Device for cooling anode tube by using flue gas

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flue gas cooling, in particular to a device for cooling an anode tube by using flue gas, which comprises a casing and a cooling tank, a plurality of support rings are arranged on the periphery of the cooling tank, a plurality of support legs are arranged at the bottom ends of the support rings, and the support legs are arranged on the casing. A plurality of second connecting blocks are arranged on the inner side wall of the cooling tank, anode tube assemblies are arranged between the second connecting blocks, one side of the lower portion of the cooling tank communicates with a smoke inlet pipe, the upper end of the cooling tank communicates with a smoke outlet pipe, a liquid collecting hopper is arranged at the bottom end of the cooling tank, and a first electromagnetic valve is arranged at the bottom end of the liquid collecting hopper; a second water pump is arranged at the bottom end of the first electromagnetic valve, and a plurality of first connecting blocks are arranged on the side wall in the cooling tank. The cooling tank is arranged for cooling flue gas, the flue gas inlet pipe is arranged for flue gas entering, and the flue gas outlet pipe is arranged for flue gas outputting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flue gas cooling technology, specifically to a device for cooling an anode tube using flue gas. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial sectors, particularly metallurgy, chemical engineering, and power generation, long-term operation of anode tubes can lead to thermal fatigue, deformation, or decreased efficiency. Therefore, technologies utilizing flue gas or other media to cool the anode tubes have emerged to improve equipment lifespan and stability.

[0003] A search revealed that Chinese patent application number 201320674475.X discloses an anode furnace flue gas cooling device, including a support, cooling pipes, and an ash hopper. The device is characterized in that the cooling pipes are connected above the support with both ends facing downwards, the ash hoppers are connected below the support with their openings facing upwards, the openings of the cooling pipes are connected to the openings of the ash hoppers, and the cooling pipes are sequentially connected through the openings of the ash hoppers. The flue gas inlet pipe is connected to the foremost ash hopper, and the flue gas outlet pipe is connected to the last ash hopper. The flue gas inlet pipe, cooling pipes, ash hoppers, and flue gas outlet pipe form a flue gas cooling channel. A water tank is provided above the support and around the cooling pipes, with an inlet pipe at the lower end and an outlet pipe at the upper end of the water tank.

[0004] However, existing patents have the following drawbacks:

[0005] This type of anode furnace flue gas cooling device does not have an outlet pipe, so the coolant generated during anode furnace cooling cannot be returned for collection and reuse. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a device for cooling anode tubes using flue gas, which solves the problem that the coolant generated during anode furnace cooling cannot be collected and reused because no outlet pipe is provided.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: It includes a shell, characterized in that it includes a cooling tank, with several support rings arranged around the periphery of the cooling tank, several support legs arranged at the bottom of the support rings, several second connecting blocks arranged on the inner sidewall of the cooling tank, an anode tube assembly arranged between the second connecting blocks, a flue gas inlet pipe connected to the lower side of the cooling tank, a flue gas outlet pipe connected to the upper end of the cooling tank, a liquid collection hopper arranged at the bottom of the cooling tank, a first solenoid valve arranged at the bottom of the liquid collection hopper, a second water pump arranged at the bottom of the first solenoid valve, several first connecting blocks arranged on the inner sidewall of the cooling tank, a cooling box arranged between the first connecting blocks, and fins arranged on both sides of the cooling box.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a water tank is provided on one side of the cooling tank, and a liquid inlet is connected to the upper end of the water tank. The second water pump is connected to one side of the water tank through a return water pipe.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a cooling assembly is connected to one side of the water tank via a pipe.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a first water pump is provided at the upper end of the cooling assembly, and a second solenoid valve is provided at the upper end of the first water pump.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the upper end of the second solenoid valve is provided with an inlet pipe, which is connected to the upper part of one side of the cooling tank, and the lower part of one side of the cooling tank is connected to one side of the water tank through an outlet pipe.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the water tank is provided with an observation port at its front end.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protective box is provided on one side of the water tank, and a controller is provided inside the protective box.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the protective box is equipped with a display operator.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] This invention provides a device for cooling an anode tube using flue gas, which has the following advantages:

[0019] This utility model incorporates a cooling tank for cooling flue gas, an inlet pipe for the flue gas to enter, and an outlet pipe for the flue gas to exit.

