A filling device for a natural gas to ethylene glycol flare device

By introducing a liquid level sensor and positioning sleeve structure into the natural gas to ethylene glycol flare unit, the problems of liquid level monitoring and connection stability were solved, realizing real-time liquid level monitoring and stable connection, avoiding material overflow and leakage, and ensuring the safety and stability of the filling process.

CN224467542UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07COSMIC (TIANJIN) ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
COSMIC (TIANJIN) ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

The existing natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit's filling equipment cannot monitor the liquid level in the storage tank in real time, which leads to material overflow when the liquid level is too high and the filling process cannot proceed normally when the liquid level is too low. The connection is also prone to falling off, causing raw material leakage, which poses safety hazards and environmental pollution risks.

Method used

A device was designed that includes a storage tank, a liquid level sensor, an infrared detection port, a limit rod, and a hollow float. The device monitors the liquid level height using infrared light and stabilizes the external conduit connection using a positioning rod and a positioning sleeve to prevent it from falling off.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of liquid levels, preventing material overflow and leakage, ensuring the stability and safety of the filling process, and reducing environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of filling devices of natural gas preparation glycol torch device, it is related to filling equipment technical field, including pedestal, the top of the pedestal is equipped with fixing frame, the top of the fixing frame is equipped with storage tank.The utility model is connected with the liquid level sensor and the storage tank top flange by being equipped with storage tank, visual window, liquid level sensor, infrared detection port, limiting rod, fixed sleeve and hollow float, hollow float will float up and down with the liquid level height in storage tank at this time, and infrared detection port will emit infrared, irradiate in hollow float top, the distance between infrared irradiation and hollow float top is used to monitor liquid level height in real time, when liquid level height is abnormal, immediately send alarm, avoid appearing liquid level too high, prone to material overflow, liquid level is too low, lead to subsequent filling process cannot normally carry out, even damage related equipment phenomenon.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filling equipment technology, specifically to a filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare device. Background Technology

[0002] Ethylene glycol is an important chemical raw material widely used in textiles, plastics, rubber, pharmaceuticals, and other fields. With the continuous growth of China's economy, the demand for ethylene glycol has been increasing year by year, driving the rapid development of the natural gas-to-ethylene glycol industry. This, in turn, prompts continuous improvement of related filling equipment technology to meet production needs. However, existing filling equipment is prone to detachment at the connection point with the external conduit, leading to raw material leakage, environmental pollution, and safety hazards. At the same time, the liquid level in the storage tank needs to be monitored in real time during the filling process. If the liquid level in the storage tank is too low, subsequent filling processes may not be able to proceed normally, or even damage related equipment. To solve the above problems, a filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit is needed.

[0003] The existing filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit cannot monitor the liquid level of the alcohol-containing liquid in the storage tank in real time during operation. When the liquid level is too high, material overflow is likely to occur. When the liquid level is too low, subsequent filling processes may not be able to proceed normally, or even damage related equipment. During the filling process, the connection with the external conduit is easily pulled or collided by external forces, causing it to detach and leak internal raw materials. This not only affects the filling operation, but also pollutes the environment and causes safety accidents. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit, in order to solve the problems of existing natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit filling devices, which cannot monitor the liquid level of the alcohol-containing liquid in the storage tank in real time. When the liquid level is too high, material overflow is likely to occur. When the liquid level is too low, subsequent filling processes may not be able to proceed normally, or even damage related equipment. During the filling process, the connection with the external conduit is easily pulled or collided by external forces, causing it to fall off and leak internal raw materials. This not only affects the filling operation, but also pollutes the environment and causes safety accidents.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit, comprising a base, a fixing frame mounted on the top of the base, a storage tank mounted on the top of the fixing frame, a viewing window on the side wall of the storage tank, a lifting lug mounted on the top of the storage tank, a liquid level sensor mounted on the top of the storage tank, an infrared detection port mounted on the bottom of the liquid level sensor, a limit rod mounted on the bottom of the liquid level sensor, a fixing sleeve mounted on the outer wall of the limit rod, a hollow float mounted on the outer wall of the fixing sleeve, a check valve mounted on the side wall of the storage tank, a pressure gauge mounted on the top of the check valve, a clamping sleeve mounted on the side wall of the check valve, a clamping groove formed on the inner wall of the clamping sleeve, an external conduit mounted on the outer wall of the check valve, a positioning block mounted on the outer wall of the external conduit, a positioning rod mounted on the outer wall of the positioning block, and a positioning sleeve mounted on the outer wall of the positioning rod.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting bracket is welded to the storage tank, and the liquid level sensor is connected to the flange of the storage tank.

