Large anti-freezing counter-flow cooling tower
By introducing an aerogel insulation layer and a temperature control device into the cooling tower, the internal temperature of the cooling tower is monitored and heated in real time, solving the problem of freezing of traditional cooling towers in low-temperature environments, and realizing stable operation and efficient energy utilization of the cooling tower.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO WOFAITE ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cooling towers are prone to freezing of water or other media in low-temperature environments, leading to clogged spray pipes and ice buildup inside the cooling tower, affecting normal operation. They also lack effective temperature monitoring and automatic heating systems.
The system employs an aerogel insulation layer, a temperature control device, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature in real time, and the controller drives an air pump and a sealed heater to heat the air and introduce it into the cooling tower. Combined with the aerogel insulation layer, the internal temperature is maintained within a suitable range to prevent heat loss.
It effectively prevents the internal temperature of the cooling tower from becoming too low, avoids abnormal equipment operation, improves energy utilization efficiency, reduces operating costs, and ensures the stable operation of the cooling tower in low-temperature environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, specifically a large-scale antifreeze counterflow cooling tower. Background Technology
[0002] A cooling tower is a device that uses the contact between water and air for heat exchange. It is widely used in industrial, commercial and civil fields. Its core function is to ensure the stable operation of various systems by cooling circulating water.
[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN222460344U discloses a large-scale antifreeze counter-flow cooling tower, including a bottom water collection tank. A cylindrical cooling shell is provided on the upper surface of the bottom water collection tank. A horn-shaped air duct is provided at the upper end of the cylindrical cooling shell. A support column is located in the middle of the cylindrical cooling shell, and a fan is located at the upper end of the support column. A motor that drives the fan is connected to the upper side of the cylindrical cooling shell via a motor mount. An annular water diffuser is provided at the upper end of the inner part of the cylindrical cooling shell, and an L-shaped water inlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the annular water diffuser. An anti-icing device and a packing device are provided inside the cylindrical cooling shell. The sprayed water directly enters the water collection tank and mixes with the existing cold water in the tank, thereby regulating the temperature in the tank. Combined with the operation of the cooling tower fan, the water temperature in the tank is prevented from becoming too low while meeting the temperature requirements of the production process, thus achieving the purpose of antifreeze.
[0004] Traditional cooling towers are prone to water or other media freezing in low-temperature environments, leading to spray pipe blockage, ice buildup inside the tower, and affecting normal operation. The lack of effective temperature monitoring and automatic heating systems prevents timely responses to low temperatures, resulting in unstable operation in cold weather. Therefore, a large-scale, anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower is needed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] This invention provides a large-scale antifreeze counterflow cooling tower to solve the problems in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a large-scale anti-freezing counter-flow cooling tower, comprising a cooling tower body and spray pipes. An air inlet is provided on the front of the cooling tower body, and an air outlet is provided on the top of the cooling tower body. A fan frame is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the air outlet, and a fan is mounted on the fan frame. A tripod is fixedly installed on the right rear end of the cooling tower body near the bottom, and a spray device is fixedly installed on the top of the tripod. A controller is fixedly installed on the right side of the cooling tower body, and a temperature control device is provided on the lower right surface of the cooling tower body near the front end. An aerogel insulation layer is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cooling tower body. The cooling tower body has an inner wall, and a temperature sensor is installed inside the cooling tower body. The temperature control device includes a filter cover, a fixed pipe, a heat dissipation grid, a mounting box, a sealed heater, a connecting pipe, an air inlet pipe, an air pump, and an air outlet pipe. The top of the sealed heater is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the mounting box, the bottom of the air pump is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting box, one end of the air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the air inlet end of the air pump, one end of the air outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the air pump, one end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the sealed heater, the rear end of the fixed pipe is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting box, and the air inlet end of the fixed pipe is threadedly connected to the filter cover.
