A spiral heat exchanger waste heat recovery device
By introducing heat-conducting fins and thermoelectric plates into the spiral heat exchanger, efficient heat transfer and electrical energy storage are achieved, solving the problem of low heat utilization efficiency and enabling flexible recovery and efficient utilization of waste heat.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINJIANG CHANGLIANG BIOTECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing spiral heat exchangers have low thermal efficiency and inconvenient waste heat recovery, resulting in thermal waste.
Design a waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger. Heat is conducted to the conduction chamber through heat-conducting fins, and electrical energy is generated and stored using thermoelectric elements. Combined with a cooling fan and a storage battery, efficient waste heat recovery is achieved.
It improves the efficiency of thermal energy utilization, enables flexible use and efficient storage of waste heat, and avoids thermal energy waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of waste heat recovery technology, specifically relating to a waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger. Background Technology
[0002] Spiral heat exchangers achieve efficient countercurrent heat exchange between hot and cold fluids through two spiral channels. Their compact structure enhances turbulence and reduces fouling, making them suitable for high-viscosity or particulate fluids. They also feature high heat transfer efficiency and low pressure drop, making them particularly suitable for space-constrained or frequently cleaned applications.
[0003] A known authorized patent with application number 202121777695.6 discloses an industrial heat exchanger waste heat recovery device, which includes a rear tube plate. Heat exchange plates are evenly and parallelly arranged on the right side of the rear tube plate. A front end plate is arranged parallel to the right side of multiple heat exchange plates. T-shaped guide rods are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right side of the rear tube plate. A water guide pipe assembly is arranged on the right side of the front end plate. Easy-to-disassemble blocks are symmetrically fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the lower left side of the rear tube plate and the front and rear sides of the lower right side of the front end plate. Bolt mounting seats are respectively attached to the bottom of the two sets of easy-to-disassemble blocks.
[0004] However, in implementing the relevant technology, the following problems were found in the above technical solution: When in use, the device can only convert heat energy into heat energy and use the heat energy for urban heating, but the heat energy utilization efficiency is low, the storage time is short, and it can only be used immediately. When it is not necessary to recycle, a large amount of heat energy will be wasted.
[0005] Therefore, a waste heat recovery device for spiral heat exchangers is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] This utility model proposes a waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger, which solves the problem in related technologies where the device can only convert heat energy into heat energy for urban heating, but the heat energy utilization efficiency is low, the storage time is short, and it can only be used immediately. When it is not needed for recovery, a large amount of heat energy will be wasted.
[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger, comprising:
[0008] Box;
[0009] An inner box arranged inside the box body and a partition for supporting the inner box;
[0010] The inner box is equipped with heat-conducting fins to divide the inner box into a high-temperature chamber and a conductive chamber.
[0011] The high-temperature chamber is equipped with a heat dissipation component, and the bottom of the conduction chamber is equipped with a heat recovery component. The high-temperature chamber and the conduction chamber are connected by heat-conducting fins for heat transfer.
[0012] The recycling component includes a conductive plate disposed inside the conductive chamber and a thermoelectric element disposed on the lower surface of the conductive plate;
[0013] The inside of the box is connected by a conveying pipe, and the outer wall of the conveying pipe is provided with a recycling pipe, which is connected to the conveying pipe.
[0014] Preferably, the recycling assembly also includes a cooling fan disposed at the bottom of the partition and a heat-conducting plate fixedly connected to the positive electrode surface of the thermoelectric element. The bottom of the housing is provided with a ventilation grille to provide sufficient heat dissipation space for the cooling fan.
[0015] Preferably, a storage battery is provided at the bottom of the partition, and the storage battery is connected to the recycling component.
[0016] Preferably, the heat dissipation assembly includes a connector and a spiral tube fixedly connected to the recovery tube. The spiral tube is fixedly connected to the connector, and both ends of the spiral tube are connected to the recovery tube through the connector.
[0017] Preferably, the input end of the conveying pipe is connected to the input end of the recovery pipe, the end of the recovery pipe is connected to the end of the conveying pipe, and a three-way valve is provided at one end of the recovery pipe for controlling the conveying pipe and the recovery pipe.
