Safe type storage tank for methyl acetate production

By designing a safety storage tank with detectors and electromagnetic control valves in the methyl acetate production unit, the problem of not being able to monitor gas leaks in real time was solved, enabling rapid response and safe leak handling, and improving production safety and equipment maintenance efficiency.

CN224297941UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANGHAI PEARLK CHEM MATERIALS CO LTD QIDONG

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI PEARLK CHEM MATERIALS CO LTD QIDONG
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methyl acetate production facilities cannot monitor gas leaks in storage tanks in real time, nor can they quickly shut down leaking storage tanks to prevent the leaks from spreading.

Method used

A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production was designed, equipped with a detector to monitor gas leaks in real time and an electromagnetic control valve to automatically close the leak channel. Combined with a cylinder-driven support platform and a sealing design, it achieves double sealing. It is also equipped with a warning light and an exhaust valve for audible and visual alarms and leak gas handling.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time leakage monitoring and rapid response of storage tanks and connecting pipes, preventing leakage from spreading, reducing the risk of explosion, reducing downtime, improving safety, and facilitating maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a safe type storage tank for methyl acetate production, including charging end, the middle part fixed connection baffle of charging end, is equipped with a groove body respectively at the both sides of baffle, and groove body slidingly connects in charging end, and the top surface of charging end is embedded and sets up the pump body, and the input fixed connection of pump body divides the shunt pipe, and the two input fixed connection of shunt pipe divides the solenoid control valve, and the end of solenoid control valve is connected with the connecting pipe, and the end fixed connection of connecting pipe stores the jar body, and the sealing element is equipped in connecting pipe, and the jar body elevating connection is in groove body, and the top wall fixed connection probe of charging end. The utility model discloses through setting up probe in the top wall of charging end, can real -time monitoring the gas leakage condition at jar body and connecting pipe place, and probe signal linkage solenoid control valve, and the solenoid control valve of automatic closing leakage storage tank corresponds, and the material passageway is cut off simultaneously, and the cylinder drives support platform to drop, makes jar body and connecting pipe separate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of methyl acetate production equipment, and in particular to a safety storage tank for methyl acetate production. Background Technology

[0002] Patent publication number CN216497532U discloses a reactive distillation apparatus for the production of methyl acetate, including a reaction base frame, a distillation cylinder fixedly installed on the upper left side of the reaction base frame, and a feeding end fixedly installed on the outer left side of the distillation cylinder via an auxiliary support. Each of the storage tanks is connected to a pipe and a suction pump. The inside of the feeding end is equipped with multiple heating boxes corresponding to the storage tanks. Multiple materials can be added by controlling the multiple storage tanks at the feeding end. The heating boxes inside the feeding end can provide real-time heating and can simultaneously offer both heating and non-heating options, making it more user-friendly. The material is fed into the internal embedded compartment through the connected branch pipe and heated by the heating block. It is discharged through a heat-resistant conduit or directly through the built-in connecting conduit, ensuring multiple choices for the added materials.

