A volatile-preventing liquor storage device

By introducing a linkage system between a safety valve and a condenser into the liquor storage tank, the positive and negative pressure balance of the liquor storage tank is automatically controlled by the pressure difference. This solves the problems of volatilization and deformation of liquor storage tanks under high and low temperature conditions, and achieves safe storage of liquor and reduces losses.

CN224529561UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21JISHOU UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JISHOU UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-09-13
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Open-air liquor storage tanks are prone to pressure changes under high or low temperature conditions, which can cause liquor evaporation loss or tank deformation, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A safety valve is used to connect the condenser and the cooling water circulation system. The differential pressure is used to automatically control the condensation of liquor vapor or the replenishment of air. The positive and negative pressure balance of the liquor storage tank is achieved through a U-shaped liquid seal pipe and an interlocking automatic control device.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the loss of liquor due to evaporation and tank deformation, improves the safety of storage tanks, reduces liquor loss, and enhances the intelligent control of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of volatile liquor storage devices, including liquor storage tank and safety valve, liquor storage tank is connected condenser through safety valve, the condensate collecting pipe of condenser is connected back liquor storage tank through liquid seal pipe, condenser is communicated with atmosphere;The liquid seal pipe is U-shaped;The condenser is connected cooling water tower through cooling water circulating pump;Interlocking automatic control device is provided between the safety valve and cooling water circulating pump.The utility model is to apply safety valve and condenser to liquor storage tank, and set up cooler cooling water circulating device, when positive pressure, volatile liquor is condensed after passing through condenser, using potential difference backflow to storage tank to eliminate the volatile loss and security risk of liquor;When negative pressure, external air is automatically entered into liquor storage tank from condenser, avoid that liquor storage tank is in because of negative pressure and leads to tank body invagination deformation, bring security risk to tank body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquor storage technology, specifically to a liquor storage device that prevents volatilization. Background Technology

[0002] Many liquor storage tanks in distilleries are placed outdoors. In summer, when temperatures are high and sunlight is strong, the tank temperature can reach as high as 50°C, and the temperature of the liquor inside the tank can also reach close to 50°C. The internal pressure can reach about 30 kPa (gauge pressure). If no measures are taken to address the increased pressure, it may pose a safety hazard to the tank. Furthermore, because the pressure is greater than the external atmospheric pressure, it can cause the liquor inside the tank to evaporate and be lost. According to statistics from some distilleries, the liquor leakage loss caused by this factor can be as high as 10% per year.

[0003] In addition, during the summer and winter when there are large temperature differences between day and night, the temperature of the liquor inside the tank will drop significantly at night, and the internal pressure of the tank will be lower than the external atmospheric pressure. If no corresponding measures are taken, the tank may sink and deform, which will also pose a safety hazard to the tank.

[0004] Therefore, it is essential to design a volatile-resistant liquor storage device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a volatile-resistant liquor storage device to solve the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A volatile-resistant liquor storage device includes a liquor storage tank and a safety valve. The liquor storage tank is connected to a condenser via the safety valve. The condensate collection pipe of the condenser is connected back to the liquor storage tank via a liquid seal pipe. The condenser is in communication with the atmosphere.

[0008] The liquid seal tube is U-shaped.

[0009] The condenser is connected to a cooling water tower via a cooling water circulation pump.

[0010] An interlocking automatic control device is installed between the safety valve and the cooling water circulation pump.

[0011] When the temperature is high and the pressure in the liquor storage tank exceeds a certain value, the safety valve will automatically open due to the pressure difference. The liquor vapor in the tank then enters the condenser through a pipe for condensation. The condensed liquor then flows back to the storage tank through a U-shaped pipe, preventing evaporation loss. The U-shaped liquid seal pipe acts as a liquid seal, always storing condensate to prevent liquor vapor from escaping from the storage tank.

[0012] The coolant used in the condenser is recycled cooling water. After the cooling water temperature rises, it flows into the cooling tower and is sprayed down from the top of the cooling tower. A grid is installed in the middle of the cooling tower to allow outside air to enter and act as a coolant to cool the sprayed hot water. The cooled water after being cooled by the air is stored at the bottom of the cooling tower.

