Energy collection and recycling slab continuous caster

By incorporating filtration, conveying, heat exchange, and storage mechanisms into the slab continuous casting machine, efficient collection and reuse of thermal energy are achieved, solving the problems of energy waste and pollution in traditional slab continuous casting machines, improving energy utilization efficiency, and reducing production costs.

CN224470825UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07HENAN ANGANG GRP ENG MANAGEMENT CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202521686131.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-08
Publication Date
2026-07-07
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional slab continuous casting machines directly emit the heat they generate, leading to energy waste and environmental pollution. How to efficiently recover and reuse this energy has become an important issue.

Method used

A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse was designed, including a filtration, conveying, heat exchange and storage mechanism. The heat energy in the cooling water is collected and transferred through heat exchanger technology and stored in a storage device.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves energy efficiency, reduces production costs, and decreases dependence on external energy sources and environmental pollution.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an energy-harvesting and reusing slab continuous casting machine, applied to the cooling section of a slab continuous casting machine. A filtration mechanism is installed at the bottom of the cooling section. A conveying mechanism is connected to the right side of the filtration mechanism, a heat exchange mechanism is connected to the right side of the conveying mechanism, and a storage mechanism is connected to the right side of the heat exchange mechanism. A supply mechanism is connected to the top of the storage mechanism, and the supply mechanism is connected to the heat exchange mechanism. Through the coordinated operation of multiple structures such as the filtration mechanism, conveying mechanism, heat exchange mechanism, storage mechanism, and supply mechanism, the heat energy harvesting device uses heat exchanger technology to filter the heat energy in the cooling water and transfer it to the working medium. The working medium is transported to the storage device through pipelines, improving energy utilization efficiency. By collecting and reusing the heat energy generated during continuous casting, energy utilization efficiency is significantly improved, and production costs are reduced. This reduces dependence on external energy sources and lowers production costs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metallurgical equipment technology, and more specifically, to a slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse. Background Technology

[0002] Slab continuous casting machines are important pieces of equipment in steel production, and they generate a large amount of heat energy during operation.

[0003] Traditional slab continuous casting machines typically release this energy directly into the environment, resulting in energy waste and environmental pollution.

[0004] With rising energy prices and stricter environmental requirements, how to efficiently recycle and reuse these energy sources has become an important technical issue. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse, so as to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An energy-harvesting and reusing slab continuous casting machine is applied to the cooling section of the slab continuous casting machine. A filter mechanism is provided at the bottom of the cooling section of the slab continuous casting machine. A conveying mechanism is connected to the right side of the filter mechanism. A heat exchange mechanism is connected to the right side of the conveying mechanism. A storage mechanism is connected to the right side of the heat exchange mechanism. A supply mechanism is connected to the top of the storage mechanism, and the supply mechanism is connected to the heat exchange mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the filtration mechanism includes a filter box and a filter screen. The filter box is located at the bottom of the cooling section of the slab continuous casting machine, and a filter screen is provided above the inner cavity of the filter box. The filter box is connected to the cooling section of the slab continuous casting machine.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a conveying box, a mounting plate, a conveying pump, a conveying pipe, and a first flexible hose. The conveying box is located on the right side of the cooling section of the slab continuous casting machine. The mounting plate is installed inside the conveying box. The conveying pump is installed on the top of the mounting plate. The conveying pipe is connected to both sides of the conveying pump. The first flexible hose is connected between the conveying pipe on the left side and the filter box.

[0010] Preferably, the heat exchange mechanism includes a heat exchanger body, a hot water inlet, a hot water outlet, a cold water inlet, and a cold water outlet. The heat exchanger body is located on the right side of the conveying box. The hot water inlet and the cold water outlet are located on the left and right sides of the top surface of the heat exchanger body, respectively. The right side of the heat exchanger body is provided with a hot water outlet and a cold water inlet, respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the storage mechanism includes a storage box, a first storage tank, a second storage tank, and a temporary storage box. The storage box is located on the right side of the heat exchanger body. The first storage tank and the second storage tank are excavated from top to bottom inside the storage box. The temporary storage box is provided on the rear surface of the storage box.

[0012] Preferably, the supply mechanism includes a supply pump and a supply pipe. The supply pump is located at the top of the storage tank, and supply pipes are connected to both sides of the supply pump. The supply pipe located below extends into the first storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, the right-side delivery pipe is connected to the hot water inlet via a first flexible hose, the hot water outlet is connected to the second storage tank via a second flexible hose, the cold water outlet is connected to the temporary storage tank via a third flexible hose, and the left-side supply pipe is connected to the cold water inlet via a fourth flexible hose.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this slab casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse:

[0016] The system utilizes multiple interconnected structures, including filtration, conveying, heat exchange, storage, and supply mechanisms, to work together effectively.

