A monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust.
By introducing a PLC intelligent monitoring system and explosion relief device into enterprises with dust explosion risks, the problem of insufficient monitoring by traditional dust removal systems has been solved. Real-time acquisition and remote early warning of key parameters have been achieved, reducing the risk of explosion and improving the efficiency of safe operation and maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SINOSTEEL MAANSHAN INST OF MINING RES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional dust removal systems in enterprises with dust explosion risks suffer from insufficient monitoring of operating parameters, poor process compatibility, and a lack of real-time analysis and remote early warning, resulting in high safety hazards and frequent accidents.
The system employs a PLC-based intelligent monitoring system that integrates multiple sensors and 4G communication technology to achieve real-time acquisition and intelligent analysis of key parameters. It also supports remote operation and maintenance and multi-level early warning, and is combined with an explosion relief device to reduce the risk of explosion.
Real-time monitoring and remote early warning have reduced the risk of dust explosions and improved the company's safety operation and maintenance efficiency and equipment protection capabilities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of explosive dust, specifically a monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust. Background Technology
[0002] Industrial and commercial enterprises prone to dust explosions frequently experience safety accidents due to significant safety hazards in their dust collection systems, necessitating the use of intelligent technologies to enhance their safety control capabilities. Traditional dust collection systems suffer from insufficient monitoring dimensions of operating parameters, poor process compatibility, and a lack of real-time analysis and remote early warning. Therefore, this study proposes an intelligent monitoring system architecture based on a programmable logic controller (PLC). Through modular design, it is compatible with both dry and wet dust collection processes, enabling real-time acquisition and intelligent analysis of key parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate. Furthermore, it integrates 4G communication technology to support remote operation and maintenance and multi-level early warning systems, thereby reducing the risk of dust explosions and improving the efficiency of enterprise safety operation and maintenance. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust, comprising a water storage tank, a wet dust collection tower installed in the water storage tank, a dust conveying pipe connected to the top of the wet dust collection tower, a dust collector connected to the other end of the dust conveying pipe, a water supply pipe connected to the side of the wet dust collection tower, a water pump connected to the end of the water supply pipe, the water pump being placed in the water storage tank, a water replenishment pipe being introduced into the water storage tank for replenishing water, a flow detection sensor installed on the water supply pipe, a water replenishment pressure sensor installed on the water replenishment pipe, a liquid level sensor and a temperature sensor installed in the water storage tank, and data collected by the flow detection sensor, water replenishment pressure sensor, liquid level sensor and temperature sensor being transmitted to a programmable logic controller (PLC), the PLC having an embedded 4G communication module.
[0005] Preferably, a hydrogen concentration detection sensor is installed near the exhaust port of the wet dust collector, and the data collected by the hydrogen concentration detection sensor is transmitted to the programmable logic controller.
[0006] Preferably, the wet dust collector has a connecting pipe connected to its side, and an explosion-proof valve is installed on the connecting pipe.
[0007] Preferably, an explosion vent is provided on the top side of the wet dust collector.
[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the wet dust collector is the sludge outlet, and the sludge outlet is submerged in the water of the storage tank.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0010] This utility model discloses a monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust. By setting up multiple sensors and a programmable logic controller (PLC), it can collect and intelligently analyze key parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate in real time. It also integrates 4G communication technology to support remote operation and maintenance and multi-level early warning, so as to reduce the risk of dust explosion and improve the efficiency of enterprise safety operation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0012] In the diagram: 1. Water storage tank; 2. Wet dust collector; 3. Water pump; 4. Water delivery pipeline; 5. Flow sensor; 6. Connecting pipeline; 7. Explosion-proof valve; 8. Water supply pipeline; 9. Water supply pressure sensor; 10. Dust conveying pipeline; 11. Dust collector; 12. Liquid level sensor; 13. Temperature sensor; 14. Hydrogen concentration sensor; 15. Explosion vent. Detailed Implementation
[0013] 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.
[0014] like Figure 1 As shown, existing technologies for explosive dust removal generally employ dry or wet dust collection processes. This invention utilizes a wet dust collection method, specifically including a water storage tank 1. A wet dust collection tower 2 is installed within the water storage tank 1. A dust conveying pipe 10 is connected to the top of the wet dust collection tower 2, and a dust collector 11 is connected to the other end of the dust conveying pipe 10. The dust collector 11 sends external dust into the interior of the wet dust collection tower 2. This product is mainly used for the dust removal and recovery of aluminum powder. A water supply pipe 4 is connected to the side of the wet dust collection tower 2, and a water pump 3 is connected to the end of the water supply pipe 4. The water pump 3 is placed inside the water storage tank 1 and pumps the water from the water storage tank 1 into the interior of the wet dust collection tower 2 to mix with the dust. A water replenishment pipe 8 is introduced into the water storage tank 1 to replenish water. The bottom of the wet dust collection tower 2 is a sludge outlet, which is submerged in the water of the water storage tank 1. After sludge sedimentation, it can be discharged from the water storage tank 1.
