Reactant feed line for nickel carbonate
By using detachable wear-resistant inner lining pipes and anti-clogging flow guiding components in nickel carbonate production, the problems of insufficient wear resistance and corrosion resistance of material conveying pipelines have been solved, achieving long service life and efficient operation of the pipelines.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YICHUN RUIXIN NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
In the nickel carbonate production process, the material conveying pipelines have insufficient wear resistance and corrosion resistance, making them prone to wear, corrosion and cracking, and blockage, resulting in high maintenance costs and low production efficiency.
It adopts a detachable wear-resistant inner liner and anti-clogging flow guiding components. The wear-resistant inner liner is made of ceramic or polymer composite material. The auger rotation forces the material to flow and prevents blockage. The flange connection supports modular expansion.
It significantly extends pipeline service life, reduces maintenance costs, ensures production continuity and efficiency, and adapts to different process layouts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nickel carbonate production technology, specifically to a pipeline for conveying reaction materials of nickel carbonate. Background Technology
[0002] Nickel carbonate is an important inorganic compound, usually appearing as a pale green powder, and is widely used in electroplating, catalyst manufacturing, and the production of lithium-ion battery cathode materials. In industrial production, nickel carbonate is typically produced by reacting nickel salt solutions with carbonates to form a precipitate, which is then filtered, washed, and dried. During this process, material transport pipelines are widely used to transport reaction raw materials (such as nickel salt solutions, carbonate solutions, and intermediate slurries) to reaction equipment or other process stages.
[0003] However, the material transport pipelines involved in nickel carbonate production are subject to long-term erosion and wear from a mixture of corrosive liquids and solid particles. The slurry transported within the pipelines is highly corrosive and abrasive, especially under the influence of liquid-solid two-phase flow. Traditional metal or ordinary plastic pipes exhibit poor durability and are prone to internal wall wear, corrosion, and cracking. After prolonged use, the pipelines become severely worn and must be replaced, which increases maintenance costs.
[0004] Furthermore, mixtures of liquids and solid particles are prone to accumulation in pipelines during transport due to uneven fluid distribution, leading to blockages. Blockages not only affect the normal transport of materials but can also cause equipment malfunctions, reduce production efficiency, and increase maintenance costs.
[0005] In summary, existing material conveying pipelines in nickel carbonate production suffer from insufficient wear resistance and corrosion resistance, high maintenance costs, and susceptibility to blockage. Therefore, we propose a reaction material conveying pipeline for nickel carbonate. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pipeline for conveying reactants of nickel carbonate, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] The reaction material conveying pipeline for nickel carbonate includes a feed conveying assembly and an additional conveying assembly. The additional conveying assembly is used to extend the pipeline length to adapt to different production scenarios. The number of additional conveying assemblies can be increased or decreased according to the conveying requirements, or the additional conveying assemblies can be omitted.
[0009] The feeding and conveying assembly includes a first conveying pipe, which serves as a basic conveying section and provides an initial flow channel for the nickel carbonate reaction raw materials. A feed pipe is provided at the top of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe and near the left end. The feed pipe is used to connect to external feeding equipment to input reaction raw materials such as nickel salt solution and carbonate solution into the pipeline.
[0010] The first conveying pipe is equipped with a detachable first wear-resistant inner liner. The first wear-resistant inner liner is made of ceramic or polymer composite material. The polymer composite material is ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene, and at least one of carbon fiber and ceramic particles is added as a reinforcing phase to improve wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It directly contacts the corrosive slurry and resists chemical corrosion and solid particle erosion in nickel carbonate production.
[0011] The outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube is provided with a feed port that communicates with the feed pipe. A rubber ring is provided on the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube at the edge of the feed port. The rubber ring is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the first conveying pipe. The rubber ring seals the connection gap between the feed port and the feed pipe to prevent nickel carbonate slurry from seeping into the interlayer between the first conveying pipe and the first wear-resistant inner liner tube, and to ensure that all the material output from the feed pipe enters the first wear-resistant inner liner tube.
[0012] The left end of the first conveying pipe is provided with an anti-blocking flow guiding component. The anti-blocking flow guiding component is used to force the flow of nickel carbonate slurry and prevent solid particles from accumulating in the pipe. The anti-blocking flow guiding component includes a cover plate, which closes the left end of the first conveying pipe and supports the installation of the motor. The left side of the cover plate is provided with a motor, which is connected to an external power supply and controller. The output shaft of the motor is connected to an auger through a mechanical seal. The outer wall of the auger is in contact with the inner wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner. The motor drives the auger to rotate, forcing the material to move in the conveying pipe and avoiding the situation of material blocking the conveying pipe.