[0017] 1. Heat collection device: Using heat exchanger technology, the heat energy in the cooling water is filtered and transferred to the working medium, which is then transported to the storage device through pipelines.

[0018] 2. Improve energy efficiency: By collecting and reusing the heat generated during continuous casting, energy efficiency is significantly improved.

[0019] 3. Reduced production costs: Reduced dependence on external energy sources lowers production costs.

[0020] 4. Reduce environmental pollution: Reduces energy emissions and lowers environmental pollution. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of a slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2This is an internal view and connection diagram of the filtration mechanism and conveying mechanism of an energy harvesting and reuse slab continuous casting machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a connection diagram of the heat exchange mechanism of a slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is an internal view of the storage mechanism of a slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Cooling section of slab casting machine; 2. Filtration mechanism; 3. Conveying mechanism; 4. Heat exchange mechanism; 5. Storage mechanism; 6. Supply and delivery mechanism; 7. Filter box; 8. Filter screen; 9. Conveying box; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Conveying pump; 12. Conveying pipe; 13. First hose; 14. Heat exchanger body; 15. Hot water inlet; 16. Hot water outlet; 17. Cold water inlet; 18. Cold water outlet; 19. Storage box; 20. First storage tank; 21. Second storage tank; 22. Temporary storage box; 23. Supply and delivery pump; 24. Supply and delivery pipe; 25. Second hose; 26. Third hose; 27. Fourth hose. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0030] 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 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an energy-harvesting and reusing slab continuous casting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the cooling section 1 of the slab continuous casting machine. A filter mechanism 2 is provided at the bottom of the cooling section 1 of the slab continuous casting machine. A conveying mechanism 3 is connected to the right side of the filter mechanism 2. A heat exchange mechanism 4 is connected to the right side of the conveying mechanism 3. A storage mechanism 5 is connected to the right side of the heat exchange mechanism 4. A supply mechanism 6 is connected to the top of the storage mechanism 5, and the supply mechanism 6 is connected to the heat exchange mechanism 4.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cooled liquid first falls into the filtration mechanism 2 by gravity, and the residue on the plate during cooling is filtered. The filtered liquid is then transported to the heat exchange mechanism 4 through the conveying mechanism 3. At the same time, the cold water in the storage mechanism 5 is transported to the heat exchange mechanism 4 through the supply and conveying mechanism 6 for heat exchange. The wastewater after heat exchange is cooled and transported to the supply and conveying mechanism 6 for temporary storage. The clean water after heat exchange is also transported to the supply and conveying mechanism 6 for temporary storage.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] The filtration mechanism 2 includes a filter box 7 and a filter screen 8. The filter box 7 is located at the bottom of the cooling section 1 of the slab continuous casting machine. The filter screen 8 is located above the inner cavity of the filter box 7. The filter box 7 is connected to the cooling section 1 of the slab continuous casting machine.

[0036] The conveying mechanism 3 includes a conveying box 9, a mounting plate 10, a conveying pump 11, a conveying pipe 12, and a first flexible hose 13. The conveying box 9 is located on the right side of the cooling section 1 of the slab continuous casting machine. The mounting plate 10 is installed inside the conveying box 9. The conveying pump 11 is installed on the top of the mounting plate 10. The conveying pipe 12 is connected to both sides of the conveying pump 11. The first flexible hose 13 is connected between the conveying pipe 12 and the filter box 7 on the left side.

[0037] The heat exchange mechanism 4 includes a heat exchanger body 14, a hot water inlet 15, a hot water outlet 16, a cold water inlet 17, and a cold water outlet 18. The heat exchanger body 14 is located on the right side of the conveying box 9. The hot water inlet 15 and the cold water outlet 18 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the top surface of the heat exchanger body 14. The hot water outlet 16 and the cold water inlet 17 are respectively located on the right side of the heat exchanger body 14.

[0038] The storage mechanism 5 includes a storage box 19, a first storage tank 20, a second storage tank 21 and a temporary storage box 22. The storage box 19 is located on the right side of the heat exchanger body 14. The first storage tank 20 and the second storage tank 21 are sequentially excavated from top to bottom inside the storage box 19. The temporary storage box 22 is provided on the rear surface of the storage box 19.

[0039] The supply mechanism 6 includes a supply pump 23 and a supply pipe 24. The supply pump 23 is located on the top of the storage box 19. The supply pipe 24 is connected to both sides of the supply pump 23. The supply pipe 24 located below extends into the first storage tank 20.