[0007] Furthermore, the end of the air outlet pipe away from the air pump is fixedly connected to the air inlet of the sealing heater, and an installation groove is provided on the right side of the mounting box near the bottom, and the heat dissipation grid is installed and fixedly connected inside the installation groove on the right side of the mounting box.
[0008] Furthermore, the end of the air inlet pipe furthest from the air pump is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the fixed pipe, and a sealing device is provided at the connection between the air inlet pipe and the fixed pipe.
[0009] Furthermore, the spraying device includes a water inlet pipe and a water pump, wherein one end of the water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the water inlet end of the water pump, one end of the spray pipe is fixedly connected to the water outlet end of the water pump, and the end of the spray pipe away from the water pump passes through the right side of the cooling tower body near the top and is fixedly connected to the inner left side wall of the cooling tower body.
[0010] Furthermore, an electric heating device is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the spray pipe, and the connection between the spray pipe and the main body of the cooling tower is fixed, while one section is connected by a pipe fixing bracket.
[0011] Furthermore, the electric heating device consists of a self-regulating electric heating tape and a heat-resistant insulation layer.
[0012] Furthermore, the aerogel insulation layer is located between the inner wall of the cooling tower body and the inner wall of the tower.
[0013] Furthermore, the end of the connecting pipe away from the sealing heater passes through the inner left side wall of the mounting box, the right side of the cooling tower body, the aerogel insulation layer, and the inner wall of the tower, and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tower. A control valve is provided in the connecting pipe.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This large-scale antifreeze counter-flow cooling tower achieves precise antifreeze control through the installation of an aerogel insulation layer, a temperature control device, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor monitors the internal temperature of the cooling tower in real time. When the temperature falls below the set value, it promptly sends a signal to the controller. The temperature control device draws in external air via an air pump, heats it through a sealed heater, and then introduces it into the cooling tower. Working in conjunction with the aerogel insulation layer, this reduces internal heat loss and maintains the internal temperature within a suitable range, preventing abnormal equipment operation or reduced efficiency due to excessive temperature fluctuations. The aerogel insulation layer has excellent insulation performance, effectively blocking heat loss from the cooling tower and reducing heat dissipation. This allows more energy consumed by the heating device to be used to raise the internal temperature of the cooling tower, improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs. Through the combined action of the temperature control device and the aerogel insulation layer, a suitable internal temperature is maintained, which is beneficial to the heat dissipation and cooling efficiency of the cooling tower. It prevents the normal heat exchange function of the cooling tower from being affected by excessively high or low temperatures, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the cooling system. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cooling tower and the internal structure of the mounting box of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the air intake pipe and the fixed pipe of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Air outlet; 2. Air inlet; 3. Controller; 4. Temperature control device; 5. Spray device; 6. Electric heating device; 7. Cooling tower body; 8. Tripod; 9. Spray pipe; 10. Aerogel insulation layer; 11. Fan; 12. Inner wall of the tower; 13. Temperature sensor; 14. Fan bracket; 401. Filter cover; 402. Fixing pipe; 403. Heat dissipation grid; 404. Mounting box; 405. Sealed heater; 406. Connecting pipe; 407. Air inlet pipe; 408. Air pump; 409. Air outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model discloses a large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower, including a cooling tower body 7 and a spray pipe 9. An air inlet 2 is provided on the front of the cooling tower body 7, and an air outlet 1 is provided on the top of the cooling tower body 7. A fan bracket 14 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the air outlet 1, and a fan 11 is installed on the fan bracket 14. A tripod 8 is fixedly installed near the bottom of the right rear end of the cooling tower body 7, and a spray device 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the tripod 8. A controller 3 is fixedly installed on the right side of the cooling tower body 7, and a temperature control device 4 is provided near the front end of the lower right surface of the cooling tower body 7. An aerogel insulation layer 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cooling tower body 7. An inner wall 12 is provided inside the cooling tower body 7, and a temperature sensor is installed inside the cooling tower body 7. Device 13, the temperature control device 4 includes a filter cover 401, a fixing pipe 402, a heat dissipation grid 403, a mounting box 404, a sealing heater 405, a connecting pipe 406, an air inlet pipe 407, an air pump 408, and an air outlet pipe 409. The top of the sealing heater 405 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the mounting box 404, the bottom of the air pump 408 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting box 404, one end of the air inlet pipe 407 is fixedly connected to the air inlet end of the air pump 408, one end of the air outlet pipe 409 is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the air pump 408, one end of the connecting pipe 406 is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the sealing heater 405, the rear end of the fixing pipe 402 is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting box 404, and the air inlet end of the fixing pipe 402 is threadedly connected to the filter cover 401.
