A condensed water collecting and utilizing device

By using connecting components such as reducing flanges and metal expansion tubes, as well as slow-release scale inhibitor boxes, the interface compatibility and scale problems of the condensate collection device are solved, achieving flexible equipment adaptation and efficient heat exchange.

CN224681384UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25SUZHOU TOPRUNNER ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522148695.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-11
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-11

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Technical Problem

Existing condensate collection devices have poor interface compatibility, requiring the stocking of various interface accessories. Furthermore, calcium and magnesium ions in the condensate are prone to forming scale, leading to a decrease in heat exchange efficiency.

Method used

The connection assembly uses a reducing flange and a metal expansion tube, combined with a slow-release scale inhibitor box to pre-treat condensate, prevent scale formation, and allows for easy replacement of the scale inhibitor via a threaded connection.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adaptation to different devices, avoids frequent interface replacements, effectively prevents scale formation inside heat exchange tubes, and improves heat exchange efficiency and condensate utilization efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of collection and utilization devices of condensate, including water storage tank, the water storage tank side is fixedly connected with connecting frame, the connecting frame side is fixedly connected with filter chamber, the connecting frame side is provided with connecting assembly, the filter chamber side is provided with filter assembly, the filter chamber side is provided with slow-release scale inhibition box, the slow-release scale inhibition box side is provided with sealing cover, the sealing cover one end is fixedly connected with heat exchange pipe, the heat exchange pipe inside is provided with spiral pipe, the spiral pipe both ends are all through heat exchange pipe and located heat exchange pipe outside.Industrial equipment cooling water outlet pipe is flexibly adapted according to the diameter of different industrial equipment cooling water outlet pipe in the utility model by the cooperation of reducing flange in connecting assembly and metal expansion pipe, reducing flange can be adapted without needing to customize special connecting interface for different diameter outlet pipe, while metal expansion pipe can realize length adjustment, further adapt the installation distance between outlet pipe and filter chamber.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condensate collection and utilization technology, and in particular to a condensate collection and utilization device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes, equipment such as boilers, heat exchangers, and reaction vessels continuously generate large amounts of condensate. This condensate is not only relatively clean but also carries a significant amount of waste heat. Direct discharge of this condensate would result in water waste and energy loss. Therefore, the collection and recycling of condensate has become a crucial aspect of industrial energy conservation and emission reduction.

[0003] Existing condensate inlet interfaces are mostly designed with fixed diameters, while the cooling water outlet pipe diameters of different equipment in industrial settings vary significantly. This means that a single device can only accommodate a single diameter outlet pipe. To meet the collection needs of multiple devices, companies need to stock various specifications of dedicated interface fittings, increasing inventory costs and requiring frequent interface replacements or pipe layout adjustments during installation. This can easily lead to leaks due to mismatched interfaces. Furthermore, the calcium and magnesium ions in the condensate are prone to crystallization and scale formation when flowing through heat exchange components. Existing devices often lack targeted pretreatment scale-inhibiting structures, causing scale to easily adhere to the inner walls of the heat exchange tubes. Scale accumulation significantly reduces the effective heat exchange area and lowers heat transfer efficiency, wasting the residual heat carried by the condensate and requiring frequent shutdowns to disassemble heat exchange components and clean the scale. To overcome these disadvantages, this invention provides a condensate collection and utilization device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a device for collecting and utilizing condensate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a condensate collection and utilization device, comprising a water storage tank, a connecting frame fixedly connected to one side of the water storage tank, a filter chamber fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame, a connecting component provided on one side of the connecting frame, a filter component provided on one side of the filter chamber, a slow-release scale inhibitor box provided on one side of the filter chamber, a sealing cover provided on one side of the slow-release scale inhibitor box, a heat exchange tube fixedly connected to one end of the sealing cover, a spiral tube provided inside the heat exchange tube, both ends of the spiral tube penetrating the heat exchange tube and located outside the heat exchange tube, the heat exchange tube being fixedly connected to the water inlet of the water storage tank, a PLC controller fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame, and a booster pump provided on the heat exchange tube.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a metal telescopic tube fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame, one end of the metal telescopic tube being fixedly connected to a reducing flange, and the other end of the metal telescopic tube passing through the connecting frame and being fixedly connected to the filter chamber inlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the filter assembly includes a slot formed on one side of the filter chamber, a filter plate slidably connected to the slot, a handle fixedly connected to one side of the filter plate, and fixing components provided on both sides of the filter plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a first magnetic block fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate, and a plurality of second magnetic blocks fixedly connected to both sides of the filter chamber, wherein the second magnetic blocks and the first magnetic blocks are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0009] Furthermore, the inlet of the slow-release scale inhibitor box is provided with a first internal thread, the outlet of the filter chamber is provided with a first external thread, the first external thread and the first internal thread are threaded together, the slow-release scale inhibitor box is provided with a second internal thread, the sealing cover is provided with a second external thread, and the second internal thread and the second external thread are threaded together.