[0018] Preferably, a plurality of pads are provided above the partition to support the inner box and prevent the inner box from directly contacting the partition and the box body.
[0019] Preferably, the inner box is provided with a first liquid exchange port and a second liquid exchange port on both sides, the first liquid exchange port is connected to the conduction chamber, and the second liquid exchange port is connected to the high temperature chamber.
[0020] Preferably, the spiral tubes are arranged linearly in a vortex pattern and are interconnected.
[0021] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0022] 1. By setting up the spiral tube and heat-conducting fins, the heat of the spiral tube can be quickly transferred to the heat transfer chamber, which improves the heat exchange efficiency. It is also divided into two areas, which can prevent the bottom heat transfer layer from being affected when the spiral tube is damaged or leaks.
[0023] 2. By setting up the recycling components, the temperature inside the conduction chamber can be conducted to the thermoelectric element through the conduction plate. Under the action of the thermoelectric effect, electrical energy is generated and then stored. This allows the equipment to recover waste heat at any time, and the final product of the waste heat, electrical energy, can be used more freely. Attached Figure Description
[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the box body of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner box of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the inner box of this utility model.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Delivery pipe; 3. Recovery pipe; 4. Three-way valve; 5. Inner box; 6. Connector; 7. Spiral tube; 8. Heat-conducting fins; 9. High-temperature chamber; 10. Conductive chamber; 11. Conductive plate; 12. Thermoelectric element; 13. Heat-conducting plate; 14. Cooling fan; 15. Ventilation grille; 16. Pad; 17. Storage battery; 18. Partition; 19. First liquid exchange port; 20. Second liquid exchange port. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0031] Implementation
[0032] Please see Figure 1 -4. A waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger, comprising:
[0033] Box 1;
[0034] The inner box 5 and the partition 18 for supporting the inner box 5 are arranged inside the box body 1.
[0035] The inner box 5 is equipped with heat-conducting fins 8, which are used to divide the inner box 5 into a high-temperature chamber 9 and a conductive chamber 10.
[0036] The high-temperature chamber 9 is equipped with a heat dissipation component, and the bottom of the conduction chamber 10 is equipped with a heat recovery component. Heat is conducted between the high-temperature chamber 9 and the conduction chamber 10 through the heat-conducting fin plate 8.
[0037] The recycling assembly includes a conductive plate 11 disposed inside the conductive chamber 10 and a thermoelectric element 12 disposed on the lower surface of the conductive plate 11;
[0038] The inside of the box 1 is through a conveying pipe 2, and the outer wall of the conveying pipe 2 is provided with a recycling pipe 3, which is connected to the conveying pipe 2.
[0039] The recycling assembly also includes a cooling fan 14 located at the bottom of the partition 18 and a heat-conducting plate 13 fixedly connected to the positive electrode surface of the thermoelectric element 12. A ventilation grille 15 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1 to provide sufficient heat dissipation space for the cooling fan 14.
[0040] A storage battery 17 is provided at the bottom of the partition 18, and the storage battery 17 is connected to the recycling component.
[0041] The heat dissipation assembly includes a connector 6 and a spiral tube 7 that are fixedly connected to the recovery tube 3. The spiral tube 7 is fixedly connected to the connector 6, and both ends of the spiral tube 7 are connected to the recovery tube 3 through the connector 6.
[0042] The input end of the conveying pipe 2 is connected to the input end of the recovery pipe 3, and the end of the recovery pipe 3 is connected to the end of the conveying pipe 2. A three-way valve 4 is provided at one end of the recovery pipe 3 to control the connection between the conveying pipe 2 and the recovery pipe 3.
[0043] The inner chamber 5 is provided with a first liquid exchange port 19 and a second liquid exchange port 20 on both sides. The first liquid exchange port 19 is connected to the conduction chamber 10, and the second liquid exchange port 20 is connected to the high temperature chamber 9.
