A filter for an oil unloading platform

By designing a basket filter and heating components for the unloading platform of the oil tanker, the problems of reduced measurement accuracy and system blockage caused by impurities entering the three-phase separator were solved, achieving efficient filtration and rapid unloading.

CN224485152UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

During the unloading process of existing oil tankers, impurities enter the three-phase separator, leading to reduced measurement accuracy and system blockage, affecting normal operation. Furthermore, the existing filter affects the unloading speed.

Method used

Design an oil unloading platform filter, comprising a housing, baffles, a basket filter, an air balance pipe, and a heating component. The basket filter filters crude oil, the air balance pipe reduces air resistance, and the heating component improves flowability, ensuring that the filtration effect does not affect the oil unloading speed.

Benefits of technology

This achieves improved oil unloading speed, reduced system clogging, enhanced measurement accuracy, and reduced residual oil in the system while ensuring filtration effectiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an oil unloading platform filter, including the shell, the shell is equipped with the baffle that divides the shell interior into upper and lower layers, is equipped with the through -hole on the baffle, is equipped with the basket type filter screen for filtering the crude oil of passing through the through -hole at the through -hole, and the basket type filter screen is distributed with the filter hole and bottom extends downward, be equipped with the import, the export, the gas balance pipe and heating assembly on the shell, and the import and export are respectively with the upper layer and lower layer in the shell intercommunication, and the import is used for external connection tank car, and the export is connected zero position jar through the export pipeline, and the both ends of gas balance pipe are respectively with the top of shell interior and zero position jar top intercommunication, and heating assembly is used for heating the crude oil in the shell. The filter can increase the oil unloading speed while guaranteeing the filtering effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to oil tanker unloading, specifically an oil unloading platform filter. Background Technology

[0002] The process of unloading oil from a tanker truck is as follows: the tanker truck puts crude oil into the zero-position tank at the unloading platform. The crude oil in the zero-position tank is pressurized by the oil transfer pump and enters the three-phase separator. After the oil, gas and water are separated, the oil enters the next station from the three-phase separator.

[0003] Because the crude oil transported by tank trucks comes from a variety of sources, including oil produced from oil wells, crude oil recovered from cleaning pools and tanks, and crude oil recovered from the ground, the crude oil in the tank often contains impurities such as sand, cotton yarn, grass roots, and leaves. When these impurities enter the crude oil processing system, they can entangle the probe of the water content analyzer on the unloading platform, affecting the measurement accuracy, and can also clog the filters at the inlet of the oil pump and the inlet of the three-phase separator.

[0004] Due to space constraints, the filters at the inlet of the oil pump and the inlet of the three-phase separator are small in size. To ensure the flow rate, the filter screen pore size is 10mm. This results in many fine impurities entering the three-phase separator and clogging the flow meter impeller at the outlet, affecting the normal operation of the oil treatment system.

[0005] The reason for the above problems is that no filter was installed on the unloading platform. In fact, the unloading platform was originally equipped with a filter. However, the unloading platform only had a few unloading ports, and dozens of tank trucks lined up to unload oil every day. The filter affected the unloading speed, so it was removed.

[0006] Therefore, an oil unloading platform filter is needed that can ensure filtration effectiveness without affecting the oil unloading speed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an oil unloading platform filter that can increase the oil unloading speed while ensuring the filtration effect.

[0008] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is:

[0009] An oil unloading platform filter includes a housing; inside the housing, there is a partition that divides the interior of the housing into upper and lower layers, and the partition has through holes. A basket filter screen for filtering crude oil passing through the through holes is provided at the through holes. The basket filter screen has filter holes distributed and extends downward at the bottom; the housing is provided with an inlet, an outlet, an air balance pipe, and a heating component. The inlet and outlet are respectively connected to the upper and lower layers inside the housing. The inlet is used to connect to an external tank truck. The outlet is connected to a zero-position tank through an outlet pipe. The two ends of the air balance pipe are respectively connected to the top inside the housing and the top inside the zero-position tank. The heating component is used to heat the crude oil inside the housing.

[0010] Preferably, the basket filter screen has a flange at its upper end, and the basket filter screen passes through the through hole and is hung on the partition plate through the flange.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the housing is provided with a loading and unloading port, the size of which is sufficient for the basket filter screen to enter and exit, and the loading and unloading port on the housing is provided with an opening and closing component that can seal and open the loading and unloading port.

[0012] Preferably, the opening and closing assembly is a quick-opening blind plate, one side of which is hinged to the outer shell and the other side is connected to the outer shell via a movable hook. The quick-opening blind plate adopts a screw-tight sealing method and a side-opening opening method.

