A tunnel-type spray cooling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tunnel type spraying cooling device belongs to food processing equipment technical field, including cooling tunnel body, set up on the conveying system and cooling water circulation spraying system of cooling tunnel body, the cooling water circulation spraying system includes water storage tank, cooling pump, circulating pump and spraying subassembly, water storage tank with circulating pump is communicated through the extraction pipeline, circulating pump with spraying subassembly is communicated through the conveying pipeline, cooling pump with water storage tank is communicated, cooling pump with spraying subassembly is communicated through the cooling water pipeline, cooling pump with circulating pump is set in the both sides of cooling tunnel body. The utility model discloses a structure above, has solved the problem of slow cooling speed in the prior art, difficult to satisfy the efficient production demand, has combined the advantage of tunnel type conveying system and spraying cooling system, has realized the quick, even, efficient cooling of material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a tunnel-type spray cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] In many industrial sectors such as food processing and chemical production, rapid and uniform cooling of materials is a crucial step in ensuring product quality and improving production efficiency. Traditional cooling methods, such as natural cooling and air cooling, often suffer from slow cooling rates, uneven cooling, and high energy consumption, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern production for high efficiency, energy saving, and environmental protection.

[0003] With the continuous development of industrial technology, spray cooling technology has gradually received widespread attention. Spray cooling uses nozzles to spray a cooling medium (such as cooling water) in a mist form onto the surface of materials, utilizing the latent heat of vaporization and sensible heat of the cooling medium to absorb heat from the materials, thereby achieving rapid cooling. However, traditional spray cooling devices also have some problems, such as low efficiency of cooling water recycling, unstable cooling effect, and complex device structure.

[0004] To solve the above problems, a tunnel-type spray cooling device is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tunnel-type spray cooling device that solves the problem that traditional cooling methods in the prior art are slow and cannot meet the needs of high-efficiency production. It combines the advantages of tunnel-type conveying systems and spray cooling systems, and through a series of measures such as optimizing structural design, improving cooling water circulation efficiency, and enhancing the stability of cooling effect, it achieves rapid, uniform, and efficient cooling of materials.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a tunnel-type spray cooling device, including a cooling tunnel body, a conveying system installed on the cooling tunnel body, and a cooling water circulation spraying system;

[0007] The cooling water circulation spray system includes a water storage tank, a cooling pump, a circulation pump, and a spray assembly. The water storage tank and the circulation pump are connected through an extraction pipe, the circulation pump and the spray assembly are connected through a delivery pipe, the cooling pump and the water storage tank are connected, and the cooling pump and the spray assembly are connected through a cooling water pipe. The cooling pump and the circulation pump are located on both sides of the cooling tunnel body.

[0008] Preferably, the cooling tunnel body is provided with a pre-cooling section and a cooling section inside, the temperature of the pre-cooling section is 50-60℃, and the temperature of the cooling section is 25-30℃.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying system includes a main synchronous pulley and a driven synchronous pulley disposed at both ends of the cooling tunnel body. The main synchronous pulley is connected to the motor component via a belt. A synchronous belt is disposed between the main synchronous pulley and the driven synchronous pulley, and a plurality of drainage holes are distributed on the synchronous belt.

[0010] Preferably, the water storage tank is located below the synchronous belt, and the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with a leakage hole.

[0011] Preferably, the cooling water pipe and the conveying pipe converge at the spray assembly, and both the cooling water pipe and the conveying pipe are equipped with a one-way valve.

[0012] Preferably, the spray assembly includes a horizontally arranged spray conveyor rod, with a plurality of spray heads evenly arranged below the spray conveyor rod, and the spray assembly is positioned above the synchronous belt.

[0013] Preferably, a support column and a water supply pipe are provided below the cooling tunnel body, and the water supply pipe is connected to a water leakage hole.

[0014] Therefore, the tunnel-type spray cooling device described above has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This device achieves rapid material cooling through optimized spray assembly and conveying system design, significantly improving production efficiency. Simultaneously, by precisely controlling the water flow of the circulating and cooling pumps, the device can flexibly adjust the temperatures of the pre-cooling and cooling sections to adapt to the cooling requirements of different materials. This segmented temperature control not only optimizes the cooling effect but also ensures that the material is cooled within its optimal temperature range, preventing damage caused by excessively high or low temperatures, thereby improving product quality.