[0010] Furthermore, the water storage tank is provided with an observation port, and tempered glass is fixedly connected to the observation port.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] When using this utility model,

[0013] 1. This device uses a variable diameter flange in the connecting assembly to cooperate with a metal telescopic pipe. The variable diameter flange can be flexibly adapted to the diameter of the cooling water outlet pipe of different industrial equipment, eliminating the need to customize special connection interfaces for outlet pipes of different diameters. At the same time, the metal telescopic pipe can be length-adjusted to further adapt to the installation distance between the outlet pipe and the filter chamber. This structure effectively solves the problems of poor compatibility of traditional fixed diameter interfaces and the need to stock various specifications of interface accessories.

[0014] 2. Before the condensate enters the heat exchange tubes for heat exchange, it is first treated by a slow-release scale inhibitor box. The scale inhibitor in the slow-release scale inhibitor box can be slowly released and react with the calcium, magnesium ions and other scale-forming components in the condensate, effectively eliminating the potential scale in the condensate. The slow-release scale inhibitor box is detachably connected to the filter chamber via the first external thread, the first internal thread and the filter chamber, and via the second internal thread, the second external thread and the sealing cap, which facilitates the periodic replenishment or replacement of the scale inhibitor. This avoids scale adhering to the surface of the spiral tube inside the heat exchange tube, preventing the spiral tube from reducing the heat exchange area and decreasing the heat transfer efficiency due to scale coverage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 : A perspective view of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 : Schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 The present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0019] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0020] 1. Water storage tank; 6. Observation port; 7. Tempered glass; 8. Connecting frame; 9. Metal telescopic tube; 10. Reducing flange; 11. Filter chamber; 12. Groove; 13. Filter plate; 14. Handle; 15. First magnetic block; 16. Second magnetic block; 17. First external thread; 18. Slow-release scale inhibitor box; 19. First internal thread; 20. Second internal thread; 21. Sealing cover; 22. Second external thread; 23. Heat exchange tube; 24. Spiral tube; 25. Booster pump; 26. PLC controller. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a condensate collection and utilization device is disclosed, comprising a water storage tank 1, a connecting frame 8 fixedly connected to one side of the water storage tank 1, a filter chamber 11 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame 8, a connecting component provided on one side of the connecting frame 8, a filter component provided on one side of the filter chamber 11, a slow-release scale inhibitor box 18 provided on one side of the filter chamber 11, a sealing cover 21 provided on one side of the slow-release scale inhibitor box 18, a heat exchange tube 23 fixedly connected to one end of the sealing cover 21, a spiral tube 24 provided inside the heat exchange tube 23, both ends of the spiral tube 24 penetrating the heat exchange tube 23 and located outside the heat exchange tube 23, the heat exchange tube 23 being fixedly connected to the water inlet of the water storage tank 1, a PLC controller 26 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame 8, and a booster pump 25 provided on the heat exchange tube 23.

[0023] As shown in the figure, the connecting assembly includes a metal telescopic pipe 9 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame 8. One end of the metal telescopic pipe 9 is fixedly connected to a reducing flange 10. One end of the metal telescopic pipe 9 passes through the connecting frame 8 and is fixedly connected to the inlet of the filter chamber 11, which is used to connect the metal telescopic pipe 9 and the filter chamber 11.

[0024] As shown in the figure, the filter assembly includes a slot 12 opened on one side of the filter chamber 11, a filter plate 13 slidably connected to the slot 12, a handle 14 fixedly connected to one side of the filter plate 13, and fixing components provided on both sides of the filter plate 13 for filtering condensate.

[0025] As shown in the figure, the fixing assembly includes a first magnetic block 15 that is fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate 13, and a plurality of second magnetic blocks 16 that are fixedly connected to both sides of the filter chamber 11. The second magnetic blocks 16 and the first magnetic blocks 15 are magnetically attracted to each other, which is used to fix the filter plate 13 on the filter chamber 11.

[0026] As shown in the figure, the inlet of the slow-release scale inhibitor box 18 is provided with a first internal thread 19, and the outlet of the filter chamber 11 is provided with a first external thread 17. The first external thread 17 and the first internal thread 19 are threaded together. The slow-release scale inhibitor box 18 is provided with a second internal thread 20, and the sealing cover 21 is provided with a second external thread 22. The second internal thread 20 and the second external thread 22 are threaded together for connecting the filter chamber 11 and the slow-release scale inhibitor box 18, and for connecting the sealing cover 21 and the filter chamber 11.

