Oil collecting tank with protection structure

By incorporating a static discharge structure with conductive strips, vertical strips, and current collectors in the oil collection tank, combined with the design of insulating sleeves and ceramic sleeves, the problem of static electricity accumulation in high resistivity oils is solved, achieving safe static electricity discharge and stable equipment operation.

CN224684413UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25HUBEI CHENGSHITONG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521533185.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-22

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Technical Problem

Existing oil collection tanks suffer from severe static electricity buildup when handling high resistivity oils, posing a risk of safety accidents caused by electrostatic discharge, especially in flammable and explosive environments, which affects the safety and reliability of the equipment.

Method used

An electrostatic discharge structure consisting of conductive strips, vertical strips, and current collectors is installed in the oil collection tank. Electrostatic charges are discharged through a multi-point discharge method. Combined with the isolation design of the insulating sleeve, the electrostatic potential is ensured to be within a safe range. High-temperature resistant ceramic sleeves and insulating sockets are used for connection to prevent electrochemical corrosion.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of electrostatic discharge, avoids explosion accidents caused by electrostatic sparks, and improves the safety and operational stability of the oil collection tank under harsh working conditions such as deep drawing and decompression.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of oil collecting tank with protective structure, including oil collecting tank and multiple liquid baffle installed in the top of oil collecting tank, the bottom of the oil collecting tank is fixedly connected with multiple conductive strips, the top of multiple The bottom of the conductive strip is fixedly installed with vertical bar, and vertical bar extends to top and is fixedly connected with adjacent liquid baffle by penetrating the bottom of oil collecting tank;The bottom of multiple The conductive strip is commonly fixedly connected with current collector bar, the end of the current collector bar is fixedly installed with socket, and the one end of the socket is inserted with plug.The utility model in the present application, by setting the electrostatic guide-removing structure of conductive strip, vertical bar and current collector bar in the bottom of oil collecting tank, the electrostatic accumulation problem caused by oil product friction under high temperature, high flow rate working condition of existing oil collecting tank can be effectively solved.Conductive strip and liquid baffle are electrically connected by vertical bar, and static charge is quickly guided to ground terminal by current collector bar, which significantly reduces the risk of electrostatic discharge.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oil collection tank technology, and in particular to an oil collection tank with a protective structure. Background Technology

[0002] The oil collection tank is mainly used to collect liquids and is usually located below the overflow weir of the tray. There are two main types: one is a collection tank with a downcomer, where the liquid phase automatically overflows to the next tray through the downcomer; the other is a fully withdrawable collection tank, where liquid phase reflux relies on an external supply. The function of the collection tank is to increase operational flexibility and help establish a circulating reflux as quickly as possible during startup.

[0003] The prior art disclosure number CN104623923A describes an anti-coking overvaporized oil collection tank. The collection tank is composed of one or more square trough-shaped components. One end of the collection tank near the tower wall on both sides overlaps the support ring, and the other end overlaps the edge of the collection channel, forming a state where the end overlapping the support ring is high and the end overlapping the edge of the collection channel is low, and it is inclined towards the collection channel.

[0004] This device can reduce the residence time of liquid in the oil collection tank, reduce flow resistance, prevent coking, and ensure the normal operation of the tower at high temperatures.

[0005] However, when processing high-resistivity oils (such as vacuum residue), the high-speed friction between the oil and the metal collecting tank / channel walls, along with turbulence, leads to severe static electricity buildup. The lack of static discharge measures causes the electrostatic potential to rise continuously, especially in hazardous environments such as the flash section of the vacuum tower where flammable and explosive oil-gas mixtures exist. Static discharge can trigger serious safety accidents. This technical deficiency severely restricts the safety and reliability of the unit under harsh operating conditions such as deep vacuum distillation.

