Monitoring device for observing sulfur foam state in regeneration tower
By installing monitoring devices inside the regeneration tower and utilizing compressed air purging and cooling technology, the problem of difficult monitoring of sulfur foam status inside the regeneration tower has been solved, enabling real-time observation and process adjustment, and reducing safety risks and environmental pollution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGTIAN IRON & STEEL GRP (NANTONG) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies cannot monitor the sulfur foam status inside the regeneration tower in real time, resulting in unstable sulfur foam generation, which can easily lead to overflow or blockage, increasing the labor intensity of employees and the risk of environmental pollution.
Design a monitoring device including a short pipe column, a lighting sleeve and a camera sleeve. By purging and cooling with compressed air, the cleanliness of the camera and lighting surfaces is ensured, enabling real-time monitoring of the sulfur foam status inside the regeneration tower.
It enables real-time tracking of sulfur foam generation within the regeneration tower, reducing the frequency of climbing to the top of the tower, avoiding the risk of hydrogen sulfide poisoning and environmental pollution, ensuring clear images, and allowing for timely process adjustments to prevent accidents.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of regeneration tower monitoring components, and in particular to a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam inside a regeneration tower. Background Technology
[0002] The key to the stable operation of desulfurization systems in the coking industry lies in the quality of sulfur foam generation. The desulfurization tower and regeneration tower are crucial equipment in the desulfurization process. The desulfurization liquid, after being pumped out by the desulfurization circulation pump and cooled by the desulfurization liquid cooler, is sent to the regeneration tower. Compressed air is introduced from the bottom of the regeneration tower to oxidize and regenerate the solution within the tower. The sulfur foam floating at the top of the regeneration tower flows into the foam tank and is then pumped from the sulfur foam outlet to the acid production unit.
[0003] It is necessary to monitor the sulfur foam generation status in the regeneration tower in real time. If the sulfur foam production is too high, overflow will occur, and the overflowing sulfur foam and irritating gases will pollute the environment. If the sulfur foam production is too low, the sulfur foam will enter the desulfurization tower through the desulfurization liquid outlet, causing blockage and accidents, which will affect normal production.
[0004] The cameras on site are standard models, illuminating only those with glass viewing holes, making it impossible to clearly observe the internal situation. Personnel must climb to the top of the tower, approximately 50 meters high, daily to observe through the manhole, increasing the workload for employees. Additionally, irritating gases such as hydrogen sulfide are released, posing a risk of poisoning. There is also a possibility that the inability to observe the internal situation in real time could lead to sulfur foam overflowing from the tank, causing serious environmental pollution. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower, so as to facilitate the observation of the generation of sulfur foam in the regeneration tower and make timely process adjustments, thereby ensuring safe and stable production.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam inside a regeneration tower includes a short pipe column connected to a manhole at the top of the regeneration tower. A monitoring component is connected within the short pipe column, comprising a lower lighting sleeve and an upper camera sleeve for mounting a lighting lamp and a camera, respectively. The upper ends of the camera sleeve / lighting sleeve are connected to two compressed air interfaces for purging and cooling, respectively, towards the corresponding positions of the cameras. A compressed air interface for the lighting lamp is connected to the short pipe column, which purges the air towards the lighting lamp through the lighting sleeve.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the operation inside the tower can be tracked in real time, reducing the frequency of climbing to the top of the tower, avoiding the need to open the manhole at the top of the tower for observation, avoiding the impact of pungent odors such as hydrogen sulfide on personal safety, and also protecting the environment and avoiding environmental pollution; the compressed air purging port intermittently introduces air to ensure the cleanliness of the camera and lighting surfaces, ensuring clear images.
[0009] Furthermore, the lighting sleeve is connected to the camera sleeve via a small flange.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the lighting sleeve and the camera sleeve is facilitated.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a three-way valve, which has an inlet end and two first ports. The inlet end is connected to a compressed air pipeline, and the two first ports are respectively connected to the corresponding camera compressed air ports.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the corresponding position of the camera is purged or cooled, avoiding the dispersion of compressed air caused by simultaneous operation and improving the purging effect.
[0013] Furthermore, the compressed air pipeline is connected to two compressed air switches, which are respectively connected to a three-way valve and a second port, and the second port is connected to the compressed air port of the lighting lamp.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to carry out the cleaning work of the camera and the lighting lamp.
[0015] Furthermore, the lighting sleeve is connected to a matching flange, and is connected to the short pipe column through the matching flange.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the lighting sleeve and the short pipe column can be facilitated.
[0017] Furthermore, a gasket is provided between the matching flange and the short pipe column.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing performance between the lighting sleeve and the short pipe column has been improved.
[0019] Furthermore, the matching flange has several bolt holes, and corresponding flange bolts are connected to it.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection of the matching flanges is facilitated.
[0021] Furthermore, the lower end of the lighting sleeve extends into the regeneration tower.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the lighting and observation effects have been improved.
[0023] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] By observing the formation status of sulfur foam inside the tower in the control room, the operation of the tower can be tracked in real time. Once an abnormality occurs, the valve opening can be adjusted in time to make process adjustments and reduce the occurrence of accidents.
[0025] By tracking the operation inside the tower in real time, the frequency of climbing to the top of the tower is reduced, avoiding the need to open the manhole at the top of the tower for observation, thus avoiding the impact of pungent odors such as hydrogen sulfide on personal safety, and also protecting the environment and avoiding environmental pollution.
