A new type of anti-clogging drainage device
By designing a novel anti-clogging drainage device, using a guide plate and a liquid level sensor to separate solid debris, combined with tap water flushing and slag removal port, the problem of easy clogging of steam traps is solved, realizing automated cleaning of the device and efficient utilization of steam.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUJIAN MEDICAL ENG DESIGN INST CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing steam traps are prone to clogging by small solid debris, especially in equipment with large condensate volumes, causing frequent operation, which affects service life and hinders the full utilization of steam.
A novel anti-clogging drainage device is designed, comprising a treatment tank, a steam delivery pipe, a tap water delivery pipe, a condensate drain pipe, and a drainage pipe. It utilizes a flow guide plate and a liquid level sensor to achieve the separation and automatic cleaning of solid debris. Combined with the design of tap water flushing and slag removal port, it extends the device's lifespan and improves steam utilization efficiency.
It effectively prevents solid debris from clogging the equipment, extends the service life of the device, improves steam utilization efficiency, and enables automated condensate drainage and cleaning, thus saving energy and protecting the environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steam traps, and in particular to a novel anti-clogging steam trap device. Background Technology
[0002] Steam traps (also known as condensate traps) are used to automatically remove condensate and non-condensable gases such as air from heating equipment or steam pipelines without leaking steam. Because steam traps have the function of blocking steam and venting gas, they can ensure that steam heating equipment can be heated evenly, make full use of the latent heat of steam, and prevent water hammer in steam pipelines. However, equipment and pipelines inevitably produce some small solid debris, such as pipe slag and material residue, which can affect the service life of steam traps. In addition, for heating equipment that produces a large amount of condensate, the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the steam trap is large, and the operation is frequent, making it easy to be damaged. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a novel anti-clogging hydrophobic device.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:
[0007] A novel anti-clogging drainage device includes a treatment box, a steam delivery pipe, a tap water delivery pipe, a condensate drain pipe, and a drainage pipe.
[0008] The top of the treatment tank is provided with a tap water flushing port, a steam return port and a condensate inlet, and the sides of the treatment tank are provided with a condensate outlet and a slag removal port, respectively.
[0009] The steam delivery pipe is connected to the gas inlet of the heat exchanger;
[0010] One end of the drain pipe is connected to the outlet of the heat exchanger, and the other end of the drain pipe is connected to the condensate inlet of the treatment tank;
[0011] The tap water delivery pipe is connected to the tap water flushing port of the treatment tank;
[0012] The steam return port of the processing box is connected to the steam delivery pipe through a return pipe;
[0013] The condensate drain pipe is connected to the condensate outlet of the treatment tank.
[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the inner wall of the treatment tank is provided with a flow guide plate, the condensate outlet is located on one side above the top of the flow guide plate, and the slag removal port is located on one side above the bottom of the flow guide plate.
[0015] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is installed inside the processing tank, and a control valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe. Both the liquid level sensor and the control valve are electrically connected to a DCS controller.
[0016] Preferably, a switch valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe.
[0017] Preferably, a ball valve is installed on the tap water delivery pipe.
[0018] Preferably, a shut-off valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe.
[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: After part of the steam and steam condensate generated by the heat exchanger enters the treatment tank through the condensate inlet, part of the steam returns to the steam delivery pipe through the steam return port, making full use of the latent heat of steam. When the condensate in the treatment tank reaches a certain level, it is automatically discharged from the condensate outlet. At the same time, under the action of the guide plate, solid debris will gather on one side and will not be carried into the condensate drain pipe. After production, the solid debris in the product can be easily cleaned through the tap water flushing port and the slag removal port. This application can reuse steam, which is more energy-efficient, and can prevent pipe slag, material slag, etc. from clogging the condensate drain device and extend the service life of the condensate drain device. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a novel anti-clogging hydrophobic device.
[0022] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]
[0023] 1. Heat exchanger;
[0024] 2. Steam delivery pipe;
[0025] 3. Water supply pipes;
[0026] 4. Drainage pipe;
[0027] 5. Return pipe;
[0028] 6. Water rinse port;
[0029] 7. Steam reflux port;
[0030] 8. Condensate inlet;
[0031] 9. Processing box;
[0032] 10. Slag cleaning port;
[0033] 11. Liquid level sensor;
[0034] 12. Guide ramp;
[0035] 13. Condensate outlet;
[0036] 14. Condensate drain pipe;
[0037] 15. Control valve;
[0038] 16. DCS controller. Detailed Implementation
[0039] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model provides a novel anti-clogging drainage device, including a treatment box 9, a steam conveying pipe 2, a tap water conveying pipe 3, a condensate drain pipe 14, and a drainage pipe 4.