[0007] Preferably, the fixing sleeve is movably connected to the limiting rod, and the hollow float is vertically arranged with respect to the infrared detection port.

[0008] Preferably, the external conduit is sleeved with the check valve, and the positioning rod is symmetrically arranged with the central axis of the external conduit as the center.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning rod is engaged with the sleeve, and the positioning sleeve is threadedly connected to the positioning rod.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. This utility model uses a storage tank, a viewing window, a liquid level sensor, an infrared detection port, a limit rod, a fixing sleeve, and a hollow float. The liquid level sensor is connected to the top flange of the storage tank. The hollow float will float up and down with the liquid level in the storage tank, while the infrared detection port will emit infrared rays that illuminate the top of the hollow float. The liquid level is monitored in real time by the distance between the infrared rays and the top of the hollow float. When the liquid level is abnormal, an alarm is immediately issued to prevent the liquid level from being too high, which could easily cause material overflow, or too low, which could cause subsequent filling processes to fail or even damage related equipment.

[0012] 2. This utility model, through the design of a ferrule, a slot, an external conduit, a positioning block, a positioning rod, and a positioning sleeve, allows the external conduit connecting the flare device to the side wall of the storage tank during filling operations. Then, the positioning rod is rotated to engage with the ferrule. Finally, the positioning sleeve is threaded onto the positioning rod, and after tightening, it engages with the slot to prevent the positioning rod from falling off. The combined use of the positioning rod and the positioning sleeve increases the stability of the connection between the storage tank and the external conduit. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model from the front view;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram showing the components surrounding the liquid level sensor of this utility model disassembled;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram showing the components surrounding the external conduit of this utility model disassembled.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Fixing frame; 3. Storage tank; 4. Viewing window; 5. Lifting lug; 6. Liquid level sensor; 7. Infrared detection port; 8. Limiting rod; 9. Fixing sleeve; 10. Hollow float; 11. Check valve; 12. Pressure gauge; 13. Compression sleeve; 14. Compression groove; 15. External conduit; 16. Positioning block; 17. Positioning rod; 18. Positioning sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-4A filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit includes a base 1, a fixing frame 2 mounted on the top of the base 1, a storage tank 3 mounted on the top of the fixing frame 2, a viewing window 4 on the side wall of the storage tank 3, a lifting lug 5 mounted on the top of the storage tank 3, a liquid level sensor 6 mounted on the top of the storage tank 3, an infrared detection port 7 mounted on the bottom of the liquid level sensor 6, a limit rod 8 mounted on the bottom of the liquid level sensor 6, a fixing sleeve 9 mounted on the outer wall of the limit rod 8, and a hollow float 10 mounted on the outer wall of the fixing sleeve 9. The fixing frame 2 is welded to the storage tank 3, and the liquid level sensor 6 is flange-connected to the storage tank 3. The fixing sleeve 9 is movably connected to the limit rod 8, and the hollow float 10 is connected to the infrared detection port 7. The port 7 is vertically set. Through the storage tank 3, viewing window 4, liquid level sensor 6, infrared detection port 7, limit rod 8, fixing sleeve 9, and hollow float 10, the liquid level sensor 6 is connected to the top flange of the storage tank 3. At this time, the hollow float 10 will float up and down with the liquid level in the storage tank 3. The infrared detection port 7 will emit infrared rays, which will shine on the top of the hollow float 10. The liquid level is monitored in real time by the distance between the infrared rays and the top of the hollow float 10. When the liquid level is abnormal, an alarm will be issued immediately to avoid the phenomenon that the liquid level is too high, which may cause material to overflow, or the liquid level is too low, which may cause the subsequent filling process to fail or even damage the relevant equipment.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 A filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit includes a check valve 11 installed on the side wall of a storage tank 3, a pressure gauge 12 installed on the top of the check valve 11, a clamping sleeve 13 installed on the side wall of the check valve 11, a clamping groove 14 on the inner wall of the clamping sleeve 13, an external conduit 15 installed on the outer wall of the check valve 11, a positioning block 16 installed on the outer wall of the external conduit 15, a positioning rod 17 installed on the outer wall of the positioning block 16, and a positioning sleeve 18 installed on the outer wall of the positioning rod 17. The external conduit 15 is sleeved with the check valve 11, and the positioning rod 17 is symmetrically arranged around the central axis of the external conduit 15. The positioning rod 17 is engaged with the clamping sleeve 13. The positioning sleeve 18 is threadedly connected to the positioning rod 17. Through the provided sleeve 13, slot 14, external conduit 15, positioning block 16, positioning rod 17 and positioning sleeve 18, when the filling operation is carried out, the external conduit 15 connecting the flare device is sleeved with the side wall of the storage tank 3, and then the positioning rod 17 is rotated to make the positioning rod 17 engage with the sleeve 13. Then the positioning sleeve 18 is threadedly tightened with the positioning rod 17, and after the positioning sleeve 18 is tightened, it engages with the slot 14 to prevent the positioning rod 17 from falling off. The cooperation of the positioning rod 17 and the positioning sleeve 18 increases the stability of the connection between the storage tank 3 and the external conduit 15.

