Ethanol and isopropanol buried storage tank
By introducing a filling layer, tank body, sump, and rainproof layer into the buried storage tanks for ethanol and isopropanol, the problem of insufficient waterproof protection in the existing technology is solved, and the storage tanks can be stably operated and waterproofed under rainy conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YIK SHING TAT SOLDER MFR KUNSHAN
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing underground storage tanks for ethanol and isopropanol lack effective waterproofing measures during use, and cannot effectively prevent rainwater from entering the tank interior.
A structure including a filling layer, a tank body, a sump pit, a detection pipe, a soil covering layer, and a rainproof layer was designed. Rainwater is collected through the detection pipe and the sump pit, and the rainproof layer prevents rainwater from entering the tank. The water level is monitored and adjusted in real time by a monitoring agency to ensure the stability and waterproof effect of the tank.
It achieves effective waterproof protection for storage tanks under rainy conditions, ensuring the stability and normal operation of the liquid inside the tank, improving the waterproof effect, and avoiding erosion and damage to the storage tank by rainwater.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buried storage tank technology, and in particular to a buried storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol. Background Technology
[0002] Buried ethanol and isopropanol storage tanks are specialized storage devices. Firstly, in terms of structure and materials, the tank body is generally made of robust and durable materials. Its outer shell can withstand external pressure and a certain degree of corrosion, providing a good protective barrier for the interior. The inner tank possesses excellent chemical corrosion resistance, ensuring that ethanol and isopropanol do not chemically react with the tank body during storage, thus guaranteeing the quality and purity of the stored substances. Furthermore, these tanks have a rational shape design; horizontal tanks offer good stability, while vertical tanks save space, allowing for flexible selection based on actual site conditions and usage requirements. In terms of safety and functionality, they are equipped with comprehensive safety facilities, such as lightning protection systems to effectively prevent damage from lightning strikes, and fire alarm and extinguishing systems that can respond promptly and extinguish fires in their early stages.
[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN215905130U, which discloses an underground storage tank, including a tank body and a bottom plate. The top of the tank body has an inspection tube, and mounting seats are located at the bottom of both ends of the tank body, connected to the tank body by fasteners. Two U-shaped support seats are slidably mounted on the top of the bottom plate, corresponding one-to-one with the mounting seats. The front and rear sides of the mounting seats have inclined grooves. Connecting columns, corresponding one-to-one with the two grooves, are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the two vertical arms of the support seats. The connecting columns extend horizontally and slide within the two grooves. Simultaneously moving the two support seats inward lowers the entire tank body, or simultaneously moving them outward raises the entire tank body, allowing for adjustment of the tank body's installation height according to the depth of the excavation, preventing the inspection tube from being obscured by excessively deep excavation. While this device achieves the goal of adjusting the tank body's installation height based on the depth of the excavation, it fails to address the issue of waterproofing the tank's interior during use. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol, which aims to improve the problem of waterproof protection required during use in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol, comprising a filling layer, a box body fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the filling layer, a liquid accumulation pit opened inside the box body, a large piece of gravel slidably connected to the top of the liquid accumulation pit, a detection tube fixedly connected to the top of the large piece of gravel near the middle, a column head fixedly connected to the bottom of the detection tube, a soil covering layer fixedly connected to the top of the filling layer, a rainproof layer fixedly connected to the top of the soil covering layer, a circular hole one opened on the rear side of the top of the rainproof layer, a circular hole two opened on the front side of the top of the rainproof layer, a cylinder fixedly connected inside the filling layer, and a monitoring mechanism provided on the left side of the filling layer for monitoring water volume.
[0006] The above technical solution includes a filling layer, the bottom left side of which is fixedly connected to a box. The box has a liquid collection pit inside for collecting and storing liquid. Large gravel is slidably connected to the top of the collection pit. A detection tube is fixedly connected to the top of these gravel near the center to monitor the liquid flow and quality. A column head is fixedly connected to the bottom of the detection tube to provide structural stability. A soil covering layer is fixedly connected to the top of the filling layer to protect the internal structure and provide soil for plant growth. A rainproof layer is further fixedly connected to the top of the soil covering layer to prevent rainwater from directly eroding the internal structure. A circular hole is located on the rear side of the top of the rainproof layer, and a second circular hole is located on the front side. Additionally, a cylinder is fixedly connected inside the filling layer, which may be used for further liquid treatment and collection. A monitoring mechanism is located on the left side of the filling layer, specifically for monitoring water volume to ensure the normal operation of the device and the efficiency of liquid treatment.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The monitoring mechanism includes a sensor. The right side of the sensor is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder. A cylindrical hole is opened on the left side of the cylinder near the middle. The interior of the cylindrical hole is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sensor. A camera is fixedly connected to the top left side of the interior of the cylinder. An outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder. An inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the outlet pipe. A breathing valve is fixedly connected to the left side of the cylinder near the middle.
