A device for collecting condensate water from sterilization exhaust of a fermenter

Abstract

The utility model relates to condensate water collection technical field, concretely is a kind of fermentation tank disinfection exhaust condensate water centralized collection device, it include: main collection main pipe, the front and back side of the outer wall one end of main collection main pipe is provided with water inlet one, the front and back side of the outer wall other end of main collection main pipe is provided with water inlet three, the front and back side of the outer wall middle part of main collection main pipe is provided with water inlet two, the side port of water inlet one, water inlet two and water inlet three away from main collection main pipe is all communicated with branch water collecting pipe, the front end fixed mounting of branch water collecting pipe is provided with clamp half ring one;Beneficial effect is: can all-around, no missing collection fermentation tank disinfection exhaust condensate water, through adaptability flexible water collecting pipe and sealing clamp leakproof, according to gradient gravity flow and reasonable pipe diameter keep unobstructed, intelligent drainage and check valve ensure stable and discharge into sewage ditch and prevent backflow, it is convenient for observation cleaning, eliminate workshop pollution hidden danger, satisfy clean production demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condensate collection technology, specifically a centralized collection device for condensate from the exhaust gas of a fermenter. Background Technology

[0002] Fermentation industry is a core area of ​​biomanufacturing that relies on the metabolic activities of microorganisms to prepare target products. Its production process is centered on fermenters and involves raw material pretreatment, strain cultivation, fermentation reaction, product separation and purification, and finished product processing. The final product is enzyme preparations, antibiotics, and organic acids that meet quality standards. It is an important branch of the modern industrial system that is both technology-intensive and has high added value.

[0003] In the fermentation industry production process, regular high-temperature steam sterilization of fermentation tanks is an essential step. During the sterilization process, a large amount of steam emanating from each exhaust port quickly turns into condensate upon cooling, carrying microorganisms, impurities, and other components. The fermentation tank sterilization exhaust condensate collection device is a device used to collect this specific condensate in a unified manner to prevent the condensate from spreading randomly and affecting the production environment.

[0004] In existing technologies, most fermentation workshops lack effective means to collect this condensate, often allowing it to drip freely onto the workshop floor, making the floor slippery and breeding various bacteria and molds. This greatly increases the risk of cross-contamination of products by microorganisms, seriously threatening product quality and production safety. Even with some simple collection measures, there are problems such as incomplete collection, easy pipe blockage, and poor drainage, which cannot meet the needs of modern clean production. Therefore, this utility model proposes a centralized collection device for condensate from the disinfection exhaust of fermentation tanks to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a centralized collection device for condensate from the exhaust gas of fermentation tanks, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that most fermentation workshops lack effective means to collect this condensate, which is often allowed to drip randomly onto the workshop floor, making the floor slippery and breeding various bacteria and molds, greatly increasing the risk of cross-contamination of products by microorganisms, seriously threatening product quality and production safety. Even if there are some simple collection measures, there are problems such as incomplete collection, easy blockage of pipes, and poor drainage, which cannot meet the needs of modern clean production.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a centralized collection device for condensate from the sterilization exhaust of a fermenter, comprising a main collection pipe;

[0007] The main collection pipe has a water inlet 1 on both the front and rear sides of one end of its outer wall, a water inlet 3 on both the front and rear sides of the other end of its outer wall, and a water inlet 2 on both the front and rear sides of the middle part of its outer wall. Each of the three water inlets 1, 2, and 3 is connected to a branch water collection pipe at the port furthest from the main collection pipe. A clamp half-ring 1 is fixedly installed at the front end of each branch water collection pipe. Several cover plates are rotatably connected to the top of the main collection pipe. An observation window is opened on the inner wall of each cover plate, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of each cover plate.

[0008] Both ends of the main collection pipe are connected to water collection tanks. The water collection tanks are L-shaped pipes. The vertical section of the water collection tank is connected to both ends of the main collection pipe. The horizontal section of the water collection tank is used for drainage. A baffle plate is fixedly installed at the top of the inside of the water collection tank.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the clamp half-ring one, a bolt is threaded inside the fixing block one, a fixing block two is threaded on the outer wall of the bolt, and a clamp half-ring two is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing block two.

