A steam condensing assembly and a steam condensing device
By employing a steam inlet flange, a first collecting channel, and inclined heat exchange tubes in the steam condensing assembly, combined with a second collecting channel and a drain and exhaust port design, the problem of low space utilization efficiency in existing steam condensing assemblies is solved, achieving efficient steam condensation and space saving.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING ICE CORE HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
In existing steam condensation components, the amount of serpentine tubes is limited, the gas throughput is small, resulting in a large space occupation and low space utilization efficiency.
By employing a steam inlet flange, a first collection channel, and multiple inclined heat exchange tubes, combined with a second collection channel and drainage and exhaust ports, steam condensation in the external environment is achieved, avoiding condensation inside the serpentine tubes and reducing the space occupied.
By using inclined heat exchange tubes and an integrated design, the steam condensation efficiency is improved, the space occupied by the steam condensation components is reduced, and the space utilization rate is increased.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of steam condensation components, and more particularly to a steam condensation component and a steam condensation device. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of technology, steam condensation is frequently required in the industrial field. For example, condensing steam turbines that use steam need to condense the steam to achieve continuous operation, and steam condensation components are used to condense the working fluid into a liquid state.
[0003] In the existing technology, the existing steam condensation components use serpentine tubes, in which steam is condensed. The total amount of tubes is limited, the gas flow rate is small, and a large number of pipes are required, resulting in a large space occupation of the existing steam condensation components. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a steam condensation assembly and a steam condensation device. The steam inlet flange is provided with a steam inlet; a first collecting channel is located on one side of the steam inlet flange and connected to the steam inlet flange; multiple heat exchange tubes are connected to the first collecting channel and arranged along an inclined direction; the multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged side-by-side; one end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the first collecting channel; the multiple heat exchange tubes are used for heat exchange with the external environment; a second collecting channel is located on the side of the multiple heat exchange tubes facing away from the first collecting channel, and the other end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the second collecting channel; the second collecting channel is provided with a drain port and an exhaust port; the drain port is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation; the exhaust port is used to connect to an external vacuum pump so that steam can be collected in the first collecting channel through the steam inlet. The multiple heat exchange tubes are integrated into the first collecting channel, thereby facilitating the condensation of steam in the first collecting channel by the multiple heat exchange tubes. Simultaneously, the inclined arrangement of the multiple heat exchange tubes fully utilizes space, avoiding steam condensation in the serpentine tubes and reducing the space occupied by the steam condensation assembly.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steam condensation assembly, comprising:
[0006] The steam inlet flange is equipped with a steam inlet.
[0007] The first collection channel is located on one side of the steam inlet flange and is connected to the steam inlet flange;
[0008] Multiple heat exchange tubes are connected to the first collecting channel and arranged along an inclined direction; the multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged side by side; one end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the first collecting channel; the multiple heat exchange tubes are used for heat exchange with the external environment;
[0009] The second collection channel is located on the side of the plurality of heat exchange tubes facing away from the first collection channel, and the other end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the second collection channel; the second collection channel is provided with a drain port and an exhaust port; the drain port is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation; the exhaust port is used to connect to an external vacuum pump.
[0010] Optionally, the heat exchange tube is a circular roughened tube, and multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged adjacent to each other. An air passage space is provided between two adjacent heat exchange tubes for the passage of gas from the external environment.
[0011] Optionally, the surface of each of the heat exchange tubes is knurled.
[0012] Optionally, the first collection channel is arranged in a triangular pattern;
[0013] The first surface of the first collecting channel is connected to the steam inlet flange, and the second surface of the first collecting channel is connected to a plurality of heat exchange tubes; the first surface and the second surface are arranged adjacent to each other.
[0014] Optionally, the first collecting channel is provided with a first reinforcing rib, which is used to reinforce the first collecting channel.
[0015] Optionally, the steam inlet flanges are arranged in a square shape, and there are multiple steam inlet flanges, all of which are connected to the same first converging channel.
[0016] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steam condensation device, comprising the aforementioned steam condensation components, a shell, a water distributor, and packing material;
[0017] The housing supports the steam condensation assembly, the water distributor, and the packing; there are multiple steam condensation assemblies, which are arranged along the length of the housing; and multiple heat exchange tubes of each steam condensation assembly are arranged in an inclined direction.
[0018] The water distributor is positioned above the plurality of heat exchange tubes and outputs water to the plurality of heat exchange tubes to wet the plurality of heat exchange tubes by means of water spraying.
