Real-time monitoring of refrigerant storage tanks

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tanks. The utility model, including support piece: the top of the support piece is provided with bottom cover, the middle position of the inner bottom end of bottom cover is provided with inner bag, the middle position of bottom cover bottom is provided with discharge flange, the outer surface of discharge flange is provided with first sealing cover, the side of bottom cover outer surface is provided with gas guide flange, the top of bottom cover is provided with shell, the side of shell outer surface is provided with controller. The utility model, by the cooperation between bottom cover, shell and inner bag, worker pours inert gas into protective cavity through gas guide flange, then cooperates through inductive probe, if inner bag is damaged and leads to refrigerant leakage, inductive probe triggers and sends electric signal, and controller receives electric signal and triggers alarm, can timely notify worker, so that worker can replace or repair damaged inner bag in time, to prevent refrigerant leakage or storage tank explosion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of leak prevention technology, specifically to a refrigerant storage tank for real-time monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerant, also known as preheater refrigerant, is the medium used in various heat engines to complete energy conversion. These substances typically increase power through reversible phase changes, such as steam in steam engines and preheater refrigerant in refrigeration engines. A typical steam engine releases the thermal energy of steam during operation, converting it into mechanical energy to generate power; while preheater refrigerant in refrigeration engines is used to transfer heat from low-temperature areas to high-temperature areas. With increasing global awareness of environmental protection and increasingly stringent international requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the management of refrigerants has become particularly important.

[0003] Refrigerant storage requires storage tanks. Currently, most existing storage tanks are assembled using welding methods. At present, environmentally friendly refrigerants dominate the market, but some refrigerants are corrosive, and others emit flammable and explosive gases. Therefore, refrigerant storage tanks are prone to damage, leading to refrigerant leaks. It is worth noting that some refrigerant leaks can trigger tank explosions. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerant storage tank for real-time monitoring, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank, comprising a support member: a bottom cover is provided on the top of the support member; an inner liner is provided at the middle position of the bottom end of the bottom cover; a discharge flange is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the bottom cover; a first sealing cover is provided on the outer surface of the discharge flange; a gas guide flange is provided on one side of the outer surface of the bottom cover; an outer shell is provided on the top of the bottom cover; a controller is provided on one side of the outer surface of the outer shell; a feed flange is provided at the middle position of the top of the outer shell; a second sealing cover is provided on the outer surface of the feed flange; and sensing probes are provided on one side of the outer surfaces of the bottom cover, the first sealing cover, the outer shell, the feed flange, and the second sealing cover; the sensing probes are electrically connected to the controller.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom cover and the outer shell form a housing, a protective cavity is provided between the inner liner and the housing, and the air guide flange is connected to the protective cavity.

[0007] Preferably, threaded holes are provided at the middle positions of the bottom and top of the inner liner, and threads are provided at the top of the outer surface of the discharge flange and the bottom of the outer surface of the inlet flange. The bottom and top of the inner liner are threadedly connected to the discharge flange and the inlet flange respectively through threaded holes and threads.

[0008] Preferably, a threaded hole is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the bottom cover, a connecting ring is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the inner liner, and the outer surface of the connecting ring on the inner liner is provided with threads. The bottom cover is threadedly connected to the inner liner through the threaded hole and the threads on the connecting ring.

[0009] Preferably, a retaining ring is provided at the bottom of the inner surface of the outer shell, and threads are provided on the outer surface of the retaining ring and the top of the inner surface of the bottom cover, and the outer shell and the bottom cover are connected by threads.

[0010] Preferably, annular grooves are provided at the middle position of the bottom of the bottom cover and the middle position of the top of the outer shell. The bottom cover and the outer shell are connected to the first sealing cover and the second sealing cover respectively through the annular grooves. A sealing port is provided at the middle position of the top of the outer shell. A sealing ring is provided on the outer shell through the sealing port. The outer shell is connected to the inner liner through the sealing port.

