High-efficiency heat exchange type pressure vessel internal cooling structure
By employing a heat exchange assembly combining spiral coils and spiral plates inside the pressure vessel, and combining integrated pipe, connecting pipe, and branch pipe designs, the problem of low heat exchange efficiency of spiral coils is solved, achieving a highly efficient heat exchange effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU HONGBO MACHINERY MFG
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
In existing internal cooling structures for pressure vessels, spiral coils have slow heat exchange efficiency and cannot effectively perform heat exchange in high-intensity production scenarios.
The heat exchange assembly adopts a combination of spiral coil and spiral plate, and increases the heat exchange area and enhances fluid turbulence by strengthening the integrated tube, connecting tube and branch tube design of the assembly, thus forming a dual effect of heat exchange of the main coil and reinforcement of the branch tube.
It significantly improves the heat exchange efficiency inside the pressure vessel, ensuring stable and efficient heat exchange in high-intensity production scenarios.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of internal cooling technology for pressure vessels, specifically a high-efficiency heat exchange internal cooling structure for pressure vessels. Background Technology
[0002] Internal cooling of pressure vessels is used to store high-pressure gases, such as oxygen cylinders, liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks, or liquids, such as chemical raw material storage tanks, to ensure stability under extreme operating conditions.
[0003] Existing internal cooling systems for pressure vessels involve installing spiral coils inside the vessel, connecting one end of the coil to a heat exchange liquid or gas, and allowing the liquid or gas to move along the inner wall of the coil while exchanging heat with the stored material. However, existing spiral coils have relatively slow heat exchange efficiency, failing to achieve high-efficiency heat exchange or exhibiting slow efficiency in high-intensity production environments. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a high-efficiency heat exchange internal cooling structure for pressure vessels, which improves the internal heat exchange efficiency of the pressure vessel. It addresses the problem that existing internal cooling systems for pressure vessels involve installing a spiral coil inside the pressure vessel, connecting one end of the coil to a heat exchange liquid or gas, and allowing the coil to move along the inner wall of the spiral while exchanging heat with the stored material. However, existing spiral coils have slow heat exchange efficiency, failing to achieve high-efficiency exchange or exhibiting slow efficiency in high-intensity production environments.
[0005] To improve the internal heat exchange efficiency of pressure vessels, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency heat exchange type internal cooling structure for pressure vessels, including a tank body. A heat exchange assembly is provided on the inner wall of the tank body. The heat exchange assembly includes a spiral coil, with both ends of the spiral coil connected to the tank body. A spiral plate for improving heat exchange efficiency is installed on the outer surface of the spiral coil. The heat exchange assembly also includes an input pipe and an output pipe. The input pipe is installed at one end of the spiral coil and is connected to the spiral coil. The output pipe is installed at the other end of the spiral coil.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the output pipe is connected to the spiral coil, the spiral coil is disposed in the middle of the inner wall of the tank, the input pipe passes through one end of the inner wall of the tank to the outer surface of the tank and is fixedly connected to the tank, and the output pipe passes through the other end of the inner wall of the tank to the outer surface of the tank and is fixedly connected to the tank.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the tank is provided with a reinforcing component, the reinforcing component includes an integrated tube, a plurality of connecting tubes are installed on the outer surface of the integrated tube, and a branch tube is installed at the other end of the connecting tube. The integrated tubes are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the tank, and each integrated tube corresponds to a baffle.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the branch pipe is disposed between two connecting pipes, the integrated pipe is connected to the connecting pipe, the branch pipe is connected to the connecting pipe, and the branch pipe is connected to the heat exchange pipe.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, one of the integrated tubes corresponds to the input tube and is connected to it; another integrated tube corresponds to the output tube and is connected to it; the other end of the branch tube is equipped with a branch tube for further improving the heat exchange efficiency inside the tank; and the reinforcing component also includes a baffle.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the baffle is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the tank, and a plurality of insertion holes are provided on one side of the baffle. The outer surface of the baffle is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank, and each insertion hole corresponds to a branch pipe.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the branch pipe is inserted into the inner wall of the insertion hole, the inner wall of the sealing ring is in close contact with the outer surface of the insertion hole and in close contact with the baffle, and sealing rings are provided at both ends of the insertion hole.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a high-efficiency heat exchange type internal cooling structure for pressure vessels, which has the following beneficial effects: The internal cooling structure of this high-efficiency heat exchange pressure vessel extends the cooling medium flow through spiral coils and increases the heat exchange area with spiral plates, significantly improving the convective heat transfer coefficient. Subsequently, the heat exchange components and reinforcement components work together to achieve the dual effect of "main coil heat exchange + branch coil reinforcement," further enhancing the heat exchange effect inside the tank. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the tank body of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heat exchange component structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model provides Figure 3Enlarged schematic diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral coil structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated tube structure of this utility model.