[0020] By setting up a liquid collection hopper, when the flue gas cools the anode tube assembly, droplets precipitate on the surface of the anode tube and fall to the bottom liquid collection hopper for collection.

[0021] A condenser box is installed to assist in cooling the anode tube assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Support leg; 2. First solenoid valve; 3. Smoke inlet pipe; 4. Support ring; 5. Cooling tank; 6. Smoke outlet pipe; 7. Liquid inlet pipe; 8. Liquid inlet; 9. Water tank; 10. Cooling assembly; 11. Second solenoid valve; 12. First water pump; 13. Display operator; 14. Controller; 15. Protective box; 16. Observation port; 17. Liquid outlet pipe; 18. Return water pipe; 19. Liquid collection hopper; 20. Second water pump; 21. Anode tube assembly; 22. First connecting block; 23. Cooling tank; 24. Fins; 25. Second connecting block. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a device for cooling an anode tube using flue gas, comprising a cooling tank 5, with several support rings 4 arranged around the cooling tank 5, several support legs 1 arranged at the bottom of the support rings 4, several second connecting blocks 25 arranged on the inner side wall of the cooling tank 5, an anode tube assembly 21 arranged between the second connecting blocks 25, a flue gas inlet pipe 3 connected to the lower side of the cooling tank 5, a flue gas outlet pipe 6 connected to the upper end of the cooling tank 5, a liquid collection hopper 19 arranged at the bottom of the liquid collection hopper 19, a first solenoid valve 2 arranged at the bottom of the first solenoid valve 2, a second water pump 20 arranged at the bottom of the first solenoid valve 2, several first connecting blocks 22 arranged on the inner side wall of the cooling tank 5, a cooling box 23 arranged between the first connecting blocks 22, and fins 24 arranged on both sides of the cooling box 23.

[0029] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, several support rings 4 are provided around the cooling tank 5 for mounting support legs 1. Several support legs 1 are provided at the bottom of the support rings 4 for supporting the entire device. Several second connecting blocks 25 are provided on the inner side wall of the cooling tank 5 for connecting the anode tube assembly 21. The anode tube assembly 21 is arranged between the second connecting blocks 25. The anode tube assembly 21 is a commonly used component on the market and will not be described in detail here. A flue gas inlet pipe 3 is connected to the lower side of the cooling tank 5 for flue gas to enter. A flue gas outlet pipe 6 is connected to the upper end of the cooling tank 5. The flue gas enters the cooling tank 5 through the flue gas inlet pipe 3 and cools the anode tube assembly 21 inside the cooling tank 5. The cooling tank 5 is equipped with a liquid collection hopper 19 at the bottom. During the cooling process of the anode tube assembly 21, liquid droplets are precipitated in the anode tube assembly 21 and fall to the bottom liquid collection hopper 19 for collection. The bottom of the liquid collection hopper 19 is equipped with a first solenoid valve 2 to control the flow of liquid. The bottom of the first solenoid valve 2 is equipped with a second water pump 20 to output the collected liquid. Several first connecting blocks 22 are provided on the inner side wall of the cooling tank 5 for installing cooling boxes 23. Cooling boxes 23 are arranged between the first connecting blocks 22 to assist the flue gas in cooling the anode tube assembly 21. Fins 24 are provided on both sides of the cooling box 23 to increase the contact area and improve the heat exchange effect.

[0030] Specifically, a water tank 9 is provided on one side of the cooling tank 5, and a liquid inlet 8 is connected to the upper end of the water tank 9. The second water pump 20 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through a return water pipe 18.

