A plate washing device
By designing a plate heat exchanger cleaning device with a protective cover, and combining high-pressure cleaning and intelligent control, the problems of low safety and efficiency in plate heat exchanger cleaning have been solved, achieving an efficient and safe cleaning process and the recycling of water resources.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINJIANG MARKORCHEM
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing plate heat exchanger cleaning methods suffer from problems such as high safety risks associated with high-pressure water flow, low work efficiency, and high maintenance costs.
Design a cleaning device including a water tank, a cover plate, first and second cleaning mechanisms, and a conveying mechanism. It adopts a peripheral protective cover structure to achieve simultaneous cleaning from top and bottom, and is equipped with a controller and a recycling system. It combines high-pressure cleaning technology and optimized fluid dynamics structure.
It effectively avoids the safety risks of high-pressure water flow, shortens cleaning time, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces equipment damage and personnel risks, and achieves water resource recycling and green discharge.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of component cleaning devices, and in particular to a plate heat exchanger cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] Plate heat exchangers are used in the soda ash industry, synthetic ammonia, alcohol fermentation, material cooling, heating, evaporation and concentration, condensation, resin synthesis cooling, desalination processes, and heat recovery devices. They are widely used in metallurgy, mining, petroleum, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, food, chemical fiber, papermaking, textile, shipbuilding, and heating industries, and can be used for heating, cooling, evaporation, condensation, sterilization, and waste heat recovery.
[0003] Cleaning methods for heat exchangers generally include chemical cleaning and disassembly cleaning. Chemical cleaning uses nitric acid with corrosion inhibitors or cleaning agents, and heating can be used to improve cleaning efficiency. However, this significantly increases maintenance costs. Manual high-pressure jet disassembly cleaning carries higher risks and lower work efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a plate heat exchanger cleaning device to address the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A plate heat exchanger cleaning device includes: a water tank, a cover plate, a first cleaning mechanism, a second cleaning mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, and a second conveying mechanism. A plate inlet is provided on one side of the top of the water tank, and a plate outlet is provided on the other side of the top of the water tank. The cover plate is installed on the top of the water tank. The first cleaning mechanism, the second cleaning mechanism, the first conveying mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism are all installed in the water tank. The first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are both located between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are located one above and one below the plate movement trajectory, respectively.
[0006] The beneficial effects of adopting this utility model's technical solution are: the surrounding protective cover and simultaneous cleaning from top and bottom effectively avoid the safety risks associated with high-pressure water flow; it shortens cleaning time, increases cleaning efficiency, and reduces cleaning risks.
[0007] Furthermore, the water tank has a top opening structure, and the cover plate has a bottom opening structure, with the cover plate covering the top opening position of the water tank.
[0008] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the water tank and the cover plate form a protective cover, which effectively reduces equipment damage and personnel safety risks during the cleaning process.
[0009] Furthermore, the first cleaning mechanism, the second cleaning mechanism, the first conveying mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism are all connected to a controller.
[0010] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: it facilitates automatic cleaning control, comprehensively accelerates the cleaning process, and significantly shortens the cleaning cycle.
[0011] Furthermore, the plate inlet and the plate outlet are arranged opposite to each other, and the first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are arranged opposite to each other.
[0012] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: The plate inlet and outlet are positioned opposite each other, facilitating plate input and output and preventing plate jamming. The first and second cleaning mechanisms are positioned opposite each other, and with their optimized hydrodynamic structure and high-pressure cleaning technology, cleaning efficiency is significantly improved, ensuring rapid and thorough removal of fouling from the heat exchange plates. This effectively reduces equipment damage and personnel safety risks during the cleaning process.
[0013] Furthermore, the first cleaning mechanism has the same structure as the second cleaning mechanism. The first cleaning mechanism includes: multiple nozzles, cleaning valves, and cleaning pipelines. The multiple nozzles are all connected to the cleaning pipelines, and the cleaning valves are installed on the cleaning pipelines.
[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism have the same structure, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the cleaning mechanism; the setting of multiple nozzles increases the cleaning area and improves cleaning efficiency; and the setting of cleaning valves facilitates the start and stop of the cleaning operation.
[0015] Furthermore, the cleaning pipeline is connected to a water source.
[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it facilitates the supply of water to the cleaning unit.
[0017] Furthermore, the first conveying mechanism has the same structure as the second conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism includes multiple rollers, which are rotatably installed in the water tank. The rollers are cylindrical in shape.
[0018] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism have the same structure, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the conveying mechanism. The arrangement of multiple rollers facilitates the input and output of plates, reduces friction, and improves the stability and reliability of the cleaning device.
