An industrial steam-water mixture recovery device

By designing an industrial steam-water mixture recovery device, which utilizes steel plates and condensate pipes within the tower for steam-water separation and combines them with an automated control system, the problem of water waste caused by direct discharge of steam-water mixtures is solved, and water resource recycling and stable operation of the device are achieved.

CN224552134UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24XINJIANG GUANGHUI COAL CLEANING & REFINING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINJIANG GUANGHUI COAL CLEANING & REFINING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-04
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Direct discharge of steam-water mixtures in industrial production leads to water waste and increases production costs.

Method used

Design an industrial steam-water mixture recovery device that uses components such as a tower, steel plate, condensate pipe and water storage tank for steam-water separation and condensation. Combined with a PLC controller and liquid level sensor, it realizes automated control to ensure condensation effect and pressure stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces water waste, lowers production costs, improves the stability and safety of equipment operation, and enables the recycling of steam-water mixtures.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of steam -water mixture recovery, specifically disclose a kind of industrial steam -water mixture recovery device, including tower body and circulating water pool, water inlet pipe and condensate pipe are respectively communicated in tower body, water inlet pipe is located in the directly below of condensate pipe, two steel plates are equipped in the inner wall of tower body between water inlet pipe and condensate pipe, several through holes are evenly equipped on each steel plate, water storage bin is communicated in the bottom of tower body, water storage bin is communicated with the drain pipe for connecting circulating water pool, valve one and valve two are respectively equipped on condensate pipe and drain pipe. Directly discharge steam -water mixture at present, water resources are wasted, and the problem of increasing production cost. The utility model uses the through hole on steel plate and steam -water self gravity in tower body, so that part of condensate falls into water storage bin in the steam rising process, realizes preliminary steam -water separation and recovery, effectively reduces the water resource waste caused by direct discharge.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carbonated beverage mixture recycling technology, specifically to an industrial carbonated beverage mixture recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes, steam is widely used for heating, driving, and other purposes. After steam is transported in pipelines and completes its heat exchange or work tasks, it gradually condenses to form condensate. At this time, some uncondensed water vapor often remains, and the two mix to form a steam-water mixture. The sources of steam-water mixtures are quite diverse, including steam heating, tracing condensate, low-pressure steam showers, and steam generated from deaerator oxygen removal.

[0003] Currently, these carbonated beverage mixtures are being discharged directly, resulting in a significant waste of precious water resources. This exacerbates the already water-scarce industrial sector and increases production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an industrial steam-water mixture recovery device to solve the problem of direct discharge of steam-water mixtures, which leads to the waste of water resources and increases production costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the basic solution provided by this utility model is as follows: an industrial steam-water mixture recovery device, comprising a tower body and a circulating water tank, wherein an inlet pipe and a condensate pipe are respectively connected to the tower body, the inlet pipe being located directly below the condensate pipe, two steel plates are provided on the inner wall of the tower body between the inlet pipe and the condensate pipe, each steel plate having a plurality of through holes evenly distributed thereon, a water storage tank is connected to the bottom of the tower body, and a drain pipe for connecting to the circulating water tank is connected to the water storage tank, wherein a valve one and a valve two are respectively provided on the condensate pipe and the drain pipe.

[0006] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: An industrial steam-water mixture recovery device, when it is necessary to recover the steam-water mixture, firstly, the steam-water mixture enters the tower body through the inlet pipe. At the outlet end of the inlet pipe, the water vapor moves upward and the water flows downward. At the same time, the condensate is sprayed into the tower body through the condensate pipe and flows downward through the through holes on the two steel plates. It comes into contact with the upward-moving water vapor and condenses into water. Under the action of gravity, the condensed water falls into the water storage tank. When the liquid level in the water storage tank is too high, the water in the water storage tank is discharged into the circulating water pool by opening valve two, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of the steam-water mixture.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the steam-water mixture enters the tower body through the inlet pipe, and in the tower body, the through holes on the steel plate and the gravity of the steam and water itself are used to make some of the condensate fall into the water storage tank through the through holes during the steam rise, thus realizing the initial steam-water separation and recovery. The pressure in the tower body and the drainage of the water storage tank can be adjusted by the valves on the condensate pipe and the drain pipe, ensuring the basic operation of the device and effectively reducing the waste of water resources caused by direct discharge.