[0031] To solve the problem of water storage, such as Figure 1 As shown, a water tank 9 is provided on one side of the cooling tank 5 for storing coolant. The upper end of the water tank 9 is connected to a liquid inlet 8, which is used for adding coolant in the initial state. The second water pump 20 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through the return water pipe 18, and transports the solution collected by the liquid collection hopper 19 to the water tank 9 for reuse.

[0032] Specifically, a cooling assembly 10 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 via a pipe.

[0033] To solve the problem of coolant cooling in the water tank, such as Figure 1 As shown, a cooling component 10 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 via a pipe. This component is used to cool the coolant. The cooling component 10 is a commonly used component on the market and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Specifically, the cooling assembly 10 is provided with a first water pump 12 at its upper end, and a second solenoid valve 11 is provided at the upper end of the first water pump 12.

[0035] To solve the problem of pressurizing and outputting cooled liquid, such as Figure 1As shown, a first water pump 12 is provided at the upper end of the cooling assembly 10 for pressurizing and outputting the cooled solution, and a second solenoid valve 11 is provided at the upper end of the first water pump 12 for controlling the flow of the solution.

[0036] Specifically, the upper end of the second solenoid valve 11 is provided with an inlet pipe 7, which is connected to the upper part of one side of the cooling box 23, and the lower part of one side of the cooling box 23 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through an outlet pipe 17.

[0037] To solve the problem of coolant circulation within the cooling tank, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upper end of the second solenoid valve 11 is provided with an inlet pipe 7, which is connected to the upper part of one side of the cooling tank 23 to realize the output of the cooled liquid. The lower part of one side of the cooling tank 23 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through an outlet pipe 17 to realize the return of the coolant in the cooling tank 23 to the water tank 9, thus realizing the circulation of the coolant.

[0038] Specifically, the water tank 9 is provided with an observation port 16 at its front end.

[0039] To address the issue of facilitating personnel's understanding of the liquid level inside the water tank, such as Figure 1 As shown, an observation port 16 is provided at the front end of the water tank 9, which allows personnel to understand the liquid level of the water tank 9 through the observation port 16. The observation port 16 is made of transparent tempered glass.

[0040] Specifically, a protective box 15 is provided on one side of the water tank 9, and a controller 14 is provided inside the protective box 15.

[0041] To address the issue of easily protecting electronic components, such as Figure 1 As shown, a protective box 15 is provided on one side of the water tank 9 to protect the electronic components. A controller 14 is provided inside the protective box 15. The controller 14 is electrically connected to the electrical device of the device for cooling the anode tube and controls it.

[0042] Specifically, the protective box 15 is equipped with a display operator 13.

[0043] To address the issue of displaying device operation data, such as Figure 1 As shown, a display operator 13 is installed inside the protective box 15. The display operator 13 is electrically connected to the controller 14 and is used to display the device's operating data, while also facilitating personnel to operate the device.

[0044] The detailed description of known functions and components is omitted in this disclosure. To ensure the compatibility of the equipment, the operating methods used are consistent with the parameters of commercially available instruments.