[0010] Preferably, a rotating shaft is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second clamp half-ring, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first clamp half-ring.

[0011] Preferably, the first and second clamp half-rings are provided with annular grooves inside, and the annular grooves inside the first and second clamp half-rings are engaged with sealing rings.

[0012] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is provided on the inner side wall of the water collection tank, and a motor is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer wall of the water collection tank. A valve disc is rotatably connected to the output end of the motor near the water collection tank.

[0013] Preferably, a pin is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water collection tank at the port away from the main collection pipe, and a transmission pin is rotatably connected inside the pin, and a valve disc is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission pin.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: it can collect the condensate from the disinfection exhaust of the fermentation tank in an all-round and comprehensive manner, prevent leakage through the adaptable flexible water collection pipe and sealing clamps, ensure smooth flow according to the slope and reasonable pipe diameter, and ensure stable discharge into the sewage ditch and prevent backflow through intelligent drainage and one-way check valve. It is easy to observe and clean, eliminates the risk of pollution in the workshop, and meets the needs of clean production. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the water collection tank of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the clamp semi-ring of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main collection pipe; 2. Water inlet 1; 3. Water inlet 2; 4. Water inlet 3; 5. Branch collection pipe; 6. Clamp half-ring 1; 7. Clamp half-ring 2; 8. Cover plate; 9. Observation window; 10. Handle; 11. Water collection tank; 12. Baffle; 13. Liquid level sensor; 14. Valve disc 1; 15. Motor; 16. Pin; 17. Transmission pin; 18. Valve disc 2; 19. Fixing block 1; 20. Fixing block 2; 21. Bolt; 22. Rotating shaft 2; 23. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clear and complete, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of this utility model, and are merely used to explain the embodiments of this utility model. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a centralized collection device for condensate from the exhaust gas of a fermenter, comprising a main collection pipe 1 as the core channel for centralized collection of condensate. A collection port 2 is provided on both the front and rear sides of one end of the outer wall of the main collection pipe 1, a collection port 4 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the other end of the outer wall of the main collection pipe 1, and a collection port 3 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the middle section of the outer wall of the main collection pipe 1. Branch collection pipes 5 are connected to the ports of the collection ports 2, 3, and 4 away from the main collection pipe 1, for directional introduction of condensate from the exhaust gas outlets of fermenters at different locations into the main collection pipe 1. A clamp half-ring 6 is fixedly installed at the front end of the branch collection pipe 5. A fixing block 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the clamp half-ring 6. A bolt 21 is threaded inside the fixing block 19, and a fixing block 20 is threaded on the outer wall of the bolt 21. A fixing block 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing block 20. A clamp half-ring 7 is connected, and a rotating shaft 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the clamp half-ring 7. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the clamp half-ring 6. Through the threaded engagement of bolt 21 with fixing block 19 and fixing block 20, the clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7 can be quickly tightened and disassembled. The clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7 have annular grooves inside. The annular grooves inside the clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7 are connected to a sealing ring 23 to ensure the sealing performance of the connection between the branch water collection pipe 5 and the external pipe and prevent steam leakage. Several cover plates 8 are rotatably connected to the top of the main collection pipe 1. The inner wall of the cover plate 8 has an observation window 9, which can be used to observe the water flow status and impurity accumulation inside the main collection pipe 1 in real time. The top of the cover plate 8 is fixedly connected to a handle 10, which makes it easy for operators to open and close the cover plate 8, so as to regularly clean and maintain the inside of the main collection pipe 1.

