SI25109A

SI25109A - Device for dissipate excess gas from process

Info

Publication number: SI25109A
Application number: SI201500299A
Authority: SI
Inventors: Franc Bizjak
Original assignee: Bitermo d.o.o.
Priority date: 2015-12-16
Filing date: 2015-12-16
Publication date: 2017-06-30
Also published as: DE102016124698A1

Abstract

Predlagani izum se nanaša na napravo in postopek za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa. Naprava za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa, obsega zbiralno posodo (4), v katero je preko vsaj enega priključka (3) speljan vsaj en dovod (2) za presežni plin, ki izhaja iz vira (1) presežnega plina, sesalno sredstvo (8), razporejeno navzdolnje glede na zbiralno posodo (4), izbirama razdelilno postajo (12), priključeno sesalnemu sredstvu (8), vsaj en vod (13, 14,15) za presežni plin, vodu (2) za presežni plin priključen prani vod (17) in izbirama odsek (16) za zbiranje presežnega plina in nadaljnjo predelavo le-tega.The present invention relates to a device and a process for discharging excess gas from the process. An outlet gas extraction device from a process comprises a collecting vessel (4) in which at least one inlet (2) for the surplus gas derived from the excess gas source (1) is driven through at least one connection (3), the suction means (8 ) arranged downstream with respect to the collecting vessel (4), selecting the distribution station (12) connected to the suction means (8), at least one line (13, 14,15) for the excess gas, the excess water gas line (2) (17) and selecting a portion (16) for collecting excess gas and further processing thereof.

Description

NAPRAVA ZA ODVAJANJE PRESEŽNEGA PLINA IZ PROCESA [0001] Predlagani izum se nanaša na napravo za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa. Izum se dalje nanaša tudi na postopek za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa s pomočjo omenjene naprave.[0001] The present invention relates to a device for removing excess gas from a process. The invention further relates to a process for removing excess gas from a process by means of said device.

[0002] V procesu obdelave in/ali proizvodnje in/ali polnjenja pijač v embalažo, na primer piva, penečega vina in podobno, se uporablja dokajšnjo količino plina, konkretno CO₂, s katerim se iz embalaže, v katero se polni pijačo, iztisne neželeni zrak. Ob polnjenju embalaže s pijačo pa slednja izrine v embalaži preostali plin, ki se kopiči v procesu, na primer v polnilnici, in s pomočjo naravnega prezračevanja odvaja iz procesa.[0002] In the process of processing and / or producing and / or bottling beverages in packaging, such as beer, sparkling wine and the like, a sufficient amount of gas, specifically CO ₂ , is used to extract from the packaging into which the beverage is bottled unwanted air. When the packaging is filled with beverage, the latter leaks out in the packaging the remaining gas that accumulates in the process, such as in a bottling plant, and is removed from the process by natural ventilation.

[0003] Naloga izuma je ustvariti napravo za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa, s katero so odpravljene pomanjkljivosti znanih rešitev. Nadaljnja naloga izuma je ustvariti postopek, s pomočjo katerega se z uporabo omenjene naprave uspešno prepreči uhajanje presežnega plina, na primer CO₂, v proizvodne prostore in omogoči odvajanje le-tega v zunanjost in/ali v nadaljnjo predelavo.[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide a device for removing excess gas from a process that eliminates the disadvantages of known solutions. It is a further object of the invention to provide a process by which said device can successfully prevent leakage of excess gas, such as CO ₂ , into production spaces and allow it to be discharged to the outside and / or further processing.

[0004] Zastavljena naloga je po predlaganem izumu rešena z napravo za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa, ki obsega zbiralno posodo, v katero je preko vsaj enega priključka speljan vsaj en dovod za presežni plin, ki izhaja iz vira presežnega plina. Omenjeni zbiralni posodi je navzdolnje glede nanjo prigrajeno sesalno sredstvo, ki mu je priključena razdelilna postaja. Iz razdelilne postaje izhaja vsaj en vod za presežni plin in izbiroma odsek za zbiranje presežnega plina in nadaljnjo predelavo le-tega.[0004] The object of the present invention is solved by a device for removing excess gas from a process comprising a reservoir into which at least one excess gas inlet from a source of excess gas is passed through at least one port. Said collection vessel is a downstream suction device which is connected to a dispenser station. The distribution station employs at least one surplus gas line and selects a section for collecting excess gas and further processing it.

