Air-water cooling device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521410938.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-07
AI Technical Summary
[0004]然而,这种冷却方式存在一个关键问题:由于空气-水热交换器表面温差较大,会产生大量冷凝水
[0016] This invention designs an air-water cooling device with automatic condensate drainage function. The device can collect and actively discharge condensate, effectively avoiding the risk of equipment corrosion and electrical short circuits caused by condensate accumulation, and significantly improving the safety, service life and reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air-water cooling equipment, and in particular to an air-water cooling device. Background Technology
[0002] High-voltage frequency converters are widely used in industrial production fields such as power, chemical, coal mining, metallurgy, petrochemical, cement, and steel. Although their operating efficiency is as high as 96% to 98%, the equipment power usually reaches the megawatt level, and a large amount of heat is still generated during normal operation. To ensure stable operation of the equipment, this heat must be dissipated in a timely and effective manner.
[0003] High-voltage frequency converter air-water cooling equipment (hereinafter referred to as "air-water cooling equipment") is a highly efficient and reliable heat dissipation solution. Its core working principle is: hot air generated by the frequency converter is guided to an air-water heat exchanger through internal air ducts, where cooling water removes the heat. Finally, the cooled air is returned to the frequency converter or exhausted outdoors. The heat dissipation principle is as follows: Figure 10 As shown.
[0004] However, this cooling method has a critical problem: due to the large temperature difference on the surface of the air-water heat exchanger, a large amount of condensate will be generated. If this condensate accumulates at the bottom of the equipment, it will not only cause corrosion of internal components, but more seriously, it may cause short circuits in electrical components, creating a safety hazard. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an air-water cooling device to solve the problems described in the background art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model discloses an air-water cooling device, including a device housing, a water collection tank inside the device housing, an air-water heat exchanger above the water collection tank, a water inlet and an outlet on the left side of the air-water heat exchanger, an automatic condensate drainage system on the water collection tank, a fan above the device housing, and a control cabinet inside the device housing.
[0008] Furthermore, the water collection tank includes a water collection tank shell, and the interior of the water collection tank shell is provided with a liquid level sensor mounting beam and several supporting crossbeams. The supporting crossbeams are connected to the air-water heat exchanger through fixed bending plates. A limiting bending plate is also provided inside the right side of the water collection tank shell.
[0009] Furthermore, the automatic condensate drainage system includes a liquid level sensor, which is connected to the liquid level sensor mounting beam via a liquid level sensor fixing nut. A water collection tank drain pipe is provided at the lower right side wall of the water collection tank housing, and an electric ball valve is provided between the water collection tank drain pipe and the air-cooled equipment drain pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, the edge of the water collection tank housing is provided with fixing lugs for connecting to the air-water heat exchanger.
[0011] Furthermore, the liquid level sensor mounting beam is configured as an inverted C-shape, and the liquid level sensor mounting beam is provided with a first mounting hole for mounting the liquid level sensor.
[0012] Furthermore, the supporting beam is configured as an inverted C-shape, and the supporting beam is provided with a second mounting hole for connecting with the fixed bending plate.
[0013] Furthermore, the upper plane of the limiting bend is lower than the upper edge of the water collection tank shell.
[0014] Furthermore, the height of the liquid level sensor mounting beam and the supporting crossbeam is lower than the height of the water collection tank shell.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This invention designs an air-water cooling device with automatic condensate drainage function. The device can collect and actively discharge condensate, effectively avoiding the risk of equipment corrosion and electrical short circuits caused by condensate accumulation, and significantly improving the safety, service life and reliability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the air-water cooling equipment of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water collection tank of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the water collection tank of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the mounting beam for the liquid level sensor of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the mounting beam for the liquid level sensor of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6This is the front view of the supporting beam of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a top view of the supporting beam of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a front view of the air-water heat exchanger, liquid level sensor, and water collection tank of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a top view of the air-water heat exchanger, liquid level sensor, and water collection tank of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation principle of an air-cooled water-cooled device.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Equipment casing; 2. Air-water heat exchanger; 201. Water inlet; 202. Water outlet; 3. Liquid level sensor; 4. Water collection tank; 401. Water collection tank housing; 402. Liquid level sensor mounting beam; 40201. First mounting hole; 403. Support beam; 40301. Second mounting hole; 404. Limiting bend; 405. Water collection tank drain pipe; 5. Electric ball valve; 6. Air-water cooling equipment drain pipe; 7. Control cabinet; 8. Fan; 9. Liquid level sensor fixing nut; 10. Fixing bend. Detailed Implementation
[0029] like Figure 1-9 As shown, an air-water cooling device includes a housing 1, a water collection tank 4 inside the housing 1, an air-water heat exchanger 2 above the water collection tank 4, an inlet 201 and an outlet 202 connected to the left side of the air-water heat exchanger 2, the inlet 201 being located above the outlet 202, an automatic condensate drainage system on the water collection tank 4, a fan 8 installed on the top of the housing 1, and a control cabinet 7 installed inside the housing 1.
