pipe 10. The outlet of water pump 16 is connected to the secondary return water structure through a pipe. The inlet of water pump 16 is connected to water supply tank 15. Controller 18 is installed on the surface of connecting pipe 10. Controller 18 is connected to computer via wireless signal.
[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, when the heating demand at heat-using structure 9 is high, the controller 18 controls all four solenoid valves (11, 12, 13, and 14) at heat exchangers 1 and 2 within the heat exchange unit structure to open simultaneously, allowing heat exchangers 1 and 2 to operate concurrently. The thermal power plant at heat source structure 8 delivers high-temperature hot water to the primary water supply structure via connecting pipe 10. The high-temperature hot water flows through the connecting pipe 7 into heat exchangers 1 and 2 respectively, exchanging heat with the low-temperature water. The connecting pipe 7 of the primary return water structure then delivers the heat-exchanged low-temperature hot water through the connecting pipe... The hot water, after being heated by heat exchange, is sent back to the thermal power plant via pipe 7 and connecting pipe 10 of the secondary water supply structure to the heat-using structure 9 to meet the user's heating needs. The low-temperature water that has lost heat returns to the No. 1 heat exchanger 1 and No. 2 heat exchanger 2 in the heat exchange unit structure via the secondary return water structure for reuse. During the heating process, some hot water will be lost due to evaporation, leakage and other reasons, and the amount of secondary return water will gradually decrease. When the water level at the secondary return water structure drops, the water supply tank 15 replenishes the secondary return water structure with water under the action of water pump 16 to ensure the normal circulation of the medium in the system and maintain stable heating.
[0033] When the heating demand at heat-using structure 9 is low, close solenoid valves 11, 12, 13, and 14 at end 2 of heat exchanger 2, so that heat exchanger 1 is running while heat exchanger 2 is closed, so that the heat exchange station is in a low-load operation state to avoid energy waste. The medium circulation process in the rest of the system is the same as above.
[0034] The outer surfaces of the through pipe 7 and the connecting pipe 10 are respectively provided with heat insulation structures. The heat insulation structures separate heat through the protective sleeve 17. The heat insulation structure includes the protective sleeve 17, which is a hollow sandwich structure. Air is filled into the sandwich of the protective sleeve 17. The surface of the protective sleeve 17 is a corrugated structure. The protective sleeve 17 wraps around the outer surfaces of the through pipe 7 and the connecting pipe 10.
[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, during the operation of the device, the protective sleeve 17 on the outer surface of the through pipe 7 and the connecting pipe 10 has a heat insulation effect, reducing heat loss. The air in the hollow interlayer of the protective sleeve 17 and the corrugated surface can reduce the heat conduction efficiency, reduce the heat loss during the operation of the device, and thus improve the heat energy utilization rate of the heat exchange station.
[0036] Working principle: When using this unattended heat exchange station that improves thermal energy utilization, the heat exchange station is remotely controlled by the controller 18, which controls the on / off state of heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2. This allows for flexible adjustment as needed, reducing the energy consumption of the heat exchange station. The high-temperature heat medium from the heat source structure 8 flows into the primary water supply structure through the connecting pipe 10, and enters heat exchanger 1 and heat exchanger 2 for heat exchange. The heated secondary medium is transported from the secondary water supply structure to the heat-using structure 9 through the connecting pipe 10 to meet the user's heat demand. Protective sleeves 17 are installed on the outer surface of the through pipe 7 and the connecting pipe 10. The protective sleeves 17 can reduce heat loss during the heat transfer process, improve the overall thermal energy utilization rate, and increase the overall practicality.
[0037] 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. An unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization, comprising a first heat exchanger (1), characterized in that: A No. 1 interface (3) is provided through the side surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger (1). A No. 2 interface (4) is provided below the No. 1 interface (3). A No. 3 interface (5) and a No. 4 interface (6) are provided parallel to the No. 1 interface (3) and the No. 2 interface (4). A No. 2 interface (4), a No. 3 interface (5) and a No. 4 interface (6) are provided through the side surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger (1). A No. 2 heat exchanger (2) is symmetrically provided on one side of the No. 1 heat exchanger (1). The No. 1 heat exchanger (1) and the No. 2 heat exchanger (2) have the same structure. The No. 1 heat exchanger (1) and the No. 2 heat exchanger (2) together constitute the heat exchange unit structure in the heat exchange station.
2. The unmanned heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange unit structure is provided with a through pipe (7) to connect the No. 1 heat exchanger (1) and the No. 2 heat exchanger (2). The through pipe (7) has a C-shaped structure. The two ends of the through pipe (7) are respectively connected to the No. 1 interface (3) on the surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger (1) and the No. 2 heat exchanger (2). There are 4 through pipes (7). The other 3 through pipes (7) are respectively connected to the No. 2 interface (4), No. 3 interface (5) and No. 4 interface (6) on the surface of the No. 1 heat exchanger (1) and the No. 2 heat exchanger (2).
3. The unmanned heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four connecting pipes (7) and the connected interfaces 1 (3), 2 (4), 3 (5), and 4 (6) respectively form a media transmission unit. The media transmission unit formed by the connecting pipes (7) and interface 1 (3) is marked as a primary water supply structure. The media transmission unit formed by the connecting pipes (7) and interface 2 (4) is marked as a primary water return structure. The media transmission unit formed by the connecting pipes (7) and interface 3 (5) is marked as a secondary water supply structure. The medium transmission unit formed by the through pipe (7) and the fourth interface (6) is marked as a secondary return water structure. The through pipe (7) of the primary water supply structure is equipped with two No. 1 solenoid valves (11), the through pipe (7) of the primary return water structure is equipped with two No. 2 solenoid valves (12), the through pipe (7) of the secondary water supply structure is equipped with two No. 3 solenoid valves (13), and the through pipe (7) of the secondary return water structure is equipped with two No. 4 solenoid valves (14).
4. The unmanned heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: The primary water supply structure is connected to the heat source structure (8) via a connecting pipe (10). The heat source structure (8) supplies heat to the thermal power plant. The heat source structure (8) is connected to the primary return water structure via a connecting pipe (10). Two sets of connecting pipes (10) are symmetrically arranged. Another set of connecting pipes (10) is connected to the heat-using structure (9). The heat-using structure (9) is a heat energy user. The heat-using structure (9) is connected to the secondary water supply structure and the secondary return water structure via connecting pipes (10) respectively.
5. An unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 3, characterized in that: The secondary water return structure is connected to the outlet of the water pump (16) via a pipe, and the inlet of the water pump (16) is connected to a water replenishment tank (15).
6. An unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the through pipe (7) and the connecting pipe (10) are respectively provided with heat insulation structures. The heat insulation structures achieve heat separation through protective sleeves (17). The heat insulation structure includes a protective sleeve (17). The protective sleeve (17) is a hollow sandwich structure. Air is filled into the sandwich of the protective sleeve (17). The surface of the protective sleeve (17) is a wavy structure. The protective sleeve (17) wraps around the outer surfaces of the through pipe (7) and the connecting pipe (10).
7. An unattended heat exchange station for improving thermal energy utilization according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the connecting pipe (10) is provided with a controller (18), which is connected to a computer via a wireless signal.