A natural gas compressor lubrication system oil temperature control device

By adding a heating structure and a stirring device to the lubricating oil delivery pipeline, the problem of increased viscosity of lubricating oil at low temperatures was solved, achieving uniform heating and mixing of the lubricating oil and ensuring stable operation of the natural gas compressor.

CN224339900UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09BENGBU JUXIN AIR COMPRESSOR MFG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BENGBU JUXIN AIR COMPRESSOR MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

At low temperatures, the viscosity of lubricating oil in natural gas compressors increases, resulting in poor fluidity. This can disrupt the boundary lubrication between components, potentially causing wear or jamming and affecting the stable operation of the compressor.

Method used

A heating structure and a temperature detection structure are added to the lubricating oil delivery pipeline. The lubricating oil is heated by an electric heater, and the lubricating oil is uniformly mixed by the counter-rotation of the stirring blade and the rotating rod.

Benefits of technology

Ensure that the lubricating oil temperature meets the operating requirements, prevent local temperature differences, ensure uniform heating and mixing of the lubricating oil, and ensure stable operation of the natural gas compressor.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system, comprising a heating tank: an inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the heating tank and an outlet pipe fixedly connected to the top left side of the heating tank; temperature sensors fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank; electric heaters fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the heating tank; and a rotating rod rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank. This utility model, through the combined use of the inlet pipe, outlet pipe, and electric heaters, heats the lubricating oil entering the inner cavity of the heating tank and monitors its heating temperature. Simultaneously, with the combined use of the rotating sleeve, rotating rod, and stirring blades, the lubricating oil in the inner cavity of the heating tank is mixed and stirred, ensuring uniform heating of the lubricating oil. This achieves the purpose of real-time monitoring of the lubricating oil heating temperature and effectively preventing localized temperature differences.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of natural gas compressor technology, and in particular relates to an oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system. Background Technology

[0002] The natural gas compressor lubrication system is designed to meet the operational needs of natural gas compressor equipment. It is an integrated system that lubricates, cools, cleans, and prevents corrosion of the moving parts inside the compressor through the circulation of a lubricating medium (usually lubricating oil). Its core function is to ensure the efficient, safe, and stable operation of the compressor.

[0003] When using lubricating oil in a natural gas compressor, if the oil temperature is low upon entering the machine, the oil viscosity will increase and the fluidity will decrease. At low temperatures, the lubricating oil cannot form a uniform and stable oil film, especially during startup. The boundary lubrication state between components is more easily disrupted, which may lead to dry friction, causing abnormal wear of critical components such as piston rings and bearings, and even jamming or seizing. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a natural gas compressor lubrication system oil temperature control device. This device adds a heating structure to the lubricating oil delivery pipeline to heat the lubricating oil, and also includes a temperature detection structure and a material stirring structure to ensure that the lubricating oil entering the natural gas compressor meets the operating conditions and ensures the stable operation of the natural gas compressor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system. A heating structure is added to the lubricating oil delivery pipeline to heat the lubricating oil. It also includes a temperature detection structure and a material stirring structure to ensure that the lubricating oil entering the natural gas compressor meets the operating requirements, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the natural gas compressor and solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A natural gas compressor lubrication system oil temperature control device includes a heating tank: an inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the heating tank and communicates with it; an outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top left side of the heating tank and communicates with it; temperature sensors are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank; electric heaters are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the heating tank; a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank; a rotatable rotating sleeve is sleeved on the surface of the rotating rod; the top of the rotating rod and the rotating sleeve both extend to the top of the heating tank; stirring blades are fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeve surface and the bottom of the rotating rod surface; a gearbox is fixedly connected to the top of the heating tank; and a drive assembly is provided in the inner cavity of the gearbox.

[0006] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a first gear fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeve surface, a second gear fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod surface, and a transmission gear rotatably connected to the top of the gearbox cavity.