[0011] Preferably, the inner surface of the outer shell is provided with limit rings at equal intervals, and one side of the outer surface of the bottom cover, the first sealing cover, the outer shell and the second sealing cover is provided with a through hole, through which the sensing probe extends into the protective cavity.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank forms a protective cavity through the cooperation between the bottom cover, outer shell and inner liner. Workers pour inert gas into the protective cavity through the gas guide flange, and then cooperate with the sensing probe. If the inner liner is damaged and causes refrigerant leakage, the sensing probe will be triggered and send an electrical signal. The controller receives the electrical signal and triggers an alarm, which can promptly notify the workers so that they can replace or repair the damaged inner liner in time, thereby preventing refrigerant leakage or storage tank explosion. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Support component; 2. Bottom cover; 3. Inner liner; 4. Discharge flange; 5. First sealing cover; 6. Sensor probe; 7. Air guide flange; 8. Outer shell; 9. Controller; 10. Feed flange; 11. Second sealing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides an embodiment of a refrigerant storage tank for real-time monitoring, comprising a support member 1; a bottom cover 2 is provided on the top of the support member 1; an inner liner 3 is provided at the middle position of the bottom end of the bottom cover 2; a discharge flange 4 is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the bottom cover 2; a first sealing cover 5 is provided on the outer surface of the discharge flange 4; a gas guide flange 7 is provided on one side of the outer surface of the bottom cover 2; an outer shell 8 is provided on the top of the bottom cover 2; a controller 9 is provided on one side of the outer surface of the outer shell 8; a feed flange 10 is provided at the middle position of the top of the outer shell 8; a second sealing cover 11 is provided on the outer surface of the feed flange 10; the bottom cover 2, the first sealing cover 5, the outer shell 8, and the feed flange 10 are all present. A sensor 6 is installed on one side of the outer surface of the flange 10 and the second sealing cover 11. The sensor 6 is electrically connected to the controller 9. An alarm device is installed in the controller 9. When the worker fills the protective cavity with protective gas by the gas guide flange 7, a protective layer is set on the outer surface of the inner liner 3. If the inner liner 3 is damaged, the refrigerant can be collected through the bottom cover 2 and the outer shell 8 to prevent the refrigerant from leaking to the outside. Moreover, when the refrigerant emits harmful gases, it can trigger the sensor 6 to emit an electrical signal. The controller 9 receives the electrical signal and issues an alarm to remind the worker to transfer the refrigerant in the inner liner 3 in time and replace or repair the inner liner 3.

[0022] In this embodiment, the bottom cover 2 and the outer shell 8 form a shell, and a protective cavity is provided between the inner liner 3 and the shell. The gas guide flange 7 is connected to the protective cavity. The protective cavity between the bottom cover 2, the outer shell 8 and the inner liner 3 can play a protective role. When storing refrigerant containing harmful gases, the protective cavity can prevent the harmful gases from dissipating to the outside. At the same time, the protective cavity can collect the leaked refrigerant, which can prevent the refrigerant from leaking to the outside.

[0023] In this embodiment, threaded holes are provided at the middle positions of the bottom and top of the inner liner 3. Threads are provided on the top of the outer surface of the discharge flange 4 and the bottom of the outer surface of the inlet flange 10. The bottom and top of the inner liner 3 are threadedly connected to the discharge flange 4 and the inlet flange 10 through the threaded holes and threads, respectively. The discharge flange 4 and the inlet flange 10 can be stably and securely installed on the inner liner 3 through the threaded holes and threads, which facilitates the installation of pipelines and avoids refrigerant leakage during the introduction and discharge process.

[0024] In this embodiment, a threaded hole is provided in the middle of the bottom of the bottom cover 2, and a connecting ring is provided in the middle of the bottom of the inner liner 3. The outer surface of the connecting ring on the inner liner 3 is provided with threads. The bottom cover 2 is threadedly connected to the inner liner 3 through the threaded hole and the threads on the connecting ring. Users can install the inner liner 3 stably and securely on the bottom cover 2 through the connecting ring on the inner liner 3, which facilitates the assembly of the storage tank.

[0025] In this embodiment, a fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the inner surface of the outer shell 8, and threads are provided on the outer surface of the fixing ring on the outer shell 8 and the top of the inner surface of the bottom cover 2. The outer shell 8 and the bottom cover 2 are connected by threads. The outer shell 8 can be stably and firmly installed on the bottom cover 2 through the fixing ring. If the inner liner 3 is damaged, the worker can remove the outer shell 8 from the bottom cover 2, which makes it convenient for the worker to remove the inner liner 3 for repair or replacement, thus reducing storage costs.

[0026] In this embodiment, annular grooves are provided at the middle position of the bottom of the bottom cover 2 and the middle position of the top of the outer shell 8. The bottom cover 2 and the outer shell 8 are connected to the first sealing cover 5 and the second sealing cover 11 respectively through the annular grooves. A sealing port is provided at the middle position of the top of the outer shell 8, and a sealing ring is provided through the sealing port. The outer shell 8 is connected to the inner liner 3 through the sealing port. The first sealing cover 5 and the second sealing cover 11 isolate the connection between the bottom cover 2 and the outer shell 8 and the inner liner 3 from the outside through the annular grooves to prevent refrigerant or harmful gases from leaking to the outside from the connection.