[0019] The packing material is located below the plurality of heat exchange tubes and is used to reduce the temperature of the water that slides down through the plurality of heat exchange tubes.
[0020] Optionally, the water distributor is provided with multiple spray heads, which are arranged along the length of the water distributor and spray the multiple heat exchange tubes.
[0021] Optionally, the water distributor is arranged opposite to the packing material, and a plurality of the heat exchange tubes are located between the water distributor and the packing material.
[0022] Optionally, the steam condensation device further includes a fan for dissipating heat from the plurality of heat exchange tubes.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] This utility model provides a steam condensation assembly. A steam inlet flange is provided with a steam inlet. A first collecting channel is located on one side of the steam inlet flange and connected to it. Multiple heat exchange tubes are connected to the first collecting channel and arranged along an inclined direction. The multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged side-by-side. One end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the first collecting channel. The multiple heat exchange tubes are used for heat exchange with the external environment. A second collecting channel is located on the side of the multiple heat exchange tubes facing away from the first collecting channel, and the other end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the second collecting channel. The second collecting channel has a drain port and an exhaust port. The drain port is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation. The exhaust port is used to connect to an external vacuum pump so that steam can be collected in the first collecting channel through the steam inlet. The multiple heat exchange tubes are integrated into the first collecting channel, which facilitates the condensation of steam in the first collecting channel by the multiple heat exchange tubes. At the same time, the inclined arrangement of the multiple heat exchange tubes makes full use of space, avoiding steam condensation in the serpentine tubes and reducing the space occupied by the steam condensation assembly. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steam condensation assembly according to a first embodiment of this application is shown.
[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another state of the steam condensation assembly according to the first embodiment of this application is shown.
[0029] Figure 3 A side view of a steam condensation assembly according to a first embodiment of this application is shown.
[0030] Figure 4A schematic diagram of a steam condensation apparatus according to a second embodiment of this application is shown.
[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the water distributor of the steam condensation apparatus according to a second embodiment of this application is shown.
[0032] Figure Labels
[0033] 100. Steam condensation unit;
[0034] 10. Steam inlet flange; 10a. Steam inlet;
[0035] 20. First convergence channel;
[0036] 30. Heat exchanger tubes; 30a. Air passageway;
[0037] 40. Second collection channel; 40a. Drain outlet; 40b. Vent outlet;
[0038] 200. Steam condenser; 210. Shell; 220. Water distributor; 230. Packing; 240. Fan. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0040] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 This application provides a steam condensation assembly 100, which is used to condense the working fluid into a liquid state.
[0041] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3In this embodiment, the steam condensation assembly 100 includes a steam inlet flange 10, a first collecting channel 20, multiple heat exchange tubes 30, and a second collecting channel 40. The steam inlet flange 10 is provided with a steam inlet 10a; the first collecting channel 20 is disposed on one side of the steam inlet flange 10 and connected to the steam inlet flange 10; multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are connected to the first collecting channel 20 and arranged along an inclined direction; the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged side by side; one end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the first collecting channel 20; the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are used for heat exchange with the external environment; the second collecting channel 40 is disposed on the side of the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 facing away from the first collecting channel 20. The other end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the second collection channel 40; the second collection channel 40 is provided with a drain port 40a and an exhaust port 40b; the drain port 40a is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation; the exhaust port 40b is used to connect to an external vacuum pump so that steam can be collected in the first collection channel 20 through the steam inlet 10a. Multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are integrated in the first collection channel 20, which facilitates the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 to condense the steam in the first collection channel 20. At the same time, the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged in an inclined direction to make full use of space, avoid the steam from condensing in the serpentine tube, and reduce the space occupied by the steam condensation assembly 100.
[0042] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the application, the steam inlet flange 10 is provided with a steam inlet 10a; the steam inlet 10a is used for steam to pass through.
[0043] The first collection channel 20 is located on the lower side of the steam inlet flange 10 and is connected to the steam inlet flange 10, so that steam can flow through the steam inlet 10a to the first collection channel 20, thereby facilitating the collection of steam by the first collection channel 20.
[0044] Multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are disposed on the lower side of the first collecting channel 20. The multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are connected to the first collecting channel 20 and arranged along an inclined direction. The multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged side by side. One end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the first collecting channel 20. The multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are used for heat exchange with the external environment. The multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are integrated into the first collecting channel 20, which facilitates the condensation of steam in the first collecting channel 20 by the multiple heat exchange tubes 30. At the same time, the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged in an inclined direction to make full use of space, avoid the condensation of steam in the serpentine tube, and reduce the space occupied by the steam condensation component 100.
