A brewing condenser with a vapor distribution plate

Abstract

This utility model discloses a brewing condenser with a steam distribution plate, belonging to the technical field of brewing equipment. It includes a shell, from top to bottom, comprising a steam inlet chamber, a condensation chamber, and a wine collection chamber. The condensation chamber contains multiple vertically arranged double-layered condenser tubes, through which cold water flows. The inner and outer walls of the condenser tubes are connected to the cold water. The two ends of the condenser tubes are connected to the steam inlet chamber and the wine collection chamber, respectively. A steam inlet pipe is connected to the top of the steam inlet chamber. Below the steam inlet pipe, a steam distribution plate is located. The steam distribution plate is a cone-shaped plate with its cone-shaped body pointing upwards. A sleeve extending downwards from the edge of the cone-shaped plate and communicating with the condensation chamber is fixedly installed. No condenser tube is installed below the steam distribution plate. Because the sleeve extending downwards from the edge of the steam distribution plate and communicating with the condensation chamber flows with cold water from the condensation chamber, the flowing cold water continuously cools the steam distribution plate. The steam distribution plate effectively cools and condenses the brewing vapor, improving the overall condensation efficiency of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing equipment technology, specifically a brewing condenser with a vapor distribution plate. Background Technology

[0002] In the brewing process, the fermented mash needs to be distilled to obtain the liquor. The main equipment in the distillation process is the steamer and the condenser. The alcohol vapor evaporated in the steamer enters the condenser for rapid cooling, resulting in liquid liquor.

[0003] In existing condensers, steam entering through the inlet cannot be well dispersed into the condenser tubes, resulting in a slow condensation rate and impacting production efficiency. Therefore, alcohol vapor typically enters the condenser tubes through a conical steam distributor. This distributor ensures more uniform steam distribution within the condenser tubes, improving condensation efficiency.

[0004] A search revealed Chinese patent number CN211645165U, which discloses a condenser for brewing. This condenser is characterized by a steam distribution plate at the steam inlet on the inner side of the cover body. The steam distribution plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cover body via a connecting column. The steam distribution plate is a conical plate with several small steam distribution holes. However, the distribution plate itself does not have a condensation and cooling effect. Furthermore, the amount of brewing vapor entering the condenser changes frequently, and a fixed position for the distribution plate cannot effectively and evenly distribute the steam. Therefore, the condensation efficiency of the condenser tube is also affected.

[0005] Based on the above problems, the applicant further developed a brewing condenser with a vapor distribution plate that has a condensing effect and makes the amount of vapor entering the condenser tube more uniform. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned technical difficulties and provide a brewing condenser with a steam distribution plate and condensation effect.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted is as follows: a brewing condenser with a steam distribution plate, comprising a shell, wherein the shell is provided with a steam inlet chamber, a condensation chamber and a wine collection chamber from top to bottom;

[0008] The condensing chamber is equipped with multiple vertically arranged double-layered condensing tubes. Cold water flows through the condensing chamber, and both the inner and outer walls of the condensing tubes are in communication with the cold water. The two ends of the interlayer of the condensing tubes are respectively connected to the air inlet chamber and the wine collection chamber.

[0009] The top of the steam inlet chamber is connected to a steam inlet pipe. Below the steam inlet pipe, the steam inlet chamber is provided with a steam distribution plate. The steam distribution plate is a cone-shaped plate with the cone facing upwards. The edge of the cone-shaped plate extends downwards and is fixedly provided with a sleeve that communicates with the condensation chamber. No condensation pipe is provided below the steam distribution plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the height of the sleeve is 2-5cm, and there is a hollowed-out space between the steam distribution plate and the sleeve.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing has water inlets on the bottom side of the condensation chamber and the bottom of the outer shell below the wine collection chamber, and water outlets on the top side of the condensation chamber and the top of the outer shell. The bottom of the wine collection chamber is connected to a wine outlet pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, a first bearing is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe, and a second bearing is provided in the steam inlet chamber below the steam distributor plate, parallel to the first bearing. A rotating shaft passing through the center of the steam distributor plate is provided between the first bearing and the second bearing. A Y-shaped rotating rod is provided in the first bearing on the rotating shaft. A nut block threadedly connected to the rotating shaft is provided on the inner wall of the steam distributor plate near the second bearing. A water bag made of elastic material is provided on the bottom surface of the steam inlet chamber below the steam distributor plate. The water bag has a water inlet communicating with the cold water in the condensation chamber, and a water outlet communicating with the cold water in the condensation chamber is provided on the other side of the water inlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the steam inlet pipe is less than or equal to the diameter of the steam distributor.

[0014] Furthermore, multiple guide rods are connected through the steam distributor plate between the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe and the inner wall of the steam inlet cavity below the steam distributor plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the top surface of the water bag is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the steam distribution plate.

