An alarm device for ESD valves in a pressure regulating station

By introducing an uninterruptible power supply and a dual-path switching device into the ESD valve alarm device in the pressure regulating station, the problem of insufficient monitoring of power loss when the ESD valve fails has been solved, ensuring that the ESD valve continues to work in the event of a power outage. The device also alerts staff through a wireless transmitter and an audible and visual alarm, thereby improving the safety and stability of the unit's operation.

CN224459366UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03HEBEI HUADIAN SHIJIAZHUANG THERMOELECTRICITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEBEI HUADIAN SHIJIAZHUANG THERMOELECTRICITY
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing ESD valves in the pressure regulating station lack power loss monitoring devices when they malfunction, resulting in slow response from staff and affecting the safe operation of the unit.

Method used

An alarm device for an ESD valve in a voltage regulating station was designed, including a power distribution cabinet, an ESD valve assembly, and an alarm assembly. Through an uninterruptible power supply and a dual-path switching device, the device ensures that the ESD valve can still operate when the power supply is suddenly interrupted, and alerts staff to the power shortage through a wireless transmitter and an audible and visual alarm.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces ESD valve power failures, improves staff response speed, and ensures stable unit operation.

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Abstract

This utility model provides an ESD valve alarm device for a voltage regulating station, relating to the technical field of voltage regulating stations. The voltage regulating station ESD valve alarm device includes a distribution cabinet, an ESD valve assembly, and an alarm component. The distribution cabinet includes a cabinet body, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a main switch, a main switch 1, a main switch 2, a first power converter, a main switch 3, a main switch 4, a backup switch 1, a dual-path switching device, a backup switch 2, a second power converter, a backup switch 3, and a backup switch 4. The ESD valve assembly includes a first ESD valve and a second ESD valve. The alarm component includes a first wireless transmitter and a second wireless transmitter. The first wireless transmitter is connected to the first power converter, and the second wireless transmitter is connected to the second power converter. This voltage regulating station ESD valve alarm device solves the technical problem of existing ESD valve faults where the lack of a power loss monitoring device leads to slow operator response and affects unit operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of pressure regulating stations, and in particular to an ESD valve alarm device for pressure regulating stations. Background Technology

[0002] An ESD valve (Emergency Shutdown Valve) is a critical safety device that is widely used in natural gas pressure regulating stations.

[0003] The existing ESD valves at the inlet of the pressure regulating station are equipped with two solenoid valves, which are pneumatically actuated. They open when energized and close when de-energized. During normal unit operation, they remain open, and in emergencies, they close to ensure the safety of the unit equipment. If an ESD valve malfunctions during unit operation, causing the solenoid valve to close accidentally, it will cut off the natural gas supply, directly threatening the safe and stable operation of the unit. In a power cut-off test on the ESD valves, firstly, power supply A was disconnected, causing solenoid valve 1 to de-energize and activate; then power supply B was disconnected, causing solenoid valve 2 to de-energize and activate. It was found that both ESD valves draw their 24V power from the same power supply. When the electrical power is lost, both solenoid valves 1 and 2 de-energize and activate simultaneously, causing the ESD valves to malfunction. When an ESD valve malfunction occurs, the lack of a power loss monitoring device leads to slow response from operators, affecting unit operation.

[0004] In the process of implementing this embodiment, the inventors discovered at least the following problems:

[0005] When existing ESD valves fail, there is a lack of power loss monitoring devices, resulting in slow response from staff and impacting unit operation. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ESD valve alarm device for a pressure regulating station, which solves the technical problem that when an existing ESD valve fails, there is a lack of a power failure monitoring device, resulting in slow response from staff and affecting the operation of the unit.

[0007] Utility model solution:

[0008] This utility model provides an ESD valve alarm device for a voltage regulating station, including a power distribution cabinet, an ESD valve assembly, and an alarm assembly. The power distribution cabinet includes a cabinet body, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a main switch 1, a main switch 2, a first power converter, a main switch 3, a main switch 4, a backup switch 1, a dual-path switching device, a backup switch 2, a second power converter, a backup switch 3, and a backup switch 4. The UPS is installed inside the cabinet body and is used to connect to the main power supply of the voltage regulating station. The main switch 1 is connected to the UPS, the main switch 2, and the dual-path switching device. The main switch 2 is connected to the first power converter. The first power converter is connected to the main switch 3 and the backup switch 3. The system is as follows: the first protection switch is connected to the safety power supply of the voltage regulating station, and it is also connected to the dual-path switching device and the second protection switch. The second protection switch is connected to the second power converter, and the second power converter is connected to the main fourth switch and the fourth protection switch. The ESD valve assembly includes a first ESD valve and a second ESD valve. The first ESD valve is connected to the main third switch and the fourth protection switch, and the second ESD valve is connected to the main fourth switch and the third protection switch. The alarm assembly includes a first wireless transmitter and a second wireless transmitter. The first wireless transmitter is connected to the first power converter, and the second wireless transmitter is connected to the second power converter.

