Integrated tower support collection and distribution device
By integrating the collection cylinder, overflow distribution plate, and secondary distributor into a single tower support collection and distribution device, the installation complexity and sealing problems of traditional tower liquid collection and distribution devices are solved, achieving uniform liquid distribution and real-time monitoring, and improving the operating performance and production efficiency of tower equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HAI YAN NEW CENTURY PETROCHEMICAL DEVICE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
The traditional separate structure of liquid collection and distribution devices in towers leads to complex installation, large space occupation, uneven liquid distribution, affecting mass and heat transfer efficiency, poor sealing performance, increased labor costs and equipment downtime.
The system adopts an integrated collection and distribution device with internal support, which integrates a collection cylinder, an overflow distribution plate, and a secondary distributor. It features an inverted isosceles triangular collection trough, combined with a sealing gasket and a liquid level sensor, to achieve uniform liquid distribution and real-time monitoring. It is also equipped with an electric take-up reel for easy installation and drainage.
It simplifies installation, improves liquid collection efficiency, enhances gas-liquid mass and heat transfer, prevents liquid leakage, reduces operating costs, and improves device performance and practicality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of tower internal components, specifically relating to an integrated device for tower internal support, collection, and distribution. Background Technology
[0002] In tower equipment widely used in industries such as chemical, petroleum, and pharmaceutical, the liquid collection and distribution process is a key factor affecting the mass and heat transfer efficiency within the tower. Traditional tower liquid collection and distribution devices typically employ a separate structure, meaning the collection and distribution devices are independent of each other. This structure not only increases the installation complexity and space occupation of the tower equipment, but also easily leads to problems such as uneven liquid distribution and high flow resistance during the liquid transfer process from the collection device to the distribution device. Consequently, insufficient contact between the gas and liquid phases within the tower results in low mass and heat transfer efficiency, affecting the overall operating performance and production efficiency of the tower equipment.
[0003] To address these issues, partially integrated liquid collection and distribution devices have emerged, but existing integrated devices still have many shortcomings. For example, unreasonable collection structure design fails to collect liquid efficiently, resulting in insufficient liquid collection; the distribution structure struggles to achieve uniform liquid distribution, affecting gas-liquid mass transfer; some devices have poor sealing performance, making them prone to liquid leakage; and they are inconvenient to operate during installation and maintenance, increasing labor costs and equipment downtime. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an integrated tower support collection and distribution device, including a collection cylinder, an overflow distribution plate, and a secondary distributor. The upper end of the collection cylinder is provided with an installation plate for fixing and connecting the tower. An upper annular support plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the collection cylinder, and a lower annular support plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the collection cylinder. The overflow distribution plate is placed on the upper annular support plate. The overflow distribution plate is provided with a number of evenly spaced collection grooves. The bottom of the collection grooves is provided with a number of evenly spaced primary distribution holes. The secondary distributor is placed on the lower annular support plate.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the cross-section of the collection trough is an inverted isosceles triangle or an inverted isosceles trapezoid.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a sealing gasket is provided between the upper annular support plate and the overflow distribution plate.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the overflow distribution plate.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the handle is connected to a take-up reel via a rope, the take-up reel is driven to rotate by a motor, and a liquid level sensor is provided above the overflow distribution plate, the liquid level sensor being connected to an audible and visual alarm.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a number of pull ropes are connected between the overflow distribution plate and the secondary distributor, and the pull ropes are in a slack state when the overflow distribution plate is placed on the upper annular support plate.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the secondary distributor is any one of a trough-type liquid distributor, a tubular liquid distributor, or a disc-type liquid distributor.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The integrated collection and distribution device inside the tower integrates collection and distribution functions through the combination of the collection cylinder, overflow distribution plate, and secondary distributor, simplifying installation and saving space inside the tower; the inverted isosceles triangle or trapezoidal collection trough design increases the liquid collection area and improves collection efficiency; the primary distribution hole and secondary distributor work together to achieve uniform liquid distribution and enhance gas-liquid mass and heat transfer effects; the sealing gasket between the upper annular support plate and the overflow distribution plate effectively prevents liquid leakage; the handle and electric winding wheel facilitate installation and maintenance; the liquid level sensor and audible and visual alarm can monitor in real time to prevent liquid overflow; the pull rope connects the overflow distribution plate and the secondary distributor, which not only facilitates the installation and removal of the secondary distributor but also enables rapid drainage when there is too much liquid, greatly improving the overall performance and practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0017] The tower supports an integrated collection and distribution device, such as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the system includes a collection cylinder 1, an overflow distribution plate 2, and a secondary distributor 3. The upper end of the collection cylinder 1 is equipped with an mounting plate 4 for fixing and connecting to the tower. An upper annular support plate 5 is fixedly connected to the middle of the collection cylinder 1, and a lower annular support plate 6 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the collection cylinder 1. The overflow distribution plate 2 is positioned around the upper annular support plate 5 and has several evenly spaced collection troughs 7. The bottom of each collection trough 7 has several evenly spaced primary distribution holes 8. The secondary distributor 3 is positioned around the lower annular support plate 6. Liquid in the tower is collected by the collection cylinder 1 after falling through the overflow distribution plate 2, undergoes primary distribution for gas-liquid mass and heat transfer, and then passes through the secondary distributor 3 before finally falling evenly onto the packing material below. The collection cylinder 1 and the overflow distribution plate 2 are entirely made of stainless steel.