[0026] By tracking the operation inside the tower in real time, compressed air is intermittently introduced into the purging port to ensure the cleanliness of the camera and lighting surfaces, thus ensuring clear images; it can quickly respond to abnormal operating conditions and reduce the impact on subsequent operating conditions.
[0027] In summary, this application enables real-time monitoring of sulfur foam formation inside the regeneration tower, allowing for timely process adjustments at the work station, reducing the occurrence of accidents, decreasing the frequency of employee climbing, avoiding the risk of poisoning from irritating gases, and preventing environmental pollution. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the compressed air pipeline section in a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to this utility model.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flange part in a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to the present invention.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gasket portion in a monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower, according to this utility model.
[0032] In the diagram, 1. Camera sleeve; 2. Small flange; 3. Matching flange; 4. Short pipe column; 5. Top of regeneration tower; 6. Gasket; 7. Compressed air pipeline; 8. Compressed air switch; 9. Three-way valve; 10. Lighting compressed air interface; 11. Camera compressed air interface; 12. Flange bolt; 13. Lighting sleeve; 1001. First interface; 1101. Second interface. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments do not constitute a limitation on this utility model. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.
[0034] A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam inside a regeneration tower, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a short pipe column 4, which is connected to the manhole at the top of the regeneration tower. A monitoring component is connected in the short pipe column 4. The monitoring component includes a lower lighting sleeve 13 and an upper camera sleeve 1, which are used to install a lighting lamp (LED lamp) and a camera, respectively. The lower part of the lighting sleeve 13 extends into the regeneration tower.
[0035] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the lighting sleeve 13 is connected to LED lights distributed on one side, symmetrically, or in a ring, to provide illumination for the camera to observe the inside of the regeneration tower. This allows the camera to observe the generation status of sulfur foam inside the tower in the control room and track the operation of the tower in real time.
[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the upper end of the lighting sleeve 13 is connected to two camera compressed air interfaces 11 (which can also be partially or completely connected to the camera sleeve 13 depending on the camera installation position). These are a compressed air purging port and a compressed air cooling port, respectively, which are purged and cooled towards the corresponding positions of the camera. The two camera compressed air interfaces 11 can be set to different sizes and positions according to the needs of purging and cooling. The short pipe column 4 is connected to a lighting lamp compressed air interface 10, and a corresponding opening is made on the lighting sleeve 13 so that the compressed air passes through the lighting sleeve 13 from the lighting lamp compressed air interface 10 and then purifies the lighting lamp. The flow channel of the lighting lamp compressed air interface 10 can be opened at an angle to improve the purging effect.
[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the device also includes a compressed air pipeline 7 and a three-way valve 9. The three-way valve 9 includes an inlet end and two first interfaces 1001. The inlet end is connected to the compressed air pipeline 7, and the two first interfaces 1001 are respectively connected to the corresponding camera compressed air interface 11, so that the compressed air can be used to blow or cool the camera, thereby improving the effect of the corresponding single function.
[0038] In this embodiment, the compressed air pipe 7 is connected to two compressed air switches 8, which can be electrically controlled valves, etc. The two compressed air switches 8 are connected to the three-way valve 9 and the second interface 1101, respectively. The second interface 1101 is connected to the lighting compressed air interface 10, controlling the compressed air pipe 7 to intermittently supply air to the two camera compressed air interfaces 11 and the lighting compressed air interface 10, ensuring the cleanliness of the camera and the lighting surface, and ensuring clear images.
[0039] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, corresponding matching flanges 3 are fixedly connected to the lighting sleeve 13 and the short pipe column 4. The lighting sleeve 13 is connected to the short pipe column 4 through the lower matching flange 3. Corresponding small flanges 2 are fixedly connected to the lighting sleeve 13 and the camera sleeve 1. The lighting sleeve 13 is connected to the camera sleeve 1 through the upper small flange 2.
[0040] Among them, a gasket 6 is provided between the matching flange 3 on the lighting sleeve 13 and the matching flange 3 on the short pipe column 4; several bolt holes are opened in the matching flange 3 and the small flange 2, and the connection and fixation are achieved by the corresponding flange bolts 12.
[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model within its substance and protection scope, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the protection scope of the present utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower, characterized in that: The system includes a short-pipe column connected to the manhole at the top of the regeneration tower. A monitoring component is connected within the short-pipe column, comprising a lower lighting sleeve and an upper camera sleeve for mounting a lighting lamp and a camera, respectively. The upper ends of the camera sleeve / lighting sleeve are connected to two compressed air interfaces for purging and cooling, respectively, towards the corresponding positions of the cameras. The short-pipe column is also connected to a compressed air interface for the lighting lamp, which purges the lamp through the lighting sleeve.
2. The monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting sleeve is connected to the camera sleeve via a small flange.
3. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a three-way valve, which has an inlet end and two first ports. The inlet end is connected to a compressed air pipeline, and the two first ports are respectively connected to the corresponding camera compressed air ports.
4. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 3, characterized in that: The compressed air pipelines are connected to two compressed air switches, which are connected to a three-way valve and a second port, respectively. The second port is connected to the compressed air port of the lighting lamp.
5. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting sleeve is connected to a matching flange, and is connected to the short pipe column through the matching flange.
6. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gasket is provided between the matching flange and the short pipe column.
7. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The matching flange has several bolt holes and is connected with corresponding flange bolts.
8. A monitoring device for observing the state of sulfur foam in a regeneration tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the lighting sleeve extends into the regeneration tower.