[0022] Specifically, when operating the centralized collection device for condensate from the disinfection exhaust of the fermenter, firstly, the branch collection pipe is sealed to the external pipe. First, the sealing ring 23 is inserted into the annular grooves inside the clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7, ensuring that the sealing ring 23 is completely fitted against the inner wall of the groove without any deviation. Then, confirm that the position of clamp half-ring 6 at the front end of the branch collection pipe 5 is fixed. Rotate clamp half-ring 7 around the rotating shaft 22 so that the two half-rings together wrap around the external pipe interface corresponding to the fermenter exhaust port. Next, insert the bolt 21 into the threaded hole of the top fixing block 19 of clamp half-ring 6, and rotate the bolt 21 to precisely engage with the threaded hole of the top fixing block 20 of clamp half-ring 7. Continue to tighten the bolt 21 until clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7 tightly clamp the pipe interface. The sealing is achieved through the compression deformation of the sealing ring 23, preventing steam leakage. During the operation of the device, the exhaust condensate generated by the disinfection of the fermenter flows into the branch water collection pipe 5 through the external pipe, and then flows into the main collection manifold 1 through water collection port 1 2, water collection port 2 3, and water collection port 3 4 respectively. The operator needs to regularly check the flow status of the condensate inside the main collection manifold 1 through the observation window 9 on the inner wall of the top cover plate 8 of the main collection manifold 1, and observe whether there is any obstruction of water flow or accumulation of impurities. When it is observed that there is accumulation of impurities inside the main collection manifold 1 and regular maintenance is required, the operator holds the handle 10 on the top of the cover plate 8 and applies upward force to make the cover plate 8 rotate around the rotating connection point with the main collection manifold 1 to open it, and clean the accumulated impurities inside the main collection manifold 1. After cleaning, the operator holds the handle 10 in the opposite direction and pushes the cover plate 8 until the cover plate 8 and the top of the main collection manifold 1 are completely closed to ensure no gaps and prevent external impurities from entering.

[0023] Secondly, both ends of the main collection pipe 1 are connected to water collection tanks 11, serving as transfer and discharge hubs for condensate. The water collection tanks 11 are L-shaped pipes. The vertical section of the water collection tank 11 connects to both ends of the main collection pipe 1 to receive the condensate transported by the main collection pipe 1, while the horizontal section serves as a drainage channel, guiding the condensate to the sewage ditch. A baffle 12 is fixedly installed at the top of the inside of the water collection tank 11 to buffer and separate the water-carrying vapor flowing into the main collection pipe 1. Through inertial collision, the condensate in the vapor adheres and converges along the wall. A level sensor 13 is installed on the inner side wall of the water collection tank 11 to monitor the condensate level in the water collection tank 11 in real time, providing a signal for drainage control. A motor 15 is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer wall of the water collection tank 11. A valve disc 14 is rotatably connected to the output end of the motor 15 near the water collection tank 11. The two constitute a drainage control mechanism. The motor 15 drives the valve disc 14 to rotate to open and close the drain outlet. Automatic drainage is achieved in conjunction with the liquid level sensor 13. A pin 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water collection tank 11 at the port away from the main collection pipe 1. A transmission pin 17 is rotatably connected inside the pin 16. A valve disc 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission pin 17 to form a one-way check structure. The valve disc 18 can rotate around the pin 16 with the water flow pressure, allowing only condensate to flow from the water collection tank 11 to the sewage ditch, effectively preventing sewage in the sewage ditch from flowing back into the water collection tank 11.

[0024] Specifically, during the operation of the device, when the condensate in the main collection pipe 1 flows into the vertical section of the collection tank 11, the baffle 12 buffers and separates the water vapor. The condensate gathers along the wall to the bottom of the collection tank 11. The liquid level sensor 13 monitors the liquid level in real time. When the liquid level reaches the preset threshold, the liquid level sensor 13 sends a signal to the motor 15. The motor 15 starts and drives the valve disc 14 to rotate and open the drain outlet. The condensate flows through the horizontal section to the sewage ditch. At this time, the water pressure pushes the valve disc 18 to rotate around the pin 16 and open, ensuring that the condensate is smoothly discharged into the sewage ditch. When the liquid level sensor 13 detects that the liquid level in the collection tank 11 drops to the preset lower limit, it sends a signal to the motor 15 again. The motor 15 rotates in the opposite direction to drive the valve disc 14 to close the drain outlet. The valve disc 18 naturally resets and closes under its own weight and the side pressure of the sewage ditch, preventing sewage backflow.

