A water seal structure for a section of a gasholder
By designing a water seal structure for the water storage tank and linkage components, the problem of weakened sealing effect of the gas holder water seal due to water evaporation and gas carryover was solved, realizing automatic water replenishment, improving water replenishment efficiency and accuracy, and ensuring the safety of the gas holder.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUIZHOU CHEM IND BUILDING CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing gas holder water seal structure suffers from reduced water seal height and weakened sealing effect due to water evaporation and gas carryover, posing safety hazards. Furthermore, manual water replenishment is inefficient and difficult to guarantee in a timely and accurate manner.
Design a water seal structure including a water storage tank, a connecting pipe, and a linkage component. Automatic water replenishment is achieved by using components such as a float and a linkage rod. The float drives the linkage rod to control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe, thereby realizing automatic water replenishment between the water storage tank and the water tank.
Automatic water replenishment was achieved, which improved the efficiency of water replenishment, ensured the timeliness and accuracy of water replenishment, reduced manual intervention, and guaranteed the stability of the gas holder's sealing effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water seal structure technology, and in particular to a water seal structure for use in the middle section of a gas holder. Background Technology
[0002] In industrial production, gas holders are crucial equipment for storing and transporting gases, widely used in chemical, metallurgical, and energy industries. The water seal structure of a gas holder is a key component ensuring its sealing performance and operational safety; its performance directly affects the normal operation of the gas holder. The water seal structure primarily uses water in a tank to form a sealing barrier to prevent gas leakage. However, with the operation of the gas holder, the water in the tank continuously decreases due to evaporation and gas carryover, leading to a reduction in the water seal height, weakened sealing effect, and potentially gas leakage, posing safety hazards. To maintain the water seal height, frequent manual water replenishment is required, but this method is not only inefficient but also difficult to guarantee in a timely and accurate manner, easily causing seal failure due to untimely replenishment. Therefore, this invention proposes a water seal structure for the middle section of a gas holder. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem in the prior art where the water in the tank continuously decreases due to evaporation and gas carryover, leading to a reduction in the water seal height, weakened sealing effect, and even potential gas leakage, posing a safety hazard. To maintain the water seal height, staff need to frequently add water manually, but this method is not only inefficient but also makes it difficult to guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of water replenishment, easily causing seal failure due to untimely water replenishment. This invention proposes a water seal structure for use in gas holders.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A water seal structure for a gas holder includes: a water tank, the outer wall of which is fixedly fitted with a water storage tank for storing water; multiple connecting pipes disposed on the outer wall of the water tank, the upper end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank; and a linkage component for controlling the opening and closing of the connecting pipes is disposed between the water tank and the water storage tank.
[0005] Optionally, the linkage component includes a float ball disposed inside the water tank, a connecting rod fixedly disposed at the upper end of the float ball, a linkage rod fixedly disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod, a fixing rod fixedly disposed at one end of the linkage rod, and a sealing ball fixedly disposed at the lower end of the fixing rod, the sealing ball being movably connected to the connecting pipe.
[0006] Optionally, the upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to a limit collar for threaded sealing.
[0007] Optionally, the outer walls of the connecting rod and the fixing rod are respectively movably fitted with fixing collars, a support rod is fixedly arranged between the fixing collars, and a locking block is fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the support rod, the locking block being fixedly engaged with the water storage tank.
[0008] Optionally, the connecting pipe is configured with an "L" shape.
[0009] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided inside the connecting pipe.
[0010] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0011] This utility model utilizes a combined structure of a water storage tank, a connecting pipe, and a linkage component. When the water level in the tank drops due to evaporation and gas carryover, the float moves the linkage rod and other components, causing the sealing ball to open the sealed and blocked connecting pipe. Water in the storage tank automatically flows into the tank, achieving an automatic water replenishment effect. This avoids frequent manual water replenishment, improves water replenishment efficiency, and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of water replenishment.
[0012] By further utilizing the installation structure of fixed collars, support rods, and locking blocks, not only can the linkage components be stably supported, ensuring the stable operation of components such as floats and linkage rods when the water level changes, but the disassembly and installation of the linkage components can also be facilitated, making it easier for later inspection and maintenance, and reducing maintenance costs and time. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a water seal structure for a gas holder is provided.
[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle water tank;
[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central linkage component;
[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure.
[0017] Figure label:
[0018] 1. Water tank; 2. Water storage tank; 3. Connecting pipe;
[0019] 4. Linkage assembly; 41. Float; 42. Connecting rod; 43. Linkage rod; 44. Fixing rod; 45. Sealing ball;
[0020] 5. Limiting collar; 6. Fixing collar; 7. Support rod; 8. Clamping block; 9. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.
[0022] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.
[0023] 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.
[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., 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.