[0014] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Heat exchange assembly; 20. Spiral coil; 21. Spiral plate; 22. Input pipe; 23. Output pipe; 3. Reinforcing assembly; 30. Integrated pipe; 31. Connecting pipe; 32. Branch pipe; 33. Heat exchange pipe; 34. Baffle; 35. Insertion hole; 36. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0015] 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. Example 1
[0016] Please see Figures 1-2 This utility model discloses a high-efficiency heat exchange type internal cooling structure for a pressure vessel, including a tank body 1, a heat exchange assembly 2 disposed on the inner wall of the tank body 1, and a reinforcing assembly 3 disposed on the inner wall of the tank body 1, wherein: The heat exchange assembly 2 includes a spiral coil 20, the two ends of which are connected to the tank 1. A spiral plate 21 for heat exchange efficiency is installed on the outer surface of the spiral coil 20. The enhancement component 3 includes an integrated pipe 30, on the outer surface of which multiple connecting pipes 31 are installed. A branch pipe 32 is installed at the other end of the connecting pipe 31, and a branch pipe 32 for further improving the heat exchange efficiency inside the tank is installed at the other end of the branch pipe 32.
[0017] Furthermore, the heat exchange assembly 2 also includes an input pipe 22 and an output pipe 23. The input pipe 22 is installed at one end of the spiral coil 20 and is connected to the spiral coil 20. The output pipe 23 is installed at the other end of the spiral coil 20 and is connected to the spiral coil 20.
[0018] Furthermore, the spiral coil 20 is disposed in the middle of the inner wall of the tank 1, the input pipe 22 extends from one end of the inner wall of the tank 1 to the outer surface of the tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the tank 1, and the output pipe 23 extends from the other end of the inner wall of the tank 1 to the outer surface of the tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the tank 1.
[0019] The tank body 1 is fixed inside the pressure vessel, ensuring that the spiral coil 20 is centrally located and sealed to the inlet pipe 22 and outlet pipe 23. The integrated pipe 30 of the reinforcing assembly 3 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the inner wall of the tank. The connecting pipe 31 and the branch pipe 32 are connected sequentially, and the end of the branch pipe 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 35 of the baffle 34, achieving a seal through the sealing ring 36. The airtightness of all connections is checked to ensure no leakage of the cooling medium. A low-temperature cooling medium, such as water or heat transfer oil, is injected into the spiral coil 20 through the inlet pipe 22. The medium flows along the spiral coil 20 and expands the contact area with the high-temperature materials inside the tank through the spiral plate 21. After absorbing heat, the cooling medium is discharged through the outlet pipe 23, forming a circulation loop. Example 2
[0020] Based on the above embodiment 1, please refer to Figures 3-6 The reinforcing component 3 also includes a baffle 34, which is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the tank 1. A plurality of insertion holes 35 are provided on one side of the baffle 34, and a sealing ring 36 is provided at both ends of the insertion holes 35.
[0021] Furthermore, the integrated tubes 30 are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the tank 1, and each integrated tube 30 corresponds to a baffle 34. The branch pipes 32 are arranged between the two connecting pipes 31. One integrated tube 30 corresponds to the input pipe 22 and is connected to the input pipe 22. The other integrated tube 30 corresponds to the output pipe 23 and is connected to the output pipe 23.
[0022] Furthermore, the integrated tube 30 is connected to the connecting tube 31, the branch tube 32 is connected to the connecting tube 31, and the branch tube 32 is connected to the heat exchange tube 33.
[0023] Furthermore, the outer surface of the baffle 34 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank 1, and each insertion hole 35 corresponds to a branch pipe 32. The branch pipe 32 is inserted into the inner wall of the insertion hole 35, and the inner wall of the sealing ring 36 is in close contact with the outer surface of the insertion hole 35 and with the baffle 34.
[0024] The cooling medium from the inlet pipe 22 enters the integrated pipe 30 on one side simultaneously, and is then distributed to each branch pipe 32 via the connecting pipe 31. Finally, it exchanges heat with the material through the heat exchange pipe 33. The baffle 34 guides the material to form turbulence in the tank, reducing boundary layer thermal resistance. At the same time, the design of the insertion hole 35 of the branch pipe 32 avoids fluid short-circuiting and enhances local heat exchange efficiency.
