Water purification structure of evaporator water tank

By introducing a purified water circulation loop and an ultrafiltration membrane cartridge into the evaporator water tank, the problems of evaporator corrosion and low heat dissipation efficiency caused by water quality degradation are solved, achieving efficient purification and convenient maintenance.

CN224258337UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19LIAONING HONGLI ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING HONGLI ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The water quality of existing box-type evaporators deteriorates after prolonged use, leading to corrosion and contamination of the coils and fins, affecting heat dissipation efficiency and making them difficult to clean.

Method used

An evaporator water tank purification structure was designed, which adopts an independent purification water circulation loop and uses an ultrafiltration membrane cartridge to continuously filter and purify the water. The purification water circulation loop includes an inlet pipe, a purification water tank, a circulation pump, a purification water tank, and a purification water cartridge. The purification water cartridge can be easily replaced through a sealing seat, which isolates the pollution source from direct contact with the heat exchange surface of the evaporator.

Benefits of technology

It effectively isolates the pollution source from direct contact with the evaporator heat exchange surface, keeps the water clean, improves heat dissipation efficiency, extends the service life of the evaporator, and simplifies the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an evaporator water tank water purification structure which comprises a main tank body, the main tank body is a cavity shell of a rectangular structure, a plurality of heat exchange coil pipes are arranged in the main tank body, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are arranged at the two ends of each heat exchange coil pipe respectively, and a water purification structure is arranged on the side face of the main tank body. The utility model relates to the technical field of evaporators, in particular to a water purification structure of an evaporator water tank, which is simple in structure, high in modularization degree and small in occupied area by arranging an independent water purification circulation loop on the basis of an independent water purification tank, and utilizes an ultrafiltration membrane cylinder to continuously filter and purify working medium water in the water tank. The direct contact between a pollution source and the heat exchange surface of the evaporator is thoroughly isolated, when the water purification cylinder needs to be replaced, an old cylinder can be taken out and a new cylinder can be arranged only by unscrewing the plugging seat, the maintenance is simple and convenient, and the problems of efficiency reduction, corrosion and difficulty in cleaning caused by deterioration of water quality of a traditional evaporator are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of evaporator technology, specifically to a water purification structure for an evaporator water tank. Background Technology

[0002] Evaporators are an important component of industrial refrigeration systems. Box-type evaporators are often used in scenarios with stringent requirements for condensate management, limited space, or special operating environments. Their core value lies in efficiently treating condensate and ensuring reliable system operation.

[0003] Therefore, current box-type evaporators are usually placed directly in the water tank to cool the water inside. This results in the water, which is the working fluid, being in direct contact with the coils and fins of the evaporator. However, after prolonged use, the water quality deteriorates, carrying some dust and heavy metal ions, causing corrosion and contamination of the evaporator coils and fins, affecting heat dissipation efficiency, and making cleaning difficult. In view of this, this case was developed through in-depth research into the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an evaporator water tank purification structure, which solves the existing background technology problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an evaporator water tank purification structure, including a main body, the main body being a rectangular hollow shell, a plurality of heat exchange coils being provided inside the main body, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe being provided at both ends of the heat exchange coils respectively, and a purification structure being provided on the side of the main body;

[0006] The water purification structure includes an inlet pipe connected to the main tank, a purified water tank connected to one side of the inlet pipe, an outlet pipe connected to one side of the purified water tank, the outlet pipe communicating with the main tank, and a circulation pump installed between the inlet pipe and the main tank.

[0007] The water purification structure also includes several clean water tanks. A buffer tank is provided on one side of the water purification tank. Several clean water tanks are provided in a linear array on one side of the buffer tank. Several water inlets are connected to several of the water purification tanks on one side of the buffer tank. Several clean water cylinders are filled in the water purification tanks. The water purification cylinders are ultrafiltration membrane cylinders. A sealing seat is threaded to the top of the water purification tank. A discharge pipe is provided on the sealing seat and extends into the water purification cylinder. The end of the discharge pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the water purification cylinder is a cylindrical membrane cylinder, and the water purification tank is provided with a ring-shaped guide seat, which is inserted into the bottom end of the water purification cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, a pair of control valves are provided on the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the sealing seat is provided with a ring-shaped pressure sleeve, which is pressed onto the top of the water purification cylinder, and the pressure sleeve, the water purification cylinder, and the sealing seat are mutually sealed.