[0006] Therefore, an oil collection tank with a protective structure is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0007] This utility model is an oil collection tank with a protective structure proposed to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an oil collection tank with a protective structure, comprising an oil collection tank and multiple baffles installed on the top of the oil collection tank, wherein multiple conductive strips are fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil collection tank, and vertical strips are fixedly installed on the top of the multiple conductive strips, and the vertical strips extend through the bottom of the oil collection tank to the top and are fixedly connected to the adjacent baffles.

[0009] A current collector is fixedly connected to the bottom of multiple conductive strips. A socket is fixedly installed at the end of the current collector. A plug is inserted into one end of the socket. A wire is fixedly connected to one end of the plug. A terminal block is fixedly connected to the other end of the wire.

[0010] Furthermore, each of the conductive strips includes a long metal wire, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank. The outer surface of the long metal wire is wrapped with a long insulating sleeve, which is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank. The long insulating sleeve effectively isolates the metal parts from direct contact with the oil, ensuring electrostatic conduction efficiency, preventing electrochemical corrosion, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0011] Furthermore, each of the vertical bars includes a short metal wire, which is fixedly installed on the top of an adjacent long metal wire and passes through the oil collection tank. The short metal wire is fixedly connected to an adjacent baffle plate. A short insulating sleeve is fixedly fitted onto the outer surface of the short metal wire. The short insulating sleeve is fixedly connected to the oil collection tank, the adjacent long insulating sleeve, and the adjacent baffle plate. The short insulating sleeve effectively isolates the metal parts from direct contact with the oil, ensuring electrostatic conduction efficiency, preventing electrochemical corrosion, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0012] Furthermore, the current collector includes a ceramic sleeve, which is fixedly connected to multiple long insulating sleeves. A current collector copper wire is fixedly connected inside the ceramic sleeve, and multiple joints of the current collector copper wire are provided through the ceramic sleeve and extend into the adjacent long insulating sleeve. The long metal wire is fixedly connected to two adjacent joints of the current collector copper wire. The ceramic sleeve has excellent high temperature resistance and insulation performance, and can work stably in high temperature oil environment, ensuring the long-term reliable operation of the current collector copper wire. At the same time, its high mechanical strength effectively protects the internal conductive circuit from external damage.

[0013] Furthermore, the ceramic sleeve and the bottom of the oil collection tank are fixedly connected by multiple connecting blocks, which enhances the structural stability between the ceramic sleeve and the oil collection tank.

[0014] Furthermore, the socket includes an insulating base, which is fixedly installed at the end of the ceramic sleeve. A metal base is fixedly connected to one inner wall of the insulating base, and the end of the current-collecting copper wire passes through the insulating base and is fixedly connected to the metal base. Elastic metal sheets are symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the metal base. The elastic metal sheets ensure stable contact pressure and avoid poor contact caused by vibration.

[0015] Furthermore, the plug includes an insulating plug, which is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve of the wire and inserted into the insulating base. One end of the insulating plug is fixedly connected to a metal block, which is located between two elastic metal pieces and abuts against the two elastic metal pieces. One end of the metal block is fixedly connected to a metal rod, which passes through the insulating plug and is fixedly connected to the copper wire inside the wire. The overall structure is simple and reliable, and facilitates quick plugging and unplugging operations.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] In use, this utility model presents an oil collection tank with a protective structure. By incorporating a static discharge structure at the bottom of the tank, consisting of conductive strips, vertical strips, and current collectors, it effectively solves the problem of static electricity accumulation caused by oil friction under high-temperature and high-flow-rate conditions in existing oil collection tanks. The conductive strips and baffles are electrically connected via the vertical strips, quickly discharging static charge to the grounding terminal via the current collectors, significantly reducing the risk of electrostatic discharge. This structure is specifically designed for high-resistivity media such as vacuum residue oil. Through multi-point discharge, it ensures that the static potential remains within a safe range, effectively preventing explosions caused by static sparks in dangerous areas such as the flash section of the vacuum tower. Simultaneously, the use of an insulating sleeve design ensures both conductive reliability and prevents electrochemical corrosion, significantly improving the safety and operational stability of the oil collection tank under harsh conditions such as deep vacuum distillation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 Side view of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 Partial top view of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 The present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 : A schematic diagram of the connection between the socket and the plug of this utility model.

