Steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering

By incorporating a detachable filter assembly and a telescopic connecting pipe into the condensate trap, the problems of incomplete filtration and improper condensate treatment in traditional condensate traps are solved. This achieves anti-clogging of impurities, reduces maintenance costs, ensures continuous operation of steam pipelines, and improves work efficiency.

CN224567141UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28HEFEI HUAFENG HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI HUAFENG HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional steam traps lack effective filtration structures, leading to impurities clogging the steam traps, increasing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the simple condensate treatment methods result in water waste and heat loss, affecting the continuous operation of steam pipelines.

Method used

A hydrophobic device including a detachable filter assembly and a telescopic connecting pipe was designed. The filter assembly is distributed on both sides of the hydrophobic valve to achieve dual filtration. The connecting pipe is detachably connected to the storage tank, and the storage tank can be easily replaced by a translational support mechanism.

Benefits of technology

To prevent impurities from clogging steam traps, reduce maintenance costs, ensure pipeline safety, avoid waste of water and heat, and guarantee the continuous operation and efficiency of steam pipelines.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam pipeline drainage device for heat engineering, including the drainage branch pipe of being connected on steam pipeline, set up the drainage valve and the storage bucket for storing condensate water on the drainage branch pipe, be provided with filter assembly on the drainage branch pipe, and filter assembly distributes the both sides of drainage valve, and filter assembly can detachable setting is in the drainage pipe, and the water outlet of drainage valve is provided with the connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe with storage bucket is detachable connection, and the translation support mechanism is established to the below of storage bucket, and the translation support mechanism is provided with two placement sites, and each placement site can place a storage bucket. The scheme is through setting detachable filter assembly in the drainage branch pipe, realizes double filtration, prevents the impurity and blocks the drainage valve. The telescopic design of connecting pipe cooperates with the translation support mechanism, makes the storage barrel change convenient, need not stop, guarantees steam pipeline continuous operation, improves work efficiency, and storage barrel collects condensate, avoids water resource and heat waste.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] In the field of drainage devices, and more specifically, this invention relates to a drainage device for steam pipelines used in thermal engineering. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of thermal engineering, the normal operation of steam pipelines is crucial, and the performance of condensate traps, as an important component of steam pipeline systems, directly affects the operating efficiency and safety of the pipelines.

[0003] Currently, traditional steam pipe condensate traps used in thermal engineering have some significant technical shortcomings in practical applications. Firstly, existing traps lack effective filtration structures, or the filter components are mostly fixed installations, making disassembly and cleaning difficult. During the operation of steam pipes, the condensate formed by the condensation of steam often carries impurities, rust, and other particulate matter. Without reliable filtration measures, these impurities easily clog the steam traps, affecting their normal operation. This not only increases equipment maintenance costs but may also lead to problems such as water accumulation and water hammer due to poor drainage, seriously threatening the safe operation of the pipeline.

[0004] On the other hand, traditional condensate traps handle condensate in a relatively simple way, usually by simply discharging it. This not only wastes water resources but also causes the heat contained in the condensate to be lost. Moreover, existing storage structures often only store a single item at a time. When the storage container is full, the system needs to be shut down for processing, which affects the continuous operation of the steam pipeline and reduces work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a steam pipe drainage device for thermal engineering, so as to solve the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides a steam pipe drainage device for thermal engineering, including a drainage branch pipe connected to the steam pipe, a drainage valve installed on the drainage branch pipe, and a storage tank for storing condensate.

