Explosion-Proof Tank Container With Remote Temperature Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional refrigeration tank containers lack explosion-proof design, preventing their use in explosive hazardous environments and failing to monitor critical parameters like temperature, pressure, and liquid level in real time, posing safety risks during transportation of sensitive goods.

Innovation Solution

An explosion-proof intelligent temperature control tank container with integrated explosion-proof refrigeration and heating systems, sensors, and a remote monitoring system, ensuring real-time parameter monitoring and control, including a tank heat exchange tube system, explosion-proof refrigeration unit, and electrostatic grounding detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a conventional refrigeration heating system is added to the tank container, then temperature control capability is improved, but explosion-proof performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control capabilityVSAvoidexplosion-proof performance
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the electrical and thermal parameters of the refrigeration and heating systems to meet explosion-proof requirements. This includes using explosion-proof motors, seals, and electrical components with restricted spark energy, along with thermal insulation layers and temperature monitoring systems that prevent overheating and potential ignition sources in hazardous environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by integrating explosion-proof design elements with the refrigeration and heating systems. This involves using specialized materials for explosion-proof motors, seals, and structural components that can withstand explosive environments while maintaining the temperature control functionality of the system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If real-time monitoring systems are installed, then safety monitoring is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety monitoringVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional monitoring system that integrates multiple safety functions into a unified structure. The monitoring system simultaneously tracks temperature, pressure, liquid level, and other critical parameters while providing alarm functions and data recording, reducing the need for separate dedicated systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously monitor tank conditions and provide real-time data to control systems and alarm devices. This feedback loop enables automatic responses to abnormal conditions, improving safety monitoring while managing complexity through integrated control logic that processes multiple parameters simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables safe operation in explosive hazardous environments by preventing accidents through real-time monitoring and control of temperature, pressure, and liquid level, enhancing safety and adaptability during transportation and storage of sensitive goods.

Implementation Method 1

a tank heat exchange tube system (4) is provided on an outer surface of the tank (3), the tank heat exchange tube system (4) is connected with an explosion-proof refrigeration unit (11) by a connecting pipeline

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat exchange: Heat Exchanger

Implementation Method 2

the tank container body comprising a frame (1), an external thermal insulation layer (2) and a tank (3)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

the explosion-proof refrigeration unit (11) is further connected with an external pipeline (6)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefrigeration: Cooling

Implementation Method 4

an explosion-proof heating module (23) is provided in the explosion-proof refrigeration unit (11)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 5

an explosion-proof electrostatic grounding detection alarm (16), a grounding probe (19) are provided at a rear end of the tank (3)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrostatic grounding: Electrostatics

Data Source

PatentEP4400449B1Anti-explosion smart temperature-controlled tank-type container
Publication Date: 2026.01.14 NANTONG TANK CONTAINER CO LTD
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AI summary

An explosion-proof intelligent temperature control tank container comprises a tank heat exchange tube system (4), the tank heat exchange tube system (4) being connected to an explosion-proof refrigeration unit (11) and an explosion-proof heating module (23), the explosion-proof refrigeration unit (11) being connected to an external pipeline (6), and an explosion-proof circulating liquid temperature sensor (8), an explosion-proof liquid level switch (9) and an inlet and outlet pipeline valve (10) are arranged on the external pipeline (6). A frame (1) is provided with a cable storage box (7) and an explosion-proof control box (12), the explosion-proof control box (12) having provided therein an electronic control system. An explosion-proof goods temperature sensor (13) is provided on the tank (3), and an explosion-proof electrostatic grounding detection alarm (16), an explosion-proof remote display control box (17), an explosion-proof remote isolating switch (18), a grounding probe (19), an explosion-proof intelligent display (20) and a temperature sensor (34) are disposed at the rear end of the tank (3). An upper portion of the tank (3) is provided with an explosion-proof remote communication positioning control terminal (15), and is connected to a liquid level sensor (28) and a pressure sensor (32). The present explosion-proof intelligent temperature control tank container uses an explosion-preventing design, can be used normally in a specified explosion hazard environment, can monitor the state of cargo and equipment in real time, and can remotely operate and control equipment by means of a background system to prevent explosions.