[0003] However, this patent cannot monitor the gas in the storage tank at the feeding end in real time. When a gas leak occurs at the connection between the storage tank and the pipeline, it cannot be detected immediately, and the leaking storage tank cannot be shut off quickly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a safe storage tank for the production of methyl acetate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a safety storage tank for methyl acetate production, comprising a feeding end, a heating box fixedly connected to the front side of the feeding end, a partition fixedly connected to the middle of the feeding end, a groove provided on each side of the partition, the grooves being slidably connected within the feeding end, a pump body embedded in the top surface of the feeding end, a diverter pipe fixedly connected to the input end of the pump body, electromagnetic control valves fixedly connected to the two input ends of the diverter pipe, the electromagnetic control valves being fixedly connected to the feeding end, a connecting pipe connected to the end of the electromagnetic control valves, a storage tank body fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe, a sealing element provided inside the connecting pipe, the storage tank body being vertically connected within the groove, and a detector fixedly connected to the top wall of the feeding end.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution: the bottom wall of the tank is vertically fixed with a cylinder, the piston rod end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to a support platform, the top surface of the support platform is slidably connected to a clamping member, and the storage tank body is located between the two clamping members.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the clamping member includes two electric push rods symmetrically fixed to the top surface of the support platform, the ends of the electric push rods are fixedly connected to arc-shaped clamping plates, and the arc-shaped clamping plates abut against the outside of the storage tank body.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the exterior of the tank is provided with a warning light, a buzzer and an exhaust valve from top to bottom, and the warning light, the buzzer and the exhaust valve are all fixedly connected to the tank.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the sealing element includes a support ring fixed inside the connecting pipe, a sealing plate slidably connected below the support ring, a sealing groove adapted to the sealing plate being coaxially formed on the bottom surface of the support ring, two guide rods symmetrically fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate, the two guide rods slidingly passing through the sealing groove, a pressure ring being fixed together on the top surface of the two guide rods, the end of the electromagnetic control valve extending into the connecting pipe and abutting against the pressure ring, a compressed spring being sleeved on the outer edge of the guide rod, the spring being located between the pressure ring and the support ring, the top surface of the connecting pipe abutting against the sealing ring, and the sealing ring being fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the electromagnetic control valve.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a guide groove is formed on the bottom wall of the feeding end, a guide block is slidably connected in the guide groove, a screw is threaded through the guide block, one end of the screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of one side of the guide groove, and the other end is driven to a drive motor, the drive motor is fixed in the guide groove, a sliding groove is formed on the bottom wall of the feeding end, a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the slider is fixed to the bottom surface of the groove.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the tank body is provided with a partition cavity, the partition cavity is filled with nitrogen gas, and the tank body is tempered borosilicate glass.

[0012] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. Compared with the existing technology, this safety storage tank for methyl acetate production can monitor the gas leakage of the storage tank body and the connecting pipe in real time by installing a detector on the top wall of the feeding end. Once a leak is detected, the detector signal will trigger the electromagnetic control valve to automatically close the electromagnetic control valve corresponding to the leaking storage tank, cut off the material channel and prevent the leakage from spreading. At the same time, the cylinder drives the support platform to descend, so that the storage tank body is separated from the connecting pipe. The double sealing design further blocks the leakage path.

[0014] 2. Compared with existing technologies, this safety storage tank for methyl acetate production is equipped with warning lights, buzzers, and exhaust valves on the outside of the tank. It provides audible and visual alarms in case of leakage, and the exhaust valve can automatically open to guide the leaked gas into the waste gas treatment system or dilute and discharge it, reducing the risk of explosion. The arc-shaped clamp controlled by the electric push rod can quickly release the storage tank body. Combined with cylinder lifting and screw-driven tank movement, it is convenient to disassemble, inspect, or replace the leaking tank, reducing downtime. The tank body is made of tempered borosilicate glass and filled with nitrogen-filled cavity, which can not only observe the internal state but also isolate external oxygen, inhibit the combustion of flammable gases, and improve safety. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of a safety storage tank for methyl acetate production proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a main sectional view of the overall structure of a safety storage tank for methyl acetate production proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a safety storage tank for the production of methyl acetate. Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a safety storage tank for the production of methyl acetate. Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model proposes a safety storage tank for the production of methyl acetate. Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point C.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Feeding end; 2. Pump body; 3. Heating box; 4. Tank body; 5. Warning light; 6. Buzzer; 7. Exhaust valve; 8. Baffle plate; 9. Detector; 10. Chamber; 11. Electric push rod; 12. Storage tank body; 13. Cylinder; 14. Support platform; 15. Solenoid control valve; 16. Guide groove; 17. Screw; 18. Guide block; 19. Slide groove; 20. Slider; 21. Sealing ring; 22. Connecting pipe; 23. Sealing plate; 24. Guide rod; 25. Support ring; 26. Spring; 27. Pressure ring; 28. Sealing groove. 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] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a safety storage tank for methyl acetate production: It includes a feeding end 1, a heating box 3 fixedly connected to the front side of the feeding end 1, a partition 8 fixedly connected to the middle of the feeding end 1, a groove 4 on each side of the partition 8, the groove 4 slidably connected within the feeding end 1, a pump body 2 embedded in the top surface of the feeding end 1, a diversion pipe fixedly connected to the input end of the pump body 2, electromagnetic control valves 15 fixedly connected to the two input ends of the diversion pipe, the electromagnetic control valves 15 fixedly connected to the feeding end 1, and a connecting pipe 22 connected to the end of the electromagnetic control valves 15. The end of the connecting pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the storage tank body 12, and a sealing element is provided inside the connecting pipe 22. The storage tank body 12 is vertically connected to the tank body 4. The top wall of the feeding end 1 is fixedly connected to the detector 9, which is a catalytic combustion detector 9. The tank body 4 is provided with a partition 10, which is filled with nitrogen. The tank body 4 is made of tempered borosilicate glass. The bottom wall of the tank body 4 is vertically fixed to the cylinder 13. The piston rod end of the cylinder 13 is fixedly connected to the support platform 14. The top surface of the support platform 14 is slidably connected to the clamping member. The storage tank body 12 is located between the two clamping members. The outside of the tank body 4 is provided with a warning light 5, a buzzer 6 and an exhaust valve 7 from top to bottom. The warning light 5, the buzzer 6 and the exhaust valve 7 are all fixedly connected to the tank body 4.