[0007] A filter assembly is installed on the drain branch pipe. The filter assembly is distributed on both sides of the drain valve and is detachably installed on the drain branch pipe. A connecting pipe is installed at the outlet of the drain valve and is detachably connected to the storage tank. A translation support mechanism is installed below the storage tank. The translation support mechanism has two placement positions, each of which can hold one storage tank.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the hydrophobic branch pipe is provided with a slot, and the filter assembly is inserted into the slot.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the filter assembly includes a mounting base and two filter screens spaced apart on the mounting base. A sealing ring is provided between the mounting base and the slot, and the mounting base and the slot are fixed by bolts.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the slot is provided with two sets of limiting guide grooves, which respectively limit the two filter screens.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting pipe includes a fixed pipe, a telescopic pipe, and a connector connected sequentially from top to bottom. The fixed pipe is equipped with a manual valve, and the connecting pipe is inserted and fixed to the inlet of the storage tank.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the translation support mechanism includes a translation guide rail and a support plate slidably disposed on the translation guide rail, with the placement position located on the support plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a positioning block is provided on the translation guide rail, and when the support plate contacts the positioning block, the storage bucket is located directly below the connecting pipe.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution are:

[0015] This solution achieves dual filtration by installing a detachable filter component in the drain branch pipe, preventing impurities from clogging the drain valve, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring pipeline safety. The telescopic design of the connecting pipe, combined with the translational support mechanism, makes it easy to replace the storage tank without stopping the machine, ensuring continuous operation of the steam pipeline and improving work efficiency. The storage tank collects condensate, avoiding waste of water resources and heat. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the filter assembly of this utility model in the pulled-out state.

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter assembly and slot structure of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1 Steam pipe, 2 Drainage branch pipe, 3 Drainage valve, 4 Storage tank, 5 Slot, 6 Filter assembly, 7 Mounting base, 8 Filter screen, 9 Sealing ring, 10 Limiting guide groove, 11 Connecting pipe, 12 Fixing pipe, 13 Telescopic pipe, 14 Connector, 15 Translation support mechanism, 16 Translation guide rail, 17 Support plate, 18 Positioning block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a steam pipeline condensate draining device for thermal engineering, including a condensate draining branch pipe 2 connected to a steam pipeline 1, a condensate draining valve 3 installed on the condensate draining branch pipe 2, and a storage tank 4 for storing condensate. Steam in the steam pipeline 1 condenses to form condensate, which flows through the condensate draining branch pipe 2 to the condensate draining valve 3. The condensate draining valve 3 controls the discharge of condensate, and the discharged condensate enters the storage tank 4 for storage.

[0023] A filter assembly 6 is installed on the drain branch pipe 2. The filter assembly 6 is distributed on both sides of the drain valve 3 and is detachably mounted on the drain branch pipe. When condensate flows through the drain branch pipe 2, the filter assembly 6 filters impurities, rust, and other particulate matter in the condensate, preventing impurities from clogging the drain valve 3, protecting the drain valve 3 for normal operation, reducing equipment maintenance costs, and lowering the risk of water accumulation and water hammer in the pipeline due to poor drainage, thereby improving the safety and stability of pipeline operation. Furthermore, because the filter assembly 6 is detachable, it is convenient to disassemble, clean, or replace it periodically.

[0024] The drainage branch pipe 2 is provided with a slot 5, and the filter assembly 6 is inserted into the slot 5. The filter assembly 6 is connected to the drainage branch pipe 2 through the slot 5. During installation, the filter assembly 6 is inserted into the slot 5, and during disassembly, it is pulled out of the slot 5, which is simple to operate.

[0025] The filter assembly 6 includes a mounting base 7 and two filter screens 8 spaced apart on the mounting base 7. A sealing ring 9 is provided between the mounting base 7 and the slot 5, and the mounting base 7 and the slot 5 are fixed by bolts. Two sets of limiting guide grooves 10 are provided in the slot 5, and the two sets of limiting guide grooves 10 respectively limit the movement of the two filter screens 8.

[0026] In the above scheme, two filter screens 8 are spaced apart on the mounting base 7 to form a double filtration, improving the filtration effect while ensuring the cleanliness of the hot water stored in the storage tank 4. After the mounting base 7 is inserted into the slot 5, it is fixed with bolts to ensure a firm connection. The sealing ring 9 is designed to prevent condensate leakage. The limiting guide groove 10 limits the position of the filter screens 8, ensuring that the filter screens 8 remain stable during the filtration process.

