Steam condensate drain

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam condensate water discharge device, including drain pipe and water tank no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condensate discharge technology, specifically a steam condensate discharge device. Background Technology

[0002] Tea beverages refer to products made by steeping tea leaves in water and then extracting, filtering, and clarifying the tea liquor, or by adding water, sugar syrup, acidulants, flavorings, fruit juice, or plant (grain) extracts to the tea liquor. Tea beverages are made primarily from tea extracts, tea powder, or concentrated tea liquor, possessing the unique flavor of tea. The production process of tea beverages includes hot water extraction, filtration, storage, blending, sterilization, and bottling. In these processes, especially during high-temperature sterilization, the use of steam is essential.

[0003] In commonly used steam systems, condensate is discharged through a steam trap and then through a condensate pipe to a storage tank for collection. The collected condensate is typically at a relatively high temperature. This high-temperature condensate comes into direct contact with room-temperature air before being discharged into the tank. The temperature difference between the hot condensate and the room-temperature air causes a large amount of water vapor to be released, resulting in low-temperature water vapor spreading throughout the room and condensation. This leads to dampness and aging of various indoor equipment. The water vapor generated during condensate discharge can also affect indoor equipment, reducing its lifespan and potentially impacting safe production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam condensate discharge device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the condensate steam discharged from the current market will spread everywhere indoors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a steam condensate discharge device, comprising a drain pipe and a water tank, wherein the drain pipe is inserted into the water tank, a second water tank is installed on the top of the first water tank, a conveying pipe for steam condensation is installed inside the second water tank, and a flexible hose and a fixed pipe are respectively installed at both ends of the conveying pipe, and a float plate is provided inside the first water tank to prevent the bottom of the flexible hose from being sealed.

[0006] Preferably, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are installed on the side of the second water tank, and both the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are located below the side of the second water tank.

[0007] Preferably, a partition is installed inside the water tank, and a discharge pipe 1 and a discharge pipe 2 are installed on the side of the water tank.

[0008] Preferably, valves are installed on the discharge pipe one, discharge pipe two, drain pipe, water outlet pipe and water inlet pipe one.

[0009] Preferably, at least two floats are provided, a connecting rod is installed between two adjacent floats, and through holes are provided on the floats.

[0010] Preferably, a tactile switch is installed at the bottom of the partition, and the tactile switch is electrically connected to a valve on the drain pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the hose is connected to the through hole on the topmost float plate, the bottom of the fixed pipe is located above the partition plate, thermometers are installed on both water tank one and water tank two, and the bottom of the drain pipe is located at the bottom of the float plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The spiral structure of the delivery pipe increases the residence time of steam in water tank two. The cooling water in water tank two absorbs the heat of the steam, lowering the temperature of the condensate discharged from the room. The temperature of the condensate in water tank one and water tank two is monitored by a thermometer. The float plate creates a gap between the condensate surface inside water tank one and the bottom of the hose, allowing steam to continuously enter the hose and continuously cool the steam. This rapidly increases the temperature inside water tank one and condenses the remaining water vapor at the end of the steam pipe into water before centralized discharge, preventing a large amount of water vapor from being released into the room and reducing the service life of the equipment, thus ensuring safe production. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-section of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the floating plate structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying pipe structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Water tank one; 2. Water tank two; 3. Drain pipe; 4. Inlet pipe one; 5. Outlet pipe two; 6. Outlet pipe one; 7. Outlet pipe; 8. Thermometer; 9. Through hole; 10. Delivery pipe; 11. Valve; 12. Baffle plate; 13. Float plate; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Tactile switch; 16. Flexible hose; 17. Fixing pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0021] A steam condensate discharge device includes a drain pipe 3 and a water tank 1. The drain pipe 3 is inserted into the water tank 1. A second water tank 2 is installed on the top of the water tank 1. An inlet pipe 4 and an outlet pipe 7 are installed on the side of the second water tank 2. Both the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet pipe 7 are located below the side of the second water tank 2. A partition 12 is installed inside the first water tank 1. A discharge pipe 6 and a second discharge pipe 5 are installed on the side of the first water tank 1. A valve 11 is installed on the discharge pipe 6, the second discharge pipe 5, the drain pipe 3, the outlet pipe 7, and the inlet pipe 4.

[0022] The valves 11 on drain pipe 1 6, drain pipe 2 5, water outlet pipe 7 and water inlet pipe 1 4 are manual ball valves, while the valve 11 on drain pipe 3 is an electronic switch valve.

[0023] First, connect the inlet pipe 4 to the external cooling water pipe. Then, open the valve 11 on the inlet pipe 4, allowing the cooling water to flow into the water tank 2 until it is full. After that, close the valve 11 on the inlet pipe 4. The steam from the tea beverage passes through the steam trap, which continuously discharges the condensate from the steam-heated pipe into the water tank 1 through the drain pipe 3. The collected condensate is relatively hot, and the steam in the condensate flows through the through hole 9 into the hose 16, and then into the delivery pipe 10.