[0025] 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.
[0026] Example
[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water seal structure for gas holders proposed in this utility model includes: a water tank 1, which is used to form a seal between the bell jar and the water inside the water tank 1; and a water storage tank 2 for storing water is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the water tank 1, which is used to replenish the sealing water to the inner wall of the water tank 1.
[0028] Furthermore, the outer wall of the water tank 1 is connected to multiple connecting pipes 3, which are L-shaped. The connecting pipes 3 are equipped with sealing rings 9 inside to facilitate the connection between the water tank 1 and the water storage tank 2. The upper end of the connecting pipe 3 is threaded and sealed with a limiting collar 5, which can limit the sealing ball 45 and the sealing ring 9 to ensure that the sealing ball 45 and the sealing ring 9 fit tightly and ensure the stability of the seal. The upper end of the connecting pipe 3 is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank 2 to facilitate the entry of water from the water storage tank 2 into the interior of the water tank 1.
[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a linkage component 4 for controlling the opening and closing of the connecting pipe 3 is provided between the water tank 1 and the water storage tank 2. The linkage component 4 includes a float ball 41 installed inside the water tank 1, which can move up and down according to the water level inside the water tank 1. A connecting rod 42 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the float ball 41, and a linkage rod 43 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the connecting rod 42. A fixing rod 44 is fixedly installed at one end of the linkage rod 43, and a sealing ball 45 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the fixing rod 44. The sealing ball 45 is movably connected to the connecting pipe 3, which can drive the sealing ball 45 to move up and down inside the connecting pipe 3, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the connecting pipe 3.
[0030] Furthermore, the outer walls of the connecting rod 42 and the fixed rod 44 are respectively movably fitted with fixed collars 6, which can stably guide the connecting rod 42 and the fixed rod 44 and ensure the stability of movement. A support rod 7 is fixedly installed between the fixed collars 6, and a locking block 8 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the support rod 7. The locking block 8 is fixedly engaged with the water storage tank 2, which can limit the position of the fixed collar 6.
[0031] In this embodiment, during the operation of the gas holder, the water in the water tank 1 will gradually decrease due to evaporation and gas carryover. At this time, the water level in the water tank 1 drops, and the float 41 set inside the water tank 1 drops along with the water level. The float 41 drives the linkage rod 43 to move through the connecting rod 42 fixedly connected to the upper end. The fixed rod 44 at one end of the linkage rod 43 moves accordingly, causing the sealing ball 45 at the lower end of the fixed rod 44 to disengage from the connecting pipe 3, and the connecting pipe 3, which was originally blocked by the sealing ball 45, is opened.
[0032] Since the upper end of the connecting pipe 3 is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank 2, the water in the water storage tank 2 automatically flows into the water tank 1 through the connecting pipe 3.
[0033] When water flows into the water tank 1, the water inside the tank 1 pushes the float 41 to move vertically upward, which in turn causes the sealing ball 45 to move vertically upward inside the connecting pipe 3. The sealing ball 45 fits tightly against the sealing ring 9, blocking the connecting pipe 3. This achieves automatic water replenishment, avoiding frequent manual water replenishment, greatly improving water replenishment efficiency, and ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of water replenishment, thus guaranteeing the stable water seal effect of the gas holder.
[0034] The above specific embodiments are merely optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.
Claims
1. A water seal structure for use in a gas holder, characterized in that, include: Water tank (1), the outer wall of which is fixedly fitted with a water storage tank (2) for storing water; Multiple connecting pipes (3) are connected to the outer wall of the water tank (1), and the upper end of the connecting pipes (3) is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank (2); A linkage component (4) for controlling the opening and closing of the connecting pipe (3) is provided between the water tank (1) and the water storage tank (2).
2. The water seal structure for a gas holder section according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage component (4) includes a float (41) disposed inside the water tank (1). A connecting rod (42) is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the float (41). A linkage rod (43) is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the connecting rod (42). A fixing rod (44) is fixedly disposed at one end of the linkage rod (43). A sealing ball (45) is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the fixing rod (44). The sealing ball (45) is movably connected to the connecting pipe (3).
3. The water seal structure for a gas holder section according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the connecting pipe (3) is threadedly sealed with a limiting collar (5).
4. A water seal structure for a gas holder section according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer walls of the connecting rod (42) and the fixing rod (44) are respectively movably fitted with fixing collars (6), and a support rod (7) is fixedly arranged between the fixing collars (6). A locking block (8) is fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the support rod (7), and the locking block (8) is fixedly engaged with the water storage tank (2).
5. A water seal structure for a gas holder middle section according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (3) is configured with an "L" shape.
6. A water seal structure for a gas holder middle section according to claim 3, characterized in that, A sealing ring (9) is provided inside the connecting pipe (3).