[0044] The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows: In use, first connect the device to a heat exchanger. Connect one end of the conveying pipe 2 to an external heat input device and the other end to the heat exchanger input. Then ensure sufficient heat transfer fluid inside the high-temperature chamber 9 and the conduction chamber 10. Afterward, it can be used. During use, by adjusting the single-way valve, the liquid inside the conveying pipe 2 flows through the recovery pipe 3 and then into the spiral tube 7. Inside the spiral tube 7, the contact surface increases, and the temperature inside the spiral tube 7 is conducted to the interior of the high-temperature chamber 9, and then through heat conduction... Fin plate 8 enters conduction chamber 10. When it enters conduction chamber 10, conduction plate 11 conducts heat to thermoelectric element 12, generating electrical energy through thermoelectric effect and transferring the electrical energy to the inside of storage battery 17. When thermoelectric effect is generated, cooling fan 14 starts to cool heat conduction plate 13. Heat conduction plate 13 is in close contact with the positive electrode of thermoelectric element 12 to increase temperature difference and improve the efficiency of thermoelectric effect. After the liquid inside high temperature chamber 9 and conduction chamber 10 has been used for a certain period of time, the liquid is replaced through first liquid replacement port 19 and second liquid replacement port 20 to prevent the internal liquid from deteriorating.
[0045] Furthermore, multiple pads 16 are provided above the partition 18 to support the inner box 5 and prevent the inner box 5 from directly contacting the partition 18 and the box body 1.
[0046] Specifically, by setting the pad 16, the high-temperature inner box 5 can be prevented from directly contacting the box body 1, thus avoiding deformation of the box body 1.
[0047] Furthermore, the spiral tubes 7 are arranged linearly in a vortex pattern and interconnected with each other.
[0048] Specifically, by setting up multiple spiral tubes 7, the heat dissipation efficiency can be further increased and the waste heat recovery efficiency can be improved.
[0049] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger, characterized in that, include: Box (1); An inner box (5) arranged inside the box (1) and a partition (18) for supporting the inner box (5); The inner box (5) is provided with heat-conducting fins (8) to divide the inner box (5) into a high-temperature chamber (9) and a conductive chamber (10). The high-temperature chamber (9) is equipped with a heat dissipation component, and the bottom of the conduction chamber (10) is equipped with a recovery component. The high-temperature chamber (9) and the conduction chamber (10) are connected by a heat-conducting fin plate (8). The recycling assembly includes a conductive plate (11) disposed inside the conductive chamber (10) and a thermoelectric sheet (12) disposed on the lower surface of the conductive plate (11). The inside of the box (1) is connected by a conveying pipe (2), and the outer wall of the conveying pipe (2) is provided with a recycling pipe (3), which is connected to the conveying pipe (2).
2. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling assembly also includes a cooling fan (14) located at the bottom of the partition (18) and a heat-conducting plate (13) fixedly connected to the positive electrode surface of the thermoelectric element (12). The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with a ventilation grille (15) to provide sufficient heat dissipation space for the cooling fan (14).
3. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage battery (17) is provided at the bottom of the partition (18), and the storage battery (17) is connected to the recycling component.
4. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly includes a connector (6) and a spiral tube (7) that are fixedly connected to the recycling tube (3). The spiral tube (7) is fixedly connected to the connector (6), and both ends of the spiral tube (7) are connected to the recycling tube (3) through the connector (6).
5. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the conveying pipe (2) is connected to the input end of the recovery pipe (3), and the end of the recovery pipe (3) is connected to the end of the conveying pipe (2). A three-way valve (4) is provided at one end of the recovery pipe (3) to control the conveying pipe (2) and the recovery pipe (3).
6. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple pads (16) are provided above the partition (18) to support the inner box (5) and prevent the inner box (5) from directly contacting the partition (18) and the box body (1).
7. The waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner box (5) is provided with a first liquid exchange port (19) and a second liquid exchange port (20) on both sides. The first liquid exchange port (19) is connected to the conduction chamber (10), and the second liquid exchange port (20) is connected to the high temperature chamber (9).
8. A waste heat recovery device for a spiral heat exchanger according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spiral tube (7) is arranged in a linear vortex pattern and interconnected with each other.