[0013] The added conveying assembly includes a second conveying pipe connected to the first conveying pipe. The second conveying pipe serves as an extension section to expand the pipeline conveying distance to meet the layout requirements of different reaction equipment. The second conveying pipe is equipped with a detachable second wear-resistant inner liner. The second wear-resistant inner liner has the same function as the first wear-resistant inner liner, protecting the inner wall of the second conveying pipe from wear and corrosion by nickel carbonate slurry.
[0014] Preferably, a first left docking flange is provided at the left end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe. The first left docking flange is locked to the cover plate by bolts and nuts. The first left docking flange is connected by bolts to realize the disassembly and assembly of the anti-blocking guide assembly.
[0015] Preferably, a first rubber gasket is provided between the first left mating flange and the cover plate. The first rubber gasket enhances the sealing of the flange connection and prevents leakage of nickel carbonate slurry.
[0016] Preferably, the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube is provided with four first positioning strips arranged in a circular array. The first positioning strips cooperate with the first positioning grooves to ensure accurate alignment of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube during installation and prevent rotational displacement. The left end of the first positioning strip is located on the same plane as the left side of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube, and the length of the first positioning strip is half the length of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube.
[0017] Preferably, the inner wall of the first conveying pipe is provided with a first positioning groove that is adapted to the first positioning strip. The first positioning groove restricts the circumferential displacement of the first wear-resistant inner liner and improves the stability of the inner liner.
[0018] Preferably, the right end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe is provided with a first right docking flange, which is used to connect additional conveying components or reaction equipment. The left end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe is provided with a second left docking flange. The first right docking flange is locked to the second left docking flange by bolts and nuts. The second left docking flange and the first right docking flange cooperate to realize the modular expansion of the pipeline.
[0019] Preferably, a second rubber gasket is provided between the first right mating flange and the second left mating flange. The second rubber gasket seals the flange connection to prevent nickel carbonate slurry from leaking in the pipeline extension section.
[0020] Preferably, the outer wall of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube is provided with four second positioning strips arranged in a circular array. The second positioning strips cooperate with the second positioning grooves to ensure the installation accuracy of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube in the second conveying pipe. The left end of the second positioning strip is on the same plane as the left side of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube, and the length of the second positioning strip is half the length of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube.
[0021] Preferably, the inner wall of the second conveying pipe is provided with a second positioning groove that is adapted to the second positioning strip. The second positioning groove fixes the position of the second wear-resistant inner liner and prevents it from shifting due to slurry impact.
[0022] Preferably, a second right docking flange is provided at the right end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe. The second right docking flange is used to connect reaction equipment or other additional conveying components to form an expandable pipeline system.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] 1. This nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline, by adopting a detachable wear-resistant inner liner, directly contacts the corrosive media and solid particles in the nickel carbonate slurry, effectively resisting chemical corrosion and mechanical wear, significantly extending the service life of the pipeline, and reducing the problem of frequent replacement due to damage to the inner wall of the conveying pipeline.
[0025] 2. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline is equipped with an anti-clogging and flow guiding component at the pipeline inlet. The auger rotation forces the slurry to flow, preventing the nickel carbonate slurry from accumulating in the pipeline due to the poor fluidity of the solid-liquid mixture. This solves the clogging problem and ensures production continuity and efficiency.
[0026] 3. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline, through its flange connection structure and detachable wear-resistant inner liner design, supports partial replacement of worn parts without the need for overall pipeline replacement, significantly reducing maintenance costs; the modular expansion capability of the conveying components allows for flexible adjustment of the pipeline length according to production needs, adapting to different process layouts.
[0027] 4. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline has a ring array of positioning strips on the outer wall of the wear-resistant inner liner, which cooperate with the positioning grooves on the inner wall of the conveying pipe to ensure accurate alignment of the inner liner during installation, prevent circumferential displacement caused by slurry impact or vibration, and improve the stability of pipeline operation. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the feeding conveying component and the anti-clogging guide component in this utility model;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the first conveying pipe and the first wear-resistant inner liner pipe in this utility model.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the first and second conveying pipes in this utility model;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the second conveying pipe and the second wear-resistant inner liner pipe in this utility model.
[0033] In the diagram: 100, Feeding and conveying assembly; 110, First conveying pipe; 111, First left docking flange; 112, First right docking flange; 113, First positioning groove; 120, First wear-resistant inner liner; 121, First positioning strip; 122, Feed inlet; 130, Feeding pipe; 140, Rubber ring; 200, Additional conveying assembly; 210, Second conveying pipe; 211, Second left docking flange; 212, Second right docking flange; 213, Second positioning groove; 220, Second wear-resistant inner liner; 221, Second positioning strip; 300, Anti-clogging and flow guiding assembly; 310, Cover plate; 320, Motor; 330, Screwdriver; 400, First rubber gasket; 500, Second rubber gasket. Detailed Implementation
[0034] 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.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0036] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0037] The reaction material conveying pipeline for nickel carbonate includes a feed conveying assembly 100 and an additional conveying assembly 200. The additional conveying assembly 200 is used to extend the pipeline length to adapt to different production scenarios. The number of additional conveying assemblies 200 can be increased or decreased according to the conveying requirements, or the additional conveying assembly 200 can be omitted.
