A platform for filter flow contrast testing and filtration demonstration
The integrated platform solves the problems of low data reliability and limited functionality of existing filter flow testing devices, enabling accurate flow measurement, intuitive flow comparison, and display of filtration effects, thereby improving testing efficiency and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LINHAI WEIXING NEW BUILDING MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing filter flow testing devices suffer from low data reliability, limited functionality, and cumbersome operation, making it impossible to compare flow rates and demonstrate filtration effects under parallel operating conditions.
An integrated platform was designed, comprising a water tank, a submersible pump, a dual-filter test unit, a flow meter, a pressure gauge, and an electric pressure pump, which can perform independent flow tests, parallel flow comparisons, and filtration effect demonstrations under the same pressure conditions.
It enables precise flow measurement, intuitive flow comparison, and data visualization, improving testing efficiency and accuracy, and simulating real-world usage scenarios to demonstrate filtering effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of HVAC water supply test equipment, specifically relating to a platform for filter flow comparison testing and filtration demonstration. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, filter flow testing mostly relies on theoretical calculations or makeshift devices, which has the following drawbacks:
[0003] 1. Low data reliability: Temporary platforms are susceptible to environmental interference, leading to deviations in test results;
[0004] 2. Limited functionality: It cannot compare traffic flow under parallel operating conditions, making it difficult to simulate real-world usage scenarios;
[0005] 3. Cumbersome operation: requires repeated adjustments to the pipeline, resulting in low efficiency;
[0006] 4. Unable to display the filtering effect. Utility Model Content
[0007] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a platform for filter flow comparison testing and filtration display. This integrated experimental platform can perform independent flow tests, parallel flow comparisons, and real-time data display on underfloor heating filters and pre-filters under the same pressure conditions, and compare and display the filtration effects of filters.
[0008] This utility model provides the following technical solution: A platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display includes a water tank, in which a submersible pump is installed. A dual-filter testing unit is provided above the water tank. The dual-filter testing unit includes a central pipeline and two filters to be tested, one and the other, arranged on both sides of the central pipeline. The two ends of the filters to be tested are respectively connected to the central pipeline through pipelines to form corresponding test loops. Each test loop is provided with a water outlet pipeline corresponding to the water tank. Ball valves for controlling the flow of water are provided on the pipelines and water outlet pipelines in the test loops. The lower end of the central pipeline is connected to the submersible pump and is connected to an electric pressure pump. A pressure gauge and a circulation pump for circulating the water in the pipeline of the dual-filter testing unit are provided on the central pipeline.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the intermediate pipeline is connected to the front end of the first and second filters under test via a four-way connector, and an exhaust valve is connected to the four-way connector; both the first and second filters under test are equipped with flow meters at their front ends.
[0010] Furthermore, the lower end of the intermediate pipeline is provided with a four-way connector. The rear end of the filter under test is connected to the four-way connector through pipeline one and pipeline two. The filter under test is connected to the four-way connector through pipeline three and pipeline four. The submersible pump and the electric pressure pump are connected to the four-way connector through the water supply pipeline.
[0011] Furthermore, one end of the first pipeline is connected to the rear end of the first filter to be tested, and the other end is connected to the second pipeline and one end of the outlet pipeline through a tee connector. The other end of the second pipeline is connected to the four-way connector at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline.
[0012] Furthermore, one end of the third pipe is connected to the rear end of the second filter to be tested, and the other end is connected to the fourth pipe and one end of the outlet pipe through a tee connector. The other end of the fourth pipe is connected to the four-way connector at the lower end of the middle pipe.
[0013] Furthermore, the upper end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the four-way connector at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline, and its lower end is connected to the submersible pump and the electric pressure pump through a three-way connector.
[0014] Furthermore, ball valves are provided between pipeline two and the intermediate pipeline, between pipeline four and the intermediate pipeline, on the two outlet pipelines, between the submersible pump and the water supply pipeline, and between the electric pressure pump and the water supply pipeline.
[0015] Furthermore, the water tank is equipped with two baffles located on both sides of the submersible pump, forming a sampling area between the two baffles and a comparison area between the two baffles and the side wall of the water tank; the outlets of the two water outlet pipes are located above the two comparison areas respectively.