[0009] The above technical solution involves a monitoring mechanism containing a sensor fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder. A cylindrical hole is located on the left side of the cylinder near its center, with a sliding connection between the hole and the sensor's outer wall to ensure smooth relative movement. Additionally, a camera is fixedly installed on the top left side of the cylinder to capture real-time images of the interior for monitoring and recording. For liquid flow, an outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder, and correspondingly, an inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the outlet pipe, forming a complete liquid circulation system. Finally, a breather valve is fixedly connected to the left side of the cylinder near its center to allow gas exchange between the inside and outside of the cylinder while preventing liquid leakage.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] The top right side of the cylinder is connected to a manhole, and the upper end of the outer wall of the manhole is fixedly connected to the interior of the filling layer.
[0012] The above technical solution allows for the connection of a manhole to the top right side of the cylinder, facilitating inspection and maintenance. The upper part of the outer wall of the manhole is fixedly connected to the internal structure of the filling layer, ensuring the stability of the structure.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] An observation hole is connected to the top left side of the cylinder, and the upper end of the outer wall of the observation hole is fixedly connected to the interior of the filling layer.
[0015] The above technical solution involves an observation hole located on the top left side of the cylinder, allowing users to visually inspect the interior of the cylinder. The upper part of the outer wall of the observation hole is fixedly connected to the internal structure of the filling layer, ensuring the stability and sealing of the observation hole.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] A support column is fixedly connected to the inside right side of the cylinder, and the bottom of the support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the filling layer.
[0018] Through the above technical solution: a support column is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner part of the cylinder, and the bottom part of the support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner part of the filling layer, which ensures that the support column can effectively support the weight of the cylinder and provide additional stability in the filling layer, thereby ensuring the stability and durability of the entire structure.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] A retaining ring is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the inlet pipe, and the inner wall of the retaining ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outlet pipe.
[0021] The above technical solution involves a retaining ring fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the inlet pipe. The inner wall of this retaining ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outlet pipe in a specific way, ensuring a stable connection between the two.
[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0023] The soil covering layer has a circular hole three inside, and the inner wall of the circular hole three is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the observation hole.
[0024] The above technical solution involves creating three circular holes inside the soil layer. The inner walls of these circular holes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the observation hole to ensure the stability and functionality of the structure.
[0025] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0026] The bottom of the filling layer is fixedly connected to table legs on all four sides, and the inside left side of the cylinder is fixedly connected to a second support column.
[0027] Through the above technical solution: table legs are fixedly connected to the bottom four sides of the filling layer, so that the filling layer can be stably supported on the ground and ensure the stability of the entire structure. A second support column is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the cylinder. The function of the second support column is to further strengthen the structural strength of the cylinder.
[0028] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0029] 1. In this utility model, when encountering rainwater, the rainwater is transported downwards through the detection tube and flows into the detection tube. At this time, the detection tube allows the water to seep downwards through large gravel. The water then flows into the liquid accumulation pit inside the box through the column head. Simultaneously, the water cannot enter the internal device due to the blocking effect of the rainproof layer. When the liquid accumulation pit is full, the box is disassembled and replaced, and then reassembled to allow it to continue to fill with water. This achieves improved overall waterproof performance when it rains or encounters water, thanks to the cooperation of the rainproof layer and the box.
[0030] 2. In this utility model, the sensor can first detect the water in the cylinder through the cylindrical hole. When the water level is too low, the sensor transmits a signal to the camera, and the camera detects the water level in the cylinder. When the water level is too low, the inlet pipe will fill the cylinder with water to raise the water level. When the water level is too low, the outlet pipe will pump water into the cylinder to lower the water level and maintain balance. At the same time, the breather valve can release the gas in the cylinder to keep the internal air pressure constant, thus realizing the function of monitoring the liquid in the tank and keeping the liquid stable. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol proposed in this utility model.
[0032] Figure 2 This is a partial structural breakdown of the soil covering layer of an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol proposed in this utility model.
[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the cylindrical body of an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol proposed in this utility model.
[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial structural breakdown of the rainproof layer of an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol proposed in this utility model.
[0035] Figure 5 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the detection tube of an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol proposed in this utility model.