[0016] Furthermore, both the first and second bearings are embedded in the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe and the inner wall of the steam inlet chamber, and a steam flow sensor is provided at the top of the steam inlet pipe.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above scheme are as follows: After the brewing condenser with a steam distribution plate is used, the brewing vapor enters the steam inlet pipe and is dispersed into the steam inlet chamber by the steam distribution plate with the cone angle facing upward. The brewing vapor then enters the condenser tube in the condensation chamber and is condensed into liquid. After that, it enters the collection chamber and is discharged. When the brewing vapor comes into contact with the steam distribution plate again, the edge of the steam distribution plate is fixedly provided with a sleeve that communicates with the condensation chamber. The sleeve is filled with cold water from the condensation chamber. The flowing cold water continuously cools the steam distribution plate. The steam distribution plate plays the role of initial cooling and condensation of the brewing vapor, thereby improving the overall condensation efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brewing condenser with a vapor distribution plate of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing condenser with a vapor distribution plate in Example 2.

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first bearing, the rotating shaft, and the rotating rod in Embodiment 2.

[0021] In the diagram, 1. Steam inlet pipe; 2. Steam distributor plate; 3. Sleeve; 4. Steam inlet chamber; 5. Condensation chamber; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Water inlet; 8. Water outlet; 9. Condensation pipe; 10. Wine outlet pipe; 11. Wine collection chamber; 12. Shell; 13. First bearing; 14. Water bag; 15. Guide rod; 16. Second bearing; 17. Shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific embodiments. The described embodiments are merely some, not all, of these embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1 A brewing condenser with a steam distribution plate 2 includes a shell 12, wherein the shell 12 is provided with a steam inlet chamber 4, a condensation chamber 5 and a wine collection chamber 11 from top to bottom;

[0025] The condensing chamber 5 is equipped with multiple straight double-layered condensing tubes 9. Cold water flows through the condensing chamber 5, and both the inner and outer walls of the condensing tubes 9 are in communication with the cold water. The two ends of the interlayer of the condensing tubes 9 are respectively connected to the air inlet chamber and the wine collection chamber 11.

[0026] The top of the steam inlet chamber 4 is connected to the steam inlet pipe 1. The steam inlet chamber is provided with a steam distribution plate 2 below the steam inlet pipe 1. The steam distribution plate 2 is a cone-shaped plate with the cone facing upward. The edge of the cone-shaped plate extends downward and is fixedly provided with a sleeve 3 that communicates with the condenser chamber 5. No condenser pipe 9 is provided below the steam distribution plate 2.

[0027] In specific implementation, the height of the sleeve 3 is 2-5cm, and the space between the steam distribution plate 2 and the sleeve 3 is hollowed out.

[0028] In specific implementation, the housing 12 is provided with a water inlet 7 on the bottom side of the condensation chamber 5 and the bottom of the outer shell below the wine collection chamber 11, and a water outlet 8 on the top side of the condensation chamber 5 and the top of the outer shell. The bottom of the wine collection chamber 11 is connected to a wine outlet pipe 10.

[0029] The specific implementation method is as follows: After the brewing condenser with steam distribution plate 2 is used, the brewing vapor enters the steam inlet pipe 1. The brewing vapor is dispersed and distributed into the steam inlet chamber 4 by the steam distribution plate 2 with the cone angle facing upward. The brewing vapor then enters the condensation chamber 5. The circulating cold water in the condensation chamber 5 with double inlet and double outlet condenses the brewing vapor in the condensation pipe 9 into liquid, which then enters the collection chamber 11 to be discharged. During this period, when the brewing vapor comes into contact with the steam distribution plate 2 again, the edge of the steam distribution plate 2 is fixedly provided with a sleeve 3 that communicates with the condensation chamber 5. The sleeve 3 is filled with cold water from the condensation chamber 5. The circulating cold water continuously cools the steam distribution plate 2. The steam distribution plate 2 plays the role of initial cooling and condensation of the brewing vapor, thereby improving the overall condensation efficiency of the equipment.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Based on Example 1, the applicant considered that the amount of alcohol vapor entering the container changes from time to time, and that the fixed position of the vapor distribution plate 2 cannot distribute the vapor evenly, thus affecting the condensation efficiency.

[0032] Therefore, as Figure 2-3 The inner wall of the steam inlet pipe 1 is fixedly provided with a first bearing 13. The steam inlet chamber 4 is provided with a second bearing 16 below the steam distribution plate 2, which is parallel to the first bearing 13. A rotating shaft 17 is provided between the first bearing 13 and the second bearing 16, which passes through the center of the steam distribution plate 2. The rotating shaft 17 is provided with a Y-shaped rotating rod 6 inside the first bearing 13. The inner wall of the steam distribution plate 2 near the second bearing 16 is provided with a nut block that is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft 17. The bottom surface of the steam inlet chamber is provided with a water bag 14 made of elastic material below the steam distribution plate 2. The water bag 14 is provided with a water inlet that is connected to the cold water in the condensation chamber 5. The water bag 14 is provided with a drain outlet that is connected to the cold water in the condensation chamber 5 on the other side of the water inlet.

