Water-saving air cooler water replenishment control device
By using a two-tank air cooler water tank structure and multi-way valve control, the problems of scaling and water waste in the air cooler are solved, achieving efficient water recycling and cooling effects.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LINYI IRON & STEEL INVESTMENT GRP SPECIAL STEEL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Air coolers are prone to scaling when using return water from the water tank, which affects normal operation and results in significant water waste.
It adopts a two-box air cooler water tank structure, and realizes the replenishment of new water and multiple uses through circulation pump and multi-way valve control. Combined with the design of inclined plate and top plate, it improves water flow and dust prevention effect.
It effectively avoids pipe blockage, improves cooling effect, reduces water waste, and achieves rational use and recycling of water.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air cooler water supply technology, specifically a water-saving air cooler water supply control device. Background Technology
[0002] An air cooler is a type of heat exchanger widely used in petrochemical and oil and gas processing industries for condensation and cooling. An air cooler typically consists of main components such as tube bundles, tube boxes, fans, louvers, and a frame.
[0003] When air coolers are used in workshops, water needs to be transported into the air cooler for heat exchange, and then transported to the return water tank for recycling. The water in the return water tank often comes not only from the water circulating from the air cooler, but also from other circulating water. This can easily lead to a high calcium content in the water in the return water tank. When this water is directly transported into the pipes inside the air cooler, it can easily cause scaling, affecting the normal use of the air cooler. Utility Model Content This invention provides a water-saving air cooler water supply control device to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.
[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A water-saving air cooler water replenishment control device includes a return water tank and two air cooler water tanks located above the return water tank. The air cooler inlet is connected to the outlet of a first three-way valve via a horizontal pipe. A circulation pump is installed on the horizontal pipe. The first inlet of the first three-way valve is connected to an external water source via a water replenishment pipe. The air cooler outlet is connected to the inlet of a main three-way valve via a connecting pipe. The two outlets of the main three-way valve are respectively connected to the corresponding air cooler water tanks. The bottom surface of the air cooler water tank is connected to the inlet of a branch three-way valve. The first and second outlets of the branch three-way valves are respectively connected to the return water tank and the second inlet of the first three-way valve.
[0005] In operation, new chilled water from the water source, aided by a circulating pump, flows through a water supply pipe into the first three-way valve, then into the horizontal pipe, and finally into the air cooler. Water flowing out of the air cooler enters the left air cooler water tank, where it re-enters the air cooler via a branch three-way valve and then back into the first three-way valve, thus achieving recirculation. After several cycles, the water in the left air cooler water tank is replenished through the first three-way valve. After a period of operation, before the new water reaches the main three-way valve, it flows through the main three-way valve into the right air cooler water tank for further circulation. Meanwhile, the water that has circulated multiple times in the left air cooler water tank enters the return water pool via a branch three-way valve, allowing it to be used for other water replenishment points, thus achieving efficient water utilization. Furthermore, the dual air cooler water tanks ensure that water discharge does not affect normal operation.
[0006] Preferably, the return water tank is connected to the first inlet of the second three-way valve, the second inlet of the second three-way valve is connected to the outlet of the first three-way valve, and the outlet of the second three-way valve is connected to the inlet of the horizontal pipe. By using the second three-way valve, when the water source is unavailable, the water in the return water tank can be used to temporarily supplement the water supply to the air cooler. When the water source is available, the second three-way valve prevents the supplemented water from flowing back into the return water tank.
[0007] Preferably, the second outlets of the branch three-way valves are connected to the main outlet pipe, and the main outlet pipe is connected to a connecting outlet pipe, which is connected to the second inlet of the first three-way valve.
[0008] Preferably, the air cooler water tank is provided with multiple inclined plates from top to bottom. The inclined plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the air cooler water tank in sequence. One end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the upper part of the air cooler water tank, and the other end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the outlet end of the main three-way valve. The inclined plates can increase the flow time of water in the air cooler water tank, thereby achieving better heat dissipation.
[0009] Preferably, the air cooler water tank is provided with a top plate, the bottom surface of which convexes from top to bottom towards the middle. The top plate is fixedly fitted onto the water inlet branch pipe. The top plate can prevent dust from entering the air cooler water tank and avoid contamination of the water inside the tank. The convex shape of the bottom surface of the top plate from top to bottom towards the middle ensures better heat dissipation.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The use of this application can replenish the air cooler with new water through the water supply pipe, which can not only effectively avoid pipe blockage, but also greatly improve the cooling effect. The air cooler water tank can realize the multiple recycling of the water that enters the air cooler, reduce the waste of water resources, and after several cycles, the water can enter the return water pool for recycling in other places. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0013] As shown in the figure: 1. Return water tank; 2. Air cooler; 3. First three-way valve; 4. Second three-way valve; 5. Main three-way valve; 6. Branch three-way valve; 7. Circulation pump; 8. Water supply pipe; 9. Top plate; 10. Inclined plate; 11. Air cooler water tank. Detailed Implementation
[0014] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0015] A water-saving air cooler water supply control device, such as Figure 1 As shown. It includes a return water tank 1 and two air cooler water tanks 11 located above the return water tank 1. The inlet of the air cooler 2 is connected to the outlet of the first three-way valve 3 via a horizontal pipe. A circulation pump 7 is installed on the horizontal pipe. The first inlet of the first three-way valve 3 is connected to an external water source via a water supply pipe 8. The outlet of the air cooler 2 is connected to the inlet of a main three-way valve 5 via a connecting pipe. The two outlets of the main three-way valve 5 are respectively connected to the corresponding air cooler water tank 11. The bottom surface of the air cooler water tank 11 is connected to the inlet of a branch three-way valve 6. The first outlet of the branch three-way valve 6 is connected to the return water tank 1. The second outlets of the branch three-way valve 6 are connected to each other via a main outlet pipe. The main outlet pipe is connected to a connecting outlet pipe, which is connected to the second inlet of the first three-way valve 3.