[0045] The second collecting channel 40 is located on the side of the plurality of heat exchange tubes 30 facing away from the first collecting channel 20. The other end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the second collecting channel 40 so that the condensate of each heat exchange tube 30 can flow to the second collecting channel 40, thereby facilitating the collection of condensate by the second collecting channel 40. The second collecting channel 40 is provided with a drain port 40a and an exhaust port 40b. The drain port 40a is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation so that the condensate can be discharged to the outside through the drain port 40a. The exhaust port 40b is used to connect to an external vacuum pump so that the vacuum pump can extract any non-condensable gases that may accumulate therein.
[0046] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the heat exchange tube 30 is a circular, textured tube. The circular textured surface increases the contact area, which is beneficial for heat exchange. Multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged adjacent to each other, with an air passage space 30a between adjacent heat exchange tubes 30. This air passage space 30a allows ambient air to pass through. When ambient air flows through the air passage space 30a, heat is transferred between the air and the surface of the heat exchange tube 30 to achieve heat exchange, thereby facilitating the condensation of steam within the heat exchange tube 30. Optionally, the surface of each heat exchange tube 30 is knurled to improve hydrophilicity.
[0047] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the first collecting channel 20 is arranged in a triangular pattern. This triangular arrangement helps to evenly distribute steam to each heat exchange tube 30, avoiding excessive or insufficient local steam flow and improving the uniformity of heat exchange. The first surface of the first collecting channel 20 is connected to the steam inlet flange 10, and the second surface of the first collecting channel 20 is connected to multiple heat exchange tubes 30, so that the steam inlet flange 10 can be connected to multiple heat exchange tubes 30 through the first collecting channel 20. The first and second surfaces are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the steam in the steam inlet flange 10 can flow to the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 under the guidance of the second surface of the first collecting channel 20, thereby facilitating the even distribution of steam to each heat exchange tube 30 and improving the heat exchange efficiency of the steam condensing assembly 100.
[0048] In this embodiment of the application, the first collecting channel 20 is provided with a first reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib is used to reinforce the first collecting channel 20, so as to strengthen the strength of the first collecting channel 20 and prevent the first collecting channel 20 from deforming.
[0049] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the application, the steam inlet flange 10 is arranged in a square shape, and there are multiple steam inlet flanges 10. The multiple steam inlet flanges 10 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first collecting channel 20, and the multiple steam inlet flanges 10 are all connected to the same first collecting channel 20. By arranging multiple steam inlet flanges 10, the entry efficiency of steam relative to the first collecting channel 20 is increased.
[0050] The second collecting channel 40 is provided with a second reinforcing rib inside. The second reinforcing rib is used to strengthen the second collecting channel 40, so as to enhance the strength of the second collecting channel 40 and prevent the second collecting channel 40 from deforming.
[0051] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In the second embodiment, a steam condensing device 200 includes a steam condensing assembly 100, a housing 210, a water distributor 220, and packing material 230. The housing 210 serves as a supporting component of the steam condensing device 200, supporting the steam condensing assembly 100, the water distributor 220, and the packing material 230. Multiple steam condensing assemblies 100 are arranged along the length of the housing 210. Multiple heat exchange tubes 30 of each steam condensing assembly 100 are arranged in an inclined direction. The arrangement of multiple steam condensing assemblies 100 increases the steam condensation efficiency. The water distributor 220 is positioned above the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 and outputs water to the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 to wet them using a spray method, thereby cooling the multiple heat exchange tubes 30. The packing material 230 is located below the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 and is used to reduce the temperature of the water sliding down the multiple heat exchange tubes 30, thereby regulating the temperature of the sliding water. Optionally, each condenser component 100 is arranged at a 45-degree angle, and each condenser component 100 is relatively independent.
[0052] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In the second embodiment, the water distributor 220 is provided with multiple spray heads, which are arranged along the length of the water distributor 220 and spray multiple heat exchange tubes 30, so that the water distributor 220 can spray water to different positions of multiple heat exchange tubes 30 through multiple spray heads, thereby ensuring the temperature uniformity of multiple heat exchange tubes 30.