[0015] Based on the existing foundation, the following improvements are made:
[0016] A flow detection sensor 5 is installed on the water supply pipe 4 to detect the water flow rate in the water supply pipe 4 and monitor whether the water supply to the wet dust collector 2 is sufficient. A water supply pressure sensor 9 is installed on the water supply pipe 8 to monitor the water pressure in the water supply pipe 8 and determine whether the water supply speed of the water storage tank 1 meets the requirements. A liquid level sensor 12 and a temperature sensor 13 are installed in the water storage tank 1. The liquid level sensor 12 is used to monitor the water level in the water storage tank 1 to ensure that the water volume in the water storage tank 1 is sufficient. Since the entire device is located outdoors, the temperature sensor 13 is used to monitor the temperature to prevent the water in the water storage tank 1 from freezing and failing to perform the dust removal function. The data collected by the flow detection sensor 5, the water supply pressure sensor 9, the liquid level sensor 12, and the temperature sensor 13 are transmitted to the programmable logic controller (PLC). The programmable logic controller (PLC) can integrate the data transmitted from various sensors. The programmable logic controller (PLC) is equipped with a 4G communication module, which can transmit the corresponding data to a remote location to realize remote operation and maintenance and early warning.
[0017] In enterprises dealing with explosive dust, the presence of aluminum powder and moisture in the environment can lead to the generation of hydrogen gas under certain conditions. If this hydrogen gas accumulates in a confined space and mixes with air to reach a concentration within a certain range (the explosive limits of hydrogen are 4.0% - 75.6% by volume), it will ignite upon contact with a source of ignition. Therefore, in such enterprises, it is necessary to monitor the hydrogen concentration in the environment and implement effective ventilation and other safety measures to prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas and the resulting hazards.
[0018] A hydrogen concentration detection sensor 14 is installed near the exhaust port of the wet dust collector 2. The data collected by the hydrogen concentration detection sensor 14 is transmitted to the programmable logic controller (PLC). This device is mainly used for the dust removal and recycling of aluminum powder, so it is very necessary to install the hydrogen concentration detection sensor 14.
[0019] A connecting pipe 6 is connected to the side of the wet dust collector 2, and an explosion-proof valve 7 is installed on the connecting pipe 6. An explosion relief port 15 is provided on the top side of the wet dust collector 2.
[0020] The function of the explosion vent 15 is primarily to release the high pressure generated by an explosion in a timely manner. When an explosion occurs in an explosive dust environment, it generates enormous pressure instantaneously. If this pressure cannot be released in time, it may cause severe damage to equipment, buildings, etc., due to excessive pressure. The explosion vent 15 opens when the pressure reaches a certain level, dispersing the explosion energy to a safe area, preventing the explosion pressure from causing devastating damage to surrounding facilities, reducing the scope and severity of the explosion hazard, and ensuring the safety of personnel and the integrity of equipment.
[0021] The function of an explosion relief valve: In the event of an explosion, the explosion relief valve can respond quickly to block the propagation of the explosion flame and shock wave. It can quickly close in the early stages of an explosion, preventing the explosion from spreading between different equipment or areas and avoiding a chain reaction of explosions. For example, in the piping system of enterprises dealing with explosive dust, the explosion relief valve can effectively limit the explosion to a localized area, reduce the impact of the explosion on the entire production system, and buy time for the enterprise to control the development of the accident and reduce losses.
[0022] 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 monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust, comprising a water storage tank (1), a wet dust collector (2) installed in the water storage tank (1), a dust conveying pipe (10) connected to the top of the wet dust collector (2), a dust collector (11) connected to the other end of the dust conveying pipe (10), a water supply pipe (4) connected to the side of the wet dust collector (2), a water pump (3) connected to the end of the water supply pipe (4), the water pump (3) being placed in the water storage tank (1), and a water replenishment pipe (8) being introduced into the water storage tank (1) for replenishing water, characterized in that: A flow detection sensor (5) is installed on the water supply pipe (4), a water supply pressure sensor (9) is installed on the water supply pipe (8), and a liquid level sensor (12) and a temperature sensor (13) are installed in the water storage tank (1). The data collected by the flow detection sensor (5), the water supply pressure sensor (9), the liquid level sensor (12) and the temperature sensor (13) are transmitted to the programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC has an embedded 4G communication module.
2. The monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydrogen concentration detection sensor (14) is installed near the exhaust port of the wet dust collector (2). The data collected by the hydrogen concentration detection sensor (14) is transmitted to the programmable logic controller (PLC).
3. The monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wet dust collector (2) has a connecting pipe (6) connected to its side, and an explosion-proof valve (7) is installed on the connecting pipe (6).
4. The monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust according to claim 1, characterized in that: An explosion vent (15) is provided on the top side of the wet dust collector (2).
5. The monitoring and early warning system for key parameters of explosive dust according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the wet dust collector (2) is the sludge outlet, and the sludge outlet is submerged in the water of the water storage tank (1).