[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0024] 1. Oil collection tank; 2. Baffle plate; 3. Long insulating sleeve; 4. Short insulating sleeve; 5. Ceramic sleeve; 6. Insulating base; 7. Wire; 8. Terminal block; 9. Connecting block; 10. Long metal wire; 11. Short metal wire; 12. Metal rod; 13. Metal block; 14. Insulating plug; 15. Elastic metal sheet; 16. Metal base; 17. Current collecting copper wire. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an oil collection tank with a protective structure is disclosed, including an oil collection tank 1 and multiple baffles 2 installed on the top of the oil collection tank 1. Multiple conductive strips are fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil collection tank 1. Each of the multiple conductive strips includes a long metal wire 10, and the long metal wire 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank 1. The outer surface of the long metal wire 10 is wrapped with a long insulating sleeve 3, and the long insulating sleeve 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank 1.

[0027] Each of the multiple conductive strips has a vertical strip fixedly installed at its top. The vertical strip extends through the bottom of the oil collection tank 1 to the top and is fixedly connected to the adjacent baffle plate 2. Each of the multiple vertical strips includes a short metal wire 11. The short metal wire 11 is fixedly installed at the top of the adjacent long metal wire 10 and extends through the oil collection tank 1. The short metal wire 11 is fixedly connected to the adjacent baffle plate 2. A short insulating sleeve 4 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the short metal wire 11. The short insulating sleeve 4 is fixedly connected to the oil collection tank 1, the adjacent long insulating sleeve 3, and the adjacent baffle plate 2.

[0028] Multiple conductive strips are fixedly connected to a current collector at their bottoms. The current collector includes a ceramic sleeve 5, and the ceramic sleeve 5 is fixedly connected to multiple long insulating sleeves 3. A current collector copper wire 17 is fixedly connected inside the ceramic sleeve 5, and multiple joints of the current collector copper wire 17 are set through the ceramic sleeve 5 and extend into the adjacent long insulating sleeve 3. The long metal wire 10 is fixedly connected to two adjacent joints of the current collector copper wire 17. Multiple connecting blocks 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the ceramic sleeve 5 and the oil collection tank 1.

[0029] A socket is fixedly installed at the end of the current collector bar. The socket includes an insulating base 6, which is fixedly installed at the end of the ceramic sleeve 5. A metal base 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the insulating base 6. The end of the current collector copper wire 17 passes through the insulating base 6 and is fixedly connected to the metal base 16. Elastic metal sheets 15 are symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the metal base 16.

[0030] One end of the socket is plugged into a plug, and one end of the plug is fixedly connected to a wire 7. The plug includes an insulating plug 14, which is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve of the wire 7 and plugged into the insulating base 6. One end of the insulating plug 14 is fixedly connected to a metal block 13, which is located between two elastic metal pieces 15 and abuts against the two elastic metal pieces 15. One end of the metal block 13 is fixedly connected to a metal rod 12, which passes through the insulating plug 14 and is fixedly connected to the copper wire inside the wire 7. The other end of the wire 7 is fixedly connected to a terminal block 8.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] When the oil flows within the oil collection tank 1, static charge is generated through friction between the oil and the baffle plate 2 and the inner wall of the tank. This static charge is conducted through the following pathways:

[0033] The static charge accumulated on the baffle plate 2 is conducted through the short metal wire 11 that is fixedly connected to it;

[0034] The static charge accumulated at the bottom of the oil collection tank 1 is conducted through the long metal wire 10;

[0035] The short metal wire 11 and the long metal wire 10 form a complete conductive path, ensuring effective collection of static charge at all points;

[0036] The long insulating sleeve 3 and the short insulating sleeve 4 respectively wrap the long metal wire 10 and the short metal wire 11, ensuring conductivity while preventing direct contact between the metal parts and the oil, thus preventing electrochemical corrosion.