[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned technology, the beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0017] This utility model integrates a dual-filter testing unit, a flow meter, and a pressure regulation system consisting of a pressure gauge, a floor heating circulation pump, an electric pressure pump, and a submersible pump through modular design, enabling it to achieve the following functions under the same water pressure:
[0018] 1) Independent flow rate test: Accurately measures the flow characteristics of a single filter;
[0019] 2) Parallel flow comparison: Visually demonstrates the impact of flow rate differences on system allocation;
[0020] 3) Visualized data output: Real-time flow data is displayed through the flow meter, improving testing efficiency and accuracy;
[0021] It also allows for comparison testing of the filtration effectiveness of filters. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of water flow during filtration effect testing using this utility model platform;
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of water flow during full-flow venting for flow testing using this new utility model platform;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of water flow when using this new platform to test the flow rate of a single filter; where 4a represents the flow rate test of filter two and 4b represents the flow rate test of filter one.
[0026] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the water flow when comparing the flow rates of two filter valves used in parallel simultaneously using this new utility model platform. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0028] Conversely, this utility model encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model as defined in the claims. Furthermore, to provide the public with a better understanding of this utility model, certain specific details are described in detail in the following description. However, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions.
[0029] Please see Figure 1 A platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter demonstration includes a water tank 1, a submersible pump 2 installed inside the water tank, and a dual filter test unit installed above the water tank 1.
[0030] Specifically, the water tank 1 is equipped with two partitions 18, which divide the water tank into three areas. The area between the two partitions 18 is the sampling area, and the two sides are the comparison areas for easy observation.
[0031] Specifically, the dual-filter test unit includes an intermediate pipeline 3 and two filters to be tested, namely filter 4 and filter 5, which are arranged on both sides of the intermediate pipeline 3.
[0032] The intermediate pipeline 3 is equipped with a circulation pump 7 and a pressure gauge 19, and four-way connectors 8 are installed at both the upper and lower ends.
[0033] The front end of the filter under test 4 is equipped with a flow meter 10, which is connected to the four-way connector 8 at the upper end of the intermediate pipeline 3. Its rear end is connected to the four-way connector 8 at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline 3 through pipeline 11 and pipeline 2 12. Pipeline 11 and pipeline 2 12 are connected by a three-way connector 17, and a water outlet pipeline 6 is connected to the three-way connector 17. The water outlet pipeline 6 is located above the left comparison area. Ball valve 1 20 and ball valve 3 22 are respectively installed on the water outlet pipeline 6 and between pipeline 2 12 and the four-way connector 8 at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline 3.
[0034] The front end of the filter under test 2 5 is equipped with a flow meter 10, which is connected to the four-way connector 8 at the upper end of the intermediate pipeline 3. Its rear end is connected to the four-way connector 8 at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline 3 through pipeline 3 13 and pipeline 4 14. Pipeline 3 13 and pipeline 4 14 are connected by a three-way connector 17, and a water outlet pipeline 6 is connected to the three-way connector 17. The water outlet pipeline 6 is located above the right comparison area. Ball valve 22 and ball valve 4 23 are respectively installed on the water outlet pipeline 6 and between pipeline 4 14 and the four-way connector 8 at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline 3.
[0035] The water supply pipeline 15 is connected to the four-way connector 8 at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline 3, and it is connected to the submersible pump 2 and the electric pressure pump 16 through the three-way connector 17; ball valve 5 24 and ball valve 6 25 are respectively provided between the electric pressure pump 16 and the three-way connector 17 and between the electric pressure pump 16 and the three-way connector 17.
[0036] The usage process of this utility model device is as follows:
[0037] I. Filtration effect test:
[0038] 1. Pour the contaminants into the middle of tank 1;
[0039] 2. Open ball valve 1 (20), ball valve 2 (21), ball valve 6 (25), ball valve 3 (22), ball valve 4 (23), and ball valve 5 (24);
[0040] 3. Turn on submersible pump 2;
[0041] 4. Water tank 1 is isolated by partition 18. Pollutants in the middle are pumped by submersible pump 2 to the test filters 4 and 5 for filtration. The filtered water flows to the comparison areas on both sides of water tank 1. The filtration effect of test filters 4 and 5 can be judged by observing the pollutant levels in the comparison areas on both sides of water tank 1. The specific water flow is as follows: Figure 2 As shown.