[0016] 2. This device reduces water waste by improving cooling water recycling efficiency, meeting energy conservation and environmental protection requirements. Simultaneously, by optimizing the water delivery rates of the circulation pump and cooling pump, the device reduces unnecessary energy waste and lowers operating costs. Furthermore, precise temperature control can reduce cooling water consumption, further reducing water resource consumption and wastewater treatment costs, thus saving costs.

[0017] 3. The device has a compact and simple structure, occupies little space, and is easy to install and use. At the same time, the device is simple and convenient to operate, reducing the labor intensity of operators and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the device's temperature control system can be linked with other equipment on the production line to achieve automated control, further improving production efficiency and the reliability of the device.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an external schematic diagram of a tunnel-type spray cooling device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a tunnel-type spray cooling device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of a tunnel-type spray cooling device according to the present invention;

[0022] Labeling instructions

[0023] 1. Cooling tunnel body; 2. Timing pulley; 3. Conveying pipe; 4. Circulating pump; 5. Extraction pipe; 6. Motor components; 7. Cooling pump; 8. Main timing pulley; 9. Spray assembly; 10. Cooling water pipe; 11. Water supply pipe; 12. Support column; 13. Drainage hole; 14. Spray conveying rod; 15. Spray head; 16. Timing belt; 17. Leakage hole; 18. Water storage tank. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0026] The specific connection methods for each component all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the existing field. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology. In addition, the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here. The component models mentioned in this article are all common models in the existing technology and can be replaced according to actual needs.

[0027] As per the instruction manual Figure 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a tunnel-type spray cooling device, including a cooling tunnel body 1, a conveying system installed on the cooling tunnel body 1, and a cooling water circulation spraying system. The cooling tunnel body 1 is a metal frame with a closed channel structure, which can be welded from stainless steel and has multiple layers of heat-insulating lining inside to form a stable cooling working space. Support columns 12 and water pipes 11 are installed below the cooling tunnel body 1.

[0028] The cooling tunnel body 1 is equipped with a pre-cooling section and a cooling section. The temperature of the pre-cooling section is 50-60℃, and the temperature of the cooling section is 25-30℃. The pre-cooling section is located at the entrance side of the cooling tunnel body 1 and is used to perform preliminary cooling treatment on the high-temperature material to avoid surface stress damage caused by excessive temperature difference. The cooling section is located at the rear end of the pre-cooling section and is used to reduce the material temperature to the target range. By setting the temperature in this stage to be lower than that in the pre-cooling section, a stable decrease in the core temperature of the material can be ensured.

[0029] The conveying system includes main synchronous pulleys 8 and driven synchronous pulleys 2 located at both ends of the cooling tunnel body 1. The main synchronous pulleys 8 are connected to the motor component 6 via a belt. A synchronous belt 16 is installed between the main synchronous pulleys 8 and the driven synchronous pulleys 2, and several drainage holes 13 are distributed on the synchronous belt 16. The main synchronous pulleys 8 drive the synchronous belt 16 via a steel gear structure, and the distance between them is adjusted according to the length of the cooling tunnel body 1. The material is placed on the surface of the synchronous belt 16 with drainage holes 13 for conveying. During the spray cooling process, the cooling water sprayed on the surface of the material can be discharged downward through the drainage holes 13 on the surface of the synchronous belt 16.

[0030] The cooling water circulating spray system includes a water storage tank 18, a cooling pump 7, a circulating pump 4, and a spray assembly 9. The water storage tank 18 and the circulating pump 4 are connected via an extraction pipe 5, and the circulating pump 4 and the spray assembly 9 are connected via a delivery pipe 3. The cooling pump 7 is connected to the water storage tank 18, and the cooling pump 7 and the spray assembly 9 are connected via a cooling water pipe 10. The cooling pump 7 and the circulating pump 4 are located on both sides of the cooling tunnel body 1. The device is equipped with several cooling pumps 7 and circulating pumps 4. The water storage tank 18 is located below the synchronous belt 16. The cooling water pipe 10 and the delivery pipe 3 converge at the spray assembly 9. Both the cooling water pipe 10 and the delivery pipe 3 are equipped with one-way valves to prevent the cooling water and circulating water from flowing in opposite directions within the pipes.