[0025] When this device is in operation, the first step is to seal the connection between the branch water collection pipe and the external pipe. First, the sealing ring 23 is inserted into the annular grooves inside the clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7, ensuring that the sealing ring 23 is completely fitted against the inner wall of the groove without any deviation. Then, confirm that the position of clamp half-ring 6 at the front end of the branch water collection pipe 5 is fixed. Rotate clamp half-ring 7 around the rotating shaft 22 so that the two half-rings together wrap around the external pipe interface corresponding to the fermenter's exhaust port. Next, insert the bolt 21 into the threaded hole of the fixing block 19 at the top of clamp half-ring 6, and rotate the bolt 21 to precisely engage with the threaded hole of the fixing block 20 at the top of clamp half-ring 7. Continue to tighten the bolt 21 until clamp half-ring 6 and clamp half-ring 7 tightly clamp the pipe interface. The sealing is achieved through the compression deformation of the sealing ring 23, preventing steam leakage. During device operation, the exhaust condensate generated by the fermenter's sterilization flows into the branch water collection pipe 5 through the external pipe, and then through water collection port 2 and water collection port 2 respectively. 3. Water inlet 3 4 flows into the main collection pipe 1. Operators need to periodically check the flow of condensate and the presence of impurities through the observation window 9 on the inner wall of the top cover plate 8 of the main collection pipe 1. If cleaning or maintenance is required, hold the handle 10 on the top of the cover plate 8 and apply upward force to open the cover plate 8 around the rotating connection point. After cleaning, push the cover plate 8 in the opposite direction to close it completely. After the condensate in the main collection pipe 1 flows into the vertical section of the water collection tank 11, the baffle 12 buffers and separates the water vapor. The condensate gathers along the wall to the bottom. The liquid level sensor 13 monitors the liquid level in real time. When the preset threshold is reached, a signal is sent to the motor 15. The motor 15 drives the valve disc 14 to open the drain outlet. The condensate flows through the horizontal section to the sewage ditch. The water pressure pushes the valve disc 2 18 to open around the pin 16. When the liquid level drops to the lower limit, the motor 15 drives the valve disc 14 in the opposite direction to close. The valve disc 2 18 resets and closes under its own weight and the side pressure of the sewage ditch to prevent sewage backflow.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for centralized collection of condensate from sterilization exhaust in fermentation tanks, characterized in that: Including the main collection manager (1); The main collection pipe (1) has a water collection port 1 (2) on the front and back sides of one end of its outer wall, a water collection port 3 (4) on the front and back sides of the other end of its outer wall, a water collection port 2 (3) on the front and back sides of the middle part of its outer wall, a branch water collection pipe (5) connected to the side of the water collection port 1 (2), water collection port 2 (3) and water collection port 3 (4) away from the main collection pipe (1), a clamp half ring 1 (6) fixedly installed at the front end of the branch water collection pipe (5), a number of cover plates (8) rotatably connected to the top of the main collection pipe (1), an observation window (9) opened on the inner wall of the cover plate (8), and a handle (10) fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate (8); Both ends of the main collection pipe (1) are connected to a water collection tank (11). The water collection tank (11) is an L-shaped pipe. The vertical section of the water collection tank (11) is connected to both ends of the main collection pipe (1). The horizontal section of the water collection tank (11) is used for drainage. A baffle plate (12) is fixedly installed at the top inside the water collection tank (11).

2. The fermenter sterilization exhaust condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the clamp half-ring one (6) is fixedly connected to the fixing block one (19), the internal thread of the fixing block one (19) is connected to the bolt (21), the outer wall of the bolt (21) is connected to the fixing block two (20), and the bottom of the fixing block two (20) is fixedly connected to the clamp half-ring two (7).

3. The fermenter sterilization exhaust condensate collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the clamp half-ring two (7) is fixedly installed with a rotating shaft two (22), and the rotating shaft two (22) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the clamp half-ring one (6).

4. The fermenter sterilization exhaust condensate collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first clamp half-ring (6) and the second clamp half-ring (7) are provided with annular grooves inside, and the annular grooves inside the first clamp half-ring (6) and the second clamp half-ring (7) are engaged with sealing rings (23).

5. The fermentation tank sterilization exhaust condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor (13) is provided on the inner side wall of the water collection tank (11), and a motor (15) is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer wall of the water collection tank (11). A valve disc (14) is rotatably connected to the output end of the motor (15) near the water collection tank (11).

6. The fermenter sterilization exhaust condensate collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pin (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water collection tank (11) at the port away from the main collection pipe (1). A transmission pin (17) is rotatably connected inside the pin (16). A valve disc (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission pin (17).

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