[0053] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In the second embodiment, the water distributor 220 and the packing 230 are arranged opposite to each other, and multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are located between the water distributor 220 and the packing 230 to facilitate the coordinated operation of the water distributor 220 and the packing 230, thereby increasing heat exchange efficiency and stabilizing temperature control. Optionally, the packing 230 is made of PVC sheets.
[0054] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4 In the second embodiment, the steam condensation device 200 further includes a fan 240, which is used to dissipate heat from the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 so that the fan 240 can ventilate and ensure that the moisture on the surface of the heat exchange tubes 30 evaporates, thereby achieving condensation.
[0055] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0056] This utility model provides a steam condensation assembly 100, wherein a steam inlet flange 10 is provided with a steam inlet 10a; a first collecting channel 20 is disposed on one side of the steam inlet flange 10 and connected to the steam inlet flange 10; a plurality of heat exchange tubes 30 are connected to the first collecting channel 20 and arranged along an inclined direction; the plurality of heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged side by side; one end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the first collecting channel 20; the plurality of heat exchange tubes 30 are used for heat exchange with the external environment; a second collecting channel 40 is disposed on the side of the plurality of heat exchange tubes 30 facing away from the first collecting channel 20, and the other end of each heat exchange tube 30 is connected to the second collecting channel 40. Channel 40; the second collecting channel 40 is provided with a drain port 40a and an exhaust port 40b; the drain port 40a is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation; the exhaust port 40b is used to connect to an external vacuum pump so that steam can be collected in the first collecting channel 20 through the steam inlet 10a. Multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are integrated in the first collecting channel 20, so that multiple heat exchange tubes 30 can condense the steam in the first collecting channel 20. At the same time, the multiple heat exchange tubes 30 are arranged in an inclined direction to make full use of space, avoid the steam from condensing in the serpentine tube, and reduce the space occupied by the steam condensation assembly 100.
[0057] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0058] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.
[0059] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A steam condensation assembly, characterized in that, include: The steam inlet flange is equipped with a steam inlet. The first collection channel is located on one side of the steam inlet flange and is connected to the steam inlet flange; Multiple heat exchange tubes are connected to the first collecting channel and arranged along an inclined direction; the multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged side by side; one end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the first collecting channel; Multiple heat exchange tubes are used for heat exchange with the external environment; The second collection channel is located on the side of the plurality of heat exchange tubes facing away from the first collection channel, and the other end of each heat exchange tube is connected to the second collection channel; the second collection channel is provided with a drain port and an exhaust port; the drain port is used to discharge the liquid generated by condensation; the exhaust port is used to connect to an external vacuum pump.
2. The steam condensation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchange tubes are circular, textured tubes, and multiple heat exchange tubes are arranged adjacent to each other. An air passage is provided between two adjacent heat exchange tubes for the passage of gas from the external environment.
3. The steam condensation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of each heat exchange tube is knurled.
4. The steam condensation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first collection channel is arranged in a triangular pattern; The first surface of the first collecting channel is connected to the steam inlet flange, and the second surface of the first collecting channel is connected to a plurality of heat exchange tubes; the first surface and the second surface are arranged adjacent to each other.
5. The steam condensation assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first collection channel is provided with a first reinforcing rib inside, which is used to reinforce the first collection channel.
6. The steam condensation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam inlet flanges are arranged in a square shape, and there are multiple steam inlet flanges, all of which are connected to the same first collection channel.
7. A steam condensation device, characterized in that, Includes the steam condensation assembly, housing, water distributor, and packing as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; The housing supports the steam condensation assembly, the water distributor, and the packing; there are multiple steam condensation assemblies, which are arranged along the length of the housing; and multiple heat exchange tubes of each steam condensation assembly are arranged in an inclined direction. The water distributor is positioned above the plurality of heat exchange tubes and outputs water to the plurality of heat exchange tubes to wet the plurality of heat exchange tubes by means of water spraying. The packing material is located below the plurality of heat exchange tubes and is used to reduce the temperature of the water that slides down through the plurality of heat exchange tubes.
8. The steam condensation apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water distributor is equipped with multiple spray heads, which are arranged along the length of the water distributor and spray the multiple heat exchange tubes.
9. The steam condensation apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water distributor is arranged opposite to the packing material, and a plurality of the heat exchange tubes are located between the water distributor and the packing material.
10. The steam condensation apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steam condensation device also includes a fan for dissipating heat from the plurality of heat exchange tubes.