Energy storage type freezing dryer

Through the innovative design of the energy storage refrigerated dryer, the problems of high energy consumption and poor stability of traditional refrigerated dryers are solved by using a heat storage tank and heat exchange system. It realizes energy storage and efficient heat exchange, reduces energy consumption and improves stability and drying effect.

CN224252504UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19YUNWEI ENERGY TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNWEI ENERGY TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional refrigerated dryers have high energy consumption and poor stability, cannot utilize off-peak electricity, and their drying effect is affected by ambient temperature and load fluctuations.

Method used

It adopts an energy storage structure and heat exchange system, including a heat storage tank, heat pipes, heat transfer cylinder, compressor and filter components. It achieves energy storage and efficient heat exchange through the circulation of heat transfer liquid and gas, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving stability.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces energy consumption, improves the stability and drying effect of the refrigerated dryer, and can store energy during off-peak electricity hours, thus reducing operating costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of freezing dryers, and discloses an energy storage type freezing dryer which comprises a fixed box, a partition plate fixedly connected in the fixed box, an installation box arranged on one side of the partition plate, a heat exchange box arranged on the other side of the partition plate, a heat conduction pipe installed in the heat exchange box, an air cylinder fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box, and a heat conduction cylinder installed in the air cylinder. A capillary tube and a compressor are installed at the top of the fixed box, the liquid outlet end of the heat conduction tube is connected with the liquid inlet end of the capillary tube, the air outlet end of the capillary tube is connected with the air inlet end of a heat conduction cylinder, the air outlet end of the heat conduction cylinder is connected with the air inlet end of the compressor, and the liquid outlet end of the compressor is connected with the liquid inlet end of the heat conduction tube; by means of the innovative energy storage system and heat exchange structure, the problems that a traditional refrigeration dryer is high in energy consumption and poor in stability are effectively solved, the energy-saving effect is remarkable, the performance is improved, and the refrigeration dryer is suitable for the field of industrial compressed air treatment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerated dryer technology, specifically an energy storage refrigerated dryer. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerated air dryers are commonly used compressed air processing equipment in industry. They use a refrigeration system to lower the temperature of compressed air, causing the moisture in the air to condense and separate, thus obtaining dry compressed air.

[0003] Traditional refrigerated air dryers have the following problems:

[0004] High energy consumption: The refrigeration system needs to run continuously, especially in high temperature or high humidity environments, resulting in high energy consumption.

[0005] Temperature fluctuations affect drying performance: When the ambient temperature changes or the load fluctuates, the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerated dryer may decrease, resulting in unstable drying performance.

[0006] Unable to utilize off-peak electricity: Traditional refrigerated dryers cannot store energy during off-peak electricity prices, resulting in higher operating costs.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a refrigerated dryer that can reduce energy consumption, improve stability, and support energy storage operation. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide an energy storage type refrigerated dryer to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A storage-type refrigerated dryer includes a fixed box, a partition fixedly connected inside the fixed box, an installation box on one side of the partition, a heat exchange box on the other side of the partition, a heat-conducting pipe installed inside the heat exchange box, a wind duct fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box, a heat-conducting cylinder installed inside the wind duct, a capillary tube and a compressor installed on the top of the fixed box, the liquid outlet end of the heat-conducting pipe connected to the liquid inlet end of the capillary tube, the air outlet end of the capillary tube connected to the air inlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder, the air outlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder connected to the air inlet end of the compressor, and the liquid outlet end of the compressor connected to the liquid inlet end of the heat-conducting pipe.