[0033] In specific implementation, the inner diameter of the steam inlet pipe 1 is less than or equal to the diameter of the steam distributor 2. Multiple guide rods 15 connect the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe 1 and the inner wall of the steam inlet cavity 4 below the steam distributor 2, penetrating the steam distributor 2. This arrangement allows the steam distributor 2 to stably change its height vertically.

[0034] Meanwhile, to ensure that the water bag 14 can better cool the steam distribution plate 2, the top surface of the water bag 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the steam distribution plate 2, thereby increasing the contact area between the water bag 14 and the steam distribution plate 2.

[0035] In specific implementation, both the first bearing 13 and the second bearing 16 are embedded in the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe 1 and the inner wall of the steam inlet cavity 4. This arrangement can prevent the first bearing 13 from protruding and affecting the steam inlet.

[0036] In practice, to enable real-time adjustment based on the two energy levels of the alcohol vapor, a steam flow sensor is installed at the top of the steam inlet pipe 1. The height of the steam distribution plate 2 can be manually adjusted according to the inflow rate.

[0037] The specific implementation method is as follows: Based on the actual situation of the double tube in the condenser chamber 5 of our company, and according to the existing technology of our company, we consider further improvements by setting a steam flow sensor at the air inlet and setting the steam distribution plate 2 to be adjustable in height in the air inlet chamber according to the amount of steam flow, so as to further stabilize the steam distribution effect. The water bag 14 can also continuously circulate cold water to cool the steam distribution plate 2 and ensure the condensation effect of the condenser tube 9.

[0038] The improved implementation method is as follows: When the steam intake of the steam inlet pipe 1 is different, the rotating shaft 17 is rotated by rotating the Y-shaped rotating rod 6 inside the first bearing 13, thereby controlling the position of the nut block on the rotating shaft 17 and adjusting the height of the steam distribution plate 2. During this period, the water bag 14 circulates cold water to cool the steam distribution plate 2. According to the index of the steam flow sensor, the difference in the intake of the steam inlet pipe 1 is detected, and the effect of steam distribution is controlled in real time.

[0039] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A brew condenser with a steam baffle, comprising a shell (12), characterized in that: The shell (12) is provided with a steam inlet chamber (4), a condensation chamber (5) and a wine collection chamber (11) from top to bottom. The condensing chamber (5) is provided with multiple straight double-layer condensing tubes (9). Cold water flows through the condensing chamber (5). The inner and outer walls of the condensing tubes (9) are connected to the cold water. The two ends of the interlayer of the condensing tubes (9) are connected to the air inlet chamber and the wine collection chamber (11) respectively. The top of the steam inlet chamber (4) is connected to the steam inlet pipe (1). The steam inlet chamber is provided with a steam distribution plate (2) below the steam inlet pipe (1). The steam distribution plate (2) is a cone-shaped plate with the cone facing upward. The edge of the cone-shaped plate extends downward and is provided with a sleeve (3) that communicates with the condenser chamber (5). No condenser pipe (9) is provided below the steam distribution plate (2).

2. The brew condenser with a division disc (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the sleeve (3) is 2-5cm, and the steam distribution plate (2) and the sleeve (3) are hollowed out.

3. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (12) has an inlet (7) on the bottom side of the condensing chamber (5) and the bottom of the outer shell below the wine receiving chamber (11). The housing (12) has an outlet (8) on the top side of the condensing chamber (5) and the top of the outer shell. The bottom of the wine receiving chamber (11) is connected to a wine outlet pipe (10).

4. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the steam inlet pipe (1) is fixedly provided with a first bearing (13). The steam inlet chamber (4) is provided with a second bearing (16) arranged parallel to the first bearing (13) below the steam distribution plate (2). A rotating shaft (17) penetrating the center of the steam distribution plate (2) is provided between the first bearing (13) and the second bearing (16). A Y-shaped rotating rod (6) is provided in the first bearing (13) of the rotating shaft (17). A nut block threadedly connected to the rotating shaft (17) is provided on the inner wall of the steam distribution plate (2) near the second bearing (16). A water bag (14) of elastic material is provided on the bottom surface of the steam inlet chamber below the steam distribution plate (2). The water bag (14) is provided with a water inlet that communicates with the cold water of the condensing chamber (5). The water bag (14) is provided with a drain outlet that communicates with the cold water of the condensing chamber (5) on the other side of the water inlet.

5. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the steam inlet pipe (1) is less than or equal to the diameter of the steam distribution plate (2).

6. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple guide rods (15) are connected through the steam inlet pipe (1) and the inner wall of the steam inlet cavity (4) below the steam distributor (2).

7. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the water bag (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the steam distribution plate (2).

8. The brew condenser with a division disc according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first bearing (13) and the second bearing (16) are both embedded in the inner wall of the steam inlet pipe (1) and the inner wall of the steam inlet cavity (4). A steam flow sensor is provided at the top of the steam inlet pipe (1).

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