[0036] Legend:
[0037] 1. Filling layer; 2. Monitoring mechanism; 201. Sensor; 202. Cylindrical hole; 203. Camera; 204. Inlet pipe; 205. Outlet pipe; 206. Breathing valve; 3. Box body; 4. Liquid accumulation pit; 5. Large gravel; 6. Detection tube; 7. Column head; 8. Covering layer; 9. Rainproof layer; 10. Circular hole one; 11. Circular hole two; 12. Cylinder body; 13. Manhole; 14. Observation hole; 15. Support column one; 16. Support column two; 17. Retaining ring; 18. Circular hole three; 19. Table leg. Detailed Implementation
[0038] 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.
[0039] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 An embodiment of this utility model provides an underground storage tank for ethanol and isopropanol, comprising a filling layer 1, a box body 3 fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the filling layer 1, a liquid accumulation pit 4 opened inside the box body 3, a large piece of gravel 5 slidably connected to the top of the liquid accumulation pit 4 to allow water seepage, a detection tube 6 fixedly connected to the top of the large piece of gravel 5 near the middle, a column head 7 fixedly connected to the bottom of the detection tube 6 to allow monitoring, a soil covering layer 8 fixedly connected to the top of the filling layer 1, a rainproof layer 9 fixedly connected to the top of the soil covering layer 8, a circular hole 10 opened on the rear side of the top of the rainproof layer 9, a circular hole 11 opened on the front side of the top of the rainproof layer 9, a cylinder 12 fixedly connected inside the filling layer 1 to make the whole more stable, and a monitoring mechanism 2 provided on the left side of the filling layer 1 for monitoring water volume;
[0040] Specifically, the device includes a filling layer 1, the bottom left side of which is fixedly connected to a box 3. The box 3 has a liquid collection pit 4 inside for collecting and storing liquid. Large gravel 5 is slidably connected to the top of the collection pit 4. A detection tube 6 is fixedly connected near the center of the top of these gravel 5 to monitor the flow and quality of the liquid. A column head 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the detection tube 6 to provide structural stability. A soil covering layer 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the filling layer 1, protecting the internal structure and providing soil for plant growth. A rainproof layer 9 is further fixedly connected to the top of the soil covering layer 8 to prevent rainwater from directly eroding the internal structure. A circular hole 10 is opened on the rear side of the top of the rainproof layer 9, while a circular hole 11 is opened on the front side. In addition, a cylinder 12 is fixedly connected inside the filling layer 1, which may be used for further liquid treatment and collection. A monitoring mechanism 2 is located on the left side of the filling layer 1, specifically for monitoring water volume to ensure the normal operation of the device and the efficiency of liquid treatment.
[0041] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 The monitoring mechanism 2 includes a sensor 201. The right side of the sensor 201 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder 12. A cylindrical hole 202 is opened on the left side of the cylinder 12 near the middle. The interior of the cylindrical hole 202 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sensor 201, which can perform monitoring. A camera 203 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the interior of the cylinder 12. An outlet pipe 205 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder 12. An inlet pipe 204 is fixedly connected to the right side of the outlet pipe 205. A breathing valve 206 is fixedly connected to the left side of the cylinder 12 near the middle, which can exhaust air.
[0042] Specifically, the monitoring mechanism 2 includes a sensor 201, which is located on the right side of the cylinder 12 and fixedly connected thereto. A cylindrical hole 202 is located on the left side of the cylinder 12 near its center. The interior of this cylindrical hole 202 has a sliding connection with the outer wall of the sensor 201 to ensure smooth relative movement between them. Furthermore, a camera 203 is fixedly installed on the top left side of the cylinder 12 to capture real-time images of the cylinder 12's interior for monitoring and recording the internal conditions. To allow liquid to enter and exit, an outlet pipe 205 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder 12, and correspondingly, an inlet pipe 204 is fixedly connected to the right side of the outlet pipe 205, thus forming a complete liquid circulation system. Finally, a breather valve 206 is fixedly connected to the left side of the cylinder 12 near its center. Its function is to allow gas exchange between the inside and outside of the cylinder 12 while preventing liquid leakage.
[0043] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 The top right side of the cylinder 12 is connected to a manhole 13. The upper end of the outer wall of the manhole 13 is fixedly connected to the inside of the filling layer 1. The top left side of the cylinder 12 is connected to an observation hole 14 for easy observation. The upper end of the outer wall of the observation hole 14 is fixedly connected to the inside of the filling layer 1. The right side of the inside of the cylinder 12 is fixedly connected to a support column 15. The bottom of the support column 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inside of the filling layer 1, making the overall connection more stable.