[0018] Furthermore, the cross-section of the collection trough 7 is an inverted isosceles triangle or an inverted isosceles trapezoid.
[0019] Furthermore, a sealing gasket 9 is provided between the upper annular support plate 5 and the overflow distribution plate 2. The sealing gasket 9 ensures the airtightness between the upper annular support plate 5 and the overflow distribution plate 2.
[0020] Furthermore, handles 10 are fixedly connected to both sides of the overflow distribution plate 2. The handles 10 facilitate the removal of the overflow distribution plate 2 from the collection cylinder 1.
[0021] Furthermore, the handle 10 is connected to the take-up reel 11 via a rope 15. The take-up reel 11 is driven to rotate by a motor 12. A liquid level sensor is installed above the overflow distribution plate 2, and the liquid level sensor is connected to an audible and visual alarm. When the liquid level in the collection cylinder 1 exceeds a preset warning line, the liquid level sensor sends a signal to trigger the audible and visual alarm, or further sends a signal to the motor 12, causing the motor 12 to drive the take-up reel 11 to rotate and take in the line. The rope 15 then pulls the overflow distribution plate 2 upward, quickly discharging the liquid.
[0022] Furthermore, several pull ropes 14 are connected between the overflow distribution plate 2 and the secondary distributor 3. When the overflow distribution plate 2 is placed on the upper annular support plate 5, the pull ropes 14 are in a slack state. When the liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level in the collection cylinder 1 is too high or that the secondary distributor 3 needs to be disassembled, the take-up reel 11 takes up the line to pull the overflow distribution plate 2 up and continues to take up the line to pull the secondary distributor 3 away from the lower annular support plate 6 for drainage or to pull out the collection cylinder 1.
[0023] Furthermore, the secondary distributor 3 is any one of a trough-type liquid distributor, a tubular liquid distributor, or a disc-type liquid distributor.
[0024] It is worth mentioning that the technical features of the tank-type liquid distributor, pipe-type liquid distributor, disc-type liquid distributor, liquid level sensor, audible and visual alarm, motor and other technical features involved in this utility model patent application should be regarded as prior art. The specific structure, working principle and possible control method and spatial arrangement of these technical features can be adopted by conventional choices in the field and should not be regarded as the inventive point of this utility model patent. This utility model patent will not be further elaborated in detail.
[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make many modifications and variations based on the concept of the present invention without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of the present invention through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experimentation on the basis of the prior art should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A tower support collection distribution integrated device, characterized by, The system includes a collection cylinder, an overflow distribution plate, and a secondary distributor. The upper end of the collection cylinder is provided with an installation plate for fixing and connecting the tower. An upper annular support plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the collection cylinder, and a lower annular support plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the collection cylinder. The overflow distribution plate is placed on the upper annular support plate, and the overflow distribution plate is provided with several evenly spaced collection troughs. The bottom of the collection troughs is provided with several evenly spaced primary distribution holes. The secondary distributor is placed on the lower annular support plate.
2. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution device of claim 1, wherein, The cross-section of the collection tank is an inverted isosceles triangle or an inverted isosceles trapezoid.
3. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution apparatus of claim 2, wherein, A sealing gasket is provided between the upper annular support plate and the overflow distribution plate.
4. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution apparatus of claim 3, wherein, Handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the overflow distribution plate.
5. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The handle is connected to a take-up reel via a rope. The take-up reel is driven to rotate by a motor. A liquid level sensor is installed above the overflow distribution plate, and the liquid level sensor is connected to an audible and visual alarm.
6. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution apparatus of claim 5, wherein, Several pull ropes are connected between the overflow distribution plate and the secondary distributor. When the overflow distribution plate is placed on the upper annular support plate, the pull ropes are in a slack state.
7. The integrated tower line support, collection, and distribution apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The secondary distributor is any one of a trough liquid distributor, a tubular liquid distributor, or a disc liquid distributor.