[0025] It should be noted that a separate temperature sensor can be installed to monitor the temperature of the material inside the tank and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet of the cooling medium, and to dynamically adjust the flow rate or temperature of the cooling medium to ensure a stable and efficient heat exchange process.
[0026] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: The tank body 1 is fixed inside the pressure vessel, ensuring that the spiral coil 20 is centrally located and sealed to the input pipe 22 and output pipe 23. The integrated pipe 30 of the reinforcing component 3 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the inner wall of the tank. The connecting pipe 31 and the branch pipe 32 are connected sequentially, and the end of the branch pipe 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 35 of the baffle 34, achieving a seal through the sealing ring 36. The airtightness of all connections is checked to ensure no leakage of the cooling medium.
[0027] Cooling medium injection and circulation: Low-temperature cooling medium, such as water or heat transfer oil, is injected into the spiral coil 20 through the inlet pipe 22. The medium flows along the spiral coil 20 and expands the contact area with the high-temperature material in the tank through the spiral plate 21. After absorbing heat, the cooling medium is discharged through the outlet pipe 23, forming a circulation loop.
[0028] Enhanced component coordination: The cooling medium from the inlet pipe 22 synchronously enters the integrated pipe 30 on one side, and is then distributed to each branch pipe 32 via the connecting pipe 31, finally exchanging heat with the material through the heat exchange pipe 33. The baffle 34 guides the material to form turbulence in the tank, reducing boundary layer thermal resistance. At the same time, the design of the insertion hole 35 of the branch pipe 32 avoids fluid short-circuiting and enhances local heat exchange efficiency.
[0029] Maintenance and cleaning: Regularly check the surface of the spiral plate 21 for scale buildup, keep the heat exchange surface clean by chemical cleaning or mechanical unclogging, replace the aged sealing ring 36, and ensure the sealing performance of the enhanced component 3.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency heat-exchange type pressure vessel internal cooling structure comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the tank (1) is provided with a heat exchange assembly (2), and the inner wall of the tank (1) is provided with a reinforcing assembly (3), wherein: The heat exchange assembly (2) includes a spiral coil (20), the two ends of which are connected to the tank (1), and a spiral plate (21) for heat exchange efficiency is installed on the outer surface of the spiral coil (20). The enhancement component (3) includes an integrated tube (30), on the outer surface of which a plurality of connecting tubes (31) are installed. A branch tube (32) is installed at the other end of the connecting tube (31), and a branch tube (32) for further improving the heat exchange efficiency inside the tank (1) is installed at the other end of the branch tube (32).
2. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure for a pressure vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange assembly (2) further includes an input pipe (22) and an output pipe (23). The input pipe (22) is installed at one end of the spiral coil (20) and is connected to the spiral coil (20). The output pipe (23) is installed at the other end of the spiral coil (20) and is connected to the spiral coil (20).
3. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure of a pressure vessel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spiral coil (20) is located in the middle of the inner wall of the tank (1). The input pipe (22) extends from one end of the inner wall of the tank (1) to the outer surface of the tank (1) and is fixedly connected to the tank (1). The output pipe (23) extends from the other end of the inner wall of the tank (1) to the outer surface of the tank (1) and is fixedly connected to the tank (1).
4. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure of a pressure vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing component (3) also includes a baffle (34), which is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the tank (1). A plurality of insertion holes (35) are provided on one side of the baffle (34), and sealing rings (36) are provided at both ends of the insertion holes (35).
5. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure for a pressure vessel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The integrated tubes (30) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the tank (1). Each integrated tube (30) corresponds to a baffle (34). The branch tubes (32) are arranged between two connecting tubes (31). One integrated tube (30) corresponds to the input tube (22) and is connected to the input tube (22). The other integrated tube (30) corresponds to the output tube (23) and is connected to the output tube (23).
6. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure of a pressure vessel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The integrated tube (30) is connected to the connecting tube (31), the branch tube (32) is connected to the connecting tube (31), and the branch tube (32) is connected to the heat exchange tube (33).
7. The high-efficiency heat-exchange type internal cooling structure for a pressure vessel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the baffle (34) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank (1). Each insertion hole (35) corresponds to a branch pipe (32). The branch pipe (32) is inserted into the inner wall of the insertion hole (35). The inner wall of the sealing ring (36) is in close contact with the outer surface of the insertion hole (35) and with the baffle (34).