[0019] Furthermore, a discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the water tank, and a discharge valve is installed on the discharge pipe.
[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the installation of the discharge pipeline facilitates the discharge of cleaning water from inside the water tank; and the installation of the discharge valve facilitates the start and stop of the discharge operation.
[0021] Furthermore, the discharge pipeline is connected to a recycling and treatment system.
[0022] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the integrated recycling and treatment system can circulate and filter the cleaning water, achieving efficient integration of water resources and green discharge.
[0023] Furthermore, the water tank and the cover are made of stainless steel or plastic.
[0024] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: improving the corrosion resistance of the water tank and the cover plate, and preventing rust.
[0025] The advantages of this invention in its additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, 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 utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the plate heat exchanger cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] The reference numerals in the attached diagrams are as follows: 1. Water tank; 2. Cover plate; 3. First cleaning mechanism; 4. Second cleaning mechanism; 5. First conveying mechanism; 6. Second conveying mechanism; 7. Plate inlet; 8. Plate outlet; 9. Nozzle; 10. Cleaning valve; 11. Cleaning pipeline; 12. Roller; 13. Discharge pipeline; 14. Discharge valve. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0032] 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.
[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "horizontal," or "inner" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "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 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 according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] like Figure 1As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a plate heat exchanger cleaning device, including: a water tank 1, a cover plate 2, a first cleaning mechanism 3, a second cleaning mechanism 4, a first conveying mechanism 5, and a second conveying mechanism 6. A plate inlet 7 is provided on one side of the top of the water tank 1, and a plate outlet 8 is provided on the other side of the top of the water tank 1. The cover plate 2 is installed on the top of the water tank 1. The first cleaning mechanism 3, the second cleaning mechanism 4, the first conveying mechanism 5, and the second conveying mechanism 6 are all installed in the water tank 1. The first cleaning mechanism 3 and the second cleaning mechanism 4 are both located between the first conveying mechanism 5 and the second conveying mechanism 6. The first cleaning mechanism 3 and the second cleaning mechanism 4 are located one above and one below the plate movement trajectory, respectively.
[0036] The beneficial effects of adopting this utility model's technical solution are: the surrounding protective cover and simultaneous cleaning from top and bottom effectively avoid the safety risks associated with high-pressure water flow; it shortens cleaning time, increases cleaning efficiency, and reduces cleaning risks.
[0037] The water tank and cover can both be U-shaped structures. The movement trajectory of the plates can be from the plate inlet 7 to the plate outlet 8.
[0038] A plate heat exchanger is a type of plate heat exchanger, in which plates are installed.
[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the water tank 1 has a top opening structure, and the cover plate 2 has a bottom opening structure. The cover plate 2 is placed over the top opening of the water tank 1.
[0040] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the water tank and the cover plate form a protective cover, which effectively reduces equipment damage and personnel safety risks during the cleaning process.
[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the first cleaning mechanism 3, the second cleaning mechanism 4, the first conveying mechanism 5, and the second conveying mechanism 6 are all connected to a controller.
[0042] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: it facilitates automatic cleaning control, comprehensively accelerates the cleaning process, and significantly shortens the cleaning cycle.
[0043] The control methods, analysis methods, calculation methods, and processing methods of the controller are all existing technologies. Those skilled in the art can easily conceive of how to program and implement them based on actual needs, so they will not be elaborated here.
[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the plate inlet 7 and the plate outlet 8 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first cleaning mechanism 3 and the second cleaning mechanism 4 are arranged opposite to each other.
[0045] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: The plate inlet and outlet are positioned opposite each other, facilitating plate input and output and preventing plate jamming. The first and second cleaning mechanisms are positioned opposite each other, and with their optimized hydrodynamic structure and high-pressure cleaning technology, cleaning efficiency is significantly improved, ensuring rapid and thorough removal of fouling from the heat exchange plates. This effectively reduces equipment damage and personnel safety risks during the cleaning process.
[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the first cleaning mechanism 3 and the second cleaning mechanism 4 have the same structure. The first cleaning mechanism 3 includes: multiple nozzles 9, cleaning valves 10 and cleaning pipelines 11. The multiple nozzles 9 are all connected to the cleaning pipelines 11, and the cleaning valves 10 are installed on the cleaning pipelines 11.
[0047] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism have the same structure, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the cleaning mechanism; the setting of multiple nozzles increases the cleaning area and improves cleaning efficiency; and the setting of cleaning valves facilitates the start and stop of the cleaning operation.
[0048] The nozzle is a high-pressure nozzle, and the pressure range can be 5MPa-8MPa.
[0049] Furthermore, the cleaning pipeline 11 is connected to a water source.
[0050] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it facilitates the supply of water to the cleaning unit.