[0041] The top of the treatment box 9 is provided with a tap water flushing port 6, a steam return port 7 and a condensate inlet 8 in sequence, and the sides of the treatment box 9 are provided with a condensate outlet 13 and a slag removal port 10 respectively.
[0042] Steam delivery pipe 2 is connected to the gas inlet of heat exchanger 1;
[0043] One end of the drain pipe 4 is connected to the discharge port of the heat exchanger 1, and the other end of the drain pipe 4 is connected to the condensate inlet 8 of the treatment tank 9.
[0044] The tap water delivery pipe 3 connects to the tap water flushing port 6 of the treatment tank 9;
[0045] The steam return port 7 of the processing box 9 is connected to the steam delivery pipe 2 through the return pipe 5;
[0046] The condensate drain pipe 14 is connected to the condensate outlet 13 of the treatment box 9;
[0047] During use, some of the steam and steam condensate generated by heat exchanger 1 enters the treatment tank 9 through condensate inlet 8. Some of the steam returns to the steam delivery pipe 2 through steam return port 7, making full use of the latent heat of steam. When the condensate in the treatment tank 9 reaches a certain level, it is automatically discharged from the condensate outlet 13. At the same time, under the action of the guide plate 12, solid debris will gather on one side and will not be carried into the condensate drain pipe 14. After production is completed, the solid debris in the product can be easily cleaned through the tap water flushing port 6 and the slag removal port 10.
[0048] In this embodiment, a flow guide plate 12 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the treatment box 9, a condensate outlet 13 is provided on one side above the top of the flow guide plate 12, and a slag removal port 10 is provided on one side above the bottom of the flow guide plate 12.
[0049] In this embodiment, a liquid level sensor 11 is installed in the treatment tank 9, and a control valve 15 is installed on the condensate drain pipe 14. The liquid level sensor 11 and the control valve 15 are both electrically connected to the DCS controller 16. Under the signal interlocking of the liquid level sensor 11 and the DCS controller 16, the automatic discharge of condensate is realized.
[0050] In this embodiment, a switch valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe 14.
[0051] In this embodiment, a ball valve is installed on the tap water delivery pipe 3.
[0052] In this embodiment, a shut-off valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe 14.
[0053] The working principle of this utility model is as follows;
[0054] During use, some of the steam and steam condensate generated by heat exchanger 1 enters the treatment tank 9 through condensate inlet 8. Some of the steam returns to the steam delivery pipe 2 through steam return port 7, making full use of the latent heat of steam. When the condensate in the treatment tank 9 reaches a certain level, it is automatically discharged from the condensate outlet 13. At the same time, under the action of the guide plate 12, solid debris will gather on one side and will not be carried into the condensate drain pipe 14. After production is completed, the solid debris in the product can be easily cleaned through the tap water flushing port 6 and the slag removal port 10.
[0055] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.
[0056] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
[0057] 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 novel anti-clogging and water-draining device, characterized in that, This includes a treatment box, steam delivery pipe, tap water delivery pipe, condensate drain pipe, and drain pipe; The top of the treatment tank is provided with a tap water flushing port, a steam return port and a condensate inlet, and the sides of the treatment tank are provided with a condensate outlet and a slag removal port, respectively. The steam delivery pipe is connected to the gas inlet of the heat exchanger; One end of the drain pipe is connected to the outlet of the heat exchanger, and the other end of the drain pipe is connected to the condensate inlet of the treatment tank; The tap water delivery pipe is connected to the tap water flushing port of the treatment tank; The steam return port of the processing box is connected to the steam delivery pipe through a return pipe; The condensate drain pipe is connected to the condensate outlet of the treatment tank.
2. The novel anti-clogging hydrophobic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the treatment tank is provided with a flow guide plate, the condensate outlet is located on one side above the top of the flow guide plate, and the slag removal port is located on one side above the bottom of the flow guide plate.
3. The novel anti-clogging and water-draining device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing tank is equipped with a liquid level sensor, and the condensate drain pipe is equipped with a control valve. Both the liquid level sensor and the control valve are electrically connected to the DCS controller.
4. The novel anti-clogging hydrophobic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A switch valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe.
5. A novel anti-clogging and hydrophobic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ball valve is installed on the tap water delivery pipe.
6. A novel anti-clogging hydrophobic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A shut-off valve is installed on the condensate drain pipe.