[0022] Specifically, the end of the air outlet pipe 409 away from the air pump 408 is fixedly connected to the air inlet of the sealing heater 405. An installation groove is provided on the right side of the mounting box 404 near the bottom. The heat dissipation grid 403 is installed and fixedly connected inside the installation groove on the right side of the mounting box 404.
[0023] Specifically, the end of the air inlet pipe 407 away from the air pump 408 is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the fixed pipe 402, and a sealing device is provided at the connection between the air inlet pipe 407 and the fixed pipe 402.
[0024] Specifically, the spray device 5 includes an inlet pipe and a water pump. One end of the inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the water pump, and one end of the spray pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the water pump. The end of the spray pipe 9 away from the water pump passes through the right side of the cooling tower body 7 near the top and is fixedly connected to the inner left side wall of the cooling tower body 7.
[0025] Specifically, an electric heating device 6 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the spray pipe 9, and the connection between the spray pipe 9 and the cooling tower body 7 is fixed, while one section is connected by a pipe fixing bracket.
[0026] Specifically, the electric heating device 6 consists of a self-regulating electric heating tape and a heat-resistant insulation layer.
[0027] Specifically, the aerogel insulation layer 10 is located between the inner wall of the cooling tower body 7 and the inner wall 12 of the tower.
[0028] Specifically, the end of the connecting pipe 406 away from the sealing heater 405 passes through the inner left side wall of the mounting box 404, the right side of the cooling tower body 7, the aerogel insulation layer 10, and the inner wall 12 of the tower and is fixedly connected to the inner wall 12 of the tower. A control valve is provided in the connecting pipe 406.
[0029] During operation, when the temperature inside the cooling tower falls below a set value, it is detected by the temperature sensor 13. This triggers the electric heating device 6, the air extraction pump 408, and the sealing heater 405. Air from outside the mounting box 404 is drawn into the air extraction pump 408 through the inlet pipe 407, and then flows into the sealing heater 405 through the outlet pipe 409. The sealing heater 405 heats the incoming air, and the heated air flows into the cooling tower body 7 through the connecting pipe 406. This increases the internal temperature of the cooling tower, preventing water or other media from freezing due to low temperatures and ensuring the normal operation of the cooling tower. Simultaneously, the surrounding... The electric heating device 6 outside the spray pipe 9 heats the outer wall of the spray pipe 9 through its self-regulating electric heating tape. Since the spray pipe 9 is a metal pipe, the heat is introduced into the flowing liquid through the spray pipe 9, thereby preventing the liquid inside the spray pipe 9 from freezing due to low temperature and ensuring the normal operation of the spray system. Since the connecting pipe 406 discharges the heated air into the interior of the cooling tower body 7, the aerogel insulation layer 10 inside the cooling tower body 7 plays a role in heat insulation and heat preservation, reducing heat loss, improving energy utilization efficiency, and preventing the external cold air from having an excessive impact on the interior of the cooling tower, further ensuring the stable operation of the cooling tower in low temperature environment.