[0011] Preferably, a pre-filter is provided between the water tank and the water inlet pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the end of the discharge pipe is provided with a connector that communicates with the water outlet pipe. Beneficial effects

[0013] This utility model provides a water purification structure for an evaporator water tank. It offers the following advantages: This evaporator water tank purification structure, through the establishment of an independent purified water circulation loop based on an independent purified water tank, features a simple and highly modular structure with a small footprint. It utilizes an ultrafiltration membrane cartridge to continuously filter and purify the working fluid water in the tank, completely isolating the pollution source from direct contact with the evaporator heat exchange surface. When the purified water cartridge needs replacement, simply unscrew the sealing seat to remove the old cartridge and install the new one, simplifying maintenance and solving the pain points of traditional evaporators caused by water quality deterioration, such as reduced efficiency, corrosion, and difficulty in cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural diagram of the evaporator water tank purification structure described in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the evaporator water tank purification structure described in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a third-dimensional structural diagram of the evaporator water tank purification structure described in this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Main housing; 2. Heat exchange coil; 3. Inlet pipe; 4. Outlet pipe; 5. Water purification structure; 6. Pre-filter; 51. Inlet pipe; 52. Outlet pipe; 53. Circulation pump; 54. Water purification tank; 55. Buffer tank; 56. Water purification cylinder; 57. Sealing seat; 58. Discharge pipe; 59. Control valve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides an implementation scheme: Currently, box-type evaporators are usually placed directly in a water tank to cool the water inside. This results in the water, which is used as the working fluid, being in direct contact with the coils and fins of the evaporator. However, after prolonged use, the water quality deteriorates, carrying some dust and heavy metal ions, causing corrosion and contamination of the evaporator's coils and fins, affecting heat dissipation efficiency, and making cleaning inconvenient.

[0020] To address the aforementioned issues, this application discloses an evaporator water tank purification structure 5, comprising a main container, a main body 1, which is a rectangular hollow shell used to hold water to be cooled. Several heat exchange coils 2, which are core heat exchange components, are installed inside the main body 1. The heat exchange coils 2 are made of copper or corrosion-resistant alloy. Inlet pipes 3 and outlet pipes 4 are respectively installed at both ends of the heat exchange coils 2 for introducing refrigerant and discharging refrigerant after heat exchange. A core purification structure 5 is provided on the side of the main body 1 to prevent contamination of the heat exchange coils 2.

[0021] According to the instruction manual Figure 1-3 As can be seen, the aforementioned water purification structure 5 includes an inlet pipe 51 for introducing external water, which is connected to the main tank 1. A circulation pump 53 is installed between the inlet pipe 51 and the main tank 1 to provide power for the circulation of water in the purification circuit. A purified water tank is connected to one side of the inlet pipe 51. The purified water tank serves as the core container for purification treatment. A buffer tank 55 is provided on one side of the purified water tank. Water from the outside first enters the buffer tank 55 to stabilize the water flow. Several clean water tanks 54 are arranged in a linear array on one side of the buffer tank 55. The buffer tank 55 is connected to a clean water tank 54 through several water inlets on one side. Each clean water tank 54 is filled with a core purification element, a water purification cylinder 56. The water purification cylinder 56 is preferably an ultrafiltration membrane cylinder, such as a UF membrane. The top of the clean water tank 54 is threaded with a sealing seat 57 for easy replacement and maintenance. A discharge pipe 584 is provided on the sealing seat 57 and extends into the inner cavity of the water purification cylinder 56. The end of the discharge pipe 584 is connected to the water outlet pipe 52. The water outlet pipe 52 is connected to the main tank 1 to transport the purified water back to the main tank 1.

[0022] Workflow: Water from the main tank 1 and supplemental water enter the system through the inlet pipe 51. The water then flows into the buffer tank 55 of the purified water tank to stabilize the flow rate. The stabilized water flow is then evenly distributed to each purified water tank 54 through the inlet. In each purified water tank 54, driven by the pressure provided by the circulation pump 53, the water permeates from the outside of the purified water cylinder 56 (i.e., the ultrafiltration membrane cylinder) inwards. Water molecules and smaller ions and dissolved substances can pass through the ultrafiltration membrane into the inner cavity of the purified water cylinder 56, while suspended particles, colloids, bacteria, and other pollutants in the water are trapped outside the membrane. The purified water is collected... The clean water flows out through the discharge pipe 584 on the sealing seat 57 from the inner cavity of the water purification cylinder 56. All the clean water from the discharge pipe 584 is collected in the water outlet pipe 52 and finally transported back to the main housing 1. This process is continuously cyclical. The water in the main housing 1 is continuously drawn out, purified and then returned, so that the water in contact with the heat exchange coil 2 is always clean water that has undergone ultrafiltration treatment. This effectively avoids the deposition of scale and dirt on the surface of the heat exchange coil 2 and fins and the corrosion of metal by heavy metal ions, significantly improves the heat exchange efficiency and extends the service life of the evaporator. The water purification cylinder 56 can be replaced in time.

[0023] As a preferred option, the water purification cylinder 56 is a cylindrical membrane cylinder, and a ring-shaped guide seat is provided on the water purification tank 54. The guide seat is inserted into the bottom end of the water purification cylinder 56. The function of the guide seat is to ensure that the water purification cylinder 56 is accurately positioned in the water purification tank 54, prevent installation deviation, ensure that the water flow is evenly distributed through the surface of the ultrafiltration membrane, and avoid local blockage or poor sealing.

