Square dual-purpose air-water cooling tower

By designing a square dual-purpose air-cooled and water-cooled tower, the problem of large footprint and construction difficulties in air separation projects is solved, and the efficient utilization of equipment and cost reduction are achieved.

CN224681383UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25HUATIAN ENG & TECH CORP MCC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521618704.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-30

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Technical Problem

In existing air separation projects, air-cooled towers and water-cooled towers are independent tower bodies, occupying a large area, and the construction site is limited and the layout is difficult.

Method used

Design a square dual-purpose air-cooled and water-cooled tower, which sets up the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower adjacent to each other and separates them by a middle partition to form an integrated structure, thereby realizing the combination of the functions of the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the footprint of the tower, lowers equipment costs, and solves the problems of numerous equipment and limited space in air separation projects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a square dual -purpose air -water cooling tower, including adjacent arrangement's air cooling tower and water cooling tower, the cross section of air cooling tower and water cooling tower be square, air cooling tower and water cooling tower between be provided with intermediate partition, the utility model discloses air cooling tower and water cooling tower organic combination together, realize one tower dual -purpose, can greatly reduce air -water cooling tower floor space and reduce cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a square dual-purpose air-cooled tower. Background Technology

[0002] Air-cooled towers and water-cooled towers are commonly used equipment in air separation projects for air precooling. The entire precooling system typically consists of an air-cooled tower, a water-cooled tower, cooling water pumps, chilled water pumps, and a chiller. Both air-cooled and water-cooled towers are cylindrical, and in the same air separation project, their diameters are usually similar, with the air-cooled tower being slightly taller than the water-cooled tower. Currently, in all operational air separation projects, the air-cooled and water-cooled towers are independent towers, and their arrangement takes into account maintenance clearance. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a square dual-purpose air-cooled tower.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a square dual-purpose air-cooled tower and a water-cooled tower, which are arranged adjacently; the cross-sections of the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower are square.

[0005] An intermediate partition is provided between the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower.

[0006] Furthermore, the air-cooled tower is equipped with an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper water inlet, a lower water inlet, a bottom drain outlet, and a top wire mesh demister. The air from the air compressor enters through the air inlet, is cooled by water spray, and then exits through the air outlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the water-cooled tower includes: a waste nitrogen inlet, a waste nitrogen outlet, a water-cooled tower inlet, a drain outlet, and a top wire mesh demister; the circulating water is cooled in the water-cooled tower using the cooling capacity carried by the waste nitrogen gas before being reused.

[0008] Furthermore, the height of the air-cooled tower is greater than the height of the water-cooled tower.

[0009] This invention organically combines an air-cooled tower and a water-cooled tower, satisfying the independent operation functions of both while significantly reducing the tower's footprint and construction costs. It can solve problems such as the large number of equipment in air separation projects, limited construction sites, and difficulties in layout. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the square dual-purpose air-cooled tower of this utility model.

[0011] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section along the A-A direction.

[0012] Figure 3 The thick box on the left shows a schematic diagram of the internal space of the air-cooled tower.

[0013] Figure 4 The thick box on the right shows a schematic diagram of the internal space of the water-cooled tower.

[0014] Tower body (1), intermediate partition (2), air inlet (3), air outlet (4), upper water inlet of air-cooled tower (5), lower water inlet of air-cooled tower (6), bottom drain of air-cooled tower (7), top wire mesh demister of air-cooled tower (8), waste nitrogen inlet of water-cooled tower (9), waste nitrogen outlet of water-cooled tower (10), water inlet of water-cooled tower (11), drain of water-cooled tower (12), top wire mesh demister of water-cooled tower (13). Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0017] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] This utility model relates to a square dual-purpose air-cooled water tower, specifically applied in air separation projects. For example... Figures 1 to 4The diagram shows the internal space of the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower. It includes: tower body (1), intermediate partition (2), air inlet (3), air outlet (4), upper water inlet of the air-cooled tower (5), lower water inlet of the air-cooled tower (6), bottom drain outlet of the air-cooled tower (7), top wire mesh demister of the air-cooled tower (8), waste nitrogen inlet of the water-cooled tower (9), waste nitrogen outlet of the water-cooled tower (10), water inlet of the water-cooled tower (11), drain outlet of the water-cooled tower (12), and top wire mesh demister of the water-cooled tower (13).

[0020] This square dual-purpose air-cooled and water-cooled tower has its internal space divided into two parts by a central partition. One part is used as an air-cooled tower, and the other part is used as a water-cooled tower.

[0021] The air-cooled tower is equipped with an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper water inlet, a lower water inlet, a bottom drain outlet, and a wire mesh demister at the top. The air from the air compressor enters through the air inlet, is cooled by water spray, and exits through the air outlet.

[0022] The water-cooled tower is equipped with a nitrogen inlet, a nitrogen outlet, a water inlet, a drain, and a top wire mesh demister. The circulating water is cooled within the tower using the cooling capacity carried by the nitrogen gas before reuse. This square dual-purpose air-cooled and water-cooled tower organically combines air-cooled and water-cooled tower functions, achieving dual-purpose functionality in one tower. This significantly reduces the floor space required for air-cooled and water-cooled towers and lowers construction costs.

[0023] This utility model of a square dual-purpose air-cooled and water-cooled tower organically combines two adsorption towers, simultaneously realizing the functions of an air-cooled tower and a water-cooled tower, which can greatly reduce the tower's footprint and lower the cost.

[0024] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Many other changes and modifications made without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention should be considered within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A square dual-purpose air-cooled water tower, characterized in that, It includes an air-cooled tower and a water-cooled tower arranged adjacent to each other; the cross-section of the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower is square; An intermediate partition is provided between the air-cooled tower and the water-cooled tower; The air-cooled tower is equipped with an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper water inlet, a lower water inlet, a bottom drain outlet, and a wire mesh demister at the top. The water-cooled tower includes a nitrogen inlet, a nitrogen outlet, a water inlet, a drain outlet, and a top wire mesh demister.

2. The square dual-purpose air-cooled water tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the air-cooled tower is greater than that of the water-cooled tower.