[0007] Preferably, a servo motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the top of the gearbox, a drive gear is rotatably connected to the right side of the gearbox cavity, and the output shaft of the servo motor passes through the gearbox cavity and is fixedly connected to the drive gear.

[0008] Preferably, the two sides of the transmission gear mesh with the second gear and the drive gear respectively, and the first gear meshes with the drive gear.

[0009] Preferably, the surface of the stirring blade has multiple material feeding holes.

[0010] Preferably, solenoid valves are fixedly installed on the surfaces of both the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model uses the combination of an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and an electric heater to heat the lubricating oil entering the inner cavity of the heating tank and monitor its heating temperature. At the same time, the lubricating oil in the inner cavity of the heating tank is mixed and stirred by the combination of a rotating sleeve, a rotating rod, and a stirring blade, so that the lubricating oil is heated evenly. This achieves the purpose of real-time monitoring of the lubricating oil heating temperature and effectively preventing local temperature differences.

[0013] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the drive component, wherein the servo motor and the drive gear work together to simultaneously mesh and transmit the transmission gear and the first gear, and simultaneously, under the meshing transmission of the second gear, the rotating rod and the rotating sleeve rotate in opposite directions, thereby causing the two stirring blades to rotate in opposite directions, and stirring and mixing the lubricating oil located in the inner cavity of the heating tank.

[0014] 3. By rotating the feed hole, the lubricating oil can be distributed in a columnar shape in the inner cavity of the heating tank during the stirring process, thereby making the lubricating oil more uniformly mixed. Attached Figure Description

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[0016] Figure 1 This is a front cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is one embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A magnified view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the rotating rod, rotating sleeve, stirring blade and driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the rotating rod, rotating sleeve, and driving assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0021] 1. Heating tank; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Outlet pipe; 4. Temperature sensor; 5. Electric heater; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Rotating sleeve; 8. Stirring blade; 9. Drive assembly; 91. First gear; 92. Second gear; 93. Transmission gear; 94. Servo motor; 95. Drive gear; 10. Gearbox; 11. Feed hole; 12. Solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following description, embodiments of the oil temperature control device for the lubrication system of the natural gas compressor of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1-4This invention illustrates an embodiment of a natural gas compressor lubrication system oil temperature control device, comprising a heating tank 1. An inlet pipe 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the heating tank 1, and an outlet pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the heating tank 1. Solenoid valves 12 are fixedly installed on the surfaces of both the inlet pipe 2 and the outlet pipe 3. Temperature sensors 4 are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank 1. Electric heaters 5 are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the heating tank 1. A rotating rod 6 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank 1. A rotatable rotating sleeve 7 is fitted onto the surface of the rotating rod 6. The tops of both the rotating rod 6 and the rotating sleeve 7 extend to the top of the heating tank 1. A stirring blade 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating sleeve 7 and the bottom of the rotating rod 6. Multiple material discharge holes 11 are provided on the surface of the stirring blade 8. The rotation of the material discharge holes 11 allows the lubricating oil to be distributed in a columnar shape within the inner cavity of the heating tank 1 during stirring, resulting in a more uniform mixing of the lubricating oil. A gearbox 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the heating tank 1. The inner cavity of the gearbox 10 is provided with a drive assembly 9. The drive assembly 9 includes a first gear 91 fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the rotating sleeve 7, a second gear 92 fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the rotating rod 6, a transmission gear 93 rotatably connected to the top of the inner cavity of the gearbox 10, a servo motor 94 fixedly installed on the right side of the top of the gearbox 10, and a drive gear 95 rotatably connected to the right side of the inner cavity of the gearbox 10. The output shaft of the servo motor 94 passes through the inner cavity of the gearbox 10 and is fixedly connected to the drive gear 95. The two sides of the transmission gear 93 mesh with the second gear 92 and the drive gear 95 respectively. The first gear 91 meshes with the drive gear 95. Through the arrangement of the drive assembly 9, the servo motor 94 and the drive gear 95 work together to simultaneously mesh and transmit power to the transmission gear 93 and the first gear 91. At the same time, under the meshing transmission action of the second gear 92, the rotating rod 6 and the rotating sleeve 7 rotate in opposite directions, thereby causing the two stirring blades 8 to rotate in opposite directions, and stirring and mixing the lubricating oil located in the inner cavity of the heating tank 1.