[0024] The clamping component includes two symmetrically fixed electric push rods 11 on the top surface of the support platform 14. The ends of the electric push rods 11 are fixedly connected to arc-shaped clamping plates, which abut against the outside of the storage tank body 12. The bottom wall of the feeding end 1 has a guide groove 16, and a guide block 18 is slidably connected in the guide groove 16. A screw 17 is threaded through the guide block 18. One end of the screw 17 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of one side of the guide groove 16, and the other end is driven to a drive motor. The drive motor is fixed in the guide groove 16. The bottom wall of the feeding end 1 has a sliding groove 19, and a slider 20 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 19. The slider 20 is fixed to the bottom surface of the tank body 4.

[0025] The sealing element includes a support ring 25 fixed inside the connecting pipe 22. A sealing plate 23 is slidably connected below the support ring 25. A sealing groove 28 adapted to the sealing plate 23 is coaxially formed on the bottom surface of the support ring 25. Two guide rods 24 are symmetrically fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate 23. The two guide rods 24 slide through the sealing groove 28. A pressure ring 27 is fixed together on the top surface of the two guide rods 24. The end of the electromagnetic control valve 15 extends into the connecting pipe 22 and abuts against the pressure ring 27. A compressed spring 26 is sleeved on the outer edge of the guide rod 24. The spring 26 is located between the pressure ring 27 and the support ring 25. The top surface of the connecting pipe 22 abuts against the sealing ring 21. The sealing ring 21 is fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the electromagnetic control valve 15.