[0027] In this embodiment, limiting rings are equidistantly arranged on the inner surface of the outer shell 8, and through holes are opened on one side of the outer surfaces of the bottom cover 2, the first sealing cover 5, the outer shell 8, and the second sealing cover 11. The sensing probe 6 extends into the protective cavity through the through holes. The limiting rings on the inner surface of the outer shell 8 can assist in the fitting between the inner liner 3 and the outer shell 8, and facilitate the connection between the outer shell 8 and the bottom cover 2. The sensing probe 6 on the bottom cover 2 and the first sealing cover 5 is a liquid sensing probe, while the sensing probe 6 on the outer shell 8 and the second sealing cover 11 is a gas sensing probe, so that the sensing probe 6 can sense refrigerant or harmful gases and can be adapted to different leakage conditions.

[0028] Working principle: The worker connects the inner liner 3 to the bottom cover 2, and then puts the outer shell 8 on the outer surface of the inner liner 3. At the same time, the outer shell 8 can be connected to the bottom cover 2. Then, the first sealing cover 5 and the second sealing cover 11 are installed at the bottom or top of the inner liner 3. Then, the worker introduces inert gas into the protective cavity between the bottom cover 2, the outer shell 8 and the inner liner 3 through the gas guide flange 7, so that it can form a protective layer and play a protective role. Then, the worker introduces refrigerant into the inner liner 3 through the feed flange 10. If the inner liner 3 is damaged, the refrigerant leaking from the inner liner 3 can be collected and stored through the bottom cover 2 and the outer shell 8. The sensor 6 is thus triggered and sends an electrical signal. The controller 9 receives the electrical signal and triggers the alarm, allowing the worker to introduce the refrigerant in the inner liner 3 through the discharge flange 4, and allowing the worker to remove the inner liner 3 from the bottom cover 2 for easy replacement or repair.

[0029] For those skilled in the art, this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments of this invention are exemplary and not restrictive. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerant storage tank for real-time monitoring, comprising a support member (1), characterized in that: The support member (1) is provided with a bottom cover (2) at the top. The bottom of the bottom cover (2) is provided with an inner liner (3) at the middle position of the bottom end. The bottom of the bottom cover (2) is provided with a discharge flange (4) at the middle position of the bottom. The outer surface of the discharge flange (4) is provided with a first sealing cover (5). The outer surface of the bottom cover (2) is provided with a venting flange (7) on one side. The bottom cover (2) is provided with a shell (8) at the top. The outer surface of the shell (8) is provided with a controller (9) on one side. The top of the shell (8) is provided with a feed flange (10) at the middle position. The outer surface of the feed flange (10) is provided with a second sealing cover (11). The bottom cover (2), the first sealing cover (5), the shell (8), the feed flange (10) and the second sealing cover (11) are all provided with a sensing probe (6) on one side. The sensing probe (6) is electrically connected to the controller (9).

2. The refrigerant storage tank for real-time monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cover (2) and the outer shell (8) form a shell, and a protective cavity is provided between the inner liner (3) and the shell. The air guide flange (7) is connected to the protective cavity.

3. A real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner liner (3) has threaded holes at the middle of its bottom and top. The top of the outer surface of the discharge flange (4) and the bottom of the outer surface of the inlet flange (10) are both threaded. The bottom and top of the inner liner (3) are threadedly connected to the discharge flange (4) and the inlet flange (10) respectively through the threaded holes and threads.

4. A real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cover (2) has a threaded hole in the middle of its bottom, and the inner liner (3) has a connecting ring in the middle of its bottom. The outer surface of the connecting ring on the inner liner (3) is threaded. The bottom cover (2) is threaded to the inner liner (3) through the threaded hole and the thread on the connecting ring.

5. A real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the inner surface of the outer shell (8). The outer surface of the fixing ring on the outer shell (8) and the top of the inner surface of the bottom cover (2) are both provided with threads. The outer shell (8) and the bottom cover (2) are connected by threads.

6. A real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the bottom cover (2) and the top of the outer shell (8) are provided with annular grooves. The bottom cover (2) and the outer shell (8) are connected to the first sealing cover (5) and the second sealing cover (11) respectively through the annular grooves. The top of the outer shell (8) is provided with a sealing port. The outer shell (8) is provided with a sealing ring through the sealing port. The outer shell (8) is connected to the inner liner (3) through the sealing port.

7. A real-time monitoring refrigerant storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting rings are provided at equal intervals on the inner surface of the outer shell (8). A through hole is provided on one side of the outer surface of the bottom cover (2), the first sealing cover (5), the outer shell (8), and the second sealing cover (11). The sensing probe (6) extends into the protective cavity through the through hole.

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