[0031] After the material is conveyed into the cooling tunnel via the synchronous belt 16, the circulating pump 4 pumps the recovered water from the storage tank 18 through the conveying pipe 3 into the spray assembly 9 to form a basic cooling water curtain. Simultaneously, the cooling pump 7 injects externally supplied low-temperature cooling water into the spray assembly 9 through an independent pipe. The spray assembly 9 can be equipped with a three-way valve to achieve fluid convergence. The design of placing the two pumps on opposite sides of the tunnel creates a counter-current effect in the pipes, effectively improving the stability of the spray pressure. By precisely controlling the water delivery of the circulating pump 4 and the cooling pump 7, the device can flexibly adjust the temperature of the pre-cooling and cooling sections to adapt to the cooling requirements of different materials. The spray heads 15 cover the material surface in a staggered arrangement. After the cooling water comes into contact with the high-temperature material, it evaporates and absorbs heat. The residual water flows back to the storage tank 18 through the drainage holes 13 on the synchronous belt 16, and after sedimentation and filtration, it re-enters the circulation system.

[0032] The bottom of the water storage tank 18 is provided with a drain hole 17, which can drain the water after cooling, or add water to the water storage tank 18 by connecting the water supply pipe 11 at the beginning of device startup. During operation, the drain hole can be plugged.

[0033] The spray assembly 9 includes multiple rows of parallel, transversely arranged spray conveyor rods 14, which extend along the width of the synchronous belt 16. Spray heads 15, evenly distributed below them, form multiple rows of parallel atomizing areas. When the synchronous belt 16 carrying material passes beneath the spray assembly 9, cooling water is distributed to each spray head 15 via the spray conveyor rods 14, forming a uniform atomized water flow covering the material surface. The spray assembly 9 is located directly above the synchronous belt 16, allowing the atomized water flow to directly act on the material, avoiding uneven coverage caused by tilted spraying. Simultaneously, gravity accelerates the return of cooling water to the water storage tank 18.

[0034] Therefore, the tunnel-type spray cooling device with the above-mentioned structure of this utility model solves the problem that the traditional cooling method in the prior art is slow and difficult to meet the needs of high-efficiency production. It combines the advantages of tunnel-type conveying system and spray cooling system. Through a series of measures such as optimizing structural design, improving cooling water circulation efficiency and enhancing the stability of cooling effect, it achieves rapid, uniform and efficient cooling of materials.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the technical solution of this utility model, and these modifications or equivalent substitutions cannot cause the modified technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tunnel-type spray cooling device, characterized in that: It includes a cooling tunnel body, a conveying system installed on the cooling tunnel body, and a cooling water circulation spray system; The cooling water circulation spray system includes a water storage tank, a cooling pump, a circulation pump, and a spray assembly. The water storage tank and the circulation pump are connected through an extraction pipe, the circulation pump and the spray assembly are connected through a delivery pipe, the cooling pump and the water storage tank are connected, and the cooling pump and the spray assembly are connected through a cooling water pipe. The cooling pump and the circulation pump are located on both sides of the cooling tunnel body.

2. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling tunnel body is equipped with a pre-cooling section and a cooling section. The temperature of the pre-cooling section is 50-60℃, and the temperature of the cooling section is 25-30℃.

3. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying system includes a main synchronous pulley and a driven synchronous pulley at both ends of the cooling tunnel body. The main synchronous pulley is connected to the motor component via a belt. A synchronous belt is provided between the main synchronous pulley and the driven synchronous pulley, and a number of drainage holes are distributed on the synchronous belt.

4. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank is located below the synchronous belt, and a water leakage hole is provided at the bottom of the water storage tank.

5. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling water pipe and the conveying pipe converge at the spray assembly, and both the cooling water pipe and the conveying pipe are equipped with a one-way valve.

6. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray assembly includes a horizontally arranged spray conveyor rod, with a plurality of spray heads evenly arranged below the spray conveyor rod, and the spray assembly is positioned above the synchronous belt.

7. The tunnel-type spray cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling tunnel body is provided with a support column and a water supply pipe below it, and the water supply pipe is connected to a water leakage hole.

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