[0026] Working principle: During use, the drive motor drives the screw 17 to rotate, and the screw 17 drives the guide block 18 to move within the guide groove 16. The guide block 18 drives the tank body 4 to move, causing the top of the tank body 4 to leak out from the feeding end 1. Then, the storage tank body 12 containing the gaseous raw material is placed on the support platform 14 inside the tank body 4. Then, the electric push rod 11 drives the arc-shaped clamp to fix the storage tank body 12. Then, the drive motor retracts the tank body 4 into the feeding end 1 through the screw 17. Then, the cylinder 13 drives the support platform 14 to move... The support platform 14 lifts the storage tank body 12, causing the end of the solenoid control valve 15 to extend into the connecting pipe 22. Simultaneously, the sealing ring 21 abuts against the top surface of the connecting pipe 22. When the solenoid control valve 15 extends into the connecting rod, it contacts the pressure ring 27 and presses the pressure ring 27 downwards. The pressure ring 27 drives the spring 26 to compress, and simultaneously, the pressure ring 27, through the guide rod 24, causes the sealing plate 23 to leave the sealing groove 28, thus opening the storage tank body 12. Then, the solenoid control valve 15 is opened, and the storage tank body 12, through the connecting rod... Connector 22 is connected to solenoid control valve 15. Spring 26 of the seal pushes pressure ring 27 to make sealing plate 23 tightly adhere to sealing groove 28 of support ring 25, ensuring airtightness at the connection. Pump body 2 draws material from storage tank through diversion pipe, which then enters heating box 3 or directly into distillation cylinder. At the same time, detector 9 monitors the gas concentration in tank 4 in real time. If connection pipe 22 or storage tank leaks, detector 9 detects that the gas concentration exceeds the standard and sends a signal to control system. Solenoid control valve 15 immediately closes, cutting off material delivery; at the same time, cylinder 13 activates. The plunger retracts, causing the support platform 14 to descend, which in turn moves the storage tank body 12 downward. Under the action of the spring 26, the sealing plate 23 further presses the sealing groove 28 to form a physical isolation. Then, the warning light 5 and the buzzer 6 are activated, the exhaust valve 7 is opened to release the leaked gas, and then the drive motor adjusts the horizontal position of the tank body 4 through the screw 17 to move the leaking tank body out of the work area. The electric push rod 11 releases the arc-shaped clamp, and the storage tank body 12 can be removed for maintenance. The nitrogen isolation chamber 10 and the tempered glass tank body 4 provide passive protection to prevent the leaked gas from coming into contact with the ignition source.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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 safety storage tank for methyl acetate production, comprising a feeding end (1), wherein a heating box (3) is fixedly connected to the front side of the feeding end (1), characterized in that: A partition plate (8) is fixedly connected to the middle of the feeding end (1). A groove (4) is provided on each side of the partition plate (8). The groove (4) is slidably connected in the feeding end (1). A pump body (2) is embedded in the top surface of the feeding end (1). A diversion pipe is fixedly connected to the input end of the pump body (2). An electromagnetic control valve (15) is fixedly connected to the two input ends of the diversion pipe. The electromagnetic control valve (15) is fixedly connected to the feeding end (1). The end of the electromagnetic control valve (15) is connected to a connecting pipe (22). The end of the connecting pipe (22) is fixedly connected to the storage tank body (12). A sealing element is provided in the connecting pipe (22). The storage tank body (12) is lifted and lowered in the groove (4). A detector (9) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the feeding end (1).

2. The safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the tank (4) is vertically fixed with a cylinder (13), the piston rod end of the cylinder (13) is fixedly connected to a support platform (14), the top surface of the support platform (14) is slidably connected to a clamping member, and the storage tank body (12) is located between the two clamping members.

3. A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping component includes two electric push rods (11) symmetrically fixed to the top surface of the support platform (14). The ends of the electric push rods (11) are fixedly connected to arc-shaped clamps, which abut against the outside of the storage tank body (12).

4. A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exterior of the tank (4) is provided with a warning light (5), a buzzer (6) and an exhaust valve (7) from top to bottom. The warning light (5), the buzzer (6) and the exhaust valve (7) are all fixedly connected to the tank (4).

5. A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing element includes a support ring (25) fixed inside the connecting pipe (22), a sealing plate (23) slidably connected below the support ring (25), a sealing groove (28) coaxially formed on the bottom surface of the support ring (25) to fit the sealing plate (23), two guide rods (24) symmetrically fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate (23), the two guide rods (24) sliding through the sealing groove (28), a pressure ring (27) fixed together on the top surface of the two guide rods (24), the end of the electromagnetic control valve (15) extending into the connecting pipe (22) and abutting against the pressure ring (27), a compressed spring (26) sleeved on the outer edge of the guide rod (24), the spring (26) located between the pressure ring (27) and the support ring (25), the top surface of the connecting pipe (22) abutting against the sealing ring (21), and the sealing ring (21) fixedly sleeved on the outer edge of the electromagnetic control valve (15).

6. A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the feeding end (1) has a guide groove (16), and a guide block (18) is slidably connected in the guide groove (16). A screw (17) is threaded through the guide block (18). One end of the screw (17) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of one side of the guide groove (16), and the other end is connected to a drive motor. The drive motor is fixed in the guide groove (16). The bottom wall of the feeding end (1) has a sliding groove (19), and a slider (20) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (19). The slider (20) is fixed to the bottom surface of the groove (4).

7. A safety storage tank for methyl acetate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank (4) is provided with a cavity (10) filled with nitrogen gas, and the tank (4) is made of tempered borosilicate glass.