[0009] Furthermore, the first power converter is connected to a main five-way switch, which is connected to the first wireless transmitter, and the second power converter is connected to a protection five-way switch, which is connected to the second wireless transmitter.

[0010] Furthermore, the cabinet is respectively connected to a first audible and visual alarm and a second audible and visual alarm; the first audible and visual alarm is connected to the main five-way switch, and the second audible and visual alarm is connected to the security five-way switch.

[0011] Furthermore, the cabinet body is connected to a cabinet door, and the cabinet door is equipped with a handle.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] This utility model provides an ESD valve alarm device for a voltage regulating station. In use, it consists of two circuits to reduce the occurrence of power outages in the ESD valves. The first circuit transmits power from the voltage regulating station's main power supply to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), ensuring the ESD valve continues to operate for a period even in the event of a sudden power failure. The UPS supplies power to a first power converter via main switch 1 and main switch 2. The first power converter then supplies power to the first and second ESD valves via main switch 3 and backup switch 4. The second circuit transmits power from the voltage regulating station's safety power supply via backup switch 1 to a dual-path switching device and backup switch 2. The dual-path switching device is connected to main switch 1, and backup switch 2 is connected to the second power converter. The second power converter supplies power to the first and second ESD valves via main switch 4 and backup switch 3. When the first and second power converters lose power, a first and second wireless transmitter transmit a power failure signal to the work area to alert personnel. This type of ESD valve alarm device for voltage regulating stations makes it less prone to power supply failures, and allows for a faster response from operators to power supply failures, effectively ensuring unit operation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ESD valve alarm device for the pressure regulating station provided in this embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ESD valve alarm device in the pressure regulating station provided in this embodiment.

[0017] icon:

[0018] 100-Distribution cabinet; 110-Cabinet body; 120-Cabinet door; 121-Handle; 131-Uninterruptible power supply; 132-Main switch 1; 133-Main switch 2; 134-First power converter; 135-Main switch 3; 136-Main switch 4; 137-Security switch 1; 138-Dual-path switching device; 139-Security switch 2; 140-Second power converter; 141-Security switch 3; 142-Security switch 4; 143-Main switch 5; 144-Security switch 5;

[0019] 200 - ESD valve assembly; 210 - First ESD valve; 220 - Second ESD valve;

[0020] 300 - Alarm component; 310 - First wireless transmitter; 320 - Second wireless transmitter; 330 - First audible and visual alarm; 340 - Second audible and visual alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0024] 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that the components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections 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.

[0026] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0027] This embodiment provides an ESD valve alarm device for a pressure regulating station. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-2 As shown, the system includes a power distribution cabinet 100, an ESD valve assembly 200, and an alarm assembly 300. The power distribution cabinet 100 includes a cabinet body 110, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 131, a main switch 132, a main switch 133, a first power converter 134, a main switch 135, a main switch 136, a backup switch 137, a dual-path switching device 138, a backup switch 139, a second power converter 140, a backup switch 141, and a backup switch 142. The UPS 131 is installed inside the cabinet body 110 and is used to connect to the main power supply of the voltage regulating station. The main switch 132 is connected to the UPS 131, the main switch 133, and the dual-path switching device 138. The main switch 133 is connected to the first power converter 134, and the first power converter 134 is connected to the main switch 135 and the backup switch 141. Connections: The first protection switch 137 is connected to the safety power supply of the voltage regulating station, and it is also connected to the dual-path switching device 138 and the second protection switch 139. The second protection switch 139 is connected to the second power converter 140, which is connected to the main fourth switch 136 and the fourth protection switch 142. The ESD valve assembly 200 includes a first ESD valve 210 and a second ESD valve 220. The first ESD valve 210 is connected to the main third switch 135 and the fourth protection switch 142, and the second ESD valve 220 is connected to the main fourth switch 136 and the third protection switch 141. The alarm assembly 300 includes a first wireless transmitter 310 and a second wireless transmitter 320. The first wireless transmitter 310 is connected to the first power converter 134, and the second wireless transmitter 320 is connected to the second power converter 140.