[0027] The outlet of the drain valve 3 is provided with a connecting pipe 11, which is detachably connected to the storage tank 4. A translation support mechanism 15 is provided below the storage tank 4, and the translation support mechanism 15 is provided with two placement positions, each of which can hold one storage tank 4.

[0028] The connecting pipe 11 includes a fixed pipe 12, a telescopic pipe 13, and a connector 14 connected sequentially from top to bottom. A manual valve is installed on the fixed pipe 12, and the connector 14 is inserted and fixedly connected to the inlet of the storage tank 4. The fixed pipe 12 is fixed to the outlet of the drain valve 3, and the telescopic pipe 13 can be adjusted to extend or retract according to the position of the storage tank 4, facilitating the insertion of the connector 14 into the inlet of the storage tank 4. The manual valve is used to control the discharge of condensate. When the storage tank 4 needs to be replaced, the manual valve is closed, and the connection between the connector 14 and the storage tank 4 is disconnected, allowing for replacement.

[0029] The translation support mechanism 15 includes a translation guide rail 16 and a support plate 17 slidably disposed on the translation guide rail 16, with the placement position located on the support plate 17. A positioning block 18 is provided on the translation guide rail 16, and when the support plate contacts the positioning block 18, the storage tank 4 is located directly below the connecting pipe 11.

[0030] In the above scheme, the support plate 17 can slide on the translation guide rail 16. By sliding the support plate 17, the storage tank 4 is moved to directly below the connecting pipe 11. When the support plate 17 contacts the positioning block 18, the storage tank 4 is accurately positioned. The translation support mechanism 15 is provided with two placement positions, which can hold two storage tanks 4. When one storage tank 4 is full, the support plate 17 is slid to move the other storage tank 4 below the connecting pipe 11 to continue storing condensate. This achieves rapid replacement of the storage tank 4 without stopping the machine, ensuring continuous operation of the steam pipeline 1 and improving work efficiency. The positioning block 18 ensures that the storage tank 4 is accurately positioned, ensuring that condensate can flow smoothly into the storage tank 4.

[0031] This solution achieves dual filtration by installing a detachable filter component in the drain branch pipe, preventing impurities from clogging the drain valve, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring pipeline safety. The telescopic design of the connecting pipe, combined with the translational support mechanism, makes it easy to replace the storage tank without stopping the machine, ensuring continuous operation of the steam pipeline and improving work efficiency. The storage tank collects condensate, avoiding waste of water resources and heat.

[0032] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering, characterized in that: Includes a drain branch pipe connected to a steam pipe, a drain valve installed on the drain branch pipe, and a storage tank for storing condensate. A filter assembly is installed on the drain branch pipe. The filter assembly is distributed on both sides of the drain valve and is detachably installed on the drain branch pipe. A connecting pipe is installed at the outlet of the drain valve and is detachably connected to the storage tank. A translation support mechanism is installed below the storage tank. The translation support mechanism has two placement positions, each of which can hold one storage tank.

2. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage branch pipe is provided with a slot, and the filter assembly is inserted into the slot.

3. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter assembly includes a mounting base and two filter screens spaced apart on the mounting base. A sealing ring is provided between the mounting base and the slot, and the mounting base and the slot are fixed by bolts.

4. A steam pipeline drainage device for thermal engineering according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slot is provided with two sets of limiting guide grooves, which limit the two filter screens respectively.

5. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe includes a fixed pipe, a telescopic pipe and a connector connected in sequence from top to bottom. The fixed pipe is equipped with a manual valve, and the connecting pipe is inserted and fixed to the inlet of the storage tank.

6. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation support mechanism includes a translation guide rail and a support plate slidably disposed on the translation guide rail, with the placement position located on the support plate.

7. A steam pipe drain device for thermal engineering according to claim 6, characterized in that: The translation guide rail is equipped with a positioning block. When the support plate contacts the positioning block, the storage bucket is located directly below the connecting pipe.