[0008] Option 2, a preferred option of the basic option, involves filling the space between the two steel plates with Pall rings. After filling the space between the two steel plates with Pall rings, the Pall rings increase the contact area and residence time of the steam and water, allowing the steam to have more opportunities to exchange heat with the Pall rings and condensate during its ascent, thereby further improving the condensation effect.

[0009] Option 3, a preferred option of the basic scheme, involves installing a thermometer on the inlet pipe. The thermometer is electrically connected to a PLC controller, which is in turn electrically connected to valve one. The thermometer and PLC controller, along with valve one, allow for real-time monitoring of the steam and water temperature within the inlet pipe. Based on the temperature signal, the PLC controller intelligently controls valve one to adjust the condensate flow rate. When the temperature is too high, the condensate flow rate is increased to enhance condensation; when the temperature is too low, the flow rate is appropriately reduced to avoid excessive condensation affecting the pressure balance within the tower, ensuring effective condensation and stable pressure within the tower, and improving the stability and reliability of the device operation.

[0010] Option 4, a preferred embodiment of the basic option, involves installing a level sensor on the inner top wall of the water storage tank, which is electrically connected to valve two. This level sensor accurately monitors the water level within the tank. When the water level reaches the set upper limit, the level sensor triggers valve two to open, promptly draining water from the tank into the circulating water pool to prevent overflow. When the water level falls below the set lower limit, valve two remains closed to prevent backflow of water from the circulating water pool or air from entering the system, ensuring automated control of the device's drainage.

[0011] Option 5, which is a preferred option of the basic option, is that a steam-water separator is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe inside the tower body; the steam-water separator at one end of the water inlet pipe inside the tower body can perform preliminary separation when the steam-water mixture enters the tower body.

[0012] Option 6, a preferred option of the basic scheme, features a pressure relief pipe at the top of the tower body, a pressure relief valve on the pipe, and a pressure sensor inside the tower body, electrically connected to the pressure relief valve. The pressure sensor monitors the pressure inside the tower body in real time. If the pressure exceeds a set safety threshold, the pressure sensor immediately triggers the pressure relief valve to open, releasing pressure through the pipe. This prevents explosions, leaks, and other safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the equipment and reducing safety risks during production. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments: The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 1. Tower body, 2. Inlet pipe, 3. Condensate pipe, 4. Steel plate, 5. Water storage tank, 6. Circulating water pool, 7. Drain pipe, 8. Valve 1, 9. Valve 2, 10. Pall ring, 11. Thermometer, 12. Liquid level sensor, 13. Steam-water separator, 14. Pressure relief pipe, 15. Pressure relief valve, 16. Pressure sensor.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown: An industrial steam-water mixture recovery device includes a tower body 1 and a circulating water tank 6. A water inlet pipe 2 and a condensate pipe 3 are connected to the tower body 1 respectively. The water inlet pipe 2 is located directly below the condensate pipe 3. One end of the water inlet pipe 2 inside the tower body 1 is connected to a steam-water separator 13. The steam-water separator 13 is an MQF cyclone type steam-water separator. Two steel plates 4 are provided on the inner wall of the tower body between the water inlet pipe 2 and the condensate pipe 3. Pall rings 10 are filled between the two steel plates 4. Several through holes are evenly provided on each steel plate 4. A water storage tank 5 is connected to the bottom of the tower body 1. A drain pipe 7 for connecting to the circulating water tank 6 is connected to the water storage tank 5. A valve 8 and a valve 9 are respectively provided on the condensate pipe 3 and the drain pipe 7. A thermometer 11 is provided on the water inlet pipe 2. The thermometer 11 is electrically connected to a PLC controller. The PLC controller is electrically connected to the valve 8. A liquid level sensor 12 is provided on the inner wall of the top of the water storage tank 5. The liquid level sensor 12 is electrically connected to the valve 9. The top of the tower body 1 is equipped with a pressure relief pipe 14, and a pressure relief valve 15 is installed on the pressure relief pipe 14. A pressure sensor 16 is installed inside the tower body 1, and the pressure sensor 16 is electrically connected to the pressure relief valve 15.