[0005] Izum je v nadaljevanju podrobneje predstavljen na osnovi neomejujočega izvedbenega primera in s sklicevanjem na priloženo skico, kjer kaže sl. 1 shematski prikaz naprave za odvajanje presežnega plina iz procesa po izumu, sl. 2 pogled od zgoraj na zbiralno posodo naprave s sl. 1.[0005] The invention is hereinafter described in more detail on the basis of a non-limiting embodiment and with reference to the accompanying drawing, where FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an apparatus for removing excess gas from the process of the invention; 2 is a top plan view of the collecting vessel of the apparatus of FIG. 1.

[0006] Izum je v nadaljevanju opisan na izvedbenem primeru, ki je uporabljiv v polnilnici pijač. Na sl. 1 je polnilna linija oz. proces, kjer se uporablja plin, na primer CO₂, v splošnem • · * · označena z 1. Od vsaj ene polnilne linije 1 poteka vsaj en vod 2 presežnega plina, ki je preko vsakokratnega priključka 3 priključen vsaj eni zbiralni posodi 4. Vsakokratni vod 2 oz. vsakokratni priključek 3 je zbiralni posodi 4 priključen na način, da presežni plin iz vsakokratnega voda 2 tangencialno vstopa v zbiralno posodo 4 (gl. sl. 2). S tem se v zbiralni posodi 4 doseže vrtinčenje presežnega plina in izločanje kapljevine, vsebovane v presežnem plinu. Omenjena kapljevina je običajno kar tekočina, ki se jo v polnilnici 1 polni v embalažo. Na dnu zbiralne posode 4 zbrano kapljevino se s pomočjo izpusta 5 bodisi občasno ali kontinuirano odvaja iz zbiralne posode 4. V vrhnjem območju zbiralne posode 4 je predviden odvodni priključek 6, iz katerega je speljan prvi odvodni vod 7 za osušeni presežni plin do sesalnega sredstva 8, ki je razporejeno navzdolnje glede na zbiralno posodo 4. Omenjeno črpalno sredstvo 8 ustvarja podtlak v zbiralni posodi 4 in vsakokratnem vodu 2, s čimer sesa presežni plin iz procesa 1 in ga vodi do zbiralne posode 4 in naprej. Dalje je zbiralna posoda 4 opremljena z vsaj enim varnostnim elementom, prednostno z dvema varnostnima elementoma 9, 10, zlasti z nadtlačnim varnostnim ventilom 9 in/ali podtlačnim varnostnim ventilom 10.[0006] The invention is further described in the embodiment that is useful in a beverage bottler. In FIG. 1 is a fill line or a process using gas, such as CO ₂ , is generally • · * · characterized by 1. At least one surplus gas line 2 flows from at least one fill line 1, which is connected to at least one collecting vessel 4 through the respective connection 3. platoon 2 oz. each connection 3 is connected to the collecting vessel 4 in such a way that the excess gas from the respective line 2 tangentially enters the collecting vessel 4 (see Fig. 2). In this way, in the collecting vessel 4, the excess gas is swirled and the liquid contained in the excess gas is extracted. Said liquid is usually just a liquid that is filled into the container in bottle 1. At the bottom of the collecting vessel 4, the collected liquid is either occasionally or continuously discharged from the collecting vessel by means of discharge 5. In the upper area of the collecting vessel 4, a drainage connection 6 is provided from which the first drainage line 7 for the dried excess gas is passed to the suction means 8 , which is arranged downstream of the collecting vessel 4. Said pump 8 generates a vacuum in the collecting vessel 4 and the respective duct 2, sucking the excess gas from process 1 and leading it to the collecting vessel 4 and beyond. Further, the collecting vessel 4 is provided with at least one safety element, preferably two safety elements 9, 10, in particular a pressure relief valve 9 and / or a pressure relief valve 10.