[0011] The air duct has an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end. A pressure valve is installed in the air outlet. A drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the air duct. A heat storage tank is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box. A liquid pump is installed at the input end of the heat storage tank. The liquid inlet of the liquid pump is connected to one side of the heat exchange box through a set of liquid pipes. The output end of the heat storage tank is connected to the other side of the heat exchange box through another set of liquid pipes.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a filter assembly connected to the heat-conducting cylinder is installed inside the mounting box for filtering the refrigerant gas inside the heat-conducting cylinder.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, multiple sets of circumferentially distributed heat-conducting fins are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the filter assembly includes a reflux box fixedly installed in the installation box, the reflux box being fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder, a centrifugal pump fixedly installed in the installation box on one side of the reflux box, the outlet end of the centrifugal pump being fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder, and the reflux box and the inlet end of the centrifugal pump being connected by a connecting pipe.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, a filter element is installed inside the reflux box.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: through the innovative energy storage system and heat exchange structure, this utility model effectively solves the problems of high energy consumption and poor stability of traditional refrigerated dryers, and has significant energy-saving effect and performance improvement, and is suitable for the field of industrial compressed air treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an energy storage refrigerated dryer according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the isometric structure of an energy storage refrigerated dryer according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an energy storage refrigerated dryer according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a storage-type refrigerated dryer according to the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Fixed box, 2-Baffle, 3-Installation box, 4-Heat exchange box, 5-Heat pipe, 6-Air duct, 7-Heat pipe, 8-Capillary tube, 9-Compressor, 10-Air inlet, 11-Air outlet, 12-Drain outlet, 13-Heat fins, 14-Heat storage tank, 15-Liquid pump, 16-Liquid pipe, 17-Reflux box, 18-Centrifugal pump, 19-Connecting pipe, 20-Filter element. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] See Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, an energy storage refrigerated dryer includes a fixed box 1, a partition 2 fixedly connected inside the fixed box 1, an installation box 3 provided on one side of the partition 2, a heat exchange box 4 provided on the other side of the partition 2, a heat-conducting pipe 5 installed inside the heat exchange box 4, a wind duct 6 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box 1, a heat-conducting cylinder 7 installed inside the wind duct 6, a capillary tube 8 and a compressor 9 installed on the top of the fixed box 1, the liquid outlet end of the heat-conducting pipe 5 connected to the liquid inlet end of the capillary tube 8, the air outlet end of the capillary tube 8 connected to the air inlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder 7, the air outlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder 7 connected to the air inlet end of the compressor 9, the liquid outlet end of the compressor 9 connected to the liquid inlet end of the heat-conducting pipe 5, an air inlet 10 provided at one end of the wind duct 6, an air outlet 11 provided at the other end of the wind duct 6, a pressure valve installed inside the air outlet 11, and a drain outlet 12 provided at the bottom of the wind duct 6.

[0024] In operation, the compressor 9 first starts, and the room-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant liquid in the heat-conducting pipe 5 flows into the capillary tube 8 under the pumping force of the compressor 9. Then, as the room-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant liquid enters the heat-conducting cylinder 7 through the capillary tube 8, it changes from a high flow rate to a low flow rate, resulting in a significant pressure drop. This pressure drop lowers the boiling point of the refrigerant liquid, causing it to begin evaporating and absorbing heat, producing low-temperature refrigerant vapor. Finally, the low-temperature refrigerant vapor flows into the heat-conducting cylinder 7. The low-temperature refrigerant vapor in the heat-conducting cylinder 7 then absorbs heat from the airflow and is converted into room-temperature refrigerant vapor. Subsequently, the room-temperature refrigerant vapor is compressed by the compressor 9 to form a high-temperature refrigerant liquid. The high-temperature refrigerant liquid flows along the first connecting... The pipe 19 enters the heat-conducting pipe 5, thereby absorbing the heat in the gas entering the air duct 6 through the air inlet 10. In addition, the present invention uses a centrifuge to compress the air and inject it into the air duct 6, thereby forming high-pressure air in the air duct 6. The high-pressure air is compressed and the temperature rises. At this time, the greater the temperature difference between the air and the heat-conducting pipe 5, the higher the heat exchange rate between the air and the heat-conducting pipe 5. At the same time, the higher the pressure, the faster the water vapor condenses, thereby improving the air drying efficiency. Meanwhile, the water vapor in the air condenses on the outer wall of the heat-conducting pipe 7. Then the dried air is discharged through the air outlet 11. The condensed droplets collect at the bottom of the air duct 6. Then the drain outlet 12 is opened periodically to discharge the condensate through the drain outlet 12.

[0025] A heat storage tank 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box 1. A liquid pump 15 is installed at the input end of the heat storage tank 14. The liquid inlet of the liquid pump 15 is connected to one side of the heat exchange box 4 through a set of liquid pipes 16. The output end of the heat storage tank 14 is connected to the other side of the heat exchange box 4 through another set of liquid pipes 16.

[0026] This invention uses a liquid pump 15 to pump the heat transfer fluid from the heat exchange box 4 into the heat storage tank 14. At the same time, the heat transfer fluid in the heat storage tank 14 flows back into the heat exchange box 4 under the push of the heat transfer fluid pumped in by the liquid pump 15, thereby realizing the circulation of the heat transfer fluid between the heat exchange box 4 and the heat storage tank 14, and thus absorbing and collecting the heat in the heat transfer pipe 5 in the heat exchange box 4 into the heat storage tank 14.

[0027] In one instance of this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-4 The outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder 7 is fixedly connected with multiple sets of circumferentially distributed heat-conducting fins 13; the present invention increases the contact area between air and cold source by setting multiple sets of heat-conducting fins 13, thereby improving the equipment's efficiency in absorbing heat from the air.

[0028] In one instance of this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-4 The installation box 3 is equipped with a filter assembly connected to the heat conduction cylinder 7 for filtering the refrigerant gas in the heat conduction cylinder 7. The filter assembly includes a return box 17 fixedly installed in the installation box 3. The return box 17 is fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder 7. A centrifugal pump 18 is fixedly installed in the installation box 3 on one side of the return box 17. The outlet end of the centrifugal pump 18 is fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder 7. The return box 17 and the inlet end of the centrifugal pump 18 are connected by a connecting pipe 19. A filter element 20 is installed in the return box 17.