[0027] As shown in the figure, an observation port 6 is provided on the water storage tank 1, and a tempered glass 7 is fixedly connected to the observation port 6 to facilitate observation of the water level of the condensate in the water storage tank 1.

[0028] Working Principle: During use, first check the entire device for integrity. After inspection, adapt the outlet pipe to different specifications using the reducing flange 10 on the connecting frame 8, based on the actual diameter of the cooling water outlet pipe. Simultaneously, adjust the length using the metal telescopic tube 9 to ensure precise connection between the outlet pipe and the inlet of the filter chamber 11, preventing leakage. After connection, condensate is transported to the filter chamber 11 via the metal telescopic tube 9. The filter plate 13, slidably connected in the slot 12 on one side of the filter chamber 11, intercepts solid particles in the condensate. The first magnetic blocks 15 on both sides of the filter plate 13 and the second magnetic blocks 16 on both sides of the filter chamber 11 are magnetically attracted and fixed, ensuring the stability of the filter plate 13 during filtration and facilitating subsequent cleaning or replacement by removing the filter plate 13 using the handle 14. The filtered condensate flows out through the outlet of the filter chamber 11 and enters the slow-release scale inhibitor box 18. The slow-release scale inhibitor box 18 is connected via the first external thread 17. The filter chamber 11 is threaded to the first internal thread 19 at the outlet. The scale inhibitor inside the box is slowly released and reacts with the calcium and magnesium ions in the condensate to eliminate the scale generation problem at the source. If the scale inhibitor needs to be replenished, it can be easily replenished by unscrewing the sealing cap 21. Then, the condensate enters the heat exchange tube 23 through the sealing cap 21. The PLC controller 26 starts the booster pump 25 on the heat exchange tube 23. Under the booster action, the condensate flows evenly inside the heat exchange tube 23. At the same time, the medium to be heated is introduced into the spiral tube 24 that runs through the heat exchange tube 23. The waste heat carried by the condensate is exchanged with the tube wall of the spiral tube 24 through the heat exchange tube 23 to heat the medium to be heated and realize the recovery and utilization of the waste heat of the condensate. After the heat exchange is completed, the condensate is transported to the water storage tank 1 through the heat exchange tube 23. The operator can directly observe the condensate level in the water storage tank 1 through the tempered glass 7 of the observation port 6 on the water storage tank 1.

[0029] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to any specific implementation. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for collecting and utilizing condensate, comprising a water storage tank (1), characterized in that: A connecting frame (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the water storage tank (1). A filter chamber (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame (8). A connecting component is provided on one side of the connecting frame (8). A filter component is provided on one side of the filter chamber (11). A slow-release scale inhibitor box (18) is provided on one side of the filter chamber (11). A sealing cover (21) is provided on one side of the slow-release scale inhibitor box (18). A heat exchange tube (23) is fixedly connected to one end of the sealing cover (21). A spiral tube (24) is provided inside the heat exchange tube (23). Both ends of the spiral tube (24) pass through the heat exchange tube (23) and are located outside the heat exchange tube (23). The heat exchange tube (23) is fixedly connected to the inlet of the water storage tank (1). A PLC controller (26) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame (8). A booster pump (25) is provided on the heat exchange tube (23).

2. The condensate collection and utilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes a metal telescopic pipe (9) fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame (8), a reducing flange (10) fixedly connected to one end of the metal telescopic pipe (9), and the other end of the metal telescopic pipe (9) passes through the connecting frame (8) and is fixedly connected to the inlet of the filter chamber (11).

3. The condensate collection and utilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly includes a slot (12) opened on one side of the filter chamber (11), a filter plate (13) is slidably connected to the slot (12), a handle (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the filter plate (13), and fixing components are provided on both sides of the filter plate (13).

4. The condensate collection and utilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a first magnetic block (15) fixedly connected to both sides of the filter plate (13), and a plurality of second magnetic blocks (16) fixedly connected to both sides of the filter chamber (11). The second magnetic blocks (16) and the first magnetic blocks (15) are magnetically attracted to each other.

5. The condensate collection and utilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet of the slow-release scale inhibitor box (18) is provided with a first internal thread (19), and the outlet of the filter chamber (11) is provided with a first external thread (17). The first external thread (17) and the first internal thread (19) are threaded together. The slow-release scale inhibitor box (18) is provided with a second internal thread (20), and the sealing cover (21) is provided with a second external thread (22). The second internal thread (20) and the second external thread (22) are threaded together.

6. The condensate collection and utilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (1) is provided with an observation port (6), and a tempered glass (7) is fixedly connected to the observation port (6).