[0040] The right-side delivery pipe 12 is connected to the hot water inlet 15 via a first hose 13, the hot water outlet 16 is connected to the second storage tank 21 via a second hose 25, the cold water outlet 18 is connected to the temporary storage tank 22 via a third hose 26, and the left-side supply pipe 24 is connected to the cold water inlet 17 via a fourth hose 27.

[0041] Based on Example 1, a water purification device is added to the first storage tank 20 of the supply mechanism 6 to ensure the cleanliness of the water, and an insulation layer is provided on the inner wall of the temporary storage tank 22 to ensure that the clean water is kept warm after heat exchange.

[0042] In summary, with the help of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, when this device is in use, the cooled liquid first falls into the filter box 7 by gravity, and the residue on the plate during cooling is filtered by the filter screen 8. The delivery pump 11 is started by an external switch. The delivery pump 11 draws the filtered water from the filter box 7 through the left delivery pipe 12 and the first hose, and transmits it to the heat exchanger body 14 through the right delivery pipe 12, the first hose 13 and the hot water inlet 15. At the same time, the supply pump 23 is started by an external switch. The supply pump 23 draws clean cold water from the first storage tank 20 through the lower supply pipe 24, and transmits the clean cold water to the heat exchanger body 14 through the left supply pipe 24, the fourth hose 27 and the cold water inlet 17 for heat exchange. After heat exchange, the wastewater is cooled and transported to the second storage tank 21 through the second hose 25 for temporary storage and waiting for the next use. The clean water after heat exchange is transported to the temporary storage box 22 through the third hose 26 for temporary storage and waiting for the next use.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse, characterized in that, It is applied to the cooling section (1) of a plate and pot continuous casting machine. The bottom of the cooling section (1) of the plate and pot continuous casting machine is provided with a filter mechanism (2). The right side of the filter mechanism (2) is connected to a conveying mechanism (3). The right side of the conveying mechanism (3) is connected to a heat exchange mechanism (4). The right side of the heat exchange mechanism (4) is connected to a storage mechanism (5). The top of the storage mechanism (5) is connected to a supply mechanism (6), and the supply mechanism (6) is connected to the heat exchange mechanism (4).

2. The slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration mechanism (2) includes a filter box (7) and a filter screen (8). The filter box (7) is located at the bottom of the cooling section (1) of the plate and pot continuous casting machine. The filter screen (8) is located above the inner cavity of the filter box (7). The filter box (7) is connected to the cooling section (1) of the plate and pot continuous casting machine.

3. The slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (3) includes a conveying box (9), a mounting plate (10), a conveying pump (11), a conveying pipe (12), and a first flexible hose (13). The conveying box (9) is located on the right side of the cooling section (1) of the slab continuous casting machine. The mounting plate (10) is installed inside the conveying box (9). The conveying pump (11) is installed on the top of the mounting plate (10). The conveying pipe (12) is connected to both sides of the conveying pump (11). The first flexible hose (13) is connected between the conveying pipe (12) on the left side and the filter box (7).

4. A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heat exchange mechanism (4) includes a heat exchanger body (14), a hot water inlet (15), a hot water outlet (16), a cold water inlet (17), and a cold water outlet (18). The heat exchanger body (14) is located on the right side of the conveying box (9). The hot water inlet (15) and the cold water outlet (18) are respectively located on the left and right sides of the top surface of the heat exchanger body (14). The right side of the heat exchanger body (14) is provided with a hot water outlet (16) and a cold water inlet (17).

5. A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage mechanism (5) includes a storage box (19), a first storage slot (20), a second storage slot (21) and a temporary storage box (22). The storage box (19) is located on the right side of the heat exchanger body (14). The first storage slot (20) and the second storage slot (21) are sequentially excavated from top to bottom inside the storage box (19). The temporary storage box (22) is provided on the rear surface of the storage box (19).

6. A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 5, characterized in that, The supply mechanism (6) includes a supply pump (23) and a supply pipe (24). The supply pump (23) is located on the top of the storage tank (19). The supply pipe (24) is connected to both sides of the supply pump (23). The supply pipe (24) located below extends into the first storage tank (20).

7. A slab continuous casting machine for energy harvesting and reuse according to claim 6, characterized in that, The right-side delivery pipe (12) is connected to the hot water inlet (15) via a first hose (13), the hot water outlet (16) is connected to the second storage tank (21) via a second hose (25), the cold water outlet (18) is connected to the temporary storage tank (22) via a third hose (26), and the left-side supply pipe (24) is connected to the cold water inlet (17) via a fourth hose (27).