[0029] This invention first uses a centrifugal pump 18 to pump the refrigerant gas in the reflux box 17 into the heat transfer cylinder 7 along the connecting pipe 19. At the same time, the gas pressure in the reflux box 17 decreases, and the refrigerant gas in the heat transfer cylinder 7 flows into the reflux box 17. During this process, the refrigerant gas is filtered by the filter element 20. With the circulation of the refrigerant gas in the heat transfer cylinder 7, the refrigerant in the pipeline is filtered.

[0030] The working principle of this invention is as follows: During operation, the compressor 9 first starts, and the room-temperature high-pressure refrigerant liquid in the heat-conducting pipe 5 flows into the capillary tube 8 under the pumping force of the compressor 9. Then, when the room-temperature high-pressure refrigerant liquid enters the heat-conducting cylinder 7 through the capillary tube 8, it changes from a high flow rate to a low flow rate, resulting in a significant pressure drop. This pressure drop lowers the boiling point of the refrigerant liquid and causes it to begin evaporating and absorbing heat, producing low-temperature refrigerant vapor. Finally, the low-temperature refrigerant vapor flows into the heat-conducting cylinder 7. The low-temperature refrigerant vapor in the heat-conducting cylinder 7 then absorbs heat from the airflow and is converted into room-temperature refrigerant vapor. This room-temperature refrigerant vapor is then compressed by the compressor 9 to form a high-temperature refrigerant liquid. The high-temperature refrigerant liquid enters the heat-conducting pipe 5 along the first connecting pipe 19, thereby absorbing heat from the gas entering the air duct 6 through the air inlet 10. Furthermore, this invention uses a centrifuge to compress and inject air into the air duct. Inside the air duct 6, high-pressure air is formed. The high-pressure air is compressed and its temperature rises. At this time, the temperature difference between the air and the heat-conducting cylinder 5 is greater, thereby increasing the heat exchange rate between the air and the heat-conducting cylinder 5. At the same time, the higher the pressure, the faster the water vapor condenses, thereby improving the air drying efficiency. Meanwhile, the water vapor in the air condenses on the outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder 7. Then, the dried air is discharged through the air outlet 11. The condensed droplets collect at the bottom of the air duct 6. Then, the drain outlet 12 is opened periodically to discharge the condensate. At the same time, the present invention uses the liquid pump 15 to pump the heat-conducting liquid in the heat exchange box 4 of the heat storage tank 14 into the heat storage tank 14. Simultaneously, the heat-conducting liquid in the heat storage tank 14 is pushed back into the heat exchange box 4 by the heat-conducting liquid pumped in by the liquid pump 15, thereby realizing the circulation of heat-conducting liquid between the heat exchange box 4 and the heat storage tank 14, thereby absorbing and collecting the heat in the heat-conducting pipe 5 in the heat exchange box 4 into the heat storage tank 14.

[0031] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A storage-type refrigerated dryer, comprising a fixed housing, characterized in that, A partition is fixedly connected inside the fixed box. An installation box is set on one side of the partition, and a heat exchange box is set on the other side of the partition. A heat-conducting pipe is installed inside the heat exchange box. A wind duct is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box. A heat-conducting cylinder is installed inside the wind duct. A capillary tube and a compressor are installed on the top of the fixed box. The liquid outlet end of the heat-conducting pipe is connected to the liquid inlet end of the capillary tube. The gas outlet end of the capillary tube is connected to the gas inlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder. The gas outlet end of the heat-conducting cylinder is connected to the gas inlet end of the compressor. The liquid outlet end of the compressor is connected to the liquid inlet end of the heat-conducting pipe. The air duct has an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end. A pressure valve is installed in the air outlet. A drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the air duct. A heat storage tank is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed box. A liquid pump is installed at the input end of the heat storage tank. The liquid inlet of the liquid pump is connected to one side of the heat exchange box through a set of liquid pipes. The output end of the heat storage tank is connected to the other side of the heat exchange box through another set of liquid pipes.

2. The energy storage refrigerated dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation box contains a filter assembly connected to the heat-conducting cylinder, which is used to filter the refrigerant gas inside the heat-conducting cylinder.

3. The energy storage refrigerated dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple sets of circumferentially distributed heat-conducting fins are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the heat-conducting cylinder.

4. The energy storage refrigerated dryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter assembly includes a return box fixedly installed inside the installation box. The return box is fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder. A centrifugal pump is fixedly installed inside the installation box on one side of the return box. The outlet end of the centrifugal pump is fixedly connected to the heat conduction cylinder. The return box and the inlet end of the centrifugal pump are connected by a connecting pipe.

5. A storage-type refrigerated dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The return box is equipped with a filter element.