[0045] In summary, the working principle and usage of this utility model are as follows: Several second connecting blocks 25 are provided on the inner sidewall of the cooling tank 5 for connecting the anode tube assembly 21. The anode tube assembly 21 is located between the second connecting blocks 25. The anode tube assembly 21 is a commonly used component on the market and will not be described in detail here. A flue gas inlet pipe 3 is connected to the lower side of the cooling tank 5 for flue gas to enter. A flue gas outlet pipe 6 is connected to the upper end of the cooling tank 5. The flue gas enters the cooling tank 5 through the flue gas inlet pipe 3 and cools the anode tube assembly 21 inside the cooling tank 5. A liquid collection hopper 19 is provided at the bottom of the cooling tank 5, where liquid droplets accumulate during the cooling process of the anode tube assembly 21. The precipitated fluid falls to the bottom collecting hopper 19 for collection. A first solenoid valve 2 is installed at the bottom of the collecting hopper 19 to control fluid flow. A second water pump 20 is installed at the bottom of the first solenoid valve 2 to output the collected fluid. Several first connecting blocks 22 are installed on the inner side wall of the cooling tank 5 for installing cooling boxes 23. Cooling boxes 23 are installed between the first connecting blocks 22 to assist the flue gas in cooling the anode tube assembly 21. Fins 24 are installed on both sides of the cooling boxes 23 to increase the contact area and improve heat exchange efficiency. A water tank 9 is installed on one side of the cooling tank 5 for storing coolant. The upper end of the water tank 9 is connected to a liquid injection port. Inlet 8 is used for adding coolant in the initial state. The second water pump 20 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through the return water pipe 18, and transports the solution collected by the collection hopper 19 to the water tank 9 for reuse. A cooling component 10 is connected to one side of the water tank 9 through a pipe, which is used to cool the coolant. The cooling component 10 is a commonly used component on the market, and will not be described in detail here. A first water pump 12 is set at the upper end of the cooling component 10, which is used to pressurize and output the cooled solution. A second solenoid valve 11 is set at the upper end of the first water pump 12, which is used to control the flow of the solution. An inlet pipe 7 is set at the upper end of the second solenoid valve 11, and the inlet pipe 7 is connected to the cooling component 10. The upper part of one side of the cooling tank 23 is connected to the coolant outlet after cooling. The lower part of one side of the cooling tank 23 is connected to the side of the water tank 9 through the outlet pipe 17, so that the coolant in the cooling tank 23 can flow back into the water tank 9 to realize the circulation of coolant. A protective box 15 is provided on one side of the water tank 9 to protect the electronic components. A controller 14 is provided inside the protective box 15. The controller 14 is electrically connected to the power supply of the device for cooling the anode tube. A display operator 13 is provided inside the protective box 15. The display operator 13 is electrically connected to the controller 14 to display the device's operating data and facilitate personnel to operate the device.

[0046] 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 device for cooling an anode tube using flue gas, comprising a housing, characterized in that: The cooling tank (5) includes a cooling tank (5) with several support rings (4) around its periphery and several support legs (1) at the bottom of the support rings (4). Several second connecting blocks (25) are provided on the inner side wall of the cooling tank (5). An anode tube assembly (21) is provided between the second connecting blocks (25). A flue gas inlet pipe (3) is connected to the lower side of the cooling tank (5). A flue gas outlet pipe (6) is connected to the upper end of the cooling tank (5). A liquid collection hopper (19) is provided at the bottom of the cooling tank (5). A first solenoid valve (2) is provided at the bottom of the liquid collection hopper (19). A second water pump (20) is provided at the bottom of the first solenoid valve (2). Several first connecting blocks (22) are provided on the inner side wall of the cooling tank (5). A cooling box (23) is provided between the first connecting blocks (22). Fins (24) are provided on both sides of the cooling box (23).

2. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank (9) is provided on one side of the cooling tank (5), and a liquid inlet (8) is connected to the upper end of the water tank (9). The second water pump (20) is connected to one side of the water tank (9) through a return water pipe (18).

3. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (9) is connected to a cooling component (10) via a pipe on one side.

4. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooling assembly (10) is provided with a first water pump (12) at its upper end, and a second solenoid valve (11) is provided at the upper end of the first water pump (12).

5. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second solenoid valve (11) is provided with an inlet pipe (7) at its upper end. The inlet pipe (7) is connected to the upper part of one side of the cooling tank (23), and the lower part of one side of the cooling tank (23) is connected to one side of the water tank (9) through an outlet pipe (17).

6. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (9) is provided with an observation port (16) at the front end.

7. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective box (15) is provided on one side of the water tank (9), and a controller (14) is provided inside the protective box (15).

8. The apparatus for cooling an anode tube using flue gas according to claim 7, characterized in that: The protective box (15) is equipped with a display operator (13).

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