[0030] The water collection tank 4 includes a water collection tank shell 401. Inside the water collection tank shell 401, a liquid level sensor mounting beam 402 and several supporting crossbeams 403 are welded. The liquid level sensor mounting beam 402 is configured as an inverted C-shape. Both ends of the liquid level sensor mounting beam 402 are welded to the water collection tank shell 401 to enhance structural strength and support the air-water heat exchanger. The liquid level sensor 3 is fixed by a nut through the first mounting hole 40201 on the liquid level sensor mounting beam 402. The supporting crossbeams 403 are configured as inverted C-shapes. In addition to having the same support function as the liquid level sensor mounting beam 402, the supporting crossbeams 403 are also connected to the air-water heat exchanger 2 through a fixed bending plate 10. The height of the liquid level sensor mounting beam 402 and the supporting crossbeam 403 is lower than the height of the water collection tank housing 401, ensuring that condensate will not overflow along the crossbeam. Their special shape also allows condensate to flow freely within the tank. A limiting bend plate 404 is welded to the inside of the right side of the water collection tank housing 401. The supporting crossbeam 403 has a second mounting hole 40301 for connecting to the fixing bend plate 10. The upper surface of the limiting bend plate 404 is lower than the upper edge of the water collection tank housing 401 to prevent condensate from flowing out. Its main function is to provide a limit when installing the air-to-water heat exchanger 2. The edge of the water collection tank housing 401 is provided with fixing lugs for connecting to the air-to-water heat exchanger 2. The entire structural design ensures effective collection and discharge of condensate while maintaining the stability of the water collection tank structure.
[0031] The automatic condensate drainage system includes a liquid level sensor 3, which is connected to the liquid level sensor mounting beam 402 by a liquid level sensor fixing nut 9. A water collection tank drain pipe 405 is welded to the lower right side wall of the water collection tank housing 401 for draining condensate. An electric ball valve 5 is installed between the water collection tank drain pipe 405 and the air-cooled equipment drain pipe 6.
[0032] The automatic condensate drainage system of the air-cooled water-cooled equipment achieves automatic drainage through the linkage control of the liquid level sensor 3 and the electric ball valve 5. When condensate continuously accumulates in the water collection tank 4 and reaches the high water level set by the liquid level sensor 3, the normally open contact inside the liquid level sensor 3 closes and changes to a normally closed state. This signal change activates the contactor control circuit in the control cabinet 7, energizes the contactor coil, and then connects the power supply to the electric ball valve 5, causing it to open and the condensate to drain. As the water level drops to the preset low water level, the contactor of the liquid level sensor 3 returns to the normally open state, the contactor control circuit disconnects, the contactor coil is de-energized and disconnects, and the electric ball valve 5 automatically closes due to power failure. At this time, the water collection tank 4 returns to a sealed state and stops draining.
[0033] This invention utilizes an innovative condensate collection and automatic drainage system to effectively manage the condensate from air-cooled water-cooled equipment. Employing automatic water level detection technology, the system proactively controls the drainage process based on changes in the water level in the collection tank, completely eliminating safety hazards such as equipment corrosion and electrical short circuits caused by condensate accumulation in traditional equipment. This solution not only significantly improves the safety and reliability of equipment operation but also effectively extends the equipment's service life by preventing moisture retention and corrosion, providing a reliable guarantee for the stable operation of industrial equipment.
[0034] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An air-water cooling device, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1), inside which a water collection tank (4) is provided, above which an air-water heat exchanger (2) is provided, on the left side of which an inlet (201) and an outlet (202) are provided, on which an automatic condensate drainage system is provided, above which a fan (8) is provided, and inside which a control cabinet (7) is also provided.
2. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection tank (4) includes a water collection tank shell (401). Inside the water collection tank shell (401) are a liquid level sensor mounting beam (402) and several supporting beams (403). The supporting beams (403) are connected to the air-water heat exchanger (2) through a fixed bending plate (10). A limiting bending plate (404) is also provided inside the right side of the water collection tank shell (401).
3. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The automatic condensate drainage system includes a liquid level sensor (3), which is connected to the liquid level sensor mounting beam (402) by a liquid level sensor fixing nut (9). A water collection tank drain pipe (405) is provided at the lower end of the right side wall of the water collection tank housing (401), and an electric ball valve (5) is provided between the water collection tank drain pipe (405) and the air-cooled equipment drain pipe (6).
4. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The edge of the water collection tank housing (401) is provided with a fixing lug for connecting to the air-water heat exchanger (2).
5. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The liquid level sensor mounting beam (402) is configured in an inverted C shape, and the liquid level sensor mounting beam (402) is provided with a first mounting hole (40201) for mounting the liquid level sensor (3).
6. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support beam (403) is configured as an inverted C-shape, and the support beam (403) is provided with a second mounting hole (40301) for connecting with the fixed bending plate (10).
7. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper plane of the limiting bend (404) is lower than the upper edge of the water collection tank shell (401).
8. The air-water cooling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height of the liquid level sensor mounting beam (402) and the supporting crossbeam (403) is lower than the height of the water collection tank shell (401).