[0051] A water pump can be installed on the cleaning pipeline to deliver water to multiple nozzles.
[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, the first conveying mechanism 5 and the second conveying mechanism 6 have the same structure. The first conveying mechanism 5 includes a plurality of rollers 12, which are rotatably installed in the water tank 1. The rollers 12 are cylindrical structures.
[0053] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism have the same structure, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the conveying mechanism. The arrangement of multiple rollers facilitates the input and output of plates, reduces friction, and improves the stability and reliability of the cleaning device.
[0054] The rollers can be rotatably mounted in the water tank via sealed bearings at both ends. Multiple rollers can be located on the same horizontal plane.
[0055] As an alternative to rollers as the first transmission mechanism, a transmission belt can be used as the first transmission mechanism.
[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the water tank 1 is further connected to a discharge pipe 13, and a discharge valve 14 is installed on the discharge pipe 13.
[0057] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the installation of the discharge pipeline facilitates the discharge of cleaning water from inside the water tank; and the installation of the discharge valve facilitates the start and stop of the discharge operation.
[0058] Furthermore, the discharge pipeline 13 is connected to a recycling and treatment system.
[0059] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the integrated recycling and treatment system can circulate and filter the cleaning water, achieving efficient integration of water resources and green discharge.
[0060] Furthermore, the water tank 1 and the cover plate 2 are made of stainless steel or plastic.
[0061] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: improving the corrosion resistance of the water tank and the cover plate, and preventing rust.
[0062] Figure 1 In the diagram, the horizontal arrow between plate inlet 7 and plate outlet 8 represents the movement trajectory and direction of the plate. The arrow on cleaning pipe 11 represents the movement trajectory and direction of the cleaning water. The arrow on discharge pipe 13 represents the movement trajectory and direction of the cleaning water.
[0063] This utility model provides a plate heat exchanger cleaning device with a protective cover around the perimeter and simultaneous high-pressure cleaning from both top and bottom, effectively avoiding the safety risks of high-pressure water flow, while improving cleaning efficiency and reducing production costs. It also shortens cleaning time, increases cleaning efficiency, reduces cleaning risks, and integrates water resource recycling and discharge.
[0064] The high-efficiency plate heat exchanger cleaning device (plate heat exchanger cleaning device) provided in this embodiment of the invention achieves a comprehensive acceleration of the cleaning process and significantly shortens the cleaning cycle through innovative design and intelligent control system. With its optimized hydrodynamic structure and high-pressure cleaning technology, it significantly improves cleaning efficiency, ensuring rapid and thorough removal of fouling from the heat exchange plates. Simultaneously, the device is equipped with a safety protection mechanism, effectively reducing equipment damage and personnel safety risks during the cleaning process. In terms of water resource management, it integrates an advanced recycling and treatment system, enabling the recycling and filtration of cleaning water, achieving efficient water resource integration and green discharge, and practicing the concept of sustainable development.
[0065] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above-described method embodiments can be implemented by hardware related to program instructions. The aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the program performs the steps of the above-described method embodiments; and the aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disks, or optical disks.
[0066] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A plate heat exchanger cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The system includes a water tank, a cover plate, a first cleaning mechanism, a second cleaning mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, and a second conveying mechanism. The water tank has a plate inlet on one side of its top and a plate outlet on the other side of its top. The cover plate is installed on the top of the water tank. The first cleaning mechanism, the second cleaning mechanism, the first conveying mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism are all installed in the water tank. The first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are located between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are located one above and one below the plate movement trajectory, respectively.
2. The plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank has a top opening structure, and the cover plate has a bottom opening structure, with the cover plate covering the top opening of the water tank.
3. The plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cleaning mechanism, the second cleaning mechanism, the first conveying mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism are all connected to a controller.
4. The plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate inlet and the plate outlet are arranged opposite to each other, and the first cleaning mechanism and the second cleaning mechanism are arranged opposite to each other.
5. The plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cleaning mechanism has the same structure as the second cleaning mechanism. The first cleaning mechanism includes: multiple nozzles, cleaning valves, and cleaning pipelines. The multiple nozzles are all connected to the cleaning pipelines, and the cleaning valves are installed on the cleaning pipelines.
6. A plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning pipeline is connected to a water source.
7. A plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism has the same structure as the second conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism includes multiple rollers, which are rotatably installed in the water tank. The rollers are cylindrical in shape.
8. The plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank is connected to a discharge pipe, and a discharge valve is installed on the discharge pipe.
9. A plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The discharge pipeline is connected to a recycling and treatment system.
10. A plate heat exchanger cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank and the cover are made of stainless steel or plastic.