[0028] Specifically, the distribution cabinet 100 is used to install electrical components. The cabinet body 110 is welded from steel. Main switch 132, main switch 133, first power converter 134, main switch 135, main switch 136, backup switch 137, dual-path switching device 138, backup switch 139, second power converter 140, backup switch 141, and backup switch 142 are all located inside the cabinet body 110 and are divided into two circuits. The first circuit transmits power from the main power supply of the voltage regulating station to the uninterruptible power supply 131. The uninterruptible power supply 131 ensures that the ESD valve can continue to operate for a period of time even in the event of a sudden power outage. The uninterruptible power supply 131 supplies power to the first power converter 134 through main switch 132 and main switch 133, converting the 220V voltage into a stable 24V voltage, thereby reducing the failure rate of the ESD valve. The first power converter 134... In the first circuit, power is supplied to the first ESD valve and the second ESD valve via the main three-switch 135 and the fourth-protection switch 142. Simultaneously, the first power converter 134 is connected to the first wireless transmitter 310. In the second circuit, the safety power supply from the voltage regulating station is transmitted via the first protection switch 137 to the dual-path switching device 138 and the second protection switch 139. The dual-path switching device 138 is used to switch the circuit operation mode and is also connected to the main one-switch 132. The second protection switch 139 is connected to the second power converter 140. The second power converter 140 supplies power to the first ESD valve 210 and the second ESD valve 220 via the main four-switch 136 and the third-protection switch 141. When the first power converter 134 and the second power converter 140 are out of power, the first wireless transmitter 310 and the second wireless transmitter 320 transmit a power failure signal to the work room to alert the staff. The uninterruptible power supply 131 ensures that the first ESD valve 210 and the second ESD valve 220 can continue to operate for a period of time in the event of a sudden power loss. At the same time, the parallel connection of the two power supplies also reduces the risk of failure of the first ESD valve 210 and the second ESD valve 220. When the first power converter 134 and the second power converter 140 are out of power, they transmit power failure signals to the work room through the first wireless transmitter 310 and the second wireless transmitter 320, respectively, to alert the staff.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first power converter 134 is connected to a main five-way switch 143, which is connected to the first wireless transmitter 310. The second power converter 140 is connected to a protection five-way switch 144, which is connected to the second wireless transmitter 320.

[0030] Specifically, the main five-way switch 143 is used to control whether the first wireless transmitter 310 is enabled, and the protection five-way switch 144 is used to control whether the second wireless transmitter 320 is enabled.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cabinet 110 is connected to a first audible and visual alarm 330 and a second audible and visual alarm 340 respectively; the first audible and visual alarm 330 is connected to the main five-way switch 143, and the second audible and visual alarm 340 is connected to the security five-way switch 144.

[0032] Specifically, the first audible and visual alarm 330 and the second audible and visual alarm 340 are respectively installed on the cabinet 110, so that on-site staff can easily know whether the power supply is missing, and it is also convenient for operators to identify which power supply is missing.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cabinet body 110 is connected to a cabinet door 120, and the cabinet door 120 is provided with a handle 121.

[0034] Specifically, cabinet door 120 is used to seal and open cabinet body 110, and handle 121 is provided to facilitate the use of cabinet door 120.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ESD valve alarm device for a pressure regulating station, characterized in that, Includes a power distribution cabinet (100), an ESD valve assembly (200), and an alarm assembly (300); The power distribution cabinet (100) includes a cabinet (110), an uninterruptible power supply (131), a main switch (132), a main switch (133), a first power converter (134), a main switch (135), a main switch (136), a backup switch (137), a dual-path switching device (138), a backup switch (139), a second power converter (140), a backup switch (141), and a backup switch (142); The uninterruptible power supply (131) is installed inside the cabinet (110) and is used to connect to the main power supply of the voltage regulating station. The main switch (132) is connected to the uninterruptible power supply (131), the main switch (133) and the dual-path switching device (138) respectively. The main switch (133) is connected to the first power converter (134). The first power converter (134) is connected to the main switch (135) and the protection switch (141) respectively. The first protection switch (137) is used to connect to the safety power supply of the voltage regulating station, and it is connected to the dual-path switching device (138) and the second protection switch (139) respectively. The second protection switch (139) is connected to the second power converter (140), and the second power converter (140) is connected to the main fourth switch (136) and the fourth protection switch (142) respectively. The ESD valve assembly (200) includes a first ESD valve (210) and a second ESD valve (220). The first ESD valve (210) is connected to the main three-way switch (135) and the protection four-way switch (142) respectively, and the second ESD valve (220) is connected to the main four-way switch (136) and the protection three-way switch (141) respectively. The alarm component (300) includes a first wireless transmitter (310) and a second wireless transmitter (320); The first wireless transmitter (310) is connected to the first power converter (134), and the second wireless transmitter (320) is connected to the second power converter (140).

2. The alarm device for an ESD valve in a pressure regulating station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first power converter (134) is connected to a main five-way switch (143), which is connected to the first wireless transmitter (310). The second power converter (140) is connected to a protection five-way switch (144), which is connected to the second wireless transmitter (320).

3. The alarm device for an ESD valve in a pressure regulating station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet (110) is connected to a first audible and visual alarm (330) and a second audible and visual alarm (340); the first audible and visual alarm (330) is connected to the main five-way switch (143), and the second audible and visual alarm (340) is connected to the security five-way switch (144).

4. The ESD valve alarm device for a pressure regulating station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cabinet (110) is connected to a cabinet door (120), and the cabinet door (120) is provided with a handle (121).