[0030] In summary, this large-scale antifreeze counter-flow cooling tower achieves precise antifreeze control through the installation of an aerogel insulation layer 10, a temperature control device 4, and a temperature sensor 13. The temperature sensor 13 monitors the internal temperature of the cooling tower in real time, and promptly sends a signal to the controller 3 when the temperature falls below the set value. The temperature control device 4 draws in external air via an air pump 408, heats it through a sealed heater 405, and then introduces it into the cooling tower. Working in conjunction with the aerogel insulation layer 10, it reduces internal heat loss and maintains the internal temperature of the cooling tower within a suitable range, preventing abnormal equipment operation or reduced efficiency due to excessive temperature fluctuations. The aerogel insulation layer 10 has excellent insulation performance, effectively blocking heat loss from the cooling tower and reducing heat loss. This allows more energy consumed by the heating device to be used to raise the internal temperature of the cooling tower, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing operating costs. Through the combined action of the temperature control device 4 and the aerogel insulation layer 10, a suitable internal temperature is maintained in the cooling tower, which is beneficial to the heat dissipation and cooling efficiency of the cooling tower. It prevents the normal heat exchange function of the cooling tower from being affected by excessively high or low temperatures, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the cooling system.
[0031] 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. A large-scale antifreeze counter-flow cooling tower, comprising a cooling tower body (7) and spray pipes (9), characterized in that: The cooling tower body (7) has an air inlet (2) on its front side and an air outlet (1) on its top. A fan bracket (14) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the air outlet (1), and a fan (11) is installed on the fan bracket (14). A tripod (8) is fixedly installed near the bottom of the right rear end of the cooling tower body (7), and a spray device (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the tripod (8). A controller (3) is fixedly installed on the right side of the cooling tower body (7). A temperature control device (4) is installed near the front end of the lower right surface of the cooling tower body (7). An aerogel insulation layer (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cooling tower body (7). An inner wall (12) is provided inside the cooling tower body (7). A temperature sensor (13) is provided inside the cooling tower body (7). The temperature control device (4) includes a... The filter cover (401), fixing pipe (402), heat dissipation grid (403), mounting box (404), sealing heater (405), connecting pipe (406), air inlet pipe (407), vacuum pump (408), and air outlet pipe (409) are provided. The top of the sealing heater (405) is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the mounting box (404), the bottom of the vacuum pump (408) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting box (404), one end of the air inlet pipe (407) is fixedly connected to the air inlet end of the vacuum pump (408), one end of the air outlet pipe (409) is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the vacuum pump (408), one end of the connecting pipe (406) is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the sealing heater (405), the rear end of the fixing pipe (402) is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting box (404), and the air inlet end of the fixing pipe (402) is threadedly connected to the filter cover (401).
2. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the air outlet pipe (409) away from the air pump (408) is fixedly connected to the air inlet end of the sealing heater (405). An installation groove is provided on the right side of the mounting box (404) near the bottom. The heat dissipation grid (403) is installed and fixedly connected inside the installation groove on the right side of the mounting box (404).
3. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the air inlet pipe (407) away from the air pump (408) is fixedly connected to the air outlet end of the fixed pipe (402), and a sealing device is provided at the connection between the air inlet pipe (407) and the fixed pipe (402).
4. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray device (5) includes an inlet pipe and a water pump. One end of the inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the water pump, and one end of the spray pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the water pump. The end of the spray pipe (9) away from the water pump passes through the right side of the cooling tower body (7) near the top and is fixedly connected to the inner left side wall of the cooling tower body (7).
5. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric heating device (6) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the spray pipe (9). The connection between the spray pipe (9) and the cooling tower body (7) is fixed, while one section is connected by a pipe fixing bracket.
6. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric heating device (6) consists of a self-regulating electric heating tape and a heat-resistant insulation layer.
7. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aerogel insulation layer (10) is located between the inner wall of the cooling tower body (7) and the inner wall (12) of the tower.
8. A large-scale anti-freeze counter-flow cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the connecting pipe (406) away from the sealing heater (405) passes through the inner left side wall of the mounting box (404), the right side of the cooling tower body (7), the aerogel insulation layer (10), and the inner wall (12) of the tower and is fixedly connected to the inner wall (12). A control valve is provided in the connecting pipe (406).