[0022] Working principle: In use, first connect the liquid level sensor 6 to the top flange of the storage tank 3. At this time, the hollow float 10 will float up and down with the liquid level in the storage tank 3. The infrared detection port 7 will emit infrared light, which will shine on the top of the hollow float 10. The liquid level is monitored in real time by the distance between the infrared light and the top of the hollow float 10. When the liquid level is abnormal, an alarm will be issued immediately to avoid the phenomenon that the liquid level is too high, which may cause material to overflow, or the liquid level is too low, which may cause the subsequent filling process to fail or even damage the relevant equipment. Then, when filling begins... During operation, the external conduit 15 connecting the flare device is sleeved with the side wall of the storage tank 3. Then, the positioning rod 17 is rotated to engage with the clamping sleeve 13. Next, the positioning sleeve 18 is threaded onto the positioning rod 17, and after tightening, the positioning sleeve 18 engages with the clamping groove 14 to prevent the positioning rod 17 from falling off. The cooperation of the positioning rod 17 and the positioning sleeve 18 increases the stability of the connection between the storage tank 3 and the external conduit 15. This completes the use of the device. The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0023] 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 filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A fixing frame (2) is installed on the top of the base (1), and a storage tank (3) is installed on the top of the fixing frame (2). A viewing window (4) is opened on the side wall of the storage tank (3). A lifting lug (5) is installed on the top of the storage tank (3). A liquid level sensor (6) is installed on the top of the storage tank (3). An infrared detection port (7) is installed on the bottom of the liquid level sensor (6). A limit rod (8) is installed on the bottom of the liquid level sensor (6). A fixing sleeve (9) is installed on the outer wall of the limit rod (8). A mounting bracket (9) is installed on the outer wall of the fixing sleeve (9). A hollow float (10) is provided. A check valve (11) is installed on the side wall of the storage tank (3). A pressure gauge (12) is installed on the top of the check valve (11). A ferrule (13) is installed on the side wall of the check valve (11). A groove (14) is opened on the inner wall of the ferrule (13). An external conduit (15) is installed on the outer wall of the check valve (11). A positioning block (16) is installed on the outer wall of the external conduit (15). A positioning rod (17) is installed on the outer wall of the positioning block (16). A positioning sleeve (18) is installed on the outer wall of the positioning rod (17).

2. The filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (2) is welded to the storage tank (3), and the liquid level sensor (6) is connected to the flange of the storage tank (3).

3. The filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed sleeve (9) is movably connected to the limiting rod (8), and the hollow float (10) is vertically set to the infrared detection port (7).

4. The filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external conduit (15) is sleeved with the check valve (11), and the positioning rod (17) is symmetrically arranged with the central axis of the external conduit (15) as the center.

5. A filling device for a natural gas-to-ethylene glycol flare unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning rod (17) is engaged with the sleeve (13), and the positioning sleeve (18) is threadedly connected to the positioning rod (17).