[0037] The static charge collected by each conductive strip is gathered and discharged through the following path:

[0038] The long metal wire 10 conducts the charge to the current collector copper wire 17, which is encapsulated in a high-temperature resistant ceramic sleeve 5.

[0039] The end of the current collecting copper wire 17 is connected to the metal base 16, and the metal base 16 is fixed inside the insulating base 6;

[0040] The metal block 13 of the plug is kept in close contact with the metal socket 16 by the elastic metal sheet 15;

[0041] The charge is conducted through the metal rod 12 to the conductor 7, and finally into the existing grounding equipment through the terminal 8 (in actual installation, the ceramic sleeve 5 needs to be installed through the tower body, and the terminal 8 is connected to the existing grounding equipment to facilitate grounding operation).

[0042] The ceramic sleeve 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil collection tank 1 by the connecting block 9, which enhances the overall structural stability.

[0043] The system employs multiple protection designs to ensure safety and reliability:

[0044] The long insulating sleeve 3 and the short insulating sleeve 4 provide electrical insulation protection;

[0045] The ceramic sleeve 5 ensures insulation performance under high-temperature environments;

[0046] The flexible metal sheet 15 ensures the reliability of the plug-in connection;

[0047] The overall grounding design effectively eliminates the hazards of static electricity.

[0048] 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. An oil collection tank with a protective structure, comprising an oil collection tank (1) and a plurality of baffles (2) installed on the top of the oil collection tank (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the oil collection tank (1) is fixedly connected with multiple conductive strips, and the top of each of the multiple conductive strips is fixedly installed with a vertical strip. The vertical strip extends through the bottom of the oil collection tank (1) to the top and is fixedly connected to the adjacent baffle plate (2). A current collector is fixedly connected to the bottom of multiple conductive strips. A socket is fixedly installed at the end of the current collector. A plug is inserted into one end of the socket. A wire (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the plug. A terminal block (8) is fixedly connected to the other end of the wire (7).

2. The oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the conductive strips includes a long metal wire (10), and the long metal wire (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank (1). The outer surface of the long metal wire (10) is wrapped with a long insulating sleeve (3), and the long insulating sleeve (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the oil collection tank (1).

3. The oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the vertical bars includes a short metal wire (11), and the short metal wire (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the adjacent long metal wire (10) and passes through the oil collection tank (1). The short metal wire (11) is fixedly connected to the adjacent baffle plate (2). A short insulating sleeve (4) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the short metal wire (11). The short insulating sleeve (4) is fixedly connected to the oil collection tank (1), the adjacent long insulating sleeve (3), and the adjacent baffle plate (2).

4. The oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The current collector includes a ceramic sleeve (5), and the ceramic sleeve (5) is fixedly connected to a plurality of long insulating sleeves (3). A current collector copper wire (17) is fixedly connected inside the ceramic sleeve (5), and a plurality of joints of the current collector copper wire (17) are provided through the ceramic sleeve (5) and extend into the adjacent long insulating sleeve (3). The long metal wire (10) is fixedly connected to two adjacent joints of the current collector copper wire (17).

5. An oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ceramic sleeve (5) and the bottom of the oil collection tank (1) are fixedly connected by multiple connecting blocks (9).

6. The oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The socket includes an insulating base (6), which is fixedly installed at the end of the ceramic sleeve (5). A metal base (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the insulating base (6), and the end of the current-collecting copper wire (17) passes through the insulating base (6) and is fixedly connected to the metal base (16). An elastic metal sheet (15) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the metal base (16).

7. An oil collection tank with a protective structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug includes an insulating plug (14), which is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve of the wire (7) and inserted into the insulating base (6). One end of the insulating plug (14) is fixedly connected to a metal block (13), which is located between two elastic metal pieces (15) and abuts against the two elastic metal pieces (15). One end of the metal block (13) is fixedly connected to a metal rod (12), which passes through the insulating plug (14) and is fixedly connected to the copper wire inside the wire (7).

Citation Information

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