[0013] When the temperature is low and the pressure in the liquor storage tank is below a certain value, the safety valve will automatically open due to the negative pressure difference. External air will automatically enter the liquor storage tank from the condenser, preventing the negative pressure from forming in the liquor storage tank, which could cause the tank to sink and deform, thus posing a safety hazard to the tank.

[0014] The interlocking automatic control device installed between the safety valve and the cooling water circulation pump can automatically turn the cooling water circulation pump on and off according to the opening and closing of the safety valve, thus improving the level of intelligence.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are also as follows:

[0016] This invention applies a safety valve and a condenser to a liquor storage tank and installs a cooling water circulation device. Under positive pressure, the volatile liquor is condensed by the condenser and then flows back into the storage tank using the elevation difference to eliminate the loss of liquor due to evaporation and safety hazards. Under negative pressure, external air automatically enters the liquor storage tank from the condenser, preventing the tank from sinking and deforming due to negative pressure, which could pose a safety hazard to the tank.

[0017] The condenser can be automatically controlled based on the pressure inside the tank and the operation of the safety valve. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Baijiu storage tank; 2. Safety valve; 3. Condenser; 4. U-shaped liquid seal pipe; 5. Cooling tower; 6. Cooling water circulation pump; 7. Interlocking automatic control device. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] See Figure 1A volatile-resistant liquor storage device includes a liquor storage tank 1 and a safety valve 2. The liquor storage tank 1 is connected to a condenser 3 via the safety valve 2. The condensate collection pipe of the condenser 3 is connected back to the liquor storage tank 1 via a U-shaped liquid seal pipe 4. The condenser 3 is in communication with the atmosphere.

[0022] The condenser 3 is connected to the cooling water tower 5 via the cooling water circulation pump 6.

[0023] An interlocking automatic control device 7 is provided between the safety valve 2 and the cooling water circulation pump 6.

[0024] When the temperature is high and the pressure in the liquor storage tank 1 exceeds a certain value, the safety valve will automatically open due to the pressure difference. The liquor vapor in the storage tank will then enter the condenser 3 through the pipe for condensation. The condensed liquor will then flow back to the liquor storage tank 1 through the U-shaped liquid seal pipe 4, preventing the loss of liquor due to evaporation. The U-shaped liquid seal pipe 4 acts as a liquid seal, as it always stores condensate to prevent liquor vapor in the storage tank 1 from overflowing through this pipe.

[0025] The coolant in condenser 3 is recycled cooling water. After the cooling water temperature rises, it flows into cooling tower 5 and is sprayed down from the top of the cooling tower. A grid is installed in the middle of the cooling tower to allow outside air to enter as a coolant to cool the sprayed hot water. The cooling water after being cooled by the air is stored at the bottom of the cooling tower.

[0026] When the temperature is low and the pressure in the liquor storage tank 1 is below a certain value, the safety valve will automatically open due to the negative pressure difference. External air will automatically enter the liquor storage tank 1 from the condenser 3, preventing the liquor storage tank 1 from forming a negative pressure that could cause the tank to sink and deform, thus posing a safety hazard to the tank.

[0027] The interlocking automatic control device 7 installed between the safety valve 2 and the cooling water circulation pump 6 realizes the automatic opening and closing of the cooling water circulation pump according to the closing and opening of the safety valve, thereby improving the level of intelligence.

[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A volatile-resistant liquor storage device, comprising a liquor storage tank and a safety valve, characterized in that: The liquor storage tank is connected to the condenser via a safety valve. The condensate collection pipe of the condenser is connected back to the liquor storage tank via a liquid seal pipe. The condenser is open to the atmosphere.

2. The liquor storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid seal tube is U-shaped.

3. The liquor storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The condenser is connected to a cooling water tower via a cooling water circulation pump.

4. The liquor storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An interlocking automatic control device is installed between the safety valve and the cooling water circulation pump.