[0044] Specifically, a manhole 13 is connected to the top right side of the cylinder 12 for easy inspection and maintenance. The upper part of the outer wall of the manhole 13 is fixedly connected to the internal structure of the filling layer 1 to ensure the stability of the structure. An observation hole 14 is provided on the top left side of the cylinder 12, which allows users to visually inspect the inside of the cylinder 12. The upper part of the outer wall of the observation hole 14 is fixedly connected to the internal structure of the filling layer 1 to ensure the stability and sealing of the observation hole 14. A support column 15 is fixedly connected to the right side of the inside of the cylinder 12. The bottom part of the support column 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inside of the filling layer 1 to ensure that the support column 15 can effectively support the weight of the cylinder 12 and provide additional stability to the filling layer 1, thereby ensuring the stability and durability of the entire structure.
[0045] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3A retaining ring 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the liquid inlet pipe 204. The inner wall of the retaining ring 17 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the liquid outlet pipe 205, which plays a fixing role. A circular hole 3 18 is opened inside the soil cover layer 8. The inner wall of the circular hole 3 18 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the observation hole 14, making the overall connection more stable. Table legs 19 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the filling layer 1. A support column 2 16 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the cylinder 12, making the overall connection more stable.
[0046] Specifically, a retaining ring 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the inlet pipe 204. The inner wall of the retaining ring 17 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outlet pipe 205 in a specific way to ensure a stable connection between the two. Three circular holes 18 are opened inside the soil layer 8. The inner walls of these circular holes 18 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the observation hole 14 to ensure the stability and functionality of the structure. Table legs 19 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the filling layer 1, so that the filling layer 1 can be stably supported on the ground to ensure the stability of the entire structure. A support column 16 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the cylinder 12. The function of this support column 16 is to further strengthen the structural strength of the cylinder 12.
[0047] Working principle: When encountering rain, the rainwater is transported downwards through the detection pipe 6. The water then flows downwards through the large gravel 5 and flows through the column head 7 into the sump 4 inside the housing 3. At the same time, the water cannot enter the internal device due to the blocking effect of the rainproof layer 9. When the sump 4 is full, the housing 3 is disassembled and replaced, and then reassembled to continue filling with water. This achieves improved overall waterproofing through the cooperation of the rainproof layer 9 and the housing 3 when it rains or encounters water.
[0048] First, sensor 201 can detect the water in cylinder 12 through cylindrical hole 202. When the water level is too low, sensor 201 transmits a signal to camera 203. At the same time, camera 203 detects the water level in cylinder 12. When the water level is too low, inlet pipe 204 will fill the cylinder 12 with water to raise the water level. When the water level is too low, outlet pipe 205 will pump water into the cylinder to lower the water level and maintain balance. At the same time, breather valve 206 can release the gas in cylinder 12 to keep the internal air pressure constant, thus realizing the function of monitoring the liquid in the tank and keeping the liquid stable.
[0049] 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. An underground tank for ethanol and isopropanol, comprising a filling layer (1), characterised in that: A box (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the filling layer (1). A liquid accumulation pit (4) is opened inside the box (3). A large piece of gravel (5) is slidably connected to the top of the liquid accumulation pit (4). A detection tube (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the large piece of gravel (5) near the middle. A column head (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the detection tube (6). A soil covering layer (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the filling layer (1). A rainproof layer (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the soil covering layer (8). A circular hole (10) is opened on the rear side of the top of the rainproof layer (9). A circular hole (11) is opened on the front side of the top of the rainproof layer (9). A cylinder (12) is fixedly connected inside the filling layer (1). A monitoring mechanism (2) is set on the left side of the filling layer (1). The monitoring mechanism (2) is used to monitor the water volume.
2. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring mechanism (2) includes a sensor (201). The right side of the sensor (201) is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder (12). A cylindrical hole (202) is opened on the left side of the cylinder (12) near the middle. The interior of the cylindrical hole (202) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sensor (201). A camera (203) is fixedly connected to the top left side of the interior of the cylinder (12). An outlet pipe (205) is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder (12). An inlet pipe (204) is fixedly connected to the right side of the outlet pipe (205). A breathing valve (206) is fixedly connected to the left side of the cylinder (12) near the middle.
3. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top right side of the cylinder (12) is connected to a manhole (13), and the upper end of the outer wall of the manhole (13) is fixedly connected to the interior of the filling layer (1).
4. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The top left side of the cylinder (12) is connected to an observation hole (14), and the upper end of the outer wall of the observation hole (14) is fixedly connected to the interior of the filling layer (1).
5. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: A support column (15) is fixedly connected to the inside right side of the cylinder (12), and the bottom of the support column (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the filling layer (1).
6. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: A retaining ring (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the inlet pipe (204), and the inner wall of the retaining ring (17) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outlet pipe (205).
7. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The soil covering layer (8) has a circular hole three (18) inside, and the inner wall of the circular hole three (18) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the observation hole (14).
8. An underground ethanol and isopropanol storage tank as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: Table legs (19) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the filling layer (1) and a second support column (16) is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the cylinder (12).