[0024] The water tank 2 has a steam condensation conveying pipe 10 installed inside. The two ends of the conveying pipe 10 are respectively equipped with a flexible hose 16 and a fixed pipe 17. The conveying pipe 10 has a spiral structure, which increases the residence time of steam inside the conveying pipe 10.

[0025] The cooling water inside water tank 2 cools the steam inside the delivery pipe 10. Since the steam condenses into water droplets when it encounters low temperature, the cooling water absorbs the heat of the steam. The thermometer 8 monitors the internal temperature of water tank 1 and water tank 2. The water droplets flow downwards due to their own gravity and are discharged above the baffle 12 through the fixed pipe 17. The diameter of the baffle 12 is the same as the inner diameter of water tank 1. The water droplets gather above the baffle 12. When the thermometer 8 detects that the temperature of the cooling water inside water tank 2 is too high to have a heat absorption effect, the valve 11 on the outlet pipe 7 is opened, and the cooling water inside water tank 2 is discharged to the outside through the outlet pipe 7. After the cooling water inside water tank 2 is drained, cooling water is introduced into water tank 2.

[0026] Water tank 1 is equipped with a float plate 13 that is sealed at the bottom by a flexible hose 16. There are at least two float plates 13. A connecting rod 14 is installed between two adjacent float plates 13. A through hole 9 is opened on the float plate 13. A tactile switch 15 is installed at the bottom of the partition plate 12. The tactile switch 15 is electrically connected to the valve 11 on the drain pipe 3. The flexible hose 16 is connected to the through hole 9 on the top float plate 13. The bottom of the fixed pipe 17 is located above the partition plate 12. A thermometer 8 is installed on both water tank 1 and water tank 2. The bottom of the drain pipe 3 is located at the bottom of the float plate 13.

[0027] When the condensate inside water tank 1 comes into contact with the bottom float plate 13, the buoyancy of the water causes the float plate 13 to move upward. The upward movement of the bottom float plate 13 drives the upper float plate 13 to move upward through the connecting rod 14, and the top float plate 13 floats upward. Due to the setting of the hose 16, the float plate 13 can float upward. When the top float plate 13 floats upward to the point of contacting the tactile switch 15, the tactile switch 15 controls the valve 11 on the drain pipe 3 to close the valve 11, preventing further discharge of condensate into water tank 1. This prevents excessive condensate from entering the hose 16, thus achieving a seal and creating a gap between the bottom of the hose 16 and the condensate surface, allowing steam to continue to enter the hose 16. When the thermometer 8 detects that the temperature of the condensate inside water tank 1 has dropped, it opens the valve 11 on the drain pipe 2, allowing the condensate inside water tank 1 to be discharged to the outside through the drain pipe 2, preventing a large amount of water vapor from being released into the room and reducing the service life of the equipment, thus ensuring safe production.

[0028] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam condensate discharge device, characterized in that, It includes a drain pipe (3) and a water tank (1). The drain pipe (3) is inserted into the water tank (1). A water tank (2) is installed on the top of the water tank (1). A steam condensation conveying pipe (10) is installed inside the water tank (2). A hose (16) and a fixed pipe (17) are installed at both ends of the conveying pipe (10). A float plate (13) is provided inside the water tank (1) to prevent the bottom of the hose (16) from being sealed.

2. The steam condensate discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank 2 (2) is equipped with an inlet pipe 1 (4) and an outlet pipe 7 on its side. Both the inlet pipe 1 (4) and the outlet pipe 7 are located below the side of the water tank 2 (2).

3. The steam condensate discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) is equipped with a partition (12) inside, and a discharge pipe (6) and a discharge pipe (5) are installed on the side of the water tank (1).

4. A steam condensate discharge device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Valves (11) are installed on the discharge pipe 1 (6), discharge pipe 2 (5), drain pipe (3), water outlet pipe (7) and water inlet pipe 1 (4).

5. A steam condensate discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two floats (13) are provided, and a connecting rod (14) is installed between two adjacent floats (13). A through hole (9) is provided on the float (13).

6. A steam condensate discharge device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A tactile switch (15) is installed at the bottom of the partition (12), and the tactile switch (15) is electrically connected to the valve (11) on the drain pipe (3).

7. A steam condensate discharge device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hose (16) is connected to the through hole (9) on the topmost float plate (13), the bottom of the fixed pipe (17) is located above the partition plate (12), thermometers (8) are installed on both water tank one (1) and water tank two (2), and the bottom of the drain pipe (3) is located at the bottom of the float plate (13).

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