[0024] As a preferred option, a pair of control valves 59 are provided on the inlet pipe 51 and the outlet pipe 52. The function of these control valves 59 is to facilitate the separate control of the inlet water circuit and the purified water circuit, to isolate the corresponding pipes when maintenance is required, or to adjust the flow rate during system debugging.

[0025] As a preferred option, the bottom of the sealing seat 57 is provided with a ring-shaped pressure sleeve, which is pressed against the top of the water purification cylinder 56. The pressure sleeve, the water purification cylinder 56, and the sealing seat 57 are mutually sealed. The function of the pressure sleeve is to press down on the top of the water purification cylinder 56 when the sealing seat 57 is tightened, and at the same time form a reliable annular sealing surface between the top of the water purification cylinder 56, the inner edge of the pressure sleeve, and the bottom of the sealing seat 57, effectively preventing unfiltered water from leaking from the gap between the top of the water purification cylinder 56 and the sealing seat 57, and ensuring that only water filtered by the ultrafiltration membrane can enter the discharge pipe 584.

[0026] As a preferred option, a pre-filter 6 is further provided between the water purification tank and the inlet pipe 51. The function of the pre-filter 6 is to pre-intercept large particles of impurities, silt, rust, etc. in the water, preventing these impurities from entering the water purification tank 54 and clogging the ultrafiltration membrane pores or scratching the membrane surface, effectively protecting the expensive ultrafiltration membrane cartridge and extending its service life.

[0027] As a preferred option, the end of the discharge pipe 584 is provided with a connector that communicates with the water outlet pipe 52. The function of this connector is to provide a reliable and easy-to-disassemble connection. The specific form of the connector can be a flange or a plug, to ensure that the connection between the discharge pipe 584 and the water outlet pipe 52 is tight and leak-free, and at the same time, it is convenient to disconnect the connection during maintenance.

[0028] In summary, the evaporator water tank purification structure 5, by setting up an independent purification water circulation loop based on an independent purification water tank, has a simple and highly modular structure with a small footprint. It uses an ultrafiltration membrane cartridge to continuously filter and purify the working fluid water in the tank, completely isolating the pollution source from direct contact with the heat exchange surface of the evaporator. When the purification water cartridge 56 needs to be replaced, simply unscrew the sealing seat 57 to remove the old cartridge and install the new cartridge. Maintenance is simple, solving the pain points of traditional evaporators caused by water quality deterioration, such as reduced efficiency, corrosion, and difficulty in cleaning.

[0029] 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 evaporator water tank purification structure (5), comprising a main tank body (1), wherein the main tank body (1) is a rectangular hollow shell, and a plurality of heat exchange coils (2) are provided inside the main tank body (1), wherein inlet pipes (3) and outlet pipes (4) are respectively provided at both ends of the heat exchange coils (2), characterized in that, The side of the main body (1) is provided with a water purification structure (5); The water purification structure (5) includes an inlet pipe (51), which is connected to the main tank (1). A water purification tank is connected to one side of the inlet pipe (51), and an outlet pipe (52) is connected to one side of the water purification tank. The outlet pipe (52) is connected to the main tank (1), and a circulation pump (53) is provided between the inlet pipe (51) and the main tank (1). The water purification structure (5) also includes a clean water tank (54). A buffer tank (55) is provided on one side of the water purification tank. A clean water tank (54) is provided in a linear array on one side of the buffer tank (55). A number of water purification tanks (54) are connected to one side of the buffer tank (55) through a number of water inlets. A clean water cylinder (56) is filled in the clean water tank (54). The clean water cylinder (56) is an ultrafiltration membrane cylinder. A sealing seat (57) is threaded to the top of the water purification tank (54). A discharge pipe (58) is provided on the sealing seat (57) and extends into the clean water cylinder (56). The end of the discharge pipe (58) is connected to the water outlet pipe (52).

2. The evaporator water tank purification structure (5) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water purification cylinder (56) is a cylindrical membrane cylinder, and the water purification tank (54) is provided with a ring-shaped guide seat, which is inserted into the bottom end of the water purification cylinder (56).

3. The evaporator water tank purification structure (5) according to claim 2, characterized in that, A pair of control valves (59) are provided on the inlet pipe (51) and the outlet pipe (52).

4. The evaporator water tank purification structure (5) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the sealing seat (57) is provided with a ring-shaped pressure sleeve, which is pressed onto the top of the water purification cylinder (56). The pressure sleeve, the water purification cylinder (56), and the sealing seat (57) are mutually sealed.

5. The evaporator water tank purification structure (5) according to claim 4, characterized in that, A pre-filter (6) is installed between the water tank and the inlet pipe (51).

6. The evaporator water tank purification structure (5) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the discharge pipe (58) is provided with a connector that connects to the water outlet pipe (52).