[0042] II. Flow Test - Full Flow Exhaust:
[0043] 1. Ball valve 3 22, ball valve 4 23, ball valve 6 25, ball valve 1 20, ball valve 2 21, ball valve 5 24;
[0044] 2. Start submersible pump 2 to fill with water. After no more air is discharged from vent valve 9, close vent valve 9, ball valve 6 25 and submersible pump 2 in sequence.
[0045] 3. Open ball valve 24 and pressurize to 0.4MPa using electric pressure pump 16 until the system pressure stabilizes.
[0046] The specific flow of water is as follows Figure 3 As shown.
[0047] III. Single Filter Flow Test:
[0048] 1. Test the filter under test 4: Close ball valve 423, start circulation pump 2, and record the data from flow meter 10;
[0049] 2. Test the filter under test 25: Close ball valve 322 and repeat the above operation.
[0050] The specific flow of water is as follows Figure 4 As shown.
[0051] IV. Flow rate comparison when two filter valves are used in parallel simultaneously:
[0052] Keep ball valves 1-20, 2-21, 5-24, and 6-25 closed, and ball valves 3-22 and 4-23 open. Start the circulation pump 2 and simultaneously record the flow data of the flow meters 10 on both sides to analyze the impact of the flow difference on the system.
[0053] The specific flow of water is as follows Figure 5 As shown.
[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display, characterized in that, The system includes a water tank (1), a submersible pump (2) is installed in the water tank (1), and a dual-filter test unit is installed above the water tank (1). The dual-filter test unit includes a middle pipe (3) and a filter to be tested (4) and a filter to be tested (5) installed on both sides of the middle pipe (3). The two ends of the filter to be tested (4) and the filter to be tested (5) are respectively connected to the middle pipe (3) through pipes to form corresponding test loops. Both test loops are equipped with water outlet pipes (6) corresponding to the water tank (1). Ball valves for controlling the flow of water are installed on the pipes and water outlet pipes (6) in the test loops. The lower end of the middle pipe (3) is connected to the submersible pump (2) and connected to an electric pressure pump (16). The middle pipe (3) is equipped with a pressure gauge (19) and a circulation pump (7) for circulating the water in the pipes of the dual-filter test unit.
2. The platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the intermediate pipeline (3) is connected to the front end of the filter under test (4) and the filter under test (5) through a four-way connector (8). An exhaust valve (9) is connected to the four-way connector (8). A flow meter (10) is provided at the front end of the filter under test (4) and the filter under test (5).
3. The platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the intermediate pipeline (3) is provided with a four-way connector (8). The rear end of the filter to be tested (4) is connected to the four-way connector (8) through pipeline 1 (11) and pipeline 2 (12). The filter to be tested (5) is connected to the four-way connector (8) through pipeline 3 (13) and pipeline 4 (14). The submersible pump (2) and the electric pressure pump (16) are connected to the four-way connector (8) through the water supply pipeline (15).
4. The platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the first pipeline (11) is connected to the rear end of the filter to be tested (4), and the other end is connected to the second pipeline (12) and the outlet pipeline (6) through a three-way connector (17). The other end of the second pipeline (12) is connected to the four-way connector (8) at the lower end of the middle pipeline (3).
5. The platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the third pipe (13) is connected to the rear end of the second filter (5) to be tested, and the other end is connected to the fourth pipe (14) and the outlet pipe (6) through the tee connector (17). The other end of the fourth pipe (14) is connected to the four-way connector (8) at the lower end of the middle pipe (3).
6. The platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the water supply pipeline (15) is connected to the four-way connector (8) at the lower end of the intermediate pipeline (3), and its lower end is connected to the submersible pump (2) and the electric pressure pump (16) through the three-way connector (17).
7. A platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 6, characterized in that, Ball valves are provided between the second (12) and the intermediate pipe (3), between the fourth (14) and the intermediate pipe (3), on the two outlet pipes (6), between the submersible pump (2) and the water supply pipe (15), and between the electric pressure pump (16) and the water supply pipe (15).
8. A platform for filter flow comparison testing and filter display according to claim 4 or 7, characterized in that, The water tank (1) is provided with two partitions (18), which are located on both sides of the submersible pump (2). A sampling area is formed between the two partitions (18), and a comparison area is formed between the two partitions (18) and the side wall of the water tank (1). The outlets of the two water outlet pipes (6) are located above the two comparison areas respectively.