[0016] The implementation method of this embodiment is as follows: When it is necessary to recycle the steam-water mixture, the steam-water mixture first enters the tower body 1 through the water inlet pipe 2. The steam-water separator 13 of the water inlet pipe 2 will perform preliminary separation of the steam-water mixture. The principle is that the steam-water mixture enters the cylinder of the steam-water separator 13 from the inlet. After entering the cylinder, the steam-water mixture forms a high-speed rotating airflow. The high-speed rotating steam-water mixture generates a strong centrifugal force. The centrifugal force can make the water droplets in the steam-water mixture be thrown towards the inner wall of the cylinder. Because the density of water is much greater than that of steam, under the same rotation conditions, the centrifugal force on the water droplets is greater and they are easier to separate. The water droplets thrown towards the inner wall of the cylinder slide down along the inner wall of the cylinder under the action of gravity and fall into the water storage tank. The separated water vapor is discharged from the top of the steam-water separator 13. At the same time, the condensate is sprayed into the tower body 1 through the condensate pipe 3 and flows downward through the through holes on the two steel plates 4. It comes into contact with the upward moving water vapor and condenses into water. Under the action of gravity, the condensed water falls into the water storage tank 5. When water vapor passes through steel plate 4, the flow path of the steam becomes tortuous and the contact area increases due to the through holes on steel plate 4 and the Pall rings 10 filling the space between the two steel plates 4, thereby further promoting the condensation of steam into water. The liquid level sensor 12 in the water storage tank 5 continuously monitors the liquid level. When the liquid level reaches the set value, the liquid level sensor 12 sends a signal to valve 9, causing it to open and drain the water in the water storage tank 5 into the circulating water pool 6, thus realizing the recycling of the steam-water mixture.

[0017] The thermometer 11 on the inlet pipe 2 monitors the inlet water temperature in real time and transmits the temperature signal to the PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the valve 8 on the condensate pipe 3 according to the preset temperature range, adjusts the flow rate of the condensate pipe 3, and ensures that the condensation effect in the tower body 1 is stable.

[0018] The pressure sensor 16 inside the tower body 1 monitors the pressure inside the tower body in real time. When the pressure exceeds the preset threshold, the pressure sensor 16 sends a signal to the pressure relief valve 15 to open and relieve pressure, ensuring the safe operation of the device.

[0019] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An industrial steam-water mixture recovery device, characterized in that, The tower includes a tower body (1) and a circulating water tank (6). The tower body (1) is connected to an inlet pipe (2) and a condensate pipe (3). The inlet pipe (2) is located directly below the condensate pipe (3). The inner wall of the tower body (1) between the inlet pipe (2) and the condensate pipe (3) is provided with two steel plates (4). Each steel plate (4) is provided with several through holes evenly. The bottom of the tower body (1) is connected to a water storage tank (5). The water storage tank (5) is connected to a drain pipe (7) for connecting to the circulating water tank (6). The condensate pipe (3) and the drain pipe (7) are respectively provided with valve one (8) and valve two (9).

2. The industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A Pall ring (10) is filled between the two steel plates (4).

3. The industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A thermometer (11) is provided on the water inlet pipe (2), and the thermometer (11) is electrically connected to a PLC controller. The PLC controller is electrically connected to valve one (8).

4. The industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank (5) is equipped with a liquid level sensor (12) on the top inner wall, and the liquid level sensor (12) is electrically connected to valve two (9).

5. The industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (2) is equipped with a steam-water separator (13) at one end inside the tower body (1).

6. The industrial steam-water mixture recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tower body (1) is provided with a pressure relief pipe (14) at the top, and a pressure relief valve (15) is provided on the pressure relief pipe (14). A pressure sensor (16) is provided inside the tower body (1), and the pressure sensor (16) is electrically connected to the pressure relief valve (15).