[0038] The feeding and conveying assembly 100 includes a first conveying pipe 110, which serves as a basic conveying section and provides an initial flow channel for nickel carbonate reaction raw materials. A feed pipe 130 is provided at the top of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe 110 and near the left end. The feed pipe 130 is used to connect to external feeding equipment to input reaction raw materials such as nickel salt solution and carbonate solution into the pipeline.
[0039] The first conveying pipe 110 is provided with a detachable first wear-resistant inner liner 120. The first wear-resistant inner liner 120 is made of ceramic or polymer composite material. The polymer composite material is ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene, and at least one of carbon fiber and ceramic particles is added as a reinforcing phase to improve wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It directly contacts the corrosive slurry and resists chemical corrosion and solid particle erosion in nickel carbonate production.
[0040] The outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120 is provided with a feed port 122 that communicates with the feed pipe 130. A rubber ring 140 is provided on the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120 at the edge of the feed port 122. The rubber ring 140 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the first conveying pipe 110. The rubber ring 140 seals the connection gap between the feed port 122 and the feed pipe 130 to prevent nickel carbonate slurry from seeping into the interlayer between the first conveying pipe 110 and the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120, and to ensure that all the material output from the feed pipe 130 enters the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120.
[0041] The left end of the first conveying pipe 110 is provided with an anti-blocking guide component 300. The anti-blocking guide component 300 is used to force the flow of nickel carbonate slurry and prevent solid particles from accumulating in the pipe. The anti-blocking guide component 300 includes a cover plate 310, which closes the left end of the first conveying pipe 110 and supports the installation of the motor 320. The left side of the cover plate 310 is provided with the motor 320, which is connected to an external power supply and controller. The output shaft of the motor 320 is connected to an auger 330 through a mechanical seal. The outer wall of the auger 330 is in contact with the inner wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner 120. The motor 320 drives the auger 330 to rotate, forcing the material to move in the conveying pipe and avoiding the situation of material blocking the conveying pipe.
[0042] The additional conveying assembly 200 includes a second conveying pipe 210 connected to the first conveying pipe 110. The second conveying pipe 210 serves as an extension section to extend the pipeline conveying distance to meet the layout requirements of different reaction equipment. The second conveying pipe 210 is provided with a detachable second wear-resistant inner liner 220. The second wear-resistant inner liner 220 has the same function as the first wear-resistant inner liner 120, protecting the inner wall of the second conveying pipe 210 from wear and corrosion by nickel carbonate slurry.
[0043] In this embodiment, a first left docking flange 111 is provided at the left end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe 110. The first left docking flange 111 is locked to the cover plate 310 by bolts and nuts. The first left docking flange 111 is connected by bolts to realize the disassembly and assembly of the anti-blocking guide assembly 300.
[0044] Specifically, a first rubber gasket 400 is provided between the first left mating flange 111 and the cover plate 310. The first rubber gasket 400 enhances the sealing of the flange connection and prevents leakage of nickel carbonate slurry.
[0045] Furthermore, the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120 is provided with four first positioning strips 121 arranged in a circular array. The first positioning strips 121 cooperate with the first positioning grooves 113 to ensure accurate alignment of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120 during installation and prevent rotational displacement. The left end of the first positioning strip 121 is on the same plane as the left side of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120, and the length of the first positioning strip 121 is half the length of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube 120.
[0046] Furthermore, the inner wall of the first conveying pipe 110 is provided with a first positioning groove 113 that is adapted to the first positioning strip 121. The first positioning groove 113 restricts the circumferential displacement of the first wear-resistant inner liner 120 and improves the stability of the inner liner.
[0047] Furthermore, a first right docking flange 112 is provided at the right end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe 110. The first right docking flange 112 is used to connect the additional conveying assembly 200 or reaction equipment. A second left docking flange 211 is provided at the left end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe 210. The first right docking flange 112 is locked to the second left docking flange 211 by bolts and nuts. The second left docking flange 211 and the first right docking flange 112 cooperate to realize the modular expansion of the pipeline.
[0048] Furthermore, a second rubber gasket 500 is provided between the first right mating flange 112 and the second left mating flange 211. The second rubber gasket 500 seals the flange connection to prevent nickel carbonate slurry from leaking in the pipeline extension section.