[0016] In use, new chilled water from the water source, aided by the circulation pump 7, flows through the water supply pipe 8 into the first three-way valve 3, then through the first three-way valve 3 into the horizontal pipe, and finally into the air cooler 2. Water flowing out of the air cooler 2 enters the left air cooler water tank 11, and then, through the branch three-way valve 6, re-enters the first three-way valve 3, thus re-entering the air cooler 2 for recycling. After circulating several times, the water in the left air cooler water tank 11 is replenished to the air cooler 2 through the first three-way valve 3. Before the fresh water reaches the main three-way valve 5 after a period of operation, the fresh water from the air cooler 2 enters the right air cooler water tank 11 through the main three-way valve 5 and is circulated in the right air cooler water tank 11. Meanwhile, the water that has circulated multiple times in the left air cooler water tank 11 enters the return water pool 1 through the branch three-way valve 6, so that the water can be used for other water replenishment positions, thereby further realizing the rational use of water. At the same time, the setting of the two air cooler water tanks 11 ensures that the water discharged from the air cooler water tanks 11 will not affect normal use.
[0017] The return water tank 1 is connected to the first inlet of the second three-way valve 4, the second inlet of the second three-way valve 4 is connected to the outlet of the first three-way valve 3, and the outlet of the second three-way valve 4 is connected to the inlet of the horizontal pipe. By using the second three-way valve 4, when the water source is unavailable, the water in the return water tank 1 can be used to temporarily supplement the water supply to the air cooler 2. When the water source is available, the second three-way valve 4 prevents the supplemented water from flowing back into the return water tank 1.
[0018] The air cooler water tank 11 is provided with multiple inclined plates 10 from top to bottom. The inclined plates 10 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the air cooler water tank 11 in sequence. One end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the upper part of the air cooler water tank 11, and the other end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the outlet end of the main three-way valve 5. The inclined plates 10 can increase the flow time of water in the air cooler water tank 11, thereby achieving better heat dissipation.
[0019] The air cooler water tank 11 is provided with a top plate 9. The bottom surface of the top plate 9 protrudes from top to bottom towards the middle. The top plate 9 is fixedly sleeved on the water inlet branch pipe. The top plate 9 can prevent dust from entering the air cooler water tank 11 and prevent the water in the air cooler water tank 11 from being contaminated. The bottom surface of the top plate 9 protrudes from top to bottom towards the middle, which can ensure that the heat dissipates better.
[0020] The use of this application allows for the replenishment of new water to the air cooler 2 via the water supply pipe 8, which not only effectively avoids pipe blockage but also greatly improves the cooling effect. The air cooler water tank 11 enables the water that enters the air cooler 2 to be recycled multiple times, reducing water waste. After several cycles, the water can enter the return water tank 1 for reuse in other places.
[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this 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 of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A water-saving air cooler water supply control device, characterized in that: The system includes a return water tank and two air cooler water tanks located above the return water tank. The inlet of the air cooler is connected to the outlet of the first three-way valve via a horizontal pipe. A circulation pump is installed on the horizontal pipe. The first inlet of the first three-way valve is connected to an external water source via a water supply pipe. The outlet of the air cooler is connected to the inlet of a main three-way valve via a connecting pipe. The two outlets of the main three-way valve are respectively connected to the corresponding air cooler water tanks. The bottom surface of the air cooler water tank is connected to the inlet of a branch three-way valve. The first and second outlets of the branch three-way valves are respectively connected to the return water tank and the second inlet of the first three-way valve.
2. The water-saving air cooler water supply control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The return water tank is connected to the first inlet end of the second three-way valve, the second inlet end of the second three-way valve is connected to the outlet end of the first three-way valve, and the outlet end of the second three-way valve is connected to the inlet end of the horizontal pipe.
3. The water-saving air cooler water supply control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second outlet of the branch three-way valve is connected to the main outlet pipe, which is connected to a connecting outlet pipe, which is connected to the second inlet of the first three-way valve.
4. The water-saving air cooler water supply control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air cooler water tank has multiple inclined plates arranged from top to bottom. The inclined plates are fixedly connected to the two sides of the air cooler water tank in sequence. One end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the upper part of the air cooler water tank, and the other end of the water inlet branch pipe is connected to the outlet end of the main three-way valve.
5. The water-saving air cooler water supply control device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air cooler water tank is provided with a top plate, the bottom surface of which bulges from top to bottom towards the middle, and the top plate is fixedly sleeved on the water inlet branch pipe.