[0013] Preferably, the outlet pipe is provided with a moisture content meter probe hole for installing a moisture content meter.

[0014] Preferably, the probe of the moisture content meter is located at the bend of the outlet pipe and points towards the outlet.

[0015] Preferably, the heating component is a heating coil, and the working area of ​​the heating coil is located inside the housing and at the bottom of the housing.

[0016] Preferably, the end of the heating coil extends out of the outer casing.

[0017] Preferably, the outer shell is rectangular in shape, the through holes are circular, the basket filter is cylindrical with an open top, and the inlet and outlet have circular cross-sections.

[0018] Preferably, the outlet pipeline is a fixed pipeline.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] When unloading oil from a tanker truck, the outlet of the tanker truck is connected to the inlet of the outer shell via a hose. The crude oil in the tanker truck enters the upper layer of the outer shell through the inlet, then passes through a basket filter and enters the lower layer of the outer shell. It then flows out of the outer shell through the outlet and into the zero-level tank through the outlet pipe. In the above unloading process, the basket filter can ensure the filtration effect, the air balance pipe can reduce the impact of air resistance on the flow of crude oil, and the heating component can heat the crude oil to reduce viscosity and improve its fluidity. The high-inlet and low-outlet oil path can increase the drop to increase the crude oil flow rate and also reduce the amount of oil left in the outer shell after unloading. Therefore, this filter can increase the unloading speed while ensuring the filtration effect. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of an oil unloading platform filter according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of an oil unloading platform filter according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an oil unloading platform filter according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a top view of an oil unloading platform filter according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Outer shell; 2-Baffle plate; 3-Basket filter; 4-Inlet; 5-Outlet; 6-Gas balance pipe; 7-Heating component; 8-Outlet pipe; 9-Opening and closing component; 10-Moisture content meter probe hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "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 that the product of this application is usually placed in. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The features and performance of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment discloses an oil unloading platform filter, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes an outer shell 1, on which are provided a partition 2, a basket filter 3, an inlet 4, an outlet 5, an air balance pipe 6, and a heating assembly 7; wherein: the partition 2 is located inside the outer shell 1 and divides the interior of the outer shell 1 into upper and lower layers, and the partition 2 is provided with through holes, see Figure 2 The basket filter 3 is located at the through-hole. The basket filter 3 is used to filter crude oil passing through the through-hole. The basket filter 3 has filter holes distributed on it and extends downwards from the bottom. (See...) Figure 2 Inlet 4 and outlet 5 are respectively connected to the upper and lower layers inside the outer shell 1. The inlet is used to connect to external tank trucks, and the outlet is connected to the zero-position tank through outlet pipe 8. See Figures 1 to 3 The two ends of the gas balance pipe 6 are connected to the top inside the outer casing 1 and the top inside the zero-position tank, respectively, see Figures 1 to 3 Heating component 7 is used to heat the crude oil inside the outer casing 1, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0036] When unloading oil from the tanker truck: connect the outlet end of the tanker truck to the inlet 4 of the outer shell 1 through a hose. The crude oil in the tanker truck enters the upper layer of the outer shell 1 from the inlet 4 of the outer shell 1, then passes through the basket filter screen 3 and enters the lower layer of the outer shell 1. It then flows out of the outer shell 1 through the outlet 5 of the outer shell 1 and flows into the zero-level tank through the outlet pipe 8.

[0037] During the above oil unloading process, the basket filter 3 can ensure the filtration effect, the air balance pipe 6 can reduce the impact of air resistance on crude oil flow, the heating component 7 can heat the crude oil to reduce viscosity and improve crude oil fluidity, and the high inlet and low outlet oil path can increase the drop to increase the crude oil flow rate and also make the oil in the shell less after unloading. Therefore, the filter can increase the oil unloading speed while ensuring the filtration effect.