[0007] Iz omenjenega sesalnega sredstva 8 izhajajoči drugi odvodni vod 11 se razcepi na vsaj dva voda in sicer prvi odvodni vod 13 za vodenje vsaj dela osušenega presežnega plina iz razdelilne postaje 12 nazaj v proces 1 ter dodatni odvodni vod 15, s pomočjo katerega se odvečni presežni plin, ki se ga ni porabilo za vrnitev v proces 1, vodi v okolico. Alternativni izvedbeni primer predvideva, da je omenjenemu sesalnemu sredstvu 8 preko drugega odvodnega voda 11 za presežni plin priključena razdelilna postaja 12, iz katere izhaja vsaj en odvodni vod 13, 14, 15 za presežni plin. Pri tem je predviden prvi odvodni vod 13 za vodenje vsaj dela osušenega presežnega plina iz razdelilne postaje 12 nazaj v proces 1. Dalje je izbiroma predviden drugi odvodni vod 14 za vodenje vsaj dela osušenega presežnega plina iz razdelilne postaje 12 v odsek 16 za zbiranje presežnega plina in nadaljnjo predelavo le-tega. Presežni plin se v odseku 16 primeroma obdela na način, da se ga stisne in/ali utekočini, in shrani v vsebnikih za nadaljnjo uporabo in/ali distribucijo. Še dalje je predviden tretji, dodatni odvodni vod 15, s pomočjo katerega se odvečni presežni plin, ki se ga ni porabilo za vrnitev v proces ali nadaljnjo predelavo, vodi iz razdelilne postaje 12 v okolico.[0007] From said suction means 8, the second outlet line 11 emerging is split into at least two conduits, namely the first outlet line 13 for guiding at least part of the dried excess gas from the distribution station 12 back to process 1, and an additional outlet line 15 through which excess excess gas that was not used to return to process 1 leads to the environment. An alternative embodiment provides that said suction means 8 is connected via a second outlet line 11 for excess gas to a distribution station 12 from which at least one outlet line 13, 14, 15 for excess gas is derived. The first outlet duct 13 is provided to guide at least a portion of the dried excess gas from the distribution station 12 back to process 1. Further, a second outlet duct 14 is provided to guide at least a portion of the dried excess gas from the distribution station 12 to the surplus gas collection section 16 and its further processing. For example, the excess gas in section 16 is treated by compression and / or liquefaction and stored in containers for further use and / or distribution. A third, additional drainage line 15 is further provided for the use of which excess excess gas, which has not been used for return to process or further processing, is routed from the distribution station 12 to the surrounding area.

[0008] Omenjeno zbiralno posodo 4 in vod 2 za presežni plin, ki vodi v omenjeno posodo 4, je potrebno občasno očistiti oz. oprati. V ta namen je vsakokratnemu vodu 2 presežnega plina, ki vodi iz procesa 1 v zbiralno posodo 4, priključen pralni vod 17, skozi katerega se v vod 2 za presežni plin in zbiralno posodo 4 dovaja pralno/čistilno sredstvo in/ali vodo.[0008] Said collection vessel 4 and excess gas line 2 leading to said vessel 4 must be periodically cleaned or cleaned. wash. To this end, a washing line 2 is connected to each excess gas line 2 from the process 1 to the collecting vessel 4 through which a detergent / cleaning agent and / or water is fed into the excess gas line 2 and the collecting vessel 4.

Claims

Patent claims

1. A device for removing excess gas from the process, comprising

a) a collecting tank (4) into which at least one excess gas inlet (2) is emitted through at least one port (3) from the excess gas source (1),

b) a suction means (8) arranged downstream of the collecting vessel (4),

c) selecting the distribution station (12) connected to the suction means (8),

d) at least one excess gas outlet (13,14,15),

e) Washer line (17) connected to the excess gas supply line (2) and optional

f) a section (16) for collecting excess gas and further processing it.

Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one excess gas inlet port (3) is arranged tangentially with respect to the collecting vessel (4) on the collecting vessel (4).

Apparatus according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that at least one excess gas outlet from the distribution station (12) comprises a return line (13) for returning the excess gas to said source thereof and / or lines (14). for supplying excess gas to a section (16) for collecting excess gas and further processing it and / or conduits (15) for guiding excess dried excess gas from the distribution station (12) to the surroundings.

Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said collecting vessel (4) is provided with at least one safety means (9, 10) selected as a pressure relief valve and / or pressure relief valve, and discharge (5) for the liquid being released from the excess gas supplied.

5. A process for removing excess gas from a process using an apparatus according to claims 1 to 4, comprising the following steps:

a) the collection of surplus gas coming from the source of surplus gas in the collecting tank;

b) removal of the liquid from the excess gas in the collecting tank;

c) optionally discharging the dried excess gas from the collection tank to the distribution station;

d) directing at least a portion of the dried excess gas from the distribution station back into the process;

e) electing to run at least a portion of the dried excess gas from the distribution station to a section • · · · • · · to collect the excess gas and further process it; and f) the management of excess dried excess gas from the distribution station to the surrounding area.

Method according to claim 5, characterized in that the excess gas is fed tangentially to the collecting vessel.

Method according to Claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the excess gas is collected in the collecting vessel and optionally guided to the dispenser station by means of a suction means arranged downstream of the collecting vessel.

Method according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the excess gas in the excess gas collection section is treated by compression and / or liquefaction and stored in containers for further use.