[0049] Furthermore, the outer wall of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube 220 is provided with four second positioning strips 221 arranged in a ring array. The second positioning strips 221 cooperate with the second positioning grooves 213 to ensure the installation accuracy of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube 220 in the second conveying pipe 210. The left end of the second positioning strip 221 is on the same plane as the left side of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube 220, and the length of the second positioning strip 221 is half the length of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube 220.
[0050] Furthermore, the inner wall of the second conveying pipe 210 is provided with a second positioning groove 213 that is compatible with the second positioning strip 221. The second positioning groove 213 fixes the position of the second wear-resistant inner liner 220 to prevent it from shifting due to slurry impact.
[0051] Furthermore, a second right docking flange 212 is provided at the right end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe 210. The second right docking flange 212 is used to connect reaction equipment or other additional conveying components 200 to form an expandable pipeline system.
[0052] In this embodiment, when using the nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline, the first wear-resistant inner liner 120 is first inserted into the first conveying pipe 110 through the cooperation of the first positioning strip 121 on its outer wall and the first positioning groove 113 on the inner wall of the first conveying pipe 110, ensuring that the inlet 122 is aligned with the feed pipe 130, and sealing the connection gap with a rubber ring 140; then, the first conveying pipe 110 of the feed conveying assembly 100 is bolted to the cover plate 310 of the anti-clogging guide assembly 300 through the first left docking flange 111, and a first rubber gasket 400 is installed between the two to enhance the sealing performance; next, the feed pipe 130 is connected to an external feeding device for inputting reaction raw materials such as nickel salt solution and carbonate solution; when it is necessary to extend the pipeline, the second wear-resistant inner liner 120 is connected to the feed pipe 130. The inner liner 220 is installed in place by the cooperation of the second positioning strip 221 and the second positioning groove 213 on the inner wall of the second conveying pipe 210. The first right connecting flange 112 is bolted to the second left connecting flange 211 of the second conveying pipe 210 with the added conveying assembly 200, and a second rubber gasket 500 is installed between the two. Finally, the second right connecting flange 212 of the second conveying pipe 210 is connected to the reaction equipment or other added conveying assembly 200. The motor 320 of the anti-blocking guide assembly 300 is started to drive the auger 330 to rotate, forcibly pushing the nickel carbonate slurry to flow and avoid the accumulation of solid particles. When the first wear-resistant inner liner 120 or the second wear-resistant inner liner 220 is worn, the flange can be removed and the inner liner replaced without replacing the entire pipeline.
[0053] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A reaction material conveying pipeline for nickel carbonate, comprising a feed conveying assembly (100) and an additional conveying assembly (200), characterized in that: The feeding and conveying assembly (100) includes a first conveying pipe (110), a feeding pipe (130) is provided at the top of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe (110) and near the left end, a detachable first wear-resistant inner liner (120) is provided inside the first conveying pipe (110), an inlet (122) communicating with the feeding pipe (130) is opened on the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner (120), a rubber ring (140) is provided on the outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner (120) and at the edge of the inlet (122), and the left end of the first conveying pipe (110) is provided. An anti-blocking flow guiding component (300) is provided, the anti-blocking flow guiding component (300) includes a cover plate (310), a motor (320) is provided on the left side of the cover plate (310), the output shaft of the motor (320) is connected to an auger (330) through a mechanical seal, the outer wall of the auger (330) is in contact with the inner wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner (120), and the additional conveying component (200) includes a second conveying pipe (210) connected to the first conveying pipe (110), and a detachable second wear-resistant inner liner (220) is provided inside the second conveying pipe (210).
2. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe (110) is provided with a first left docking flange (111), which is locked to the cover plate (310) by bolts and nuts.
3. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first rubber gasket (400) is provided between the first left docking flange (111) and the cover plate (310).
4. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube (120) is provided with four first positioning strips (121) arranged in a ring array. The left end of the first positioning strip (121) is on the same plane as the left side of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube (120). The length of the first positioning strip (121) is half the length of the first wear-resistant inner liner tube (120).
5. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first delivery pipe (110) is provided with a first positioning groove (113) that is adapted to the first positioning strip (121).
6. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the outer wall of the first conveying pipe (110) is provided with a first right docking flange (112), and the left end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe (210) is provided with a second left docking flange (211). The first right docking flange (112) is locked to the second left docking flange (211) by bolts and nuts.
7. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second rubber gasket (500) is provided between the first right mating flange (112) and the second left mating flange (211).
8. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube (220) is provided with four second positioning strips (221) arranged in a ring array. The left end of the second positioning strip (221) is on the same plane as the left side of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube (220). The length of the second positioning strip (221) is half the length of the second wear-resistant inner liner tube (220).
9. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second delivery pipe (210) is provided with a second positioning groove (213) that is compatible with the second positioning strip (221).
10. The nickel carbonate reaction material conveying pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the outer wall of the second conveying pipe (210) is provided with a second right docking flange (212).