[0024] Working Principle: When using this invention, the user connects the inlet pipe 2 and the outlet pipe 3 to the lubricating oil delivery pipeline. Then, the user turns on the electric heater 5 to heat the lubricating oil entering the inner cavity of the heating tank 1. At the same time, the temperature sensor 4 monitors the temperature of the lubricating oil. During the heating process, the servo motor 94 is turned on and drives the drive gear 95 to rotate. During the rotation of the drive gear 95, it drives the transmission gear 93 and the first gear 91 meshing with it to rotate. At the same time, the transmission gear 93 drives the second gear 92 meshing with it to rotate. The second gear 92 and the first gear 91 are coaxial and rotate in opposite directions, which causes the rotating rod 6 and the rotating sleeve 7 to rotate in opposite directions. Finally, the stirring blade 8 stirs and mixes the lubricating oil in the inner cavity of the heating tank 1 to prevent local differences in lubricating oil stability. When the temperature sensor 4 detects that the temperature meets the usage requirements, the solenoid valve 12 on the left side is opened to deliver the lubricating oil.

[0025] In summary, the oil temperature control device of this natural gas compressor lubrication system heats the lubricating oil entering the inner cavity of the heating tank 1 by using the inlet pipe 2, outlet pipe 3 and electric heater 5 together, and monitors its heating temperature. At the same time, with the cooperation of rotating sleeve 7, rotating rod 6 and stirring blade 8, the lubricating oil in the inner cavity of the heating tank 1 is mixed and stirred, so that the lubricating oil is heated evenly. This achieves the purpose of real-time monitoring of the lubricating oil heating temperature and effectively preventing local temperature differences.

Claims

1. A natural gas compressor lubrication system oil temperature control device, characterized in that, The heating tank (1) includes an inlet pipe (2) fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the heating tank (1), an outlet pipe (3) fixedly connected to the top left side of the heating tank (1), temperature sensors (4) fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank (1), electric heaters (5) fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the heating tank (1), a rotating rod (6) rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the heating tank (1), a rotatable rotating sleeve (7) sleeved on the surface of the rotating rod (6), the top of the rotating rod (6) and the rotating sleeve (7) both extending to the top of the heating tank (1), stirring blades (8) fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the rotating sleeve (7) and the bottom of the surface of the rotating rod (6), a gearbox (10) fixedly connected to the top of the heating tank (1), and a drive assembly (9) provided in the inner cavity of the gearbox (10).

2. The oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly (9) includes a first gear (91) fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the rotating sleeve (7), a second gear (92) fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the rotating rod (6), and a transmission gear (93) rotatably connected to the top of the inner cavity of the gearbox (10).

3. The oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system according to claim 2, characterized in that, A servo motor (94) is fixedly installed on the right side of the top of the gearbox (10), and a drive gear (95) is rotatably connected to the right side of the inner cavity of the gearbox (10). The output shaft of the servo motor (94) passes through the inner cavity of the gearbox (10) and is fixedly connected to the drive gear (95).

4. The oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission gear (93) meshes with the second gear (92) and the drive gear (95) on both sides respectively, and the first gear (91) meshes with the drive gear (95).

5. The oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The surface of the stirring blade (8) is provided with multiple material passage holes (11).

6. The oil temperature control device for a natural gas compressor lubrication system according to claim 5, characterized in that, Solenoid valves (12) are fixedly installed on the surfaces of the inlet pipe (2) and the outlet pipe (3).