[0038] The flow area and pore size of the basket filter 3 are designed according to the required oil unloading speed and the composition of the impurities to be filtered.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the upper end of the basket filter screen 3 is provided with a flange, the basket filter screen 3 passes through the through hole and is hung on the partition plate 2 through the flange; the basket filter screen 3 is hung on the partition plate 2 by its own weight, and the buoyancy generated by the crude oil will also prevent the basket filter screen 3 from floating, so there is no need to set other fixing parts, and it is convenient to install and remove.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably: the top of the outer shell 1 is provided with a loading and unloading port, the size of which is sufficient for the basket filter screen 3 to enter and exit, and the loading and unloading port on the outer shell 1 is provided with an opening and closing component 9 that can seal and open the loading and unloading port; when the basket filter screen 3 needs to be cleaned or replaced after a period of use, first open the loading and unloading port with the opening and closing component 9, take out the basket filter screen 3, and then put the new or cleaned basket filter screen 3 into place, and then seal the loading and unloading port with the opening and closing component 9; when cleaning the basket filter screen 3, due to the presence of oil, for safety reasons, it needs to be processed in a different location and cannot be processed directly near the oil unloading platform. Furthermore: the opening and closing assembly 9 is a quick-opening blind flange. One side of the quick-opening blind flange is hinged to the outer shell 1, and the other side is connected to the outer shell 1 through a movable hook. The quick-opening blind flange adopts a screw-tightening sealing method and a side-opening opening method. When opening the loading and unloading port, first rotate to loosen the screw, then remove the hook and open the quick-opening blind flange side-opening. When sealing the loading and unloading port, first close the quick-opening blind flange, then hang the hook and tighten the screw.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the outlet pipe 8 is provided with a water content analyzer probe hole 10 for installing a water content analyzer; after the water content analyzer is installed on the water content analyzer probe hole 10, the water content of the filtered crude oil can be directly measured. Furthermore, the water content analyzer probe hole 10 is located at the bend of the outlet pipe 8 and points towards the outlet, resulting in the best measurement effect.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably: the heating component 7 is a heating coil, the working area of ​​which is located inside the outer casing 1 and at the bottom of the outer casing 1; since the bottom of the basket filter 3 extends downwards, the heating coil located at the bottom of the outer casing 1 can effectively heat the crude oil at the bottom of the basket filter 3, increasing its fluidity and preventing it from clogging at the bottom of the basket filter 3. Furthermore: the end of the heating coil is sealed and extends out of the outer casing to prevent crude oil leakage.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably: the outer shell 1 is rectangular in shape, the through holes are circular, the basket filter 3 is cylindrical with an open top, and the inlet 4 and outlet 5 have circular cross-sections; this structure of square outside and round inside facilitates the arrangement and installation of the outer shell 1.

[0044] Since the basic positions of the unloading platform filter and the zero-level tank remain unchanged, the outlet pipe 8 is preferably a fixed pipe.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] This embodiment discloses a second type of oil unloading platform filter, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the difference between this and Embodiment 1 is that the working area of ​​the heating coil is covered with a basket-type filter screen 3. This setup has a larger heating area than Embodiment 1, but it is more complex to manufacture and install.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] This embodiment discloses a third type of oil unloading platform filter, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the outlet pipe 8 does not have a moisture content meter probe hole 10 for installing a moisture content meter. This configuration eliminates the moisture content measurement function compared to Embodiment 1.

[0049] The embodiments described above are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The detailed description of the embodiments of this application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An oil unloading platform filter, characterized in that: The device includes an outer shell; inside the outer shell, there is a partition that divides the interior into upper and lower layers. The partition has through holes, and a basket filter screen is installed at each through hole to filter crude oil passing through the through holes. The basket filter screen has filter holes distributed on it and extends downward at the bottom. The outer shell is equipped with an inlet, an outlet, a gas balance pipe, and a heating component. The inlet and outlet are connected to the upper and lower layers inside the outer shell, respectively. The inlet is used to connect to an external tank truck, and the outlet is connected to a zero-position tank through an outlet pipe. The two ends of the gas balance pipe are connected to the top inside the outer shell and the top inside the zero-position tank, respectively. The heating component is used to heat the crude oil inside the outer shell.

2. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The basket filter screen has a flange at the top, and the basket filter screen passes through the through hole and is hung on the partition plate through the flange.

3. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the outer casing is provided with a loading and unloading port, which is sized to allow the basket filter screen to enter and exit. The loading and unloading port on the outer casing is provided with an opening and closing component that can seal and open the loading and unloading port.

4. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The opening and closing assembly is a quick-opening blind plate. One side of the quick-opening blind plate is hinged to the outer shell, and the other side is connected to the outer shell through a movable hook. The quick-opening blind plate adopts a screw-tight sealing method and a side-opening opening method.

5. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet pipeline is equipped with a probe hole for installing a moisture content analyzer.

6. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The probe of the moisture content meter is located at the bend of the outlet pipe and points towards the outlet.

7. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element uses a heating coil, and the working area of ​​the heating coil is located inside the housing and at the bottom of the housing.

8. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The end seal of the heating coil extends out of the outer casing.

9. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell is rectangular in shape, with circular through holes. The basket filter is cylindrical with an open top, and the inlet and outlet sections are circular.

10. The oil unloading platform filter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet pipeline is a fixed pipeline.